Amy Freedman
Department Chairperson
Biography
Personal Quote
My passion is reading, writing and teaching about big problems in political science.
Faculty Bio
I am thrilled to join Pace University as professor and department chair of political science. I earned my B.A. at Barnard College, and my MA & PhD in Political Science at NYU.
Research and Creative Works
Research Interest
My research focuses on Southeast Asia and questions about ethnic and religious politics. I am interested in larger trends towards and away from democracy; and questions about nontraditional security threats.
Courses Taught
Past Courses
HIS 241: Modern China
POL 101: Politics: Comparative Intro
POL 102: Public Myth & Ideologies
POL 120: Crimes Against Humanity
POL 215: Chinese Politics
POL 219: Intrn'l Political Eco & Global
POL 260: Politics Through Film
POL 302: Off-Yr Congrssnl Elctns
POL 303: Workshop: Freedom in the World
POL 310: Politics of Southeast Asia
POL 380: Politics Through Film
POL 393: Internship in Government
POL 395: Ind Study in Political Studies
Publications and Presentations
Publications
Resist! Democracy and Youth Activism in Myanmar, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Freedman, A. L. & Lee, J. T. (2024). https://pacepress.pace.edu/bookdetails/bc71f16005/Resist%21+Democracy+and+Youth+Activism+in+Myanmar%2C+Hong+Kong%2C+and+Singapore
Empire Competition: Southeast Asia as a Site of Imperial Contestation
Freedman, A. L. & Lee, J. T. (2022). https://pacepress.pace.edu/bookdetails/f3c80a782a/Empire+Competition%3A+South+East+Asia+as+a+Site+of+Imperial+Contestation