Alexandra C. Pauley teaches at Georgia State University on the Atlanta campus and online as part of her graduate assistantship. Since 2015, Ms. Pauley has served as the instructor of record for 15 classes, covering Introduction to American Government, Global Issues, and Senior Seminar: Pop Culture and American Politics.
Pop Culture & American Politics
This senior seminar for political science or communications majors explores how TV, films, music, social media, and more influence our thoughts and behaviors. Ms. Pauley teaches students about news media effects like framing, communications concepts like the Entertainment Overcoming Resistance Model, and how the contemporary media environment affects our political and social attitudes.
Intro to American Government
This introductory course, required by the state of Georgia, provides students with a solid foundation for understanding why the American Government looks and acts the way it does. Ms Pauley uses current events and myriad teaching tools like the Privilege Walk and a build-your-own-political-party group activity to help students understand America’s history, institutions, and political behaviors.
Student Reviews
Professor Pauley made American Government more interesting that I ever could have thought. She related the class to the real world and issues going on currently.
Fall 2018
Ms. Pauley was amazing! She was very personable and related well with her students. It was easy to approach her if you had questions or concerns about the material.
Spring 2018
Alexandra Pauley is a brilliant professor who does her best to teach a subject that most find tedious… [She] does her best to ensure her students understand the concepts.
Fall 2018
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