What Students Say

  • "My instructor was easily one of the best I have had at UGA. The biggest thing that stood out to me was just how much she cared about her students. She took the time to get to know you if you would reciprocate it, and she genuinely cared about how her students were doing. She also did an excellent job presenting the material. The POLS 1101 course is often filled with students who simply are enrolled to complete a university requirement. My instructor did a good job engaging students in spite of this."

    POLS 1101, UGA Fall 2022

  • "Professor Blasingame is an amazing professor. Her class is well-organized and straight forward. The best thing about her is that you can tell that she really cares about her student's success and well-being. Her assignments and exams are challenging but reasonable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing to take POLS 1101."

    POLS 1101, UGA Fall 2022

  • "One of the best professors I have ever had. I wish I would have taken Blasingame’s class earlier because I would have taken more classes with her. I am truly sad to say goodbye to this class- so many eye opening perspective and all of the material made me want to learn more. I hope Professor Blasingame teaches this course again, I believe it is extremely important for increasing visibility of Native voices."

    POLS 4790, UGA Fall 2023

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Native Politics (POLS 4790)

This course examines the unique politics and governance of the 600+ Native Nations in North America and their intersection with American political institutions. We will explore contemporary issues related to tribal sovereignty, federal Indian policy, economic development, and administration to provide a balanced understanding of tribal politics today. The course includes review of primary documents and work by tribal leaders, as well as some of the leading Native American scholars in the field to explore these issues as they affect Native Nations at the ground level.

Fall 2023 - University of Georgia - Instructor of Record

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Intro to American Government (POLS 1101)

This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of the American government –its origins, political institutions and main actors. Hopefully, the course will also demonstrate how you are connected to the government in your daily life and present you with tools to become an informed and engaged participant. For this purpose, we will also examine what being American means in today’s society and how our political institutions and behavior compare to other countries. Ultimately, you will leave this class with a deeper understanding of how to critically evaluate and actively participate in the American political system.

Fall 2022 - University of Georgia - Instructor of Record

Spring 2023 - Universty of Georgia - Teaching Assistant to Dr. Alexa Bankert (online)

Applied Civic Engagement (POLS 4645E)

Summer 2021, 2022 - University of Georgia - Teaching Assistant to Dr. Brittany Bramlett (online)