Teaching the history of unfamiliar cultures, ethnicities, and geographical areas is both challenging and rewarding. Ultimately, my objective is to energize students about the learning process in general. I use humor, creativity, and the students’ own experiences to nurture their knowledge of different places and times. I urge students to travel, meet new people, and learn several foreign languages, in order to broaden their spectrum of career opportunities and engage them in an appreciation of the world around them—past, present, and future.
Jeannine Chandler
Clinical Associate Professor
Ph.D. – State University of New York at Albany
B.A. – State University of New York at Albany
History of the intersections of religion, politics and violence in Asia, particularly concerning Tibet and China
“Burning for independence: Anger, violence and the evolution of the Tibetan independence movement.” Angry Groups and Politics: How They Change Society, and How We Can Affect Their Behavior. Edited by Steven A. Leibo and Susan Cloninger (ABC Clio: Praeger, Forthcoming).
“Invoking the Dharma Protector: Western Involvement in the Dorje Shugden Controversy.” Buddhism Beyond Borders: New Perspectives on Buddhism in the United States. Edited by Scott A. Mitchell and Natalie E.F. Quli (New York: SUNY Press, 2015).