Balfour is probably the best or second-best instructor I've had at UVa. She is clearly the most knowledgeable scholar on Grounds regarding her subject matter, and her lectures find the perfect balance between thought-provoking, challenging, and engaging.
The class is set up with two 50 min lectures and an evening section. Jean-Marc was a fantastic TA and would highly recommend him. I think Balfour is especially good because although her ideas and theory are so organized and profound, she explains everything in a way that is neither basic nor confusing.
Readings are great; not too long, and the structure of the class makes for easy accountability between class meetings. Midterm is easy, final is too. 10/10
PLPT 3200
African-American Political Thought
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Last taught: Fall 2025
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