Dr. Aparna Devare is an Assistant Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science in the School of Social Science at the University of Hyderabad in India. Her research and teaching is on Post-colonial Theory, Indian Political Thought, and the intersection of Religion and Politics in International Relations. 

The episode explores  

• The use of literature as a way of connecting students emotionally to post-colonial politics;
• Adaptations necessary to teach to a wide variety of backgrounds and levels of student preparation, especially with respect to the common language of instruction;
• And the power of establishing personal connections with students as a way of empowering their learning.