I teach courses in both comparative politics and international relations with a specific focus on Europe, the European Union, human rights, and gender. With over 15 years of teaching experience spanning large research universities, regional institutions, and small liberal arts colleges, I bring a versatile and student-centered approach to my courses. I believe deeply that the classroom should be a bridge between theory and practice — a space where students not only gain knowledge of comparative and international politics but also develop the critical thinking, writing, and professional skills they will carry throughout their lives. My courses regularly feature engagement with real-world practitioners, community-facing projects, and professional skill-based learning, reflecting my conviction that students learn best when they can see how ideas operate beyond the classroom. I also prioritize helping students build transferable skills and professional experience that serve them well beyond graduation, guiding them toward fulfilling careers that align with their curiosity and passions.
APSA EDUCATE
- Och, M. (2024). “Country Cases and Two Other Assignments, “ De-Centering the U.S. in the Global Politics Classroom Resource Collection, APSA Educate
- Och, M. (2024). “Critical News Analysis and Six Other Assignments, “ De-Centering the U.S. in the Global Politics Classroom Resource Collection, APSA Educate
- Och, M. (2024). “Media Resources,“ De-Centering the U.S. in the Global Politics Classroom Resource Collection, APSA Educate
- Och, M. 2021. “Global Politics Video Series”
- Och, M. 2020. Managing Time in the Online Classroom – Faculty
- Och, M. 2020. Managing Time in the Online Classroom – Student
- Och, M. and L. Wilkes. 2020. Avoiding the Scramble – Setting up your fall classes for a last-minute online transition without the headache
TEXTBOOKS
Focusing on the distinct identities and diverse lived experiences of women in a wide range of countries and cultures, this book provides a comprehensive overview of women in local, regional, and national politics around the world.
Women and Politics takes on the historical challenges women have and continue to face, and the victories they have achieved, in political cultures and structures around the world. The introduction walks readers through the key issues, pressing concerns, and foremost questions that researchers confront in their studies of women in various political roles across the globe. The remainder of the book, divided into eight chapters, covers such topics as women’s suffrage, the status of women in politics today, women as national leaders, barriers to women’s political representation, and others. Leading experts and emerging scholars come together in this volume to ask and provide answers to the question of why gender parity is so important in politics. They answer that only women, who as a group have a distinct identity and lived experiences that differ from men’s collective identities and interests, can accurately represent themselves both at home and on the world stage.
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
Och, M. and S. Zwingel (2021) “International Law and Human Rights.” In: Political Science is for Everybody – an Intersectional Introduction, ed. Amy Atchison: University of Toronto Press.
See CV for list of courses.
Contact Me
ochm [at] denison.edu
100 W College St
Granville OH 43023
Malliga Och, PhD 