Melissa Watanabe Mata

Teaching

I believe students learn best when they are actively engaged, intellectually curious, and encouraged to connect political science concepts to the world around them. My goal is to create an inclusive and respectful classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, engaging in thoughtful discussion, and developing the critical thinking skills necessary to analyze political institutions, evaluate competing perspectives, and become informed participants in democratic life.

Courses Taught (Instructor of Record)

Long Beach City College

Fall 2025-Present

POLSC C1000: American Government and Politics

Teaching Assistant Experience

University of Southern California

Fall 2022- Present

POSC 100: Theory and Practice of American Democracy
POSC 130: Law, Politics, and Public Policy
POSC 110: Ideology and Conflict
POSC 334: Interest Groups and Elite Behavior
POSC 452: Critical Issues in Law and Public Policy

Courses Prepared to Teach

Introduction to American Government
Race and Ethnicity in American Politics
Latino Politics
Asian American Politics
Immigration Politics
Gender and Politics
Public Opinion and Political Behavior
California Politics

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