Faculty & Staff

Dr. Mary Anne Mendoza
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Office Phone: 909-869-3879
Email: maryannem@cpp.edu
Office Location: 94-315
Office Hours: To be announced
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Academic Area

Comparative Politics, International Relations

Areas of Expertise

nationalism; separatist rebellion; colonial history; Southeast Asia

Research Statement

Mary Anne S. Mendoza's research focuses on how the content and process of education shapes the development of national identity in colonial subjects. In particular, she studies the post-colonial legacy of educational policies and separatist rebellion in the Philippines and Burma (Myanmar). This involves the use of archival work in comparing the onset of rebellion between ethnic groups. Her broader research agenda bridges Comparative Politics and International Relations to better understand patterns of political violence, nationalism, and colonial legacies in Southeast Asia. Her ongoing projects concern government responses to rebels and pedagogical topics concerning course design and alignment in student assessments. Her future projects incorporate both of these themes by focusing on the development of national ideologies in post-colonial states and refugee camps.

Academic Degrees

PhD in Political Science, University of California, Irvine
MA in Political Science, University of California, Irvine
BA in Political Science & International Studies, University of La Verne

Current Courses

FALL 2024

POLITICAL SCIENCE 1011: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

Introduction to university and discipline of political science. Skills and resources needed to be life-long learners through the examination of selected topics in political science, including the practice of critical thinking, research skills, and career development strategies. Course fulfills GE area E.

POLITICAL SCIENCE 4610: SENIOR THESIS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE I

Selection and completion of a thesis under faculty supervision. Thesis is to be of substantial quality on a significant problem in the student’s major area of interest within political science. Work to be completed over two semesters in PLS 4610 and PLS 4620. Lecture and discussion. Required minimum of 120 hours. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 6 units.

Publications

Mendoza, M.A. (2021). "When institutions reinforce regional divides: Comparing Christian and Muslim colonial education policies in the Philippines." Asian Politics & Policy 13, no. 1: 90-104.

Mendoza, M.A. (2021). "Book Review - ELECTORAL DYNAMICS IN THE PHILIPPINES: Money Politics, Patronage, and Clientelism at the Grassroots." Pacific Affairs 94, no. 1: 194-196.

Mendoza, M.A (2016). The Far-Right Challenge to the EU: Recapturing the EU Narrative (with Frank, et al.) European Review of Transatlantic Affairs no.2 (Fall): 66-99.

Mendoza, M.A. (2015). Reform of the European Citizen Initiative, Part II (with Damiano Canapa, Darina Gancheva, and Jacob Whitfield). Review of European Transatlantic Affairs no.1 (Spring): 148-153.

Mendoza, M.A. (2015). A Case for the European Citizens’ Initiative Amidst the Perceived Democratic Deficit of the EU. Review of European and Transatlantic Affairs no.2 (Fall): 118-137.