Teaching

Courses Taught

  • Old bathymetric map of the Indian Ocean with various geographic features and depths marked.

    International Relations

    Intro to International Relations, Intro to Comparative Politics, Foundations of International Studies, Intro to International Politics, 21st Century Global Governance, International Studies Capstone, International and Global Organizations

  • An industrial oil refinery with multiple smokestacks emitting smoke under a gray, overcast sky. IPEwithSBB is a great place to start exploring global commodities markets. Oil isn't just an energy commodity, it's also linked to the US dollar.

    IPE

    Intro to IPE, Global Political Economy, Advanced IPE: Globalization, Advanced IPE: Global Supply Chains, Theories of Capitalism, Globalization of Production, Globalization and Local Governance, Black Markets, Politics & Policy

  • A pile of various Euro and US dollar bills scattered together. The bills include 20, 100, and 200 denominations. One of Sasha's favorite things to discuss in her IPEwithSBB newsletter is the link between Great Power politics and currencies.

    Economics

    Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Principles of Economics, Economic Development

  • Multiple baskets filled with various types of fresh berries arranged in a grid. Getting fresh berries in the US in the winter requires long and complex supply chains that can move perishable food items quickly across great distances.

    Food and Agriculture

    Global Food Systems, Urban Farming and Local Farming, Landscapes of Urban and Local Food Systems

  • A large dam with a curved concrete structure, situated in a mountainous area with greenery, a yellow construction crane nearby, and water behind the dam.

    International Development

    Comparative Development Strategies, Foreign Aid, Debt & Development, Third World Debt Relief

  • A laptop screen displaying green digital code on a black background, resembling computer programming or hacking visuals.

    Politics and Public Affairs

    Political Science Research Methods, Logic of Political Inquiry, Political Science through Science Fiction, Political Science Capstone, MPA/MPP Capstone, Public Participation and Government

What Students Are Saying

“Sasha's unique perspective, willingness to experiment with the dynamics of a classroom and her high standards and challenging coursework and discussion topics make her an outstanding professor. I've been challenged in ways I didn't know I could be challenged as a graduating senior in an undergraduate program.”

— Logic of Political Inquiry, Spring 2018

“I've never had a professor so dedicated and excited to be in the classroom and interact with students. We need ten more professors like Sasha.”

— Political Science Through Science Fiction, Spring 2019

“Sasha pushed me to my limits. Her class was the single most impactful and shaping experience I have had in college. I will remember what I learned in this course for the rest of my life. Challenging and unconventional, Sasha’s teaching style brought out my best as a student.”

— International Studies Capstone, Fall 2018

“I loved your style of teaching Sasha Breger. Giving control back to the students was a wonderful idea. You really helped me to learn IPE in a creative manner.”

— Intro to IPE, Spring 2018

“I'm a STEM major, so this course really challenged me to critically think in a way that I have never done so before. Sasha is so on top of the work and truly cares about each one of her students….This course is so amazing and I'm definitely recommending it to all of my peers, especially with Sasha! She's the best!!”

-Political Systems of the World, Spring 2020

“I had a blast taking this course!”

-Intro to IPE, Fall 2021

“Sasha's Learner Centered teaching style is a revolutionary form of pedagogy. I have never taken a class that teaches HOW to go about learning the material in addition to the material itself. This teaching style seems like it really could translate to any and all other fields as well. As far as I am concerned, this class has prepared me to be an effective lifelong learner about anything I will ever find interest in.”

-Theories of Capitalism, Fall 2022

“Sasha's incorporation of modern teaching methods shows she really cares about her students. Additionally she facilitates critical thinking skills and actual learning within her classes. This is the gold standard for how education should be in America.”

-Advanced IPE: Global Supply Chains, Fall 2022

Course Videos

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I won the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award for the University of Colorado Denver