Ochyra-Olchawa, Marta
Adjunct Instructor
Education
- Ph.D. Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 2019
- M.A. in American Studies, Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 2008
- B.A. in Balkan Studies, Institute of History, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 2007
- B.A. in Political and International Studies, B. Janski College, Krakow, Poland 2006
- University of Zagreb, Summer School of Croatian Language and Culture Zagreb, Croatia
Research Interests
- Polish Language, Literature, History and Culture
- Polish Diaspora and Bilingualism
- Polish School of Reportage
- Political Science and International Relations
- Balkan Studies
- American Studies
- Cold War
Professional/Community Affiliations
Loyola Service:
- Faculty reviewer of the annual Undergraduate Student FORUM, a competition of papers on Central and Eastern Europe
- Cooperation with the Jan Karski Educational Foundation in promoting the Karski legacy ()
Service Outside Loyola:
- Lecturer at the Summer School of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners, Jagiellonian University in Krakow
- Member of the International Studies Association (ISA)
- Member of the Polish Language School Glossa, Krakow
- Polish language tutoring
- Polish Language School of the Jagiellonian University, Burr Ridge, IL (2016-2018)
Courses Taught
LITR 200 European Masterpieces:
- Polish Short Stories
- Polish Literature of the Cold War
- Post-World War II Polish Literature
LITR 280 World Masterpieces:
- 20th Century Conflicts in the Polish School of Reportage
- Eyewitness Literature of WWII
Polish Language:
- POLS 101 Elementary Polish
- POLS 102 Elementary Polish
- POLS 103 Intermediate Polish
- POLS 104 Intermediate Polish