World Languages and Literatures
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Melanie Conroy
Faculty Mentor’s Department: World Languages and Literatures
Contact Information: mrconroy@memphis.edu
Project Description: The student researcher will work on an autonomous project as a part of Nineteenth-Century Networks, a database of European Intellectual & Social Networks 1789-1914 (http://blogs.memphis.edu/19thcenturynetworks/). This research project is primarily a database of French and European writers and socialites with information about their publications and social networks. The project includes collecting and organizing data and can also include creating visualizations and short commentaries that will be credited to the student on the website. Skills to be learned: data modeling and organization, data analysis, data visualization.
Requirements for Student Applicants: Any major considered with preference to students in the humanities (World Languages and Literatures, English, History) and social sciences. Students must be in good standing but do not need a particular GPA or to be honors students.
Application or Interview Process: Please send a CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to mrconroy@memphis.edu. Professor Conroy will contact candidates for interviews.
Hours per Week the Student Will Work: 3
Method of Compensation: Volunteer
Starting Date: TBD
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Will Thompson
Faculty Mentor's Department: World Languages and Literatures
Contact Information: (901) 678-3148; wjthmpsn@memphis.edu
Project Description: The Old Mines French project is an on-going effort to research the French legacy in Old Mines, Missouri and the surrounding area. Through a website (and accompanying newsletter and Facebook page), the project provides researchers, amateur historians, and the general public with information about the rich cultural heritage of the region dating back to settlement in the early 1700's. Assistance is needed with maintaining/updating the website and identifying new sources of information.
Requirements for Student Applicants: Any major, with preference to students majoring in either World Languages or History. Interest or experience in basic website maintenance and conducting online research.
Application or Interview Process: Contact Dr. Thompson via email, including statement of interest, résumé, and name of faculty member who could serve as reference.
Starting Date: February 5 (flexible)
Hours Per Week: 10 hours
Method of Compensation: Volunteer