Natasha B. Barnes

Email Address: nbbarnes@uic.edu
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences Department: English
Secondary Department: African American Studies
Title: Associate Prof & Director of Undergraduate Studies in English
Office: UH 1933
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

Research Interest:
Literary and cultural studies in the black Atlantic world. Deeply committed to using social media for educational and pedagogical purposes. I believe a public university should be accessible to the Chicago community. Taught an undergraduate course at Stateville Prison in 2014.

Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 3

Qualifications of a Student:
Student must have good standing in their department and be committed to the research in liberal arts. I would prefer a Junior or Senior but enthusiastic sophomores will be accepted

Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Student should be eager for independent work and willing to work in a team. Make sure you have arranged your schedule so that you can optimize your research experience

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