Chris Messenger

Email Address: chrism1@uic.edu
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences Department: English
Title: Professor of English
Office: 1920 UH M/C 162 Phone: 4132227
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes

Research Interest:
Sentimentalism in literature and American culture, specifically 20th century; Long term research projects on F. Scott Fitzgerald (well under way) and E. L. Doctorow (beginning stages).

Minimum time commitment in hours per week: flexible

Qualifications of a Student:
Junior or senior standing; English major; research skills and reading background in 20th century American fiction. Must already be familiar with several works of Fitzgerald and/or Doctorow. Would much prefer a student who has already studied one or both of these writers with me in a class.

Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
In the case of Fitzgerald, working with the TENDER IS THE NIGHT manuscripts. In the case of Doctorow, working up a directed preliminary bibliography and source materials.

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