Research Assistant Position for Prof. Sophie Salvo
Opportunity Description:
The Political Novel Today: Problems and Possibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Identify recent political novels from Germany and the United States by examining the catalogues of publishing houses from the far right and far left, as well as more mainstream presses; read and classify these novels according to plot, character, narrator, and political orientation; summarize statistical data on book sales and the reading habits of Germans and Americans; identify discussions of political novels in newspapers and popular journals.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
Required skills: Familiarity with excel
Preferred skills: Reading knowledge of German at the intermediate level or above.
Knowledge or skills gained from the experience:
Strengthen skills in writing, analysis, and data organization; learn about literary forms and contemporary political movements.
Application Process:
Sophie Salvo