Hannah Wegmann received her PhD in Modern French Studies from the University of Maryland in 2018. Her research focuses on narratives of urbanization within the 19th century French novel, exploring ways that the historical phenomenon of migration can function as a theoretical lens to revisit canonical narratives and understand the social, moral, and physical evolutions present. Dr. Wegmann’s other interests include the intersections of 19th century art history, literature, and applied linguistic theory, as well as religious intertextuality in early 20th century literature. Her most recent publication is “Farm to Table: Appetites, Ambitions, and Migrations in Zola’s Paris.” Dr. Wegmann is currently the French undergraduate advisor and teaches a variety of language and literature courses at UMD. She is passionate about helping students integrate experiences in Washington, D.C. into their studies at UMD.