Background
Elbert, Monika Maria was born on July 9, 1956 in Heidelberg, Germany. Daughter of Paul and Maria Elbert. came to the United States, 1957. Naturalized, 1962.
Elbert, Monika Maria was born on July 9, 1956 in Heidelberg, Germany. Daughter of Paul and Maria Elbert. came to the United States, 1957. Naturalized, 1962.
Bachelor in German and French, Rutgers University, 1978. Master of Arts in English, Rutgers University, Newark, 1981. Master of Arts in German, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1987.
Doctor of Philosophy in English, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1987.
Teaching assistant in English, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1983-1986; assistant Professor of English, St. John's U., S.I., New York, 1987-1989; Fulbright professor, U. Oldenburg, Germany, 1989-1990; assistant Professor of English, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, 1990-1995; associate Professor of English, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, since 1995.
Member Modern Language Association, Northeast Modern Language Association, Nathaniel Hawthorne Society (board directors since 1993), Edith Wharton Society, Joseph Conrad Society, Phi Beta Kappa.