Dr. Alexander Hollmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander Hollmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Washington. He has a Ph.D. in Classical Philology from Harvard University, awarded in 1998. His research interests encompass Ancient Greek language and literature, focusing particularly on Greek religion and magic. Hollmann's academic work includes the interpretation of signs in Herodotus' Histories, where he explores how figures within the text utilize various signs such as oracles and dreams. He is currently collaborating with Professor Robert Daniel from the University of Cologne to publish magical texts from ancient Antioch and Syria. Hollmann also serves as the chair of the Hellenic Studies program at the University of Washington, where he advances the understanding of Greek literary prose and modern Greek issues.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.