Dr. Beatrice Trînca

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Biography

Beatrice Trînca is a junior professor at Topoi University focusing on space metaphor cognition, language, and texts. Her area of expertise lies within the realm of ancient civilizations, exploring how metaphor shapes our understanding of space in various contexts. From organizing workshops to giving talks, she actively contributes to academic discourse in her field. One of her notable presentations is 'Inside and Outside: Allegorical Spaces of Love', highlighting her engagement with literature and metaphorical analysis. Trînca's work investigates the cognitive dimensions of metaphor usage in language and texts, offering insights into how these concepts inform cultural and historical discourses. Her research contributes to our understanding of how ancient civilizations conceptualized space and metaphor, reflecting broader themes within cognitive linguistics and literary studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Topoi Excellence Cluster

Doctorate Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Master's degree in a field of ancient studies or related discipline Dissertation project dealing with the ancient world Proof of financing for three years (scholarship or scientific position)
Application Checklist
  • Completed Application Form
  • Cover Letter (1 page)
  • Dissertation Project Proposal (8-10 pages)
  • Work Plan and Schedule
  • Curriculum Vitae (Résumé)
  • Copies of Degree Certificates (B.A. and M.A.)
  • Two Letters of Reference from University Professors
  • Writing Sample (10-20 pages)
  • Certificate of English Language Skills (Level C1 for Freie Universität, B2 for others)
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.