Dr. Elizabeth Minchin

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Biography

Elizabeth Minchin is an Emeritus Professor at the Australian National University, specializing in the study of Homeric epics and their composition. She completed her Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD at Sydney University and ANU. Her PhD focused on the role of memory in the composition of the Homeric epics. Elizabeth has a strong commitment to teaching and research, reflected in her awards for quality teaching. She is particularly interested in oral poetry, the narrative and speech characteristics attributed to Homer by his characters, and the reception of these epics in different contexts. Elizabeth also contributed to the ARC-funded ANU-University of Melbourne Gallipoli Project, which explores themes of social memory in the Dardanelles region.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Joined the Classics staff and taught the languages and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome, focusing on student engagement with ancient literature and cultures.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.