Dr. Hayden Pelliccia

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Biography

Hayden Pelliccia is a Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University. His academic interests encompass Greek Literature and Latin Literature, with a specific focus on pivotal texts and their interpretations. Pelliccia has contributed to the academic discourse surrounding Greek literature through various reviews and publications. His work often addresses notable figures such as Homer and Pindar, and he is known for his insightful analyses and revisions of classical texts. Among his contributions is a substantial revision of Benjamin Jowett's translation of Plato's dialogues, which includes notable works such as Ion, Protagoras, Phaedrus, Symposium, and Apology. Pelliccia also engages in understanding the nuances of ancient Greek rhetorical contexts, as illustrated by his studies on the Rhapsodes and their contributions to literary and religious canons in the ancient world. He teaches a range of courses including 'Homer' at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research Interests

Courses

CLASS 4722: Honors: Senior Essay II GREEK 2103: Homer GREEK 5123: Homer GREEK 7171: Graduate Seminar Greek

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture