Dr. James Patterson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Patterson is the Language Program Director and Senior Lector in the Department of Classics at Yale University. He is involved in setting the curriculum for introductory and intermediate Greek and Latin courses, supervising graduate students, and teaching courses. His role extends to helping graduate students prepare for their PhD qualification exams in Greek and Latin. Patterson's research primarily concerns the politics and martyrdom in Roman Africa and he has a keen interest in the reception of Rome in the Maghrib, particularly Algeria and the western Balkans. His work is directed towards both undergraduate and graduate students at Yale, contributing significantly to their academic development in classics. Additionally, he has initiated public-facing projects such as Classics Every Day, Classics Teaching, and Reading Morphologically, showcasing his commitment to disseminating classical knowledge and enhancing classical education.

Research Interests

Experience

Language Program Director; Senior Lector

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Oversees language program in Classics, teaching Greek and Latin, supervising graduate students, and setting curriculum.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.