Dr. Monica Hanna

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Hanna is a researcher at Topoi University, specializing in ancient civilizations and their knowledge systems. Her work often addresses the formation and transformation of cultural spaces and heritage. She has participated in various talks and meetings, including discussions on global heritage and its implications for society. With a focus on archaeological heritage, her research examines the dynamics of cultural production and appropriation, exploring how these elements interact within different spatial contexts. Through her junior fellowship at Topoi, she engages with interdisciplinary perspectives that shed light on the past and its relevance to contemporary issues.

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.