Dr. Nektaria Klapaki

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Biography

Nektaria Klapaki is a lecturer in Hellenic Studies at the Jackson School of International Studies. She specializes in modern Greek literature and culture, focusing on the intersection of Modern Greek Studies, Comparative Literature, and Reception Studies. Her research particularly examines the role of epiphany in modern Greek literature and culture, exploring pre-modern Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions as well as modern European concepts. Klapaki's work addresses significant themes such as secularization, religion, nationalism, identity, memory, and gender. Currently, she is preparing a comparative study of epiphany in modern Greek poetry. Her research and teaching have been supported by prestigious grants from the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation, the Greek State Scholarship Foundation, and Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she serves as the Arts & Humanities Associate Editor of the Journal of Modern Greek Studies and is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Modern Hellenism.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.