Dr. Nicole Giannella

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicole Julia Giannella is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell University. She received her Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Southern California in 2014. Her research focuses on the themes of slavery and freedom as represented in Roman legal, literary, and philosophical texts. She is the author of the book titled 'Mind Slave: Limits of Ownership in Roman Law and Society', published by the University of Michigan Press. Currently, she is embarking on a new project that involves the study of letters pertaining to enslavement. Giannella’s research interests include Roman law, society, ancient history, and Latin literature, particularly in how these themes intersect with concepts of slavery and freedom.

Research Interests

Slavery Studies Freedom Studies Roman Law Latin Literature Ancient History

Courses

CLASS 2807: Slavery in the Ancient World CLASS 4721: Honors: Senior Essay LATIN 2201: Latin Prose LATIN 5221: Latin Prose CLASS 2806: Roman Law CLASS 4722: Honors: Senior Essay II CLASS 7634: Topics in Ancient Society

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture