Dr. Ryan Platte

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Biography

Ryan Platte earned his PhD from the University of Washington. His research interests encompass the history, language, and poetic techniques of Greek literature, with a principal focus on the Homeric corpus. His work emphasizes a linguistic approach to literary materials, drawing from the field of comparative Indo-European poetics. He has published extensively on Greek lyric poetry and epic literature, including a book titled 'Equine Poetics,' which explores Indo-European influences on the treatment of horses and horsemanship in the works of Homer. Additionally, Dr. Platte has contributed to the study of cinematic reception of Homeric texts.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.