Dr. Timothy Barnes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Timothy Barnes is a Departmental Lecturer in Classical Philology (Latin) and a Supernumerary Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. He has a Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he focused on Early Greek and Latin literature as well as Indo-European linguistics. His academic pursuits include teaching advanced courses in Latin literature and the phonology of Indo-European languages. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of early textual traditions and their languages. Barnes's research interests include early Greek literature, Indo-European linguistics, and the languages of the Ancient Mediterranean. He has published various articles exploring legal language in Anatolian Indo-European texts, as well as extensive studies on Greek and Latin inscriptions. Through his teaching and research, he addresses the complexities of historical phonology and comparative linguistics, aiming to bridge the gap between different Indo-European languages.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.