Michael Ritter

Michael Ritter is a Part-time Lecturer in Classics at the University of Washington, specializing in Greek and Roman literature and cultural history. His teaching covers ancient Greek and Latin texts across historical periods from Homeric epic to Imperial Roman authors.

Ritter earned his PhD in Classical Studies from the University of Florida following undergraduate work in Classical Civilizations at The Ohio University. His academic background emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to ancient texts within their socio-historical contexts.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on:

• Ancient Greek literature and cultural history
• Latin poetry and prose composition
• Imperial Roman society and literature
• Reception of classical texts in later periods

Though currently not active in research publication, his pedagogical approach connects philological analysis with broader cultural and historical frameworks.