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James J. Clauss is the Daniel P. Harmon Professor of Classics at the University of Washington, with adjunct roles in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Cinema and Media Studies, and Global Literary Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1983), a M.A. from Fordham University (1976), and a B.A. from the University of Scranton (summa cum laude, 1974). His research focuses on Hellenistic literature, Roman epic, and the intersection of classical mythology with film and popular culture.
- Education: Ph.D., UC Berkeley; M.A., Fordham; B.A., University of Scranton
- Affiliations: College of Arts & Sciences; Department of Classics; multiple adjunct roles
- Notable Roles: Chair of Classics (2002–2007); Academic Director of the Rome Center (2011–2012); Director of Honors (2007–2014)
His research interests span Hellenistic Poetry, Roman History and Culture, Film/Cinema, and Mythology. He explores how ancient narratives influence modern media, as seen in his work on films like Clash of the Titans. His scholarship includes co-editing Companion to Hellenistic Literature and translating Rome and Environs.
Recent articles analyze Near Eastern influences in Callimachus, myth in films by Yorgos Lanthimos, and intertextuality in classical adaptations. Awards include the University of Washington Distinguished Teaching Award (1996) and the Onassis Senior Visiting Scholar (2008–09).
As an academic leader, he advised numerous Ph.D. students, including Rachel Carson and Robin Greene. His grants include a 1991 UW Graduate Research Fellowship. He has reviewed for major journals and served on committees for academic policy, athletics, and departmental reviews.
He is affiliated with organizations like the American Philological Association and the National Collegiate Honors Council. His interdisciplinary work bridges classical studies with cinema, education, and global literary studies.
