Rosanna Lauriola

Dr. Rosanna Lauriola is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College, specializing in Greek and Latin philology, poetics, and the reception of classical texts. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between antiquity and modern issues such as gender dynamics, biased violence, and social justice. With a rigorous philological foundation, she explores practical applications of classical studies to contemporary debates and educational frameworks.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of Florence (2002)
  • MA, University of Pisa
  • BA, University of Pisa

Her expertise spans traditional philology, ancient drama, and women in antiquity. She has previously taught at institutions including the University of Idaho, Marshall University, and the University of Richmond, covering courses in mythology, Latin language, and gender-based violence. Her publications focus on classical reception, gender representations, and textual analysis of Greek tragedies.

Dr. Lauriola's recent articles highlight trends in analyzing mythological violence, feminist reinterpretations of Medea, and political parallels in Aristophanic comedy. Her work bridges classical scholarship with modern ethical and philosophical inquiries.

• Research Themes:
  • Classical reception in modern contexts
  • Gender and violence in antiquity
  • Philological analysis of Greek drama
  • Interdisciplinary pedagogy