Dr Sam Newington
Research Interests
Although my teaching centres on Greek and Roman culture / history, my research area includes Near Eastern Studies. I am currently researching cross-cultural influences between the Near East and Greece pre 8th century BCE.
Current research projects
I am currently working on a volume 'Hesiod: Critical Essays', forthcoming publication.
I have recent academic journal articles in publication / forthcoming.
Research students
I am happy to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students looking to research within the following areas:
- Greek literature (in particular epic and lyric)
- Ancient Greek religion
- Near Eastern creation myths
Teaching
I teach on the following modules:
- Ancient History:
- AN1001: Greek History to Alexander the Great
- AN1002: Roman History from Foundation to Empire
- AN2002: The Roman Empire
- AN2003: Mediterranean Communities
- Classical Studies
- CL1004: Myth and Community in Ancient Greek Literature and Culture
- CL1005: Images of Augustan Rome
- CL2003: Genres and Traditions in Greek Poetry
- CL2004: Culture and Thought in the Late Roman Republic
- Classical Languages:
- GK1005: Greek Language and Literature I
- GK1006: Greek Language and Literature II
- GK2001/3: Greek Narrative and Dialogue
- GK2002/4: Greek Pastoral and Passion
- GK3021: Greek for Honours Classics I
- GK3022: Greek for Honours Classics II
- GK4114: Hesiod and the Near East
Academic career
Education
I studied Classics at King's College (University London) where I read for my MA in Classics. In 2006, I graduated from Durham University with a PhD. It was at St Mary’s College where my journey and career into Classics began – an inspiration for which I am truly grateful.
Employment
I teach Classics at St Andrews and I am an Associate Lecturer for the Open University.