Department welcomes Golubović

September 13, 2024 by Jessica Black

The University of Tennessee’s Department of Classics is excited to welcome lecturer, Nikola Golubović. Nikola specializes in Latin literature of the first three centuries AD, with a particular focus on rhetorical education. In his research, he explores how Roman students learned public speaking, a crucial skill for participation in political and civic life at the time. He is also interested in the lives and careers of people who taught in Roman schools. These individuals often came from outside Rome.

Nikola’s own journey into Classics was influenced by teachers and professors; despite knowing little about the ancient world, after taking Latin in high school, he quickly became interested in Classics and decided to pursue a career in the field. While here at UTK, Nikola is looking forward to teaching Latin, Ancient Greek, and a broad array of courses on ancient literature and culture, as well as connecting with students.

Look for Nikola’s article on the ancient use and transmission of a collection of Roman school exercises that will soon appear in the journal Classical Philology. He has also recently written about Horace’s Satires for a publication in his native Serbian.

Learn more about our newest lecturer by visiting his department profile.