Fall 2026

Topics in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Literature

CLASSICS 102 covers reading ancient literature in translation, exploring genres, oral/written cultures, social context, and linguistic translation practices.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Alice Gaber3.8/5

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The course is described as insanely easy with lenient grading and flexible policies.

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CLASSICS 102

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.0/5 difficulty · 1 reviews

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Alice Gaber is described as a great, chill, and understanding instructor who provides grace periods and extra credit. Reviewers note that the class is an easy A, particularly suitable for students needing literature credits.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 88.6% A/AB (n=79 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 92.2% A/AB (n=77 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

ALICE GABER is recorded teaching in Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction20 / 240

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Student experience

the class

Alice Gaber teaches an easy class with grace periods and extra credit, making it a good option for literature credits.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 88.6% A/AB (n=79 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 95.8% A/AB (n=165 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 92.2% A/AB (n=77 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The course is described as insanely easy with lenient grading and flexible policies.

Students find the instructor chill and understanding, offering grace periods and extra credit opportunities.

Topics

  • Genres and forms of ancient literature
  • Oral and written cultures
  • Social context of ancient literature
  • Interactions between literary texts and other media
  • Ancient literature and modern categories

Skills

  • Reading ancient literature in translation
  • Understanding linguistic translation practices

Grades

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CLASSICS 102 · Fall 2026

Topics in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Literature

Recorded 2026-09-07
CLASSICS 102 · Fall 2026

Sports and Spectacles

Recorded 2026-09-07
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