# ILS 253: Literature and Society | UW–Madison [View on UW Courses](https://uwcourses.com/courses/ILS_253) ## Dataset ### revision e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349 ### repository twangodev/uwcourses ### schema version 6 ### importer version 7 ### projection id 52a78527ff09011d88cb04c7d43867d9fbfec2930bf1dd2ec359ebd2844e0b07 ### observed at 2026-09-07T15:55:43.033547+00:00 ### built at 2026-09-10T19:50:42.743001+00:00 ### courses 8951 ### current instructors 5754 ### limited false ### terms * 1272 * 1264 * 1262 * 1254 * 1252 * 1244 * 1242 * 1234 * 1232 * 1224 * 1222 * 1212 * 1204 * 1202 * 1194 * 1192 * 1184 * 1182 * 1174 * 1172 * 1164 * 1162 * 1154 * 1152 * 1144 * 1142 * 1134 * 1132 * 1124 * 1122 * 1114 * 1112 * 1104 * 1102 * 1094 * 1092 * 1084 * 1082 * 1074 * 1072 ### term 1272 ### departments | subject | count | | --------- | ----- | | AAE | 90 | | ABT | 20 | | ACCTIS | 36 | | ACTSCI | 14 | | AFAERO | 10 | | AFRICAN | 87 | | AFROAMER | 71 | | AGROECOL | 21 | | AMERIND | 53 | | ANAT\&PHY | 7 | | ANATOMY | 2 | | ANESTHES | 8 | | ANSCI | 57 | | ANTHRO | 95 | | ART | 125 | | ARTED | 10 | | ARTHIST | 121 | | ASIALANG | 129 | | ASIAN | 109 | | ASIANAM | 28 | | ASTRON | 38 | | ATMOCN | 69 | | BIOCHEM | 51 | | BIOCORE | 10 | | BIOLOGY | 14 | | BIOMDSCI | 18 | | BME | 66 | | BMI | 41 | | BMOLCHEM | 10 | | BOTANY | 69 | | BSE | 44 | | C\&ESOC | 73 | | CBE | 48 | | CHEM | 101 | | CHICLA | 52 | | CIVENGR | 133 | | CLASSICS | 47 | | CNP | 10 | | CNSRSCI | 50 | | COMARTS | 137 | | COMPBIO | 15 | | COMPLIT | 11 | | COMPSCI | 138 | | COUNPSY | 78 | | CRB | 19 | | CS\&D | 71 | | CSCS | 40 | | CURRIC | 193 | | DANCE | 93 | | DERM | 8 | | DS | 88 | | DYSCI | 35 | | ECE | 155 | | ECON | 145 | | EDPOL | 114 | | EDPSYCH | 97 | | ELPA | 70 | | EMA | 53 | | EMERMED | 17 | | ENGL | 206 | | ENTOM | 40 | | ENVIRST | 148 | | EP | 15 | | EPD | 67 | | ESL | 16 | | F\&WECOL | 60 | | FAMMED | 22 | | FINANCE | 50 | | FOLKLORE | 40 | | FOODSCI | 43 | | FRENCH | 63 | | GEN\&WS | 145 | | GENBUS | 72 | | GENECSLR | 17 | | GENETICS | 60 | | GEOG | 113 | | GEOSCI | 83 | | GERMAN | 82 | | GLE | 48 | | GNS | 38 | | GREEK | 27 | | HDFS | 41 | | HEBR-BIB | 13 | | HEBR-MOD | 10 | | HISTORY | 233 | | HISTSCI | 56 | | HONCOL | 13 | | ILS | 43 | | INFOSYS | 9 | | INTEGART | 7 | | INTEGSCI | 22 | | INTER-AG | 18 | | INTER-HE | 11 | | INTER-LS | 22 | | INTEREGR | 16 | | INTLBUS | 21 | | INTLST | 50 | | ISYE | 83 | | ITALIAN | 53 | | JEWISH | 56 | | JOURN | 88 | | KINES | 128 | | LACIS | 26 | | LANDARC | 61 | | LATIN | 24 | | LAW | 120 | | LEGALST | 48 | | LINGUIS | 35 | | LIS | 89 | | LITTRANS | 78 | | LSC | 52 | | M\&ENVTOX | 7 | | MARKETNG | 62 | | MATH | 153 | | MDGENET | 8 | | ME | 130 | | MEDHIST | 43 | | MEDICINE | 60 | | MEDIEVAL | 32 | | MEDPHYS | 39 | | MEDSC-M | 29 | | MEDSC-V | 41 | | MHR | 68 | | MICROBIO | 45 | | MILSCI | 16 | | MM\&I | 22 | | MOLBIOL | 6 | | MS\&E | 59 | | MUSIC | 165 | | MUSPERF | 126 | | NAVSCI | 20 | | NE | 44 | | NEURODPT | 11 | | NEUROL | 7 | | NEURSURG | 4 | | NTP | 11 | | NURSING | 111 | | NUTRSCI | 65 | | OBS\&GYN | 18 | | OCCTHER | 39 | | ONCOLOGY | 14 | | OPHTHALM | 5 | | OTM | 43 | | PATH | 34 | | PATH-BIO | 29 | | PEDIAT | 26 | | PHARMACY | 31 | | PHILOS | 77 | | PHMCOL-M | 11 | | PHMPRAC | 45 | | PHMSCI | 60 | | PHYASST | 37 | | PHYSICS | 88 | | PHYSIOL | 3 | | PHYTHER | 37 | | PLANTSCI | 52 | | PLPATH | 35 | | POLISCI | 192 | | POPHLTH | 58 | | PORTUG | 33 | | PSYCH | 101 | | PSYCHIAT | 22 | | PUBAFFR | 54 | | PUBLHLTH | 23 | | RADIOL | 11 | | REALEST | 41 | | RELIGST | 90 | | RHABMED | 9 | | RMI | 24 | | RP\&SE | 102 | | S\&APHM | 17 | | SCANDST | 73 | | SLAVIC | 89 | | SOC | 149 | | SOCWORK | 87 | | SOILSCI | 46 | | SPANISH | 83 | | SRMED | 21 | | STAT | 94 | | STDYABRD | 52 | | STS | 8 | | SURGERY | 25 | | SURGSCI | 33 | | THEATRE | 91 | | URBRPL | 60 | | UROLOGY | 5 | | ZOOLOGY | 89 | ## 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Reviewers highlight her supportive approach and clear preparation for exams, noting the class is enjoyable and fair despite the reading load." }, { "citations": [ { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "section_number": 1, "source_course_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "section_grades_latest", "term_id": "1242", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "section_number": 1, "source_course_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "section_grades_latest", "term_id": "1262", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "section_number": 1, "source_course_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "section_grades_latest", "term_id": "1264", "type": "grade" } ], "text": "Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.56 GPA, 69.7% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.41 GPA, 65.6% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.25 GPA, 58.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades)." } ] } ] ``` #### difficulty workload The workload consists of only two small papers and fair exams. McClure prepares students for essays in class, making the assessment process manageable for those who attend lectures. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2023-12-17 22:10:37 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "217d0a318e04af6b4274f1e4", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE5Mjgx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2026-01-20 21:04:56 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "c41401478d50521c76e3e75b", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI1Mzc3", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### errors None recorded. #### historical context Historical reviews for Richard Avramenko describe him as helpful, knowledgeable, and caring toward engaged students, despite a sarcastic exterior. One reviewer rated him highly and considered him their favorite professor. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Richard Avramenko", "review_date": "2007-04-19 03:37:31 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "ca39246f08e5e04c6fbed509", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:715075", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTEzMDMyNzAy", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/715075", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### offered true #### profile hash e59ddc7389015d0035b68cd195c939d475bf72b959b29cf12eab59b454ccaef1 #### quick take Laura McClure's ILS 253 is an enjoyable and easy literature class where attentive students can succeed with minimal effort. Reviewers highlight her kindness and clear goals as key strengths. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2023-12-17 22:10:37 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "217d0a318e04af6b4274f1e4", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE5Mjgx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2026-01-20 21:04:56 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "c41401478d50521c76e3e75b", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI1Mzc3", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" } ] } ``` Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.56 GPA, 69.7% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.41 GPA, 65.6% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.25 GPA, 58.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades). ```json { "citations": [ { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1242", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1262", "type": "grade" }, { "course_id": "ILS 253", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_record": { "entity_id": "b1d858f6-fb6b-3a31-b744-8f25e94a9e0d", "file": "tables/observations.parquet", "kind": "grades", "source": "madgrades" }, "table": "grades_latest", "term_id": "1264", "type": "grade" } ] } ``` #### student experience Students appreciate that McClure reviews reading material in depth, allowing them to perform well even if they skip readings. Her lectures clarify difficult translated Greek texts effectively. ```json { "citations": [ { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2018-12-15 23:08:50 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "fa92b9003a5325009b3e52a3", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTMxMDQ2MzM5", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" }, { "instructor_name": "Laura McClure", "review_date": "2023-12-17 22:10:37 +0000 UTC", "review_id": "217d0a318e04af6b4274f1e4", "run_id": "20260907T155543-ce3781c4", "source_instructor_id": "rmp:319623", "source_review_id": "UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE5Mjgx", "source_url": "https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319623", "type": "review" } ] } ``` #### task hash 74fb0997943e888960bbc9e47db8c4fd12e4292d55c20509d8d89db6a9910f68 #### teaching history LAURA MCCLURE is recorded teaching in Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2023, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. 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"not_reported": 0, "other": 0, "total": 24, "source_aliases": [ "ILS 253" ] } ] ``` ### statistics #### gpa 3.452 #### graded 260 #### counts * 108 * 75 * 51 * 10 * 10 * 5 * 1 ### grade conflicts None recorded. ### evidence #### history * [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/history/course\_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/history/course_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json) #### traces * [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/traces/course\_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/traces/course_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json) #### reviews * [/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/reviews/course\_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json](https://uwcourses.com/data/e243353dcb7d79b7247ced91d69443ef4c2a6349/reviews/course_a97e454f723243758e7a66ab-0.json) #### meetings * 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