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Definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:59.971731+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDU1MjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1273351","instructor_name":"Josh Smith","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2012-04-16 01:41:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"josh is super helpful and nice and quirky and funny and cute. BUT the class was pretty hard and challenging. His tests and quizzes were difficult and there was usually homework due on the same day you had a quiz. Just be prepared to work very hard. He was nice to look at though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1273351","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:59.971731+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzA2NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1273351","instructor_name":"Josh Smith","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2011-11-23 21:19:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very sharp and knowledgeable. Willing to answer questions while still makes sure to cover all the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1273351","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:59.971731+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjQ1Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1273351","instructor_name":"Josh Smith","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2009-10-16 13:57:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is an excellent teacher, one of the best I've ever had. He challenges the class and still makes every day enjoyable, with his notable sense of humor. He is very diligent with assignments and grading, and goes above and beyond when it comes to making sure a student understands material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1273351","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:42.908194+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzUzMDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:768461","instructor_name":"Patricia Rosenmeyer","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2008-04-26 15:08:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"don't waste your time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/768461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:42.908194+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjYwNjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:768461","instructor_name":"Patricia Rosenmeyer","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2008-04-08 17:17:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very helpful - she helped get me to pass this class. She is very clear in a class that might have otherwise caused me to hate school. Fun to listen to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/768461","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTU0NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2020-04-29 06:11:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"VERY accommodating in an extremely difficult course esp for kids with learning disabilities. Explains material well, gives good feedback, and is overall a nice and funny guy. But you CANT skip this class you NEED to do the work and there is no option to slack. Hes a tough (but always fair) grader, so you need to put in effort to get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzk5NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2019-11-12 19:03:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I found him super understanding as far as the workload goes. Learning another language (especially an ancient one) can be very difficult, so definitely utilize office hours. He's usually willing to make certain accommodations, however he is also very limited because there's a very strict timeline to follow. If you fall behind, you'll stay behind.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjM4MTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2019-09-20 12:52:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not considerate when working with students with disabilities, namely anxiety. Bad vibe overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzEwNzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2014-01-07 11:37:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Intro Greek is pretty intense at Madison, and, while Brockliss really knows how to turn on the guilt machine, I'm glad to have had him for this class.  He goes fast though, so you really have to keep up!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY3Mjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"GREEK103","course_id":"GREEK 103","course_uid":"course_444852e25a6544c7d83348ed","review_date":"2013-11-21 18:18:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a very strenuous course however Brockliss is fantastic at teaching it. He knows everyone by name an is nice and answers any questions readily. He wants very much for his students to succeed. He is even humorous and the fact that he's British would make anyone want to go to class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]