[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:05.957433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjgyMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1983543","instructor_name":"Jason Hansen","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2015-12-14 12:04:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason was interesting and fun. Great TA. 10/10 would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1983543","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQwMjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2025-12-19 02:24:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Beneker is very engaging and I genuinely learned a lot. However, I found myself spending more time to stay afloat in this class than my STEM classes and at the last week we four different assignments due. Yes its comm B and grading is lenient but there gets to be a point. Overall I enjoyed this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDk5MDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2025-01-07 13:17:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun and engaging lectures even if you're not the biggest fan of Ancient history. Comm-B class so definitely a lot of reading and writing. The honors discussions were fun and had a lot of activities that taught us things in an implicit way (expert level teaching). Professor is understanding (but principled) and accessible. Highly recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDQyMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2024-12-27 00:19:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really intriguing class if you're interested in The Greeks. Must attend class because lectures are not posted on Canvas. Other than that, he's actually very understanding/accommodating, e.g. will give extensions if needed. The weekly responses actually improved my writing, even though I'd already fulfilled my Comm B req. Participate in discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTM2MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2024-11-13 02:33:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Beneker is an amazing and passionate lecturer. I've never imagined myself to like learning history but he made it so interesting to listen. There's 3 exams open notes, weekly responses 600 words to the materials, and a research paper. Take it if you are interested in the Greeks!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDE2NjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2023-02-08 15:24:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very wholesome guy. An awesome class that I find myself missing. Take it if you have the chance! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTU3NDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2022-12-16 18:30:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Beneker was a great professor. He made sure to tell history more in a storytelling type of way rather than spitting out facts and timelines. It was digestible, work heavy, but easy to get an A so long as you do the work. Agreed, a lot of writing in this course, but that has to do with Com B requirements and was definitely doable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:40.865308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ3MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:978081","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Beneker","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2021-12-24 03:52:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Beneker is definitely passionate and knowledgable about Greek culture and literature. This class was a lot of writing, but I never felt overwhelmed (weekly 500 word responses and one final research essay). There are two readings each week but they were usually interesting and the quizzes were easy and straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/978081","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTc4Mzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2018-12-31 01:32:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I only took this for Comm B. Not too difficult, 2 papers and 2 presentations are majority of grade- time consuming work but an A is definitely possible. I found lectures boring but easy to sit through. A few opportunities for extras credit that will help boost the grade. Not the best Comm B out there but survivable. You can sparknotes most readings","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODE3NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2018-11-29 16:45:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very fun and knows so much about classics! Definitely an interesting class and I learned a lot; good opportunity to read a lot of classics. But you do have to read all the books/plays/texts. Spends a bit too much time discussing logistics - like 10 minutes at the beginning of each class. Would still recommend. Also - group discussion during lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTI1ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2018-02-01 00:35:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice guy, always gives good feedback, very easy extra credit at the end of the semester that took me from an AB to an A. Very solid professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjY0Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2017-12-18 19:58:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"greatest comm b class in the campus ever! Professor is super great and willing to help others, class is interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzc5OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2015-11-10 11:51:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Readings aren't always necessary (SparkNotes and you'll be fine), but the professor is hilarious and super nice guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzg5NDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2014-01-24 12:14:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very entertaining and likable professor (with a British accent). There's a lot less in-depth thematic analysis than I was expecting (especially in discussion sections), so that made the class fairly easy. We had a 5 page paper and an 8-10 page paper, and we also had a 10 minute oral presentation to do in discussion section.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjY2ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2013-12-28 14:43:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brockliss is such a cool guy! His lectures are mandatory, but they are always pretty good. He makes class interactive and mixes it up with in-class activities to keep it interesting. Sometimes it feels like not much material is touched on during the lecture, but it doesn't matter since the class is easy! Take this class, it's the best Com B by far!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:18.937637+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTMyMTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1788910","instructor_name":"William Brockliss","course_label":"CLASSICS320","course_id":"CLASSICS 320","course_uid":"course_95e6dade4e22bbab77f775af","review_date":"2013-12-12 20:57:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was fairly easy; a lot of reading and a fair amount of writing. However, Brockliss really knows his stuff and makes the class fun and interesting. He's always open to questions and suggestions. Best part of lectures are when he reads passages from plays in his awesome British accent. One of my favorite professors so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1788910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]