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Professor McClure is incredible, and very passionate about the subject. The exams weren't difficult if you did the readings and came to lecture, and important parts of the readings were gone over in lecture anyway. Such an interesting class!Rate My Professors ↗
Prof McClure is SO passionate about lectures, and makes the content engaging and easy to digest. If you do all the readings and attend class, you will do fine, but it is a lot of reading. She really wants you to do well and loves people who participate in class. You dont need to be a classics major but you need to do ur homework.Rate My Professors ↗
She is the sweetest and most caring professor I have ever had. This is the second class I've taken of hers. She is amazing, loves the content, and is excited to share it with you.Rate My Professors ↗
Because it is a literature class, there is a lot of reading. But, it is worth it to read and the books/literature is good. She has a clear goal for the class and she is caring. She wants you to succeed. Go to lecture and read is all she asks.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof. McClure is so passionate about the material—I'd recommend her and this class to anyone. I loved the small seminar format, which allowed for engaging, critical discussions about interesting topics. Grading was fair, and the comprehensive study guides made me feel that if I put in the work, I'd do well on the exams. One of my favorite classes!
Professor McClure is so kind and a great lecturer. She does great recaps of the reading so even if you didn't read/ didn't read very in depth, if you go to lecture you'll do well. Only two small papers and exams were fair with her preparing you for the essays in class before. Enjoyable and easy class!Rate My Professors ↗
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An undergraduate seminar exploring Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies by examining and interpreting ancient texts in translation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleSenior Honors Thesis is an individual mentored study for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Reading is independent study arranged with a faculty member to demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Women and Gender in the Classical World explores constructions of gender and sexuality in the classical world through art, literature, and archaeology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Laura McClure
Professor Laura Mcclure was described as knowledgeable and passionate, making lectures engaging and easy to digest. Students found exams to be of average difficulty with ample extra credit opportunities. While the course involved a substantial amount of reading, Mcclure provided helpful support for papers and sources during office hours.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Directed Study (GREEK 699) is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member to analyze, interpret, and evaluate ancient classical Greek texts.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual mentored study for completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual Research Thesis: Mentored reading, writing, and research for students with dissertator status.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 591 | Undergraduate Seminar: Approaches to the Classical World |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS 699 | Directed Reading |
| Spring 2027 | CLASSICS/GEN&WS 351 | Women and Gender in the Classical World |
| Spring 2027 | GREEK 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | GREEK 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | LATIN 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 420 | Ancient Texts, Modern Contexts |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CLASSICS 699 | Directed Reading |
| Fall 2026 | GREEK 521 | Greek Tragedy |
| Fall 2026 | GREEK 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GREEK 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ILS 253 | Literature and Society |
| Fall 2026 | LATIN 890 | Individual Research Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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