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WILLIAM AYLWARD

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Raw average: 4.42/5 from 178 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.

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ILS 2032026-05-05

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

He's obviously very passionate about what he teaches and really cares about the quality of education he gives to his students. I was genuinely interested in the lectures that he gave, even though the content wasn't relevant to my major.

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GREEKMYTH · course not matched2026-04-14

Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5

He is a great teacher with tons of knowledge. Sometimes lectures can get a little into a rant, but I was interested in Greek mythology and learned a ton from him. Only grades are 2 midterms, a final, and discussion attendance, so make sure you study. Definitely would take again.

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203 · course not matched2026-01-22

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Professor Aylward is one of those professors who is so excited to teach on a topic he is so passionate about, and it really makes you like it too. Lots of reading, but manageable. He's pretty funny, too. I'm glad I took 203.

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GREEKMYTH · course not matched2025-12-29

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

I took his class last spring and still can recite the greek mythology I learned. I am not a classics major yet I loved the class so much. He is one of the best professors I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and sign up for one of his classes. What an amazing professor!

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CLASSICS 1202025-12-22

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

I loved this class, not going into the field or anything just took it for credits but I'm glad I did. I love when a professor actually shows the passion they have for topics and that is exactly him. I genuinely learned a lot and I could put this class on the back burner when I got busy. Highly Recommend.

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ILS 2032025-12-10

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

actual goat he is very passionate about what he teaches and i always attended lectures bc he made them interesting. not a super hard class just a lot of reading (i like greek/roman mythology though so it was p fun for me). sparknotes summaries will be your friend for this class

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Classes with WILLIAM AYLWARD

CLASSICS 270

Classical Mythology

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CLASSICS 270 explores classical myths and their influence on later literature and art.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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William Aylward Isabel Cooperman

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Spring 2024–Spring 2026

CLASSICS 430

Topics in Classical Archaeology

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Explores topics in the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome, such as the Seven Wonders, religion, and Late Antique Palaces.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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William Aylward

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Spring 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample

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Term	Course	Title
Spring 2026	CLASSICS 270	Classical Mythology
Spring 2026	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Fall 2025	CLASSICS 120	Fakes, Forgeries, and the Ethical Problems in Classical Antiquities
Fall 2025	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2025	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2025	CLASSICS 270	Classical Mythology
Fall 2024	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2024	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2024	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Spring 2024	CLASSICS 591	Undergraduate Seminar: Approaches to the Classical World
Fall 2023	CLASSICS 101	Topics in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Fall 2023	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2023	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2022	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2022	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2022	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2021	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2021	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2021	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2020	CLASSICS 682	Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2019	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Fall 2019	INTLST 310	International Learning Community Seminar
Spring 2019	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2019	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2018	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2018	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2017	CLASSICS 100	Legacy of Greece and Rome in Modern Culture
Fall 2017	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2017	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2017	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2016	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2016	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2016	CLASSICS 322	The Romans
Fall 2015	CLASSICS 100	Legacy of Greece and Rome in Modern Culture
Fall 2015	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Spring 2015	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2015	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2015	CLASSICS 692	Senior Thesis
Fall 2014	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2014	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2014	CLASSICS 691	Senior Thesis
Fall 2014	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2013	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2013	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2013	CLASSICS 682	Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2012	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2012	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2012	CLASSICS 681	Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2012	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2012	CLASSICS 373	Topics in Classical Culture
Fall 2011	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Fall 2011	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2011	CLASSICS 373	Topics in Classical Culture
Spring 2011	LATIN 890	Individual Research Thesis
Fall 2010	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Fall 2010	LATIN 890	Individual Research Thesis
Spring 2010	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2010	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2009	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2009	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2009	CLASSICS 100	Legacy of Greece and Rome in Modern Culture
Spring 2009	CLASSICS 322	The Romans
Fall 2008	CLASSICS 430	Topics in Classical Archaeology
Fall 2008	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I
Spring 2008	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 304	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Spring 2008	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 704	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome
Fall 2007	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 300	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2007	ARTHIST/CLASSICS 700	The Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece
Fall 2007	ILS 203	Western Culture: Literature and the Arts I

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