William Aylward graded the course on four exams, including two midterms and a final. He provided study guides in advance, changed the final to shorter take-home essays, and based midterms on infopics from the text. Students described him as passionate, humorous, and accessible, noting he clearly wanted students to succeed.
Topics in Classical Archaeology explores the archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome, including the Seven Wonders, Greek and Roman religion, and Late Antique Palaces.
Students described William Aylward as a knowledgeable and hilarious lecturer who was invested in his work. They noted that the course involved lots of reading and that some information was only available during lectures. One reviewer found him willing to talk during office hours.
Senior Thesis is individual mentored study for seniors completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member. Students produce original scholarly projects on ancient Greek, Roman, or Near Eastern society and culture.
Directed Reading is independent study arranged with a faculty member to demonstrate knowledge of Classical and ancient Near Eastern societies and cultures.