Steve Wilson - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Steve Wilson

Department: English

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMERLIT2359
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Someone who loves his subject but couldn't care less if you don't share the same enthusiasm. 4 tests and that's it. The whole semester, my classmates did not understand what he was looking for on the tests. He is a heavily biased guy with little grace to those that disagree. If you're not an English major don't take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG3340
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Wilson is an intellectual man who really cares about the subject! He pushes students hard and loves discussion. While he encourages different opinions, he has a tendency to attempt to make you feel wrong if you do not share his same point of view on the readings. He is great but does not enjoy viewpoints that stray from his.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMLIT2359
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Steve Wilson has such interesting classes/discussions and gives extra credit randomly throughout the semester. Attendance isn't mandatory, but he goes over the readings and tells you what you need to know for the test. Tests are difficult, but if you actually want to learn, take him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG3343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Steve is a tough professor. His grading is hard and he has high expectations for his students, but I have never gotten more out of a class than I did with him. You have to be willing to put in the work. If you're looking for a class that really improves your writing and inspires critical thought (and if you're a hard worker), his class is for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG3343
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Wilson is the worst professor I have ever had within the English Department of TXST. He's rude and it doesn't seem like he wants his students to succeed. I'm an A or B writer in my other English classes, and the best grade I got from Wilson was a 79 and that was with more work than my A papers get. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANLIT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you want to learn to look at the world from different points of view and really learn from literature, take this course. This class was challenging but was one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL3301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of my most memorable teachers at TX State. I applied myself, was willing to work and I did well in the class. In fact, I was impressed with how much I learned. Steve is a smart guy but can come across as intimidating. He wants to inspire but requires participation from the student, too. He challenged me and I learned a lot. Thanks Prof Wilson.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG2360
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Steve's lectures are great, he likes to encourage the class to participate and think for themselves. Downside, he will test you on details that he may have mentioned once. His tests are extremely hard and most questions have 2-3 correct answers. I am an A/B student and I barely got a C. Be prepared to study HARD to earn a B if your lucky.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG2310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took several classes from Steve and he loves to teach, he loves the whole process of academia as a pursuit of knowledge and garnering knowledge through an in depth understanding of writers, context, time and application. I will never read old English again, but appreciate I can teach it to my kids. He's a great man.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG3340
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Wilson is an insightful man and knows what he is talking about, on the other hand I believe he has a hard time understanding that not all students are on his level of intellectuality and can come off as rather condescending. He takes time to meet outside of class and will go over your rough draft before turning it in. Don't give up.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG3380
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Steve Wilson is one of the most challenging profs I've had at Texas State. To say he's hard is an understatement. However, Resistance Lit was one of my favorite classes. Wilson makes you work, but he provides ample opportunity to make sure you work the right way. The assigned texts are engrossing, and the classroom discussion is intense.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 3340
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Steve Wilson is an amazing professor who actually cares if you learn something about life and literature. He does creative exams such as one on one discussions or creating a mind web about a book. He can tell if you haven't read the assigned novel and will likely call you out. Classes tend to be based around open discussions of ideas. GO TO CLASS.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2359
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

My favorite professor of all time here at txst!!!! Sarcastic and honest. His lectures will change your life if you go and pay attention. Tests are difficult but if you try you'll do great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 3333
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have mixed feelings about Wilson. He's super smart and knows his stuff, but he's very condescending. He expects an unreasonable amount of prior knowledge and is not afraid to tell you when he thinks you're being stupid... but, again... I did feel like a smarter, better writer after his class. I am an A student and I struggled just to get a B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG5324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Wilson expects you to participate in class and engage with the material. He knows when you're trying to skate by, so lazy students need not apply. He has a reputation as a tough grader, but he grades by reasonable standards for English students hoping to make a career in the field. If you've put in the work, class discussions are a lot of fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 3348
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's rude and I couldn't stand his class. You definitely can't miss class on workshop days. All he did was tell us what not to do over and over and he gave bad criticism and searched for things that would be wrong with your work. I love writing but he made everyone feel horrible about their work,no matter what. I do NOT recommend taking him at all.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG3301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tough grader/tough love. No reward for opinions unless textually backed up. I am a better writer because of him. Go to office hours, don't miss class. Bring him drafts, he will help you. Be concise in your essays. Challenging and rewarding class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG3301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I am about to take my third class with him and I have learned so much from him. He challenges you to use your education. People complaining are more likely people that like to slack off and want to place blame. He is the Associate Chair of the English department. Not only that, but you are all in college. You should EXPECT to be challenged.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG3301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the better teachers I've had. He doesn't cater and he doesn't sugar coat anything. Very intelligent and really got me prepared for the rest of my school career. He's tough, but if you're serious he'll be a serious help. If you tend to slack then he won't be much fun.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CONCORDWRITERS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Wilson some years ago, and he was tough, but one of the few real profs I ever took. I'm a PhD candidate now in a prestigious program, I teach literature & philosophy, & I can say that he shaped my career course. Complainers will complain, and all you excellent students out there will gain more from him than you can put into just a few words.