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Hardest class I have ever taken at Auburn and I am working on a MA now
a very rude and unpleasant fellow
Not the easiest class, but it wasn't that bad. He's weird, so you kind of wonder what he's going to do next. All you have to do is show him that you're interested in doing well, and he'll help you out. You'll do well unless you're really lazy or dumb.
Horrible! Drop the class!
He is extremely hard and expects way too much out of his students. He expects everyone to be on an honors level and to know all the vocabulary in the world. He doesn't make things clear and doesn't attempt to help you out much either. Don't get him.
The class was awful. He got really angry when some of the class told him they didn't understand what he wanted from our papers. He was unfair, to say the least, and won't listen to student questions or problems. He sees them as attacks on his character.
He really loves teaching and is passionate about literature. He is somewhat odd, but if you do the readings and study the vocab it won't be that hard. Seeing him about papers is a must, it will insure an A. He is fair, and he gave our entire class A's.
If you do the reading and study the vocab you can do ok but I think he is a ridiculous man. He is so discouraging. He asks for our opinions and then turns them on us so it looks like we are dumb and hate learning when really I worked so hard in his class
This man has the most annoying voice I've ever heard and though you can understand what he's saying, he pretty much speaks in a foriegn language. I love English, but I definitely dropped his class! DON'T TAKE HIM!
Oh my. You think you want the challenge but trust me, you don't! Not impossible but very close to it. If you want to do even moderately well, expect to put a lot of work into his class.
honestly, the worst teacher ever created. bag it. drop the class.
This guy is way too strict with his grading. I have gotten at least a "B" in every English class I have ever taken, and I had to drop his class. He failed my 1st paper because he did not like the topic. He expects everyone to be a literary master, and anything less is insufficient. Avoid this class!
hard class...it is A TON of reading, but fairly interesting works. I failed the first paper, but went to his office a lot with the second and he helped me out soooo much, he is great one on one. I ended up making a B. Take advantage of the fact that he is so smart and you will learn.
Worst teacher...Im sorry I didnt drop him. I have never made below a B in any English class at Auburn. I had a D in his. He expects way to much and ruined every novel we read. Get out if you can.
This class wasn't anything near impossible, just a bit difficult for an A. The man is brilliant, and holds students to a high, but reachable, standard and will help you get there. Just talk to him frequently about papers.
He's a pretty nice man, but the reading he expects from the writing class is just too much. It felt like World Lit(he teaches that too). He's very helpful if you go see him, but you will have to work pretty hard and an A is very difficult. Other Honors Writing Seminar 2 professors are much easier, but I was challenged with Dr. Wehrs, so it was OK.
He's a very kind man, but someone needs to tell him this is not great books yet. You will be reading at least 80 pages a night. And no one does well on the first paper, no one. Still, he is very helpful & fair he always has time if you need help. Trust me, I got a C- on the first paper but with hard work I wound up with an A in the class.
A very nice guy whose voice is renascent of Richard Dreyfuss, but a very hard class...He is lenient with grading towards the end and adds points to the final because he knows the class is hard. Be sure to read...there's a quiz every day.
He was very helpful, and took time to explain difficult material. He likes it if you come to his office to talk about what you're writing on, and he will forget the time talking to you about it. Very fair and forgiving grader.
Very unhelpful, I don't think anyone enjoyed his class.
By far the worst teacher I have ever had at Auburn. Talked to my advisor about the ridiculousness of his class and was told to forget it because he had tenure. Whatever. If I ever see him again on the outside it will be too soon. He left a very bitter taste in my mouth and just the thought of his voice makes me want to vomit.
This class was really hard but it raised my personal standards of writing. TALK TO HIM about your paper. He loves his job and really wants to help students.
was not easy at all, but at least he's nice. he really cares about your grade - he's the only professor I've heard of who lets you re-write your paper until you get it right. He's always in his office, so talk to him often. those who talked to him a lot got better grades. Be prepared to read more than you have ever in life.
I was told to get out of his class before I took it and I wish I would have. It was so hard and he was very rude to everyone in our class. I had huge problems with our papers and I've never had problems before. It was ridiculous. Take the advice I didn't take and GET OUT!
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Would much rather show off how smart his PhD made him than actually teach. Ridiculous grading policy too... HIGHLY subjective...
Probably the hardest class I've had, and I'm a senior. I cannot emphasize enough about letting him see a rough draft of your paper before its due. He likes when you use his words in your papers. He wants to make you work hard, and if you want an A, you will. I made a C on the first paper and a B- on the midterm, then worked my tail to get an A.
He's a brilliant, kind man who loves opening doors for young people. He teaches loads of difficult material and knows it. Talk to him before or after class, or see him in his office. He's always willing to help. European Novel was possibly the best and most applicable class I've ever taken.
Dr. Wehrs is a genius. He really knows the material and is excited to teach it to his students. I've never been bored while listening to him. But, he upholds very high standards for his students. My grade in the class will hurt my GPA a little. Do not take Wehrs unless willing to work HARD for an A.
Best teacher ever! Half of his comp II class came back to take him for lit. The books we read in his classes chaped my worldview. He holds a high standard, but is very helpful in reaching it. Go talk to him in his office, and turn in drafts of your papers. The material is interesting, and he's a very animated speaker. Take this class!
Dr. Wehrs is a great teacher, but he expects a lot so be willing to work hard! I had him for European Novel and I loved it. I made a C on my first paper and an A on the second one. His tests are hard. Be prepared to study! You will learn a lot :)
Professor Wehrs is amazing!!!!! His class is easy if you go to his office hours. He is extremely helpful.
Dr. Wehrs is an insightful and refreshing professor. His class was intellectually stimulating and conducive to discussion, much unlike other courses at AU. His enthusiasm is bubbling..and he himself is hilarious. To get an A, you must pay good attention to what you write, read the admittedly long assignments, and above all, BE CREATIVE! Good luck!
very difficult class, but a nice guy. willing to help if you're willing to learn. dont get stressed if you do bad on first paper and midterm, he cares more about improvement. i made an f on the first paper and a c on the midterm and final paper and he told me i coudl still make an a...read, listen, and ask for help
Dr. Wehrs is very knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches and is extremely helpful. He is a very fair grader, although the topics for the papers can be quite hard. I would recommend the class to anyone who is willing to work and wants to take a worthwhile course. As long as you make improvement in the course, he will give you a good grade.
He recently won teacher of the year from 2007-2008. He's an amazing teacher, but challenging. Be prepared to work hard, stay up with the reading, and actually earn an A. I've met few professors who care about students as much as he does.
Dr. Wehrs knows his material like no other professor I've ever had. He is entertaining, insightful and dedicated to his students' learning and improving over the course of a semester. He expects a lot, but students who rise to the challenge are always better for it. Meeting with him during office hours is awesome! Take Wehrs every chance you have!
He was terrible. He made it VERY clear that he had NO problem failing students (even seniors that I had class with and had to pass in order to graduate). His lectures were vague and helped none. The way he grades is to say the least unfair. Everything he comments on is subjective and b.s. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR ANYTHING.
Fairly easy class, but a lot of reading. Daily quizzes, mostly for attendance and very easy. Grades fairly and if you make the corrections he indicates on the draft there is no reason not to get an A. Very enthusiastic,a bit of a spaz, but helpful if you go talk to him.
Dr. Wehrs rules hardcore
LOTS of reading, memorization of DATES, Greek, Hebrew, Sanskrit vocabulary words. Papers aren't bad but the tests are awful!!! Nice guy who knows a lot about literature, but if I could do it again I would have taken an easier class.
Dr. Wehrs is completely incomprehensible. It is more difficult to understand his essay questions than for an albino to get a tan. I love English but absolutely dreaded this class. His midterm was impossible; you are expected to remember terms and dates that he may mention once and refuses to give any sort of review or study guide. Get out now.
wow. where to start. this class was awful. Basically, he speaks to his students as if they are phd's of english and expects for english to be your life. so he is impossible to understand, his essay questions were ridiculous, and the final was the hardest thing i have ever taken in my life. imagine writing non stop for 3 hrs. so. not worth it.
very hard class. Although he knows a TON about world lit, his lectures are hard to follow and there is a lot of foreign/ancient vocab to memorize. Quizzes are fairly easy, but tests and papers are really challenging.
Clearly a very knowledgeable man, he expects everyone to be on his level. The workload was ridiculous. There was often 100+ pages of reading a week. He gives daily reading quizzes, asking for obscure names and events. Not an easy grader, and he didn't give a grading scale, so you don't know where you stand grade-wise.
VERY interesting discussion. I really enjoyed that aspect of the class because I learned such a lot about the books and Dr. Wehrs is obviously very well-read. The work that we had to do, though, was very extensive. Vocab, timelines, and exams based on textual analysis made things difficult.
read 10 works including 6-7 books of the bible in their entirety. this class requires A LOT of work, attendance is a must as there are daily quizzes. lecture is interesting when you can sift through his extensive vocabulary to get to the basic meaning. take this class if you want to be challenged and learn, not if you're concerned with GPA.
This class was horrible. The discussions were impossible to follow because of his use of vocabulary that only an english major would be able to comprehend(and even they would probably have a hard time). Although I gave it a 100% effort everyday I couldn't help but to loose focus and find myself wondering what the guy was talking about.
For the love of all that is holy, DO NOT TAKE him. I'm a Senior English major and have never experienced a teacher as horrible as him. I've never made below a B in an English major class and he's failed me on every assignment. He is insulting, his lectures are unclear, and he obviously has no joy in teaching or helping students.
DO NOT TAKE HIM. Period.
Dr. Wehrs is, on a continuum of easy to hard, definitely on the harder than hard side. Still, if you take his course, you will learn more than in any other courses you will take. He is an extremely personable man, and he will do absolutely anything to help you understand the topic. I have never been less than riveted during any of his lectures.
Dr. Wehrs is a very intelligent man, and his class is fairly difficult, but he is not unfair. He gives reading quizzes almost every day, so keep up with reading. His mid-term and final are difficult (you have to memorize a lot of dates and terms in multiple languages). Overall, his class is difficult, but not impossible if you study hard.
dr. wehrs is a privilege to the college. ppl complain becasue they don't follow directions or do the work. grow up--you are in college. it is supposed to be hard!
This class is extremely difficult. There is A LOT of reading it's mostly ancient literature. The most modern thing we read was Shakespeare's Hamlet. He really pushes you and expects you to write and discuss on his level (which is very high). Daily reading quizzes ask sometimes obscure questions and the tests are hard. However, he rewards hard work.
To explain how difficult he is, the class started with 25 people and ended with 13. Very intelligent and his material/vocab goes over everyone's head, but you get used to it. Super challenging and stressful class, but it's worth taking - I learned more than I ever have in a lit course. Just keep up with reading and study hard.
I had Critical Theory with Wehrs; dude is quirky, but secretly a badass. Super smart, but down to earth. Talk to him after class, he's always willing to explain concepts further. Stay interested and speak up in class, it will help you and everyone else. You're gonna learn a lot from a guy who knows a lot. Plus he's got funny stories.
He will seem vey hard at first, but don't worry about what you make on the papers he assigns, his biggest grade is the final. I made D's on all papers and made a B in the class cause of final. Uses very high vocabulary, great guy very wise and teaches alot. perfect for english majors
Awesome professor. Highly intelligent. Easy to work with. Will water things down as long as you ask him to. Challenging. A lot of work. Well worth it. Don't let others skew your perception beforehand. Effort!
Dr. Wehrs is clearly very intelligent but does not care about whether students learn. I'm a senior English major and have gotten A's and B's on ALL my paper's. He failed my first one and when I asked why he said "it was trivial, at best". I did just what he dscribed and he failed my second paper so I had to drop the class. Don't take him
Dr. Wehrs is brilliant and I really enjoyed his class. That being said, he is sometimes difficult to understand and can come off as condescending. He will assign a lot of reading and you will not make it through his class if you don't read everything. If you work hard and can get past the intimidation, you can learn a lot from him. He is a genius.
Not gonna lie this is the hardest class ever. He assumes his students know more about historical context and period thought than is given in the reading or you could ever know. At the end there where 8 people in my Honors Lit class. YOU MUST READ THE BOOKS. I think it was worth taking in the end because I learned so much about the world and people.
Read the books! Students hate him because he actually makes them engage with the text, but I don't know what people expect from a lit class. If you are not a critical reader, then this class will either break you or vastly improve your reading skills. He is incredibly insightful, but also a genuinely caring and funny person.
Though Dr. Wehrs is clearly an intelligent man and knows the material he is teaching he does not effectively teach it to anyone but those who already understand the subject matter. In this case philosophy. Though Critical Theory is and English course all that is read are philosophers. If you do not already understand the material you are lost.
Dr. Wehrs does not care whether you pass or fail. He rarely explains what he wants from you and gives extremely specific quizzes. The class isn't worth it if your GPA matters to you. Save yourself; don't take Dr. Wehrs.
I'm an Accounting major and I made an A in the class and am a much better writer now thanks to Dr. Wehrs. His lectures are long and difficult but he'll help you if you go see him; there's 30 pages to read per night so be prepared to dedicate a decent amount of time to reading but if you're willing to put in the effort it's so worth it
Unless you are hardcore English major, I will avoid him at any cost. Yes I did receive A in his class but that is only because I literally spent at least 2 hours per day for his class. His class, reading assignments, writing exercises, essays, and quizzes are extremely difficult. I never had problem in English class, but only in his class.
He is very intense during class and has no issues calling out students who leave class early or do anything he perceives as disrespectful which makes for an awkward class period. His essay criteria is vague and he refuses to give As. He also gives an excessive amount of reading homework. If I could drop this class I would, it's not worth it.
A lot of people hate Dr. Wehrs because he is tough. I absolutely adore him. (Maybe it's because I'm an English major, but..) All he wants is genuine effort and improvement. Speak up in class and go to office hours. READ THE MATERIAL or you will NOT pass. People who don't do well with him usually do not work hard or prepare for class. READ.
I have always been good at writing and I genuinely enjoy reading, but Dr. Wehrs's class is without a doubt the most difficult class I have taken at Auburn. I only made an A because I spent hours each day doing work for this class. I really don't think a literature class should be this hard. Avoid him at all costs!!!!
Dr. Wehrs is a difficult teacher, arguably too difficult for a core class. But everything he made us do was intended to help us evaluate how we read and write. In that aspect, I did grow. However, he took the fun out of what could be a fun class, and sees right through any dumbed-down argument. Take him only if you are ready to work.
As a senior in English, I can say with 100% honesty that Dr. Wehrs Brit Lit course is the most unnecessarily difficult class that I have ever taken. His lectures are not only boring, but lack any concrete structure that aids in learning. He has an aura of arrogance and expects students to know as much as him. A LOT of reading and he grades harshly.
My least favorite aspect of this class was the sudden bursts of intensity in his reading or lecturing that caught me off guard and made things awkward. Same goes for his tendency to call out early leavers. Work-wise, put in the effort and listen to feedback on your papers, since he takes improvement into account when deciding your final grade.
Dr. Whers was extremely hard. I would not take his class again, nor would I recommend him to any one. He was not caring in a medical situation, and told me I still had to have my work turned in even though I was having surgery. I went to him to ask about my paper, and he would not take time to look at it with me. I dropped so I didn't fail.
Dr. Wehrs is one of the smartest people I have ever met. He takes his material very seriously and encourages student participation on a daily basis. There is a quiz everyday so, be prepared to read at home. His writing assignments and essays have very complex prompts but, as long as you go into office hours and ask for feedback youll do well.
Dr. Wehrs is truly a smart man. He really knows his stuff- but he gets so excited while explaining it that it is extremely difficult to follow along. You have daily quizzes on readings (that can vary in length but are often amazingly dense), and he can be a tough grader. He's quirky and can be funny, but... Just be so careful!
He is a great professor but I would not recommend taking him if you have a hard semester ahead of you. There are readings due every day (with quizzes at the start of every class) and he does not go easy on essays... like at all. You'll learn a lot from him but his class will also take up 80% of your time if you want to do well. Beware.
I have never done badly in an English class until taking Wehrs. The comments and criticism you get on papers tend to be more harsh than actually attempting to give advice and help you improve. Over half of my class got Fs on their papers and if that isnt a bad sign, I dont know what is.
A genius that has forgotten what it feels like to be a student. Does not set clear criteria for prompts and assignments, leaving the class frequently confused. Difficult to get in touch with, but it may be because of online teaching. Avoid if you can- otherwise, buckle down and get ready for a heck of a ride. Feedback can be extremely harsh.
Wehrs is super intelligent but a horrible teacher. He doesn't really have a point when he speaks and usually reads straight from the textbook for "lectures." and his "feedback" his always condescending and rude (not constructive at all) I had the unfortunate experience of having this man 3 times (only teacher that was teaching)
Wehr's is super intelligent but this man has no idea how to teach. His feedback is always super rude and he referred to my work as INCOMPETENT (he did this to multiple others in my class who were all top students unlike me) which I am sure the content of the writing wasn't maybe the paper sure but not the content.
Literally one of the worst professors I have had in all my time at Auburn. He barely teaches and never explains what he wants from you in his assignments which are extremely nit-picky, and then grades you poorly for it. He is rude when giving feedback and you can barely read his handwriting. You have a quiz everyday before and during class. AWFUL.
If you think youre a good writer, he will make sure you understand that youre not. His feedback is also illegible and going to office hours is a waste of time since he basically restates your question. The tests are solely testing your ability to memorize instead of actual course information. I dont recommend him if you want a passable class.
Dr. Wehrs REALLY loves literature. His lectures are interesting and he will do dramatic readings. Group discussion is lacking, which could have made it much better. You HAVE to read and papers need to be written in a specific way to get a good grade. His grading is tough, but you will either leave with a much deeper understanding or you will break.
This class is challenging, but he grades based on improvement, so as long as he sees you putting in the effort and working to get better, you'll pass. There's quizzes every day and papers due like every other week or so. He is a TOUGH grader, and his feedback is difficult to read.
Dr. Wehrs expected his students to be able to write and read at a PhD level. I went to his office hours every week, but I left more confused about the class than when I walked in. His exams were impossible and the papers were very harshly graded, with little grading criteria provided. I got an A in this class, but I have never been so stressed.
The most difficult professor I've ever had at Auburn- he truly makes you work for the grade you want. Sometimes comes across as harsh, but he's really very brilliant and an amazing mentor/someone to learn from if you don't mind working hard and taking criticism. I am a much better writer after this class! SO MUCH READING THOUGH. Would take again!
Not much, funny sometimes but requires you to methodically and absolutely remember everything that happens in class and in the books you will read.
The prompts are illegible. You have a quiz before every class, reading before every class, and a quiz in class every day. 6 days a week. Every time I turned in a paper I received the same feedback every time (vague and practically useless). grading strategy is smart, but this is a TOUGH class.
His prompts are almost impossible to understand. I had to read over the prompt 5 times and have help from my peers just to fully grasp what he was asking. Also, he is not clear in what he wants. His feedback is terrible and non helpful, and his handwriting for the feedback is illegible. He expects us to understand and be on his level.
I had a great experience with Dr. Wehrs! He is tough, but this class is perfect if you enjoy English/reading. His prompts are difficult, but doable. Also, if you have motives/reasons for your questions, office hours are super helpful! If you respect him and try your best in this class and focus on what you can get out of it, it is super enjoyable!
Dr. Wehrs is a phenomenal professor... if you're willing to put in the effort to figure everything out. His initial criteria don't seem clear. It's a lot of reading. However, he's accessible outside of class, and if you're willing to push in office hours you can figure it out. I recommend him for people who specifically want to be challenged.
Hardest class I have taken in my life. He has incredibly high expectations of his students. Don't think a 36 ACT English/reading score means you'll do well in this class. I am a better writer now, but lots of stress and visits to the writing center got me there. I do not recommend this class unless you're willing to read and write constantly.
By far the hardest class I have ever taken. You've got to be willing to read in depth, don't spark note the books bc there is a quiz every single class and anything in the section of the required reading is fair game. Write down everything he says bc it could be used on the final. Read the syllabus bc he quizes you on that too. Go to office hours.
RUN AWAY. Not only is he the most erratic grader, but his feedback (if you can even decipher it) is terribly unhelpful. His rubrics are vague and rambling, as are his essay prompts. You read an insane amount, and you dont really get to discuss it all because of how he lectures. I like English, and he made it miserable sometimes.
This was one of the worst classes I've ever taken. Dr. Wehrs grades as though he wants you to fail. It doesn't matter how high your AP or ACT scores were, this class will break you. I spent 6 hours on a one-page paper, and he gave me an F, writing "This obviously wasn't a serious attempt at understanding the text."
Dr. Wehrs was the WORST professor I have ever had. He rambles on in his lectures, gives rude and unhelpful feedback, and shows absolutely no grace. He expects PHD level reading and writing out of freshmen. I have never dreaded a class more, or been less confident in my academic abilities. The tears I have shed over this class is ridiculous. Avoid.
I am a 4.0 student and have never in my life been so blindsided by a grade. He is old and I guess does not understand how to use Canvas, so he doesn't put grades in. He believes midterms/finals "aren't meant to be finished" and uses cryptic language to design response questions. Save your GPA, don't take him.
I am begging you to not take his class. I took the class last spring and wrote a review then, but I seriously think he is so bad that I must continue to warn people about his class. Please save yourself the stress and dread. He is so rude, in every aspect. Class was sometimes uncomfortable because of his weird remarks. PLEASE JUST DON'T
One of my favorite professors of all time; he does make sure you get the grade you EARN in his class. You have to work hard, but if you are willing to put in the effort you will certainly leave his class as a better writer and critic. He is genius-level smart and a great person to look up to. He knows his stuff; would def take his class again.
This was beyond the WORST professor I have ever had. His lectures are incredibly boring. He is no good at public speaking. He is entirely inconsistent with grading and just flat out rude. He makes uncomfortable comments frequently and allows no group time. I found him to be impossible to converse with and he barely gives any feedback. 0/10
DO NOT TAKE. Harsh grader with no clear expectations, feedback, or help. Mean to students, made me cry, and called me incompetent. I have always been an A student who loved to read until I took this class. He is just genuinely so awful I almost left Auburn. I tried so hard in his class, but he made it impossible for students to succeed.
The books were cool, but the course was designed for an experienced literature reader. He was shocked we hadn't read classic literature like Dickens. I struggled to understand the writing prompts. He wants a literary analysis for the writing exercises and the papers are supposed to be literary analyses of the passages you choose, morphed into one.
First was a little intimidated, however the greatest class I've taken. Eccentric, funny, very wise professor. Grab a coffee, pay attention, you will learn how to truly think about things, beyond just literature. Dr. Wehrs teaches how to think deeper, beyond the average person. Most books are goated, lots of wisdom to gain by taking this class.
This was a tough class, but if you are already a good writer, don't mind reading 6-8+ hrs a week, and can take criticism, you will probably do well. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS! Let him read your papers/ideas before you turn them in, and you will know what he wants to see. I did appreciate what I learned, but my grade was not without great struggle.
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