Very funny professor. Tries to relate to students on their own level. I didn't find him rude at all. Rather an odd sense of humor, but he knows what he is talking about.

I don't think it's normal to have him for a 101 class since our original teacher died a week before class began so he was teaching this class last minute. He is a huge gamer nerd but he's funny. I thought he was super easy. All we did was write 3 papers the entire class that were only 2 to 3 page long. He's scary at first but actually nice.

Awesome Professor. He is hilarious in a sarcastic way. If you rewrite you paper to his notes and comments you'll get a good grade. Ask for help.

Very funny dude. scared the s*** out of me the first day, but then I realized that that was his sense of humour(it's hard to explain). Definetly take his class

I agree with alot of the comments. It is hard to guess how he is going to grade a paper, but once you get that down, its not a problem. He has an awesome attitude and weird sense of humor which helps him relate to his students. Hes prompt in returning emails or setting up appointments if you need help. seriosly, take his classes!

I had this class about two years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Williams' cynical humor. His intellect and attitude were very attractive. I wouldn't mind running into him again some day and challenging his ridiculous libertarian ideas.

I absolutely loved Dr. Williams. His course was the only one in which I was truly enlightened all semester. The analogies, visuals and stories he uses to illustrate various literary movements is genius. This was one course I did not mind paying for. Leaving for his class every day was like going to the movies. I was always entertained.

Take this guy.

Prof. W. is extemely intelligent and entertaining. He is consistently late for class, but is lenient to students as a result. He lives for outside interaction and is always kind and courteous to students. A tough grader, but a great human being. He really knows what he's talking about. Take him, and you will get your money's worth.

Nice guy. Very considerate. Tries hard to work with different students' needs and actually knows what he's talking about.

Excellent Professor...if you want an English prof to hold your hand to teach you how to write..he's not your guy! I never missed class, too interesting. Always helpful, a kind man

Outstanding professor. I'm not an english major but after his class, I wish I was. Very intelligent and knowledgeable. Entertaining. Show up and participate and you should do well. Must know how to right an essay or grade may suffer. A very real person. I wish he taught more classes on campus.

Really entertaining as a lecturer. This class was about violence in literature and film. 3 exams throughout the semester that are painful to take and one big 10 page thesis at the end of the semster. He's an extremely smart prof and wants students to succed. Very easy to work with and I LOVED HIS LECTURES. Daily routine (Movies or discuss readings)

Excellent professor with good mix of contemporary, intriguing discussion and classical literary analysis. Very helpful if approached outside of class.

Loved this Prof. As long as you know what a THESIS is you will do good in his class. His essays are a bit difficult, but if you take notes, and actually LISTEN to what he is saying, you will do just fine. One of the only classes where a prof. wants to engage in a discussion and not just sit up front and talk the entire time. Loved his class.

He's not going to hold your hand and take you through his class, don't expect it. Be ready to engage in discussion. Dr. Williams knows his area.If you can write a thesis and back it up you will have the basics for your papers. His lectures /readings just increase the interest level of the class. Not for those looking for an easy grade.

Good writing instructor 1-on-1, welcomes conversation, but overall blunt and unforgiving. He doesn't coddle anybody. Don't take it personal. Works too hard on his image. Can be intimidating. Talkative. Knows his stuff. Best advice: write clear theses and try to be original. I hope to meet him again someday and wish him well.

I had multiple classes with Dr. Williams in college. If you want a token easy grade, don't take his classes. If you want to learn how to write, and write well, he is a must. I write for a living now, and I'm good at it. I owe it to him. "Doesn't let you out on time"? Get over yourself. The real world does not run on your time.

He is a very interesting guy, and a very good professor. He definitely loves what he does. There is a LOT of reading, and the tests are difficult unless you are a very good writer. I do recommend him though!

I enjoyed this class! He was a wonderful teacher. The people who did poorly in this class obviously didn't show up or they didn't listen. If you listen to what he has to say, take some notes, and show up you will do just fine. Will definitely be taking his classes again.

Show up and take tons of notes and you'll do great. Found his discussions to be very intriguing, loved to go to this class. For the essays, just write them with a proper introduction and ending with thesis and you'll be set.

Awesome teacher! :) Is so funny!

Williams is so awesome to listen too. He doesn't keep a clear direction, but he leaves things open for your own interpretation as most literature classes do. He is VERY approachable and helpful and has helped me on countless occasions. He knows he is confusing so that helps when you talk to him as well! Love his classes!

Williams is hands down the best teacher I've ever had for English. Although he is an extremely tough grader, he goes over everything SO well in class and is always willing to help out if you have questions or go to his office hours. Hilarious teacher, who really knows his topic thoroughly.

Dr. Williams is awesome!His class is harder than your average 100 level class--but by no means was it difficult as far as college classes go. He expects writing at a college level and won't gloss over stupid writing errors which irritates students who produce slop papers. This course WILL make you a better writer. One of my favorites!

He's a strange and awesome man. You wouldn't think a freshmen comp. class could be very interesting, but his discussions and lectures were always so. If you don't mind a challenge, it's a perfect situation. He has high expectations for papers that may surprise people just out of high school, but he's approachable for help and quite fascinating.

I was the only non-English major in the class. If you let him know you have problems understanding the materials or the lectures he will help you. Yes, he's a tough grader and assigns lots of reading but in the end he's my favorite lecturer at UWSP. His writing prompts are very broad and open ended (which is a blessing and a curse).

Ignore the hate from ex-students who were shocked to have someone who didn't handle them with kid gloves. He is a fair grader who will make you a better writer if you pay attention. He is tough when needed, but is very friendly and easy to talk to. Ask for help instead of whining. He is one of the best and most interesting in the whole department.

Funny and easy to listen to. Doesn't always have complete thoughts. Doesn't give much criteria when it comes to papers, but strict about citations.

I really enjoyed being in his class. He definitely expects a lot from his students. However, the experience that you will get from his class is amazing. He is one of the very few professors who will challenge your knowledge. Take his classes knowing that you will need to put in effort for an A.

His lectures were more like discussions. Very open to questions and meeting outside of class if you need it. Goes over a lot of content, and if you bring up video games you'll likely distract him for the entire class.

Professor Williams is a challenging grader, but he pushes you to improve and be a better writer. Very willing to meet during office hours. He loves what he teaches and knows a lot. He also has a pretty good sense of humor which is important when you're buried in post modern poetry.

Read at home, have group discussion/lecture about it in class, then take 3 exams. This is all the class is. No homework, no D2L, no pop quizzes, no in-class writing. Participate, attend class, and write essays for exams. We read 2 books (Maggie and The Scarlet Letter), 4 essays, 6 short stories (5-30pgs), and 3 collections of poetry.

He is an interesting person. He is a very tough grader and expects a lot. His feedback is repetitive at times and it can be hard to determine how to improve. He is a very engaging speaker and encourages discussion. Overall, if you participate, ask him direct questions for guidance, and follow his advice you will succeed. He drank Pepsi every class

I really enjoyed this class! As long as you read the assigned works and listen to the lectures, the exams aren't too bad. Professor Williams always has interesting lectures and adds in entertaining, personal stories.

Prof Williams is very easy to get in contact with. He is always willing to help clarify things if youre confused and will work with you to make sure you have a quality paper. He can get off track at times and can be a little harsh with grading. Overall the work you put in is the grade youll get.

Unlike most, I actually really liked Prof Williams in this course. It was really lecture heavy but I generally found it interesting and he does grades hard but also outlines exactly what he expects as long as you are listening and willing to take good notes. He won't hold your hand through the course but that doesn't mean he's a bad educator.

Brilliant professor that demands work and brilliance from his students. People that complain about him probably missed the point. He is a hard grader but he is fair if you defend your points. He's not there to hold your hand, he's there to guide you if you're willing to engage.

He is an extremely difficult grader. He takes off a lot of points for minor things and in my class, we only wrote three essays all year so it was hard to improve if you had a bad start. But, he was very willing to walk through the critiques he gave during his office hours. Listen to the critiques/advice he gives and you will be a better writer.

Don't be nervous when you read his reviews, he's a great professor! He is very kooky/quirky, but it adds to the experience. There are 4 assignments—they can be difficult as he doesn't give rubrics and grades pretty harsh. He tells lots of funny stories, and always has a coke zero. don't be afraid to ask a question either, he is willing to help!

Fair grader for the accelerated course. Doesn't have a rubric and avoids canvas like the plague, but 4 papers over the course a semester + 2.5/wk lectures were super easy. I cannot stress how important going to his office hours is, . He's actually super fun and intriguing as you get to know him and he loves to yap for lectures.

Prof Williams is great. He's authentic and purposeful in bringing lectures full circle. He's refreshing. He knows what he's talking about. Prof Williams is not interested in hurting your feelings, but he will tell you straight whether or not you were successful. Take Williams' classes if you want to grow as a student. Expect the grade you deserve.