Very helpful! Makes this class so fun! I actually looked forward to coming to his class!

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gary was great, i loved how comfortable he made me feel in class. he was very interesting and i would recommend him to everyone

Cool dude, He is laid back and also treats students as peers. recomend taking his class to anyone

Great guy! one of the most personal teachers, he is more like a older friend/tutor than an ego bloated professor. You can't coast through class, but if you want a teacher you feel good about working hard for, and repays you with respect and A's pick Mr. G

One of the Best Teachers at Cape Fear, If you have to take English you should try and take on of his classes. He is a hard teacher but the class is enjoyable and not boring - worth the extra work

He is a great teacher and he is very easy going.

Love him! You HAVE to do all of the work, and you HAVE to attend class. Gives you PLENTY of opportunies to make up work (but there is a lot of it). Very nice, easy going, helpful teacher. Try and get Mr G if you can!

He is my favorite instructor at CFCC. Take his class if you are ready to work hard and learn more than you could imagine from an English class.

He is a funny teacher. Do all of your work and you will get a good grade.

Although he gives lots of work, if you are willing to actually learn something in an English class, take this class. He goes way beyond the basics of the English class and introduces philosophy. He also always has some quirky anecdotes to make the class exciting.

Good teacher overall. Pay attention and do what's asked. Do NOT get behind! You'll be sorry at the end of the semester!

A teacher that really knows what he is doing. Assigns a butt load of homework, but hey this is not middle school, you actually have to work when your an adult. Gary is honest and fair. If you fail, its definitely your fault.

I love this class! Mr.G does give out a LOT of homework and it's easy to get behind on your journals. He is interesting and funny. A really nice guy. I definately would recommend him and look forward to taking his Eng.112!

Very good teacher. He does give alot of homework but he knows his stuff!!! I would take another class of his anytime. Be warned... Do not miss a class... you will fall behind.

His class was tough, there was an incredibly high amount of work, but you really learn a lot. He is positive, and excited about teaching the field, and he was a very good teacher to have. I received an "A" so it is possible. Just bust your hump and do what he asks.

Professor Gulliksen is a great teacher. You can tell he loves what he does. I have taken English 111(night class) and 112(online) with him and enjoyed both classes.

It is safe to say that this class is a very difficult class for any college student who is taking other courses. The work isn't that hard... but the work load is nearly impossible! The teacher, himself, is a great guy. He loves what he does. He is helpful and will teach you everything that you need to know! You have to be willing & ready to learn.

He is a great teacher and in my opinion college students should know how to write a paper before they take his class. Analyzing literature takes time and I had no problem taking this class, although I had 12 hours, not 14.He lays out his policies the first day so don't stay if you can't hang.

Hard Work but it is worth it because yiu learn alot.

One of my favorite instructors. Heavy work load but if you dont get behind you can earn an A.Great reading voice, he can read to me anytime. Hate there are not more upper level lit classes.

Tough class/lots of homework. No clarity in some assignments. He read to the class a poem before every class like we were his kids. Great reading voice & spoke needed accents. At graduation, he was one of the speakers & I was proud he worked us so hard. I learned a lot & earned my A. Great professor, who loves what he does.

Awesome teacher, especially if you're honestly interested in being a better writer and learning about the classics. Easy class to fall behind in unless you ASK QUESTIONS; he's easy to talk to and leads a intellectually challenging class. I'll be signing up for more of his courses. Earned an A even after submitting final project late.

Kind of a tough grader, but generally very fair and understanding.

English 112 with Mr. Gulliksen is NOT for sissies. He teaches on a University level and challenges on the same level. Be prepared for a large amount of work. Writing on a scale below college level is not tolerated. Not liking him is optional, but respecting him is NOT optional. I am extremely grateful for the writing techniques he taught.

It has been years since I took Gary's class, but I decided to go back and read the reviews for some of my favorite professors. I loved Gary's class so much, that I took another one of his classes the next semester. Great teacher. I genuinely miss his class.

Very hard teacher. Even harder grader. So much homework. But this guy knows what he is talking about. If you want a university level teacher at a community college then get this professor. If you want to skate by and collect FA checks with no work then stay out of there.

Gary is a very demanding teacher but if you do the work it will pay off and he will notice you. There is a lot of work but he is generally an easy grader.

Mr. Gulliksen is by far the best English teacher I have ever had. He is extremely passionate, and very knowledgeable. He does assign quite a bit of homework, but it only increases your knowledge of the subject matter, and your writing skill set. He is clear about what he wants and expects from his students, IF you listen. He is great, overall.

Professor Gulliksen is a great source of literary information. Although there is a bit of homework, the assignments were enjoyable and only seemed overwhelming during the final weeks of class. Overall, this class was very enjoyable.

If you care about your education you will enjoy this class. It's as though he can see who cares. The work load was steep however this puts so much in the grade book that you can afford to do poorly in some other areas.

He is very inspirational. Expect a challenge. Mr. Gullkisen doesn't expect you to be a great writer. He can help you become a great writer. Pay attention. Appreciate the talent he has and learn from him.

If you don't care about English and becoming a better writer, you probably won't pass this class. However, if you are willing to put in the work and take advantage of a truly inspiring teacher who has an honest love for English, I highly recommend. I would take this class again in a heart beat. Tough grader, hard to impress, totally worth it.

With this professor you really have to get him to respect you as a student. Not in arguing, but in respecting him while standing true to your own opinion about topics. Do not try to BS him. If he sees you making a real effort then he is all for helping. DEFINITELY let him check your long papers during office hours. That made the biggest grade diff.

He is an amazing professor! He is cares about his students. He awesome lectures. He is a published author. Easy to listen to and I would definitely try to take all the classes he teaches!!!

Mr. Gulliksen was an amazing teacher! At first he is really tough but he relaxes after the first week or so. There is a lot of homework but it is really easy. You have as many extra credit opportunities as you want throughout the semester. The only thing is you WILL NOT pass his class if you are not present. Over all great teacher!

. Such a great character, old soul, kind and gentle, has an amazing voice he'll often read to you with. Great scholar and insightful person. You must do the work though. Reading and writing papers that test your critical analysis skills. You owe it to humanity to indulge in American Literature for a semester with Mr. OG Gulliksen

Mr. Gulliksen is an excellent professor. I learned so much from him and respect him. Despite what others have said, I have not found him to be arrogant or rude. He is really helpful and understanding if you are willing to do the work. Show up, work hard and give a damn. You'll pass.

He is a tough teacher that give lots of homework and you will feel like you need a whole semester dedicated to that class. His papers are tough because he does not like the use the words "it" or "is." He does give you two free cards of missing assignments. He also gives tons of extra credit. If you work hard you will receive an excellent grade!

If you do not like to read do not take his class, but if you read the material, and prepare then you can make a great grade! He offers tons of extra credit and will always offer help with papers in the writing lab. By far one of my favorite teachers.

I liked this course. But if you do not enjoy reading or writing papers this is not the class for you. So far I have written 30 (1 page) journals, 3 big (3+ page) papers, plus many other 1+ page assignments. You read many essays in the book. He gives extra credit, allows 4 absences, and allows 2 extensions. Also, after 3 errors in a paper it's an F!

The best English teacher I have ever had. He has been teaching forever, so if you think you can come up with a new excuse, try again. If you aren't going to work hard he will weed you out. If you are looking to learn something, take the class.

Any of his classes are a lot of work. He does ease up after the first couple of weeks though. Shares a lot of personal experiences which ended up being really interesting. Lots and lots of writing.

Professor Gulliksen, although being considered a hard teacher and assigns many assignments he still is an amazing teacher! Even though I struggled I little to hand in all my stuff, my writing skills improved tremendously! If you love English definitely take him, you'll love all the assignments he gives you.

At first I was very worried I would not like his class, but I ended up LOVING it! I wish I had taken a class with him sooner, because I would've taken more of his classes. He assigns of 1 page journals, in-class essay test, true/false test, and at least 2 formal essay. Just do the work, pay attention in class and actually try to enjoy the reading.

I took Eng111 & 112 with Mr. G. He will reciprocate to you what you give to the class. If you don't try or don't care, he'll tell you to drop the class. He seems intimidating & there are times when I despise him, but he truly wants what's best for your education. I'm a much better writer now, but if you aren't willing to work, do not take his class

Professor Gulliksen is a difficult teacher mainly because of the workload, but if you manage your time properly it is completely doable. He's passionate, funny, and entertaining, so the chance that you'll be bored during his class is small. You'll get a lot out of his class whether you like English or not.

Really good teacher. There is quite a bit of homework, but if you work hard it is easy to get on his good side, but just make sure not to get on his bad side. He offers lots of extra credit opportunities if you need them too.

Its been a couple semesters since Ive taken him. At the time, I despised him bc of the amount of work he assigned & how hard it was, but honestly, I got into my top 2 dream schools and have to give him a lot of credit. He challenged me & my writing has gotten much better since his class. Dont take him if you need a good grade, take it to improve

He does not treat us as different just because we are at a Community College, which is amazing. It really prepares you for future classes if you are to transfer. He is very understanding if you have a good reason of why an assignment is late. Get on his good side. Go to class every day. He cancels class a lot. Do not slack off, or you'll be behind.

While the workload in this class will prove demanding he makes himself available outside of class time to help you if needed. Students are given ample opportunity to do extra credit work to boost your grades or to make up for missed classroom time. I found him to be fair, challenging and overall an excellent professor. I had him for 111 and 112

I am currently taking Professor Gulliksen's class, and I have had a great experience in his class. While he does give a lot of homework, he gives constant reminders in class. You can truly see he cares about every student. As long as hou keep on top of the work you will do fine in his class.

A really understanding professor, assigned a lot of papers along with a journal a week. Over all lectures are enjoyable.

I had Mr. Gulliksen for two semesters, ENG 111 and 112. The class is pretty straight forward, he has been teaching for a long time and knows what he is doing. If you are willing to put in a little effort, and respect/ trust his methods, you'll be successful in his courses. I love Mr. Gulliksen, I wish I could have him again! Highly recommend.

Prof. Gullicksen was amazing. I took two of his classes, and he always led them with a calm passion and responsibility to teach and to impart knowledge, but also to push us to do better. He gave us extra credit options that had us experiencing new things and meeting good people, and his lectures were so fascinating. Great professor, 10/10