Very nice pro-student instructor. Took Playwriting for two semsters.Had a blast and learned a great about the craft. Has a sense of humor albeit a dry one which suits him quite well.

Didn't learn much in class-kind of stupid material covered. But Sherlock is a great guy to hang out with

When I entered his class the first day he struck me as the type of teacher you would see in a CS Lewis novel. He is a great instructor...very clear and consice, and very helpful.

Professor Sherlock is by far the best teacher I have had. I took his "Views on Death and Dying in Literature" and the subject is incredibily interesting and seriously, I haven't laughed like that in a class ever. I learned a great deal from him.

Just and all around great teacher. A pleasure to listen to and VERY Dapper dresser! Great times and good discusions

Took Views of Death and Dying and had a great time! Fascinating topic, great discussions and Sherlock was a riot! Take the class for an easy A (if you read and participate in class)- no test, just writing and a major project at semester's end.

EASY A!!!!!!Excellent teacher! I don't think I will ever have an instructor like him. Take your essays to him before class and he will correct them for you before officially grading them -- a lot of extra credit too.

I had fun in this English class. Mr. Sherlock is an intelligent professor and I would recommend him to a friend any day!

Very interesting instructor, but a very hard grader. Prof. Sherlock is very intelligent and easy to listen to. Discussions in class were very entertaining and fun.

Prof Sherlock graded you hard but fair. He was very clear and concise and you will learn a lot in his class. Very enjoyable class. A must take class.

Definitely not an easy class, but there is potential to do well if you pay attention. Lot's of essay's, but you have plenty of time to get them edited and re-written. He is a good teacher. I would definetely reccomend his class.

I was absolutely giddy to take this class. Mr Sherlock is a good teacher but likes profound subjects. If you write on something profound you will get an A. His reading list is very good also he's very interesting and class dicussion is worth it so read the books.

Mr. Sherlock is a tough instructor. He is a hard grader and expects a great amount of work from his students. He can be mean and condescending, especially to women! With all the bad said, he has made me a better writer from explaining and commenting on all errors.

Not only a very well taught and laid out class, but the guy is very admirable/caring. I had a difficult end of the semester due to illness, and he had gone out of his way to help me out. Yeah he's harder than the other joke professors in the dept, but he's gearing you up for UCSD/SDSU/USD. Thanks!

In all sincerity, Sherlock is really an unbelievably bright guy. His teaching and technical skills are better than those of any English professor I've encountered while at Boston U, RPI, Mesa and UCSD. Don't be mistaken, he will challenge you, but only to make you a better writer. Sign up for him!

Professor is admirably intelligent and easy to learn from. Yes, he challenges you and the work is not always easy, but is that not the point of furthering your education? He grades fairly and actually reads everything you turn in. I wrote about some crazy topics and he freely gave his opinion without prejudice. Not to mention, he is totally HOT!!

Class wasn't what I expected, but still kinda cool. Interesting teacher, guest speakers are boring as hell though

great teacher and great guy. Take him!

If you're SMART, easy-going, and a liberal (thinker; not politically), Karl Sherlock is the teacher for you. My favorite, though I doubt I'm his. He doesn't pick favorites. He simply appreciates people who speak in his classes. Imagine that! I would argue that teaching is a game to him -- he was serious regardless of personal strife.

This teacher only wants the best for his students. He is extremely helpful and understanding. I believe that if your not willing to come prepared for class then it his obligation to kick you out. The course may only be hard for you if you dont study and I believe that Professor Sherlock is a living man who teaches well.

hes a nice guy, just dont let him catch you sleeping or not taking notes. take lots of notes! lots of group work. his class is boring and hard to sit through beacuse its not all that interesting, he knows its not that interesting. if you come unprepared he may make you leave. he will come after you if you leave class early without telling him. hes

Karl's class is challenging, but worth it. He's by no means easy, and forces you to think for yourself. Some people can't handle it, but I respect him immensely. Yes, there will be a lot of reading. Yes, there will be essays. The tests are really tough. But if you're intelligent, interested and literate, you'll leave his class feeling INSPIRED!

This was the hardest class I have ever taken! Five research papers that start off at 5 pages and make their way to 20, and an outline for each! Also, an oral presentation and a lot of reading. Although I did end up with an A, it wasn't easily acheived! If you're at all conservative, don't tell him! If you're at all liberal, he is more so!!!!

I took his Death and Dying class and it was great. He is really nice and stretches your mind like crazy. But uses a lot of big words. Lots of existential thinking. LOTS of reading and only really 2 assigments which were not too hard. Very interesting class, lots of group discussion (you dont HAVE to talk but its part of your grade). Fun to take.

Returned to college after being out for 25 years - two years ago. This professor's poise and demeanor still positively influences me to this day. My oververbose & redundant writing style needed a checkup, but he recognised that I was searching for my voice, and tactfully guided me with sincere comments on all papers. An inspiratioanal role model.

Engaging and interesting teacher. He will get on a student who seems to be slacking. Karl works hard and the students respect his devotion to the craft. I do.

Sherlock is amazing. Take Views of Death and Dying in literature! I was so interested in everything we talked about. I had almost no interest in what the class was about, and simply took it for units. I turned out more than pleasantly surprised, and the themes and topics we discussed in class have influenced my thoughts in a personal way.

Sherlock is not bad. Class time is devoted solely to group discussions. He hasn't really taught anything so far this semester. You don't have to read the text to contribute to discussions...just wait 20 min and he'll summarize the readings for you.

Prof. Sherlock always challenges me to think about things I normally wouldn't. It's true, he's a little hard to follow sometimes, but he truly has in-depth knowledge on his subject and a sense of humor to boot! His death and dying class I took last semester was an eye-opener.

Advice first: READ or you won't understand the lecture or be able to participate in class, which is a huge chunk of the grade. PARTICIPATE. I'll admit that it took me awhile to warm up to him, but he genuinely cares about what he is teaching and makes the material interesting. He is an easy grader if you actually try. I would take him again!

This professor is one of the best I've ever had, if not the best. He knows how to facilitate an active discussion, and to ask questions that compel you to really think. It was an amazing experience, and I wish all teachers could be as motivating and inspiring to students. Take Views of Death and Dying.

LOVES to listen to himself talk and uses the biggest and most complex words to say the simplest things. He seems completely pompous BUT... I have never learned so much in one class in my life! I've never worked as hard as I had to in his class, but I LEARNED. I'd recommend him, but if you take his classes, you will WORK!!!

I've never worked so hard for a "B" in my life! I cried and stressed out SOO much over this class. I would seriously feel like I had to take a #2 before going.. But in the end.. It was the best experience I've ever had. I learned so much about myself as a person, a student, a teacher and a writer. If you want to better yourself..TAKE HIM!!!!

Very intelligent person yet he sorta needs to calm down with the papers he expects us to write, they are very strenuous and very time consuming. I enjoyed listening to his lectures and I learned incredibly so much about writing from him, but this teacher was pretty difficult

this class was exactly what i expected, a crash course in eng and sherlock is a really thorough instructor. class is hard and fast paced, probably wouldnt recommend it for students fresh out of h.s. and lazy cause there is a lot of work, but i WOULD recommend for everyone else.

Sherlock is a great teacher, but he prefers that you take creative writing and conform it to his standards. It's not just a write whatever you want kind of class; there is a rubric. There are no tests or quizes. He strives for your creativeness & grades with feedback to make you a better writer. Attend the workshops, do the work, & you'll do fine.

This is not a class you will do well in if you do not know how to write a solid literary paper. That being said, I learned A LOT from this class. I struggled with the midterm essays but by the end of the course he helped me write a great final paper. His expectations are high, but it is great if you plan on transferring to a UC.

This class was difficult but I definitely learned a lot. Good professor. Yes, take this class.

Very tough class, but was pushed to be a better writer. Take a class with him if you want a challenge!

Professor Sherlock is a very tough teacher but you will learn a LOT. This is a big boy class that gets you ready for the real world. You will spend a LOT of time doing essays. You will be a much better writer. You will do a LOT of work. Do not take this class if you have a heavy schedule. He is very cool guy. Thank you Prof. sherlock.

Great Professor! He expects his students to be familiar with how to write, read, and think. He won't hold your hand and do your work for you but he will help you get ideas and point you in the right direction. The work challenges you to really think and not just parrot useless bits of nonsense.

I have to laugh at commenters who are indignant that they were expected to know how to write a paper or bring texts to class. I transferred to a UC a couple years ago and this ain't nothing. Y'all better learn how to college now ... unless you're just here for the financial aid.

Ok, I had him for poetry, so if you're taking him for something other than that, read the other reviews. For poetry, however, he knows his stuff. He's a great poet and offers great feedback on students' poems. Since he knows that his own opinions on work are just that, he grades based on if you've done the work rather than the quality of it.

Whatever notes he leaves (feedback) make sure to apply it to your revisions and you will get a good grade. I went to almost every open office and to the writing center and I received an A in the class. If you are going to do the bare minimum not the teacher to take. Bring your book to class, he will make you leave if you do not have it.

He is really intelligent and he'll let you know. I found his lectures and discussion of material extremely interesting, but he did not use any sort of portal so I had no idea what my grade was all semester! You had to go to his office hours, and for students who work, that is asking a lot. I enjoyed him but others did not and I understand why.

I've never had Sherlock for English 120, but I did have him for American Lit. & poetry he was always more than willing to help. He may come off as intimidating, but he's totally approachable! Really nice! His class may be hard at times, but it will only help you in the long run, he means well. He was always passionate about material, which helps.

I've taken him for Poetry twice now. (Plan on taking him again). Gives really good feedback. Does what he can to help you improve as a writer. Once in a while he talks about himself, but not too often and its always interesting subjects too. He's very good at responding and he's actually really approachable.

Funny, quick witted, and insightful

BRILLIANT PROFESSOR! Not an easy A. Seriously get's you to think, extremely difficult but I loved his class and the material required to read! Don't think you'll pass by slacking,don't be afraid to ask for help, prepare for the essay assignments they are heavy example like 10 pages 5 different SCHOLARLY sources! LOVE HIM... we don't deserve him!

I literally just picked Professor Sherlock because of his name, if Im being honest. Little did I know that I would be extremely glad I did! He is interesting to listen to, is very nice, and really knows his stuff. He does expect you write papers, but he is very clear about format & expectations, plus he will answer questions if you have them.

Love this man! I can't wait to take another class from him. Really knows his stuff!

He was a very fair professor with interesting course content. Make sure you look at the assignments ahead of time because due dates in the description don't match due dates on canvas.

I absolutely loved his class! If writing isn't your strong suit, you might find his class a bit challenging. The course revolves entirely around skepticism, which I found personally captivating and mind-stimulating. One aspect that stood out to me was the professor's exceptional communication skills. Whenever I emailed him, he responded promptly.