Does things his way. Grades hard on papers. provides other opportunities to make higher grades. If you do your work you will atleast make a C.

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Hard but you learn a lot. Very picky. Kinda of wierd. Good teacher. Just turn your stuff in.

His Shakespeare class was very interesting, but you do have a 10pg paper at the end.Granted you HAVE to study and keep up with which quotes he talks about in class (they show back up in quizzes and test) but he still loves what he teaches and thats nice!

Dr. Fike is wonderful, but only take his class if you're willing to commit to the material. He's also quite cute, in a bookish sort of way.

He strives to bring out the best in his students. Its a challenge, but he's a great writing professor

At first, I thought that Fike was going to be extremely hard. However, I worked hard and I was quite proud of the B I made in the class. I learned more from him than I have most other English teachers that I have ever had.

Dr. Fike is extremely helpful-He's always willing to meet with you to discuss any issues that you may be having. I don't understand why people think that he's the devil. He's the friendliest professor that I've had! Also, He respects positions/interpretations of the texts that are well argued.

Dr. Fike is a very sweet person. He has a sense of humor that keeps you interested in the class. His assignments are challenging, but he is always around to offer help to anyone.

Dr.Fike was extremely hard and very intimidating. I was scared to voice my opinion in this class. Yes I did learn a great deal of info from the class but he was to concerned with everyone participating. He also was biased and made it known when he did not like your answer.

Definitely worth the while!

Very hard class. I do not recommend taking this class with any other 300 level English. However, Fike has an uncanny sense of humor that can often hit you by surprise.

I didn't enjoy Fike as a teacher at all-this class was boring I thought-but he's a fair grader and if you pay attention in class,take notes,and read the material,you should do well.Fike is also quite helpful outside of class,and can be a pleasant person when he's in a good mood.Play by all the rules,don't get on his wrong side, and you'll survive.

Dr. Fike is odd. If you don't know what you're talking about, you should probably not offer your opinion b/c he will shoot you down. His tests are easy if you know the material--they are straight from power-points that he posts on the web. He lets you write your term paper in stages which is helpful, but sometimes the criticism he offers is "out of nowhere," like it is not consistent with what he says in conferences. Knowledgeable professor but somewhat abrasive

He's tough but reasonable. I've had him twice already for different classes and because he is demanding and the classes challenging, you actually learn the material and remember it. I wouldn't recommend a non-English major taking his foo level courses because there is a lot of reading and time to be spent on the material.

Dr. Fike is a very intelligent man. Unfortunately, he expects all of his students to be on the same level. The class was rather dry, but not too hard as long as you keep up with the reading. He does the paper in stages, which is very helpful, but he wants you to write Dr. Fike's paper, not your own. If you don't agree with him, too bad.

Dr.Fike is hard. There is no question about it. I am not good at writing papers and I got bad grades at first. But you get a lot of chances to make up for it and in the end I got a B. Not an easy class, but I learned a lot and I write a MUCH better essay now. Work hard, do the homework, stay on top of the essays and ASK QUESTIONS and you will do OK

Loved this class - can be a little tedious at times, but Dr. Fike knows what he's talking about. He likes to make jokes that people don't always get, and wants you to exceed his and your expectations. Great feedback on writing (typed, so you can read it).

He's alright, but definitely not easy. You'll only pass if you're good at papers and you speak up in class. He has a monotonous voice and is awkward most times, but occasionally he makes a joke that's actually funny. You also have to do the reading or at least be able to BS it during class. If you need an easy class, don't take his.

I had Dr. Fike for British Lit and then for Elizabethan. He is one of the best professors I had at Winthrop. If you are interested or at least appear to be, you can do well. He will teach you if you are willing to learn. Not a professor for just an easy grade.

I love Dr. Fike. There aren't a lot of professors out there wh never waste my time, but he's one of the few. I also don't think I could name another professor who spells things out so clearly and does everything short of writing the paper to help his students. He's also one of the smartest people I've ever met.

he is straight forword no doubt but he gets straight to the point. Grades papers pretty hard but does help. He trys to tell jokes but not all of them are really funny.... hes cool though

Dr Fike is a quality professor that truly wants to see students do well. He is straight forward and prepares you for endeavors beyond this class. His class is not easy but it is a typical Winthrop English class- BT

I have to admit that I was terrified coming into this class. I am a junior English major with a great track record but that didn't stop me from being daunted. After the first few weeks, I realized that my preconceived ideas were dead wrong. Dr. Fike is the smartest person I've ever met and I have learned so much in his class! Hard but worth it!

I was scared going into this class. Shakespeare was not something I was comfortable with. Dr. Fike knew what he was talking about and the massive essay for the class turned out to be a lot easier than I expected. Doing it in steps may be time consuming and irritating but it actually works.

Hearing that Fike was the professor for Shakespeare, I was really scared.BUT Fike turned out to be a wonderful professor. Slideshows are available online, and he guides the class discussions to highlight what's going to be on his exams. Fike makes his lectures fun and interesting by explaining shakespeare in the vernacular :) lol

Excellent professor, but no point you are just in it for an easy A. But he tells you exactly what he expects which is better, to my mind, than an easier professor who expects you to magically know what they want. His papers are challenging but he has an in class review and a separate peer review for each one which makes it much easier.

Dr. Fike will tell you exactly what he wants from you, it's your decision to follow through or not. He is one of the best professors I have ever had, and I went into the class hearing every horror story in the book about him. If you are an English major you don't have much of a choice anyway. Hint: Use "No Fear Shakespeare" on sparknotes.

Dr. Fike is hard. He's very opinionated and you can definitely tell. His essays are very challenging. The essays in HMXP are all on your own. Classes discuss the articles you're expected to read every night but they dont help you write your paper. But he does tell you all the technical stuff he wants in the papers.

He is a tough professor, but if you do what he asks, you'll do well. Just do what he suggests on the paper and never say anything bad about Jung!

This guy often gets a bad rap, but I learned a lot in his class. He can be very strict at times and he will kick you out of class if you come unprepared, but after the first few weeks you'll see he's not so bad. The paper guidelines are very thorough, so writing them is not too hard. Do what he asks, you should do fine.

At first you may think he's boring and talks constantly, but he is by far an excellent professor once you get used to him. He's very particular and precise with what he wants in his papers and provides clear helpful feedback. He is also punctual with returning papers. ALWAYS come to his class prepared!!!

Dr. Fike knows a lot about Shakespeare (and about Jung). However he is also very outdated in terms of grammar. He would mark something in my work as a mistake even when I could show him the MLA guide or a grammar book to prove him wrong.

If you're looking to get an easy A, keep looking. If you're looking to learn something, he is your man. He is very strict on grading, but he is always willing to meet outside of class. I can honestly say that I learned a lot in this class and it helped me to better my writing skills. Oh, and if you come to class unprepared, you'll be kicked out.

Dr. Fike is not someone to take if you are looking for an easy A! Yeah, he actually expects students to work hard. If you make an appointment with him in his office hours, you'll always do well on the papers. He's not easy, but you will never be unsure of what you have to do in terms of assignments. Paper prompts are 5-6 pages plus. ALWAYS!

This man is a genius. If you're not taking his class, you're missing out.

Dr. Fike has a rather intimidating reputation so I was pretty terrified to take his class... but, guys... he's really not that bad. Yes, there's a lot of work. Yes, you have to actually try. But the man is a GENIUS and he is always willing to help. Plus he's really freakin' cute when he smiles. Like his face lights up and you just can't hate him.

Dr. Fike is an amazing professor. There aren't many courses I will miss as much as this one. He is incredibly smart and is extremely willing to help any student that comes to his office. I will say that his paper requirements are very specific, but he will tell you exactly how to fix the problem. Great professor for students who desire to learn.

Dr. Fike is a great professor. Yes he has a tough reputation but he really isn't that bad. CRTW was one of my favorite classes this semesters just based off of the class discussions. There are several papers you must write but his requirements are a lot simpler than other teachers. He always gives full outlines and details of what he wants.

Dr. Fike is not the easiest professor - you do have to work! However, he is willing to work just as much as you do. He outlines all of your papers and tells you exactly what he wants. He also types out detailed feedback for each paper you write. He is helpful and funny.

One of the best profs I have had at Winthrop so far! At first Fike and I butted heads, but he taught me techniques to become a better writer. Although it may not seem like it, he really cares for his students. Wanted to take him for CRTW but he isn't teaching it next semester. Loved this class!!

Dr. Fike is nice and funny. However, his quizzes are killer for your grade. You have to really really know the material that you have read in class beforehand. He teaches well but it is a lot of information. Definitely look over his power points before a quiz! Do the discussion questions after each reading to prepare for the final exam!!!

Dr. Fike is an incredibly brilliant man, and if you can get over the horror stories you're going to love his classes. I went into British Lit with a distaste for it and came out with more knowledge and appreciation for the subject than I ever have in any class/subject. If your desire is to come out of college educated, Fike will help you get there.

I heard this class would be super hard and that he is a tough grader. He is, but if you take the time at the beginning of the semester to read through his requirements they aren't that bad. He is tough, but he really cares about his students and is frustrated when they do not perform well. He is extremely encouraging and intelligent.

Lots of people give Fike a bunch of shade for how tough he is, and yeah he's not easy. But honestly... if you would just try you wouldn't struggle much. Everyone I know who failed or did bad in his class is someone who tries to skirt by on things and is just a bad student overall. If you can focus and be a grown up you will have no problems.

Other than correcting my emails, Dr. Fike is a very intelligent person. He gives amazing advice on how to improve your essays. However, he does remind me of one of those "there no such thing as a 100" type of teacher.