I enjoyed his classes, although the books that he had us read were very boring. However, I always learned a lot while in his class. He's a really nice guy too.

REALLY hard grader, but a wonderful teacher. I knew how to write papers before I took the class, but I REALLY knew how to write afterwards. Expect to work hard and spend LONG hours writing papers, but you'll get a lot out of it. Slackers, stay away!

Very hard grader, but very entertaining in class. Very helpful with writing! But you know what he expects - ALOT.

Carter is a great teacher - he takes a required class and makes it fun and interesting.He asks difficult questions in class and encourages discussion, which seems to throw off some people. Take him if you like quirky, intelligent teachers.

very good, very smart, very funny, very interesting, very very

Great teacher - best 104 english class you can take. Makes it interesting and fun. Watched music videos/Simpsons for research IN CLASS. Big points for participating in class.

I really liked the class. He was funny, and I liked the discussions brought up in class. Yes, he required you to work, but that's fine. He wasn't as bad (I don't think) as some people portray him to be.

Great teacher and very helpful. She makes sure that you get the concept down and is very accessible if you have any trouble. sometimes she'll send you e-mails just because she's bored.

Carter is an awesome guy! His class seemed hard at first but I definetly learned a ton! Definetly take this guy! Not to mention he had a goatee down to his chest when I had his class!

Great teacher, I hate english, but he made it interesting and fun. This discussions were great. I learned a ton in that class, I highly recommend him.

This guy was quite a character. The class discussion rarely went far off topic, and the class was focused. I just retook eng104 with him and it was a lot better than the first round. He is always available for help. Although eccentric, he helped us all be better writers.

Prof Carter was an outstanding teacher. I got a lot out of his class. He wants you to learn and you do have to put forth a lot of effort, but its worth it. I highly recommend him!

I learned more in this class then any other that ive taken. I know I am a better writer then I was! I thought his class was going to be really hard, but as long as you do what he asks, hes a very very fair grader. Im taking him again for my 2 teir course!

Amazing teacher, he made me (a math major) interested in English! That's impressive. If you do what he asks you will do fine. But this class is not for slackers.

Great professor, but demanding.

This is an interesting class focusing on controversial issues found in literature. Warning: If your opinion does not agree with his opinion you won't get your point across out loud in class so unless you want to shout, just drop the class or get used to being quiet.

I loved this class. Interesting topic (controversial and banned texts) which prompted some great discussions. A shame more class members didn't participate in the discussions though. MWC held a lively, thought-provoking class and was always willing to talk through ideas outside of class. Be prepared to talk, work hard and think outside the box.

The class itself is pretty boring but you are going to get that with any ENG 104 class. If you go to Carter for help he will tell you exactly what he wants. I got an A on my first paper because I put in the time and met with him outside of class.

A lot of people on here have been giving him a bad wrap, and it freaked me out before I took this class. Carter's not a bad guy at all. He's actually a really nice guy, and pretty goofy too. In terms of difficulty, yes, he pushes you. But in return you become a better writer. I recommend him. Not an easy class, but a good professor.

Carter will push you but he will also help. He's always available to meet with and knows what good writing is and how to teach it. I've had him for two classes and enjoyed both immensely. He is a bit nutty and thrives off class participation. He likes creative topics for papers and may let you go off the syllabus if you ask.

I have taken both 104 and 232 with Prof. Carter, and it's probably the easiest B you will ever get, but don't have huge high hopes for that A. You learn a lot during any class you take with him, and he loves participation. He's so nice in office hours too, don't be afraid of speaking up.

This teacher could be great or terrible. He grades relatively hard, but if you engage in class, the actual class will be your favorite. He always does something funny every class, and is very entertaining.

Professor Carter is the best. He's absolutely nuts, but is completely fascinating. I loved his course and he was really relaxed during conversation. As long as you do the reading and contribute in class, you'll do well.

Carter is unique. That's the one word to describe him, but it's certainly in a good way. He's a hilarious professor that's incredibly laid back, but also has a passion to see his students learn. Carter gave me an an admiration for Steinbeck, and I truly wish I could take more of his classes.

Super easy. Show up, do the homework. Participate. Easy A.

The class was about vampires so obviously the pop culture aspect alone was incredibly interesting. We worked on creating a website. We wrote papers;& discussed a plethora of interesting aspects of the origins, motifs, and characteristics of vampires. Not only was the class fun, but he was also a great guy who gave people breaks they didn't deserve.

I really enjoyed this class. Michael asked us to read quite a bit, but the grading wasn't too hard and you can get away with not reading everything. I read about half of the material and worked hard. Definitely take advantage of the fact that he is willing to proofread major assignments before you turn them in. Quizzes in here were sometimes tough.

Carter was full of interesting information. The class is about controversial works of art and it can be a bit boring at times. You must read the books because he expects you to participate and answer questions. The books aren't expensive, so this class will save you some money as well.

If you can, take him! He's such a brilliant man who truly cares if his students understand what he's teaching. He expects a lot out of his students but is very good at breaking down exactly what he wants from you. Although there was a LOT of reading, it was all very interesting!

Dr. Carter is an outstanding teacher and friend. He was very helpful throughout the semester. His class was a time to break out of your shell and talk with your classmates. He is very driven and wants you to do well. There is a lot of reading, but it is enjoyable and interesting.

Carter is a great professor! If you appreciate literature, you'll love his lectures!!

He is a very laid-back professor and easy to get along with. He's very understanding if you have to miss class or you forgot to bring an assignment - just email him. There was 1 test - the midterm - and it was very straightforward. We read more than anything but the books were enjoyable. VERY easy class, very enjoyable professor.

Definitely an enjoyable class! I would take it again in a heartbeat. You write two papers and some poems. You get graded on them, and get very clear and distinct feedback. You just revise those and turn them in for a portfolio at the end of the semester. There is readings, but they are enjoyable and worth while! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10.

The lectures are very boring and pointless. I learned nothing in lecture. He just babbles the whole class and makes pointless assignments. I only went to class because he took attendance but I will take him again because he is a very very easy grader and has a open mind when grader. The midterm was kind of tough to.

He is such a gem. He is extremely intellectual and knows his stuff. I don't see why his rating isn't higher. He's good with every student, puts in a lot of effort to get us to talk, and is really funny. I will say he pushes you, but a good prof will do that.

Great professor. Really funny and willing to be generous. Also wants you to succeed.

Mr. Carter is one of the funniest professors that I have taken. There are a few pop quizzes, but if you read the assigned readings then you will be fine. He cares about the students and truly wants everyone to do well. He gives good feedback on papers, and isn't too tough of a grader.

Michael is very passionate about English and definitely shows it. I heard some negative things about him before class, but he turned out to be great. He was fun and always tried to make the class enjoyable. You write 4 short stories, which the TA's grade, and I think they grade harder than Michael himself

Michael is a very nice guy that makes class very enjoyable. You will have a reasonable amount of reading but it is not the end of the world if you do not complete it. He is very easy to talk to and is super flexible. This class is definitely not an easy A due to the fact that there are so few points in the course. He is a pretty easy grader though.

Dr. Carter is knowledgeable in the subject matter and always has cool facts and tidbits to share, too. He's hilarious and eccentric and a pleasure to have as a teacher; he seems to genuinely care about his students. While he's insightful and you can learn a lot from him, he's not very organized and the course doesn't follow the syllabus dates.

Carter is a bit too eccentric for the classroom- but that also makes it fun. Class is easy and often the readings are interesting. Do the work and you'll pass with at least a B.

Prof Carter is honestly the sweetest man you could take an English class from. He is very much an old "Kentucky Hippie" as I say. He is alway so kind & allows everyone to express their opinions (and acknowledges them!) He doesn't lecture hardly ever- its usually a class conversation. Be prepared to read and write a lot & take a few mini pop quizzes

I really enjoyed his class. I don't recommend taking this class if you don't like to read or write essays. He's a really cool guy and his classes are all just conversations about what you are reading. All the books we read were interesting and not all hard to understand. Definitely have to work for your grade as he is a tough grader.

One of the nicest professors I've ever had. As long as you're willing to do some class discussion you should be fine.

The class was a bit tough but if you put in the work and attend class then you should be fine. Classes are a bit boring but the lectures help with the essays and tests. The grades on your papers depend on your TA. Dr. Carter is super nice though. He offers a bit of extra credit as well.

I took this class just to fill my credits up, it is very easy, the professor cares and wants you to do well.

I was intimidated by the 425 label and creative nonfiction as a style, but Carter made it really fun. Our class was small and our discussions were great. He gave great feedback and was open to a lot of flexibility. I would take him for any creative writing class. Just show up and participate and it will be easy.

Carter is a nice guy and funny too. For a 400 level class, I didn't think the workload was crazy. The readings every week are usually pretty short and so are a majority of the writing assignments. The class is discussion-based most of the time, so it helps when people participate. I read lots of great writing in this class and would take him again!

This class is super easy and not a lot of work. Attendance is mandatory though and his lectures were pointless 90% of the time, which was annoying, but the class itself is not hard. As long as you try on the assignments and go to class you will get an A.