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He is very knowledgable about the subject. What a profesor is suppost to be like.

You will not get an "A"! Try to get into a class that has a lot of people b/c if it ends up being a small class, you have to write two page essays instead of multiple choice. If you want to learn about lit take him. If you want to keep your GP

Interesting class, but you will not get an A. Grading policies are a bit confusing. I always get A's in English but I just barely got a B here. I do consider him a great, knowledgeable teacher still.

One of my favorite teachers ever. It is not your usual class where you just memorize and regurgitate. He relied on very fun and insightful class discussions and obviously loved literature.

His class is HARD! He doesn't take attendance, but IF YOU SKIP, YOU WILL FAIL! The material covered in the tests are NOT things that can be found in books; they are talked about in lecture. Interesting topics and discussions.

The subject matter was pretty dry, but his lectures were VERY interesting. It's not so much a lecture, but a large discussion. Really cares about his students;makes it clear he'll help you any way he can. Tries to rile students up, but only to help in discussion and show different points of view.

Great prof if you are willing to work for it. Be prepared to defend your opinions.

I know I would have made better then a D if I would have gone to class. He is an intelligent and insightful man who obviously cares about his students and helping them suceed in the course. It won't be easy but if you work for it you will do well and enjoy yourself.

Great class, really opens your mind to many things

Lit and the Contemporary Reader is like yoga for the brain. If you're cool with constructive criticism and like to read and write, you'll have fun, but if not, you'll fail for sure. Attendance is mandatory.

THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD! yes, the class is hard, but he makes it interesting and makes you care. i hated the class the first few weeks and i hated the material, i got a c on my first test (essay test). but if it was any other teacher, i would have kept that c for the class. i ended up with a B and a great appreciation for reading. trust me.

I really liked this professor. He is one of my favorites on campus. His lectures are a discussion and he really wants to know your opinions. It may seem like he doesn't care what you say and is always trying to prove you wrong, but it's to help you learn from yourself. Opens your eyes to different opinions. He's not afraid to shock you.

Brilliant man!

he is very rude he once called me a prostitute and a flicked me off in a class discussion. beware if you argue with him that you will never be right. he is a smart man that knows his stuff so you have to make sure you keep up and know your stuff too.

Prof Wilson is one of the best professors I've ever had. Though his larger classes are more difficult to pay attention in, if you sit in the front you will be easily engaged. He is a BRILLIANT man. I have yet to meet a more intelligent professor. If you turn in quality work, you will be greatly rewarded. He grades fairly and is very eager to help people outside of class. His lectures really make you think about life, society, and yourself. You won't regret taking his class.

I think he's a real cool teacher, who does his own thing, you know, outside of the box.....he's upfront and honest, doesn't **** around with us......two thumbs up for mr. wilson!!!

essay tests are really tough. but he is an awesome teacher. very willing to help and always makes class enjoyable. he doesnt take attendence, but if you dont go you wont be able to pass. i hated walking the hill to get to lbj, but he made it worth while

Great professor, moderately difficult class, learned a lot.

warning:he does NOT play around.. if he says to read somethin, READ IT. although many may be interested in him for his lack of attendance policy, class is a must in order to properly analyze the literature the way he wants you to. he is deep and intelligent. if you dont like puttin effort into classes, dont take him. he will give you incredible insight and commentary on the readings. if you like intelligent conversations, take him.

Dont talk**** for his class being hard! It was your own fault for being lazy! It WAS hard I pulled a 45 on the first test It was my fault. So I learned how he graded fast. It had MODERATE amount of reading but it was good stuff that one should read anyway. His lectures are the more than you could need. Leads the class discussion exceedingly well.

Steve Wilson is an excellent teacher. His class was very frustrating, but I learned a lot. I would definitely take his class again.

He has been THE best teacher I have had so far! You HAVE to read the readings and I suggest participating in class. He relates all the readings to real day life. He taught me to truely have an open mind to anything. Question your current beliefs and why you have them. Its a thinking class bue you will get a lot out of it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!

Fantastic! He plays the devil's advocate to force people to examine their thoughts and learn, which is harder for some than others. NB: from the previous poster's grammar and spelling, I suspect s/he did NOT have a 4.0 before Wilson's class; if s/he did, s/he deserved to be taken down a peg. Steve's great; a real thoughtful, challenging prof.

Best teacher i've had at Texas State, by far. Don't be scared off my his reviews; I got a 100 in the class (thanks to his gracious bonus points)

Class is usually pretty interesting, a few times it got a little pointless, overall he knows his stuff and tries to get people involved, if youre a thinskined person, dont take this class, better yet just drop out of college, bc the professors arent here to wipe your a$$. 4 tests, 2 scantron, easy, 2 essay, graded pretty harshly-by the TAs.

This class is amazing! Go to class, every time. You can't do well on tests without attending class,taking notes, and doing the assigned readings. He's willing to help you if you make the effort to go see him.

Wilson was my absolute favorite professor. I had him my freshmen year, and never had a better one. He's very intelligent. His classes are not for slackers, but if you want to become more open minded and learn really interesting material, his class is a must. He does a lot of discussion, rather than lecturing. I got an A. It can be done.

Great teacher who made a great class. No one wanted to finish. Lazy students irritate him, so if you're lazy you know what to expect, from everyone as well as Wilson. He does give A's to students who work, read, and think, and he will open your mind unexpectedly. His positive energy is contagious too. TAs grade his Soph-level papers, not his upper.

He was great. Not only did I enjoy the class, but I learned a lot, and it really helped me with skills I need for other classes. You have to engage and be willing to work hard, but it's worth it. This may have been the best class I've had in college. And yes, you can get an A if you're willing to work for it.

Really cool guy, very hard Prof. Very interesting to listen to, an he was able to hold my attention in class. The tests are way to hard. 45 minutes to write 4 pages is not enough. The multiple choice tests are full of questions with more than one answer.

My favorite english by far. I took him for Eng 2359 in the summer, before I even decided to become an english major. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be. Be up to date on the readings. He liked to pick on people to comment on them.

Wilson is a great professor. I am very glad I took this class. His "talking down" is to open your mind and have you look at things from a different perspective. I learned a lot in his class and really came to admire English literature. He doesn't shove the mic in your face, either; usually there are enough people that will volunteer to talk.

Wilson is amazing. If you don't like him as a professor, you probably don't belong in college.

He's a teacher who believes that reading the book, attending class, and taking notes is key to helping you in class. In fact, he awards extra credit in class for attendance. He is a cynic, but it's largely fueled by students who don't read or come to class. His work isn't too difficult. It just requires a slight bit of studying.

I took his class on Kerouac. It was definitely one of my most challenging courses/the source of many stress filled nights. Participation is important, so speak up. Also, seeing him during his office hours is extremely helpful--I highly recommend that. I worked really hard and ended up with an A. Good luck! Challenging, but really rewarding.

This is the class that swayed me over to being an English major. Wilson creates an engaging classroom moved mostly by class discussion. If you love controversy, brilliant texts, and a very sophisticated commentary on them, take this class. I loved coming every day. As far as helpfulness, before his tests, he answers any questions you have on TRACS.

By far the most inspiring teacher I have ever had. He can seem mean at times but really he is very understanding. Make sure he knows you. I've always had trouble with English classes but he made it interesting for me. BASICALLY changed my life. Don't listen to the people who say he's a bad teacher. He's tough but you will learn so much from him.

He is the hardest grader I have ever experienced. Because of his class, I received my first B in my entire life. He is an inspiring teacher, and you will learn so much, but be prepared to work very hard for possibly a low grade. Also, he grades based on whether he agrees with your argument, not if you argue correctly.

Wilson is one of the most interesting professors I've had. He is extremely sarcastic which could come off as being "talked down to". He provides thought compelling ideas and is very inspiring. Your whole grade is based on 4 tests which is tough, but I enjoyed the class.

If you think he is hard or rude, good luck surviving in the real world. It's refreshing to have a prof who actually pushes you to think and do your best. Yes, you have to read, think, and come to class. If this is too much for you, do the world a favor and drop out if college. His classes are absolutely transformative, and I highly recommend him.

If you think he is hard or rude, good luck in the real world. It's refreshing to have a prof who sincerely challenges you to think. Yes, you have to actually read, go to class, and have intelligent conversations with others about the reading. If this is too much for you, you shouldn't be in college.

I took Wilson some years ago, and he was tough, but one of the few real profs I ever took. I'm a PhD candidate now in a prestigious program, I teach literature & philosophy, & I can say that he shaped my career course. Complainers will complain, and all you excellent students out there will gain more from him than you can put into just a few words.

One of the better teachers I've had. He doesn't cater and he doesn't sugar coat anything. Very intelligent and really got me prepared for the rest of my school career. He's tough, but if you're serious he'll be a serious help. If you tend to slack then he won't be much fun.

I am about to take my third class with him and I have learned so much from him. He challenges you to use your education. People complaining are more likely people that like to slack off and want to place blame. He is the Associate Chair of the English department. Not only that, but you are all in college. You should EXPECT to be challenged.

Tough grader/tough love. No reward for opinions unless textually backed up. I am a better writer because of him. Go to office hours, don't miss class. Bring him drafts, he will help you. Be concise in your essays. Challenging and rewarding class.

Dr. Wilson expects you to participate in class and engage with the material. He knows when you're trying to skate by, so lazy students need not apply. He has a reputation as a tough grader, but he grades by reasonable standards for English students hoping to make a career in the field. If you've put in the work, class discussions are a lot of fun.

My favorite professor of all time here at txst!!!! Sarcastic and honest. His lectures will change your life if you go and pay attention. Tests are difficult but if you try you'll do great.

Steve Wilson is an amazing professor who actually cares if you learn something about life and literature. He does creative exams such as one on one discussions or creating a mind web about a book. He can tell if you haven't read the assigned novel and will likely call you out. Classes tend to be based around open discussions of ideas. GO TO CLASS.

Professor Wilson is an insightful man and knows what he is talking about, on the other hand I believe he has a hard time understanding that not all students are on his level of intellectuality and can come off as rather condescending. He takes time to meet outside of class and will go over your rough draft before turning it in. Don't give up.

I took several classes from Steve and he loves to teach, he loves the whole process of academia as a pursuit of knowledge and garnering knowledge through an in depth understanding of writers, context, time and application. I will never read old English again, but appreciate I can teach it to my kids. He's a great man.

One of my most memorable teachers at TX State. I applied myself, was willing to work and I did well in the class. In fact, I was impressed with how much I learned. Steve is a smart guy but can come across as intimidating. He wants to inspire but requires participation from the student, too. He challenged me and I learned a lot. Thanks Prof Wilson.

If you want to learn to look at the world from different points of view and really learn from literature, take this course. This class was challenging but was one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken.

Steve is a tough professor. His grading is hard and he has high expectations for his students, but I have never gotten more out of a class than I did with him. You have to be willing to put in the work. If you're looking for a class that really improves your writing and inspires critical thought (and if you're a hard worker), his class is for you.

Steve is INCREDIBLE. If you're looking for an easy A, dont take him, but if you're looking for a class that cracks your head open & makes you really think about things, he's your guy. It was the most exciting, challenging class I've ever taken. LOTS of discussions & he expects you to contribute & welcomes disagreement & other points of view.

I was a mostly A student in college but I got a C in Wilson's American Lit course due to running out of time on a written exam, When I tried to talk to him about it during his office hours, he refused to offer me any way to redeem that exam score. I would do it again and still get the C because of how interesting and engaging the course was.

You simply have to know what you're talking about in class, because no matter what you say he will challenge you. This shouldn't be a problem if you've read the material, are comprehending the discussion and know how to form complex thoughts. The class was hard and I loved it. Steve is the best.

His lectures are pretty entertaining and make you think a lot. The only thing that seemed unfair was that the final prompt was just a black box and he insisted that there is a prompt. Meaning you couldn't write about anything. Expects a lot from seniors and normal exams do have the prompt. But will take off a lot of points if not high quality.

Professor Wilson's class is challenging but engaging. Though he has strong views, he encourages diverse perspectives. I found Unstuck ai helpful for studying alongside the required readings. Attend class, participate, and you'll gain valuable insights.

This class is VERY heavily graded on participation. You are expected to know the material and be ready to argue for your opinions and interpretations of the texts you read. I participated very little because of my peers, but I got feedback from him on my essays, saying he wished I spoke more. He's caring and respectful, and I would take him again.