He's a great teacher that gets you to think outside the box. If your an ESL student try another teacher...he's an advanced instructor that has lots to give to the right type of students. He's great!

As with any required class, you're there because you have to be, not because you want to. Steve picks up on student's interest in writing and will help push them to succeed. Complaints on his style are more than likely from people who didn't want to be in an english 101 class in the first place, although his 101 class should have been a 102 because it did focus more on critical thinking than comp.

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Excellent instructor. Provided written, clear descriptions of assignments. If you wanted to do well, all you had to do was ask. He was readily available. to help those who wanted it, so I guess he favors students (in spite of gender) who want to improve. Take his class if you love to write or want to improve your writing. Hope he teaches 102.

only sat in on one of his classes but his syllibus says that you shouldn't take his class if youare easily offended. He said that he will use profanity and have sexual disscussions and other questionable topics.

Awesome. . .best teacher ever!

Tough grading, but he was extremely helpful.

I think he was awesome! I actually learned something from him! a little tough but nothing to the extreme, I really enjoyed the class. (WAY BETTER than the English 102 professor I had!!)

anybody who says that he's too hard is either lazy or a complete idiot. i enjoyed his class...especially the group discussions. An A is not hard to get if you actually pay attention and do what you're suppost to. I would definetly suggest Estus over the other fools that teach at crafton hills... don't be afraid to actually learn something

Not an easy class, but what do you fools want? Estus is cool and his smartness makes him hot! haha

Everyone in my class learned a lot about composition, despite their best intentions. This teacher does have a dry, acerbic wit, perhaps not to everyone's liking. I greatly enjoyed that elements of the class resembled Master's level classes: my classmates did not all appreciate it. Not a class for the lazy, but most geeky types will get on well.

Great professor. 102 was my second time taking him after 101 and I liked him even more the second time around. He's eccentric and witty which keeps the class entertaining. He's a thorough grader and expects you to stick to his guidelines, but what good professor doesn't? Succeeding in his class is not hard as long as you do the work and do it right

Nice, funny professor. :)

English is my worst subject. Previous instructors passed me into 101. I didn't know how unprepared I was until I took this class from Estus. I wish I had him for my earlier classes, so I wasn't so far behind. I had to work really hard to get a good grade, but it was worth it. I learned a lot. I wish he was a full time instructor.

ENG 102 is "Intermediate Composition and Critical Thinking." Those who came unprepared to this class because their 101 instructors were too easy might find this class challenging. My cousins and friends took this instructor and said he really helped prepare them to transfer. So suck it up. Do the work, and you will be a better writer for it.

I took both ENG 101 & 102 from the guy. It was the best decision I made! No other instructor on campus cares as much as Estus about doing it right. It was hard at first, but I now know how to write honestly & clearly. If he didn't care or wasn't helpful, I wouldn't have graduated from a four-year and be starting grad school in the fall.

Smart, fair, funny, and pretty tough. A good teacher with really good material. Not my major but Im thinking it over.

I started out terrified but I've ended up loving the subject. Mr. eStus has funny stories and even tells jokes about grammar! (I know, strange;) Mostly he is really, really helpful.

I learned lots, including (unfortunately) that I was poorly prepared. What was good wasnt learning this (ouch) but figuring out, with the professors help, how to move ahead. I am grateful for Estus' input and his really careful reading and comments and such. And I did better grade-wise than I thought I would (always nice).

Took him for 101 and 102, and I would take him for more if I could. One student called him cool. He looked uncomfortable about that, but I'd call it accurate. Anyway, interesting readings, even if some were creepy (some derpina freaked out about every one). No textbook, money saved, happy me.

All you had to do was be polite and work like mad on EVERYTHING... from "diction" to "grammar" to "formatting" to "not going crazy." Hard but worth it.

Some woman actually said he wont fail her because shes blond. Then the grades started coming. Should have tried another hair color? Great overall.

Film analysis was the best part. I had no idea...

I have never worked so hard in my life but I think the same goes for the prof. He is thorough, helpful and (only when he should be) kind and supportive; and a tough grader when he has to be. I survived AND I prospered. And I now recommend.

Super entertaining and chill. There's a lot of writing (duh), but if you take your papers seriously, put a good amount of effort in, and follow his instructions, you'll do fine. Class discussions are really interesting and even quite funny (as long as you're not easily offended), so participate in them and you'll get a lot out of his class.

Yeah he's a tough grader but he's also hilarious and a fantastic teacher. Don't take his class if you're easily offended, he's kind of a smart ass. If you're serious about your school work and have a decent sense of humor, you'll love him.

Taking his class was the best thing I have ever done. He will make you read, but his material is amazing! He did not require a book, and provided all the material. Professor Estus made me engage and think, and after all his lectures I always felt inspired, not to mention he is hilarious!!

suprised to see people saying there is too much writing, its a writing class. its crazy b/c grades and assignments are tuff but that is what college is about. am aiming for a B about (C+ so far...) but if i dont get it... that's ok. at least i am learning alot (just kidding, a lot is two words: i remember).

Kinda funny. i dont know how I did yet but glad i took the class. beyond complete. spelling check, grammar check, mla check, everything else check. hard but worth doing.

Only 1 group project so don't worry, it's not a speech class and the prof gets that. Hard class but not deadly hard. Listen and read and you'll probably be fine.

Glad I did it

Without doubt one of the best instructors on campus. He expects thoughtful, intelligent writing and responses, and when he gets these he responds with fine critiques and solid grades. True, if you struggle with writing, you might want to take someone else. I found the course somewhat difficult, but I did better than survive.

Professor Estus is a one of a kind teacher. He's funny and witty and observant. If you present him with an unformed thought, he will break it down and point out the errors. A big problem though is not being able to read his comments on your paper. I was too afraid to ask about them, but I got an A in the class. He's an idea man, not a grammarian.

Theres no one else like him. If you want to work hard and actually learn something worthwhile, take this man. Just dont expect handouts, favors, or ease.

Something good every day, great every week, profound every course. I have taken him twice; I wish there could be a third time.

English is my worst subject, so I expected this class to be hard. It wasn't as bad as I had expected. Plan to work hard, attend every class, do every assignment, and participate in class. It is worth it. p.s. Don't plagiarize. Don't cheat. And definitely do EVERY assignment. And you'll do well.

His take on aint and other such peculiarities of the language is refreshing, in a non-browserish way. (The only computer joke I know, and you all dont laugh?) Wish he was full time, but Ill bet he does too. Then again, maybe he doesnt. Who can say? He seems incredibly self-possessed. What does he need with even more hours a day of us?

Tough grader? Well, that's just too bad. The best in a small group of first-rate lecturers? Sure. Are his standards high as God's shoetops? Yes and yes, but think what they say about Those Who Did Well. Would I take this dude again? I would, but I'd be wearing my ego-saving waders from Lands' End. (See, I do know about the apostrophe.)

I like him and I liked the class. I might be nervous if I were a beginner, but Im not that guy, so Im not that nervous. I mean, I wasnt so I wasnt. The art project was really about Russians and pacing and meaning. Pretty cool overall.

It was exhausting, but I was glad for the opportunity to find out just how good I was (or, uh, wasnt). I can write who knew? But it was a long time before I figured out that I was gonna pass with a good grade. (Keeping us in suspense seems part of the plan) Overall, a tough but really good experience. (Twice: I took him for 101 AND 102.)

Accomplished and scary smart, with a mind like a steel trap made from a screen door, he says. Anyway, funny and intriguing, with a genuine interest in ideas and what you do with them. We watched three movies, one of them about 30 mins long, and the rest was reading, writing, and discussion. Fun, in a work your brains out kind of way.

I find writing kinda tough but the subjects he picked helped a lot. They were never boring. Heads up, college is about reading, so get used to it.

Gotta say, its a love-hate thing with you people: the slackers (always on their phones) are mad about their grades and the hard workers (always reading & writing) are happy about theirs. Simple as that. Me? I was preeeety happy...

Discussions range widely. I remember talking about everything from art to politics to science, all in two hours, and it all connected up. Maybe he grades a little hard for some people, but a good grade from Prof. Estus really means something. Unless you just wanna get by, I recommend him.

Took him twice. Kinda fussy about how you use words and how you quote because he says he has to prepare us for university work. Heck dude isnt that what youre making us do now. But its OK. I dont want to go to Cal State and find out I dont know anything. A friend had to repeat english, I dont think that will happen with this prof's students.

I actually really like Professor Estus, he is pretty funny. He is strict though, no phones in class, and there is quiet a bit of reading that you need to do and comprehend. In his class grammar, MLA formatting, and a correct works cited is really important, but I thought he was really cool. I would take him again, he just makes you actually do work

Didnt take him for 101 but I wish I had. Interesting readings, interesting class. I found it really hard but worth it (I did well!). Do every assignment, and do it on time.

Ive taken lit and comp courses at two and four year schools, and Ive got to say that this guy knows a lot. I had a lot of sssssssssssssssssssssssssssin his class (102). He carries his learning lightly, as people say, but youre never in doubt that hes a smart (and good) man. Highly recommended.

"I retook the class with another professor and passed easily with an A": doesn't that tell you something? It's not my intention to insult other profs, but if Prof Estus is hard and (some) others are super easy, that's a bad sign, don't you think? I'll take the tough grader. Grades aren't everything, anyway.

I took English 101 online with Professor Estus. It was basically self-paced, so I wasn't in a live class at all. However, through text I found Professor Estus to be funny and helpful. He gave clear directions for the assignments and good feedback on essays. Proper formatting and grammar are important. Just follow directions and you'll be fine.

Really an awesome class

This class was very interesting and a lot more enjoyable than I expected. He deserves a higher score, honestly. He does a great job engaging with the whole class, even online. It is structured so well! Take this course!

Needed this class to transfer and was lucky to add it. Self-motivation is key. If you want to do well and improve, logon and stay on top of weekly tasks. I loved the range of topics discussed and videos watched as part of the class. There were graded assignments with a decent amount of feedback. Take him before you transfer.

Not easy but not hard either. He provides lots of feedback. He is very responsive and loves his job.

I took this class online. I didn't get the grade I wanted, but I learned a lot. Some used AI to write for them and got better grades. Some got caught not writing their own stuff and tried to get the him in trouble. The class is not easy, but work hard and get better.