A great guy.Very nice and vry helpfull.

Carens is interesting and laid-back, with a really great approach to english. I came into his class HATING english, still got good grades although i had to work my butt of for them. I can not believe how much my writing skills improved, worth the effort

He's a good teacher. He runs a little over with his lectures, but if you pay attention and read the material you will do fine!

Yes he's hard, but he keeps things interesting. If you want an easy class take someone else, but if you want to be challenged and interested take carens. He's the best english teacher i've had in years.

HARD!!! And not a fair grading system! If you are a good writer, take it. If not, GO AWAY!

He's a great guy and very helpful. He is definitely a hard teacher, but if you do the work, you will come out of his class with a lot. Expect to do a LOT of writing and a LOT of thinking though.

Tough class but totally worth it. Carens is a great guy and very helpful as long as you do the work you're supposed to do. There is a good bit of hmwrk, but it all leads into the essays u have to write. And you HAVE to go to class!!

Goodish. I made a B on every paper over 2 semesters. Usually 1 typed page homework every class. No real tests just in-class essays. He says he wants you to visit him in his office to read your papers before you turn them in, I never did, though.

Great prof. Had his class for 3 semesters. Helpful, challenging, demanding, worth it. Mandatory attendance & tough tests, but easy papers.

A Great guy, and extremely knowledgeable. Wants his students to think, as opposed to regurgitating facts.

i love him ! although the material can be a bit boring (but come on, its not his fault) he encourages everyone to talk and think in class. if you go to his office hours and discuss papers before you turn them in you will surely do well. the tests are hard, but not impossible if you read.

Carens is ok, but a bit boring. The class gets a bit repetitive at times (read poem, analyze in class, discuss, rinse and repeat). He's awesome at close reading and writes intelligent critiques of your papers, though, so he's got that going for him. Take him if there's no one better available.

Took him for a very boring class which he, in addition to a hilarious amount of in-class discussion, made into a semi-interesting one. Advice? GO TO HIM for essay help -- he will make EVERYTHING clearer and you are nearly guaranteed an "A" if you just ask him for some assistance. What a great guy

Prof Carens is passionate about Brit lit, so if youre not into deep and intellectual conversation about literature - this class is not for you. However, he is amazing at what he does and is very helpful withpapers. He always tells youwhat he wants from any assignment and is willing to give extra guidance anytime. Plus his sense of humor is classic!

The class was interesting, but pretty difficult. Dr. Carens is brilliant and loves class discussion, so be prepared. He didn't give that many assignments throughout the semester, but he will tell you exactly what he expects for each assignment. Bottom line, be prepared for class and do the readings. His sense of humor is priceless.

Dr. Carens is a wonderful professor; he loves his subject. He is very willing to discuss paper topics and the works he presents in class. Do your reading and he appreciates students who come up with their own views/ideas on the works. Take him, you'll love his humour - if you pay attention.

I thought he was a great proffessor and I learned A LOT about analyzing poetry from him. I really enjoyed his class.

Dr Carens is so intelligent and well-read.. he is also very good at supplying his students with every tool to make the grades. He is always available for help with papers (which I recommend you take him up on). And personally I dont know why his man doesnt have a tamale! I love Brit lit.. but I love Dr Carens more.. haha

Great teacher, not particularly easy, but not excessively difficult. Requires few assignments, and guidelines are always well dictated and clear. Push-over for paper extensions etc. genuinely concerned with your ideas and oppinions. nice.

awesome teacher but he will make you work so if your lazy like me you might have to put in a little extra effort. But he'll make it worth your while.

Good professor, does seem to have a passion for the subject and wants students to do well. Refuses to admit when he is wrong. Caused a delay in the grading of my final paper until after end of the semester and gave me an attitude when I asked him when I could expect my grade. Never told me what the grade was.

Very passionate about his subject material. Interested in promoting class discussions. Hard test grader, fair essay grader. Go to his office to look over your paper before it is due and he will tell you what to correct. Recommended if you have a wide vocabulary and a preference for tall blonds.

Mr. Carens is actually an extremely intelligent guy, and really passionate about what he teaches. His essays aren't pointless AT ALL like someone said. I took him for my first english of college and I hate papers but he's helpful and does care about the students if they show that they care about the class. His class isn't easy, but he's a great guy

Prof Carens is a great, but you have to do the work. He never mentioned that he went to Harvard to our class, and he was never pretentious. Although I can't ever seem to get above a B in his class, I enjoy his rhetoric, and would strongly recommend anyone who loves British Literature! He's really funny, and makes things interesting!

Never seem stck up to me and also never mentioned he went to Harvard. He is hard if you want an A. I cant seem to get that A. He really encourages discussion in class and is open to your opinion. Overall Good Class. JUST READ.

Dr. Carens is awesome. He's very intelligent and very funny. He makes class very interesting, and discussion is great. I highly recommend that no English major leave the College without taking Dr. Carens. Do the reading, go to class prepared, and you'll do fine.

Amazing teacher. Also, extremely attractive. Hott actually. I took him twice and loved both his classes. Will give you extentions and 3 absences. We only had one final and one paper. Definitely recommend him!

You'll do fine if you read the material. LOTS of class discussion, which I find to be a good thing if the class has actually read. Unfortunately, there is a lot of reading. I probably read about half of the things I was supposed to, and still finished the class with a B+. Throws short pop quizzes, but gives warnings in advance sometimes.

i did not like this class. i have never had a problem with english until i took carens. he gives a 1 pg writing assignment every day and grades papers harshly. discussions were always interesting but i did not enjoy any of the assignments.

This class was pretty good. The tests were quote identification. You just have to remember what he said about the poem in class and say that. There were three essays in the class. He gave us the topics for the essays on the final ahead of time and let us bring notes to use on the final so that was really helpful.

Hes a great teacher and a really interesting guy. As long as you do not have a problem speaking your mind, youll do fine. He is picky, but if you go to his office he will tell you exactly what your essay lacks and exactly what to change. He comments on homework, but you dont get a seperate grade for it, it just "is taken into consideration"

Awesome professor! And sooo sexy, mmm! But yeah, reading-intensive material, has interesting lectures and also likes for students to contribute to discussion. It's kinda mandatory that you atleast say one thing during class - he doesn't like for students to be too quiet. Also requires for students to annotate texts!! Overall he's great! =)

very funny

He's a great professor and is really passionate about his subject, I just wish he was a little nicer sometimes. Maybe it's his yankee roots, but sometimes he can be passive agressively rude to his students. Anyway--class is super easy and he grades papers very fairly especially if you speak in class (he picks favorites).

I love him! He's so funny and really makes the works interesting. He's cute in a dorky kind of way and sometimes gets frustrated when the class gets quiet. Overall, though, it's a great class that you can't help but pay attention in.

A very amusing man. A great deal of reading is required, but is' an English class, so no surprise there. Encourages active discussion. He has a very strict absence policy, though. All the same, he's good at what he does and loves the subject.

always always bring your book. read and take notes in the margins. No long essays, we only read poems. Get ready to intrepret everything you can from almost nothing, but thats the way english is so get used to it ;) Oh and attendance is SUPER STRICT! so don't be late :) He knocks your grade down if you are.

The first time I have felt like I was challenged in an English course & felt rewarded by it. Carens is hilarious and this was a really fun class to take. 2 papers, no tests - regular reading and reading responses (easy). Definitely recommend it.

Wonderful professor! He is very passionate about what he does and that shows through in his classes. He makes the material interesting and is extremely helpful both inside and out of class. Take him, especially if you?re an English lover.

Dr. Carens is the best. He is the most understanding professor, and truly tries to make a connection with all of his students. In Victorian Lit, we only had 1 paper. It was a semester-long project which included frequent visits with Dr. Carens to discuss progress. He's amazing. Take him if you can.

DON'T BE LATE & READ! He's an amazing prof & such a nice guy. Expect a lot of reading & in-depth analysis of the coursework. Reading responses at the start of every class. He is vastly interesting which makes class interesting too. Ask him about his chickens! If you're willing to do your work, take his class!

Dr. Carens is amazing. He taught me just about everything I know about research and writing. His classes are interesting, and he loves his subjects. He's very helpful, and if you go to his office he'll give you great advice (and not make you feel like an idiot). Take him for 299, you'll learn so much and have a great experience!

Very good professor. 3 papers, a midterm, and a final paper. Lots of reading but he rereads it in class. He is very helpful when you go to his office hours.

So the class is mostly lectures, starting from the very first day of class. But, there aren't any test, only on major paper you work on the entire semester (which makes up your entire grade) and he is willing to talk to you during office hours, outside office hours, after class, and through email. Carens is great. Take him.

Even though this is just a survey class, Carens makes it interesting and I honestly think you'll walk out with a much better grasp on close reading. Sometimes it seems like you'll analyze something forever in class, but it's not horrible. Definitely bring him drafts of your papers in office hours. He's very willing to work with students!

I recommend taking Professor Carens if you intend to put in the work.

He is very passionate about British literature so he is a good choice. There are about three papers in the class - each one longer than the one before. He calls on people randomly so you have to pay attention.

I am in love with Dr. Carnes. He is the most intelligent, profound professor I have taken. That being said, he expects students to participate A LOT. And you have to share his ideas to do well. Expect to not get an A on your essays. Pop quizzes are the norm, especially over assigned essays. He's so dreamy though, I could listen to him all day.

Professor Carens actually makes reading poetry interesting and offers a fresh perspective on life. He will force you to participate, which can be daunting at times, but is rewarding in the long run. Essay criteria is easy to understand and he provides a sample essay for you to go off of. Would strongly recommend taking him.

He is DREAMY! Prof. Carens cares alot about his students, and expects alot. Be prepared to participate in class a ton. He likes it when students agree with his opinions. Work hard and you will get the grade. He's not a professor you can slack off with. He gives students what they deserve, but is always willing to help. Always bring papers to him.

I was not a fan of Professor Carens at first, but he grew on me! He is incredibly direct and will tell you exactly what he is looking forward. Listen to him and follow his instructions, you will do well. Oh, and also MAKE SURE TO DO THE READINGS!

Professor Carens can be tough, but honestly you do need that in a good teacher. He would give me very honest opinions on my papers, but would help me make them better as well. The guy was very funny and understanding when it comes to extensions or things like that. Taking him next semester. Great guy, definitely recommend.

Professor Carens is easily one of the best professors Ive ever had. If you are willing to work hard in his class, your academic writing skills will improve exponentially. He is a tough grader, but his feedback is extremely helpful. Because of this class, I became extremely interested in argumentative writing and Im now considering pursuing law.

This Professor is great. He gives wonderful feedback and critiques in a kind way. He does require participation. At one point in any of his classes, you will be called on to answer. Its never anything difficult, as most of it is opinionated anyway. You do have to show up having done the reading, though. Hes a really nice guy.

Professor Carens is very engaging with the class, tough grader though.

Great professor! There are no textbooks for this class, just reading books. I honestly like him as a professor and his ENGL190 class. There are pop quizzes on the content of the book that can either make or break your grade depending on if you do the assigned reading or not. Do make sure you check the syllabus to a T as well!

I loved Professor Carens. At first I was a little unsure as his lectures tend to drag a tad, but they are filled with tons of valuable information that you will use in your essays. There is some random calling on students for answers but if you don't know the answer he always tries to help you find it or calls on someone else.

My favorite professor!! Very knowledgeable about literature and writing, and his passion for English and teaching is clear in his lectures which are engaging, straight to the point, and easy to understand. He gives in-depth, helpful feedback on all assignments and essays. Kind, supportive, and understanding if you're having a hard time. Also funny!

Professor Carens has been my favorite teacher in college so far. He really cares about what he teaches and is very open to helping outside of class. He can be a little confusing sometimes, and kinda all over the place, but he loved participation and can tell when effort is put in. He is very attractive; I still have a crush on him lol. Hard grader.

Good professor if you enjoy reading. His lectures can definitely be a little long and boring and he doesn't always give the most straightforward answers but he gives great feedback on assignments and is pretty organized. He is very lenient about extensions. Participation is super important and he will grade easier if you talk in class.