Dr. Ellenberg knows his material well and presents it clearly. He bends over backwards to help students understand the material and to write their papers. If the class seems metaphorical--it's an English Lit. class! He's also a nice person.

Knows material very well, is willing to do quite a bit to help students, understands that not everyones major is English, so is generally helpful with papers and such.

This is a teacher who really cares about his students and takes the time to help each one as an individual. Responds quickly to emails. Very positive approach and doesn't take himself too seriously. While I don't think 2 courses in comp are needed, I'm glad that at least this professor was fun.

Interesting man. I'm an English major and he has been my favorite teacher out of the entire department. He not only presents ideas differently in class, but also makes sure students (even those uninterested in literature) grasp his concepts. Very helpful with papers/tests, wants his students to succeed as writers.

Hes pretty funny.if you take notes on what he says then your good.

Dr. Ellenberg knows what he's talking about. He's a great guy, and a fantastic professor. He's by far my favorite out of any professor I've had here. He's very laid back and pretty funny, and he hours our of his way to really help the students. If you pay attention and put forth the effort, you'll have no trouble making a good grade.

Professor Ellenberg is awesome! I would recommend him to anyone! Sometimes his prompts can be really confusing for papers, but hes extremely helpful and really knows what he's talking about. He knows that everyone is not an English major and grades based on that. He is SO funny which makes going to his class enjoyable! Take him!!

Dr. Ellenberg has a great rapport with his students. He spits out rapid-fire witticisms that keep what would be a dull class interesting. He's also a great teacher who shows you how to read on a whole new level and to write about it. You can email him 24/7 and it seems like you get an answer before you've hit the send button. Highly recommend.

Dr. Ellenberg knows his material and knows how to teach. Not too much and not too fast. Class is very enjoyable--much more than I expected a required writing course to be. He's honest, fair, and funny. Always available to help. Highly recommended.

Dr. Ellenberg is a friendly and helpful teacher. I'm not a good writer, but Ellenberg encouraged me and worked with me until I got it. If the class turned in a set of weak papers, he would stop what he was doing and basically go through the process of writing the assigned paper step by step with us. He want's us to succeed. He is also fun.

I'm not a great writer and he made it easy. He is good about working with his students and understands life has a way of handing you different obstacles. Take Dr. Ellenberg

Great professor, don't listen to those haters that say he is not a good teacher, he rocks, extremely helpful, and he really cares about his students, always willing to help if you put forth effort, if you try you will make a good grade, he makes the material really interesting too!

Doctor Ellenberg is a fantastic teacher, don't listen to these haters that are saying that he is not good, he cares about his students, bends over backwards to help you, is extremely fair, always answers emails, has great office hours, works with you individually, and really wants you to succeed, try hard and you will do well.

Dr. Ellenberg went out of his way to work with me, including scheduling appointments that were not during office hours. He encouraged me and calmed me down when I first started. By the way, most classes ended a few minutes early. An asset to the University. I'd take him again. It's too bad he's not teaching American kit this semester.

If you're registering for the fall, take this guy. I hate writing, but I loved the class. He maintained a lighthearted attitude all semester. He starts out with strict policies, but is reasonable He listens. The papers were a bit tough, but he walked us through them. He returns emails quickly amd is always available. He wants you to succeed.

He is not a "by the book" Professor, but of course you have to use the book. However, he actually wants you to enjoy learning. He is easy going and will work with you on anything. If you get a chance, take him, highly recommended. In our class for the final; you can use your grade from the 1st essay, or you have to redo it for your final grade. 8-)

I'm surprised at the below comments. Dr. Ellenberg bent over backwards to make sure we knew what was asked of us. He explained things more than once. He was flexible and open-minded. And if I had a question or a problem, I emailed him or went to his office. I may not get an A but I learned how to write. He is fun and knowsthat we are not lit majors

I had a good experience with this professor. He went the extramile with me. I told him I was a bad writer and he took extra time to email back and forth and to go through my papers at his office. I wish all my professors did that. To the 4.0 student: you can not be failing as there are 2 papers left and how can you have a 4.0 and can't spell cite?

He is so helpful! Responds to emails quickly and you can send papers for him to review over email. The past 3 papers he has given me an A in his office before it is even time to turn in the paper. He is great and easy to work with. Come to class and you will do great. Only 5 papers total plus a rewrite of your lowest grade. It is not that hard.

I transferred from another college were they didn't take the time to show me what I was doing wrong. He cares about educating you so that you can improve your writing and over all become a better student. Fair when grading, letting us improve and rewrite our first paper.I really enjoyed the class (never thought I would say that about English) :-)

When I entered college I was told that professors are narrow, demanding, and unforgiving. Some are. But Dr. Ellenberg actually listens before he speaks. He understands the difficulties that freshmen face and believes it is his job to treat situations as they come. He worked with me on personal problems and went outside his obligations to help me.

I have to say I'm of of those who hates poetry. But Ellenberg didn't hold that against us. He explained that he hated physics and would dread being in a physics class. With that in mind, he worked on teaching us how to read poetry well enough to write about it. And he spent lots of class time on writing papers. He wanted us to learn

I just saw my grade and I was very pleased to see how far I'd come since the first paper. Doctor Ellenberg believes in doing whatever it take to get us to learn to write. I think this will help with future courses. He is upbeat and doesn't make you read everything. Instead he focuses on a few poems or stories so we will actually read them and learn

I couldn't have asked for a better Prof for Eng Lit. If you ask for help you get it, if not how can he help. Somebody mentioned you didn't know if he was looking at you - referring to his lazy eye - that was pathetic. He does have a problem with an eye, but his teaching is awesome as he gives you a chance to improve. Effort + time = good grade.

For those who are doing the schedules for Spring, I highly recommend you take one of Ellenberg's sections. He is lively, witty, makes a dull subject interesting, and isn't opinionated--at least not on papers. He's very helpful and wants you to learn and do well.

Did not register for Ellenberg initially - he was assigned to my section after our professor "disappeared," and I could not be more thankful. Helpful, insightful, witty, thought-provoking...I could go on. A wonderful man. Has some crazy stories and a great music collection! Cannot recommend highly enough.

Dr. Ellenberg is very funny and says anything that comes to mind (which may offend some students) He doesn't require students to read any books. Just a few short articles and you only have to write about 4 short(2-5 page) papers. He is very helpful and encourages students to e-mail him or stop by his office for help. Most people make A's on papers.

Dr. Ellenberg is one of those rare teachers who makes learning a dull subject fun. He is clear, makes sure you know what he wants, is available, and is honest in his grading. I'm taking him again for 1102. Highly recommended

For this class you did not need to purchase any books. It was the easiest class I had. During class time we hardly talked about anything that related to English. He was very helpful if you had any questions about your papers.

I'm taking Dr. Ellenberg again for 1102 because he teaches well, wants hi students to succeed, and is interested in what they have to say. He's amazingly fast at returning emails and will work online to help improve thesis statements, etc.

Good professor! He will help you! He wants you to succeed! And he is really chîllll. The guy is funny.

I saw the comment about Dr. Ellenberg being "chiiill." I just wanted to add that for a professor who must be late fifties he doesn't take himself or the class too seriously--just the right amount to keep his students engaged. We don't even realize that we are learning--about papers, about the world we live in, about ourselves. Highly recommended.

Not a big fan of him. His class is incredibly easy to pass, but he will say things that may offend other students quite often. Sometimes he's not very respectful of other people's views.

Wow. Someone's got a beef. I'm in the same class. He uses the textbook daily. He gives occassional quizzes. Sometimes class ends early. Maybe if students participated and didn't leave it all to him, class would be longer.. Besides, it's nice to get out early once in a while. I like his stories about himself. He's interesting and amusing. Recommend

I learned a lot from his class! He helped me how to write a thesis. He checks his emails pretty frequently. I once got a reply at midnight! He tends to ramble quite a bit though... He also tends to forget things, such as due dates. Overall, he's just a funny guy. Take him at least once for English 1101 or English 1102.

I love his "digressions." They are part of what make Dr. Ellenberg informative and entertaining. He tries to relate these things to us and the class. All in all, I actually liked the class and I don't care much for literature.

Dr. Ellenberg is the man. Incredibly funny, intelligent, and interesting. He encourages his students to think, not imitate.

Dr. Ellenberg is a refreshing change of pace from the dry teachers I've had in the past. He gets along with his students and listens to them. He tries hard to push his students to do their best. I think my writing has improved even if my interest in most lterature hasn't. Take him.

If you don't like literature, take this class because it is SO easy. You can basically Sparknote everything and get away with it. Just listen in class and take notes on what he says. All tests are open note and open book essay tests. He grades pretty easy and there is always an easy bonus questions. Take him!!!!

I guess if you cheat, anything's easy. Dr Ellenberg works well with the class, alternating between humor and seriousness in an effort to explain some often confusing material--especially poetry. He's patient, reviews, gives quizzes, reasonable exams (no paper, and wants you to learn and do well. He doesn't expect you to love lit, just understand it

Dr. Ellenberg is a cool guy. He is very sarcastic, which I was terrible at picking up. However, he makes the classroom environment enjoyable and made really love Hemingway. He was also willing to extend my deadline for the final paper. I definitely recommend Dr. Ellenberg!

I found Ellenberg's approach to be energetic and open. When a given student picked up on a theme, he always pointed to more examples to underscore its importance. He takes his students seriously and wants them to feel validated. I wish the rest of the department could loosen up and be as student friendly. He even lent out his personal critical text

Dr. Ellenberg's class was the best course I've taken at UNG. He really knows his stuff--about Hemingway and about literary movements. He's clearly in the thick of things. He's open minded and encourages alternate viewpoints. More fun than Disney World!

Dr. Ellenberg is one of my favorite professors at UNG! He will make you laugh in class and is understanding and fun to be around. He is very knowledgeable about the subject material and I learned a lot from him. And he deserves a pepper. Why go to Disney World when you can go to Ellenberg's class instead?!

GREAT teacher! A on ever test. he is so fun. and i would take him again if i could! he made it interesting. and if you talk back to him you do get let out early sometimes. i would recommend him to everyone!

The bomb--this class is super easy. Just make sure you don't go to Disney World in the first week of class...

Ellenberg is a really interesting professor. This class has no essays. His tests are so easy if you take notes on what HE thinks is important; never put your opinion. Tests: open booknote. Gives pop quizzes but if you look up an analysis of the story beforehand you should be good most of the time. I would definitely take this again, GPA booster.

Doc is definitely a game changer in the world of professors. From making sure I had extra reading material in areas that I showed interest in, to 2 a.m. emails to help me fully understand what I was reading, he reminded me how fun literature could be. I'd be a miserable Biology major without him. Thankful I met him. Oh yeah, and he's super hot.

Although the class material is boring, his personality makes it easier. The only major grades in the class are the four papers you write. He isn't a difficult grader and will give you lots of feedback on each paper. He is also very quick to respond to emails and help.

Great professor! He is willing to help! Not a terrible class at all. Failed the first exam because I had no idea what he was looking for on exams, so I thought it would be a dreadful class, but ended up making an A! Make sure to read the materials and take notes because exams are open book. Also DISCUSS your answers on exams to make an A!

I recommend taking him because it is an easy A if it does not bother you that he takes pleasure in making fun of students. Tests are all open book but you must cite the works and have an understanding of the material (He will know if you don't).

Ellenberg is everything you'd want in a professor. He is witty, energetic, interesting, knowledgeable, and he will review material in his office. He wants you to understand the material. He knows most if us don't like lit, but he makes it fun nonetheless. His classes always fill quickly, but he helps you to get in. I'd take him again. The real deal

His lectures are long and boring sometimes but his class is easy to pass.

Dr. Ellenberg is amazing. He knows his Faulkner as if he wrote it himself, and his clear explanations made tough readings seem easy. I wish UNG had more professors like him. Take him for anything he teaches. He's witty, fast with a joke and a smile. Helpful in and out of class. Answers emails quickly. Can't say much more. A fair person.

Ellenberg is the best. I'm an Enhlish major, and there is no one in the department who comes close. He's funny but extremely knowledgeable. He's well read, both in terms of the assigned books and criticism. He picked the right material and ties it together. I feel like I know the characters like old friends .ellenberg is a guru. He's fun but deep.

Excellent all around . Made Faulkner understandable. Witty and fun knows his stuff and prepares well.

Dr. Ellenberg is a Faulkner scholar and it shows. Each novel we read became clear by the end of class. He tied themes together, explained character types, and left us feeling like we were natives in yoknapatawpha county. Excellent choice hope I can take him again.

Dr. Ellenberg knew how to make Faulkner come alive. He clearly loves this author and knows the woks well. Excellent choices on the novels and stories. He chose not Only what he thought were the best, but were also the ones that built up The thematics. He is wonderfully witty and made a two hour class go by quickly. I'd take him again.

great class. Great teacher.

I didn't know much about Faulkner when I started, but I do now. Very well organized and clear. And class was fun.

This was my third course from Doc, and my last at UNG. I had hoped to be able to afford to finish. I'll miss his Fall class, and I'll miss him. Always there,always committed like no other professor. He'd answer emails with page long responses. Office hours were a joy. I looked forward to every class, to hear him teacg. He will always be the best.

William Ellenberg is a special man. He cares. He wants you to care. He is insightful. He wants you to be insightful. Its that simple, really. Read the assignments, show up to class, and have something to say.

Such an easy A! Just read the assignments and go to class. Take notes in class and you can use them on the exams! Lectures are long and boring. There are three exams and those are your only grades so do well on them! The last exam counts as the final and it is take home. You only get 4 absences before he drops you so don't skip too much!

only grades are participation (so speak up in class) and 4 short answer tests, which are open book & open note. so, if you show up, answer his questions, and write down what he discusses in class, you'll get an A. make sure to read (or shmoop) the text beforehand so you know what he's talking about. he'll thoroughly clarify/re-explain for you.

Great professor, truly cares about his students and their grades.

Dr. Ellenberg is an engaging teacher. He is knowledgeable, clear, and informative. I expected this class to be dull as I'm not big on lit. Ellenberg made things enjoyable. His wit and wisdom were doled out in equal measure. He made me a better reader and an inquisitive one. One of the best professors at UNG. Take his class if you can

To begin with I took this class over the summer to get it out of the way. However it turned out to be fun and the readings weren't all that bad. Dr. Ellenberg is the sort of teacher who brings the class to life with his inciteful discussions and his great sense of humor. It was lively and went by quickly. Highly recommended.

Professor Ellenberg clearly knows his literature. He was able to easily unravel difficult poetry--even Wallace Stevens began to make sense! He has a good lecture style, keeps the class upbeat, and allows other students to express their opinions without fear of being "wrong." The tests weren't too hard since they were based on ideas covered in class

Ellenberg is a refreshing teacher. His style is loose but controlled. He takes the works more seriously than he does himself. This creates a relaxing atmosphere for learning. Highly recommend.

This was my third class from Dr. Ellenberg, and it was the best. He grew up in New York at the tail end of the Beats' time and was very much a part of the sixties. He met several of our authors and heard many more of them read. This lent an aura of authenticity to the class. The works and authors were excellent choice. And, he ended with Bob Dylan

I was skimming through a few profs for Fall, and I noticed only one rating for the Beats course. That's a shame. It was one of the best classes I've had a UNG. and I'm not an English major. Ellenberg clearly loves his job and the material and presents it in an animated and personal way. He's a really nice person who wants to motivate his students.

I missed Ellenberg's infamous "Beats" class last fall, so I took Faulkner. I'm glad I did. Here is a professor who knows his stuff, who presents it in a lively way, who challenges his students. Some of these novels were daunting, even to English majors, but Ellenberg led us through them with his keen observations, his knowledge, and his wit.

Doc Ellenberg has been one of my absolute favorite professors throughout my college career. He's helpful, insightful, and always ready to listen. He keeps class interesting through humor and wants to make sure his students genuinely understand the material. If you keep up with the reading and participate, you'll do great!

Dr. Ellenberg is a true scholar of Faulkner. He knows the material inside and out. He kept the discourse lively and made me feel comfortable responding to and asking questions. He's very witty which helped to keep the class from feeling burdened by the challenging material. If you are an English major, take a class from him!

This was a great class all around. It was small, so students felt less inhibited. I liked the selection of material, and I liked his approach. Some of the works were hard, but I understood them better by the end of class.

Really funny professor. Pretty easy A, and I'm not even a big fan of literature. Pay attention and take notes in class, though, because he let's you use those in class. Gives random pop quizzes that are very nit-picky, but who knows if he actually counts them. Also, dude really wanted a chili pepper, so that's why I'm giving him one.

Takes attendance. Tests are 2-4 questions, essay style. Writing does not have to be structured like with a thesis ect. Just answer the questions with proof from the text. Will give 100's. Quizzes are random. Sit in front and make yourself noticeable. Speak to him even if its not school related because participation matters.

Ellenberg clearly knows his material. He's very witty, but he uses that to keep the discussion energetic. He wants you to learn, but he realizes that his students are not English majors. All in all, a pleasant experience when I expected a dull class. Would take again.

Reading is mandatory, but it's a literature course so you should expect that. You will have to read all of Huckleberry Fin so be prepared. Ellenberg is honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, he's a strange dude, but he's awesome. Super understanding and incredibly smart. Ask about his life- he's seen some crazy stuff

I absolutely loved my semester with Ellenberg. He is super sarcastic and i didn't get through a class with out laughing at least once. He is amazing and if you have the chance to take him do it.

Dr. Ellenberg was different in a good way. His lectures involved a lot of personal stories that will leave you laughing for days. Would highly recommend and would take him again if I could. He had a great but strange sense of humor and I looked forward to his class everyday. He only gave 4 papers total; the final and 3 which were based on readings.

He was a great teacher. Very engaging and very interesting!

I'm sorry that Dr. Ellenberg is leaving UNG. He is a special person who makes even literature enjoyable. He explained things wonderfully. And he's funny as hell. I had been told to take his class by friends, and they were right. Best of luck to you Dr. Ellenberg, whatever you do! You