Very knowledgable in his subjects. Seems to enjoy teaching the class

Great guy, kinda cheesy, pretty easy class WHEN HE SHOWS UP AT 8 AM!

Cool class, good music, Still trying to figure out where Q's from exam came from

He knows SO much about music -Great class -don't listen to everyone els

very nice guy, interesting and easy info but you need to show up for class

Okay, whoever said this class was terrible has half a brain. Unhelpful at times, yes, but he made the class really enjoyable. Recommended for anyone who likes music.

Good class. 90% of the course requires just listening to music. Exams are MC & TF. Knows his Rock history. Too bad it's at 8am.

absolutely loved this class. if you like music at all, definitely take it. easiest A i've gotten at this school. test questions come straight from lectures, contrary to what other people have said.

Some interesting course material, wish he had been more specific in things to study for exams...WRITE DOWN THE RANDOM STUFF FROM LECTURE-those are the type of things he puts on exams

tests are fair... just make sure to show up for class

hist of rock was awesome!! i took it on monday nights, it was a lot so i would recomend taking it MWF. the class was one of my favorites. you have to go to class and if you take it on monday nights you don't get to leave early. worth the time and you will learn alot about how music has evolved.

Fun class...recommended, but don't skip class and read the book! Tests are pretty difficult, but over 100 Q's so it's easy to pass...REMEMBER THE LISTENING EXAMPLES...he tests a whole lot on those, like dates and stuff even

Really incredible class to take if you have an interest in rock music. You will appreciate the influences between styles and artists after the class is over. Exams are really detailed so you need to know your stuff to do well! Dates are popular questions, and so is the stuff you think is not important. The littliest thing can be a question.

Tests were easy (if you showed up to class) and grading was fair. The papers were simple and he was a great prof. I'd take another class with him again.

This class was very interesting, but not at all what I expected it to be. Show up for every class and take good notes. If you do that, you're pretty much guaranteed a B or higher. Don't bother buying the textbook, I never opened mine. Grade is based upon 4 exams (all multiple choice) and 2 concert reports.

class material is really interesting...important to go to every class to do well

Interesting, but not the easiest class in the world. Go to every class!!!!!!!!

not as easy as everyone says...Even if you go to class, the exams tend to be difficult, and beware of the bright orange paper...

very easy and interesting class, tests are a joke and are only hard if you miss class, then you miss out on the listening examples. can pass the class if you dont go, but if you go its an Easy and fun A.

This class is awesome. If you have any interest in music and enjoy learning about different artists and genres, then definitely take this class. Even though people say the tests are confusing, they aren't too bad. All the teacher does is play movies and music exampmles. Overall one of my favorite classes I've taken at delaware.

this class was really awesome, especially if you love rock. the class is really easy as long as you go to class. you never have to crack open the book. it's a great class and i highly reccomend every one take it, ESPECIALLY if you love rock.

super nice guy. interesting class. tests are a little rough, but hes very interested and dedicated to what hes teaching.

Very knowledgeable. Attendance in lectures is a must, but he definatly knows his stuff and for anyone who is interested in the history of rock, this is definalty someone to learn it from.

It's really important that you go to class. He's a really cool guy but the tests are hard! Especially the listening examples! Not an easy A. But the class is definitely interesting.

What others are saying is not right. He is a nice guy who knows his stuff. Go to class expecting to learn cool stuff. If you just want to learn Hendrix and Led Zep, don't take this class. If you have a genuine appreciation for music, take this :)

This class isn't what you'd expect, but you still learn a lot how rock was became what it is today. I thoroughly enjoyed the info. As for the people who said attendance is mandatory - I have to disagree. Not only did I not take one page of notes, I barely went to class and still ended up with an A. Test are CAKE if you know anything about Rock.

He's a really nice guy who definitely knows what he's talking about. I would totally recommend him. Test are tricky, hard to get an A. B's are totally attainable. Not a cake class.Go to lecture and read. You'll def get a B

it covers everything up to rock music, including folk, country, jazz, r&b, and everything in between. His test ?s are confusing and he expects u to memorize small details. Def attend class, and exams are MC and skim the book to fill-in class notes. Would avoid this prof if u're looking for an easy A.

Partly agree, partly disagree with some of these reviews-He DOES ramble ("I'm gonna play this little video clip, but first let me preface it by saying...(45 minutes later)...". That being said, this class IS interesting, and if you actually show up and take notes, you'll be fine. I didn't even buy the book and I'm getting a B+. Just enjoy it!

don't listen to the other reviews. if you actually are interested in rock, folk music, and jazz, then you will love this class. its NOT a joke class and definitely not an easy A, but if you take notes and go to class you should come out with a B. its extremely interesting if you are actually into the subject

I really enjoyed this class. I thought his comments were always insightful and found that he was really knowledgable about the history of rock. However, going to lectures is necessary if you want to get an A. Tests are really easy if you went to lectures. Not much studying necessary.

Alan Hamant is an insightful professor. People complain about this class because most (and I mean, next to all college students) do not have any knowledge as to the history of rock and roll. A little disappointed that we did not cover more--but you cover so much in a single semester. I highly recommend this class to lovers of rock history.

This is a HISTORY of Rock course, not "the study of modern rock"; it's is for people who appreciate all kinds of music. Easy if you have background in music, but can be a challenge if you don't. He's a good professor if you bother to listen in class (most sleep and wonder why they don't understand the material). Exams are long but not too hard.

I loved this class. I took it online and had like a 100 average. The information is super interesting if you listen and the exams are all questions straight from the lectures. I have a bit of a background in music which probably helped me but still, he really knows his stuff. Just listen and take notes and you'll be fine. Never used the textbook.

Great class, you'll do great if you attend each class, take good notes and study the listening examples he sends out.

Pretty interesting and somewhat easy class. You have 20 lectures around 80 min each. 4 tests and 2 concert reviews (no cumulative final). All test questions come from lecture and listening examples, which consist of the songs and facts. Questions pretty straightforward. Never used the textbook don't get it. Had to use proctor ($25 per test).Take it

If you show up to class and pay attention to what he is saying, you will have no problem. He tells you everything you need to know in class, and I really enjoyed this class.

You don't have to go to get an A if you have common sense and some minimal prior knowledge of the material.

I sat in the front row and I really hit it off with Alan. Fantastic musician and really knows his stuff. It felt like I was just listening to a legend. If you love music but didn't major in it, this class is fantastic.

Pretty good prof and doesn't take attendance. Closes his eyes when he speaks and shows a lot of videos. Class is boring at first until you start to recognize the artists and songs you're learning about. You should definitely read the chapters assigned. Tests are a little unfair in my opinion but its easy to get in the 80s without studying too hard.

Hamant is a great professor. He's funny & tells interesting stories. Don't need the book. No quizzes. There's 4 exams (which he always curves), & 2 concert reports. Go to class. He rambles sometimes. First few classes can be a little boring, but the rest are great. I always wanted to go to class. His lectures are very interesting.

Very interesting, makes you take notes on everything he says. Curves the H-E-double hockey stick, out of his exams.

his class is interesting, and he curves the grades

If you don't like music, I don't recommend this class. I came in with a pretty strong background, so it wasn't as bad as many say. Don't buy the textbook; the exams are only on lecture (so write EVERYTHING down). Tests are curved 10-15 points AT LEAST on every exam. Also, have a friend with a car bc the exams are at the testing center.

Hamant is a very interesting guy, and if you're passionate about rock and roll, you will probably enjoy this class. Tests are at the testing center, which is a pain, and he can be unclear as to what is going to be on the tests. Luckily though, all tests are massively curved, so it's hard to fail this class. Study, take notes, and you'll be fine.