his lectures are not boring depends on if you like to talk about racism in today's society. Just go to lectures and take notes, and read some of the readings, not hard

easy class...he lectures about interesting issues...but his monotonic voice makes the lectures boring.

his perspectives were intriguing and different. he opened up my mind to a different point of view. grading as fair as long as you agreed with him.

Hamamoto is the best professor in the whole UC system. He tells it like it is and if you do bad in his class, it's your own fault because you probably didn't listen. I highly recommend him, but you must lose your MTV ways, otherwise you will not succeed.

Very extreme professor either you HATE him or LOVE him. I recommend you take him and decide for yourself. Either way it will be a very interesting experience, i guarentee it!!!

He is a great professor. His class makes you think harder about society and the treatment of Asians. Some may disagree with his views but he gets people thinking and talking about him,so he must be doing something right.

LOVE his dry sense of humor. especially about the olsen twins. hahaha. great prof!!

stick to teaching man...those ****s were a downer. he's a great teacher (if you're asian. if you're white...leave. unless you look like the olson twins. then you can be in his next ****. twin bangers)

Liberating!

THE MAN KEEPS IT REAL. Cuz if it ain't real, it ain't right! Sure, white folks may get offended by the truth he tells - but thats probably because they're blind to whats really going on. Open your eyes through this class, and you can tell Marvin Gaye whats going on! PREACH ON HAMAMOTO - PREACH!

I enjoyed the class a great deal, even though it wasn't entirely clear to me how some of the material was related to the subject matter. However, Hamamoto himself was a very good teacher and it was clear that he is passionate about what he teaches.

He directed an excellent ****.

This guy is a FREAK....I LOVE HIM. I thought ASA was going to be boring, but he made every class fun. Just don't be white.

A real eye opener, Hamamoto is a great professor and talks about relevant issues, not just concerning Asians and Asian Americans. Basically teaches the REAL history, not a white-winner-written history.

Anyone who hates Hamamoto is just lazy and didn't do the VERY EASY reading. Just do the reading and the lectures will be fun each day.

Many people seem to harbor many misconceptions for this man, who probably deserves more respect and veneration, simply for the fact that he roots his study of Asian Americans from his heart for social justice and his people.

BEST TEACHER EVER! Hamamoto just says it as it is, he is not afraid to speak his mind. I totally respect this man and he is so passionate for the Asian American community ... more Asian Americans need to be like him. Class is really interesting and he always shows an interesting video too! TAKE HIM!

This class really was an eye opener! Makes you realize on so many degrees how asians are mistreated and the racial undertones in politics. Really interesting class and hamamoto has a great archive of movies to show in class. Some of the movies he show are real tear-jerkers. I had a GREAT TA too!

the lectures are very boring but if you didn't read the assigned readings he tells you what they are about in class. He does blame the mistreatment of Asians on the White man but I learned alot, especially from the videos.

After the first lecture, I thought he was nuts and ****, and I was a little apprehensive to talk to him, as I am not Asian American myself, but when I went to office hours he was very helpful and friendly. He has strong, controversial opinions, but you have to admit he has lots of good points.

regarding the comment below me. you don't kno what u talkin about. u refuse to ruin ur 3.8 gpa b/c ur afraid to be challenged. i am enrolled in dis class & i luv it. he is witty and humorous. it's an honor to be in his class! his teaching & principles are too unique and controversial to miss out on!

He's okay. His lectures are boring, but the videos keep you awake. Just read the assignments and make sure you back up everything you say in an organized manner on the midterm, essay, and final. Lucky for me, my TA was so0o0o0o0o HOT, I didn't have a hard time coming to lecture and discussion:)

I just read on Davis Wiki he "created a****ographic film titled Yellowcaust: A Patriot Act""

Only a midterm, paper, and final. Very controversial opinions, but EXTREMELY knowledgable. Can research what you want/interested in for paper, entertaining to listen to in class.

Sometimes he really annoyed me with tooting his own horn, but I think he was trying to be living proof for Asian American students that we can succeed without being the stereotypically conformist APAs. His showed tons of films. Don't miss the first day, he's very strict about that. Don't expect him to like you, either.

I dont know what you guys are talking about, maybe you guys are caucasion and did not like the "truth" he let the class know of. His views are, yeah "extremists" but its those people who make changes and we need changes in our SOCIETY.

Aww, come on... He's not that bad. It's healthy to take a class that will challenge, provoke, and even anger you. Forces you to think for yourself, and that's his purpose. He's really passionate about what he does, and that's refreshing. Plus, the class isn't that hard.

I wouldn't say he's a Great professor, but hes different from all those borings ones, sure his ideas may be a little bit extremeist, but its about time someone stepped up and spoke out for the asian community, hes very passionate about whats hes teaching, and he'll chase you down if you cut class, so don't cut. Overall Good Professor!

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just pay attention to lecture and you'll do fine. most extreme professor i've ever had, he does try to intimidate and anger students with his very radical statements. HOWEVER, what he views as threats to Asian Americans are very real and grave, and he points out many other things AA would not notice. In my opinion he is a visionary. highly recom.

highly recommend taking...his lectures are eye opening true that he makes racial statements and tries to piss students off half the time but the things he says are true...never noticed before until I took his class

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all hail Lord Hamamoto! maaan i love this class, that final was ridiculously hard yet i got an A soooo its ALL GOOD~!

Very deep insights into his topics and very straightforward about his mesages about society and the government too. He leaves the grading to the TA, so that depends on the TA you get. Do NOT take this class if you do not have an open mind. Highly recommend him as your guide to the darker side of society.

this class was the most rewarding class that i have taken thus far at UCD. I learned so much and got so much out of the issues surrounding Asians and Asian Americans. Though lectures were really boring, the films were really good, educational, and are eye-openers. if you have kella as your T.A., you'll do great. i got an A without trying.take it!!

Same format always: 8-10 pg research paper, mt and final. Very interesting, does say stuff to shock you but he'll make you think and change your preception of the world. He seems scary in class but during OH he's really nice and helpful and gives great guidance for research papers. And he hates windchimes.

Ideologies were very radical but true. Interesting perspectives and theories. A course that will change your preception on the United States government. I learned a great deal in this class and Asian American history that no one can put it better than Hamomoto.

by far one of the best professor here at davis. he's a pretty funny professor. haha

funny dude

Hamamoto is hilarious in a sometimes seemingly sick and twisted way. he's really straight forward and doesn't beat around the bush. Plus he teaches the information from a bunch of different perspectives and he uses different sources to help the different learning needs. The subjects are very provocative. if you can't handle the truth...too bad

If your an Asian student. TAKE THIS CLASS. If your interested in the Asian Culture in every aspect culture, politics, life, and**** TAKE THIS CLASS. I didn't want to study asian courses, but after taking his class, i now respect the asian culture a lot more. He is a radical, modern thinker and we need more teachers like him in this world.

There's nth wrong on this professor. His teaching are quite interesting and there're lots of screening. The problem occurs in which TA you take. NEVER take Terry Park as he'll ruin your grade by giving C to half of his class.

Very opinionated, very hateful of white people, but very understandable. His connections and research makes sense, and his presentations of them are meant to scare you so you pay attention. As a result, I was scared of him the entire quarter. Oh yeah, the grades are just based on a 7-8 paged research paper, midterm, final [each 1/3 of your grade]

Great prof. His lectures does make some interesting points.The only thing I hate about this class was essay which was too broad.You don't have to read the books and still get a B, you only have to pay attention in lectures and rember what he said.If you leave during middle of lecture he will chase you down! not kidding.Oh yeah he made a pron flic!

You will either love or hate Hamamoto. He supports his ideas with interdisciplinary and extended research. He is not afraid to tell the truth and how things really are, and he is very critical of white power in society - but that makes you think. Take him to challenge your thinking and to learn about what really goes in society that is obscured.

hamamoto is awesome i took him in the fall and everything he says he backs up with his evidence this professor makes asa is very enjoyable with lectures and videos but to well in this class i suggest attending class taking notes from both lecture and video and reading the books he assigns its a good bet that u should read the book assigned the most

This Prof is pretty easy, he's a little strict though. He'll actually chase students down if they leave early during his lectures. He has these conspiracy theories that he can actually back up. If you come to lecture everyday and pay attention, then you should ace this class without reading the assigned texts.

Excellent professor, many controversial topics, but he provides great evidence to back it up. EXTREMELY interesting class.. go to most of the lectures and you will have an easy A

People can say what they want about Hamamoto but if you really want to learn something and be motivated to go to class (attendance is mandatory but I would still wouldn't miss out). Students will say hes condescending and arrogant but I think he brings out the best in students that way. Hes not going to spoon-feed you and expects students to do the

Professor Hamamoto's lectures are really interesting, he does not "spoon-feed" you the material because he really wants you to learn from his class. Though he is repetitive in his lectures he is just trying to really make his points clear. He has a lot of conspiracies which he backs up with a lot of research and shows interesting videos!

professor hamamoto speaks the truth. he's quite clear in what he expects from students: to quit being a dancing chicken and pull your head out of your a**. if you can do that, you'll do fine in the course. extra note: he hates skateboards and do not, for the love of god, be late for class--he WILL call you out.

also, to those who have labeled him as arrogant or condescending, i would have to disagree. he's dead serious about the issues that he presents in lecture, and i found him to be genuinely interested in helping his students succeed. make use of his office hours, he's very approachable and easy to talk to when outside of the classroom setting.

His lectures tends to revolve about eugenics, population control, etc. all forms that affect Asian American Sexuality. He will teach for the whole 2 hours! Do not arrive late or else you will be waiting outside until he allows you to come in. Go to office hours, he's really a nice guy in there, he's human after all. Exam was mediocre, so study.

This guy may seem kinda nutty at first, but once you follow up on his sources - mainly "Sorrows of Empire" - you'll find that he knows what he's talking about and that the things he says you should at least consider if not take them very seriously. Facts of the matter are that many of the "controversial" things he says are true.

Hamamoto might seem like a conspiracy junky but he backs it up with evidence and he is EXTREMELY straight forward. He doesnt want to "spoon feed" you. He cares about his students in a non-caring/tough love kinda way. H wants you to learn as a student with our heads screwed correctly on our shoulders. DONT BE LATE,DONT BRING A SKATE BOARD TO CLASS!!

continued comment 4m prior....don't take his boldness to approach as condescending, it's just his way to shake us 4m our Celebrity media world & makes us aware of the ugly finite facts about our US society. I found him intimidating at 1st but he's not a bad prof at all. I respect his form of teaching & his message to students. KEEP UP it Prof DH!

Has really radical ideas that open your eyes to a different perspective of the world. Some of the things he mentions in class are quite true if you conduct your own research on the side. Attendance is mandatory, don't be late. Critique the white supremacy & illuminati while applying the things he showed in class and you'll get at least a B.

The best prof I've ever had, by far.

The Prof. Is the man! Best teacher I've ever had period!

Good professor, would take again.

Awesome professor. I loved his class.

Excellent Speaker

Excellent teacher who opened my eyes to the truth and opportunities.

Greatly insightful professor. Seeker of Truth.

Brilliant educator. This planet should have more educators of this caliber. Thank you Davis U!! We need more professors like him. Educators that open your eyes to the Quantum reality of human existence, people that share a common aspiration that is to do better, to be better, and to make a positive impact on people's lives and the planet.

Dr. Hamamoto is an awesome scholar and his lecture may not be easily understood if you are not willing to think beyond the boundaries of convention or have never been challenged to think carefully the topics that he raises in his class. He may appear to be a bit harsh, but that's because he truly cares about his students and what he teaches.

Professor Hamamoto teaches you to be wary of the world post-graduation. Learn the history, theory, and apply them to whatever field you choose after you leave UC Davis. Even after 15 years, he still responds to my emails and phone calls and gives great advice regarding ASA issues and my professional and academic questions. He's wonderful.

Cool professor, prior to coming to Davis I had taken professors that have taught similar material to Hamamoto. Alot of people may denounce his findings bc it sounds new, but he knows his stuff, and he is pretty chill during office hours as well. He shows interesting video clips. It gives you an insight on how ASAs adapted to US society.

Wow, seems like yesterday I was looking up Prof. Hamamoto's street rep right here. I was really curious about him from reading the reviews. I've always been a straight shooter when it comes to reality and hate to sugarcoat things. It's so hard to have a teacher who thinks the same way. And Prof. Hamamoto didn't disappoint. (Unfinished)

Con'd: This class is pretty easy. You go to lectures once a week. It's 4 hours including film watching. It's entertaining but he makes you think and observe the world around us. I took one star off each for clarity and easiness because the weekly essay prompts are sometimes too constrained on one specific topic or a little misunderstanding.

Professor Hamamoto is one of a kind in UC Davis. His class is an eye-opening experience. This class is targeted toward international students, and as one myself I wish I had taken this class 4 years ago when I first landed in the States (this class is new this quarter). Professor Hamamoto will answer any question you have with insightful remarks.

Dr. Hamamoto is the true truth seeker, and at the end of the day he genuinely cares about his students' futures. Students who gang-stalk his classes may believe they have a higher purpose by poorly censuring and distracting Dr. Hamamoto during his lectures, but in reality they are really disrupting other students' education. And that's not right.

Best professor at UC.

He provides a welcome, alternative view.