I had her for Cultural Anthropology and she was great. She gave out study guides for each test and they were all based on lecture. As long as you took notes during class, you should do fine on her tests.

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veryeasy!!! make sure take notes thats all!! its a easy A

as the homestarrunner would say... Boooowwwing

she is a very good teacher

quote of the day is awesome

This class is easy...period. The exam study guide she gives out at least a week before the exam tells you everything you need to know for the exam. **Hint** Take notes during lectures, you'll be happy you did. It's nice to have a teacher that is really enthusiastic about her study!

It was interesting and she knew how to explain things well.

Year only begun- but she is an awesome teacher so far!!

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Overall easy teacher, but has a habit of having students finish her sentences, which can get a little irritating. Shows a few films in class, which is always good.

Great professor, knows her stuff and explains it well. Class is always very organized and on-track with the syllabus. There are never any surprises on the test, but that doesn't mean that they're easy. I'm taking anthro at a different school now and my professor doesn't come close to equalling Prof. Hamlen.

easiest forumla for passing her classes. show up everyday. do the readings. study for the test. I loathe antropology however by the end Ms. Hamlen had me interested. don't be discouraged if you bomb the first test, most students aren't sure what to expect before that. I got a 57 on the first test but managed to get 75 and up on the next 3

She really knows ger stuff..sometimes she seems bias but its just because she really lives this stuff..study for the tests they arent really hard but they do make you prove what you know..do all the reaction papers, if you do 1 full page you get the credit..a lil annoying w/her lectures but good overall..oh but she isnt that avail if you need help!

This is a great teacher. She knows her stuff and she knows how to teach it. I learned a lot from every class. She is very organized and she makes it interesting. The class is semi-easy. She gives you a study guide before each test so you know what to study. You have to put in some effort to gen an A but it should be an easy C. Highly recommended.

This is one seriously happening professor. She is great and easy on the eyes.

She is the most boring teacher ever. After a few weeks you can stand listening to her extremely boring lectures. Her voice after awhile is like nails on a chalkboard. But, she is really easy because you can cheat so easily on the tests in her class.

Her lectures can be a little drawn out but pay as much attention as you can stand because the tests are almost straight from her lectures. Take good notes and really know the study guide she hands out and you will easily pass her tests. Not a super easy class but not a hard one either.

She knows her stuff and you can tell she loves the subject and everything about it. Show up for class, take notes, do the reading and you can get a decent grade. Sometimes she gets kind of a dreamy/dopey look for just a little while and smiles a lot.Very dedicated and helpful but not around on fridays. Very easy to look at ! She's hot !

She is an excellent teacher- study for the tests and you've got it made. She peaked my interest in Anthropology. plus the videos she shows are awesom

Has you finish her sentences, as mentioned before, which is a bit irritating. Otherwise, good teacher. Take notes, pay close attention to study guides, and you'll be just fine.

An excellent professor in her specialization of Archeology. Her Arch class is much more informal than her Cultural. Regular attendance to her class and taking notes should easily be enough to succeed within her class, as the textbook was referred to but unnecessary. And she still has that habit of letting the class finish her sentences.

She is a lot easier than Mr. Publ. She is pretty knowledgeable, trained in Archeology. Readings are assigned for every class. There are a few movies. The class was interesting at all times. We looked at a diversity of groups around Earth. No major projects. Take some notes, do the readings, and you'll pass the tests and the class easily. Easy A.

Professor Hamlen is a great teacher, although the lectures can getting pretty bland at times. But overall, she's kind, smart and helps out whenever she can. Tests take quite a bit of studying, but definitely do-able.

like everyone else said..she is really nice, answers your questions and tests aren't terrible.she doesnt look at you when she speaks, mostly at the ceiling, has a monotone voice and has you finish her sentences. definitely do not need the book, she gives you everything you need in your notes

Very clear when lecturing, class can be boring at times but that is only because of the subject. EVERYTHING she says in class that you might not think is important to write down WILL be on tests.

Mrs. Hamlen is a great teacher! She is passionate about her subject, job and career. She has had a ton of experience working as an anthropologist in her past, and I am not a anthro. major but loved her and the class just the same! If youre only taking her as a gen-ed requirement or major class you wont be sorry!

Extremely knowledgeable in subject area, no "busy work" exams require critical analysis skills, shows films in addition to lectures, a good teacher

interesting class.2 tests and a non cumulative final.Take notes on everything she says/writes because tests are not easy.make sure you do the study guide and read the book before each test.You also watch 4 movies and write mini papers on them which are very easy.go to class,take tons of notes,do the study guide,read,and study & you'll do fine!

This teacher was very knowledgable in her subject, and she taught the class well and stuck to the subject, but her tests were somewhat hard, and when you study for them, start a week in advance if you don't know the material.

Ms. Hamlen is a very good teacher. She is a very interesting person and is passionate about Anthropology. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is very beneficial as test questions come from notes given in class. Ms. Hamlen gives very helpful review guides for each exam and is available and willing to answer any questions.

DEF. would recommend! Her classes are only lectures and movies. There is NO homework. Only 4 exams, to which she hands out review sheets to which are 99% like the exam. I didnt even buy the textbook and I got a high B just by going to class and taking notes. She's really friendly and passionate. TAKE HER!

She never looks anyone in the eye. Other than that, she is clear with her definitions and tests are fairly simple. She is an easy grader. Not that helpful outside of class though.

I found this class to be super interesting! she def knows her stuff and recomends tons of great books to read if youre interested in the subject. this class really inspired me, and it wasnt hard to earn an A. as long as u actually pay attn, do the work, and study that is.

....best teacher...Makes you fall in love with the subject.

The best teacher. She is shy and doesn't look students in the eye, but is a great teacher, really knows and loves the subject. Take her if you have to or want to take an anthropology class!

She obviously loves the subject, but she goes on and on and gets sidetracked. I fell asleep every other class, and she had no problem with that. Three reaction papers, tests were passable.

If you like an older style of teaching, you've come to the right place. I personally liked the fact that nothing in her class was online (it was nice for a change). Her lectures are pretty interesting and her tests come right from the lecture, no extra reading required. Overall, I greatly recommend her as a teacher for Anthology!

Wow what a fantastic professor. Class consisted of 4 exams, no HW, and 2 extra credit sheets with 5 questions from short films watched in class. Very kind teacher, shy, super easygoing, attendance not mandatory, lecture based. The things she taught us were ACTUALLY included in exams unlike in other classes I've taken. Loved her, I'd take her again!

Class is hell. Extremely boring but necessary. 5 papers to do that are all easy and the guidelines are given to you. Tests are simple as long as you show up to class and can manage to stay awake somehow.

clear lectures. good information. makes people excited about ancient man.

Prof. Hamlen was very easygoing, shy, kind and showed true passion for the subject. Class is straight lecture all the way through & you just take notes. She gives study guides that is basically the whole test. There are 4 exams + 4 papers that are so easy, only 2 pages which she grades easy. Ur guaranteed A on all papers but tests are work so study

nice and passionate about the subject. doesn't mind getting off topic if its about what she loves. yes the lectures are boring, but she fits in field trips, movies and class discussions which make it more bearable. not much homework and the textbooks are actually kind of fun to read. if you LOVE the subject, you'll have that in common with her.

She's a nice professor but you need to read the textbook in order to receive an A. The notes only cover about half the material you need to study but even though a study guide is given, you need to study more than just the basic definition for the words, such as details and those are the difference between an A and B on tests.

Straight forward kind of teaching. I would advise going to class because the things she talks about in class are on the test. She gives you a study guide that has everything you need to know for the test. You have to write two mini essays for each test but it fairly easy. Lectures are a bit stale but try to keep focused and you'll learn a lot

reading the book will not help if you are not going to lectures I missed a few lectures and received horrible grades on the exams because she tests you on the specific examples given in class. the only grades for the whole semester are the three exams and then the final. only two opportunities for extra credit. good teacher but you must put in work

She's a good teacher. She clearly loves her job and is very passionate about what she does. She is very clear and concise about what she is looking for throughout the semester, on the first day. She does not give any assignments. Youre grade is based solely on four exams (including final) and two extra credit worksheets for movies.

She is nice and her lectures are interesting. She is very clear about everything from test dates and grades to material. Her tests are quite difficult and often require you to write short essays.

Good teacher, she knows her stuff but her lectures are extremely long and boring. You mostly sit for over an hour listening to her lecture and watch a film. There is never any class participation or group class collaborations. Despite the many diverse groupsstudents in the classroom, she does not ask about your background. A bit disappointed.

The class consists of lectures and 4 exams. Exams are multiple choice and essay. She gives a study guide with everything you need to know for the exam, including the essay topics. I never purchased the book. Show up to class and take notes.

She is an excellent professor , know her stuff. Easy enough class but test are accumulative so beware of that. If you don't pay attention to details then you will be in trouble. Be aware and take lots of notes , it will help a lot.

I LOVE PATRICIA! If you don't take her, you will miss out. She's so sweet, she loves what she teaches, and she is very easy to work with. I'm actually going to miss not being in her class anymore.

Prof. Hamlen is so sweet, flexible, and caring. Don't buy the book, attend EVERY lecture and take good notes. Study guides review what's discussed in lecture/from handouts. Essay questions are memorization. Passionate about the subject and cares about her students. Easy A if you show up and study your notes. BEST ANTHRO PROFESSOR! Take her class!

LECTURE HEAVY. extremely nice but lectures were boring, at no fault to her, I just was not as passionate about the topic as she was. I barely showed up to class and got a C, in all honestly I got the grade I deserved. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should really go and by doing so reading the book is not necessary.

Don't buy the textbook, her lectures pretty much cover the exams. Definitions on the lectures are literally word for word on the exams. She also gives a study guide on what you need to know for each exam. No homework, just four exams as your whole grade. If your grade is close to an A, she will round up. Overall, great teacher.

Overall, this class was an average experience. She wasn't the most engaging teacher, but she's very knowledgeable and passionate about what she teaches. Pay attention in lecture, follow the study guide, and turn in papers on time and you should have no problem getting an A.

Prof. Hamlen is a smart person & a wonderful teacher. She's passionate, generous, & loves to share her knowledge. A kind person who goes above & beyond for her students - always available. Prof. Hamlen makes it easy to succeed & genuinely wants you to succeed. Attend lectures - you'll learn; Read txt - it helps; Review exam guides and you'll pass.

Exams are based almost entirely on lectures rather than the textbook, so be sure to go to class every day.

She goes over all of the answers to the exams in the lectures. If you go to lectures and write down the info she gives you (there isn't too much) and memorize that, you're solid for the tests. Only 4 tests make up your grade, so go to class and study. I never bought the book and I got an A just by going to lectures.

I loved Professor Hamlen's class, she made the topics become so interesting. She cares a lot about what she is teaching and makes sure we understand it before moving on. Had a lot of papers through the semester but most were only 3 pages. Shared a lot of videos in class to add to the lectures