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Great teacher but be ready for those papers and essays

Great Guy

Very enthusiastic guy who loves what he teaches. Also very helpful.

Fantastic man.... a little tough on the grading

Hard grader, but knows his stuff and wants to help

He`s my hero. I tought multiple choice was harder than his essays

201 is ok, but for any subsequent classes your pillow will need a pillow

knows his stuff and likes the material but lots of difficult reading, tests aren't that bad, VERY nice man

Kinda slow class, but really nice guy. Tests hard.

Very sweet man, very funny, very passionate about what he teachers, really knows what he's talking about, be prepared for a WHOLE lot of reading... Don't take 2 of his classes @ once!!!! If you don't like the Federalist papers- avoid 330. ;)

I heart this man!

dr. hammond is weird, he is really passionate about the things that he teaches, and that makes him even weirder...

You learn so much in his class. Lots of reading, you need to study, but I got an A. Don't miss classes b/c you cover a ton each day. Great Class!

The course itself is designed to have a TON of reading...get to know spark notes very very well...Hammond has a great personality, and loves his job, which makes the difficult material a little more bareable...

Very nice guy...will answer any questions you may have. Lots of reading though.

Good class, overall. The material can get confusing, with a number of thinkers refining other thinkers' ideas. A good hint is to take it during May session. I'm glad I did.

very nice man, very willing to help out no matter what. semi hard tests, just study. medium amount of reading, just come to class and pay attention. ps. he loves star trek!

anyone who thinks he's boring or weird simply doesn't appreciate the material or his passion for it. he is by far the best professor I've ever had and teaches political philosophy better than anyone in the PHIL department. try to take 492 with him

maybe he teaches POLITICAL phil better than the phil dept cuz that's not what the phil dept emphasizes, as it is NOT POSC. he's a cool guy though. go to class and take good notes and you'll do ok

Material is convoluted and vast in scope. Hammond is brillant and attending his class is a distinct privelege.

He's definitely the BEST teacher in the POSC department...he is so clear and he makes you want to come to class....awesome teacher!

Smart guy, and has a lot to say, but the lectures can be boring. Lots of reading, but some of it is interesting. Two 10 page papers, and essay tests.

He is hilarious simply because he is so incoherent and unprepared...Class is easy even if you don't read, although reading the material helps. If you don't mind a boring but funny teacher this is your class

Passionate and brillant. Star trek just adds to the fun.

Awesome guy and teacher....really knows his stuff. Tests come from notes, so take good notes, online quizes easy but tests are pretty challenging. Makes you want to go to class and can actually make the subject pretty interseting. Cool guy!

What an adorable old guy! So kind, every comment you make he tries to fit it into the lecture. let us postpone a paper because we wanted more time on it, very very understanding and kind. tests come from the notes, and lots of reading, but I really enjoy this class.

Hammond is awesome! Defintly take him! Lots of reading, but hey its in the poli sci dept, so what else do you expect? Tests come straight from notes and do the study guides, they are very helpful. Online quizes are easy and help a lot grade wise, I got an A and put in about 65 effort!

Interesting class, tons of reading, he is really interested in the subject matter and sometimes gets into the lectures. Look out for 1-3 jokes per class. Overall a great class

Dr. Hammond is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He's smart, funny, and just a joy to have class with. If you ever have any problems he is ioncredibly patient and understanding. By far my favorite proffesor in the department!

Great guy, very nice and funny sense of humor. Class CAN be boring at times mostly because of the subject matter, but he fortunately is able to make it more interesting. Tests can be tricky (but he gives out study guides) and there is a lot of reading, but I still definitely recommend Hammond.

If you are interested in political philosophy at all, this class will fascinate you. Some might say he is boring, but the material is great and he has this odd way of presenting some of it that just sticks. Lots of reading, but great class overall.

Good all around teacher. Lot's of reading, but can skip 80% of it if you take good notes in class. Tests are challenging, but can easily be passed with a couple hours of studying.

He's AMAZING> I really learned alot in this class. I forget the name but all polisci majors had to take it. I took it in the summer and i learned a lot from him. It was great

He is a great teacher. The lectures are a little boring and can be confusing, but he does his best to make sure you understand the material. The 4 exams and 5 quizzes throughout the semester are fair if you read the text. There is a lot of reading though.

Absolutely Amazing! I have never met a professor with more passion for what he teaches than Dr. Hammond. He will do everything he can to help you succeed. His class requires a bit of effort, but an A is very achievable. Would recommend for ANY poli sci course. Professors like this dont come around very often! Take him!

Incredible professor, TAKE HIM! Very, very knowledgable, no bias in lectures or grading. Neat class, lots of reading but take good notes, study them, and you'll do well. Makes random, hysterical comments. Great guy.

Three exams(all accum.),the final is accum.One five pg. paper.No attendance policy.Five online quizzes,open book,fairly easy.Go to class and take good notes and u'll get a B or up.Helps u out if you go to his office hours.Dont really have to read,just take GOOD notes.I didnt crack the book once (missed 5 or so classes) and got an A-.

Lets just say i had a B until the final. The final sucked!!!!

This was the Western Civ (Plato, Socrates, Locke, etc) class and I'm not sure if the 201 is correct. He is very quirky but a really good professor. Mention Star Trek (7of9), LOTR, or Star Wars to get on his good side. He also throws in easy test questions on those subjects for each exam. About 10 out of 50, so very generous.

SOOO adorable! His jokes are so corny in a very endearing way. He gets really excited about what he teaches, which makes it more enjoyable. Going to class is really helpful because he clarifies all the reading, and if you don't read, DEFINITELY go to class. He gives great notes. Take this guy--he rocks!

Very knowledgable, strays from the outline that he puts up, attendance not required, open book quizzes on blackboard

Dr. Hammond is one of the most intelligent people you are going to get the chance to meet. He swiftly answers your emails (I sent hundreds) and clarifies until you understand. There are a lot of readings, but if you fall behind you can always rely on the notes you take in class. The tests are not hard if you follow the class. Great class!

I took Hammond for 201 and 321 and if you at all interested in Political Theory he is a teacher that will make the material interesting and alive. There are tons of reading, but if you pace yourself you will be fine. The tests are relatively simple.

I'm not that interested in political theory but Hammond is a great professor. He is very understanding and helpful. Three tests which he tells you the essay questions before hand and then a 15 page paper. I'd also recommend him for 201 because I didn't have him and wish I did.

i love this man. i'm not interested in political theory by any means, but dr. hammond is so into what he teaches and is such a nice guy that i'm interested in taking his other theory classes. go to class, take notes, study the study guides like none other and you'll do well.

Dr. Hammond is an awesome guy. I enjoy Political Theory but this man is so into what he teaches and does it so well that you can't help but to enjoy his class. Open book quizzes on blackboard, simple test questions and very helpful outlines. Keeps good office hours and likes to see people. HIGHLY Recommended.

Weekly quizzes on the Constitution are easy, exams require about 2 hours of review for an A if you've been to most classes. Missing classes won't kill you though. No attendance policy.

I came in not so warm towards political theory but Dr. Hammond is an excellent professor in the subject. To me he looks like a philosopher himself..haha. Come to class, pay attention. But do not take another heavy reading class if you want to get a lot out of the readings. RECOMMENDED if you need to take Western Political Theory.

If you don't like Scott Hammond, you don't have a heart. He's one of the nicest professors I have ever had at JMU. It's a ton of reading, but you will get a lot out of his lectures and Star Trek references.

i LOVE hammond.

Dr. Hammond is insane (in a good way). He gets so crazily excited about political theory that it's comical. :) There is a tremendous amount of reading involved (and papers), but his class is anything but boring.

This guy really is like too nice to be a professor. He is very passionate about political theory (and the beatles) he is very clear and concise. He is helpful and understanding. Decent grader on essays.

Dr. hammond is a great prof. He knows more about poli theory than any one person should. Next semester I am taking my 3rd class i a row with him...a lot of reading but he clarifies it well...tests are just essays and he has a couple 5 page papers and a 12 page paper in his 300 level class...sounds like alot but it really isnt bad take hammond!

Super nice guy! Interesting and very passionate. There's a lot of reading, but I hardly did it and passed with a B. Definently recommend his class

This guy is amazing. He just gets up in front of the class and goes! He knows so much about political theory! The class is a lot of reading, like 40-70 pages a night, but I rarely do any of it and do fine. He makes star trek references and expects everyone to get them, "come on you remember that episode with the..." Definitely take Hammond!

I absolutely adore Dr. Hammond. He's a terribly nice man and he is extremely well informed on the subject. There is a lot of reading for the class (most of the time it's interesting), but as long as you attend the lectures and skim the passages, you'll be fine.

Expect lots of reading. However, as long as you go to class and take notes you can get away with just skimming the books. gives study guides for tests. really knows/cares about what he's teaching. plus he's a nice guy too.

Hammond is freakin amazing. Knows his**** through and through and it VERY interested in the course material. Get used to his references to the Beatles and Star Trek at random times but they're funny. Tests are extensive but if you read, which there is PLENTY of that, then you'll do fine and the term paper is actually fun even though it's 9 pgs.

This is the absolute best professor any school has to offer. Scott Hammonds teaching and passion for poli sci and philosophy made me choose poli sci as a major and phil as a minor. He is absolutely amazing. I cant say enough about him as a person and as a professor. Definitely take any and every class this man has to offer.

Class was difficult- lots of information to learn and retain. Cumulative exam worth 40% of grade. Professor is good for the subject, kind of strange but interesting.

I took his class at JMU before I transferred to UVA and have yet to find a professor at UVA as good as him. I took a modern theory course and an ancient theory course at UVA and used the notes I took in Hammond's class to study for both. He went more in depth than any class I've been in at UVA. You learn a lot. He's the nicest man ever, too.

Hammond is one of my favorite professors ever. He is really passionate and helpfull. Knows just about everything there is to know about the subject, and gives fair study guides. He's nice and amusing, but gives tons of readings. Got an A in his 201 by doing about 40% of the reading, goos notes, and moderate study.

Professor Hammond is amazing. Really one of the most knowledgeable professors on campus. Definitely knows what he's talking about and very willing to answer questions via e-mail or office hours. He's really great. A LOT of readings assigned- try to do most of it, but if you want to slack off a little on the readings, TAKE GOOD NOTES IN CLASS!!!

This class is great and Dr. Hammond is great. It's not that much work if you go to class and take really good notes. Do not think you can miss class and still get a decent grade! Tests are as fair as they can be-not super hard, but you still definitely have to study to do well! But he definitely has to be the BEST professor for this class! (or any!

Absolutely loved this guy, easily my favorite professor thus far. His tests are fair, but based off notes and the reading (and there's tons of reading). Very interesting class and I definitely recommend it.

Have had Hammond three times, and have gotten B+'s and A's. He is very fair and very helpful. He knows his stuff, and you learn a lot from him. You need to read and go to class, but that is part of college. If you attend class, do most of the readings, and complete the study guides, guaranteed B or A. Take!!!!

One of the best professors I've had at JMU. He's the nicest person and an amazing teacher, makes the readings that would otherwise be hard to follow and boring easy to understand and interesting.

Class would have been miserable with any other teacher. Huge amounts of reading but take good notes and you can get away without doing them. Makes hard material understandable. Super nice, funny, and extremely smart guy. Class is SO boring but if you have to take it, TAKE HIM! 3 tests- not bad, 6 easy online quizzes and comprehensive final.

Hammond is one of the nicest and smartest professors you could have at JMU. His tests are not that hard if you go to every class and take good notes and just study those. LOTS reading. Has a bunch of online quizzes based on outside reading that are IMPOSSIBLE(these ruined my grade). Anyway hes a great teacher, take him if you have the chance

Professor Hammond is the sweetest man alive. I had Hammond for another class, so I refused to take this one with anyone but him. The tests are essay based, but you get all of the possible questions in advanced. There's a ton of assigned reading. I barely read but took good class notes and managed a B.

He is the most passionate teacher I have ever had! He truly loves teaching this stuff and if you come to class and stay awake to take good notes it should be fairly easy! Don't let him catch you on your phone or on FB- he freaks out! Online quizes are a bit tricky (you have to read a lot) and tests are multiple choice (easy) and an essay (harder).

This class is a ton of work, just so much reading that really no one can handle.. you need to work together.. find as many people as you can to study with but his tests are manageable. the questions are straightforward and easy if you know material, he grades essays mad easy, but either go to class or have some awesome friends that do.

Whoever gives him a low rating clearly has no interest in the class and listens to his lecture. Hammond is a genius that teaches you in a way you never would learn just from the assigned reading. Cool topics, fair tests, hard quizzes, a lot of reading, but ALL worth it for the amount of knowledge you leave this class with.

This class was definitely hard, don't take it first semester freshman year. The tests are very fair, the quizzes are hard and stressful. The amount of reading is ridiculous. He's a very passionate professor and really knows what he's talking about. It's a lot of work, but you can manage if you keep up with the readings for the quizzes.

This class literally changed my life. The most interesting stuff I've ever learned. Dr. Hammond teaches in a very clear, easy to understand way - often referencing movies, shows, and books to facilitate easy understanding of complex ideas. Best professor I've ever had. Extremely intelligent yet refreshingly humble.

Hammond is a great guy. He's passionate, funny, and his lectures are incredibly clear and concise. There are lots of assigned readings, but lecture covers nearly all of it, so don't worry. Online quizzes are easy, and tests require some studying but not an outrageous amount. This class is pretty interesting if you put forth some effort!

I would recommend Dr. Hammond, he is kind and wants everyone to succeed. There is a lot of complicated reading, but he goes over almost everything in class and is GREAT at explaining. He's very against technology and interruptions in class, so be extra polite! Attendance not mandatory but it will help a lot!

Dr. Hammond is by far the most intelligent professor I've had anywhere. He knows his stuff very well. He is a very humble person, admits when he doesn't know something or if he made a mistake. The classes I took with him are very reading intensive, but he is a very fair professor. I would take every class he offers if I could.

Prof Hammond is the sweetest man ever. He loves to talk but everything he says is meaningful and WILL be on the test. However he assigns A LOT of readings and they are crucial. There are like 5 different books you have to buy but inexpensive. He grades fairly and always welcomes you to stop by his office hours if you have any questions

He is a really nice man. A lot of reading, but doable because his lectures are very clear and cover all test material. Going to class is crucial to doing well. However if you read, go to class and study the tests are relatively easy. Take him!

Greatest professor in the Posc department, quite possibly at JMU. If you learn to love reading, this class is great. Extremely intelligent, kind, and treats you like friends rather than students. Participation doesn't count because he understands it's disadvantageous to introverts. Recommend for every theory class you can

He was amazing! He made lectures enjoyable and had a good sense of humor. Tests are hard and include an essay, but he makes life-saving study guides. He assigns a lot of readings but his lectures are so in depth it's not necessary. You absolutely need the books for the 6 online quizzes, but other than that there's really no homework.

Lectures are kind of long and boring, but hes really a great guy that actually teaches you things. I strongly recommend because hes very fair just a lot of reading but he understands not everyone can read it all.

I absolutely adored taking this class with Hammond! He genuinely cares about his students and is very good at being fair with grades. Definitely go to every lecture, and you'll pass for sure. Its a good idea to have a study group too. Highly recommend taking this with him, he is very interested in the material he teaches and it shows.

Dr. Hammond was a professor on the Honors Study Abroad program to Florence and he was wonderful. He's very funny and very sweet man who really cares about his students. He's incredibly smart, but will certainly look to help out students who need it.

Hammond is the man. He's a really nice guy and will do whatever he can to help. He tries so hard to make material understandable to all students. Tests can be difficult and long, but all test material is covered in class or on the study guide. If you prepare, you'll be fine; don't read, you're toast. You'll be glad you had him if you take him!

He's definitely helpful! Just go to the classes and take notes, you will be fine! He is not a

Hammond is awesome. He made political theory really interested, presented some tough material clearly, and he's funny. There was a lot of reading for the class, but if you did it, the tests weren't too bad and the lectures made way more sense. Great class and professor all in all.

Professor Hammond is one of the nicest professors you will ever meet. Lectures can be dull at times but take notes and you will succeed. Online quizzes aren't bad either. Exams can be tough, too. Overall, he know his material extremely well and is very smart and helpful. If this course is necessary, look no further than Professor Hammond.

Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. He assigns a ton of reading. I'd recommend finding YouTube lectures on the assigned pieces and then looking at some summaries. Very dry lectures but if you listen, they are extremely helpful. He also releases a study guide with essentially every topic and specific are the assessments will be on.

If you go to class you will do well. Assigns a lot of reading but it's not as mandatory as you think. Barely read and never got below a 90 on an exam. 3 essay exams, a final and 2 papers. You'll have to read for the papers but as long as you take good notes, pay attention and DO NOT skip you can easily get an A or a B. He's really nice and helpful.

I LOVE Prof. Hammond! He is very clear with expectations. A couple of quizzes, four tests and a paper before the final. He lays out exactly what is on each. You have outside novel type reading, but manageable. His lectures are clear and incorporates charts when comparing thinkers. I would take again!!

This was Hammond's senior seminar class. The 25-35 page thesis paper was worth 80% of the grade, participation in class was worth 20%. The class itself was super interesting - we were trying to answer "what is knowledge?" and read a lot of Plato, some Arendt, Sirle, and others. Laid back class not including all the work you had to do for the paper.

Professor Hammond is a great guy who is very knowledgeable about the subject, he even throws in a few funny jokes! Attendance is not mandatory but do NOT skip class. Lots of reading but manageable. He gives you everything you need to pass including study guides, just attend class and do readings/study guides to pass the tests. Take him!

Hammond is the homie. The reading is a lot to do, but if you do it and go to class you'll be set more than most classes. His love of the subject really shows in his lectures. If you are ever confused on anything (some of the material is really dense) go to his office hours. He's always there and ready to help. Also don't skip class.

Prof Hammond was a real nice guy who really cared about the topic. Its political theory so it can get boring at times but also interesting at times if you're into this kinda thing. Lots of reading but there are ways to get around it and if you show up and pay attention in class you should be pretty much good.

Dr. Hammond is my favorite professor I have ever had at JMU. This man is so passionate about what he does, it is adorable and wonderful to see. Everything he says will be on the test is on it, and he is extremely fair in grading his essays. Would take him again in a heartbeat.

Professor Hammond is great. He's basically just a nice old guy that loves politics and political theory. Some of his lectures can be long, but overall they're not too bad. Gives a few online quizzes, a paper, and 4 tests including the final. If you go to class and do most of the readings, you should have no problem getting a B+ or better.

Professor Hammond was an absolutely amazing. His lectures are very insightful and super in line with his study guides, which basically cover the whole test. He only assigns one paper which is open-ended! You can tell that he is truly passionate about what he does, as it translates into his lectures--which you shouldn't miss. Would 100% recommend.

Hammond is a very sweet guy. He is very passionate about what he does, even though most people find political theory incredibly boring. His tests are very heavy, most of the class would work until the last minute, but he says exactly what will be on it, so as long as you take the time to study (at least a week) you should do well.

His senior seminar was okay. Talking about political theory everyday got very redundant and I usually had to fight to stay awake. However, he is a lenient grader and a really nice guy. Take him if you find political theory to be interesting but if you don't, spend your senior seminar time elsewhere.

I graduated from JMU in 2010 and can say without hesitation that Professor Hammond was the absolute best professor I have ever had in undergrad or graduate school. His passion is inspiring and his teaching style is incredible. I became a Political Science major because of his teaching and would recommend him to anyone longing for an excellent class

Hammond is a nice guy and really passionate about pol. theory. But the class is dry as heck and so much assigned reading. BUT you can get away with not really reading if you go to every class and take dank notes. Essay portion of the test kinda sucks but his study guides are super helpful. Just put in the work and you can def get a B at least

You must go to class, especially if you don't do readings(which are super long and awful). The material is difficult just because its so much, but Hammond is really nice and a good grader(hes super fair). You do have to put work into this class and probably use outside resources(aka quizlet) in order to do well.

Very serious class, so hard. Hes decent but the class is a lot of work.

POSC 201 is a weed out class. You'll have to read; a lot, if you want to do well. You have to attend class (all of them) if you want to do well. Sit in the front half of the class and take good notes you should be okay. Get to know a few people in your class, get to know Professor Hammond during office hours, and be ready to read!

Hammond is the man. He cares a lot about the subject and will tell you whats on the test beforehand, he hates surprises.

Great professor. Yeah there is a lot of reading but if you go to class and listen and take really good notes you'll be fine. He is very passionate about what he teaches and he is very nice. Overall an interesting class. He also gives VERY detailed study guides before exams that include essay questions.

He assigns a lot of reading, but he dissects each reading in class so you can get by skimming the readings. He heads the political science department so he's one of the most knowledgable professors around. His political theory course was honestly life changing, and I would definitely recommend. Its not an easy course but its incredibly rewarding.

Good and very kind Prof but to get an A you have to study.

He gives a RIDICULOUS amount of reading for the class and expects you to truly retain all of it. He literally told the class that it is near impossible to keep up with all the readings if you're taking a full course load. Tests were hard but he is fair on essay portion which saved my grade. Hardest I've ever worked for a B-.

Hands down the best professor I have ever had! I wish I took every class he offered during my time at JMU.

Political theory is not easy, it is a lot of reading, it is a lot of work. Hammond made all of that worth it. Dr. Hammond is the reason I stuck to POSC. His lectures were great, even if they're dry at times (the content itself). His exams are straight forward and the study guides he provides tell you everything he may test you on. Make flash cards.

Dr. Hammond is a kind, sweet soul who cares deeply about the subject matter and highly knowledgeable on political theory. Assigns many readings but they are not needed if you take extensive class notes. If you put in the work to pay attention in lecture and study for exams, there's no reason you cannot do well. Lectures can be dry but so is theory.

Dr. Hammond is a great professor!! His class is a lot of work there is a very heavy reading load. If you keep up with the readings the best you can study for the test and attend class you will be fine.

Professor Hammond is a seriously great professor who makes a hard class seem much easier. There's a lot of out of class reading that you have to do if you wanna do well on the tests and quizzes, but his tests also have a lot of material just from in-class lectures. Also, Professor Hammond is super nice and willing to help you out if you ask.

I am fully convinced that if you don't touch the books for this class, you will get a low B at best. The readings, if you choose to do all of them (as I did), will eat up a lot of time (5 hours a week or so on average). Dr. Hammond has a passion for this subject and his lectures are very engaging (for the most part).

Great guy. I'm a POSC major and have taken two classes with him so far. Don't be intimated by the amount of textbooks he requires you to get. If you show up to class and take good notes you don't need to read anything. His exams are very fair and he wants everyone to succeed. Very smart and knowledgeable on the topics he lectures on.

Hammond is amazing and is to be protected at all costs. His class makes you think critically, but Hammond makes philosophy entertaining and intriguing. He understands it is a reading heavy course and each lecture is a study guide in itself. You will not be bored during lecture because your mind will be reeling and you will hang onto every word.

He cares about what the subject he teaches, he just is all over the place and writes on the chalkboard so chaotically that you can't understand a thing. He does have lectures and notes on Canvas, lots of quizzes that are super easy and good grade buffers. Pretty easy essay prompts for tests and gives good feedback if you ask.

Scott is by far one of the best professors I have had at JMU. He cares so much for his students and their well being. The material is hard, but he makes it enjoyable and is easily accessible for questions and is very helpful in understanding. He is a true gem and a great choice for a professor.

Hammond is a beast. Take him

Hammond is a total sweetheart, but seems to forget that this is a low-level intro class. We did an INSANE amount of reading. You need like 7 textbooks. Lots of quizzes, but they're easy and will boost your grade. One big paper that he didn't grade too harshly. 4 exams, and they're all long. Just beware. Great man, but assigns a LOT of material.

Such a sweet man! SO much reading & the content is very hard, but it's fundamental & important to understand. There are several tests, but aside from the final, it's straightforward online if you use your resources (if you get my drift). He grades writing VERY leniently, including the essay. Stay on top of it, ask for help, & you'll be alright.

Literally my favorite professor, all of the exams are written and you get the questions before. He is flexible with deadlines for papers and exams. Definitely a good choice to take 310 and 315 as well as they're all the same format and roughly the same material.

Scott Hammond is the best professor in the political science department. Cares for the wellbeing of his students and is willing to make personal accommodations, he wants you to suceed. Canvas page is a little disorganized but if you're willing to look past that take every single class with him that you can! My fav

Scott Hammond... If you are taking this class you must likely have to for your major and he is the only teacher, BUT that's not a horrible thing. He will make you buy 6-7 books which you won't have time to read and he is extremely dry even when trying to joke. He is, however, extremely smart and LOVES this topic. If you try its a pretty easy A.

If you took his 201 you have taken his 316. Same class with a harder grader. All the tests are essay and there is two papers. The more you write the higher grade you will get (I promise make them lengthy!!!). Overall, its a pretty easy A.

His lectures are most of the time interesting. This class has a lot of reading but he explains a lot of it in class. Tests are pretty difficult when it comes to materially not covered during his lectures.

One of the most passionate professors I have come across so far at JMU. He truly does care about what he teaches. Attendance not mandatory but no way you'll pass if you don't go same with textbooks, buy it, and read it. Tests are composed 50% multiple choice and 50% essay; the essay helps your test grades a lot. Solid choice for a professor.

Awesome professor and absolutely amazing lectures.

This class I will admit requires a lot of reading. 1000+ pages. But, Dr. Hammond is a brilliant professor. So passionate about the topic, and I would say his lectures are pretty interesting, so if you go and study hard for his tests, you'll be able to do well. Especially because 50% of your exam grade is an essay, which he's pretty lenient.

Dr. Hammond is a genius. The material can be boring/difficult but he makes lectures engaging and you can tell he's passionate. The class is very reading heavy, but you don't need to read to pass. Exams are half multiple-choice/matching and the other half is an essay, but he is a lenient grader. If you attend lectures/study you will do well!

While I respect the passion the professor has for this subject, the amount of reading that is expected of us is in my opinion way too much. Other than that--the lectures were were very informative and the exams were very fair to us (half of the grade is an essay question which is given a few days before the exam)

He is one of the best professors at JMU. The books he requires seem stressful, but he goes over exactly what he will ask for the essay exams. Attendance is optional, but I would go unless you have someone to give you the notes; he is passionate about the readers and subjects, so the lectures are good.

Best professor I have ever had! He definitely expects a lot out of his students, but the workload is manageable and if you take good notes in class you will be fine. Thought I hated philosophy until Hammond, I would definitely recommend him.

Love him or hate him, you can't deny Dr. Hammond is one of the smartest people here at JMU. I'd highly recommend this class if you enjoyed POSC201 with him, it's basically just a deep dive into the first quarter of 201's material. It's definitely difficult but just do the readings and you'll be alright.

This class isn't for everyone, but definitley do your best on the reading. The reading heavily determines how well you do on the exams, besides showing up to class. Dr. Hammond is very understanding and a reasonable Professor. He makes himself very available during office hours and it helps. Stay on top of the assignments and you should be fine!

definitely not the most engaging class, but not super hard as long as you attend lecture. Assigns a ton of reading, but you don't necessarily need to do it. For exams, they are mostly based on lectures and the quizzes are based on only readings. For me, I never had time to do the reading or if I did have time I didn't understand it.

One of my favorite professors at JMU. He is incredibly knowledgeable and it shows. He's super passionate about the topics and cares about his students. I love Hammond and totally recommend him!! His upper-level classes are easier than 201 and a lot more interesting.

Professor Hammond's class is reading-heavy, but his engaging lectures make up for it. Attending class and using Unstuck study for exam prep can help you succeed.

Hammonds is the sweetest and smartest professor I've ever had! He's very passionate about what he teaches and tries his best. Lectures can get pretty boring, but the information is interesting and the workload is manageable. I would recommend him for any POSC classes

Take Dr. Hammond! He will teach you many things and you will become a better person for having had him as a professor! If you want a life-changing, positive professor, then you should sign up for his class now!

class is entirely lecture based and very reading heavy. dr. hammond is very old-fashioned and teaches right out of the book, but he knows his way around the texts and ropes it right off the dome. online quizzes require you to actually read and know the text, and the final is cumulative MC and written essay. lovely guy though.

Dr. Hammond is one of the best professors I've had. He cares a lot about how you do in his class, and is very passionate about what he teaches. It is heavily lecture based, especially from the assigned readings. If you read what is given and take the notes, the exams and quizzes are not horrible. I would definitely recommend his class!

Dr. Hammond is truly a saint. If you are struggling in the class, email him and he will do everything he can to help. This class is CHALLENGING and very confusing, going to class is vital to your success. There is A LOT of reading but they truly do help your understanding of the material. This is a really hard class, but an incredible professor.

Dr. Hammond is awesome and I can't recommend him enough. He provided thoughtful feedback on all essays even with a huge class size and truly cares about his students. His exams are fair and he posted hints to them in advance with possible essay prompts. For exams, study the readings for the multiple choice and choose a prompt ahead of time.

Overall a great prof! He's a sweet older guy and clearly wants you to succeed, but he can be ruthless with his exams. 3 exams, 1 cumulative final, and a paper that is pretty easy. Write a LOT on the paper/written portion of exams, he wants length over consolidated info. You will be reading 1500+ pages, it's unavoidable. The final was a massacre.

Professor. Hammond is a professor whom I will remember for the remainder of my academic career. He is honestly the most caring and educated professor I have ever had. He is so passionate about political science and genuinely cares about his students. He assigns a lot of reading, and tests are tough, but if you show up to class, you will do well.

Professor Hammond is the best professor I have ever had. I have been taking college level classes since my junior year of high school, and POSC 201 easily stands out on top. Prof. Hammond is caring, extraordinarily smart, and dedicated. Yes, there is a lot of reading, but trust me, this class pays off if you want to learn about political theory.

Lots of reading but one of my favorites. People complaining that thinkers on the final were left out of lectures are misleading, as the focus of lectures is the Morgan textbook which covers some but not all thinkers. Remaining thinkers are in the other assigned books and covered through online quizzes - literally everything is in the syllabus.

- Professor Hammond is great - Informative lectures, can get a little boring - Technology free class - Reading the books aren't necessary to be successful in this class - Showing up to class is necessary to do well - Just make sure to study the study guide IN DETAIL at least 2 weeks before exams and you will be fine

Very lectures heavy, but if you attend the classes, the exams will be much easier. Attendance is mandatory in the case that if you don't attend, you won't do well. Loved each lecture, and was very thorough with each topic! Lots of reading assignments, but again, attend class and you'll be fine if you miss a few.

Great class and great professor. Study guides are helpful before the exam.