He is a very good professor. Will improve your analytical writing. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS!!

As the last post points out, YOU MUST GO TO CLASS. However, he is REALLY helpful, willing to listen to you, and the course plan helps you with more than just english.

You will learn so much about analysis and literature from Hamrick. IF YOU ARE AN ENGLISH MAJOR TAKE HIM.

Great Prof. who actually enjoys his job. Always helpful and understanding. Pop culture references kept the class interesting.

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I've had Hamrick for several classes and he is definately a top class professor. He is energetic, exciting, and really pushes his students to pull out their best work.

Hamrick is definately hard. You not only have to physically in class but there mentally the whole time. Participation is mandatory and if you like to sit in a circle this isn't the prof for you. At first I thought he was a big bully but in fairness to him he just expects a lot of his students. I think he should only teach upperlevel classes.

Although he is tough, he will help you obtain a better understanding of material. He expects a lot from his students so don't take him if you're looking for a sluff-off class! I had him a few years ago and although it was very difficult and time consuming, I learned a lot! He expects a lot from his students, which I respect.

Professor seems insecure about asserting his authority. I brought extra reading I had researched to class and he chastized me for not paying attention, I wasn't looking at it yet, just had it ready for added discussion. Otherwise, a normal prof, very personable; but yeah, insecure about establishing the line between the student and the prof.

No one but a SINGLE disgruntled student would bother to keep posting the SAME review every couple of days. I'm afraid you're busted, Dear "English Major".

He's a very easy going guy. He says his tests will be hard but they are really easy if you study. All you have to do is show up for class and do what he asks of you (which isn't much). There isn't any homework involved besides studying. He tends to get frustrated with HIMSELF if somebody doesn't understand something. Take him for PHIL 120.

O come on people. Hamrick isnt that bad. He comes off as a hard teacher but hes not. If you get on his good side hes a good guy. Just do your work!

I loved him....i had him my freshmen year and his class is one of the only once i remember.....You learn lots and he is very helpfull, just go into his office hours. Pay attention and do things the way he wants it done and you will be fine ......you learn lots and its not that hard

I took his Shakespeare Comedy clss in spring 2007. Hard professor, but I leared A LOT! He is a very intellugent guy and very helpful, really nice guy. I am an athlete and he had no problem with me missing class. GO TO CLASS, READ YOUR MATERIAL and you'll be fine!

super great english teacher! very helpufl!

I took Shaksp from Hamrick. He really challenges his students, it is one of the toughest classes I have taken. But Hamrick was also one of the most helpful and available professors I have ever had. I learned a lot and he really pushed me to do good work. Overall, I had a good experience.

Stephen Hamrick is easily the best professor at MSUM. Apart from outstanding credentials in the fields of Elizabethan studies, his pedagogy is pro-student. What I mean by this is that he cares enough to stretch all of his students to go to the next level of critical thinking. Without a doubt, if you haven't taken his classes, you are missing out

I didn't get a chance to finish. ENGL 314 Shakespeare Comedies/Tragedies is a good course to take, as well as ENGL 214 Major British Writers. /^^/

A challenging professor but a helpful one. Like others have said, he expects a lot from his students but works with them individually to get the best from them. Don't be afraid if you are not familiar with studying literature he grades based on individual performance and growth. An intelligent and funny proffesor

I've been at MSUM for two semesters now and Professor Hamrick is my favorite professor by far. Though he is sometimes unclear, he works with the students to make sure that they understand the material and how to apply it. He is extremely intelligent, personable and passionate about his classes.

BEST PROF EVER!!!!!!!!!!! You will work harder than you ever have before! If you're a lazy slacker than dont take him because he makes you work, but the benefits are worth it. Im more prepared for grad school than any student who hasnt taken him. Only students who dont want to work will have a problem with him.

Professor Hamrick is super nice and helpful. He wants his students to succeed. However, he's not an easy grader and you will have to work really hard both outside and in class. He calls on random people and tries to get everyone involved during class, so don't think you can close your eyes for a second during his class. He WILL call on you.

Amazing. You'll learn so much from him, but you will learn it through hard work and attendance. You won't learn anything from him if you don't go to class so try not to miss. He is super understanding, and although he is intimidating on the first day, don't be fooled. He really does care about his students. Work hard and show up and you'll be good!

Yes, Hamrick is a tough grader. I had never received anything less than a B on a paper before I took a class with him. He is SUPER understanding though and is always willing to help or answer any questions. If you go to class, participate, and go to his office hours occasionally you will be fine. He is easily one of my favorite professors.

Prof. Hamrick is a great professor to take classes from if you want to be challenged and are willing to learn. He's EXTREMELY helpful. If you take the time to meet with him and work through assignments with him, he will help you out. He isn't an easy grader, because he expects you to pay attention and to work hard.

Hamrick is a great teacher and really helps students work through their questions. Extremely understanding and helpful, and funny too. This class was stressful and you really need to work at it, but once you start getting the hang of it it is very rewarding.

Hamrick is a great teacher and really helps students work through their questions. Extremely understanding and helpful, and funny too. This class was stressful and you really need to work at it, but once you start getting the hang of it it is very rewarding.

His Shakespeare class revolutionized my reading comprehension and helped my writing. Quite difficult and frustratingly feminist but I never regretted taking class with him.

Hamrick completely changed the way I learn, study, read texts, everything. The skills I learned in his class I apply to every class, and my rising GPA reflects that. You CANNOT half-@$$ anything in his class. He calls on everyone every day. He's tough, but fair. He'll bend over backwards to help you if you're struggling with the material.

I hated his class the entire semester & kinda hated him too, because he's a real harda$$ when it comes to grading, but looking back i learned a LOT and really grew as a writer too. He goes out of his way to help if you ask and really wants to get to know his students & be involved with their education process even outside of the classroom.

I took his Intro to Lit Studies class. He's an excellent professor, and I did learn a lot from him. He's also very concerned with the well-being of his students outside of class and offered to help me find a job even. Even though dropped out, he still talks to me when he sees me. He is however RIDICULOUS with his grading. No messing up, period.

I had this professor for Intro to Lit Studies. It was difficult and quite stressful. Much of your grade is based on participation, so be prepared to say something every single day. He was nice and his lectures were interesting, but he definitely challenges you. I did learn a lot, but as a quiet person I dreaded going to class.

Absolutely the best professor I have ever had. He is super intense, but I have learned so much. Be ready to participate; there is no zoning out in his class. You have to pay attention and do homework. He may be tough but it is so worth it.

Great professor, but his classes are definitely difficult. You have to attend each class or you fall behind quickly, because of the amount of material covered.

Worst ever. Uncommunicative, unhelpful and unavailable

One of the best English professors I've ever had. Very helpful and encouraging when you go talk to him during office hours. Yes, he is a harsh grader and expects a lot from his students. But it definitely is helpful in the long run. I learned so much from him during the three classes I had with him. I definitely recommend! Be ready to work hard.

Hamrick is probably my favorite professor at this school. His exams are difficult and he is a tough grader, but he is extremely easy to talk to and work with. If you're interested in the subject, he's a great person to take. I recommend going to his office to talk to him about any questions or concerns you might have.

TAKE HIS CLASS! If you are actually interested in being a little challenged and improving your skills, this is the professor for you. Be prepared, he expects a lot: you absolutely need to pay attention in class, read the readings, and study for exams. Don't be intimidated, he is actually an extremely helpful professor.

Intro to literature studies is what drew me into my major. I've had Hamrick at least once every semester since then and he has been what's kept me in my English degree. As a student, you have to put a lot of effort into any of his classes, but it pays off. One of the most inspirational professors I've ever met.

He is a tough professor but he is a good professor. He likes to make class enjoyable and involved. He gets that we are adults and treats us as such. He is always there to help, you just have to ask.

English teacher - he teaches many classes.

He's a fantastic professor, who will help you out but also expects you to do your part. You always leave his classes knowing more than you did going in. He's tough, but fair, as long as you put in the effort and do all the work. He lets you know what to expect at the beginning of class and lives up to those expectations.

By far the hardest class I've ever taken. Don't have him if you want an easy "A" but take him if you went to learn and grow as a writer and a reader. Usually I am an "A" or "B" student but this class really kicked me to the curb. Despite the "C" grade, this class was amazing and I recommend it to people who actually want to learn something.

One of the smartest professors I have ever had. Is he difficult? Absolutely, but I can honestly say I have never learned more. He is also an extremely nice guy, do not let his appearance intimidate you! Easily the best professor I have had in my time here. He does not deserve any of the negative reviews in my opinion.

At the beginning of the year, I hated this class. But a time went on, I found that Hamrick was a super sincere professor. He knows what he's talking about, which is a little intimidating, but he never makes you feel stupid if you don't know stuff. He encourages participation, but let's you pass if needed. Great professor with high standards.

He's one of my favorite professors at MSUM. He will make you a better writer if you're willing to listen. He's passionate about the material and the students. Don't take if you're a lazy student looking for an easy A.

Professor Hamrick was the toughest professors Ive ever had, but is also easily the best. He made me a better student. The coursework is difficult and he expects a lot from you. But, it pushed me in the best way possible. Not to mention, its been a few years since I took his class and he STILL chats to me whenever he sees me. Hes a great guy.

Professor Hamrick was very specific in what he was looking for. I struggled at the beginning of the class to figure out the best ways to improve my writing to better fit the criteria. I eventually emailed him to ask some clarifying questions on the feedback I received on an assignment and wish I had emailed him sooner. He's tough but knowledgeable.

Eng 314 is reading heavy, and almost every class is a lecture/open discussion. Hamrick requires every student in the class to contribute each day, and he will cold call people. He is accommodating and helpful during his office, so utilize them. Overall. he gives great lectures and provides valuable insight, but he is a tough grader.

An excellent professor, there were a lot of books I needed to purchase I believe it was 6 or 7, but we wound up not even using the Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie book which felt like a waste of money. I'm not sure if maybe the book requirements were off or possibly the class was once in person and the book would've been used there.

I'm the same person from a different rating on this professor- He's still at Bemidji. I have fallen in love with prof H's lecture style and have learned that he is the opposite of misogynistic. I've never had more meaningful conversation than in his classroom- both with him and with my classmates. You rock Prof H.