He's really not as bad as everyone says. He really just wants students to do the assignments and do NOT turn in assignments late. Attendence is a must!

The true definition of what a professor should be.This guy will alter your thinking, which is a rarity in classrooms these days.He rubs people the wrong way because he's honest.Students today don't want to be challenged and feel threatened when they are.

If you are serious about learning, this is your man. He will push you to think about things in a different way. This is college. If you are not ready for the college experience, then drop his class or quit whining about how tough it is.

Great guy, very entertaining. But super hard!! If you need an "A", switch. If want to have some fun, Stay. He's a toss up.

Has a massive amount of passion for and knowledge of early American lit and of life, and what the two have to do with one another. His class will and should change your life. Who cares what grade you get!?

I think students have a problem with him because he challenges the way they think.Sure, he can ramble and be kind of rude,but he makes you question things beyond American lit.I greatly admire his passion.Take him.If nothing else, it will be enlightening.Dont be late,he will fail you. It's rude anywa

Dont expect an easy grade! Although one of the most difficult classes I have taken at Coastal, it was one of the most rewarding! He is passionate about what he does and shares this with his students. Although a little odd, very interesting! Take this class if you want to leave the class with more than just a grade. Dont be late! Discuss! Work hard!

He's not a cake walk, no. And he IS eccentric. But hey, I admire him, he liked me, and I still have a crush on the guy. Seriously, I loved his passion and his manor, and he's exactly the kind of English professor I want to be. He's my favorite prof.

Hey, what can I say? I love the man. He's passionate and eccentric, he knows his literature, and if you pay attention you'll understand why he gets that mischevious look he sometimes does. I'd take another class with him in a hearbeat.

great

I absolutely love this man!! If you go to class and read, you will make a good grade. He has so much passion and it comes through in his class! LOVE HIM

hilarious guy, he makes his class interesting....good teacher if you study. moody but get on his good side and you will be fine.

This guy is awesome...made english class so much fun! Just get to know him on a personal level...go to his office, ask questions, show that you care and you'll end the class with flying colors :) def take him he's awesome

I love him. The best and my most favorite teacher ever. His tests are hard, but it is worth it just to sit in class and listen to how passionately he teaches his subject!

one of the smartest teachers at coastal. you leave the classroom feeling smart, and you WILL learning something new everyday. he can be mean, and can make you feel stupid, but it's worth it. loves questions and participation. must attend class and do the readings. i think he could teach every subject at coastal bcuz he knows a lot about EVERYTHING

really smart and definitly knows what he's talking about. he can be kind of scary at first but you'll love the class by the end. gives a lot of reading but is a pretty easy grader - as long as you read and go to every class you'll do fine

He blew my mind. I now love literary criticism.

prof. hamelman is the BEST!

AMAZ-ING!! If given the chance, you MUST take him. Is kinda intimidating at first, but this man knows his stuff! And he truly cares about his students. Dont leave Coastal without giving him a try.

This is a great professor who really cares about his students. His class was pretty easy and he explained everything clearly. I would def. take one of his classes again.

He's intimidating at first, but if you give him and the class a chance you'll get something out of it. He's really a great teacher.

Dude is nuts, but class is fun once you realize that.

Really great teacher. Awesome, smart daughter!

Not bad, kind of funny.

I have taken three classes with Dr. Hamelman including one independent study. I will be the first to tell you the classes are hard, but you will never forget what you learned. Sometimes classes and assignments are confusing, but Dr. Hamelman will go out of his way to help. If you are there to learn, take Dr. Hamelman's class. You won't regret it.

if you don't want to talk about literary elements and devices but how they are relevant and actually matter, take hamelman. if you call him crazy, you're close minded and incompetent.

I took Dr. Hamelman for several English classes back in the late 90s and I have to say that I absolutely adored him! He was very hard and passionate but I liked him so much that I asked him to be my advisor. He truly inspired me to be a better student and I will never forget that. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take him.

Dr. Hamelman is the best professor in the English Department. His classes are rigorous and you MUST be ready to work. His expectations are high, but by no means are they unreasonable. Take his classes if you want to graduate having actually learned something. Without his classes to prepare me, I probably wouldn't be surviving my graduate program.

Hamelman is probably the hardest english teacher you could have for 102. He expects a lot out of every student, in order to get a decent grade you need to work very hard. If your not up to that I suggest you change teachers.

Very knowledgeable and passionate about his field. Likes great music too!

Prof Hamelman is not easy by any means, but if you want to get anything out of your college education, take him. He is one of the most intelligent and interesting professors that teaches at this University and I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn. My American Lit taught me more about my country than I ever expected to know.

Way too hard! He believes essays should be written perfectly in one day. I wish I would have known how hard he was before I REENTER 102 for the 2nd time. However, he is very intelligent and explains the stories well.

Hamelman is a great teacher, but he tends to get off topic. He has a poor attitude when a student does not appear to take the class seriously, but is otherwise a lot of fun. I enjoyed his class and learned a lot. I plan to take him again.

Most knowladgeable teacher i have ever had

He is highly intelligent. Quite personally, I rather enjoy his occasional rant. He sometimes goes on tangents, but they ALWAYS relate to the text in some shape or form. He will undoubtedly make you a better college student. Do NOT just read to learn and memorize, you need to devour the texts he assigns in order to pass this class - Take Seriously.

He believes in autodidactism, meaning he just functions as a source of knowledge. His lectures are not typical, although still interesting. Reading the content is a 100% due to his obscure Exam questions. While his Exams are extremely difficult he does tutor/help outside of class, if you approach him. Chance for revision. 100% attendance=extra pts.

Hamelman is definitely a "love or hate him" professor. There seems to be no in between. However, all of the people complaining about difficulty missed the point in the first place. Hands down best professor I have ever had. Listens to awesome music, too.

Hamelman is the best teacher I have ever had. Test are straight from his lectures, so take notes on what he says. Gave group exam for our class, which really helps your grade.

The best teacher I've had. Most intimidating person I've ever met, but if you get a good grade in his class you earn it. He teaches more than just English, he teaches about life. An honest grader & teacher. If you ever need critiqueadvice throughout your college & grad career, he's the man. Crazy as hell but I've learned more from him then anyone.

Intelligent, arrogant, and probably in more dire need of a personal servicing than any other white man on campus.

Hamelman is a great professor. He's strict, and you must be mature in your understanding of whatever he's teaching. Don't complain about the complexity of the material or the discussions- what you take from them is largely your responsibility. Don't miss class.

Probably my favorite undergrad professor I've had, also one of the most challenging, but in the best ways. You will definitely get your money's worth with him. You will not get an easy A in any of his classes, but you will learn a lot if you make the effort to read the materials and engage in the class.

DO NOT MISS CLASS

Hamelman is by far one of the hardest professors I have ever had in my academic career. He sets very high standards and he expects you to maintain your momentum as a student. There is a LOT of reading for this class and you MUST read it all, otherwise, you will not pass the class. The man is very intelligent and I have a ton of respect for him.

Nice guy wants is students to succeed, but makes you work for it. Not a lot of grades so papers are big. Keep up on readings, get engaged in class, and go to office hours

Hes horrible,the lecturers have nothing to do with anything hes teaching and hes unclear with most things hes trying to say. He picks on certain students and thinks he knows everything even if hes wrong + very opinionated about EVERYTHING.

I have had the pleasure of having multiple classes with Dr. Hamleman, and after every course completion-- I am left with newfound vigor and knowledge. In English 305, he made sure that we grasped key-- concepts of American Literature, and his assignments on top of his class lectures reinforced meaningful gems. This class is a foundational block --

Professor Hamelman was one of my first professors in college. He was overall a great and wholesome person. Sometimes his directions in class dont make a lot of sense so make sure you pay attention during his class. He doesnt give you a lot of assignments and you only have to write like four papers the entire semester including the final paper.

Dr. Hamelman is one of the most passionate teachers I've ever had. As someone who doesn't like writing essays, I still enjoyed coming to class and learning from his lectures. He grades extremely tough for an intro level course but anyone majoring in English should 100% take his class. I would compare him to Yoda but for English.

A super funny and smart guy! His lectures can be chaotic, but what he talks about almost always ties back to the material somehow. All of the assignments were writings, and he is a tough grader, but is willing to help if you reach out. You MUST attend class and do the readings, or you won't pass. He ties some great music into his lessons too!

Passionate, overall great teacher. He shows tough love.

Dr Hamelman is very bizzare. Has a unique way of teaching- its more like a huge conversation rather than anything structured. He is very compassionate deep down but he is very intimidating when you first meet him. At first he makes his class seem like its going to be so hard but just do the reading and participate in discussion and youll be fine

Dr. Hamelman is one of the most interesting professors I've had. His lectures are like a conversation and his courses are chaotically organized. He expects you to read and understand everything discussed in class, BUT once you get to know him he is so caring and will help you whenever you need it. Funny, passionate, and respected.

His teaching style can be considered scatterbrained. He often rambles, but he uses the rambling to engage the students in reacting. Keep in mind, "He is YOUR AUDIENCE" when it comes to writing. Pay attention to the poems and short stories, don't get ahead of yourself, and utilize the writing center. Attendance is mandatory. Try not to miss class!!