Steve Hamelman - Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC

Professor: Steve Hamelman

Department: English

College: Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

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

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hamelman is often condescending towards students who ask questions, expressing personal opinions about literature as fact. He does not progress through the material in-class, and is constantly off-pace. I have taken two of his classes, ENGL 305 and 306, and am not impressed. This professor does not engage students intellectually.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He talks SO. MUCH. Hes incredibly intellectual, but if you ask him a question, he will talk for 15 minutes about something that has nothing to do with the original issue. Few grades, so slipping up on one assignment will put you in a hole. DONT MISS CLASS!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT MISS CLASS

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Incredibly intelligent, but with unrealistic expectations of students. The amount of reading that he gives between a Tuesday to a Thursday is impossible to manage if you're taking any other courses. Harsh grader, won't tell you what you did wrong. Does not post grades. DO NOT MISS CLASS

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hamelman is by far one of the most arrogant men I have ever come across as. His opinion is always right, even when analyzing something. Has huge expectations for students, even in a 101 class. Does not teach, and expects you to teach yourself. Would not recommend taking his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG483
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL305
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 664
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hamelman is the worst professor of all time. He is useless. He is not an educator, he is a tyrant. Sure he's smart, but how fun is being smart if you can't teach? He's narrow minded. Claims to be a broad thinker, drops if u miss one class before the withdrawl period. HATE him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL205
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

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.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG459THEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A Ranter, but very smart. A little conceited at times. Never stays on topic and will totally change your syllabus around! My class only did about 3 or 4 assignments actually on the syllabus. The rest he thought of himself and we just winged it. Class was boring but not hard, but make sure to read the assigned books!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

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.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL664
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Supremely intelligent and has high expectations. This is college, folks. You're not on the playgound any more. You want your teachers to stretch your limits. What's learning without challenge?

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Most knowladgeable teacher i have ever had

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

While he ended up teaching me some lifeskills I needed to learn, he really brought me down with his constant, depressing jabs about things that didn't seem to have anything to do with the class. I like professors, that give me a positive feeling when I leave the room. I know college isn't happy-rainbow-time, but I don't want to be depressed.