Pedro Santoni - California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Professor: Pedro Santoni

Department: History

College: California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SS304
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He does not take attendance, but if you want to do well in the class show up, the powerpoints wont make sense if you don't. He talks a lot, slides in class are mostly pictures which he emphasizes from. Books he assigns are interesting and there will be in class essays. Yes, he is a bit unorganized, but overall great professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS142
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr santoni taught the best Ge course ever. I recommend the course. His lectures are very interesting and his exams are always clear. He is very helpful and always in his office ready to help.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SSCI304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Santoni was a pleasure to have as an instructor. He does not take roll, however if you want to do well show up! Also expect to do lots of reading. He is always available to help and responds to emails in a timely manner.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST142
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the type of professor that will not just read off powerpoint but will teach based off what he remembers and by memes and pictures he has on his lectures. the online homework was no help towards the quizzes, you will not pass if you do not read outside of class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS142
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

PRof santoni is a hard grader but he goes over everything and he helps extra out of class. You have to read and take notes on his lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This professor tried to be funny and failed. His lectures made no sense at all because it was all pictures. His tests were about facts that were never discussed and the class was pointless. I would never take this professor again. He was not understanding and he was very unorganized.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Awful! His lectures are nothing but stupid memes and it doesn't make any sense. He doesn't even know how to use technology he called teach support at-least everyday. He is unorganized and doesn't teach well at all, do yourself a favor and never take this professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS142
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Notes are nothing but pictures on the powerpoints. Lectures are boring.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST142
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Santoni isnt the greatest Professor out there. His PowerPoints are basically based on memes and pictures, theres no bulletpoints/notes to take down, you have to make up your own notes. On his PowerPoints he presents the slide and just talks about that slide. He doesnt really interact with the class which makes the class not interesting

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST390
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Right off the bat, Dr. Santoni loads you with essay prompts and novels. A LOT of reading and writing! He's super funny and engaging - breaks everything down to make it simple. I enjoyed going to his class, I just wish his grading and prompts were more clear. 2 papers on novels, 1 film analysis paper, essay midterm, essay final. VERY PICKY GRADER.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST470
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Santoni is the most challenging professor you will love to take and this course is one of his best. Stay on top of the readings and be prepared for all the class meetings. Grading is serious but it is logical and really helpful. Santoni has a great sense of humor and is incredibly helpful 2 qualities that also make him a great professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST470
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you can, take another Latin American professor - Most unorganized professor I have ever had - all over the pace with lecture and powerpoint - gets fluster easily - does not give needed feedback if at all on papers - had to change syllabus and waited 3 weeks to give it to us - make sure you get clear directions on paper; is very vague

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

U have to work to get the grade but Santoni makes it really clear on how to do well. He is always available and he really helped me every time I asked him for help. U have to read to do well. He is very serious about writing so b serious and u will do well. He has a great sense of humor too.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Santoni is passionate at his best and very confusing at his worst. He was a little organized due to problems with his office.I still found this class on the difficult side. He gives okay feedback but the lectures were hard to follow bcuz he doesn't expand on topics. I would not take him again bcuz I didn't learn much in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I learned a ton from Santoni and he made me a better writer. He is a great professor and if you care about college then he is who you want to take. He is very honest and passionate. He is a serious grader but it is clear what he is looking for. Readings are moderate and interesting. He makes you think and grow. Thank you Dr. Santoni!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Grading criteria for essays is unclear and at times contradicting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• 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:

Oh my gosh, do not take for any history class!! Canceled the midterm but it wasn't a good thing he replaced it with 3 take home essays on one of the three books he makes you get. 3 books are required and will be used in class on top of the Final which has a really vague study guide.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SSCI304
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, one midterm and one final(multiple choice). Need to read 2 out of 4 books and write one in-class essay for each book. And one quiz about a Latin American map. Pay attention during lecture and you will be fine during the exams. Super easy class !!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SSCI304
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take every extra credit that is offered it does make a difference. Two papers you choose 2 our or 4 required books, there is a 5th book but it is for extra credit on the final. Take advantage of studying the poweerpoints and notes, some of the questions are based on pieces of information you might normally overlook. I absorbed it all and loved it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST469
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Santoni is very nice, but not the best professor. He decided to change the trajectory of the course multiple times throughout the quarter. He removed our mid-term (which isn't as nice as it seems) and was very disorganized and didn't have answers to many of our questions. Most of the students (like me) skipped many classes.