4.4

Matthew Schoenbachler

History - University of North Alabama

4.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
107
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

107

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What Students Say

This is literally the best teacher I've had yet

HI201 - 4.0 rating

He is the best teacher/professor I have ever had

HIST201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

85%

Textbook Required

30%

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Grade Distribution
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B: 7
A+: 7
A: 7
Not sure yet: 4
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Amazing lectures (7)
Tough Grader (6)
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Amazing lectures (4)
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Reviews (107)
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HIST110
Jul 15, 2003

No Comments

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HIS202
Apr 4, 2004

STUDY THE NOTES! Very funny and entertaining.

5.0
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HIS202
May 10, 2004

Very funny! But make sure you take notes down in class! Best history teacher I have had at UNA!

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HST201
Aug 18, 2004

Very, Very entertaining. I recommmend him if you want to learn U.S. History and have fun at the same time. I loved it when he called Benedict Arnold a ****, because he really was one.

5.0
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HI201202
Nov 10, 2004

Very funny guy. Made the class go by much faster, and easy to learn from. He was great, and i wouldnt want anyone else.!!!

5.0
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HI201HI202
Nov 12, 2004

He's the funniest man alive, and that helps to make the class very interesting and fun. I never really learned anything in history until his class. You have to study and take good notes, but I wouldn't recommend anyone else!

5.0
2.0
HI201202
Nov 12, 2004

Just call him Shake-n-Bake. I loved him. If you do what he says, you'll pass his class. If you think he graded you wrongly then just argue with him, if your arguement is valid enough he'll work with you and give you some credit for it.He's a great teacher, not the easiest but very much worth it!

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HI201
Nov 18, 2004

Dr. S is the best thing to happen to history since the Eagles reunited. Truly one of history's heroes.

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AMHI
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2004

Dr.S was so sad when he discovered he had no "chili peppers" like his buddy Dr.H. He is very candid and has a few choice words to describe Alexander Hamilton. You will either find him abrasive or halarious. Do your readings or just don't come.

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HIS201
Mar 23, 2005

Funny guy! Really enjoyed his class, he made it very interesting. I am really glad that I chose him for a teacher!

5.0
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HST202
Grade: C
Apr 20, 2005

He is an awesome teacher and I rushed to take another one of his classes b/c he is so funny. If you don't do the reading the tests aren't that easy but the class time is worth doing the reading.

5.0
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201202455
Apr 29, 2005

Awesome professor. Makes history interesting and entertaining no matter what your major. You have to make sure that you read and take good notes for his tests, but you'll be fine if you do that. Highly recommended.

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HI201HI202
May 2, 2005

He is a funny guy!! I don't really like History, but he gets off subject and makes it better! It's really easy to get him off track!! His test are sometimes hard because there's a lot of reading on there, but in all he's an awesome teacher!!

5.0
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HI201HI202
May 3, 2005

Awesome teacher, very funny

5.0
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HISTORY
May 13, 2005

He is very silly!! he kept history class very interesting! the guy is NUTS!! he got me to fall in love with history!!....:)

4.0
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WORLDHIST
Aug 24, 2005

super funny! made class very interesting..highly recommend taking him

4.0
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HISTORY
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

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HI201
Grade: B
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

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HI201
Aug 31, 2005

Oh my god, I had the biggest crush on Dr. Schoenbachler, why doesn't he have any hot symbols up? Also, he is an awesome teacher!

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HI201
Sep 1, 2005

i hate history, but enjoyed the class (just not the material). funny guy and very nice and personal. hard to tell what will be on test. i found a,b,c,d portion of tests difficult and the essays fairly easy.

5.0
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USHISTORY
Sep 5, 2005

No Comments

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HI201AND202
Grade: B+
Sep 14, 2005

He was a great teacher. I am not big on history but he made it interesting to where you would want to learn about it. I suggest taking him.

5.0
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2012022MORE
Sep 15, 2005

I love this guy! He's a great teacher and is really interesting. He makes you want to learn more about history and his sense of humor is the greatest.

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USHISTORY
Sep 20, 2005

No Comments

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HISTORY201
Sep 25, 2005

He is great. Keeps you on your toes and makes things interesting.

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HISTORY202
Oct 12, 2005

easy and interesting.

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HI202
Oct 27, 2005

He is an awesome teacher. Take notes and study them very hard

5.0
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HISTORY201
Nov 1, 2005

GREAT TEACHER. I recommend him to anyone he is so funny. I actually look foward to his class just to see what he has to say next. You do have to take notes and read well in the chapter. I hate history. Ive dropped it twice before I had him. He makes it so fun to learn

5.0
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HISTORY202
Dec 5, 2005

He is AWESOME! He is nazi about the readings, but I have never had a history professor who wasn't. I enjoyed this class, and I hate history! Be prepared for the essay questions, these will make or break your grade because he is VERY smart and knows exactly what he is looking for! Take GREAT notes! Write EVERYTHING!

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HI201202
Dec 6, 2005

Schoenbachler is the best history teacher i have ever had. I learned more in his class than i ever did in high school! he makes his students want to listen! keep up the great work!

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HIS202
Jan 10, 2006

I love his class. I would take him for every history that I need if I could. He is awesome. I have never actually wanted to listen to history before. But, I listen to everything he says. The tests are not bad. Just take really good notes and pay attention.

5.0
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HI201
Jan 10, 2006

Dr.S is a wonderful teacher. History usually bores me!!! But he made it fun! I'm taking him again for Hi 202!!! I would surely reccommend him to anyone!!!

5.0
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HISTORY202
Mar 3, 2006

He's hilarious and makes the class time fun. Although you have to read ALOT!

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HI201HI202
Mar 23, 2006

i am in love with shake-n-bake!!! i took him for 201 and 202...he is hilarious and makes everything so much fun!! you are crazy if you dont take this class!!

5.0
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HI201
Oct 14, 2006

Holy poo, this guy is hilarious! It's impossible not to enjoy his class. He's friendly and genuinely cares about his students. He'll help ya out any time you need it, and he makes history really interesting. He's definitely the best teacher I've ever had! Plus he's cute ;)

5.0
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HI201
Oct 26, 2006

I love this guy...he is great. He makes you want to come to class and learn; I was heart-broken when I had to miss his class one day. He is funny and very nice looking. I had an history professor last year and I really didn't like her class. If I had the money I would take HI 202 again, but this time taking Mr. Shake n Bake. Great Guy!!!!!

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HIST201
Apr 24, 2007

Shake-N-Bake is AWESOME! I loved his class! I wish I could take it again. Plus, he's a real cutie! If you need any history classes, take him!

5.0
2.0
HI201
Apr 25, 2007

GREAT TEACHER!! He keeps class interesting and makes history enjoyable. I had him my first semester, went to every class but one and read and I had an A with not too much work. I have a B in HI 202 cause I have slacked on reading but I still enjoy going to class! I recomend him 100%

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HI453
May 1, 2007

The intellect and hotness of this man are unparalleled. Seriously though, his classes are always interesting. You can count on learning a lot.

5.0
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HI202
May 4, 2007

absolutley lovedhis class!!!!!!! i would advise anyone to take him all you have to do is take good notes and READ the assigned readings! awesome teacher!

5.0
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HIST202
May 25, 2007

Never a dull moment in his class! Doesn't mind expressing his own opinion which is refreshing. Nice guy, but if you are under 20 and giggle a lot, you will get more attention.

5.0
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HIST101
Nov 6, 2007

SHAKE AND BAKE IS THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just take notes and read the Articles and you'll do fine.......

5.0
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HIST202
Jan 8, 2008

I loved this class! History isnt the funnest subject but he keeps you interested for the most part! Just take good notes and read what's assigned and you should do fine!

5.0
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HIST202
Aug 20, 2008

I LOVED this class! He was so funny! Never a dull moment in his class! As long as you come to class and take notes, you'll be fine! Read that assignments because there will be questions on the test. I would take his class again any day!

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HI201
Jan 3, 2009

Schoenbachler is a fun professor. Its easy to tell he loves history and likes to teach it. He easily keeps your attention throughout the class. He is quite difficult and picky as well. Its hard to get full credit on essay test questions because he is so picky. He also has a habit of random yelling that gets very annoying before the end of class.

5.0
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HIS201
Mar 4, 2009

I absolutely love this class. Dr. Schoenbachler is hilarious and a wonderful teacher. His tests are difficult, but if you do the assigned reading and study your notes well, you will be just fine.

4.0
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HIST202
Apr 29, 2009

I LOVED THIS CLASS! He kept it interesting and I learned alot. His tests can be difficult tho..you must study.

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HIS202
May 18, 2009

I liked Dr. S. he was funny and told a lot of pointless stories. he makes lots of jokes and is a fun teacher. he does however cover a LOT of info! his readings are not related to lectures, so study, study, study! it about killed me to make an A in there. he's sometimes hard to follow. so if you're looking for an easy A, don't take him.

4.0
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HONORUS
Oct 11, 2009

He is extremely funny, and he loves history. He reminds me a lot of Jon Stewart. His class, however, is not easy. He expects a lot out of his honors students. There is a lot of reading and a lot of memorizing. Study the notes and readings for the ALL ESSAY tests!

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HONHI201
Dec 19, 2009

Shake and Bake is a wonderful professor. He is very laid back and fun while also very ninformative. he definitely knows what he is talking about. My favorite professor I've had so far.

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HIST201
Feb 12, 2010

Awesome. thats all you have to know

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HIST201
Jul 4, 2010

Professor Shake'N'Bake is the best History teacher I've had to date. He isn't some football coach teaching U.S. History on the side, Shake'N'Bake is a published historian with a knack for interesting analogies. [i.e.- Controlling the port of New Orleans is like controlling the tap on a keg of beer. Yes, he compared the USA to a keg. And it works.]

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HIST202
Jul 6, 2010

SHAKE N BAKE IS AWESOME! HE MADE HISTORY VERY INTERESTING AND I LOVED HIS CLASS!

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HIST201
Jul 13, 2010

This is the worst online class I've ever had! First of all this is a History class not English! Yet, he makes you write an essay on every single chapter! He is not very helpful, any time I emailed him he would rarely if at all email me back. Over half of my class failed his exams because he doesn't give enough time for them.

5.0
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HIST201
Jul 19, 2010

He was an amazing teacher!! I took 201 and 202 with him. I never liked history, but his class made me really enjoy it! i got so into his lectures! He is hilarious, and you'll find youself excited to go to his class.. seriously!

5.0
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HIST490
Aug 10, 2010

You have to read in his class. If you dont you will fail, and he tells you this repeatedly. His classes can be hard if you do not read, but he is fair and his lectures are awesome. Best teacher in the department hands down.

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HI202
Jul 27, 2011

Best. Teacher. Ever. I took for 202 and LOVED it. yes you have to read duh. In what class do you not. Its not a real big textbook thought its just short articals that are actually interesting. You do have to read a small book for the final but it doesnt take long to read. Extremely interesting best class of my life. PS: dont yawn.

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HI451
Dec 18, 2011

Had him for upper level American Revolution class. First, he is hilarious and cusses a lot. If that bothers you, don't take his class. Also, he has some sort of weird obsession with not yawning, so don't yawn. Grades fairly liberally, always keeps the discussion interesting. Love him.

4.0
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HIST101
Jul 29, 2012

I really enjoyed his class. He is so funny and you can tell he really likes to teach. Attendance is mandatory and you must read (because you're in college). Test are not difficult unless you do not study and read.

5.0
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HIST201
Sep 20, 2012

He is the best teacher/professor I have ever had! He is SO funny! He is extremely smart and can just sit there and talk to you. His test are 80% in class notes that he says--he tells you what is important. The rest is simple reading. TAKE THIS CLASS! He made my stint at UNA completely worth attending. LOVE HIM!

5.0
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HIST201
Oct 9, 2012

He is the absolute best teacher i have ever had. Hands down. Read over the material (it's interesting...don't whine about it, you're in college). Make sure to take notes and you'll pass the class easily if you study. He is the most amazing teacher i have ever had and you will not regret taking him. I had him for both 201 and 202..honors sections

5.0
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HI201
Oct 24, 2012

Awesome teacher makes everything really interesting. The funniest teacher I've had at una also he loves to joke around. You do have to read a book but his test aren't that hard if you take good notes. Definitely take him!

4.0
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HIST201
Nov 1, 2012

He's a great guy, very funny, but his class isn't easy. You HAVE to read the books in order to pass the test. For Honors, the test is essay (3) but it shouldn't be too bad if you study the notes and read the text. I would recommend him but not if you're taking English or something at the same time.

3.0
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HIST201
Mar 3, 2013

Make sure to read what he tells you to read. His tests are not easy; you have to study pretty hard. He makes history interesting, but he's pretty full of himself and reuses jokes - after awhile that's not funny anymore. An A is possible but not without work. You can only miss 4 times and it's not worth it because you'll miss 3 pages of notes a day.

5.0
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HI453
Mar 14, 2013

Excellent professor! I get great notes from his class and his lectures are very intriguing. Lots of reading, but if you are in a senior level history class and don't like reading then you've chosen the wrong major.

5.0
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HIS201
Apr 24, 2013

TAKE THIS CLASS!! I have never taken a History class that I have enjoyed until I took "Shake and Bake!" If you hate boring History classes, this is the class for you! He is one of the funniest people I know, and makes you want to come to class! If you don't try and take his class you are missing out on an amazing college experience. I was an incoming freshman, and he made me feel so comfortable. Just don't yawn in class or he will point you out! Haha

5.0
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HI201
May 7, 2013

Great teacher! He knows how to connect with and entertain college students all while teaching history. I am actually sad about leaving this class. I would recommend this class to anyone who has to take history.

5.0
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331
Nov 14, 2013

IF YOU DONT TAKE HIM, YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON TAKING THE BEST TEACHER AT UNA! Best teacher here. Very intelligent. Interesting/funny class.

5.0
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HI201
Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Schoenbachler is great. He's really funny and makes history interesting. You need the book and he makes you read a seperate book. His tests are on the reading and the notes, but his tests are not that bad. I'd most definitely recomend him

5.0
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HIS201
Grade: B
May 2, 2014

this guy is freakin great!!! take him for whatever class cause it will be interesting and you will walk out knowing so much! he makes every funny yet knowledgeable! highly recommended!

4.0
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HI201
Jun 6, 2014

This is literally the best teacher I've had yet! He's so funny and makes things interesting, but make sure you read the readings he assigns and take plenty of notes! He learns your name and keeps you involved, but don't yawn because he calls you a yawner and points at you lol

5.0
2.0
HI201
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2015

LOVE LOVE LOVE his class! He makes it interesting and you honestly never know what he will say next. Super funny and super nice. His class isn't that hard at all, basically you just need to listen, take notes, and read (readings are typically short). I enjoyed his class so much I'm taking him for HI 202 too!

3.0
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HI201H
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2015

Hilarious teacher, really enjoyable. Hard to take notes sometimes though. He gets off on a lot of tangents that can sometimes become a nuisance. Pretty tough grader but not unfair. Make sure to do the reading and dedicate more than just the night before to study for the test.

5.0
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HI201
Mar 17, 2015

great teacher. seriously knows his stuff when it comes to history. his lectures are exactly what are on the test .. almost word for word.

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HI201
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2015

One of the greatest professors I have ever had!! You must take him for history if you can. I took him this past summer in June so there was a lot of reading, but if you were to take him during the regular semester, you should do fine bc it will be spread out more. Don't yawn though or he will call you out. haha! ;)

2.0
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HI201
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2015

IF YOU LOVE HISTORY OR WANT TO LAUGH TAKE HIM. funniest person ever, makes history fun until you have an exam. Lots of readings required to pass the exams and by the way of his teaching, it's hard to remember what he says in lecture unless you study A LOT.

4.0
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HI201
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

Loved his class! There is quite a few readings you'll have to do but it isn't very hard. I learned a lot in his class.

5.0
2.0
HI201
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2016

He's very passionate about his subject which makes the lectures interesting along with the fact that he's hilarious. He gives tons of extra credit: 2 study sessions per test and each attendance is 2 extra points for said test. He also gives credit for attending lectures. Read the material and take about 2 pages of notes daily and you'll get an A.

5.0
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HI202
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2016

Schoenbachler is by far my favorite teacher at UNA. He is hilarious and makes the subject interesting. His test are easy if you study. There is a lot of reading to do.

5.0
2.0
HIST202
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

He's very understanding and his lectures are super informative. He is a great teacher and he's always there for his students for personal and educational problems. I still email him almost every week for moral support and random college questions

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HI202
Jun 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His tests are 50+ questions +writing and there's only 4. Each is 100 points so if you screw 1 up your grade will suffer. Gives "extra credit" but only adds 1 or 2 points to a test. Asked for help and he basically told me I should seek tutoring. This doesn't help because test questions are so specific. Oh, and DON'T YAWN. He will embarrass you.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
HI201
Grade: B-
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

By far the best professor I have ever had. He's so funny and makes class fun. Definitely would take him again.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Would take again
4.0
4.0
HI201H
Apr 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shake & bake gives the best, funniest, most entertaining lectures ive ever sat through. Hes such a cool guy. BUT, his tests are just unreasonable. He gives essay questions only, and expects details down to a T. If you dont study your material insanely thourougly and keep up on multiple readings, you will struggle greatly.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
HI390
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 30, 2018
Would take again

This was my first class at UNA. It was a term one course and was only 24 days. We went over a lot of material, nine movies and ALOT of reading. It was a decent experience overall.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Schoenbachler is a rad professor. Take good notes in his lectures and do the required readings before the test. Tests are only essay questions so try to be as specific as possible.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Schoenbachler (pronounced Shane-back-ler) or ShakeN'Bake is a professor that you will enjoy in lecture and his rants and distractions are interesting. However, there are only four grades the entire semester: 3 tests and a book review. He grades harshly on these tests so take lots of notes and do your reading.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
HIS202
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Tests are super hard and he only grades based on opinion. He doesn't ever stay on track and falls behind easily, going on tangents about random things. My class was supposed to get from Reconstruction to present day, and only got to the end of Progressivism. He's funny, but I would have liked to stick to the schedule and actually learn things.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HI202H
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is a hilarious professor and is very passionate. He lectures the majority of class and you have to write down everything. Only takes 3 test grades (2 essays) and a book report. He grades very hard and doesn't really explain how he grades. Not many extra credit ops and when there are its only 1-2 points. Be prepared to take lots of notes.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
HI201H
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely the best professor I have had at UNA. Took him for two classes and would take him again if I could. He tells history like a funny story that he was there for and makes class very fun. His tests are hard though, you have to prepare hard for them. As long as you do, youll make an A. (The tests are the only grades).

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
HI201H
Grade: A
May 11, 2020
Would take again

He goes by shake n bake. He has the best lectures and is so entertaining. I took him for honors us history. We only had four grades the whole semester, but as long as you took notes and cake to class you were fine. Class was enjoyable so i didnt mind. Also, the books he required were CHEAP.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Schoenbachler is a great professor. The class is straight lecturing but he makes history fun. He is hilarious and jokes around with us a lot so class is actually enjoyable. The coursework consists of only 3 exams and 1 book review so studying is very important but the tests aren't too difficult. I would definitely recommend him!!

Lecture heavy
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BI101R
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

Very easy class if you pay attention. As long as you do your work, you should do well

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
HI301W
Grade: B
May 13, 2021
Would take again

Dr Schoenbachler is one of the funniest professors there is. I would like to take him again but I will admit that I would not have taken this class if it was not required. If he says to read something, READ IT! He gives out quizzes on some of the readings and he does not tell you ahead of time which readings will have a quiz or not.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HONHI201
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2021
Would take again

Professor Schoenbachler, or more commonly known as Shake n Bake, is a gem of a professor. I looked forward to going to his lectures. He makes history interesting. As long as you take good notes and at least skim the assigned readings, you'll do well. I am taking history as a major because of him.

Respected
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
HI201
Nov 18, 2021
Would take again

Funny as all hell! Every class is entertaining. By the way, he never cancels class for anything other than what the campus tells him to do.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
HISTORY201
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hes really funny and makes class somewhat fun, but its just not worth it. He grades insanely hard and only gives like 4 grades. They are all tests and one book review. He also makes you read another book thats a big part of the final exam. He says hell do extra credit, but only gives 2 or 3 points at most no matter what.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

I LOVE this man! He is absolutely hysterical. The only downside for me is that every class is nothing but lecture. His tests can be confusing and long, but if you take heavy notes and study, youll pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
HI202H
Apr 23, 2022
Would take again

There is no textbook so going to class and taking his notes is key, but he is very funny and super helpful!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
HI611
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 5, 2023

Dr. Schoenbachler is literally the worst professor I've ever had. For a grad-level course, he had no syllabus at the start of the semester and then I guess just gave up on creating one. He clearly does not know how to use canvas or communicate via email or announcements. So so many other problems but not enough characters left to say them all!

Graded by few things
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3.0
HI611
Grade: B
Aug 3, 2023

This professor was the worst one I have ever had in Grad School. He was condescending and unhelpful when I asked questions. He had no rubric and graded off his own style of writing verse the content. It is hard to improve when the feedback is less than stellar and there is no rubric to understand what he was looking for.

1.0
4.0
HI611
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2023

My worst grad school experience was with this professor. Major assignment instructions were often unclear or non-existent. Feedback was vague, inconsistent, and delayed, making it inapplicable for the duration of the month-long course.

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HI201H
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 25, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Schoenbachler is hilarious and keeps students entertained with his random outbursts and by getting sidetracked. However, his class is extremely difficult as he verbally discusses what is going on and expects everyone to be able to write it all down, rather than showing what needs to be noted on the screen.

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HI201H
Grade: B-
Oct 30, 2024
Would take again

He was really fun and his exams were based off of the lectures and a short reading excerpt. Overall a fun and easy class. Very enjoyable

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Schoenbachler is honestly a gem of a professor. His lectures are hilarious and they actually make you want to learn. Though be aware, as the grades for the class are only 4 things, and each are worth 25% of your grade. Take notes also or you won't pass.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
HI201H
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

I loved his teaching style. Every class is lecture and his PowerPoints do not have words, he just talks so you have to take good notes. He makes the lectures very fun, and I learned a lot. He gives only four grades, three tests and one book review. I would definitely recommend.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
HI201H
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Schoenbachler was awesome! I loved his lectures and he was very entertaining which helped make the content stick. There was a a decent amount of reading done but it wasn't too bad to stay on top of it. If you're looking for a super easy A, this would not be the class to take! Definitely requires a decent amount of study time!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HI201H
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely loved his class. Very sad I couldn't take his 202 lecture, as it didn't fit with my schedule. I learned so much from him, and he has deep insight on history. He is also a very goofy guy.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
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85%

Textbook Required

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