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This was the best instructor I had at CSUSB. He made me THINK and ANALYIZE material. He didn't spoon feed it to the class. I was continual challenged by the course work. ?I like Santoni he doesn't put up with lame excuses from classmates. Take him if you want to learn!!

Santoni has high expectations but is fair and helpful. I learned from him and will take classes from him again and I recommend him if you are serious.

Dont be fooled. This guy is a very serious and interesting professor that has high standards but who is also one of the most helpful around. I've had two classes with Santoni and if you want to learn and take a real university level history class he is your guy. If you are lazy then not.

Challenging but not impossible. Really good structure to the class. I would take Santoni again and I recommend him but keep up with the readings.

Santoni makes class interesting every meeting and he is REALLY challenging but also fair and clear on what he wants. The loser students whine about him but really motivated students all agree that this guy is A1.

Great professor all the way. Really helpful and he cares about his students and he is always in his office.

This guy rocks! Santoni always keeps everyone in class engaged and he never wastes anytime on trivial matters and he never lets stupid students waste anytime either. He always gives superb feedback even when you don't ask for it and this really helps. Tough grader but he is fair and clear on what he is looking for.

Da' Best!

The deepest smartest professor on earth. Take him and your mind will grow and grow.

One of the best experiences at calstate was Santoni's class. This prof knows history and knows how to teach and he's a pretty fair and easier grader with everything.

Santoni is the best lecturer in the history department and he also incorporates students into some really good discussions in this class. The reading load is fairly easy and really interesting and his lectures always bring everything together. He is very patient and excellent at explaining complex ideas. I recommend Santoni and will take him again.

great class and santoni has a really cool way of doing things. he's not easy but his standards are very clear and very fair.

This is one of the best classes I've had at csusb. Santoni treats us like adults and makes each meeting interesting.

I took this class because I needed the elective and I am really glad. Dr. Santoni is such an awesome professor.

I got a lot out of this class and Santoni is one of the best instructors on the campus. He is really fair minded and patient but he does not give away A's and I like that.

Go SANTONI!

Excellent!

This was the most stimulating class I have ever had. This is the 2nd class I have had with Santoni and my opinion of him only becomes more positive. He is the most clear professor on grading on campus and his lectures are brilliant. I always learned so much from each class. Stay current, do not fall behind he has high expectations but is very fair.

Dr. Santoni is an awesome prof. He is always available and is always hepful. His grading is fair and his class has perfect. Santoni is patient if you are really trying and he does not let lazy stupid students waste class time ever. I recommend him and will take him again.

This was the best class I have ever had and Professor Santoni is an amazing professor and is in my opinion the only real professor at a university level at csusb. If you want the real deal then you will want Dr. Santoni cause he is serious about everyting and never lets anything slip by and always gives 1st class lectured and crtitiques.

this is a really good class and santoni knows how to teach the history connected to the films which are also awesome and i recomend him for anyone who is real.

good prof and good class for someone who tries. my boyfriend did more reading than i did and he did a bit better. exams are clear and lectures are interesting and he has pretty eyes 2.

I read the other 142 review and that must be from someone in a different section than mine. I took this class with 2 friends and we all really thought it was good. Interesting lectures, brought in cool stuff that expanded our level of interest. Exams were super clear and on just what he told us. Could not ask 4 more uless you are a wimp crybaby.

pretty easy grading style with the quizes that lets u do well overall even if u had a bad day on one. need to read and go to class and take notes cuz the quizes have material from both. good lectures that keep your attention.

SANTONI is a VEry fair and well organized professor and I recommend him if you want to study and learn but if u are lookg for the easy a he is not the one but a b is not hard if u read and study.

He's a chill type of guy so he doesn’t write much on the pwrpt slides. Take good notes! There are 2 in-class essays which aren’t bad. The reading was actually interesting; Cowboy in Caracas and La Santa Muerte. We watched movies: Maria Full of Grace and Azúcar amarga which contributed to the exams. Interesting class and highly recommend to take. (:

Great professor and I learned a lot. He give brilliant and intriguing lectures every time and has excellent structure. Santoni is Avery fair but serious grader. Pay attention and take good notes.

This was one of the very best courses I have taken at csusb. Santoni is a very serious yet approachable professor so if you are not serious about your studies he is not for you. If you are looking for a prof who teaches a senior level course at the proper level look no further as he is the best. Weak minds should stay away.

Great professor who made each meeting interesting and provided useable feedback. I recommend santoni and I will take him again.

Dr. Santoni has some very high standards but he does a great job explaining things. Some of the lazy students whined. I learned so much in his class and became a better writer 2. Thanks Dr. Santoni for giving a real course with real professor.

I was really impressed with Dr. Santoni. He has great structure in his courses and this is my second with him. He really emphasizes learning more than memorization. He is all about students developing their intellect and knowledge and writing skills and he is the BEST on campus with all of these.

Really cool teacher, gives random notes so pay more attention to the films and readings. Not an easy grader but fair with comments submitted back to you on your papers. Overall, he is a good instructor, little disorganized, but very knowledgeable and makes the course more entertaining than most professors.

What a great professor! I learned a great deal about the course topics AND also became a much better writer. I am so thankful that Dr. Santoni puts in serious effort at teaching history, thinking about interpretations about history and writing. Superb lectures too. And he is cute!

Santoni has a bad rap, but he's an awesome professor! Most of the people who don't like him are either lazy or aren't willing to edit their papers the way Santoni wants them. Just do it. I became more aware of my writing because of him. He's hilarious, cool, and a great professor. If you do your work and follow instructions, you're solid.

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.

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 !!!!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great class! I really enjoyed learning about colonial Latin American. Those who take education seriously will benefit from Dr. Santoni's courses. He cares about his students' learning and provides helpful feedback. Thanks to him, I became a better writer and critical thinker.

Fun and easy class to take with only a few papers and some group discussions. I liked the films and how Professor Santoni paired the films with interesting literature.

This class exceeded my expectations. The content was interesting and Prof. Santoni is well-versed on the subject. There is a lot of reading, but all the reading materials were a pleasure to read.

Dr. Santoni is very helpful. I struggled writing my first papers, but if you need help, hell will take the time and sit down with you. It sure helped me! Overall, good class and awesome professor!

This class was pretty tough. His feedback on papers was sometimes hard to read and he is very picky about writing and grammar. If you're a good writer, you'll probably do well in this class. Prof. Santoni definitely made me a better writer and the readings were interesting.

Films were very interesting if you enjoy learning about the region. Dr. Santoni is a tougher grader than other professors but he does push students to improve their writing and encourages students to attend office hours to get help on improving papers and overall writing skills. Take advantage of office hours and feedback and you should do fine!

Professor Santoni is an amazing professor. I took him last semester and he really helped me improve my writing and was helpful during office hours. He is tough because he's passionate about the subject. If you are serious about putting in the work to improve throughout the semester, I would recommend you take him.

Professor Santoni is generally very thorough and willing to explain whatever a student is confused by. His upper division courses treat history majors as full fledged historians. Professor Santoni expects a lot from students, but it is entirely normal for an upper division course. He is funny and shows genuine concern for the well being of others.