3.5

Richard Sanzenbacher

Humanities - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
39%
Would Retake
149
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

39%

Would Retake

149

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

good intentions but hes a little out there if you know what i mean

HU142 - 3.0 rating

Honestly a great guy just lets his mood get in the way of being reasonable

HU142 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

67%

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Based on 26 reported grades
A: 6
B: 6
B+: 4
C-: 3
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Tough grader (9)
Participation matters (8)
Hilarious (8)
Beware of pop quizzes (7)
Get ready to read (5)
So many papers (5)
Graded by few things (4)
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Reviews (149)
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COM122
Dec 3, 2002

No Comments

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COM122
Jan 9, 2003

Weird but funny as hell

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HU145
Mar 5, 2003

Weird guy, really funny though. His class is enjoyable.

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COM221
Mar 5, 2003

cool guy but dont make jokes about tina turner

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HU145
Mar 17, 2003

Worst teacher on campus, communist and liberal as can be. If you have an opinion you are an outcast, stay away from this guy, very strange

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COM122
Mar 19, 2003

awesome guy, hard as hell

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HU145
Apr 11, 2003

Weird guy, unclear about many things, but fair. Wouldn't advise you take him, but if you end up w/ the guy it's not that bad.

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HU145
Apr 11, 2003

OUT TO SPACE!!!!....good guy...funny...claims to be missing some of his brain...which i will concurr with....

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COM122
Apr 20, 2003

This guy is a freak. Good Class, but depends alot of work. Don't bother signing up for this guy unless your a communications major and will admit that your are a bit of a freak yourself. Aero Sci guys, steer away from this guy, their are easier teachers

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COM122
Apr 22, 2003

Ya, he's weird...but he's a really nice guy. I thought I would really end up hating him, but I'm taking a humanities course with him in the fall. If you come to class, pay attention and do your work, you should pass easily...if not get an A.

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HUM145
May 7, 2003

If you know how to write, it's a real easy class.

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HU145
May 17, 2003

He keeps you intersted in the class, but you have to come to every class. He will give you support with anything that you need.....awesome guy

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COM122
Jun 20, 2003

if you have a good attitude he can be a funny guy. makes fun of everything from students to his mom. just don't "put your business in the street" if you're not open to criticism of any kind. for some reason he likes tina turner and eminem

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COM122
Oct 18, 2003

He is out of his mind, has no idea what he is doing. One day we went around campus feeling trees. Not very helpful when you go and visit him

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COM122
Oct 24, 2003

He is the intresting one. Weird at times but hes very helpful with papers and such if you try in class and ask him out of class. At first I didn't like him with his out of the ordinary daily writtings but they have made me more openminded.

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COM122
Nov 24, 2003

This guy is a fruit cake, I think he is ****. He makes you buy 5 extra books for the class for the whole year. I hated him and dropped him.

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HU142
Dec 27, 2003

easy class...great teacher...funny guy...don't waste your money on the books though, you don't need them....just look the stories up on the net

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HU144
Jan 4, 2004

Really great teacher, that will give you every chance in the world, and has a really fun class.

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HU145
Feb 25, 2004

BRILLIANT! His ideas are amazing and class is never a bore. There is a lot of demanding work that makes you think though. His unique methods allow you to think while having fun at the same time. Tough grader but will help you out with every paper.

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HU145
Mar 1, 2004

too much stupid busy work teacher is rude and unhelpful

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COM122
Mar 2, 2004

THIS MAN IS CRAZY!! HE ASKS FOR YOU TO BE "UNPREDICTABLE" WITH YOUR IDEAS, THEN GIVES YOU A BAD GRADE FOR "GOING TOO FAR". GIVES BAD GRADES FOR EVERYTHING.

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HUM145
Mar 23, 2004

Heard of A.D.D.? His class is rarely boring. Taking one of his classes is worth the expreince. Come prepared to discuss topics. Keep up with the "busy work" and it's not that hard. Still, it's not an "easy" A, but possible.

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HU145
Mar 25, 2004

This guy is freakin crazy. I went to his office 3 times on a paper the last time he said it was pretty good and I ended up getting a C! He changes subject about 5 times inbetween looking out the window. Definately a weird experience like the others said.

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HU145
Grade: B+
Mar 25, 2004

This man is crazy! It's kinda cool though, I guess. If you don't see it his way, it's the wrong way. He's not very open minded to new ideas. I hate his class but I wouldn't call him a bad teacher. Way too much work, not enough praise.

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COM122
Apr 5, 2004

Significant busy work with fairly cut-and-dry paper topics. If you disagree with him, it's because you don't have an open mind, not because he doesn't. "Open mind" to him means blindly accepting anything he says.

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HU145
Apr 5, 2004

He is a crazy man, but that is what makes class interesting. He is a tough grader when it comes to papers.

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HU145
Apr 5, 2004

He was definately droped on his head. But he is a very good teacher. Very creative and good at eliciting novel thoughts from his students. You have to get his sense of humor though. Once you do, its very enjoyable. Be respenctful towards him though.

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COM122
Apr 8, 2004

Terrible. The man is horridly arrogant and keeps talking about how brilliant and unique his class is (it isn't). Not a hard class, but he's nearly intolerable.

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COM122
Apr 9, 2004

I think the man cares about his students. He is a tough grader but his office is always open for you. If you go to his office he'll tell you exactly what you need to do to improve.

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COM122
Apr 9, 2004

Save yourself... if you can....

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HU145
Apr 18, 2004

I think he is deaf.

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COM300
Apr 19, 2004

He is a great guy, but his class is only for those who can think for themselves. If you are looking for somone to hold your hand through a course then he is not the professor for you. He is fair grader but you have to know to wirte.

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HU145
Apr 20, 2004

An amazing teacher! His teaching methods make you think, think, think. He will help you in every way you need to get work done. He puts on a great show in class, something comparible to the great Tina Turner.

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HU145
Apr 22, 2004

A demanding teacher who makes you think

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HU140
May 10, 2004

Awesome Dude. Never meet someone like him again. Always enjoyed class, learned a lot about Culture. I Like the participation he recieves

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COM122
Jun 2, 2004

This guy is by for the worst proff I have ever had. He will say something is on blackboard when it is not...he will change due dates on you( he moved ours up 5 days..and this is a week b/4 its due) His "humor" is utterly stupid and dry. He is

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COM122
Jun 14, 2004

Dr. Sanzenbacher is a great professor that actually makes students think in a different way. He has an amazing helpful technique that is helpful, he type his comments on your paper so you can learn from the mistakes. Very helpful and it was a fun class.

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COM122
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2004

Nice guy, very intelligent. He is a hard grader and defiantly makes you think.

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COM122
Oct 20, 2004

Awesome teacher! Makes you think about your papers and is in touch with the environment. A+

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HU141
Nov 10, 2004

space shot..however does make you think during his class..if you like to read this class is for you..no quizzes or tests. just papers..not an easy grader but not hard..just show up to class and you will pass

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COM122
Nov 11, 2004

Dr. S is an awesome teacher! He definitely grades pretty hard, but his style of teaching is unique and makes the entire class fun. Me and Dr. S connect with each other which makes things alot easier on myself!

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COM122
Nov 14, 2004

This guy is a total fool. I cannot stand him from the bottom of my heart. He loves these stupid bears and his ridiculous pet dogs. Both of those animals stink and they remind me of him because he stinks too. I hate him....can't wait to pass his dumb class, I just want to be a pilot already.

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COM122
Nov 14, 2004

All I can say is that he is trying to convert the class into animal rights activists. Even some people I know who has had his class before me told & me fed me the same information I'm giving to you fellow ERAU students. Don't take his freakin' class.....it really sux!!!!!!

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COM122
Nov 18, 2004

Dr. S is definitely the guy who you wonder how he ended up at an aeronautical university. If you don't like English, you probably won't like his class. It's time-consuming and thought-provoking. Although I didn't get the grade I wanted it, I enjoyed his class.

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COM122
Dec 9, 2004

He is a FANTASTIC prof!!!! He entertains and teaches all at the same time. You do have quite a bit of work to do in his class but it is well worth it. Our class even went to a field trip to the jacksonville zoo. GREAT PROF! GREAT PERSON! And above all CRAZY!

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COM122
Dec 13, 2004

This FOOL is one crazy s*b. Do NOT take his class unless you are a hippy.

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COM122
Dec 14, 2004

Dr. S forces students to use their brains to think, instead of to simply hold their hats. Complaints about this guy are so ridiculous. We are in college (complainers --GROW UP!) and I am happy to be using my brain. Go to his office if you need help. Great prof., great, interesting, fun class!

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COM122
Jan 5, 2005

Self proclaimed hardest grader at this school and abides by his word with no remorse. He is a difficult teacher but he keeps you awake with his enthusiasm for the subject. If you like writing (a ****load) take him.

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COM122
Jan 13, 2005

Dr. S is my HEEEEE-RO! Sorry, Richard, had to be done...d

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HU300
Jan 26, 2005

I have taken 2 Dr S classes now, and he is one of the best profs I have ever had. Intelligent, funny, helpful, INTERESTING. You are going to have to take a HU course, take him. Best one on staff, IMHO. No matter where you go, put your business in the street and throw some bricks. :-P

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COM122
Feb 9, 2005

This gut is AWESOME!!! If you want to laugh and have a good time in class take this man. His class is a tad bit challenging, but its not hard. This man is extremely intelligent and very helpful if you ask. He does like to do things a little "rough" though. Tim Treadwell U R MY HERO!!!

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COM122HU142
Apr 14, 2005

COM122 with this teacher is AWESOME!! SOOO MUCH FUN!!HU142 with this teacher is WAAAY TOO MUCH WORK!!! it affects your grades so much. I'm taking HU142 now so I don't know about the higher classes yet. He is a really great individual though.

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COM122
Jun 15, 2005

this class sucks bad. some people have to work and go to school but he does not care. he should have lived in germany in the 1930's and 40's

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COM122
Jun 27, 2005

As with everything, Hard work always pays off!

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HU142
Jul 13, 2005

He's not such a bad guy I guess. Wierd as all get out but what can you expect. The guy has a doctorate. If you know how to be creative and shoot the bull then you'll be fine. Don't be afraid to spar with him either, I think he enjoys it.

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COM122
Jul 27, 2005

Great class, great teacher. lots of fun and interesting things to learn from him. lot's of writing and reading, but if you work for what you want, you can achieve what you set out to do.

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COM122
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

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COM122
Sep 12, 2005

This prof. definately doesn't do his best.I hope the Switzerland thing is a joke. This teacher is average comparing to all my other excellent teachers. Overated! also lame.

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COM122
Sep 28, 2005

LAME Professor ? Not his best ? You have got to be kidding (previous post)!! This guy is awesome! He is engaging, friendly and makes learning fun. Definitely not the typical english class. Dr. S made me see the world in a new way. I highly recommend this guy. Thanks Dr. S / Signed previous semester's student, Lar.

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COM122
Oct 9, 2005

No Comments

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COM122
Oct 17, 2005

You have to buy his book for the class, but if you are nice to him and at least try to do the work you will get a good grade in the class. I got B's and C's on all my work and I don't think he even read my final paper and he still gave me an A in the class

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COM122
Oct 21, 2005

Dr S. is the probably the coolest teacher on campus. He is a master at unoffensive sarcasm and really livens the class. If you're looking for an easy class then don't go to him. He'll make your work your ass off. I just hope he marks up your grade at the end. And yeah.. There are three things he loves:1)Bears 2)Onions 3) Switzerland.TAKE HIS CLASS!

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COM122
Nov 6, 2005

Awesome teacher!!! He's funny, witty, entertaining, and incredibly informative. His assignments require you to think outside the box, but you will have fun in and out of his class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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HU145
Nov 14, 2005

No one teaches a class like Dr. S. Dr. Solomon would be proud.

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COM122
Nov 19, 2005

Ok, so he isn't that bad I suppose. He's strange but its not to bad. I would suggest that if you get offended easily not to take his class, because hes kind of sarcastic and some people may find it offensive. overall hes a good teacher, you just need to be willing to work your ass off to get a good grade.

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UH142COM122
Grade: B
Nov 26, 2005

C'mon Richie old man! Stop giving your students too much homework and reading to do! I know you read these comments so this is just my two cents. Love Live The Grizzly Bears!!!!!

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COM122
Dec 5, 2005

The Dr. takes his business to the street and for those of you who don't enjoy his class, I feel it's because you simply cannot communicate with someone on such a level as the Dr. The man although interesting at times, is a genius.

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COM122
Jan 11, 2006

Very Cocky, loves to give people a hard time, but is very willing to help during office hours...be ready to work your butt off if you want anything more than a C or D

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HU145
Mar 12, 2006

A total screwed up person..dreams of superman and dick tracy as if he did not had a one to play with... worse case teacher to take if Hu145 , will give a very hard time ..he sits a lot next to beautiful girls and if the girl says something right he will agree always otherwise anybody says something else, he screws it up...pain nut ass.

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HU142
Mar 15, 2006

Dr. S is the man! He is a really funny guy who actually makes students think. If your lazy and don't care about thinking outside the box- don't take him. If you want a class that is interesting where you will actually learn things- take him, but expect to do a good amount of writing and thinking- your in college after all..

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HU145
Mar 27, 2006

Some of the ratings on here are just pitiful; how can you bash a literature class if you can't even use perfect grammar. Illiterate people should not be able to leave ratings (see rating for 3/12). Besides if you are too lazy to take the time and effort to attend a thought provoking class, why even go to college.

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HU145
Mar 28, 2006

His class is a lot of fun, but it is a lot of work at times. It is definitely worth taking. You will learn a lot and look forward to going to class. :-)

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HU145
Apr 12, 2006

A lot of fun, but also demands that you do a fair share of work. If you're a bum and a lame introvert, then this class isn't for you. But if you would like to have fun and actually learn something interesting about both the subject and life, take this prof!

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HU145
May 10, 2006

If you have not taken HU-145 yet, TAKE THIS CLASS! Doctor S is an absolute blast to work with, he made me WANT to come to class everyday. If you're taking this because you think it will be an easy A, think again. He WILL make you work for your grade, but you will feel damn proud of yourself in the end and you'll have acctually learned something.

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HU145
May 14, 2006

He's a joke. He gives rediculously stupid writing assigments and grades them based on how absurd they are. I was doing bad in the class until I started writing out of my @$$ about things I didn't even really believe. At that point I started doing good because my ideas were "original." Basically, the class is a waste of time. You learn nothing.

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HU145
May 23, 2006

The best professor here. Makes you think, even though there is a lot of work.

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HU145
May 31, 2006

No Comments

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HU145
Jun 1, 2006

GREAT teacher. If you have a brain and have the need to use it then take this class. This teacher is no easy but he forces you to work for your grade instead of coming to the class and have everything shoved down your throat. You don't have lectures you actually have a class. One of the few classes i actually would wake up and go to.

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COM122
Oct 1, 2006

very different teacher, but he's powerful in the class. you want to learn. there's no one like him---the best

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COM122
Nov 9, 2006

Your standard liberal professor who will grade you on your views not on your work, conservatives and rotc cadets beware...

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COM122
Nov 17, 2006

This is one of the best teachers i had in this damn school. Everyone should take this him as ur professor. But beware he is very tuff and sometimes his work is little boring, but he si CRAZY and thats what the class very fun. Its hard so get ready 2 work. I hope i pass :D,lol

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HUM145
Jan 16, 2007

wow, he's a very cold-hearted man. gives ridiculous projects like a scrapbook, i thought we were in college and not elementary school. he s very ANAL about papers. if he doesnt like you, youll know it from the evil looks he gives you, and whatever you do, go to class, he s strict with attendance, wont even care if someone dies in your family

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COM122
Apr 13, 2007

AVOID HIM !!!! extremely strict professor..and biggest ***hole!!!! DO NOT TAKE HIM..I WENT THROUGH HELL

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HU145
Apr 14, 2007

This guy makes you think. yeah, he's a little crazy, but the show he puts on in class is electric

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HU142
Apr 18, 2007

No Comments

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HUM142
Apr 20, 2007

A good professor. We are in college, so to say that he is hard, well than go back to Jr. High. or High school. He is very fun to have as a teacher and makes learning fun. Yes he is hard and difficult at times, but use the office hours and he is really helpful and makes you understand your grade.

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HU142
May 1, 2007

Wow, this man is amazing! Makes fun of people a lot so you better have a strong sense of humor :) Loves devils advocate and crazy ideas. His class is so much fun! Do your work, and you will be fine! Speak up in class and he'll love you forever.

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HU145
Jun 14, 2007

Simply the best professor in this school

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COM201
Sep 28, 2007

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!! THE WORST EVER SEEN!

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COMM122
Oct 24, 2007

What an absolutely amazing class. Dr.S. is nothing short of spectacular. He is engaging, has a wonderful sense of humor, keeps you interested and definitely has NOT "lost it" as was mentioned in earlier posts. By far the best class I have taken this semester.

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HU142
Nov 4, 2007

He's a truly great professor. I really enjoy is character and teaching style class. All the heartless ****s that posted before are the ones that failed and can't blame themselves for being lazy. Visit him in the office, and he'll be sure to take care of whatever you need.

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HU142
Apr 22, 2008

He doesn't expalin much about any of the assignments then grades them to the point where it is almost impossible to get an A

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HU142
Apr 23, 2008

Nothing is clear for his papers and then he expects them to be perfect. I did not pay to hear him degrade students and talk about his distaste for our current polotics. This IS the worst class I have ever taken at this school. It taught me nothing and no I am not lazy, I just think this class is taught irresponsibly.

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COM122
Apr 25, 2008

Really rude!! Don't take this guy. Wastes my time and $$$. Got into personal space one too many times, I almost had to knock him out.

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HU142
Apr 26, 2008

If your going to take this course be prepared to bend over backwards to possibly get a C from a teacher who PRIDES himself in never giving out an A. You will read many books that are infatuated with death. Don't take him at all costs.

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HU142
Apr 26, 2008

I had this professor a year ago and I loved the class. He is kind of kooky, but you learn about life.

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HU145
Apr 26, 2008

I disagree with some of the comments below. He's always willing to help you. plus, he's entertaining...knows his stuff

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HU145
Apr 27, 2008

if you want to think and explore new ideas, don't take his class. he doesnt teach by the book. a great time

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HU142
Apr 29, 2008

he has a passion for Switzerland and books. enjoyed every minute of his class

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HU145
Jun 2, 2008

This professor is quite hard to approach. Simple requests will get you the Guantanamo Interrogation and he's not afraid to let the whole class know it. His joking around can be funny, but he has very little respect for students and their life outside of his class.

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HU145
Jun 19, 2008

This guy's a nut! Way difficult class. told us we were the best class in years, Someone may even get an A. I learned absolutly nothing from this class. Try any other teacher if you want to get a good grade.

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HU145
Jun 19, 2008

The class had two papers due and a writing project of 3,000 words. I "thought" I was doing pretty good in the class until we started shakespeare and now I have a 71. The shakespeareisgay quizzes are about which character said what quote and not what the play is about. PS Dr Solomon is not real!

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HU145
Jun 23, 2008

Dispate what everyoneelse said, I learned much more than I expected to learn and have decided to keep the text book. The class is difficult but not impossible, I learned a lot of random stuff but other profs would be less intense.

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HU1
Jun 23, 2008

He is very cultivated and this class is not recommended for simple-minded people. He will chalenge you in many ways and you need to be motivated. He teaches at COLLEGE level not highschool.

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HU145
Jun 25, 2008

Agree with the last 2 responses. This is a real college class where you think, think, think AND LEARN. Class is never dull but exciting.

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HU142
Nov 17, 2008

He's a great guy who really knows his stuff. He may be a little obsessed with Switzerland and "Dr. Solomon" but he knows how to engage students and get them to think. This is definitely a real college class where you actually have to think.

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COM122
Nov 22, 2008

No one can top this professor--funny, crazy, and intelligent. The show was great

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COM122
Nov 23, 2008

this was my hardest class this semester.a lot of writing more than any other com122 teachers he does make you think a lot subjects can be interesting at times He does put on a "show" and he will make you laugh if you dont mind writting and want an eventful semester take his class dont be scared to joke around it will make the class more enjoyable

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COM122
Nov 23, 2008

make sure you visit him during office hours before a paper is due...your grade will reflect it he will tell you exactly what to change in order to get a good grade

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COM122
Nov 26, 2008

There's no one like him. Energetic all the time and makes you double think

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HU142
Feb 1, 2009

Dr. S is completely batshit insane, and possibly the best professor at embry-riddle. He is intelligent and hilarious. I failed his class last semester (I had a good grade until for some reason I decided not to do the final paper.)I had to take the class again and specifically requested him, which says a lot about the quality of this professor.

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HU145
Mar 26, 2009

He's a really funny professor. It's fun attending his class

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HU142
Apr 29, 2009

This guy is awesome. Totally insane and should be put away, but awesome. He has a passion for what he does and likes his classes "rough"! If your looking for an "out" from all the tech at Riddle go see Dr. S!

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HU145
Jun 23, 2009

the most energetic teacher I've ever had. loves his job. you learn plenty. by the way: loves Tina Turner

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HU142
Nov 18, 2009

good intentions but hes a little out there if you know what i mean. not particularly the right teacher for myself but does help others 'come out of thier shell'. personally being a level headed person though, i couldnt stand him.

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HU142
Feb 24, 2010

awesome teacher! he loves his classes to be "rough"! all the people who are negative towards him either don*t try or fail to open their minds he is very helpful especially with papers he spends a lot of time to prepare us! just do your work and participate and attend class! I would def take him again if I get the chance

5.0
2.0
HU142
Apr 11, 2010

Great professor, took two of his classes and enjoyed both of them. His teaching style is great and keeps you engaged. If you follow his guidelines and seek help when needed, it will make it that much easier for you.

5.0
3.0
COM122
Aug 2, 2010

Make sure to take all of his snide comments with a grain of salt. He is truly an amazingly witty guy, and you don't want to get on his bad side. make sure you see him during his office hours, and he'll basically pre-grade your paper beforehand.

4.0
4.0
COM122
Dec 30, 2010

Dr. S is one hot teacher at his age. He takes effort in creating handouts for students, helping us to grasp the subject better. Knowing that Rome isn't built in a single day, Dr. S understands the struggles students face in writing a documented paper. His instructions may not be clear at times which is quite frustrating. Check your inbox regularly!

4.0
3.0
HU142
Mar 14, 2011

Great teacher. He is very helpful and he is always smiling even when something very annoying happens. However, the only one thing that wasn't very great about him is that he gave ZERO easiness to international student. He treated all international student as if they learned the poetry and the literature before. Other than that he is a greatteacher

4.0
2.0
COM122
Nov 6, 2011

Great teacher to have for an early class if you want to actually listen. If you want to sleep, forget it. He keeps things very interesting. Everyday is a surprise. I had four big assignments that were not very hard, he prepares you VERY well. Just pay attention to when things are due.

5.0
5.0
HU145
Nov 24, 2011

I hear he's going to retire. Sad to hear this...he's so good in the classroom. there will never be another one like him.

4.0
3.0
HU145
Dec 2, 2011

Professor Sanzenbacher is an enthusiastic person, very happy and unique. His teaching is quite abstract though and hard to grasp ideas of. I have to say though he is very helpful if you visit him during his office hours for help in writing your paper. He takes attendence and participation (more then 6 you fail). Fairly decent teacher.

5.0
4.0
COM122
Nov 5, 2012

Dr.S is a great teacher. He will help you with anything you need. He has a great sense of humor. Everyday in his class is a discussion for the most part. His grading standards are a little harsh on essays but thats about it. This is his last year of teaching though.

5.0
3.0
COM122
Nov 13, 2012

He is very interesting. I had his 815am class and I was excited to get up and go there. He makes everyone engage in the discussion. Attendance is a big deal, you can only have 2 unexcused abs. any more and you fail. It is his last semester (Spring 2012)and he told us he will take it light so I recommend him. It was a very fun class to say the least

5.0
5.0
HU145
Mar 26, 2014

I took Dick's class 25 years ago. He excelled at challenging the way you think, forcing you to deviate from the norm. The "norm" being the stuff spoon fed to us by every other learning institution, our only requirement being to regurgitate it up on cue. Thank you for your boundless energy and challenging, if not confrontational, style.

5.0
4.0
HU142
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2016
Would take again

He is an outstanding professor. I learned a lot in his class and read new books. I had to re read books from high school and I understood even more reading it a 2nd time. He is always in his office if u need assistance with a paper. He always passes out a paper with clear cut criteria for what he wants on ur essays. HAVE A WONDERFUL RETIREMENT DR.S

3.0
4.0
HU142
Grade: A
May 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Honestly a great guy just lets his mood get in the way of being reasonable. What he thinks of you matters a lot and he uses his feed back in his office hours to separate the class between those he likes and those he does not. He teaches well and gives good lectures but can be closed minded probably due to having taught the same stuff for so long.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HU142
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

He is by far one of my favorite professors. He keeps the entire class engaged throughout the lecture and has us actually interested in the work. More professors should teach like him. Not much work for the class but if you don't do the assigned readings it will upset him and he may not be as lenient on you in the future. Overall GREAT CLASS

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
5.0
HU145
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I never did well in english classes despite my best efforts. Papers that I thought were great earned C's and B's. My friends in that class told me my papers seemed like A's but not to Dr. S

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
HU145
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

This professor is quite an interesting one. His personality is unique and funny and his lectures are fun and you can be found often sleepless for most of the time. Participating and being vocal in the class is a must to make a good impression of yourself, to him, as it is important to get on his good side. Overall not much work, easy, and fun.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
COM122HU142
Grade: B+
Jul 29, 2019
Would take again

Really cool professor

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
COM122
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2022
Would take again

Prof. S is an interesting one, that's for sure. The course is simple and straightforward; Do the work; You'll be fine. But, be warned, he loves to go on tangents and ramble...and yes, you will be expected to enjoy his sense of humor. His directions are vague, but his office hours and willingness to help definitely make up for it. He's alright.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
HU145
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2023

Visit his office hours; emailing him is not a viable alternative. He can be EXTREMELY passive-aggressive when behind the computer and if you have a problem he will ALWAYS blame you before himself.

Participation matters
Respected
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
HU145
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2023

When in class Professor Sanzenbacher makes the class quite entertaining. However, his workload and expectations is too much. He always assumes everyone will cheat with either AI or pay someone to do their essay. In response he makes his essays follow by very specific structures and leaves little room for creativity. My most stressful class by far.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
5.0
HU145
Grade: D
May 10, 2023

Only take this class if you're good at writing. He is a VERY tough grader. Assumes everyone is cheating. The class itself was hilarious and taught us a lot about life. But besides that, it was a struggle. He was very inconsistent with assignments and isn't tech-savvy. If there was a problem, he wouldn't put an effort to help and it was your fault.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
HU142
Grade: C+
Jul 15, 2023
Would take again

No one is like Dr. S. Unbelievable energy in the class. As he says, he likes to do it nice and rough. You need to take his directions seriously. He's a no-nonsense professor with a great sense of humor.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
COM122
Grade: C-
Dec 4, 2023

definitely a lights on but no ones home type of professor at times. To say he is a tough grader is an understatement. CANNOT EMPHASIZE HOW MUCH OF A TOUGH GRADER HE IS. if you participate in the community writings, he will correct you on those but they truly do help for the few papers he does assign.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
HU142
Grade: B
Mar 2, 2024

Very interesting character. Tries to be funny all the time, but is not. Makes out of pocket jokes in class, and sometimes insults students repeatedly, even they visibly show they don't like it. His assignments vs. what he says don't add up, and when asked about it its the student's fault and doesn't even make an effort to try to resolve. Avoid.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
HU142
Grade: B-
Apr 15, 2024
Would take again

Simply the Best.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
HU145
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2024

The class can be a real struggle, but the professor keeps things entertaining. Just be ready to put in the work - he's a tough grader who won't let you slide. Using unstuck study and the free textbook helped me prepare.

5.0
3.0
HU145
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

I honestly loved his class so much. He's really funny and a nice guy. He is a tough grader and you really have to listen to what he says in class. But if you show up to office hours and get feedback from him, it makes it so much easier. We only had few things in the gradebook: 3 papers, a group project, and participation that counted for grades.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
HU145
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. S is absolutely funny and makes the class really enjoyable. The heaviest benefit of taking a course with him is attending office hours to get feedback on papers and other written assignments. I would a 100% take another course with him.

Tough grader
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
HU145
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2025

This guy is a total nutcase and you gotta love him for it. Half of the stuff we do that he said he is going to grade he ended up not grading. Very "tenured", lowkey might be his last year but he talks about coming back for another semester. Also get ready to get a B, this guy doesnt give A's unless you are absolutely locked in everyday.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
HU142
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2025

His class structure is very disorganized. Participation is a part of your grade so be prepared to speak. His grading for the papers is not clear at all. He prefers to give important dates on paper (in which he gives a lot) instead of using Canvas. He is hard of hearing so you have to speak up (good luck if you are soft spoken)

Participation matters
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
HU142
Grade: C-
Dec 18, 2025

Geniuely don't know why this guy is still teaching, plz for the love of god take him out of this school. -100,000,000/10

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HU142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 19, 2025

He can't teach but if you want to talk about diddy everyday go ahead and take this joke of a class. Ask him to do anything and he will whine.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HU142
Grade: C-
Dec 19, 2025

If you don't love him he will just fail you

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
HU142
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2025

He doesn't fit to be a teacher and he has favoritism

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
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