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Schorsch L. Kaffenberger

HIST101 · HIS115 · HIST115 · HIST108 · HIS109 · HISTORY109 · HIS100 · HIS101 · HIST109 · HISTORY115 · 47 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
53.19%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you can work independently, tolerate poor organization, and stay on top of reading and writing without much guidance.

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy but disorganizedHeavy reading and writingPoor communication riskFew graded assignmentsExtra credit available
  • The course can be an easy A for disciplined readers who follow prompts carefully.
  • Many students complain about disorganization, late assignments, poor communication, and .
  • Online reviews are highly polarized, while the .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic if students read carefully and follow prompts, but , and unclear timing prevent it from being effortless.

Online reviews repeatedly mention easy A potential with careful reading, while and more mixed.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The content is not conceptually brutal, but the , and confusing structure add difficulty.

Online students report more structure-related difficulty, while and discussion.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

60/100

Online work offers flexibility in theory, but late postings and short deadlines limit real scheduling freedom.

Online reviews show inconsistent timing, while policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

49/100

Students recommend him only if you are self-directed and can tolerate inconsistent organization and communication.

Online recommendations are polarized, and the .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Many students say grading is reasonable and exists, but few graded items and .

Format shift

as fair but stressful because ; in-person evidence is limited.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

There may be few assignments, but , and compressed deadlines.

Format shift

Online workload feels heavier when work is posted late, while and discussion.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Some students find him clear and helpful, but many describe poor communication, disorganization, and little guidance.

Format shift

Online teaching quality is highly inconsistent, while organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

Grades are mostly , and a few written tasks rather than frequent exams.

Format shift

Online reviews strongly emphasize written assignments, while and discussion.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews range from discussion-oriented and and low-effort, with .

Main concern

The and includes serious organization complaints.

What students said

“Make sure you read the chapter or sections he assigns for that day because you will be talking about it in class.”
HIST108
“His teaching was really disjointed and unorganized even before the outbreak of COVID-19.”
HIST115
“Class was not that bad. and ”
HIST115

Remote format

Online

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are and severe frustration over late postings, weak communication, and .

Main concern

and slow communication can turn an easy class into a stressful one.

What students said

“ . Only 5 assignments.”
HIST115
“ . Disappears for weeks, can't ever contact him, posts work that's due on Sunday on Fridays or later”
HIST115
“Easy A if you read the book, and follow his examples for the papers.”
HIS115

Exam style

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Exam evidence varies by section, with some students reporting no tests and others describing a .

No Final Or Tests In Some SectionsFinal PaperEssay Final In Some SectionsTests Straightforward In One ReviewReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Proctoring

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, proctoring, open-book rules, midterm rules, or final exam rules.

Online

Online reviews conflict, with some sections having no final or , and some using a ; reviews do not clearly prove proctoring.

No Final Or Tests In Some SectionsFinal PaperTimed Essay Final In Some SectionsTests Straightforward In One Review
“ . Only 5 assignments.”
HIST115
“The and it took me the full five hours to finish.”
HIST115
“ .”
HISTORY109

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Easy A if you read the book, and follow his examples for the papers.”

Voice snapshots generated from 47 reviews, highlighting key themes in online structure, workload, communication, and grading; credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A With Effort

68/100

“Easy A if you read the book, and follow his examples for the papers.”

⚠️ Organization Risk

35/100

“posts work that's due on Sunday on Fridays or later”

🎯 Teaching Quality

52/100

“Class was straight forward and you just have to read the directions and prompts carefully before doing them.”

Theme 1

📚 About Reading and Writing

  • !
  • You have to read A LOT and .
  • Expect to write 400-500 word discussion twice a week.

Theme 2

⚠️ About Communication and Organization

  • The professor does not respond to emails, disappears for weeks, and .
  • and has them due on Sunday by 10 PM.
  • Only issue I have with the class is that the professor is unorganized, be expected to get assigned discussions a day or two before the due date.

Theme 3

✅ About Grades and Structure

  • Class is straight forward and easy. Good way to boost GPA!
  • Just read and do the work and you will get an A or B easily.
  • Read the assignments and follow directions carefully and you will do well.

Data context

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Analysis sample

47

Recent reviews read by the AI

47

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 47 reviews provide a large sample with repeated themes across years, especially for online sections.

Inside 47 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 510
3 out of 512
2 out of 54
1 out of 512

Course coverage

HIST11523 reviews
HIST1097 reviews
HIS1156 reviews
HIST1083 reviews
HIST1012 reviews
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HISTORY1092 reviews
HIS1001 review
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HIS1091 review
HISTORY1151 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

15

A 15

B range

9

B+ 2 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

11

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 9