[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:25.462971+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzgwODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1043300","instructor_name":"Andrew Kydd","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2024-05-06 19:57:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Doesn't usually teach this course. Fairly standard. Lectures are interesting with occasional but amusing parentheticals. Quizzes were simple. No homework. Exams reminded me of AP exams but much easier. For some reason other students found this course difficult. It's not. Just do readings; show up and pay attention to lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1043300","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTY1NjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2026-08-17 06:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pevehouse is the coolest teacher I've had so far. His lectures are genuinely engaging and you can tell he genuinely cares about his students. My TA for this class was also a really cool guy which makes this one of the best classes I've taken here at Madison. I would 100% recommend this class and Professor Pevehouse!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDgzNTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2026-01-12 21:42:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were funny and engaging. They were mostly a recap of readings with a few specific, detailed examples, but overall, easy to follow. Tests were relatively easy with lecture reviews and a study guide given beforehand. Lecture attendance is not mandatory, but it is required for discussions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDU2Mjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2026-01-07 19:50:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Pevehouse is incredibly funny and I thoroughly enjoyed attending lectures, even though attendance wasn't mandatory. The exams were vocab/definition heavy, so you should be fine as long as you take notes and make flashcards. Would definitely take this class again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDQ5NDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2026-01-06 22:17:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good professor, however lectures can get long and boring towards the end. Only two tests during semester other than the final that contribute to your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM1NzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2026-01-04 23:21:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pevehouse is super chill and understanding. I really enjoyed going to lectures and I feel like I learned a lot from his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY4MzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-12-21 18:27:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely one of my favorite classes because lectures were so entertaining. Good beginner polisci class - if you pay attention during lecture and do the assignments you're golden. Textbook readings are extremely helpful, but not entirely necessary. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjcxNTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-12-16 00:30:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was so amazing, I wish it wasn't over. Pevehouse is so funny, accessible, and engaging in his lectures, and I was always excited to go. Even though attendance was required, I never skipped a class, and I even went to office hours a couple of times. The TAs from what I've experienced are vetted and amazing as well! This is a must take.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQ3MzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-12-14 21:47:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely such an funny and knowledgable guy. Amazing lecturer and super clear about all grading criteria. Midterms were not too difficult, just study the material. TAs were also great. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTIzMDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-12-09 18:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very funny and lectures were very engaging, the tests are weighted pretty heavy but discussions and study guides they give will prepare you well if you put in the time.  He is the author of our textbook so he is very knowledgeable. I would love to take more of his classes.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTI4OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-05-13 17:02:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pevehouse was fantastic! If you pay attention in class and read the textbook/make sure you know key vocab before the exams, this class shouldn't be difficult at all. He was also super accessible outside class, this was probably the best class I took freshman year-- super easy intro-level course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODE0Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2023-12-31 20:41:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pevehouse is a great teacher. He knows his stuff, and the fact that he writes the textbook is helpful, because it reaffirms what you've learned in lecture. A few open-note easy quizzes, discussion attendance matters (lecture doesn't), 2 \"news analyses,\" 2 midterms, and 1 final. Honors optional for this class was 4 extra papers pass/fail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc4MjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2023-12-22 20:13:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pevehouse was very knowledgable and gave great lectures, which followed along with the textbook readings. Very few assignments outside of 3 short quizzes and two news analyses. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTI2MzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2023-12-05 21:14:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"The textbook he uses (written by him) is one of the driest, incoherent, needlessly complicated book I've ever read. It's not even because the content was hard, the definitions inside are just so vague with awkward phrasing. No lecture recordings so your best chance of doing good is to read that dang book. Feel free to choose this course and suffer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI2MTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-12-22 19:39:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't even like poli sci but Jon made me want to show up to every lecture. Not many assignments and I feel like they were all graded pretty easily. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTg4NzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-12-06 17:40:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Pevehouse really cares about the material and the class. He is always excited to teach, and talk about the day's subject. You do have to read the textbook, though, as his slides are quite lacking and he goes fast. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODY1MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-11-18 21:36:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid prof, imo lectures aren't quite as entertaining as many reviews say, but they're clear and informative.\n\nWouldn't recommend for people without any IR interest (if you just want soc sci credit, better options exist), but good course if you're interested.\n\nHonors-optional is a lot of extra work (5 papers totaling 15-20 pages for the semester)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzkyNDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-05-23 03:32:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pevehouse is awesome. His lectures are informative but genuinely funny and entertaining. He works hard to apply class content to current events to keep you informed. He also cares about student success and grades fairly (eg. cutting test questions missed by a lot of the class). Learned tons from his class, he's a great professor, would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc1MDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-05-07 22:15:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love the guy. He makes lectures really interesting and never fails to get a laugh. Class is not difficult at all and the exams are super easy if you study. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTE0OTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-04-20 20:21:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"how does he have super hearing? he can hear a shawty all the way in the back of the class whispering... he can probably hear my conversations.... TBH love this class. Peve is an ally. #LGBTQ he is amazing. Everyone take this bc he is king! and v passionate","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTE0Njg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-04-20 19:56:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"slay the house boots down. ily peve bae. what a king, if you love dilfs and goofballs he is the man for you! i wish he wasn't married :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjQ1ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2021-04-28 15:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Pevehouse is great! His lectures are super interesting and engaging, and he's clearly very knowledgable about the subject matter. There is a lot of reading, so be prepared for that and be sure to set aside big chunks of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:48.280586+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjE0NzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:388704","instructor_name":"Jon Pevehouse","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2018-05-31 11:20:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Powered by Dr. Pepper, Pevehouse never failed to make lecture a solid 75 minutes of pure enjoyment. Will definitely miss his class and his down-to-earth demeanor, despite being one of the smartest people I have ever encountered.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/388704","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjM2NjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-05-10 15:27:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"From a TA for Prof. Copelovitch: Students seeking a fair grade should avoid this class. He has a predetermined average for students & will redirect TAs to re-grade all material so that it comports with that average. You will not be graded as an individual. Most of my students deserved As. They did not receive them. I wish I'd fought back more.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTE2OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2025-01-09 17:32:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"It wasn't a hard class, just pretty boring. I went to all the lectures in the beginning, but later just waited until lecture slides were posted. There are two midterms and a final. Not to difficult, just have to go through all of the lectures and readings with control find.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzMwNzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2024-12-16 22:12:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVED PROFESSOR COPELOVITCH!!! Not an international relations person myself, but Prof. Copelovitch makes it understandable and interesting. I felt like he really deepened my understanding of political science as a whole. Super nice guy as well!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTAyNDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-03-03 23:14:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are based heavily on lectures and pretty standard exams for the POLSCI department, but were take home with IDs and an essay. Interesting material if you get into it, but it's easy to get lost in lecture. Prof is really accessible outside of class, and has a great personality and a pretty decent sense of humor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODc0NDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2022-02-22 21:21:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely phenomenal! He makes a great effort to apply real scenarios to every aspect of class and although there are lots of readings, all of them are relevant and interesting. He is also super kind and will make time for you outside of class. He honestly made me consider a major in polisci. Looking forward to taking another class with him!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mjg1NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2021-11-22 15:47:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting class, definitely a class you have to work for! Lectures are engaging and fun and there are many opportunities to get good grades. Sometimes the weekly readings are long and confusing but overall, he does a good job of discussing the main theme of the readings in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzY0MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2021-05-11 16:49:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are interesting and engaging with lots of relevant examples and real-world stories. If you are interested in international relations this is a great starting point. If your looking for an interesting class for some credits, this is still a great class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjYxNzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2021-01-11 07:25:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Copelovitch had informative lectures that were easy to understand and you could tell he's really passionate about what he teaches. Super approachable, actually cares about his students, and lectures had fun connections to pop culture that helped make the content less intimidating. Would definitely recommend, TAs were super helpful too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA2NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-12-28 04:58:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor overall. There is a lot of course material and you will have to spend a decent amount of time on this class if you want a decent grade, but the professor is very accessible and helpful in explaining concepts or clearing up any information.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTcyOTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-12-22 04:29:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Professor Copelovitch's PS140 class this semester. It was a slightly tough class, but he was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his material and tried to make the lectures engaging with music and pop culture. I learned a lot in this class and would recommend Prof. Copelovitch to hardworking students, because it's not an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDg4MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-12-15 22:28:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Copelovitch has a lot of really informative and fun lectures, even though they were all online and pre-recorded. His office hours were always great to attend, and he was very clear with answering questions. Also, if you're someone looking for an apolitical prof, he goes out of his way to use sports teams metaphors over political metaphors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjMyNDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-05-07 18:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVED marks lectures! So interesting! The mood was also kept light and fun (when appropriate). The class overall was hard though - definitely do the readings...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTgyOTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-05-02 09:59:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Contrary to what some have said, I think the content was extremely approachable. I stopped reading the textbook halfway through the class and found the lectures and discussions alone were more than enough. (Read the articles though, sometimes he references them directly on tests) interesting lecturer, I actually was excited to go to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDIwNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-04-04 23:33:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I have ever head. Definitely knows what he is talking about. The class is not too hard if you study and look over the vocab. He makes lectures super interesting and I actually liked going to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTk2Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-03-27 04:42:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark was very knowlegable about his subject. This is not a class you can write off. You have to work hard at it. Attend lecture and dicussions and do all of the readings. Tests pull from all of these areas. Overall, content was interesting, just different from what I expected going into the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODc4NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2020-01-30 02:21:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"+ Thoughtful and cool course!! Covers current issues with cool theories! + Mark is thoughtful and approachable. + IDs on exams covered large topics that were straightforward to prepare. + Multiple choice questions on exams were fair. - Financial portion of class can be hard to understand. - Readings take a while at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjU5NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2019-12-14 19:43:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only things you are graded on are two midterms, the final, and discussion participation. I personally found his lectures very boring; very content heavy and somewhat confusing. Tests were difficult, involved multiple choice and writing sections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTkyNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2019-12-10 17:01:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed taking polisci140 with Mark. The class is challenging, but he does a great job explaining and making sense of the material. There is a fair amount of reading but it applies to what you learn in class. Mark makes lectures engaging and definitely worth going to (you miss a lot if you skip) and is very knowledgable in his field.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTgxMDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2018-12-12 03:33:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy. Super smart, and has done a lot of research that he is able to talk about during lectures. The class itself is difficult (7% to 15% As on the exams) but you learn a ton about how the international relations works. I enjoyed the class, but if you're looking for a blowoff class this aint it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTM2NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2018-12-09 22:03:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Copelovitch manages to fit a lot of information into a short amount of time without making the class feel overwhelming. I learn a lot in his class and he is very accessible outside of class as well. Recommended for sure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:40.154354+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mjk1NjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1440438","instructor_name":"Mark Copelovitch","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2017-12-20 18:04:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Intro to International Relations and really enjoyed it. He's very passionate about the subject matter and makes long lectures engaging and easy to follow. The course is graded on two midterms, the final, and participation. The tests are very fair if you do all the outside readings, go to lecture and discussion, and take good notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1440438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.117050+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODgyMzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320160","instructor_name":"Signe Janoska-Bedi","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2018-04-24 18:19:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Signe was good at talking to students outside of class. He held a lot of office hours for students in his sections over the semester. Sometimes he is a little eccentric in discussion but it makes class more fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320160","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.117050+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDU0OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320160","instructor_name":"Signe Janoska-Bedi","course_label":"POLISCI140","course_id":"POLISCI 140","course_uid":"course_06dafc75d411dce45dc57976","review_date":"2018-01-15 16:54:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would have added more positive tags if I could have. Sig is the reason I passed this class, to be honest. Willing to stay after class, meet for additional office hours, work through difficult concepts. Also spoke a lot about some of the issues he cares deeply about, and how he translates that into social science research.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320160","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]