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

Engaging lectures, though at times hard to follow. Leverage Unstuck study and course materials to excel. Manageable workload, just stay on top of readings and exams.

literally the best

Took International Relations first semester of my freshman year and loved it. It wasn't a cakewalk, but Prof. Pevehouse was interesting and approachable and made it so students actually wanted to learn and do well in the class. If you pay attention in lectures and study the slides (notes) and put in a little extra studying, you will be fine!

Super engaging lectures, and very funny. Loved this class.

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.

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.

Pretty standard poli sci intro class. Easy concepts and very similar to international studies 101. Three exams, three open-note quizzes, and two very short (1 page) essays. Readings are super helpful and lecture notes are posted online.

I think most of the reviews on here are a little generous. He's a nice guy, but lectures are really lacking. Hard to hear in class and not too much content on the slides, but they are posted online. You'll be fine if you keep up with readings and visit him during office hours. But there's always lots of people there sucking up. Study for tests.

too be honest he is kind of hard to understand. the lecture slides are kind of confusing, but if you go into office hours he will break down the ideas for you. not a terribly difficult course, but I definitely had to really apply myself in order to do well.

Class was easy, lectures weren't mandatory but discussions were. Professor Pevehouse is funny and engaging and seems to care about his students. Coursework was simple and easy if you paid attention. He wrote the book so most of the (optional) reading quizzes were used as exam questions.

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.

His lectures were pretty boring. There are 2 midterms and a final with a couple writing assignments that aren't bad. It's easy to get a good grade but his notes weren't very helpful and he was very hard to hear during lecture.

Jon Pevehouse is an amazing lecturer and engages with the students. He is attentive if you ask questions during or after class. His lecture slides are very informative and funny at the same time. Would recommend to anyone remotely interested in political science.

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.

Super engaging lecturer. His TA's were great too in discussion section. Tests are straightforward and it is interesting material

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.

Jon Pevehouse is the goat. Amazing lecturer and is hilarious. All of the information on tests comes from the lecture slides he provides. All around great professor

engaging lectures but attendance is not mandatory. I would recommend going and doing the readings. He cares about his students. All the assignments and tests were straightforward and related to the lectures and readings.

This class is pretty boring but Pevehouse is really good. Lots of freshman in huge lecture who laugh when he swears. But attendance isn't necessary bc all notes are posted on canvas. Overall very standard 100 level poli sci w cool professor.

Solid prof, imo lectures aren't quite as entertaining as many reviews say, but they're clear and informative. Wouldn'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. Honors-optional is a lot of extra work (5 papers totaling 15-20 pages for the semester)

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.

I loved Pevehouse. He makes his lectures really interesting and the grading criteria is really clear. He's funny and the class is really relevant to current events. 10/10 recommend.

Pevehouse makes lectures super entertaining, he is funny and explains concepts well. Only complaint is half the notes were just questions with no answers and no pictures, so looking back at them is useless. 3 quizzes and 2 other assignments are small part of grade, the rest for 3 exams. Tests were very reasonable, reading helps a lot.

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.

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

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 :(

Pevehouse had me actually looking forward to morning lectures! He's funny and makes the content engaging. The class is graded on a couple 5 question check-in quizzes, a final exam (writing), and a big research paper (get started on that one early). Definitely recommend the class for anyone interested in foreign policy.

Prof. Pevehouse is an incredible lecturer- he keeps things interesting and never fails to get a laugh. I genuinely looked forward to classes, readings, and discussions. Make sure you get started on that final paper early!

Very knowledgeable and personable, I enjoyed how he presented his lectures. However, I would not recommend taking this class if you have no international relations background. I had never taken a PoliSci or IR class before and was really lost a lot of the time, he definitely expects his students to have former theoretical and historical knowledge.

Professor Pevehouse is a gem. Foreign policy isn't my favorite subj but he is funny, kind, and made lectures engaging. Always willing to help if you ask for it. Only discussion sections mandatory. Research paper 35% of grade, final exam is 20% with two essays that are cumulative but if you attended most of the lectures/took notes you'll be fine.

Pevehouse has easily been my favorite professor at UW. I always looked forward to his lectures, which were on interesting, real-world issues. Him and his TAs were very clear on grading criteria. You had 5 knowledge-check quizzes thru the semester, with the course culminating in a big final paper but you have lots of time and assistance if needed.

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.

Super interesting lectures, very smart and kind, just assigned A TON of readings.

One of the most interesting classes I've taken at UW-Madison. The class was online due to coronavirus but professor Pevehouse still made it very engaging which was very cool. The class itself was pretty easy, as long as you turn stuff in you'll get a good grade.

Prof Pevehouse is a great lecturer. The course itself is a bit broad in topics, but that is expected with an intro level course. The tests are very writing heavy. Pevehouse is funny and makes the material interesting.

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.

Prof. Pevehouse is an excellent lecturer. He answers every question thoughtfully, offers multiple possible explanations and perspectives of different issues, and does a great job of clarifying concepts. He is also very unbiased--he never brought up his personal politics. I highly reccommend his classes!

I loved Jon. He's super funny and makes an already interesting topic even more interesting. His class is what finally made me decide to major in PS. The midterms are easy; they're normally around 35 MC and 5 IDs. The textbook quizzes are really good preparation for his exams; his questions are actually a bit easier.

Pevehouse is a very enjoyable professor, his lectures are funny and the material is taught in a clear and concise way. Though there is some writing on the tests, the multiple choice questions are easy to understand and answer if you paid attention in lecture.

Literally one of the best. He's an amazing lecturer and is capable of making boring topics interesting. International Relations is a broad subject but I definitely left the class having a strong general knowledge of the subject. He's hilarious and so knowledgable without coming off as pompous and arrogant. Must take before you graduate!

A funny guy who really knows his stuff. The class was all tests and he didn't put anything on them that he didn't explicitly cover in class or was in the textbook (which he wrote). Overall a good professor who I learned a lot from.

Hilarious guy and the class is completely doable if you try. You do need lecture and the text for the tests, but lectures are fun to go to with this guy. He's well informed and his subject is very interesting, I would recommend even for an elective.

Great teacher, great class. Tests aren't too bad, but I would highly recommend reading the text before class cause it will make the lectures a little easier to understand. Overall, Pevehouse is a great teacher and he is hilarious as well! TAs grade all the tests so I guess the grading depends on your TA, pretty hit or miss from what i hear.

I am genuinely excited to go to his lectures, he makes the topic of international relations very interesting and current. He is a professor that knows A LOT about the topic. There are only three grades in the class, two midterms and a final. The tests aren't that hard, but I did study a lot for them. I highly recommend taking this class with him.

This is a very simple class taught by a very smart man. He explains things very clearly, and he throws in humor and topical references. You don't need to read the textbook, just study the bold terms. 2 midterms, 1 final. Not hard to get a good grade. Pevehouse is a genuinely nice guy, and a very good professor.

Pevehouse is the best professor I have had at UW. He is very clear and very helpful, not to mention how funny he is. Will definitely take another class with him before I graduate even if the subject wasn't that interesting, that's how much of a great professor he is.

Pevehouse is a hard grader but he's the best professor I've had. Absolutely hilarious and brilliant, and definitely should be any PhD student's role model in terms of how to lecture. Wrote the textbook for the class so he connects it very well, and is just a great guy. The kind of guy I'd sit down, have a beer, and talk about int'l politics with.

Let me put it this way... he cancelled lecture for this Thursday and I was bummed. He presents the material in a way that makes it impossible to forget. He's a riot. Just take the class. You won't regret it.

He is very funny and therefore good at making issues discussed in class more interesting. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. The class was easy, but only if you go to class. He had a good balance between historical and contemporary issues. I would recommend this course to non-poli sci majors as well.

Fantastic Professor. Best prof I have had at UW. He is funny, energetic, and personable. He makes the class extremely interesting and is very clear in lecture. The midterms were of average difficulty. If you go to lecture and know the bolded terms in the book you should be fine.

Brilliant and beautiful. Best prof I've ever had at UW.

He is very funny and cute. A smart person and it was an interesting class.

Take this class if you enjoy feeling like a failure after his exams. The testing is mainly multiple choice and his TA's are some of thee worst graders ever. Funny guy,yes. That's about it...

Very cool guy. Absolutely hilarious. He really knows what hes talking about and explains it in extreme clarity. He wrote the text book, so he obviously knows the course material in depth. He gives plenty of real world examples which helps me a lot. Definitely have to put in study time though.

Pevehouse is a very funny and engaging professor. I really enjoyed going to this class because it was almost always interesting, mainly because Pevehouse made it interesting. The tests for this class are not easy though. It is easy to get a B in this class, but very hard to get an A, unless you study very hard.

He makes the lectures extremely interesting and fun, but the tests are quite difficult! I wouldn't highly recommend this class for those not interested in political science.

He is the best professor/teacher I have ever had. He's hilarious, extremely intelligent, and can make even boring topics interesting. I honestly think he's cooler than me.

Interesting lecturer and has a great sense of humor. Not the absolute easiest class for a 100 level but definitely a B. thoroughly enjoyed him

Fantastic Professor. Not an easy A, but an easy AB for sure. Very interesting to listen to and the tests are based entirely off of the lecture. The book is great for reference but I found no need to use it. Just attend lecture, take notes, and study some before tests.

The nicest, coolest, funniest professor! He makes lecture interesting by throwing in hilarious slides and makes current pop culture jokes. His exams are extremely fair in that if he didn't talk or mention it, it won't be on there. Best professor, highly recommend. Not a hard class either.

One of the best professors I've had so far at UW! Although the lectures tend to drag a little, it is still a really interesting class and you learn a lot, especially with current events. Plus he makes the class fun, he is hysterical and always can relate stuff back to present day. I would without a doubt take another class with him. Loved the class

Professor Pevehouse was one of my favorite professors of the semester. He was extremely knowledgable and the power lectures went by very quickly. He co-authored the textbook so reading it definitely helps clear up any questions from lecture. Exams are relatively easy and most of the info is obvious. Go to section and its impossible not to do well.

By far the best professor I've had here. Hilarious and engaging; Pevehouse is a baller fo sho. It's a very interesting class, although the exams are hard to ace. You can't go to Madison without taking a class with this guy.

I want to be him. He is the man. He is incredibly intelligent and witty as well. His power lectures barely ever drag. The tests are a tad difficult. Very hard to get an A in my opinion. Pretty easy B, even without reading any of the book. Discussions are not mandatory, but I suggest going. They help! I would definitely take another class with him!

Great professor, discussion sections are optional once a week, however your TA's grade your short answer and essays so it pays off to go every week. Overall great class, lot of work to get an A, easy to get an A/B or a B with not too much effort.

Pevehouse is the man but this class shouldn't be taken as an elective. It's kinda tough. I think a lot of people take 103 cause hes awesome but there's other awesome teachers who teach easy classes...

Take this class if you like history. Pretty interesting and easy to fallow. Pevehouse is an awesome guy.Tests are pretty straightforward with multiple choice and short answer questions. A must take class!

Pevehouse is a great professor. His lectures are long so he tries to make them interesting. If you have no interest in politics this class is hard regardless, but Pevehouse does a great job

Prof. Pevehouse is awesome. Even though the power lecture took forever, he provided plenty of entertainment and was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about international relations. He's extremely passionate and it clearly shows. Tests are difficult but very fair. He's the man!

Pevehouse is simply one of the best professors at Madison. His lectures are very interesting and the way he explains things gives you a new outlook on world events. I highly recommend his course. Its a fairly easy 4 credit class. The only homework is reading and the exams are very straightforward.

Pevehouse is a great professor. If you have to take PS103, take it with him. He is extremely helpful--he says exactly how the exam will be laid out and which readings/textbook chapters you should focus on. Plus, he is a very interesting lecturer and uses a lot of real-world examples to explain otherwise boring theories.

Great teacher, though I had a terrible TA. He really knows a lot about the field, gives Professor Suri a run for his money. I took the summer course, was pretty easy.

Pevehouse = best professor. Ever. Your UW Madison experience is not complete until you have had him. Awesome professor and even better guy.

The best professor. His jokes are the greatest and keep the class interesting. I learned a lot from him and enjoyed the class a lot.

Simply the best professor at UW

Pevehouse is a baller. I took his American Foreign Policy class, so taking his lobbying seminar was a no-brainer. It was literally just 20 students plus Pevehouse sitting around, shooting the**** and talking about politics. Great guy, awesome teacher, lets you do your own thing.

Pevehouse is fantastic, and I never say that. Best professor I have had. Lectures are incredibly informative, entertaining, and COMPLETELY NECESSARY to succeed in the class. Go to the 2 pre-exam discussions - it's all on the exam. Exams are MC and short answer. This is one of those must-take professors. UW Madison should be proud to have him.

Pevehouse is awesome! His lectures are hilarious and he can really relate to students. I thought his lectures were really interesting too and I loved the class. He makes the material even more interesting. Exams are very fair. I would DEFINITELY recommend this class, even if you're not a poli sci major.

I like Poli Sci, so grain of salt and all that, but I thought his classes were really interesting and fun to go to. Discussion sections are optional, so if you're trying to fit it into your schedule keep that in mind.

Knowledgable professor. Very funny man and makes class interesting. I looked forward to attending every lecture.

Awesome teacher and all-around fantastic human being! Make sure to attend lecture and take good notes. I really wouldn't recommend taking 103 unless you really love IR and PoliSci. For non-majors/indifferent people it can sometimes seem really dull and technical (which isn't Pevehouse's fault since it's true of any subject).

Such an amazing professor. I had to work harder for the exams for this class than any of my other classes (even though it's 100 level) but at the end of the semester it was the only class I still wanted to go to. Pevehouse is funny, engaging, and intelligent. I feel like I've learned so many relevant things in his class, so worth it!

Pevehouse is a great guy and is incredibly brilliant. This guy really knows his stuff. However, I found International Relations to be extremely boring, and the tests were rather difficult.

Awesome. Best professor I've had, hands down. He knows so much, is incredibly helpful, and is funny. He is the reason I chose to be a Poli Sci major.

Extremely interesting class as he relates everything to modern events. Clear classes that are actually entertaining. One of the few classes I looked forward to going too.

He is one of the best professors I have ever had. He makes lecture really interesting and FUN! I would take all of his classes. His tests are somewhat challenging but if you do most of the readings and go to most of the lectures you will be fine. Seriously he is the best.

A truly amazing professor. He is interesting, knowledgeable, fair, and absolutely hilarious. I learned so much and actually had a strong desire to go to class! You would be lucky to have him as a professor.

Easily my favorite professor. The amount of knowledge this man has in his head is phenomenal. He is down to earth and clearly passionate about the subject. Rearrange your schedule for this guy! Simply legendary.

My favorite professor ever. He lectures well, is funny, and is extremely helpful.

Terrific. A funny, interesting, smart guy. The material is fairly general considering it's an intro course, but he's hysterical, and thus it's far more fun to learn. Do the readings. You are tested on exactly what they say, though he lectures are based around them as well. If you put a decent amount of effort into the course, you'll do just fine.

He's phenomenal. You will love him! Absolutely hilarious. He's god.

This class has absolutely nothing to do with my major and I did not want to take it, but looking back now I would take it all over again. He is such a hilarious and genuinely nice professor. he makes power lectures interesting. absolutely loved the class and didn't mind going. def take this class with pevehouse, otherwise you're missing out!

One of the best profs. I have ever had! Funny but super passionate about his field. Going to lecture was less of a task and more of a fun time!

AMAZING PROFESSOR!! By far the best and funniest professor I have had! Take a class with him if you can.

Pevehouse is one of the best profs I've had. He really knows his stuff and presents interesting and funny lectures. Discussion sections are optional which makes for an easy, fun class. Definitely take a class with him!

HES A GREAT. BEST MAN EVER. I Wish i could be him

Pevehouse is AMAZING. Best professor I've had on campus-Seriously. I've never wanted to attend lecture so much in my life. Really entertaining, but also very clear and knowledgeable. Take a class with him if you can.

I started looking for classes to take just because Pevehouse was the professor. I had him right before he left and was lucky enough to have him again once he came back. Very funny, he makes lectures easy to understand and gives good reviews for exams. Extremely helpful in office hours and he is very personable!

The course was Problems in American Foreign Policy in 2004. It was fantastic. I just heard in the Poli Sci alumni magazine that he is coming back to the UW. He has a rare blend of humor and scholarship that is a pleasure to be in his courses.