Peter Ives - University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Peter Ives

Department: Political Science

College: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL3250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ives is a nice guy, a lot of reading involved in his courses (Ive taken two taught by him). But if you do the readings you should be able to pass his course. He does love participation because its hard to lecture on certain topics without feedback, but it is a high level of political thought so only a few usually participate

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Ives is a great guy but I found his intro poli sci class to be a bit dry - often felt like I left lectures having learnt virtually nothing (relied on textbook more). He marks fairly however, and encourages discussion in class. I liked him as a person, but as a prof, I kinda wish I had another professor. Perhaps another topic w/ him would be better.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL23000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a really great guy, such a genuine person and also extremely understanding. Overall great person. When it comes to his classes.... They are dry and boring. I felt bad because he is such a nice guy but his class... Let's just say that I would often skip it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL2200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

'Expect to read', what else would one expect in this field? Strange that a student could complain that a professor interrupts her/his University experience with a book isn't it? He's a nice guy but his lectures could be a little bit all over the place. Expect to have a paper with the expression: "this could've been a great paper but.." Hate that.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 412202
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he z a classic

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 3205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very good prof if you enjoy political theory! Very energetic and interesting lectures. Not an easy class but then again, nothing worth having comes easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very clear professor. For a non politics major he made it interesting. His assignments are fair and his office is an open door to have discussions with him. Encourages public speaking and even if you are nervous he really helps you out. Definitely recommend for first year student

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL3250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Fantastic prof! I'm taking another class with him this semester because he is absolutely wonderful. Very very very engaging class, sometimes hard to keep notes and heavy readings but absolutely worth it. Relates theory to practical situations and is extremely helpful to students with essays or test prep. Very fair marker and great guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really clear guy. Encouraged class discussion, although it was difficult with a larger class. Assigned a lot of reading but I found it interesting. Exam questions are given prior.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: VIOLENCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

seriously the coolest and nicest prof ive ever had. lots of reading but very helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS4210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor. Inspired me to learn and read critically. Found him to be a very fair marker. Atmosphere allowed me to express my opinions and analyses. I would highly recommend taking a political theory course with Peter Ives anytime!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not very clear. Found class a bit dull. This prof was just my style, Too understimulating.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ives is a good guy. He's funny and he tries to make things interesting. I think he could be a little clearer but overall he's a pretty good prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLPOMO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

great prof- very engaging, respectful, and understanding. Good sense of humour, and seems to really enjoy class discussion. This class is pretty tough though, readings seem especially dense for an introduction to postmodern theory. Fair marker, fair workload. Recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLPOST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great prof--interesting material, lots of readings, good class discussions. Helpful in and out of class, and a fair marker. You MUST do the readings and attend class to do well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTROPOLITICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. Always encouraged class discussions. Has a good sense of humor as well. He sometimes over-explains some of the most trivial things, but I did not mind. He gives questions that will be on the exam beforehand. Offers great feedback with essays and what not.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: INTROPOLITICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome prof who encouraged class discussions and always used clear outlines which were easy to follow. Even made constitutions not-so-boring. Fair marker as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: IDEAOFD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Peter Ives can be rather disorganized at times, and the links between lectures and the(excessive)readings are often a little hazy. But all in all he is a great guy who cares a lot about his students and makes difficult material acessible.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: VIOLENCE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome prof, very intelligent and knowledgable

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HONSTHRY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good professor. Understanding. Makes all attempts to ensure class understands course material. Be prepared for lots of reading assignments. Course was well organized. I'd take a course with him again.