4.9
Quality2.6
Difficulty98%
Would Retake109
Reviews98%
Would Retake
109
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
100
4
8
3
0
2
0
1
1
What Students Say
“His lectures are amazing and provide real life examples to make sure you understand”
POLISCI7 - 5.0 rating“Good Professor would take again 10/10”
POLISCI7 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
4%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.14 avg changeRatings by Course
6926
5.0
(1)POSCI007
5.0
(2)POLISCI0
5.0
(1)POLSCI2V6930
5.0
(1)POLISCI2
5.0
(9)Difficulty by Course
POSCI007
3.5
6926
3.0
POLISCI0
3.0
PLSCI6933
3.0
POLSCI005
2.8
Reviews (109)
Dr.Lehavi is a wealth of knowledge,the vanguard(a word I learned in his class lol)of Political Scientist.grades based on 2 midterms & a group project. Everything in midterms is in his lectures & handouts.no need to purchase books HE MAKE COPIES FOR YOU. bottomline,show up pay attention,take notes and are guaranteed to pass.youll love this class.
You wont regret!!! You'll might even consider Political science as a major, interesting class for those ppl who want to learn. Recommended, Dr Lehavi is a genious, hes chill answers ALL questions and is always glad to help. you won't regret taking him.
Cool, answers all questions. No need to purchase anything he hands out copies for you. Teaches in Socratic method, still dont feel intimidated Dr. Lehavi is so good he would turn an 8thgrader in to a Polisci major, take him you wont regret it
Without a doubt, one of the best Professors out there. Should be cloned. Straight forward class. Makes it fun and interesting. You'll laugh and have a good time. Most importantly, YOU'LL LEARN! Whether its your major or you just need the class for reqs, its a no brainer. Also, this guy helps countless kids get into top schools. Seriously..clone him
He knows the materials really well and brings out very interesting topics without being restricted to the textbooks. I loved how he connected each lessons with contemporary issues and further elaborated on the students' questions. All the discussions were really beneficial in understanding the materials as well. Great class and highly recommended.
This is a great class to take, the course material is great but the way it is presented is the best part. Dr. Lehavi is a genius and he isn't afraid to input his own opinion on the topic and encourages students to contribute their own thoughts. He is always available if a student needs help and is a great man to talk to about class or anything.
Lehavi is the most knowledgable person I have ever come in contact with. He keeps his class light and entertaining while introducing a tremendous amount of information. He always encouraged discussion and debate. If you are not sure whether you want to be a PoliSci major, take this class and you will know.
Dr.Lehavi is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very understanding of how busy students are and ACTUALLY cares a lot about his students' success. He is very knowledgeable about what schools to transfer in to and can help guide you. There are two multiple choice tests which are very easy! Easy A if you put in the effort.
Professor Lehavi is a very intelligent person and well educated. He is very clear about the information he gives students. There is a lot of note taking. He is nice when it comes to grading. I am so glad I took his class, he is great!
One of my favorite teachers. He really made the class extremely enjoyable and is very knowledgeable. His lectures are great. If you pay attention, it's an easy A.
He's very funny, very clear, descriptive & helpful in describing your assignments to you & what you need to know to pass his class. Lectures are very boring & stretched out. Caught myself nodding my head from falling asleep MANY times. Had to drop halfway in becuz he was not the right teacher for me, I was not interested. Quizzes were 25 questions
He's fair when it comes to grading. study and take notes, if you do, you'll get rewarded with a good grade, is just the logic behind it. He explains it very well and make sure to copy down the slides, because he will talk about it after and make sure to write down what he says about the slides. Lehavi you were on point, thanks ! Dv
I took this class with my sister and Mom. What i didn't like is that it was a night class but overall he was a good professor. You can tell he loves to teach this subject. He knows his stuff! Get ready to show up to class to take down a LOT of notes. There were two quizzes, two midterms, and a final. Also, there was an analysis paper, worth a lot
Dr. Lehavi is a wealth of knowledge. He has an approachable, encouraging, and magnanimous demeanor that makes you look forward to coming to class. His lectures accurately expand on the subject and the power points highlight the important information demystifying the material for students to process. I recommend this class for everyone.
OMG DONT DO IT , STAY AWAY. LECTURES 3 HOURS ABOUT APPLES AND TESTS YOU ON WATERMELONS HORRIBLE
Professor Lehavi's class was great. The lecture was 3 hours long, so, naturally, I was pretty tired in class. But he always told us stories about his past experiences--he's a funny guy. The exams and quizzes are straight off the lecture material. If you don't take notes you won't pass. Definitely will take him again.
Professor Dr. Lehavi is a very flexible teacher, who cares about his students. If we ask him for help, he really helps us.
Professor Dr. Lehavi cares about his students. He is hilarious. He explains the materials really well. Dr. Lehavi clears his expectations in the syllabus.
It was lit.
He has a lot of useful power points that have all of the information needed to pass. Tests are mostly multiple choice with some of them having a surprise essay to write. We had one essay to write that took a good amount of thought to complete. Pretty interesting lectures and videos as well.
It was gnarly dudes this man knew his stuff so well I was blown away to a new dimension when he would lecture, I can't see politics the same way ever again.
This class was a lot of videos and lectures and not that many power points. Also a lot of packets to read through, although they are read as a group in class. Tests are multiple choice with a couple of them having a surprise essay to write. We had one essay to write at home that took some actual thought and effort to complete.
Dr. Lehavi was a pleasure. Take lots of notes and you will be fine.
When it comes to lectures this takes his time and explains all the information. He also gives many everyday experiences that are associated with the material he is instructing for you to have a better understanding. Very patient, does not move on until everyone in the class understands what he is talking about. Show up to class do the work get A!
Professor Lehavi is the most amazing professor in all of Valley College. Unlike most professors, he cares about his students and makes sure they do the work to pass the class. He teaches Poli Sci 1 and I believe he's one of two professors in LAVC that teaches Poli Sci 5, which is the hardest political science class. I would 100% take him again.
Great professor . Funny, friendly, inspirational . Really interesting class.
Professor Lehavi is very funny and caring. The class is highly informative about international relations and world conflict. I especially liked the analysis of deterrence theories and Free Trade regimes.
An Excellent caring professor.
Absolutely phenomenal teacher! I took his Political Science 1 class Summer 2017 as a Junior in high school. He is incredibly knowledgeable of the subjects he teaches and is very understanding of the dual enrollment and nontraditional students in his class. Dr. Lehavi is one of the best professors/teachers I have ever had.
Dr. Lehavi is not only a great teacher, but a great man who truly cares about his students and only wants the best for them. I would recommend his classes.
Dr. Lehavi is an extraordinary teacher! I took his Political Science 7 Class as a 10th grader in high school. He understands the subject very well and cares for his students. His lectures are amazing and provide real life examples to make sure you understand. He makes sure all his students pass his class and is the best professor in LAVC! :D
Professor Lehavi was, and is a real gem! His class is informative and works great if you need to take it during the winter/summer sessions. Extremely understanding of concurrent enrollment either from other Colleges or High school students(me). Taking this class has given me an excellent introduction into Political Science. Will take Again!!!!
Understands how to teach. Precise and straightforward. Knows his subject well, expert professor
Good Professor would take again 10/10
Dr. Lehavi is an excellent professor and his knowledge on the subject really shows as he goes into detail in his lectures. The class is a lot of fun, Lehavi tells some great stories and some are related to his lectures. I've been really fortunate to take him for this class and major. If you wish to major in Pol Sci this is the professor to take!
Lehavi is a real character. He has good humor, but that's about it. Tough grader. Tells you he's going to take attendance, and then doesn't. His final was like 6,000 questions. His lectures take SO long. Literally will not dismiss you until the end of class time on the dot. But as a person, he's cool.
Dr Lehavi is a very fair grader. He is really there to help you, not only to help you pass the class but to make sure that you learn something. He is very compromising and will make sure you pass the class as long as he sees you put effort into the work. While attendance is not mandatory, his lectures are very interesting and very interactive.
I think Professor Lehavi was a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable and is kind, understanding, and helpful. For a political course, he is a very unbiased teacher which is nice to see. I really enjoyed his class although lectures were boring sometimes but other than that, I'd recommend taking his class!
Prof. Lehavi was wonderful, he really knows his stuff, and is someone you'd love to just chat with at a cafe for hours about the history of the world. He was pretty lenient about attendance until it started to be an issue. His slideshows are very helpful and he makes them available after his lectures, which was awesome. I rarely read the book.
I took Poli Sci 7 as a high school student and AP European History, as Dr. Lehavi as my professor, and it was amazing! I loved Dr. Lehavis class. He is very knowable of the concepts and explains the material thoroughly, so everyone can understand. He is an amazing teacher and professor. I would highly recommend him if you love Political Science!
Dr. Lehavi is a thorough lecturer and has great anecdotes stories to tell. Not a tough grader. just take his class
Dr Lehavi was a fantastic professor. Although this was his first time teaching this course, I felt that he was extremely knowledgeable of the history of law and civil rights. I learned a great deal from his lectures and you will too if you take this class. Dr Lehavi is a very kind and caring professor who goes above and beyond for his students!
I love Lehavi he honestly brings joy to everyone's heart. His lectures are amazing and he juxtaposes real world examples to simple examples in order for you to understand it. I would definitely take his class again and highly recommend anyone to take his class because he is the best teacher there is at LAVC!
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing professor. His lectures consist of all the information you will need; his lectures are great. He will humor you with playful banter, and will inspire you with his enthusiasm and love of the topic. He is a fair grader and is very understanding. Overall, Dr. Lehavi is a great professor and his classes are worth taking.
He was a very charismatic but respectable professor, that taught the topic in a meticulous manner that humanized the topics and made them more understandable. His lectures were just long enough to explain the topics in detail, but not long enough to bore the students. While his personality was very funny and genuine, making his class very enjoyable
Dr Lehavi is an amazing teacher who really hammers in the lessons through entertaining and thorough lectures, he is easily accessible and is very flexible when it comes to accommodation, I took his Poli Sci 1 and 5 classes and would definitely take more with him given the chance!
A great teacher, that truly knows the subject material, and has a way of communicating it such as to make it much more accessible.
Dr. Lehavi is by far one of my favorite professors. He not only make political science fun and interesting.
I took many Political Science 01, 02, 05, and 07 with Dr. Lehavi and would say that he was an extremely passionate and amazing instructor that cared about what he taught and his students. I would most definitely recommend anyone to take his courses.
Amaziny teacher, I would definetely recommend taking his classes
I've taken Poli sci 2 and 7 with Dr. Lehavi and he is a phenomenal prof, Dr. Lehavi makes learning interesting and straightforward by providing detailed explanations and examples. He shows determination to help when needed. Not only is he an amazing professor, but he's also a great human being with a great sense of humor and charming personality
I 100% recommend taking his night class that is once a week. His lectures arent boring. Also if you leave after he takes role he doesnt care. Tests and quizzes are all online in canvas. He sometimes gives you multiple attempts. An A in his class is 85%. He also gives an extra credit opportunity if youre 5% from a letter grade.
Whether it be through his ridiculous imitations of historical figures or thought-provoking questions of human nature, he can grab the students' full attention and almost channel the knowledge completely to the students via telepathy. His abilities and passion as a professor are quite extraordinary. Overall, a mad lad! XOXO
How can one begin to describe Dr. Lehavi? Well, let's just focus on two things: his class and character. You will seldom come across a professor that is devoted to his work and LIKES, ENJOYS portraying information. I found a deep hidden love for the knowledge we received, and I am actually thankful for taking this class, makes great conversation.
He is the GOAT (greatest of all teachers).
Probably the best professor Ive had so far. Very clear, thorough explanations along with amazing examples and analogies. Would recommend all of his classes.
Dr. Lehavi is one of the greatest professors I've ever had. I would 100% recommend his class to anyone who is looking for an interactive teacher with a good sense of humor and knowledge of the topic he's teaching. He is one of the most intelligent professors and is extremely caring about his students and gives chances to make up late work.
Dr. Lehavi is able to provide some of the greatest lectures of all time. Participating in his class and being perplexed by human thought and rationale really motivates one to find a true standard to live by. I can guarantee that students who take his class will never find a dull moment and can always be cheered up by his amazing personality.
Put simply, Dr. Lehavi is a gem! Apart from his impressive knowledge of ever topic, one thing that separates him from the rest is his ability to comfortably involve the class with the lectures. Lehavi is always open for class discussions and will not hesitate to answer any question you may have.
Amazing.
Fabulous.
Easily the best professor youll ever have. He gives you a lot of information during the lectures and its very easy to follow along.
I love this class. He responds to every comment you make and it's refreshing to see. Tests are little hard, but studying will easily get you the A. There's an 25-point ec paper which is really worth it. I enjoyed doing every assignment and it made me inspired to learn more about politics. A great professor to take. Take him while you can!
Great Professor, super nice guy. All assignments are discussions and they are pass no pass. Just try and you will get an A. An A in his class is 85% and he gives a 5% extra credit assignment. He gives 2 attempts for quiz and exams. Easy class and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend.
He is the best Professor for Political Science. He always reply my email within 1 hour. And when I need to talk with him face to face, he helped me any time. He is great.
GOD BLESS THIS MAN!!!! THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE TAKING HIM ARE SO LUCKY!! HE IS ONE OF THE BEST IF NOT THE BEST PROFESSOR I EVER HAD. THE WAY HE TEACHES POLITICAL SCIENCE IS PHENOMENAL AND VERY INSPIRATIONAL!!! THANK YOU PROFESSOR LEHAVI FOR THIS AMAZING EXPERIENCE AND FOR BEING SO EXTREMELY KIND AND CARING!!!
Ron Lehavi is the best professor I've had. He is devoted to his students learning, encourages students to do well, and has a way of instilling his own passion of Political Science in his students. I was nervous for a fast paced online class, but with his incredible feedback and in-depth discussion, he is setting his students up for success. 10/10.
Professor Lehavi was great! he made sure everyone understood his lectures. He would also use South Park or Shameless references to help. he was pretty funny so I was never bored in his class. His quizzes were kinda easy, just use the notes he gave, and he also gives 3 tries to pass the quiz. There were 2 different essays, and they were easy.
I was scared to take this class at first especially online ,but he made everything so clear and easy.
the best political science professor. take him you will not regret it at all.
Great Professor. Have him at my High School and at LAVC. He has efficient and good lectures and is very informed on the topic. He understands Poltical Science and History as a whole very well. You can communicate with him easily and gets back to you quickly which was very important whenever you need clarification. He's lenient on grades.
I can genuinely say he's one of my favorite professors at Valley. Super chill and easy! He gives great feedback on every assignment and engages with his students online. His grading rubric is curved so it's easy to get an A!
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing professor, one of the best Ive had. He makes learning about serious subject matters enjoyable. Hes very prolific in his field and extremely knowledgeable. He doesnt grade harshly, he wants to see that you learn rather than get a good grade. Looking forward to taking his other courses.
Redundancy at its finest. I feel that every time I review Professor Lehavi, after taking 5 classes with him, my admiration and appreciation for him grows. He is not only a fabolous professor but one that wants his students to succeed in his classes. His effort to make the class comprehensive and user-friendly, especially online, is unlike any other
I took Dr. Lehavi's Pol Sci 1 class for fall 2020. He will definitely help you pass. Take him. I learned a lot about US Government and how it really works. He has amazing powerpoint presentation that is easy to understand. Just keep up with his planned modules and you will pass. I plan to take him again for my Pol Sci 5, & 7, and Law 3.
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing professor, accessible and caring. He takes the time to give feedback for almost every assignment. Considering this class was accelerated and all online, I never felt like he was phoning it in. On the contrary, Dr. Lehavi was right there with me every step of the way. I cant wait to take more of his courses!
Professor Lehavi was one of the best professors I had during my time at LAVC. He really cares about his students and makes sure you learn in an engaging and clear way. Knows his material very well. I would highly recommend to any Political Science student, as he prepared me great for my transfer to UCLA
Professor Lehavis Poli Sci 5 class is a must take. He made learning fun and stress-free. Despite being online, he crafted a way to make the learning engaging. My favorite professor at LAVC.
I have taken two courses with Professor Lehavi, and they have both been an absolute joy to take. He is an extremely fair person with a passion for teaching, and as long as you put in the effort, do the reading, and do the assignments, you should do well.
Professor Lehavi remains one of the best, if not the best, professors at LAVC, he is kind, caring, and fair. You couldnt ask for a better professor.
This teacher was absolutely the best I learned a lot in his class he gave great feed back and as long as you do your assignments and participate your good. But of course you must read!
Professor Lehavi is an amazing teacher. His lectures and on-line materials include various view points and lead to great discussions in class. His ability to breakdown the course subject makes it easy to master the course and receive a good grade
Awesome Professor! Very knowledgeable and his classes are interesting, informative, and stimulating. I didn't take it seriously when I attended (I was never punctual and often didn't take notes.) and still got an A without much effort... Although in retrospect, I should've been more involved since the class was interesting and enriching, and fun.
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing teacher that make pol sci way more interesting than if you were to take any other professor. He always gives feedback on every assignment and goes out of his way to make sure you understand a concept. 10/10 would take again.
Let me start off by saying Dr. Lehavi is unlike any professor. His classes are very interesting as they connect to the real world. The slides that are posted are in a well organized manner allowing you to clearly understand the material. Most importantly Dr. Lehavi gives the best feedback if you actually understand the course.
A great professor with a great sense of humor. He makes the class engaging and fun. The effort he puts in the class makes it interesting while not being too stressful.
I had the opportunity to take Dr. Lehavi's Political Science 01 course during the 2021 fall semester. Dr Lehavi's class is very easy to pass as long as you come to class and listen to his lectures. Everything you will be tested/graded on will be on the lecture slides that are also available on canvas. Dr. Lehavi is a great professor! -F.S.
Dr. Lehavi is someone that understands the student, that understands the difficulties of balancing life and school holds. Due to this, he makes a balance between his teaching, lectures, and tests so that the information you are being taught can be given at a steady yet manageable pace.
Respected by all.
Super easy class, I took an 8 week course. All info is given in powerpoints so there is minimal reading. Quizzes are super easy as they are taken straight from the powerpoints. I really don't like poli sci but this class was super easy.
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing professor because of his ways of lecturing his students. We go over a few materials in class but if you are absent or don't show up due to covid-19, Dr. Lehavi has always posted the slide shows he presents in class in the course modules for convenience. Thank you Dr. Lehavi!
Dr. Lehavi is an amazing teacher. He has such a great teaching style. If you miss class you will still be able to understand what he had taught because of his elaborate slides. The slides and presentation style allows you to retain the knowledge because it is treated as a conversation rather than a lecture. I would take more of his classes.
Dr. Lehavi is very nice and funny. He knows his stuff well and teaches it in a way that makes it fun instead of borinf. He invites you to participate in class and finds ways to relate the topic to current issues in the world today. Overall really great teacher, 10/10 would recommend taking his class. -Edgar M
Amazing professor I have taken 4 of his classes.
Ive taken Dr Lehavi for two years. He is a great teacher and wants you to pass. Would definitely take again.
Amazing professor. Very passionate about what he teaches. He cares a lot about his students. Make sure to pay attention during lecture and you will be fine.
Dr. Lehavi is the best professor I've ever had, I wish I could take more classes with him. Lehavi's teaching style can make anyone fall in love with learning. He understands that life gets messy and will extend assignments if needed because he sees you as a person not just a name in his gradebook. He cares about you and wants to see you succeed.
Dr. Lehavi
Best Professor. Class is comprised of discussions and a few tests, multiple choice with a writing component. Lots of reading but amazing grader with awesome feedback. Take his class!!!
He is funny and his classes are interesting. They are lecture heavy but easy. All the quiz and test answers are on the slides he provides . He is reasonable and provides make up days if you really need it and he gives out extra credit assignments .I really recommend him.
He reads off the powerpoints. no textbook is needed. Each quiz is about 25 questions w 2 attempts, answers found in powerpoint. Some discussions. two part midterm, a test & essay, test has two attempts Essay is about a movie you watch. The final is mutiple choice.he provides an extra credit assignment He is willing to let you make up assignments.
Law 03 was the second class I took with Dr. Lehavi. He's very kind, and always there if you have any questions about the homework, or the material at hand. The thing that has always stuck with me from his classes were his amazing lectures which he makes fun with his story time if you're lucky to enough to take him in person.
Great professor with engaging discussions. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of the readings. I found unstuck ai and the free textbook very helpful for studying and staying prepared.
Dr.Lehavi is a phenomenal and everyone should take this whether you're a Political Science Major or not at least once. Law 03 was among the best classes I've ever taken and I learned so much!! Definitely take this class!!!
The greatest professor of all time. If you want to pass and increase your gpa, take this class without a doubt. He is the reason as to why I have a full ride to MIT and Stanford with Harvard as my backup option, all because of this man, his beautiful head radiates positive energy towards the class and improves my efficiency of educational intake.
The best professor ever. Let me do my missing work a few times. Gave big, clear, and detailed feedback. Would recommend 100%.
Great professor! His class is clear, easy to follow, and very well organized. He's super nice and caring, always quick to answer emails, and leaves great comments. Quizzes are fair with extra time and even a second chance to retake them. Truly the best professor, I highly recommend him!
Took Lehavi's POLISCI 001, 002, 005, 007, and LAW 003 courses. Great material introduction, and the workload is light yet engaging. Incredible professor.
Really nice guy and definitely made class enjoyable. I would recommend him as long as you study the PowerPoints you'll be fine.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
4%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.14 avg changeRatings by Course
6926
5.0
(1)POSCI007
5.0
(2)POLISCI0
5.0
(1)POLSCI2V6930
5.0
(1)POLISCI2
5.0
(9)Difficulty by Course
POSCI007
3.5
6926
3.0
POLISCI0
3.0
PLSCI6933
3.0
POLSCI005
2.8