PUBPOL 2200

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 14, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PUBPOL 2200
DC Up Close: Policy, Politics, and Power

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Step inside the heart of American policy making with DC Up Close: Policy, Politics, and Power—an immersive experience that takes you beyond textbooks to feel the real-world pulse of Washington, DC. In this course, you won’t just study policy—you will engage with it firsthand. Through thought-provoking readings, lively discussions, guest speakers, and exclusive events, you’ll interact with policymakers, strategists, and insiders shaping today’s most pressing issues. You’ll encounter the inner workings of Congress to behind-the-scenes political maneuvering, to explore the intellectual, practical, and personal dimensions of power. You’ll analyze key policy debates, question decision-makers from across the political spectrum, and uncover how ideas move from concept to law. Whether you're interested in governance, advocacy, or the forces driving national change, this course offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Washington’s political landscape up close.


Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: First-year undergraduate students from the Brooks School participating in the Cornell in Washington, DC Start program.

Distribution Requirements (SBA-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the structure of the American government, its actors, and its history.
  • Discuss in both written and oral forms the policy-making process, using a specific policy area.
  • Employ the tools and forms of the policy process.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18595 PUBPOL 2200   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Aug 26, 2026

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    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026

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    • MW
    • Sep 7 - Sep 9, 2026

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    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026

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    • MW
    • Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2026

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    • W
    • Sep 30, 2026

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    • MW
    • Oct 5 - Oct 7, 2026

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    • W
    • Oct 14, 2026

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    • MW
    • Oct 19 - Oct 21, 2026

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    • W
    • Oct 28, 2026

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    • MW
    • Nov 2 - Dec 4, 2026

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    • W
    • Nov 11, 2026

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    • Nov 16 - Nov 18, 2026

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    • Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2026

    • Silbey, D

    • M
    • Dec 7, 2026

    • Silbey, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: first-year undergraduate students participating in the Cornell in Washington, Brooks DC Start program.
    The longer sessions held on Wednesdays will be at an offsite location.