GOVT 4000

GOVT 4000

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Major seminars in the Government department are small, advanced courses that cover an important theme or topic in contemporary politics in depth. Courses place particular emphasis on careful reading and classroom discussion, and students can expect to write a significant research paper. These courses are open to all Cornell students, but preference in admissions is given to seniors over juniors, and to Government majors over other students. Topics vary by semester and section.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment preference given to: Government seniors and juniors.

Satisfies Requirement Counts toward the Government major requirement when taken for "letter grade."

Comments Co-meets vary by section.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: GOVT 6223

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • Topic: Inequality & the Welfare State

  •  5366 GOVT 4000   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Government Seniors/Juniors given preference. This course fulfills the Government major's seminar requirement.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Empire and (Anti)Colonial Violence

  • 16885 GOVT 4000   SEM 105

    • MW Uris Hall 498
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Ba, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Government Seniors/Juniors given preference. This course fulfills the Government major's seminar requirement.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: War & The State in Comparative Perpsective

  • 18933 GOVT 4000   SEM 106

    • W Lincoln Hall 107
    • Jan 23 - May 9, 2023
    • Flores-Macias, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Government Seniors/Juniors given preference. This course fulfills the Government major's seminar requirement.