GOVT 4999

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GOVT 4999
Undergraduate Independent Study

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

One-on-one tutorial arranged by the student with a faculty member of his or her choosing. Open to government majors doing superior work, and it is the responsibility of the student to establish the research proposal and to find a faculty sponsor. Applicants for independent study must present a well-defined program of study that cannot be satisfied by pursuing courses in the regularly scheduled curriculum. No more than 4 credits of independent study may count toward fulfillment of the major. Students who elect to continue taking this course for more than one semester must select a new theme or subject each semester. Credit can be given only for work that results in a satisfactory amount of writing. Emphasis is on the capacity to subject a body of related readings to analysis and criticism. Keep in mind that independent study cannot be used to fulfill the seminar requirement. The application form for independent study must be completed at the beginning of the semester in which the course is being taken.


Exploratory Studies (EUAREA), (CU-UGR)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6489 GOVT 4999   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Bateman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6491 GOVT 4999   IND 603

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Bensel, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6494 GOVT 4999   IND 608

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kriner, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6495 GOVT 4999   IND 616

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kreps, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6497 GOVT 4999   IND 624

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Pepinsky, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6498 GOVT 4999   IND 628

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Silbey, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6499 GOVT 4999   IND 629

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Roberts, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6500 GOVT 4999   IND 630

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Mettler, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6501 GOVT 4999   IND 631

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Perera, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6502 GOVT 4999   IND 632

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Carlson, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6503 GOVT 4999   IND 633

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Livingston, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6504 GOVT 4999   IND 634

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Margulies, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6506 GOVT 4999   IND 636

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rosenfeld, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)