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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

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GOVT 1111
Introduction to American Government and Politics

A policy-centered approach to the study of government in the American experience.  Considers the American Founding and how it influenced the structure of government;  how national institutions operate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer.  Combined with: AMST 1115

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1193 GOVT 1111   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF White Hall 104
    • Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Spitzer, R

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=651

GOVT 1615
Introduction to Modern Political Theory

This course offers a survey of modern political theory in the West.  We will examine some of the persistent dilemmas of political modernity and the attempts of several canonical political theorists to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1197 GOVT 1615   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 27 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Kramnick, I

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=654

Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1198 GOVT 1615   LEC 002

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  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=654

  •  1199 GOVT 1615   DIS 200

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  •  1200 GOVT 1615   DIS 201

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    • MTWRF White Hall B06
    • Jul 18 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Staff

  •  1201 GOVT 1615   DIS 202

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    • MTWRF Morrill Hall 111
    • Jul 18 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Staff

  •  1202 GOVT 1615   DIS 203

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  •  1203 GOVT 1615   DIS 204

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GOVT 1817
Introduction to International Relations

An introduction to the basic concepts and practice of international politics with an emphasis on learning critical thinking.  The course is divided into two parts. In the first half, we will learn about ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1204 GOVT 1817   LEC 001

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  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=655

GOVT 2623
History and Politics of the Modern and Contemporary Middle East

This course examines the history and politics of the Middle East and its central place in world affairs from the turn of the twentieth century down to the present. Beginning with the end of the Ottoman ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Combined with: NES 2619

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1281 GOVT 2623   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Kennedy Hall 213
    • Jul 18 - Aug 5, 2016

    • Brann, R

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3090

GOVT 3052
Intro to the Structure & System of American Law

Students will receive an introduction to the American legal system including judicial and legislative processes and their roles within the structure of the law. Topics covered include constitutional law, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1205 GOVT 3052   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Myron Taylor Hall 186
    • Jun 27 - Jul 15, 2016

    • Cadmus, F

      Emerson, A

      Mills, T

      Scholtz, N

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=3014

GOVT 3071
Introduction to Public Policy

Public policy is shaped by many forces. This course will enhance your ability to understand those forces and the policies that they produce. It will provide you with tools for thinking about, assessing, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1206 GOVT 3071   LEC 001

    • TR Washington, DC
    • Jun 6 - Jul 29, 2016

    • Silbey, D

  • Taught in Washington, DC. This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=659

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GOVT 3141
Prisons

The United States stands alone among Western, industrialized countries with its persistent, high rates of incarceration, long sentences, and continued use of the death penalty. This "American exceptionalism" ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week Summer.  Combined with: AMST 3141

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1207 GOVT 3141   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 1 - Jun 24, 2016

    • Katzenstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning - WWW
    This Online Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1883

GOVT 3150
The American Legal System

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the American legal system, its roots in natural and common law, the purposes/values it serves (e.g., resolution of private grievances; punishment of offenses ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1209 GOVT 3150   LEC 001

  • Taught at Continuing Education in New York City. This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1747

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GOVT 3323
Modern European Politics

Introduction to politics and political systems in Western Europe.  Starts with a brief history of the consolidation of West European democracies before and after World War II. Discusses core theoretical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1210 GOVT 3323   LEC 001

    • MTWRFS Turin, Italy
    • May 29 - Jun 18, 2016

    • Hecht, J

      Krewel, M

      Way, C

  • Taught in Turin, Italy. This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=1935

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