Government (GOVT)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.
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- Schedule of Classes - September 16, 2018 7:14PM EDT
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Classes
GOVT 1111
Course Description
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
Six Week Summer. Combined with: AMST 1115
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MTWRF White Hall 106
- Jun 25 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Leavitt, C
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Additional Information
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
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 1920
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Mcgraw Hall 165
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Moon, A
- MW Mcgraw Hall 165
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
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Additional Information
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
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- MTWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 156
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Moon, A
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 156
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
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- MTWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
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Moon, A
- TR Goldwin Smith Hall 158
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
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GOVT 1817
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Lincoln Hall 107
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Gagnon, C
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Additional Information
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
Summer Special Session 2.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jul 16 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Gagnon, C
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Additional Information
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=655
GOVT 2623
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NES 2619
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Goldwin Smith Hall 142
- Jul 16 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Brann, R
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- MTWRF McGraw Hall 366
- Jul 16 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Brann, R
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- MTWRF McGraw Hall 365
- Jul 16 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Brann, R
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- MTWRF McGraw Hall 145
- Jul 16 - Aug 3, 2018
Instructors
Brann, R
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Additional Information
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GOVT 3071
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Wolpe Center 118
Washington, DC - Jun 4 - Jul 27, 2018
Instructors
Silbey, D
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Wolpe Center 118
Washington, DC - Jun 4 - Jul 27, 2018
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Wolpe Center 118
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Additional Information
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 3128
Course Description
As new generations of leaders emerge in America's political, economic, educational, and cultural institutions (for good and ill), a national conversation about what constitutes leadership has continued. ... view course details
Summer Special Session 2. Combined with: AMST 3128
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Wolpe Center 118
Washington, DC - Jun 4 - Jul 27, 2018
Instructors
Beem, K
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Wolpe Center 118
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Additional Information
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=1749
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GOVT 3141
Course Description
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
Three Week Summer. Combined with: AMST 3141
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- May 30 - Jun 22, 2018
Instructors
Katzenstein, M
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Additional Information
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
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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- MTWRF Continuing Ed in NYC
- Jun 4 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Stewart, C
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Additional Information
Taught in NYC. 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
Course Description
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
Summer Special Session 2. Combined with: SOC 3310
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MTWRFS Turin, Italy
- Jun 4 - Jun 22, 2018
Instructors
Hecht, J
von Wittelsbach, K
Way, C
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Additional Information
Taught in 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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GOVT 3887
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Summer Special Session 2. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LAW 3887
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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- MTWRF Myron Taylor Hall 277
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Brundige, E
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- T Myron Taylor Hall 277
- Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018
Instructors
Brundige, E
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GOVT 4999
Course Description
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 ... view course details
Summer Special Session 2.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Washington, DC
- Jun 4 - Jul 27, 2018
Instructors
Silbey, D
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Additional Information
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Department Consent Required (Add)