Government (GOVT)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
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Classes
GOVT 1616
Course Description
This course offers a survey of Western political Philosophy. We will be reading and discussing the spectrum of great canonical theorists that include Plato, Aristotle, Christ, St. Augustine, St. Thomas ... view course details
Three Week - Second. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Moon, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Moon, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
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
Three Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Gagnon, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
Three Week - Three.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2024
Instructors
Gagnon, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
GOVT 3071
Course Description
For description, see GOVT 3071. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3071, PUBPOL 3071, PUBPOL 5071
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
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TR
Wolpe Center 118
Washington, DC - Jun 4 - Jul 25, 2024
Instructors
Silbey, D
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TR
Wolpe Center 118
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
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 - First. 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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jun 3 - Jun 21, 2024
Instructors
Saleh, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
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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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Continuing Ed in NYC
- Jun 3 - Jun 26, 2024
Instructors
Stewart, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
GOVT 3313
Course Description
What explains authoritarian resilience in the Middle East? What are the causes and consequences of Islamist political attitudes and behavior? What is the historical legacy of colonialism and empire in ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jun 3 - Jun 21, 2024
Instructors
Blackman, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
GOVT 3686
Course Description
"What's true of all the evils in the world is true of plague as well. It helps men to rise above themselves," wrote Albert Camus in The Plague. It is not just the current pandemic: climate change, warlike ... view course details
Three Week - Second.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Abulof, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
Three Week - Three.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2024
Instructors
Abulof, U
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
GOVT 3796
Course Description
What does it mean to be free? What does freedom require? How do capitalism and neoliberalism shape the way we think about freedom, and the possibilities for freedom? These are some of the questions we ... view course details
Three Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 3 - Jun 21, 2024
Instructors
Street, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.
GOVT 3887
Course Description
This course will introduce students to the law, theory, and practice of international human rights. Students will think critically about the effectiveness of the international human rights system by examining ... view course details
Three Week - Second. Combined with: LAW 3887
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Brundige, E
- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2024
Instructors
Brundige, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous