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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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
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.
GOVT 1626
Course Description
This course is a survey of some of the canonical and some of the most exciting contemporary works in the field of Black political thought. The first half covers foundational texts from Delany, Douglass, ... view course details
Three Week - Three.
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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
- Jul 14 - Aug 1, 2025
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.
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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
Instructors
Gagnon, 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.
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
- Jul 14 - Aug 1, 2025
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 2847
Course Description
Is Afghanistan part of Central Asia, South Asia, or the Middle East? Is it truly the 'graveyard of empires'? Why are great powers so interested in intervening in this country? Why did Britain, the Soviet ... view course details
Three Week - First.
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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
- MTWRF
- Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025
Instructors
Hozoori, S
- MTWRF
- Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025
Instructors
Hozoori, S
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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 3071
Course Description
The US and the global community face a number of complex, interconnected and enduring issues that pose challenges for our political and policy governance institutions and society at large. Exploring how ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3071, PUBPOL 3071
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
GOVT 3132
Course Description
This class will examine historical and contemporary developments in the politics of resistance, solidarity, and inclusionary policies around migration. We will place a special focus on North and Central ... view course details
Three Week - First.
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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
- MTWRF
- Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025
Instructors
Villegas Rivera, F
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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 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
- Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025
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 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
- Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025
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
Climate change, pandemics, wars and warlike politics, polarization, tribalism, raging anxieties, AI advancement – these are just some of the many existential troubles and challenges we all, and our very ... 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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
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
- MTWRF
- Jul 14 - Aug 1, 2025
Instructors
Abulof, U
- MTWRF
- Jul 14 - Aug 1, 2025
Instructors
Abulof, U
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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 3687
Course Description
This seminar examines the history of the United States' involvement with Middle East beginning with evangelical efforts in the 19th century and President Wilson's engagement with the colonial powers in ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: AMST 3687, HIST 3687, JWST 3687, NES 3687, PUBPOL 3687
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
Instructors
Brundige, E
- MTWRF
- Jun 23 - Jul 11, 2025
Instructors
Brundige, E
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.