Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
This course will explore and seek explanations for the performance of the 20-21st century presidency, focusing on its institutional and political development, recruitment process (nominations and elections), relationships to social groups, economic forces, and political time. We will also analyze the parameters of foreign & domestic policy making. (GOVT-AM)
Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)
Program Requirements (GOVT-AM)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024SP, 2019FA, 2018FA
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Combined with:
AMST 3161, PUBPOL 3161
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
6399GOVT 3161 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Kriner, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6400GOVT 3161 DIS 201
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6401GOVT 3161 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6402GOVT 3161 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6403GOVT 3161 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
Instructors
Staff
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
