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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

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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

  •  1060 GOVT 1615   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017

    • 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

  •  1074 GOVT 1615   LEC 002

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    • MTWRF Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Jul 17 - Aug 4, 2017

    • Kramnick, I

  •  1075 GOVT 1615   DIS 201

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  •  1077 GOVT 1615   DIS 202

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    • MTWRF White Hall 106
    • Jul 17 - Aug 4, 2017

    • Staff

  •  1078 GOVT 1615   DIS 203

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    • MTWRF White Hall B06
    • Jul 17 - Aug 4, 2017

    • Staff

  •  1079 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

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1108 GOVT 1817   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF White Hall 106
    • Jun 26 - Jul 14, 2017

    • Gagnon, C

  • 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.

Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1109 GOVT 1817   LEC 002

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    • TBA
    • Jul 17 - Aug 4, 2017

    • Gagnon, C

  • 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
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.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: NES 2619

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1291 GOVT 2623   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Uris Hall 202
    • Jun 26 - Jul 14, 2017

    • Brann, R

  •  1292 GOVT 2623   DIS 201

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    • MTWRF White Hall B14
    • Jun 26 - Jul 14, 2017

    • Staff

  •  1293 GOVT 2623   DIS 202

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GOVT 3128
America's Changing Faces

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Combined with: AMST 3128

  • 1 Credit Stdnt Opt

  •  1532 GOVT 3128   LEC 001

    • R Washington, DC
    • Jun 5 - Jul 28, 2017

    • Beem, K

      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=1745

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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

  •  1214 GOVT 3150   LEC 001

  • 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
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.  Combined with: SOC 3310

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1115 GOVT 3323   LEC 001

    • MTWRFS Turin, Italy
    • May 28 - Jun 17, 2017

    • Best, R

      Hecht, J

      von Wittelsbach, K

      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.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

GOVT 3887
Int'l Human Rights in Theory & Practice

This course will introduce students to the law, theory, and practice of international human rights. It will also give you the opportunity to think critically about the effectiveness of the international ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1493 GOVT 3887   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=3142.

  •  1495 GOVT 3887   DIS 201

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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=3142.