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GOVT 1615
Introduction to Political Theory

This course offers a survey of political theory in the West. We will examine some of the persistent dilemmas of politics and the attempts of several canonical political theorists to respond to them: Plato, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHIL 1920

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1134 GOVT 1615   LEC 001

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    • MW Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2019

    • Moon, A

    • MTWRF Mcgraw Hall 165
    • Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2019

    • Moon, A

  • 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

  •  1135 GOVT 1615   DIS 201

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  •  1136 GOVT 1615   DIS 202

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    • MTWRF McGraw Hall 145
    • Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2019

    • Moon, A

    • TR McGraw Hall 145
    • Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2019

    • Moon, A

GOVT 1817
Making Sense of World Politics

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

  •  1149 GOVT 1817   LEC 001

    • MTWRF White Hall 106
    • Jun 24 - Jul 12, 2019

    • 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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1458 GOVT 1817   LEC 002

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    • TBA
    • Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2019

    • Gagnon, C

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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

  •  1184 GOVT 2623   LEC 001

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  •  1185 GOVT 2623   DIS 201

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  •  1186 GOVT 2623   DIS 202

    • MTWRF White Hall B14
    • Jul 15 - Aug 2, 2019

    • Brann, R

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  •  1187 GOVT 2623   DIS 203

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GOVT 3071
Enduring Global and American Issues

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Combined with: AMST 3071

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  1151 GOVT 3071   LEC 001

    • MW Washington, DC
    • Jun 3 - Jul 26, 2019

    • 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=659

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GOVT 3141
Prisons

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week Summer.  Combined with: AMST 3141

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1154 GOVT 3141   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • May 29 - Jun 21, 2019

    • Katzenstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    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
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

  •  1157 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

  •  1160 GOVT 3323   LEC 001

    • MTWRFS Turin, Italy
    • Jun 3 - Jun 21, 2019

    • Best, R

      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

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GOVT 3887
Int'l Human Rights in Theory & Practice

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Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: LAW 3887

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1147 GOVT 3887   LEC 001

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  •  1148 GOVT 3887   DIS 201

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