Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.
Major seminars in the Government department are small, advanced courses that cover an important theme or topic in contemporary politics in depth. Courses place particular emphasis on careful reading and classroom discussion, and students can expect to write a significant research paper. These courses are open to all Cornell students, but preference in admissions is given to seniors over juniors, and to Government majors over other students. Topics vary by semester and section.
Enrollment Information Enrollment preference given to: Government (GOVT) seniors and juniors.
Exploratory Studies (EAAREA, EUAREA, SAAREA)
Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Section Topic
Topic: Money and Politics
Class Number & Section Details
13683GOVT 4000 SEM 101
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Enns, P
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
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Section Topic
Topic: Money and Politics
Class Number & Section Details
13691GOVT 4000 IND 601
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Enns, P
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.
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.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Section Topic
Topic: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Class Number & Section Details
13692GOVT 4000 IND 602
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Section Topic
Topic: Empire and (Anti)Colonial Violence
Class Number & Section Details
13685GOVT 4000 SEM 103
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Ba, O
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
Section Topic
Topic: Empire and (Anti)Colonial Violence
Class Number & Section Details
13693GOVT 4000 IND 603
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Ba, O
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Section Topic
Topic: Black Radical Thought
Class Number & Section Details
13686GOVT 4000 SEM 104
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Adalet, B
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
Section Topic
Topic: Black Radical Thought
Class Number & Section Details
13694GOVT 4000 IND 604
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Adalet, B
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Combined with:
GOVT 6223
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Section Topic
Topic: Inequality & the Welfare State
Class Number & Section Details
13687GOVT 4000 SEM 105
Meeting Pattern
M
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Perera, I
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
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Section Topic
Topic: Inequality & the Welfare State
Class Number & Section Details
13695GOVT 4000 IND 605
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Perera, I
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Combined with:
AMST 6252, GOVT 6252, LSP 6252
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Section Topic
Topic: Latino Politics and the Boundaries of Belonging
Class Number & Section Details
13688GOVT 4000 SEM 106
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Coronado, K
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
Section Topic
Topic: Latino Politics and the Boundaries of Belonging
Class Number & Section Details
13696GOVT 4000 IND 606
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Coronado, K
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Graded(Letter grades only)
Section Topic
Topic: Integrating AI into International Governance
Class Number & Section Details
13689GOVT 4000 SEM 107
Meeting Pattern
T
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Karim, S
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
Section Topic
Topic: Integrating AI into International Governance
Class Number & Section Details
13697GOVT 4000 IND 607
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Karim, S
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: Independent Studies
Syllabi:
none
Regular Academic Session.Choose one seminar and one independent study.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Section Topic
Topic: International Law and Use of Force
Class Number & Section Details
13690GOVT 4000 SEM 108
Meeting Pattern
W
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Irajpanah, K
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
Section Topic
Topic: International Law and Use of Force
Class Number & Section Details
13698GOVT 4000 IND 608
Meeting Pattern
Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
Instructors
Irajpanah, K
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.
