GOVT 1817 Making Sense of World Politics

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 different explanations. In the second half, we will apply these explanations to a set of international events. (IR)

Summer 2025: Ithaca campus

Section ID:	GOVT 1817 001-LEC
Number:	1245
Session:	Summer 3-week 2
Class dates:	June 23-July 11, 2025
Mode of instruction:	In person
Days / times:	M-F 9:30 AM - 1:05 PM
Location:	TBA
Final exam/project due:	(see Final exams)
Credit:	4
Grade:	Student option
Instructor:	Gagnon, V. (vpg1)
Max. enroll:	30
To enroll:	See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.

Summer 2025: Online course

Section ID:	GOVT 1817 002-LEC
Number:	1246
Session:	Summer 3-week 3
Class dates:	July 14-August 1, 2025
Mode of instruction:	Online (async)
Final exam/project due:	(see Final exams)
Credit:	4
Grade:	Student option
Instructor:	Gagnon, V. (vpg1)
Max. enroll:	30
To enroll:	See Register and Dates & Deadlines for enrollment information. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.