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   Course dates: Please note the dates listed here are class dates only. Check the summer academic calendar for the full program dates, if applicable.
Mode of instruction:	In person
Days / times:	M-F 9:30 AM - 1:05 PM
Location:	See the University Roster for class locations. NetID required.
Final exam/project due:	(see Final exams)
Credit:	4
Grade:	Graded only
Instructor:	Gagnon, V. (vpg1)
Max. enroll:	30
To enroll:	See Dates & Deadlines. 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:	Graded only
Instructor:	Gagnon, V. (vpg1)
Max. enroll:	30
To enroll:	See Apply for Online Courses. See Dates & Deadlines. See Online Learning FAQs. This course is open to all registrants, including undergraduates and precollege students.
Tuition & fees:	See Tuition for Online Courses