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Religious Studies
Study of relationships between religion and secular literature; analysis of religious and spiritual elements of literature and film of diverse cultures and historical periods. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Introduction to religious views of the universe, the supernatural, social organization, ethics, etc., through sacred texts (oral and written) of diverse cultures and historical periods. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 2102.02. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
This course introduces students to the historical facts of 10 ancient Mediterranean religions in a context that trains them to study religions more generally. It also teaches them how two of the most prominent religions today--Judaism and Christianity--succeeded within a richly diverse religious marketplace, and how religions respond to their political, economic, and social environments. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Clas 2222. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in Clas.
Introduction to the academic study of religion through comparison among major traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) and smaller communities. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2370H or CompStd 2370H or 2370. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Honors sections available.
A philosophical examination of the relationship between science and religion; concentration on issues regarding the creation of the universe and the origins of life. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Philos 2670 or 2860. GE cultures and ideas course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in Philos.
Exploration of how the idea of a single God developed in religions having their origins in the ancient near East and the Mediterranean (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Hellenistic philosophy) from ancient times to the present. Prereq: English 1110, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course. Not open to students with credit for NELC 3168. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course. Cross-listed in NELC.
Religious Studies 3210(H) Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah
The history of Jewish mysticism from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on its implications for the comparative study of religious experience. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in JewshSt. Honors sections available.
Religious Studies 3666 Magic in the Modern World
This course traces the modern revival of magic and neo-paganism, both in new religious movements and in popular culture, novels, music and film, from 1870 to the present. The course examines the intersections between emergent magical groups and various social and political movements.
GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and historical and cultural studies course.
Religious Studies 3667 Messages from Beyond: Divination, Prophecy, and the Occult in Religion and Culture
In this course, we will explore how people from antiquity to our time have sought to find meaning in the complexity and uncertainty around their physical and social environment to access what they perceived as hidden realms as sources of meaning. Students will learn how messages from beyond guide their daily lives, provide them with sources of authority or companionship for their art of philosophy. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for NELC 3667. GE theme lived environments course. Cross-listed in NELC.
History and structure of South Asian religions with attention to myth, ritual, art, philosophy, and social stratification. 2370 recommended. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 3671 or SAsia 3671. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in SAsia.
Comparative survey of indigenous religions of North America; patterns and diversity in religious experience, cosmologies, myths, rituals, social organizations, and sacred roles. 2370 recommended. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv.; for students following the new GE system, completion of GE foundation writing and information literacy course. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 3672. GE cultures and ideas course and diversity soc div in the US course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.
History and structure of Buddhism from founding to present in South, Southeast, and East Asia; emphasis on rituals, beliefs, and local and regional variations. 2370 recommended. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for CompStd 3673 (323), EALL 3223 (323), or RelStds 323. Cross-listed in EALL 3223.
Survey of African traditional religions and their interaction with Islam and Christianity in Africa and the diaspora; emphasis on cosmologies, myth, ritual, ethics, and witchcraft. 2370 (270) or 2370H (270H) recommended. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for CompStd (324) or RelStds 324.
Thematic approach to the intersections of religion and American culture, with attention to varied topics such as pluralism, nationalism, race, gender, sexuality, law, media, science, economics, and popular culture. 2370 recommended. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 3678. GE diversity soc div in the US course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.
The representation of religion in visual culture, in the United States and around the world; the ways that religious traditions are represented or misrepresented; the ways religious traditions appropriate popular culture for their own purposes; new forms of religious practice and community that grow directly out of popular culture. Prereq: English 1110. GE VPA course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative, interdisciplinary approach to studying religion and law. Drawing on concrete cases, historical studies, and theoretical literature, the course explores how the relationship between religion and law has been configured differently in different liberal democracies, such as the U.S., France, and Israel, and what this might mean for contemporary debates. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for History 3680. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course. Cross-listed in History.
Religious Studies 3777 Religion, Health, and Healing
This course explores religious strategies for healing the sick and managing the many sources of disease and distress that afflict human beings, the needs these strategies meet, and the ways they carve out space for themselves under the banner of "spirituality". Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course. GE theme health and well-being course.
Religious Studies 3888 Religion, Health, and Healing
This course explores how religious traditions, past and present, have managed death and imagined the afterlife: from taking care of the dying, tidying up corpses, and assisting spirits in their journey from this world to the next, to banishing ghosts, accessing the power of those who have returned from the realms of the dead, and seeking out paths to immortality. Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.
Survey of contemporary theories and methods used in the academic study of religion. Prereq: 2370 (270) or 2370H (270H) or equiv.
Religious Studies 4342 Religion, Meaning, and Knowledge in Africa and its Diaspora
While the practice of religion in Africa is as diverse as its people, three major belief systems define the practice: African Traditional Religion, Islam, and Christianity. This course will examine classical and contemporary definitions of African Traditional Religion/s and the introduction and adaptations of Islam and Christianity in Africa, as well as religious practices in the African Diaspora. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AfAmASt 4342. Cross-listed in AfAmASt. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.
Examination of contemporary religious movements within the context of larger political, cultural, and economic processes, including post-colonialism, modernization, and globalization. Prereq: One course in CompStd, RelStds, or IntStds; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 4873 or IntStds 4873. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course. Cross-listed in IntStds.
Explores intersections of gender, sexuality and religion in comparative and cross-cultural contexts. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for CompStd 4875 (515).
A survey of the Japanese tradition, including Shinto, Buddhism, Taoism, New-Confucianism, and folk religion from the 6th century B.C.E. to the present. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for CompStd 5871 (641) or Japanse 5271 (641). Cross-listed in Japanse 5271.
Comparative Studies 1100(H) Introduction to the Humanities: Cross-Cultural Perspectives
This introductory course is designed to survey some of the current preoccupations in the Humanities, especially as they relate to culture, power, and identity. Instructors of 1100 seek to present relevant issues in comparative cultural study, employing a mix of cultural theory, current events, and literature, visual, and performing arts with a focus on race, ethnicity, and gender. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2099 The Question of Comparative Studies
This course offers an introduction to the Comparative Studies major. It is designed to help students to take advantage of curricular, research, and advising opportunities; to manage the particular challenges of independent and interdisciplinary work; to link classroom work to social and political engagement with relevant communities; and to prepare for life after graduation. This course is graded S/U.
Comparative Studies 2101(H) Literature and Society
This course analyzes social and political elements of literature and film from diverse cultures and historical periods, through an intersectional study of race, ethnicity, and gender. Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or English 1110, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2101H. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2103(H) Literature and the Self
Study of relationships between psychology and literature; analysis of psychological concepts and processes as represented in literature and film of diverse cultures and historical periods. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2103H (203H) or 203. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2104(H) Literature, Science, and Technology
Study of relationships among literature, science, and technology; analysis of representations of science and technology in literature and film of diverse cultures and historical periods. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2104H. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2105 Literature and Ethnicity
This course examines literary representations of ethnicity refracted through experiences of racialization and gender in an American cultural context. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course. GE lit and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2193 Individual Studies
Designed to give students an opportunity for personal study with a member of the faculty. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Comparative Studies 2194 Group Studies
Designed to give groups of students an opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered.
Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. Honors version. This course is graded S/U.
Comparative Studies 2220 Introduction to South Asian Studies
A multi-disciplinary introduction to South Asia's geographical, political, cultural, and religious contexts and connections. Prereq: English 1110, or completion of GE foundation writing and info literacy course. Not open to students with credit for NELC 2220, or SAsia 2220. GE diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in SAsia.
Comparative Studies 2242 Introduction to Latinx Studies
Introduction to Latinx studies; history, politics, and cultural production of Latinx communities in the U.S. and its borderlands. Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Spanish 2242, or EthnStd 2242. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in Spanish and EthnStd.
Comparative Studies 2264 Introduction to Popular Culture Studies
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Popular Culture Studies through a variety of methods and case studies. The specific focus will be on the entanglement of race, ethnicity, and gender in popular cultures. Prereq: English 1110 or one GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course. Not open to students with credit for English 2264. GE cultures and ideas course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in English.
Comparative Studies 2281 American Icons
Interdisciplinary methods in American studies, with an emphasis on plurality and the intersectional study of identities (including but not limited to race, gender, and ethnicity) in American culture. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or equiv. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2301 Introduction to World Literature
Analysis of oral and written literatures of diverse cultures and historical periods. Prereq: English 1110, or equiv. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2321 Introduction to Asian American Studies
Introduction to how Asian Americans as a whole and as specific ethnic groups have been racialized throughout U.S. history; examination of diverse Asian American experiences, cultural practices, and political viewpoints through gender, sexuality, class, immigrant status, dis/ability, and other social differences. Prereq: English 1110.XX, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course. Not open to students with credit for EthnStd 2321. GE cultures and ideas course and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course course. Cross-listed with Ethnic Studies.
This course explores the legal, cultural, historic, and political foundations, experiences, and perspectives and futures of American Indians in the U.S., with an emphasis on race, ethnicity, and gender diversity. Prereq: English 1110.XX or equiv; or GE foundation writing and info literacy course; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for EthnStd 2323. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed with EthnStd.
Comparative Studies 2340 Introduction to Cultures of Science and Technology
This course offers a critical analysis of the multiple relations of science to society, with an emphasis on knowledge, power, authority, values, and ethics. We will sharpen our analytical skills by discussing a broad range of historical and contemporary examples as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, global capitalism, and politics. Prereq: English 1110, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course. Not open to students with credit for 2341. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2341 Technology, Science, and Society
Critical analysis of the relations among science, technology, and culture, with particular emphasis on ethical issues in technology and engineering. Prereq: English 1110.01 (110.01) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2340 (272). GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course.
Comparative Studies 2343 Slavery, Gender, and Race in the Atlantic World
An examination of slavery in Atlantic Africa and the Western Hemisphere with particular focus on how conceptions of race and gender shaped patterns of forced labor, the slave trade, and the development of European colonial societies in the Americas. Prereq: English 1110, or equiv. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2345 Comedy, Culture, and Society
This course takes comedy seriously, as we unpack some of the history and theorization of comedic performance globally and then zoom in specifically on the functions of comedy in contemporary societies. In this process, we will pay close attention to comedic cultural production as a contact zone, especially as it relates to categories of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and language. GE foundation race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 2350 Introduction to Folklore
A general study of the field of folklore including basic approaches and a survey of primary folk materials: folktales, legends, folksongs, ballads, and folk beliefs. Prereq: GE foundation writing and info literacy course. Not open to students with credit for 2350H, English 2270, or 2270H. GE cultures and ideas course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in English 2270.
Comparative Studies 2360 Introduction to Comparative Cultural Studies
Introduction to interdisciplinary field of cultural studies; emphasis on relation of cultural production to power, knowledge, and authority, globally and locally. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 274. GE cultures and ideas course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
Comparative Studies 2367.02 U.S. Latino Identity
Latino/a identity in the U.S.; emphasis on Latino/a cultural history and expression and on role of race, class, gender, and sexuality in identity construction.GEL students should complete English 1110 prior to enrollment. Prereq: EduTL 1902, or 1902.04, or IELP WRITE score of 80, or English Placement Level 4. GE writing and comm: level 2 and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation writing and info literacy course.
Comparative Studies 2367.04(H) Science and Technology in American Culture
Role of science and technology in contemporary American society; their relationship to human values; sources of concern about their impact; evaluation of selected issues. GEL students should complete English 1110 prior to enrollment. Prereq: EduTL 1902, 1902.04, IELP WRITE score of 80, or English Placement Level 4. Not open to students with credit for 2367.04H. GE writing and comm: level 2 and cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation writing and info literacy and historical and cultural studies course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2367.07 Religious Diversity in the U.S.
Exploration of the concept of religious freedom and the position of minority religious groups in American society. GEL students should complete English 1110 prior to enrollment. Prereq: EduTL 1902, or 1902.04, or IELP WRITE score of 80, or English Placement Level 4. GE writing and comm: level 2 and cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation writing and info literacy and historical and cultural studies course.
Comparative Studies 2367.08(H) American Identity in the World
American culture viewed from inside and from the perspective of foreign cultures, as seen in literature, film, art, music, journalism, folklore, and popular culture. GEL students should complete English 1110 prior to enrollment. Prereq: EduTL 1902, 1902.04, IELP WRITE score of 80, or English Placement Level 4. Not open to students with credit for 2367.08H. GE writing and comm: level 2 and cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation writing and info literacy and historical and cultural studies course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 2381 Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Spanish-Speaking Film and TV
This course will examine how cinema and television in Latin America, the US, and Spain reflect issues of race, ethnicity, and gender and reveal social attitudes and prejudices. Not open to students with credit for Spanish 2381 or WGSSt 2381. GE foundation race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in Spanish and WGSSt.
Comparative Studies 2420 American Food Cultures
Historical perspective on the development of the American food system, including associated discourses and cultures, leading to exploration of contemporary concerns about industrial food, the American diet, and the politics surrounding these issues. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
Comparative Studies 2797 Introduction Study at a Foreign Institution
An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. This course is Progress ('P') graded. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. Specific content, location,semester(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs.
Comparative Studies 2864H Modernity and Postmodernity: Issues and Ideas
Examination of some of the defining ideas of modern thought and how those ideas have problematically affected modern life in both developed and developing countries. Prereq: Honors standing and English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 240H or 240. GE lit and diversity global studies course.
Comparative Studies 2995 Race and Gender in Eastern Europe and the US: A Transatlantic Comparison
By studying how identities (racial, ethnic, gender, and religious) exist as cultural constructs, this course will examine and compare the experiences of Russian and East European ethnic and racial minorities in their respective countries and African Americans in the US regarding racialization and marginalization through cultural and social constructs. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Slavic 2995.99. Cross-listed in Slavic 2995.99. GE foundation race, ethnicity and gender div course.
Comparative Studies 3072 The Newark Earthworks, An Interdisciplinary Course
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about the indigenous peoples of ancient Ohio, an amazing complex of earthen mounds they created, and the many ways we can know about and further study them. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Anthrop 3072 or History 3072. GE theme lived environments course. Cross-listed in Anthrop and History.
Comparative Studies 3130H Introduction to Performance Studies
This introduction to performance studies examines the pervasiveness of performance as a central element of social and cultural life. We will consider a broad array of performances on and off the stage, live and recorded, scripted and improvised, sacred and profane. Prereq: Honors standing; and English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course.Not open to students with credit for Theatre 3130H. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course, High-Impact Practice Research and Creative Inquiry. Cross-listed in Theatre.
Comparative Studies 3302(E) Translating Literatures and Cultures
Introduction to issues and problems inherent to translating literatures and cultures. Prereq: English 1110 (110), or equiv. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Honors section available.
Comparative Studies 3360 Introduction to Globalization and Culture
History and contemporary dimensions of globalization, focusing on period preceding European hegemony, era of European colonialism, period of decolonization, and contemporary contexts. Prereq: Soph standing, or permission of instructor.
Comparative Studies 3501 Humanitarianism in Question
This course addresses questions related to the history, practices, institutional dimensions, impact, criticism, and function of humanitarian and philanthropic work. Students learn about relationships between donors and targeted communities, both domestically and abroad. Discussions reflect upon reasons for giving, the goals of the supported initiatives, and mechanisms for evaluating success. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. GE cultures and ideas course.
Comparative Studies 3603 Love in World Literature
Representations of love in world literature; emphasis on mythological, psychological, and ideological aspects of selected representations in different cultures and time periods. Prereq: English 1110 (110), or equiv. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative Studies 3606 The Quest in World Literature
Motif of the quest in world literature; physical and mental journeys as metaphors of personal transformation and salvation. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 306. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative Studies 3607 Film and Literature as Narrative Art
Relationships between film and literature; emergence of cinematic art as a form of representation with emphasis on diverse cultural traditions. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 3607H. GE VPA and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative Studies 3608 Representations of the Experience of War
Representations of war in works of literature, religious texts, and film from diverse cultures and time periods. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv. GE lit and diversity global studies course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative Studies 3645(H) Cultures of Medicine
Humanistic, scientific, and clinical perspectives on medical issues; literary uses of medical themes; medicine as art and science. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course. Honors version available.
Comparative Studies 3646 Cultures, Natures, Technologies
Cultural perspectives on issues related to technology, nature, and culture; examines cultural approaches to uses of technology and their relation to natural and human worlds. Prereq: English 1110, or equiv. GE cultures and ideas course.
Comparative Studies 3658 Folklore in the Americas
Comparative study of folklore and folk groups of the Americas; topic varies: folk narratives, beliefs, customs, practices of Latino/a, Asian, African, Native, and Anglo cultures. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs.
Comparative Studies 3686 Cultural Studies of American Musics
Investigation of the social, political, and cultural contexts of the development of popular musics in the U.S. GE Visual and Performing Arts and Diversity: Social Diversity in the US. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts course.
Comparative Studies 3797 Topical Study at Foreign Institution
An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs. Prereq: Permission of Department. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 ch hrs.
Comparative Studies 3798 Japanese Popular Culture
This course takes up Japanese popular culture in order to get at big questions about nationalism and cosmopolitanism, appropriation and authenticity, and being human in a world of commodities. This is an intensive summer course: two weeks in Columbus and two weeks in Japan, where we will be based in Tsukuba and make trips to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Uji. Knowledge of Japanese is not required. Prereq: English 1110. GE diversity global studies and education abroad course.
Comparative Studies 3903(E) World Literature: Theory and Practice
Discussion of world literatures in theoretical, historical, and cultural contexts, with particular attention to translation, language, nationalism, globalization, and internationalism. Prereq: 2301 (273), 3302 (373), or 3302E (373E). Not open to students with credit for 4903 (573), or 4903E (573E). Honors Section Available
Comparative Studies 3990 Approaches to Comparative Studies
Introduces comparative studies majors to theoretical tools, methods of investigation, and key concepts in comparative studies research and scholarship. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. CompStd major, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 398.
Comparative Studies 4021 Banned Books and the Cost of Censorship
This course examines competing understandings of citizenship through an interdisciplinary examination of the dramatic rise of book banning in recent years. By reading banned books and examining the debates surrounding them, we establish important connections between diversity, justice, and citizenship. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv; or GE foundation writing and info literacy course; or permission of instructor. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.
Comparative Studies 4191 Research Internship in Comparative Studies
Intensive research experience in Comparative Studies; individualized research training; students collaborate closely with faculty member on research project; projects either student-initiated or faculty research. Prereq: English 1110 (110) or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Comparative Studies 4193 Individual Studies
Designed to give students an opportunity for personal study with a member of the faculty. Permission of instructor required. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Comparative Studies 4420 Cultural Food Systems and Sustainability
Considering food as both a material good and marker of individual or collective identity, this interdisciplinary course asks students to think reflexively of how food and foodways (i.e., socio-cultural practices related to food production and consumption) are being transformed amid changing lived environments at various scales. This course includes a required agricultural experiential component. Prereq: English 1110.xx or equiv, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course; and Soph, Jr, or Sr standing; or permission of instructor. GE theme sustainability course.
Comparative Studies 4597.01 Global Studies of Science and Technology
Explores relations among culture, science, and technology in changing global contexts. Previous completion of 2367.02 or 367.02 recommended.
Prereq: Completion of a Second Writing course and Natural Science sequence, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 597.01. GE Diversity: Global Studies and Cross-Disciplinary Seminar.
Comparative Studies 4597.02 Global Culture
Examines contemporary global cultural flows, the concepts useful in analyzing them, and the questions they raise about power and cultural change.
Prereq: Completion of Second Writing course. Not open to students with credit for 597.02. GE Diversity: Global Studies and Cross-Disciplinary Seminar.
Comparative Studies 4597.03 Global Folklore
Examines contemporary folklore around the world; introduces students to key concepts in folklore scholarship; focuses on transmission and transformation of cultural knowledge and practice, particularly in situations of conflict or upheaval. Prereq: Jr standing, or permission of the instructor. GE diversity global studies and cross-disciplinary seminar course. GE theme migration, mobility, and immobility course.
Comparative Studies 4803 Studies in Asian American Literature and Culture
Focused study of a topic in Asian American literary and cultural studies. Prereq: English 1110 (110), or equiv. Not open to students with 10 qtr cr hrs in 543 or English 587 or with 6 sem cr hrs in English 4587. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Cross-listed in English 4587.
Comparative Studies 4804 Studies in Latino Literature and Culture
Focused study of a topic in Latino/a literary and cultural studies. Prereq: English 1110 (110), or equiv. Not open to students with 10 qtr cr hrs in 544 or 588 or 6 sem cr hrs in English 4588. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Cross-listed in English 4588.
Comparative Studies 4822 Native American Identity
Historical and contemporary issues of American Indian identity, primarily in U.S.; focus on American Indian authors, artists, and scholars. Prereq: English 1110 or equiv., or GE foundation writing and info literacy course. GE cultures and ideas and diversity soc div in the US course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.
Comparative Studies 4845 Gender, Sexuality, and Science
Examination of relations between gender and science; topics include gendering of "science" and "nature," biological theories of sexual inequality, feminist critiques of science and technology. Prereq: One course in CompStd or WGSSt, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 535 or WGSSt 4845 (535). Cross-listed with WGSSt.
Comparative Studies 4903 World Literature: Theory and Practice
Discussion of world literatures in theoretical, historical, and cultural contexts, with particular attention to translation, language, nationalism, globalization, and internationalism.
Comparative Studies 4921 Intersections: Approaches to Theorizing Difference
Examines intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender diversity in various sites within American culture (e.g., legal system, civil rights discourse, social justice movements). Prereq: One course in CompStd, WGSSt, or AfAmASt. Not open to students with credit for AfAmAst 4921 or WGSSt 4921. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course. Cross-listed in AfAmASt and WGSSt.
Comparative Studies 4990 Senior Seminar in Comparative Studies
Writing seminar based on students' independent research. Prereq: 3990 (398), and 500 or a 4000-level course in CompStd, and Sr standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 598.
Comparative Studies 4998 Undergraduate Research in Comparative Studies
Undergraduate research in variable topics; independent study. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U. Honors sections available.
Comparative Studies 4999(H) Undergraduate Thesis
Independent study for 4th-year students wishing to complete a senior thesis. Prereq: Sr standing, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U. Honors Sections Available.
Comparative Studies 5061 The Global Mediterranean
This course examines the governments, societies, and cultures of the littoral states (empires/nations) of the Mediterranean Sea. We will pay attention to the 'East/West' paradigm as a prism through which to examine past and present events. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Italian 5061 or NELC 5061. Cross-listed in Italian and NELC.
Comparative Studies 5189S Comparative Studies Field School
Introduction to ethnographic field methods (participant-observation, writing field notes, photography, interviewing), archiving, and public humanities. An introduction to fieldwork is followed by a field experience (where students will reside together in local housing) followed by accessioning, exhibition planning, and reflection. Maximum credit hours include those for English 5189S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. Cross-listed in English.
Comparative Studies 5194 Group Studies
Open to both undergraduates and graduate students. Repeatable up to a maximum of 9 cr hours.
Comparative Studies 5240 Race and Public Policy in the United States
This course explores Race and Public Policy in the United States from Reconstruction to the present. In particular, the class is designed to look at the long list of "hot topics" in the current policy landscape, including policing, housing, wealth gap, immigration, voting, political representation, and others. Prereq: Jr, Sr, or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for AfAmASt 5240 or PubAfrs 5240. Cross-listed in AfAmASt and PubAfrs.
Comparative Studies 5668 Studies in Orality and Literacy
Examination of major theories of writing and of oral composition and transmission, in juxtaposition to case material deriving from a variety of Middle Eastern cultures. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 648, or NELC 5568 (648). Cross-listed in NELC 5568.
Comparative Studies 5691 Topics in Comparative Studies
Critical study of selected themes and topics in a comparative and cross-cultural perspective; emphasis on issues of method, critical theory, representation, power, knowledge, and authority. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 651. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs
Comparative Studies 5797 Study at a Foreign Institution
An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work. Students will pay Ohio State fees and any fees in excess of Ohio State tuition, as well as all travel and subsistence costs.
Comparative Studies 5957.01 Comparative Folklore
Comparative study of folklore. Topics vary, e.g., folklore and gender politics; theories of myth; folklore, memory, and history. Prereq: 2350, 2350H, English 2270, or 2270H (270). Not open to students with maximum qtr cr hrs for 677.01 and 677.02. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Comparative Studies 5957.02 Folklore in Circulation
Study of transmission of culture. Topics vary, e.g., tourists, travelers, tricksters; cultures of waste and recycling; orality and literacy. Prereq: 2350, 2350H, English 2270 (270), or 2270H. Not open to students with maximum qtr cr hrs for 677.03 and 677.04. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.