Women and Gender Studies (WGS) < Cuyahoga Community College

WGS-1510 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

3 Credits

Introduction to the field of women's and gender studies, which transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Analysis of gender’s role in shaping human societies of past and present: their history, their expression through arts and literature, their philosophy of feminism, and comparative conditions of women in diverse cultures and social locations.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): None.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS and DEI.

WGS-151H Honors Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

3 Credits

In-depth introduction to the field of women's and gender studies, which transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Analysis of gender’s role in shaping human societies of past and present: their history, their expression through arts and literature, their philosophy of feminism, and comparative conditions of women in diverse cultures and social locations. Note: Course meets same graduation requirements as WGS-1510.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 1010 College Composition I with a grade of A or B; or eligibility to enroll in ENG 101H Honors College Composition I.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS and DEI.

WGS-1520 Women's Films

3 Credits

Introduction to the study of women and gender in films through study of classic and contemporary depictions. Use of film analysis in theme, character, plot, dramatic conflict, photography, sound, light, editing and acting.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): None.

WGS-179H Honors Contract: Women's Study

1 Credit

Honors Contract complements and exceeds requirements and outcomes for an existing 1000-level honors course through formulation of a contract with a faculty mentor. WGS-179H may also be taken with a non-honors course. When taken with a non-honors course, WGS-179H adds an honors experience to that course. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, student will formulate a contract, which upon completion will result in distinctive scholarship. Student is required to meet on a regularly scheduled basis with instructor for mentor-student tutorial sessions. A maximum of six Honors Contracts (six credit hours) may be taken at the College [includes 179H and 279H].

Lecture: 1 hours

Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with a 1000-level course whose instructor agrees to mentor the student in this contract. Departmental approval required.

WGS-1820 Independent Study/Research in Women's and Gender Studies

1-3 Credits

Directed individual study. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.

Lecture: 1-3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval, and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

WGS-182H Honors Independent Study/Research in Women's and Gender Studies

1-3 Credits

Honors-level directed individual study. Must meet criteria set forth in the Honors Course Checklist used to approve regular honors courses. Study/research title and specific content arranged between instructor and student. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits of different topics.

Lecture: 1-3 hours

Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval and instructor approval, and ENG-0995 Applied College Literacies, or appropriate score on English Placement Test; and must have earned an A or B in at least 3 honors courses. Note: ENG-0990 Language Fundamentals II taken prior to Fall 2021 will also meet prerequisite requirements.

WGS-2010 Women in the World

3 Credits

Study of the role of gender in shaping comparative cultural experiences in the world; analysis of theoretical basis of gender; and comparing status of women in work, politics, and other social institutions.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I, or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS and DEI.

WGS-201H Honors Women in the World

3 Credits

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I with a grade of "B" or higher, or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS and DEI.

WGS-2020 Women, Science and Technology

3 Credits

[This course is cross-listed as HIST-2020. Credit can only be earned once for either course.] Study of the historical participation and exclusion of women from the gendered realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Course examines the gendered discourses and rationale around scientific knowledge, power, and the gendered body. This course places emphasis on the experiences of women in the Western STEM fields. Students will apply feminist science studies and critiques to understand and assess both historical and contemporary challenges regarding women in the fields of science, women’s health care and sexuality, women’s experiences in the fields of contemporary technology and engineering industries.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): WGS-1510 Introduction to Women's Studies; or ENG-1010 College Composition I, or concurrent enrollment; or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I, or concurrent enrollment.

WGS-2030 Women and Art

3 Credits

Analysis of women's roles in art, both as the creators and subjects of art; concentration on western survey prehistory to the twenty-first century with comparisons to non-western representations.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1010 College Composition I or ENG-101H Honors College Composition I; or WST-1510 Introduction to Women's Studies.

WGS-2040 Women Writers on the Experiences of Women

3 Credits

[This course is cross-listed as ENG-2020. Credit can only be earned once for either course.] An introduction to women's literature through the study of classic and contemporary readings. Involves analysis of theme, character, plot, setting, dramatic conflict, and writing style. Provides an opportunity to study literature by women authors that are not traditionally covered in most American and British literature survey courses.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): ENG-1020 College Composition II or ENG-102H Honors College Composition II.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMAH.

WGS-2120 Women and Politics

3 Credits

[This course is cross-listed as POL-2120. Credit can only be earned once for either course.] This is an introductory course to the study of the United States’ political process from a gender perspective. Specifically, the course looks at how gender impacts the political process in the United States and how women impact the political process at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Content includes addressing policy issues that may be of particular interest to women. Policy topics may vary and include reproductive rights, pay, employment, child care, and health care.

Lecture: 3 hours

Prerequisite(s): POL-1010 American National Government, or HIST-1020 History of Civilization II, or HIST-1520 United States History Since 1877.

OAN Approved: Ohio Transfer 36 TMSBS.

WGS-279H Sophomore Honors Contract

1 Credit

Sophomore Honors Contract in Women's Studies complements and exceeds requirements and expected outcomes for an existing Women's Studies 2000-level course through formulation of a contract with a faculty mentor. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, student will formulate a contract that upon completion will result in distinctive scholarship appropriate to honors 2000-level. In order to complete the contract, student is required to meet on a regularly scheduled basis with instructor offering the contract for mentor-student tutorial sessions. A maximum of six Honors Contracts (six credits) may be taken at the College (includes 179H and 279H).

Lecture: 1 hours

Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with a 2000-level course in Women's Studies, whose instructor agrees to mentor the student in the sophomore honors contract. Departmental approval required.