HIST 3310
Animals in History
A historical survey of relations between humans and other animals. Topics may include history of domestication; hunting; display of animals in zoos, museums and wildlife films; biotechnology; animal welfare movements; companion species; animals as symbols; question of animal agency. (Field c or e).
Topics
- history of domestication
- hunting
- display of animals in zoos
- museums and wildlife films
- biotechnology
- animal welfare movements
- companion species
- animals as symbols
- question of animal agency
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in history. Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027