FWIS 151
ANIMALS IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURE
Do cats rule the internet? Why do we love capybaras so much? How come people in Mexico are hoarding axolotls in their purses? This course explores the ubiquity and meaning of animals in contemporary culture. Students will examine how animals appear in film, literature, social media, food systems, and science.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: ANIMALS IN CONTEMP CULTURE Department: First-Year Writing Intensive Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027