Animals and Society

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to animal studies. Topics considered include the constructed divide between humans and non-human animals, societies' use of animals--for food, clothing, entertainment, companionship, research--and the implications of these relationships. The course also discusses animal rights, animal protection, and posthumanist perspectives. Prerequisite: 1.0 ERST and/or PHIL credit at the 2000 level or beyond.