ANT 172 INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROZOOLOGY: ANTHROPOLOGY OF HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTIONS

Anthrozoology is the study of the relationships and interactions between humans and nonhuman animals. This introductory course will explore the roles that animals play in our society, including within religious and political systems, households, and agricultural systems. We will focus on how our relationships with non-human animals are mediated by the cultures in which we live, thereby contributing to how different societies handle current environmental and animal problems. This course will touch on the usage of animals in scientific research; animals in zoo and museum institutions; the representation of animals in literature and film; animal rights; and wildlife conservation.