ANTH 365 - Animals Culture & Society

Credits: 5

A course designed to explore the new and growing field of “anthrozoology”, the study of the relationships between humans and animals. Topics may include animal domestication and its impacts, the culture of pets and the pet industry, changing perceptions of and values regarding wild animals and endangered species, the culture of zoos and wildlife parks, symbolic meanings of animals, animal rights and anticruelty movements, and many ethical issues pertaining to the human-animal relationship. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.