Examines the role that animals have played in human history. Topics may include domestication; the display of animals in zoos, museums and wildlife films; biotechnology; industrial farming; animal welfare movements; animals as symbols, and the question of animal agency (Field c or e). Precludes additional credit for HIST 3308 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in history.Lectures three hours a week.
Examines the role that animals have played in human history. Topics may include domestication; the display of animals in zoos, museums and wildlife films; biotechnology; industrial farming; animal welfare movements; animals as symbols, and the question of animal agency (Field c or e). Precludes additional credit for HIST 3308 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in history.Lectures three hours a week.