ANZ 252 Wild Animals and Society
This course engages students in an exploration of
the meaning and value
of connecting with wild animals. It provides a
comprehensive and foundational examination of the interactions people have with wild animals, and
complements the current course offerings in
Anthrozoology pertaining to
human interactions with domesticated animals.
This course draws on readings from a variety of backgrounds to frame the human-wildlife connection as an expression of our desire to interact and connect with nature. This
is a way to help overcome the growing separation
of humans and nature, and will advance the wellbeing of people and wildlife. The goal is for students to increase their personal effectiveness in the field of Anthrozoology through a greater understanding of diverse perspectives that people hold toward wildlife issues. Students will work on their own and in groups to
identify solutions to contemporary wildlife
issues and policies that have at their core diverging perspectives of the value
and significance of wildlife. Students will learn and practice the scientific method by conducting a social science survey to explore people's views
of wildlife.
Offered
At the Discretion of the Dept At the Discretion of the Dept