First-Year Writing Seminar (105-8-21)
Topic
Humans and Other Animals
Instructors
Charles S Yarnoff
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555 Clark St., 243
Office Hours: By appointment
Meeting Info
University Hall 218: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
In this seminar, we will explore the question of what is and what might be the relationship between human and nonhuman animals. To guide us in that exploration, we'll read, discuss, and write about short stories, essays, and poems. These literary works powerfully dramatize the many ways in which we experience animals: as companions and as sources of food, in zoos and in nature, as objects of scientific study and as reflections of ourselves. The readings will offer us the opportunity to reflect on such questions as: Is it possible to know what an animal is thinking and feeling? Why are our pets so important to us? Are we justified in using animals for food and in laboratory experiments? Through class discussion and varied writing assignments, you'll articulate your answers to those and other questions to your colleagues in the seminar.
Class Materials (Required)
All readings will be on Canvas.
Class Attributes
WCAS Writing Seminar