In this course, we explore how mainstream understandings of animals and human-animal relationships have changed in recent years. Module 1 focuses on the roles of animals in human physical health and psychological well being. Module 2 explores animal selfhood, particularly in light of their inability to use spoken language. Finally, Module 3 examines some of the collective efforts undertaken when the treatment or use of animals comes to be seen as inhumane, immoral, and worthy of ameliorative social action.
The Changing Status and Perception of Animals
The Changing Status and Perception of Animals
This course is part of Animals and Society Specialization
Instructor: Leslie Irvine
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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
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What you'll learn
Describe components of the core self found in dogs and cats.
Summarize how research on emotions in animals challenges anthropocentrism
Distinguish between animal welfare and animal rights positions.
Evaluate studies of the influence of animals on human health and well being.
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this module, you will examine the role of animals in human health well being.
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5 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts
In this module, you will critique conventional perspectives on animals as lacking inner lives and consider evidence of emotions and a sense of self among animals.
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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will explore how ideas about the moral status of animals support claims for better welfare or rights.
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4 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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MJ
5
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
Was fun and offered a foundation to be used in further studies.
RR
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Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
Very informative course. Enjoyed the journey! The changing perception of animals is explained nicely.
DN
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Reviewed on Sep 26, 2020
This class sheds a light on research, data and history of a discipline not central enough as it should be. Thank you
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