Animals, Self, and Society
This course explores how animals and people are situated within the web of structures and connections known as “society.” Module 1 considers some of the key symbolic roles that animals play in society by investigating the practice of “thinking with animals.” We investigate how people construct different meanings of animals and the implications these meanings have for both animals and humans. You will gain first-hand experience of this by analyzing how animals are represented in the media.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 5 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة University of Colorado Boulder
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This course explores how animals and people are situated within the web of structures and connections known as “society.” Module 1 considers some of the key symbolic roles that animals play in society by investigating the practice of “thinking with animals.” We investigate how people construct different meanings of animals and the implications these meanings have for both animals and humans. You will gain first-hand experience of this by analyzing how animals are represented in the media. Modules 2 and 3 investigate human-animal relationships, including those that involve suffering as well as those that are beneficial. Although many people describe their pets as friends or family members, Module 2 takes a deeper dive into what constitutes friendship and family membership where other species are concerned. Module 3 examines the dark side of these relationships, focusing on animal abuse and its relationship to domestic violence. Module 4 focuses on people’s encounters with those animals outside the boundaries of the home and the farm. The way people understand and regard the species commonly considered “wild” shapes the treatment and moral status of these animals.الوحدات
Animals as Social Constructions
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6
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
6
Videos
- Course Introduction Video
- How and Why We Think with Animals
- The Sociozoologic Scale
- Animals and Social Problems
- Animals and Racialization
- Animals and Cultural Representation
1
Readings
- How Pig Parts Make the World Turn
Module 1 Assesments
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2
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Animals as Social Constructions Quiz
2
Discussions
- Media Representation Using Module Concepts
- Media Representation Assignment
Interactions Between Humans and Pets
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Pets and the Human-Animal Bond
- “Doing” Gender with Pets
- Pets as Friends and Family
Module 2 Assesments
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2
Discussion
2
Discussions
- How Much will a Pet Cost You?
- Discuss Worksheet
Animal Abuse and Society
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Considering Animal Abuse
- “The Link:” Connections Between Animal Abuse and Other Forms of Violence
- Entangled Victimization
Module 3 Assesments
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Animal Abuse and Society Quiz
1
Discussions
- Animal Cruelty Laws Where You Live
Regarding Wildlife
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Living with Wildlife
- Wildlife Tourism
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Human-Insect Interaction
Module 4 Assessments
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
PeerReview
1
Peer Review
- Discussion of Human-Wildlife Conflict
1
Discussions
- Human-Insect Interaction
1
Readings
- Optional Course Readings
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Explore the intricate connections between animals and society in "Animals, Self, and Society," a foundational Coursera course in Personal Development. Guided by expert instructors, delve into the symbolic roles of animals, human-animal relationships, and the impact of media representations. This 300-hour course covers friendships with pets, the darker aspects of animal and domestic abuse, and perceptions of wild animals. Ideal for those interested in societal structures and animal welfare, with flexible starter subscription options.
Leslie Irvine