2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

NCLC 338 - Animal Rights and Humane Education

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable


Explores a combination of critical theories, experiential learning, and dialogical practices to examine the ways in which non-human animals are exploited for human profit. Examines the ramifications of this exploitation ecologically, as a question of sustainability, and spiritually, as a question of the impact of animal abuse on the human spirit. Discusses the use of animals in entertainment, factory farming, animal testing, and sport or trophy hunting; and how individuals and organizations are fighting these practices.

Designated a Green Leaf Course .

Fulfills writing intensive requirement in the major.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0