Universität Wien

300548 VO Social-biological aspects of the human-animal interaction (2015S)

1.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Der Vorbesprechung: am 11.3. 2015 17:00 im HS1

  • Thursday 19.03. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Thursday 26.03. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Thursday 16.04. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Thursday 23.04. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Thursday 30.04. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum
  • Thursday 07.05. 18:30 - 20:30 Hörsaal 3 2A211 2.OG UZA II Geo-Zentrum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

A short description of the term Anthrozoology and the human evolution create an introduction to this course. In its main part, different types of human- animal interactions are considered in chronological order from prehistoric times until today (e.g. extermination of species, domestication, and epidemic illnesses). More emphasis than last year will be paid on recent forms of interactions (e.g. animal-assisted therapy, social farming, cruelty against animals and animal abuse, animals living in cities, protection of species). Finally, different theoretical models will be discussed to describe the relationship between humans and animals.

Assessment and permitted materials

4 schriftliche Prüfungstermine zwischen Mai 2014 und Dezember 2014.
Weitere Prüfungstermine (mündlicher oder
schriftlicher Art) können mit der Vortragenden vereinbart werden.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Vermittlung eines umfassenden Bildes früherer und bestehender Tier-
Mensch Interaktionen; inhaltliche Erfassung der Anthrozoologie.

Examination topics

At the end of the course, topics for lectures will be given to the students. These lectures will be held by the students during this seminar (as students wish in English). Topics can both deepen or extend matters discussed during the course.

Reading list

Bokkers, E. (2006). Effects of Interactions between Humans and
Domesticated Animals. In: Hassink, J. & van Dijk, M. Farming for Health,
31-41, Springer Verlag.
Friedmann, E. (1995). The role of pets in enhancing human well-being:
physiological effects. In Robinson, I: The Waltham Book of Human-Animal
Interaction: Benefits and Responsibilities of Pet Ownership, pp. 33-53,
Pergamon Press, Oxford, UK.
Kruse, C.R. (2000). The relevance of "animal issues" for sociology. ISAZ
Newsletter 20, 2-6.
Mullin, M. (2002). Animals and Anthropology. Society & Animals 10 (4).
387-393.

Association in the course directory

B-BAN 7, B-BMG 11, B-BMB 10, B-BOE 11, B-BPB 12, B-BPF 8, B-BZO 11, EC EA PM2, UF BU 10

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