Universität Wien

300557 VO Human-Animal Interactions (Anthrozoology) (2018S)

evolutionary functions and mechanisms, animals as social partners, species management

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wedn. May 16, 0900-1430, ÜR2 (with breaks)
Wedn. May 23, 0900-1430, ÜR2 (with breaks)
Th. May 24, 0900-1430, ÜR2 (with breaks)
Tues. June 12, 1600-2000

  • Wednesday 16.05. 09:00 - 14:30 Übungsraum 2
  • Wednesday 23.05. 09:00 - 14:30 Übungsraum 2
  • Thursday 24.05. 09:00 - 14:30 Übungsraum 2
  • Thursday 07.06. 09:00 - 14:30 Übungsraum 2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

It is typically hiuman to engage in individualized relationships with companion animals; human-animal relations increase in importance in modern societies. It will be discussed on the base of evolutionary history and biological factors, why this is so and why it is possible to engage in social relationships with animals. The focus is on the basic mechanisms rather than the applzied side, such as animals in therapy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (no multiple choice), approx 1hr, 5-6 questions mainly on general topics.
Textbook:
KOTRSCHAL, K. (2014). Einfach beste Freunde. Warum Menschen und andere Tiere einander verstehen. Wien, Brandstätter.
recommended in addition:
KOTRSCHAL, K (2016). Hund-Mensch. Das Geheimnis der Seelenverwandtschaft. Wien: Brandstätter

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To reach an understanding of the social nature of human-animal companionship, also as a base for the building emotionally reasonable relationships with animals and as a base for ethics. Presenting the relevant facts from comparative organismic biology.

Examination topics

based on ppt. Discussing topics with the students. Each student will read and digest one relevant paper from the scientific literature.
Textbook:
KOTRSCHAL, K. (2014). Einfach beste Freunde. Warum Menschen und andere Tiere einander verstehen. Wien, Brandstätter.
recommended in addition:
KOTRSCHAL, K (2016). Hund-Mensch. Das Geheimnis der Seelenverwandtschaft. Wien: Brandstätter

Reading list

Textbook:
KOTRSCHAL, K. (2014). Einfach beste Freunde. Warum Menschen und andere Tiere einander verstehen. Wien, Brandstätter.
recommended in addition:
KOTRSCHAL, K (2016). Hund-Mensch. Das Geheimnis der Seelenverwandtschaft. Wien: Brandstätter
.. and lit cited in these books

Association in the course directory

MVN W-7, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

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