PHIL 268
Fall 2015
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| Certificates: Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory |
| Course Cluster: Animal Studies |
There are a variety of forms of captivity and a wide array of individuals who are kept in captivity. In this course, we will explore the conditions of captivity (including prisons, zoos, laboratories, sanctuaries, and more) and explore the variety of ethical and political issues that captivity raises for humans and other animals. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CSCT)(PHIL)(PHIL-Philosophy)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Lori Gruen, THE ETHICS OF CAPTIVITY (Oxford, 2014) and articles on Moodle.
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be a mid-term take home exam, a final paper/project, and group presentations. |
| Instructor(s): Gruen,Lori Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK414; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 8 | FR: 5 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 5 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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