ENGL_O 388 - Beyond Anthropocentrism

Focuses on a specific aspect of the representation of animals in contemporary culture, such as intersections of species difference with gender/race, or representation of a particular species/genus. It combines detailed cultural analysis with theoretical and philosophical reflection on the relationship between the categories human and animal. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of ENGL 200, ENGL 201, ENGL 203, ENGL 212, ENGL 213, ENGL 215, ENGL 220, ENGL 221, ENGL 222, ENGL 224, ENGL 226, ENGL 231, ENGL 232, ENGL 233, ENGL 234, ENGL 240, ENGL 241, ENGL 242, ENGL 243, ENGL 250, ENGL 270, ENGL 294, CULT 210, CULT 230, CULT 270, CULT 275. and third-year standing, or 3 credits of 200-level English and third-year standing.