FWIS 151: ANIMALS IN CONTEMP CULTURE

Fall 2026 · Section 001 · CRN 16273

Do cats rule the internet? Why do we love capybaras so much? How come people in Mexico are hoarding axolotls in their purses? This course explores the ubiquity and meaning of animals in contemporary culture. Students will examine how animals appear in film, literature, social media, food systems, and science.

Credits
3
Instructors
Sophie Esch

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