| Course title | |||||
| 共生人間学Ⅰ [Human Coexistence Ⅰ] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 05sc0001 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 甲田 菜穂子 [KODA Naoko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Agriculture | Office | 2-203 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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The relationships between humans and animals are diverse. There are many perspectives to study them. In this class, students mainly learn about the relationships between humans and companion animals from the viewpoints of psychology, biology and the related fields, and discuss the coexistence with animals. This is a discussion type class that requires preparation. This course carries 2 credits as a specialized subject. |
| Expected Learning |
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Students will be able to read academic books in English and understand the overview of the research field on human-animal coexistence. See the carriculum map in detail. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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1: Overview of practice and research on human-animal relationships Students select the topics and decide the order to deal with. The following is provisional. 2: Overview of research on animal behavior and ecology 3: History of animal welfare 4: Pet loss and grief responses 5: Domestic violence, child abuse and animal abuse 6: Children and companion animals 7: Human attitudes toward companion animals 8: Qualitative studies on the relationships between humans and companion animals 9: Domestication, reproduction and heredity of dogs 10: Origin of diversity and establishment and maintenance of bloodlines in dogs 11: Mechanism and function in dog behavior 12: Behavior and sense in dogs 13: Social behavior in dogs 14: Learning in dogs 15: Behavioral problems of dogs and their adaptation in human society |
| Prerequisites |
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Basic knowledge on this field is required. Students are recommended to prepare for and revise the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University, using the handouts, etc. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts are delivered in class. |
| References |
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The Behavioral Biology of Dogs (ed. P. Jensen, CABI) The Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond: A Resource for Clinicians and Researchers (Eds. C. Blazina, G. Boyraz & D. Shen-Miller, Springer) |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Class contribution to presentation and discussion (70 %) and report (30 %): Students are assessed whether they can logically explain the knowledge learned in the class with their own discussion. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| Human-animal relationship, Companion animal, Psychology, Coexistence |
| Office hours |
| The 4th period on Mondays |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 12/28/2019 5:33:30 PM |