FWS: Animals in Global Cinema

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In this course, students will learn about animal welfare, behavior, and conservation through international films. We will discuss wildlife, companion, and farm animals in conjunction with human cultures, politics, and geography. The course will cover various animal species in fiction films, documentaries, and animated movies. In some motion pictures, animals will be central, and in others, peripheral. Students will learn how to compose film reviews and a film production analysis. All movies are streamed for students to watch in their free time. The course is listed as “sustainability inclusive” by the Cornell Campus Sustainability Office.