This course involves readings and critical examination of key topics in the field of Animal Welfare. Students are responsible for leading discussions on topics of their choice. Class meets for approximately 3 hours per week.
Evaluation is based on discussion leadership, participation and a written assignment.
This course will consist of 8 tutorials run with an instructor and a small group of students. Each week students will be set readings covering key topics in the field of animal welfare. Students will be expected to write a short essay on the readings and then discuss their essay and the readings during the tutorial session. The instructor will lead initial sessions, but each student will also be responsible for leading one session. Students will also be expected to write and submit for publication a lay article on a current topic in animal welfare.