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Kathryn Anne Gillespie
CHID 480
Seattle Campus

Special Topics: Advanced Study of the History of Ideas

Examines a different subject or problem from a comparative framework with an interdisciplinary perspective. Offered: AWSp.

Class description

"Animals, Ethics and Food: Deconstructing Dominant Discourse" Students enrolled in this course should gain a better understanding of the workings of the U.S. food system (at both an industrial and small scale) and the experience of animals within this system. Using animals in the food system as a case study, this course will explore notions of power and difference, ethics and responsibility, and creativity in reimagining the status quo. This course will push the boundaries of how we think about difference and discrimination and recognize the intersections between human and animal oppression. Please email instructor at katieag@u.washington.edu with any questions about the course.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

The course will be taught as a seminar, featuring discussion and will require participation from all class members.

Recommended preparation

Open mind and willingness to engage with material through a variety of readings and writing assignments.

Class assignments and grading


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Kathryn Anne Gillespie
Date: 10/29/2011