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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Comprehensive Courses)
Course Code FB524
Theme・Subtitle social and personal issues related to non-human animals
Class Format Face-to-face (partially online)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) The class sessions to be conducted on-demand are as follows
*on-demand class sessions will require students to get together outside the classroom and work with other students.
October 15
November 19
December 17
*The above schedule may change depending on the number of participants and other circumstances. Any changes will be announced in the first class.
Campus Seminar
Campus Ikebukuro
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Thu.2
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Credits 2
Course Number CMP2231
Language English
Class Registration Method Exceptional Lottery Registration(定員:20人/ Capacity:20)
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/qo9edr0000006ur7-att/zengakukyoutu_sougou.pdf
Notes

【Course Objectives】

This class explores social issues surrounding the relationships between humans and other animals. While some animals are cherished as pets, others are eaten or worn, often without a sense of contradiction. Through lectures, hands-on experiences, and dialogue with fellow students, participants are expected to think critically and develop their own perspectives. By the end of the course, students should have a deeper understanding of issues related to human–animal relationships and be able to reflect on their own attitudes and actions.

【Course Contents】

Every day, we are deeply involved with animals in various ways. Animals may be companions, sources of food, or subjects of medical experimentation. Because our lives are so closely intertwined with non-human animals, thinking about animals is inseparable from thinking about the contemporary world and about ourselves. This class covers topics such as zoos, pets, and livestock animals.

Students are required to engage in dialogue and to work collaboratively with their classmates to conduct research and complete three written reports during the semester.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Course introduction and overview: Why focus on animals?
<On-demand>
2 An Overview of the History of Humans and Non-Human Animals, and an Overview of the Academic Field. Hearing classmates' reasons for taking the course
3 Zoos and the Politics of Exhibitions A
4 Zoos and the Politics of Exhibitions B
5 Group discussion on zoos
6 Group research on zoos or other animal exhibitions
<On-demand session>
7 Pedigree Dogs and Eugenics A 
8 Pedigree Dogs and Eugenics B
9 Group discussion on zoos
10 Group research on domestic animals
<On-demand session>
11 Livestock animals and Animal Welfare A
12 Livestock animals and Animal Welfare B
13 Group discussion on animal welfare
14 Group research on animal welfare
<On-demand session>

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

As noted above, students are expected to meet and work with their group members outside of class to prepare for the group project.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 1st report(20%)
2nd report(20%)
3rd report(20%)
participation to group discussion(40%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
During the course, students might be instructed to watch some documentaries or movies on their own. In this case, students may need to rent or purchase them online. The cost is expected to be between 100 yen and 1,000 yen.

【参考文献 / Readings】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Jonathan Safran Foer Eating Animals Little, Brown and Company 2009 0316069906
2 Fred Pearce The New Wild Beacon Press 2016 0807039551
3 Donna J. Haraway When Species Meet (Posthumanities) University Of Minnesota Press 2007 0816650454
4 Melanie Joy Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism Conari Press 2009 1573244619

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

This is a discussion-based class. Students are expected to speak respectfully toward their classmates. In addition, there are group activities outside the classroom, and full participation is required.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】

・F科目上級(外国語による総合系科目)
・他に特別外国人学生が履修
・この授業は英語で実施する
・履修者はTOEIC®L&R 700点相当以上の英語力を有していることを前提に授業を実施する
・多彩な学び科目