WTEII: The Animal is Metaphor
Spring 2023
Taught By: Haley Hach
Section: A
CRN: 1214
Credits: 4
WRITING THE ESSAY II: THE ANIMAL IS METAPHOR. In this course we’ll read, discuss, write, define and explore how animals are used as potential to explain human experience. To study our relationship with animals (and nature) is to study our own subconciousness. We use animals and animal characteristics to define ourselves. Why? The complexity and irony of animal “otherness” furthering human behavior is a puzzling one. Why is a greedy person described as a pig? And why is goodness described as humanity? What are the origins of this way of thinking? The presence of animals are embedded in the language we use. Together, let’s untangle what’s already built within structures of sex and culture. Readings may include The Peregrine by JA Baker, Being a Beast by Charles Foster, The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory by Carol J. Adams, The Lumberjack’s Dove by Gennarose Nethercott and the glorious poetry of Kay Ryan.
College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)
Department: Lang College (LNGC)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Seminar (R)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 18
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 4:30pm 7/2/2022 EDT