Introduction to CAS (Critical Animal Studies) will explore how systems of oppression which marginalize humans are intertwined with those that harm nonhuman animals. The literature, research and theoretical frameworks which ground this seminar are those of CAS scholars whose work is rooted in the connection between theory and practice, with an unapologetic emphasis on nonhuman animal liberation from human exploitation. Students in the seminar will choose a topic within CAS which most interests them and lead a lecture and group discussion with their fellow classmates, write reflections on readings, engage in peer review of assignments and write a research paper or complete a creative project. In class we will explore how critical animal studies is connected with and informed by racism, settler colonialism, disability, feminism, domestication, cisheteronormativity, capitalism, media studies, veganism, and grassroots activism.
APBI 496 Winter Term 1 – 2021/22 Placements
BC SPCA – Community Outreach (Vancouver, BC)
One practicum opportunity available: 6-credit part-time in-person (Sept-Dec 2021) working with Charlie’s Food Bank and clients who face barriers due to mental health issues, drug addiction and/or financial issues while trying to care for their pet. The student shall learn approaches to supporting and managing the health and welfare of animals in this unique community on the Downtown Eastside. Must be available Thursdays from 8am-1pm weekly and other hours are flexible. Email cover letter and resume to Diane Waters, Outreach Specialist, dwaters@spca.bc.ca Applications due Sept 15.
Course Offering: APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology)
APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology)
Course instructor: Gurcharn Brar
Brief description for the course:
APBI 326 (Introductory Plant Pathology) – The course is a very practical and hands-on course about plant diseases and their management. For the most part, the course will discuss diseases of crop plants or economical plants relevant to BC and Canada. The course introduces you with the different types of pathogens, their life and disease cycles and their mode of attacking plants. The course will be very helpful for students if they want to work for CFIA, AAFC, Environment Canada or plant industry jobs after graduation.
APBI 496 Practicum Opportunities with Animal Welfare!
Are you interested in gaining career experience while obtaining course credit? APBI 496 is the Applied Animal Biology Practicum and may be the perfect fit! Students gain hands on experience in a work environment related to their degree while working on relevant assignments and gaining course credit.
The Animal Welfare Program is looking for practicum students who are able to relocate to Agassiz BC for experience at the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre. Please see the wiki for a description of the position as well as application details https://wiki.ubc.ca/Course:APBI496 Be sure to scroll down to the section for placement opportunities.
Applications are still open for a six credit placement in both terms 1 and 2!
Have questions? Please email Emeline Nogues enogues@mail.ubc.ca for more details!
Course Offering: The Roots of Power – HIST 390B 201
Topics in History – HIST AGRICULTURE- HIST 390B 201
Interested in food production and its social and political implications? HIST 390B, The Roots of Power, is a student directed seminar about the history of modern agriculture. It examines the intersection between history, geography, agricultural biopower, and colonialism.
The student coordinators Zach Crouch and Geneviève Dubuc chose bananas to represent the course because “bananas are a signature imperial commodity that everyone eats…[and have] deeper roots in historical narratives of power.” More generally, the course ranges beyond bananas to explore multiple commodities, as well as the landscapes, political and economic systems, power relations, and historical legacies that have shaped what we eat and how we acquire those products.
Register for the course today to dig deeply into race and agriculture, imperial commodities, and the modern agricultural apparatus: https://courses.students.ubc.ca/cs/courseschedule?pname=subjarea&tname=subj-section&dept=HIST&course=390B§ion=201