Learning outcomes

The Animal Ethnography course provides the essential characteristics needed to identify the main breeds that have been selected by man. The teaching unit presents the diversity of animals that the future veterinarian will encounter in his or her profession, and the specificities of their use. The course and assessment are given in English to encourage active learning of this language in a discipline of veterinary interest.

Goals

- To study the characteristics of animal breeds selected from the main domestic species.
 
- To make veterinary students aware of the historical and geographical dimensions that have shaped the world of animal breeding.
 
- To introduce veterinary students to the use and mastery of the English language (reading, writing) in a veterinary discipline.

Content

The course presents the major characteristics of breeds in 7 species categories on the basis of comparative criteria. The selection includes the main breeds of (i) cattle, (ii) small ruminants. (iii) pigs, (iv) hens and rabbits, (v) horses, (vi) dogs and (vii) cats used as breeding, production or companion animals. The breeds presented are chosen for their importance in terms of numbers, economics or history.

Assessment method

The assessment, in English, will include three parts: (i) multiple-choice questions (MCQs), (ii) short-open questions (SOQs), and (iii) the production of a "breed record". The content of the course as well as the English language are both assessed.

Sources, references and any support material

- WebCampus SVETB103 with all the necessary information

- Website including all the content of the class: http://animal-ethnography.unamur.be/

 

Language of instruction

Anglais
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine Standard 0 5
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine Standard 1 5