To explore of the origins of the cat family and the domestic cat itself. It investigates our changing relationship with the cat across time.

To achieve these aims the student will

• Use their existing experience with cats

• Investigate the origins and spread of the cat and the human relationship with it

• Contrast historic and current breeds of cat

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module participants will be able to understand and relate to their present experience:

• The origin of the domestic cat and the development of breeds

• The spread of the cat around the world

• Changing cat/human relationship

Syllabus

• Origins of the cat, the evidence : archaeology to DNA

• Spread of the cat around the world

• Changing cat / human relationship

• Particular relationship of cats & women

• Historic breeds

• Current breeds and breed issues