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Exeter Launches Unique Film Course on Donkey Welfare

2/21/2025

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The University of Exeter has unveiled an innovative film studies course in collaboration with The Donkey Sanctuary, spotlighting the portrayal of donkeys in cinema. This engaging module invites students to confront stereotypes through film analysis and hands-on experiences with real donkeys, striving to transform public perceptions and improve the welfare of these often-misunderstood animals.

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The University of Exeter has unveiled an innovative film studies course in collaboration with The Donkey Sanctuary, spotlighting the portrayal of donkeys in cinema. This engaging module invites students to confront stereotypes through film analysis and hands-on experiences with real donkeys, striving to transform public perceptions and improve the welfare of these often-misunderstood animals.