Learning Objectives & Matches
Systematically examining evidence to identify patterns and anomalies. – Course content compares and contrasts traditional/historical theory and research findings against recent findings in cross-cultural studies.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
Analyze physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Oriental medicine traditions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Present research findings to groups of people.
Conduct ethnographic field research.
Stating conclusions that are logical extrapolations from the evidence. – In conjunction to the theory discussion, direct and indirect implications of theory adjustment on human experience are discussed.
Apply selected research findings to practice.
Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Conduct or support research and apply research findings to practice.
Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar landers or habitats.
Present research findings to groups of people.
Identifying the limitations of the conclusions they draw. – Specific discussions of the current limitations of both the tradition theory/research and the inclusion of data from a limited set of cross-cultural studies is also examined. Future direction of needed research is discussed.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Conduct ethnographic field research.
Identify relationships and trends or any factors that could affect the results of research.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Collaborate with economic development planners to decide on the implementation of proposed development policies, plans, and programs based on culturally institutionalized barriers and facilitating circumstances.
Explain sociological research to the general public.