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The Global Missions Department
Presents
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Human Relations Area Files
A not-for-profit organization at Yale University
HRAF Collection of Ethnography
Available as microfiche and as electronic database
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HRAFLearning to work efficiently and accurately with the HRAF Collection of Ethnography
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Introduction
A unique source of information on the cultures of the world.
Over 800,000 pages of indexed info.
400 different cultural, ethnic, religious, and national groups around the world.
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Objectives of this Presentation
To appreciate its usability as a tool in cross-discipline research
To understand the research capabilities of the HRAF Collection of Ethnography
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HRAF Files
eHRAF Collection of Ethnography (Internet)http://ets.umdl.umich.edu/e/ehrafe
HRAF Collection of Ethnography (Microfiche)See the AGTS library staff for assistance
Additional Resources at HRAF’s Home Page http://www.yale.edu/hraf
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Documents
Organized according to geographic regions Outline of World Cultures (OWC)
Indexed according to subjects and topics Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM) 710 subjects Grouped into 83 major subject divisions Within each major subject division, 5 or more
specific categories are assigned
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Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM)Example of Subject Categories
770 Religious Beliefs 771 General Character of Religion 772 Cosmology 773 Mythology 774 Animism 775 Eschatology 776 Spirits and Gods 777 Luck and Chance 778 Sacred Objects and Places 779 Theological Systems
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Outline of World Cultures (OWC)Example of Culture Codes
Cultures are organized according to geographic regions. For example the “A” in the OWC “AR07 Khasi” stands for Asia.
Geographic RegionsA = Asia E = EuropeF = Africa N = North AmericaO = Oceania R = RussiaS = South AmericaM = Middle East & North Africa
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Selection of cultures on the basis of:
Maximum cultural diversity
Maximum geographical dispersal
Adequacy of literature
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The Documents are:
Largely descriptive rather than theoretical
Ethnographic in Nature:Consists of a detailed description of
culture, community or regionWritten by competent researchers or
observers in prolonged residence
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Miscellaneous OCM Subject Categories
Broader, abstract categories
Descriptive detail about artifacts employed as means in a particular society
Symbolic or ideational behavior
Organized social relationships and groups
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Citations
A complete bibliographic reference for each document
Located at beginning of each document
May be reached from every page header in a document via hyperlink
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Cultural Summary
Each culture included has a cultural summary
These can be searched for cross-cultural traits such as . . . The culture’s demography Discussion of the culture’s population and its
variance Linguistic affiliation: main language and related
dialects
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History and Cultural Relations
A basic outline of a culture and its interaction with external influences
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Other headings used in the Cultural Summary are as follows…
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Settlements
Describes the nature of a culture’s:Villages and cities Architectural style and building practices Descriptions of an average dwelling
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Economy
A discussion of a culture’s economic system, incorporating: Subsistence and commercial activities Industrial arts Trade, division of labor Land tenure
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Kinship
An overview of kin/clan organization and orientation, including:
Kin groups Descent and kinship terminology
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Marriage and Family
Describes: Marriage, the basic familial domestic unit Inheritance Socialization
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Social and Political Organization
An overview of a culture’s: Social and political organization Methods of social control Socio-political conflict
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Religion and Expressive Culture
Provides a brief description of a culture’s: Religious beliefsReligious practitionersReligious or other ceremoniesThe ArtsMedicineHow death and afterlife are generally
perceived
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Indexing Notes
Lists any special decisions made by the analyst regarding subject categories which might differ from normal use
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Bibliography
A List of documents used in the preparation of any given cultural file.
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Using the Internet version
AGTS library: click on the Internet databases folder and select “eHRAF Collection of Ethnography”
At home: http://ets.umdl.umich.edu/e/ehrafe NOTE: you will need a password which
can be emailed to you.
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Obtaining a Password
Send an email or call the following person requesting a password and user ID:Inform her that you are a student at AGTS Ms. Christiane Cunnar, HRAF Member Services: [email protected]; 1-800-520-HRAF
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eHRAF Database Support
eHRAF Tutorial:www.yale.edu/hraf/ehraftutorial_intro.htm Notice the underline space in this link:
“ehraftutorial_intro.htm”
eHRAF User Guides: www.yale.edu/hraf/userguides.html
If you need online assistance, Mrs. Cunnar has made herself available for individual online support via email or phone.
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In-House Assistance
Contact Dr. Newberry during office hours. His office is #215 in the faculty office area,
Phone: 268-1069
Email: [email protected]
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Special appreciation is given to
Mrs. Christiane Cunnar for her editing
assistance and advise in the preparation
of this presentation.
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Copyright 2002 Global Missions Department
Assemblies of God Theological SeminarySpringfield, Missouri
Prepared byWarren Newberry, D.Th.
Visiting Professor of Missions