While English makes limited use of diacritical marks, a number of the world’s languages employ the Latin alphabet augmented with such marks to represent specific phonetic distinctions. Familiar examples may include the tilde in ñ…
We are pleased to announce that eHRAF World Cultures now contains a new culture collection for the Jicarilla Apache and an updated culture collection for the Han Chinese. Check out these culture collections by clicking…
HRAF Community College Initiative The HRAF Community College Initiative recognizes the important role of community colleges in providing students with access to affordable opportunities for higher education. There are nearly 1,300 community colleges in the…
Professor Nikki Gorrell at the College of Western Idaho (CWI) recently received an Innovation in Action Award for Creative and Interdisciplinary Expression from the college’s Center for Teaching and Learning. In addition, two of her…
Francine Barone The vernal equinox marks the beginning of Spring, representing the moment when the sun passes directly over the equator. This time of year is known for its many cultural and religious celebrations. For…
By Francine Barone If the month of March has you seeing shamrocks, it might be a good time to brush up on your knowledge of Irish culture. The Rural Irish collection in eHRAF World Cultures…
Carol Ember, HRAF’s President, is offering two types of cross-cultural workshops this semester. One is designed for those who want to get an introduction to the cross-cultural research process and an understanding of the basic…
By Francine Barone Mardi Gras has become synonymous with the culture and lifestyle of New Orleans and southern Louisiana. “Fat Tuesday” or mardi gras in French, is the name given to the feast day that…
Please join us for one of our upcoming eHRAF workshops led by Matthew Longcore, HRAF’s Director of Membership and Outreach. These workshops will provide an informative overview to teaching and conducting research using the…
The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce the publication of our new article that investigates global variation in the human experience of environmental hazards. From local knowledge to…