V. Lecture and discussion

Saturday, October 9, Zoom (8:30am PDT, 11:30am EDT, 17:30 CEST, 23:30 ULAT, meeting for up to 80 minutes). 

Lecture and discussion. In this session the focus is on the relationship of qualitative interview data (e.g., herders’ testimonies) with scientific measurements of climate change. We will also look at how both types of data can be used to shape policy or nonprofit project objectives. In addition to Mongolia, we will also look at research in Native communities in Alaska for comparison as we discuss the interpretation and application of social science research. Articles and reports will be shared before class, but the amount of reading you do is up to you. Course participants with experience using research data to recommend or implement policies and practices are encouraged to share, and if you can email me beforehand, I will plan our time accordingly.