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Associate Professor of Education | The PLU Chinese Studies Program | byrnesrs@plu.edu | 253-535-7286 | Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and Ethiopia before completing his Ph.D.
Ron Byrnes Associate Professor of Education Phone: 253-535-7286 Email: byrnesrs@plu.edu Office Location:Hauge Administration Building Professional Biography Education Ph.D., University of Denver, 1993 M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles, 1985 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1984 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise High School Education Reform Cultural Globalization Social Studies Curriculum Development Biography Ron was a high school social studies teacher in Los Angeles and
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1: Understand the conditions under which markets do and do not work well to allocate scarce resources for the social good, and analyze the effects of market characteristics and underlying conditions
Economics Major Learning Outcomes 1: Understand the conditions under which markets do and do not work well to allocate scarce resources for the social good, and analyze the effects of market characteristics and underlying conditions on economic outcomes. 2: Use economic reasoning to analyze current economic events and the effects of public policies. 3: Clearly communicate economic reasoning in oral and written form. Revised 1/2023
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The first Richard Jobst Scholarship in Sociology was awarded 2009. In his 40 years at PLU, Sociology Professor Dick Jobst established himself as a master teacher, a staunch advocate for social
Honors & ScholarshipsAlpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor SocietyAlpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society, was founded in 1920 and currently has over 400 chapters. It is a professional organization dedicated to “the scientific study of social phenomenon for the promotion of human welfare” (AKD Handbook). PLU’s Chapter, Zeta of Washington, was chartered in 1993. In order to be eligible to join AKD, a student must be an officially declared sociology major; have at
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Students who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage--knowledge of key social
Careers for the B.A. in SociologyStudents who graduate with a B.A. in sociology and enter the job market directly will find themselves competing with other liberal arts students, but with an advantage–knowledge of key social factors and a firm grasp on research design and methods. This advantage of the B.A. sociology program provides breadth and the potential for adaptability. Although few occupations include “sociologist” in their title at the bachelor’s level, the sociological perspective is
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The roots of the liberal arts (artes liberales) extend back into classical antiquity. Roman education, for example, progressed from basic literacy (the province of the litterator), to secondary
curriculum was profoundly enriched and expanded through Renaissance humanism with its insistence on the study of poetry and literature, history, language study, and ethics. Humanism fostered the recovery of texts, civic virtues, and spiritual values of classical Greece and Rome. Humanism counted “the human the measure of all things” and aimed to develop all human potential as gifts from God. The learning of the Greek language and study of Greek texts revived as these cultural influences came to the West
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Moral issues in health care reform The debate over the nation’s health care system has been swallowed up or sidelined during the last 60 years by war, impeachment, union opposition, and of course political bickering. During this year’s presidential election, the issue is again one…
at the plan put forth by Democratic nominee Barack Obama and Republican nominee John McCain. And he isn’t necessarily going to favor one plan over another. “It is not a simple, direct moral war and it’s very complex and nuanced underneath,” he said. “It doesn’t necessarily break along liberal and conservative lines.” And it’s not a new topic. This KPLU report, looking at the health care issue, notes that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to include a universal health care program in his Social Security
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News for Pacific Lutheran University.
Meet Dr. Marnie Ritchie, Assistant Professor of Communication! Meet the Communications department’s most recent faculty member, Dr. Marnie Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie joined PLU in 2018 and has taught a variety of communications classes since then, from introductory communications to courses covering complex topics like gender and ethics. Dr. Ritchie’s other interests for her… January 10, 2020 Faculty
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Reviving Confucianism By Chris Albert As part of the PLU Chinese Studies Program lecture series, Daniel A. Bell will visit campus to examine the revival of Confucianism as the moral foundation for political rule in China. Confucianism is making a comeback in Chinese debate about…
unfriendly competitors,” said Gregory Youtz, professor of music and a Chinese Studies faculty member. There’s a desire to be a good neighbor, he said. Bell will speak about “Reviving Tradition in China: Towards a Progressive and Humane Confucian Ethics.” Bell will speak at PLU from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Scandinavian Cultural Center in the UC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sBB6hT3hU0&feature=player_embedded The program is part of the Chinese Studies Program’s lecture series. The last
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PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA…
May 3, 2013 PLU welcomed into CFA Institute University Recognition Program Pacific Lutheran University has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program. This program positions students well
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In May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor PLU faculty member and alumnus (1955) Dr. S. Erving (Erv) Severtson.
S. Erving Severtson Research Fellowship Forest Foundation Undergraduate Research ProgramIn May 2000, a grant was awarded to the Division of Social Sciences for a student-faculty research program to honor PLU faculty member and alumnus (1955) Dr. S. Erving (Erv) Severtson. Endowed by the Forest Foundation, the Severtson funding supports joint student and faculty research by providing financial assistance. For student researchers, the grant covers up to $500 for project expenses and a $3,950
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