COURSE CONTENT
This course introduces students to the different definitions of social development, as well as the various theories and perspectives in social development studies. This course also discusses the dimensions of social development and development concerns in Nigeria.
COURSE AIMS
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the concept of social development as an aspect of development studies. The overall direction of the course is broken into specific objectives. These objectives are summarized below in the form of what students are expected to know on the successful completion of the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To introduce students to meaning and definitions of ‘social development’ as well as dimensions of social development.
- To expose student to the various characteristics of social development.
- To expose students to development theories and perspectives in social development
- To expose students to the emerging issues in social development practices in Africa (with a view of Nigeria).
- To expose students to the issues surrounding rural development and how they connect to social development in Nigeria.
- To expose students to the key social development challenges in Nigeria and how they impact on social development.
Course Features
- Lectures 12
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 87
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- MODULE 1: UNDERSTANDING THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTSocial development theories course attempts to explain qualitative changes in the structure and framework of society, that help the society to better realize aims and objectives. This module aims at equipping the students with understanding of social Development and also tackle the following: • Development as a process of social change, not merely a set of policies and programs instituted for some specific results. • Understanding social development as an upward ascending movement featuring greater levels of energy, efficiency, quality, productivity, complexity, comprehension, creativity, mastery, enjoyment and accomplishment. • The basic mechanism driving social change is increasing awareness leading to better organization. • The new forms of organization are better able to harness the available social energies and skills and resources to use the opportunities to get the intended results. • Development is governed by many factors that influence the results of developmental efforts. • Development also requires resources such as capital, technology, and supporting infrastructure. • Development is the result of society's capacity to organize resources to meet challenges and opportunities.5
- MODULE 2: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THEORIES AND PRACTICESThis Module on social development theories and practices aims to • Provide students with an understanding of contemporary issues in development. • Reflect on how ideas inform social development practices and vice versa. • Relate theoretical and empirical notions of social development. • Understand key actors and institutions in the social fields of activity. • Establish differences between challenges faced by humanitarian and classic development actors.4
- MODULE 3: Social development theories and practice in Nigeria3
