Women And Youth In Rural Development Programme
- Agricultural Sciences
- 700 level
- 2 credit units
- 176 pages
- 15 units
This course explores the roles of women and youth in rural development programs, emphasizing their importance in achieving sustainable development goals. It examines Nigeria's rural development policies, the contributions of women in both developing and developed countries, and the significance of youth involvement. The course also addresses current issues affecting women and youth globally, aiming to equip students with the knowledge to promote inclusive and effective rural development strategies.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AEM732, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM732 · UNIT 1 THE CONCEPT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
The basic concept of these programmes is the belief that infrastructure is provided at the rural level; the quality of life of the inhabitants can be greatly improved. Respectively the benefits of this programmes to the rural areas has been minimal at best.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concepts of rural development and its importance
- Identify the roles of women in rural development in developing and developed countries
- Explain the importance of youths in rural development programmes
- Analyze current issues affecting women and youth in rural development from a global perspective
- Evaluate Nigeria's rural development policies over the years
- Apply strategies for promoting inclusive and effective rural development
What it prepares you for
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Rural Development Planner
- Community Development Worker
- Policy Advisor
- Project Manager
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- International Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 3: The Challenges of Rural Development Programmes
Requires understanding of complex economic concepts and historical context of Nigerian development policies.
- Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes in Europe
Involves grasping the nuances of gender roles and cultural contexts in European rural communities.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 1: The Concepts of Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Define rural development and its key components.. Discuss the importance of infrastructure in rural areas.. Analyze the impact of various rural development policies..
- Week 2Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 2: The Importance of Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Examine the role of physical, social, and institutional infrastructure.. Evaluate the effectiveness of past rural development policies.. Identify challenges in implementing rural development programmes..
- Week 3Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 3: The Challenges of Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Identify causes of poverty in Nigeria.. Analyze the challenges to rural development programmes.. Discuss the impact of corruption and environmental degradation..
- Week 4Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 4: Extension Role in Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Define agricultural extension and its role.. Discuss the roles of extension workers at different levels.. Analyze problems of extension in developing countries..
- Week 5Module 1: Rural Development Exposed
Unit 5: The Future of Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Analyze the impact of globalization on rural development.. Discuss the importance of identifying specific needs of the people.. Evaluate the role of consistent government policy and political will..
- Week 6Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 1: Role of Women in Rural Development Programmes · 2 hours
Define the role of women in agriculture and rural development.. Discuss the importance of women in household food security.. Analyze the challenges faced by women in rural areas..
- Week 7Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes in Europe · 2 hours
Compare the roles of women in rural development in Europe.. Discuss the rural labor market and unemployment levels.. Analyze the career women status in developed countries..
- Week 8Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 3: Extension and Rural Development · 2 hours
Explain the purpose and objectives of extension.. Discuss the multi-disciplinary approach to extension.. Analyze the role of extension in empowering rural women..
- Week 9Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 4: Cooperatives and Rural Development · 2 hours
Discuss the empowerment of women through cooperatives.. Define cooperatives and their types.. Analyze the role of cooperatives in rural development..
- Week 10Module 2: Women in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 5: Women and Sustainable Rural Development · 2 hours
Discuss the integration of women in decision-making.. Analyze the role of women venturing into new economic sectors.. Evaluate the importance of vocational training for women..
- Week 11Module 3: Youth in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 1: The Rural Youth · 2 hours
Define the rural youth and their characteristics.. Discuss the current issues and challenges facing rural youths.. Analyze the exploitation of rural youths..
- Week 12Module 3: Youth in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 2: The Rural Youth and the Future · 2 hours
Analyze the impact of globalization on the rural youth.. Discuss the restructuring of policies on rural youth.. Evaluate the role of aids and technical assistance in reviving rural agriculture..
Unit 3: Educating the Rural Youth · 2 hours
Discuss the importance of upgrading rural education.. Analyze the role of target rural education.. Evaluate the importance of educating the girl child..
- Week 13Module 3: Youth in Rural Development Programmes
Unit 4: Increasing Employment Opportunities for the Rural Youth · 2 hours
Discuss the characteristics of rural youth livelihoods.. Analyze the role of agricultural extension programs.. Evaluate the importance of improving the lives of rural youth..
Unit 5: Starting Your Own Small Business · 2 hours
Define small-scale enterprises and their characteristics.. Discuss the types of business ownerships.. Analyze the reasons why a small-scale enterprise may fail..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from Units 1-3 regarding rural development.
- Create a timeline of Nigeria's rural development policies from Unit 1.
- Compare and contrast the roles of women in rural development in developing vs. developed countries (Units 2-3).
- Focus on the challenges and solutions discussed in Units 3-5 concerning women and youth.
- Practice applying the concepts of cooperatives and sustainable development from Module 2.
- Prepare case studies illustrating successful rural development initiatives.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises.
- Allocate study time evenly across all three modules.
- Create concept maps linking key themes and topics across the course.
- Practice essay questions on the main learning outcomes.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM732 about?
This course explores the roles of women and youth in rural development programs, emphasizing their importance in achieving sustainable development goals. It examines Nigeria's rural development policies, the contributions of women in both developing and developed countries, and the significance of youth involvement. The course also addresses current issues affecting women and youth globally, aiming to equip students with the knowledge to promote inclusive and effective rural development strategies.
How many units does AEM732 have?
AEM732, Women And Youth In Rural Development Programme, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 176 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM732?
AEM732 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM732 hard?
AEM732 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does AEM732 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is AEM732 assessed?
AEM732 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM732?
Agricultural Extension Officer, Rural Development Planner, Community Development Worker, Policy Advisor and Project Manager.