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CRD422Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Social Processes And Comparative Rural Social Systems

This course explores social processes and comparative rural social systems. It provides an in-depth understanding of social processes, the need for social change, and triggers for such changes. The course also makes a comparative analysis of rural social systems in developed countries and Nigeria, drawing lessons for application. It examines various theories of social change and the involvement of local people in directed change.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Social ProcessesRural Social SystemsSocial ChangeComparative AnalysisSocial Theories

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Evolutionary Theory

2

Functionalist Theory

3

Conflict Theory

4

Social Change

5

Rural Agrarian Systems

6

Social Systems

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Community Development Officer

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Social Worker

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Rural Development Planner

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Policy Analyst

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Researcher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)International Development OrganizationsResearch InstitutionsCommunity Development Projects

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Evolutionary Theory

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Evolutionary Theory.
  • •Understand the stipulations of the evolutionary theory.
  • •Reflect on the practical lessons from the theory.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Functionalist Theory

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Functionalist Theory.
  • •Understand the stipulations of the functionalist theory.
  • •Reflect on the practical lessons from the theory.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Conflict Theory

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Conflict Theory.
  • •Understand the stipulations of the conflict theory.
  • •Reflect on the practical lessons from the theory.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: The meaning of social change

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to The meaning of social change.
  • •Understand the meaning of social change.
  • •List and discuss forms of social change.
  • •Identify indices of social change.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Social structure and rural agrarian systems

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Social structure and rural agrarian systems.
  • •Understand the meaning of social structure.
  • •Discuss rural agrarian systems.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Some selected theories of social change

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Some selected theories of social change.
  • •Understand the meaning of change.
  • •Understand the meaning of social change.
  • •Discuss the agents of social change.
  • •Explain the theories of change.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Involvement of local people in directed change

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Involvement of local people in directed change.
  • •Understand the meaning of directed change.
  • •Describe the involvement of local people in directed change.
  • •Identify the indicators of community participation in directed change.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Objectives of involving the local people in directed change

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Objectives of involving local people in directed change.
  • •Explain how to initiate involvement of local people in directed change.
  • •Identify the objectives of involving local people in directed change.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: The problems of the rural societies; their causes and solutions

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Problems of rural societies; their causes and solutions.
  • •Identify the problems of rural societies.
  • •Explain the causes of the problems of rural societies.
  • •Identify the solutions to problems of rural societies.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Special topics in rural sociology

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Special topics in rural sociology.
  • •Identify special topics in rural sociology.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: The Social system in the United Kingdom: the Welfare State

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to United Kingdom: The Welfare State.
  • •Explain the Social system in the United Kingdom: The Welfare State
Week
12

Module 3:

6h

Unit 2: The Social system in France: Solidarity and Insertion

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to France: Solidarity and insertion.
  • •Explain the Social system in France: Solidarity and Insertion.

Unit 3: Social system in the United States: A liberal regime

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to The United States: A 'Liberal' Regime.
  • •Explain the Social system in the United States: A liberal Regime.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 4: The Social system in Britain: the Welfare state

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to The Welfare State in Britain.
  • •Explain the Welfare State in Britain

Unit 5: Some social systems in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Some social systems in Nigeria.
  • •Describe the workings of early childhood development activities.
  • •Describe the workings of national programme on immunization (NPI).
  • •Describe the workings of social protection activities for age 6-14.
  • •Describe the workings of universal basic education (UBE).
  • •Describe the workings of national health insurance scheme (NHIS).

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review and summarize the key concepts and theories from each unit.

2

Create comparative charts to differentiate between social systems in different countries (Units in Module 3).

3

Practice applying theoretical frameworks (e.g., Evolutionary, Functionalist, Conflict) to real-world scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the objectives and challenges of involving local communities in directed change (Module 2).

5

Prepare detailed notes on the problems and solutions related to rural societies (Unit 4 in Module 2).

6

Allocate specific time slots for revision each day in the weeks leading up to the exam.

7

Attempt all Self-Assessment Exercises and Tutor-Marked Assignments to reinforce learning.

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