Industrialisation and Development

1. Explain the historical context and key characteristics of the industrial revolution.
2. Compare and contrast classical, radical, and contemporary theories of industrial development.
3. Analyze the challenges and drawbacks of industrialization, including environmental impacts and urbanization.
4. Evaluate the efforts of African nations to achieve industrial development.
5. Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on industrialization and its implications for Africa.
6. Propose measures for sustainable industrialization in Africa.

13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Industrialisation - An Overview

   • Unit 1: Pre-industrial modes of production · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the concept of mode of production.. Identify and describe the five pre-industrial modes of production.. Analyze the technologies used in each mode for productive activities.. Reflect on the differences between production-for-use and production-for-exchange..

2. Week 2Module 1: Industrialisation - An Overview

   • Unit 2: Early forms of industry in Europe · 3 hours

     Define early forms of industry and proto-industrialisation.. Differentiate between family workshops, dispersed factories, and concentrated manufacture.. Explain the putting-out system and the factory system.. Discuss the transition from early industries to the industrial revolution..

3. Week 3Module 1: Industrialisation - An Overview

   • Unit 3: The industrial revolution · 3 hours

     Define the industrial revolution and its historical context.. Identify and explain the causes of the industrial revolution, including key inventions.. Analyze the impact of the spinning jenny, steam engine, coal, and iron ore.. Discuss the role of population growth and agricultural revolution..

4. Week 4Module 1: Industrialisation - An Overview

   • Unit 4: Impacts of the industrial revolution · 3 hours

     Identify and explain the impacts of the industrial revolution.. Discuss the emergence of the modern working class and increased productivity.. Analyze the effects of extensive specialization and urbanization.. Reflect on the long-term consequences of the industrial revolution..

5. Week 5Module 2: Theories of Industrial Development

   • Unit 1: Classical theories of industrialisation (mercantilism, Adam smith, max weber) · 3 hours

     Explain the meaning of mercantilism and its historical context.. Discuss Adam Smith's critique of mercantilism and his theory of free markets.. Analyze Max Weber's theory of industrialization based on religion and rationality.. Compare and contrast the classical theories of industrialization..

6. Week 6Module 2: Theories of Industrial Development

   • Unit 2: Radical theories of Industrialisation (Karl Marx, Friedrich List, Joseph Schumpeter) · 3 hours

     Identify and discuss the radical theories of industrialization.. Explain Karl Marx's view of industrialization and its impact on workers.. Discuss Friedrich List's infant industry argument and protectionism.. Analyze Joseph Schumpeter's theory of innovation and entrepreneurship..

7. Week 7Module 2: Theories of Industrial Development

   • Unit 3: Contemporary theories of Industrialisation · 3 hours

     Explain the stages of growth theory and its limitations.. Discuss dependency theory and its critique of modernization theory.. Analyze the relationship between developed and underdeveloped countries.. Compare and contrast contemporary theories of industrialization..

8. Week 8Module 2: Theories of Industrial Development

   • Unit 4: World Systems Theory and industrial development · 3 hours

     Explain world systems theory and its key components.. Discuss the roles of core, semi-periphery, and periphery countries.. Analyze how industrial development is shaped by the world system.. Reflect on the implications of world systems theory for industrialization..

9. Week 9Module 3: Industrialisation in Africa & Asia

   • Unit 1: Industrialisation and development in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Define industrialization and discuss Nigeria's efforts at industrialization.. Explain import substitution and its outcomes.. Analyze the indigenization policy and its impact.. Discuss the structural adjustment program (SAP) and its characteristics..

10. Week 10Module 3: Industrialisation in Africa & Asia

    • Unit 2: Industrialisation in Liberia · 3 hours

      Explain Liberia's efforts towards industrialization.. Discuss the legal and regulatory reforms.. Analyze the promotion of better practices.. Explain the meaning of infrastructural development..

11. Week 11Module 3: Industrialisation in Africa & Asia

    • Unit 3: Industrialisation in Rwanda · 3 hours

      Understand policy regimes deployed to venture into industrialisation by the Rwandan government. Explain Vision 2020 and its objectives.. Discuss Rwanda's economic outlook before and after Vision 2020.. Analyze the factors contributing to Rwanda's economic growth..

12. Week 12Module 3: Industrialisation in Africa & Asia

    • Unit 4: Industrialisation and the emergence of the Asian Tigers · 3 hours

      Identify the four countries qualified as Asian Tigers. Explain why they are called Asian Tigers. Understand and describe factors that led to their industrialisation. Discuss the strategies adopted by the Asian Tigers for economic growth..

13. Week 13Module 4: Industrialisation and Development: Challenges & Drawbacks

    • Unit 1: Industry and environment · 3 hours

      Understand the meaning of environment. Understand the meaning of pollution. Describe and explain the impact of industry on the environmental. Explain the relationship between industry and the environment.. Discuss the causes and impacts of industrial pollution on water, soil, and air.. Analyze measures to reduce industrial pollution and promote sustainability..