Issues in Social Development
- Social Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 123 pages
- 16 units
This course, Issues in Social Development, is designed for development studies students. It explores the concept of development through various theories, including modernization, bourgeoisie, and dependency theories. The course examines the roles of institutions such as family, education, housing, and health in driving development. It emphasizes human rights, social inclusiveness, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Students will analyze national and global efforts to address development challenges and maintain environmental sustainability.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of DES426, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- MODULE 2 Unit 2: CONCEPT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: URBANISATIONPage 23
- MODULE 2 Unit 1: THE FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTPage 42
- MODULE 2 Unit 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTION AND DEVELOPMENT:Page 49
- MODULE 2 Unit 3: SOCIAL INSTITUTION AND DEVELOPMENT: THE HEALTH SECTORPage 56
- MODULE 2 Unit 4: THE POLITY AND DEVELOPMENTPage 63
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
DES426 · MODULE 1 Unit 1: Concept of Social Development
Development whether it is social, economic or political, is the result of society’s capacity to organize resources to meet challenges and opportunities. Society passed through well-defined stages in the course of development. They are nomadic, hunting and gathering, rural agrarian, urban, commercial, industrial and post industrial societies. Pioneers introduce new ideas, practices, and habits that conservative elements initially resist.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate key concepts in social development.
- Analyze the roles of social institutions in development processes.
- Evaluate the impact of urbanization on social development.
- Assess the importance of human rights and gender equality in development.
- Examine the challenges of environmental sustainability.
- Apply development theories to real-world scenarios.
What it prepares you for
- Development Officer
- Social Worker
- Policy Analyst
- Community Development Coordinator
- NGO Program Manager
- Government
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Development Agencies
- Community Development
- Social Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 3: THEORY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Dependency theory requires understanding complex relationships between core and periphery nations and historical context of colonialism.
- Module 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 4: THE POLITY AND DEVELOPMENT
Understanding the interplay between political institutions and development requires grasping diverse political theories and historical events.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 1: Concept of Social Development · 2 hours
Define development and social development.. Discuss the importance of social development in the Nigerian context..
- Week 2Module 1: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 2: CONCEPT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: URBANISATION · 2 hours
Define urbanization.. Explain the factors responsible for urbanization in Nigeria.. Describe the process of urbanization and the role of the informal sector..
- Week 3Module 1: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 3: THEORY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT · 2 hours
Explain the Bourgeoisie/Modernization theory.. Discuss the Dependency theory of social development.. Analyze the Globalization theory..
- Week 4Module 1: CONCEPTS AND THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Unit 4: THEORIES OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT – THE SOCIAL LEANING, PSYCHO-ANALYTICS THEORY · 2 hours
Describe the Social Learning theory.. Explain the Psycho-Analytic theory.. Discuss the Structural Change model of social development..
- Week 5Module 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 1: THE FAMILY EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT · 2 hours
Discuss the role of the family institution in social development.. Describe the role of education in social development.. Analyze the relationship between family, education, and Nigeria's development..
- Week 6Module 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTION AND DEVELOPMENT: HOUSING · 2 hours
Discuss the importance of housing in development.. Analyze housing policies in Nigeria.. Identify major institutional challenges to mass housing in Nigeria..
- Week 7Module 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 3: SOCIAL INSTITUTION AND DEVELOPMENT: THE HEALTH SECTOR · 2 hours
Define health and discuss its relationship with development.. Discuss the health system and health programs in Nigeria.. Explain emerging health challenges in Nigeria..
- Week 8Module 2: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
Unit 4: THE POLITY AND DEVELOPMENT · 2 hours
Define politics and its role in development.. Discuss political development within the Nigerian context.. Analyze the challenges of political development in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 3: CHILDREN / WOMENS RIGHT AND EDUCATION
Unit 1: CHILDREN AND EDUCATION · 2 hours
Discuss education as a natural right of the child.. Analyze government policies toward promoting and protecting the child's right to education.. Identify challenges to the enforcement of the child's right to education..
- Week 10Module 3: CHILDREN / WOMENS RIGHT AND EDUCATION
Unit 2: WOMENS RIGHT AND EDUCATION · 2 hours
Give an account of events that provoked agitation for women's rights.. Discuss the gender gap in Nigeria in education, economy, and other sectors.. Identify government policies promoting women's right to education..
- Week 11Module 3: CHILDREN / WOMENS RIGHT AND EDUCATION
Unit 3: GENDER EQUALITY AND AFFIRMATIVE RIGHT ACTIONS · 2 hours
Explain the concept of gender.. Highlight factors responsible for women's marginalization.. Discuss gender affirmative action in Nigeria..
- Week 12Module 3: CHILDREN / WOMENS RIGHT AND EDUCATION
Unit 4: GENDER LEGISLATION AND RESPONSES · 2 hours
Discuss Nigeria's response to gender issues.. Explain the purpose of the Beijing conference and other conferences.. Discuss the global response to the plight of women..
- Week 13Module 4: ENVIROMENT SUSTAINABILITY/ THE STATE AND CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL, DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA.
Unit 1: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINBILITY AND CHALLENGES · 2 hours
Discuss environmental threat and security.. Identify challenges posed to the global environment.. Explain responses to addressing these challenges..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.
- Summarize key concepts and theories from each unit in your own words.
- Practice applying development theories to case studies and real-world examples.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and identify areas for improvement.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between social institutions and development outcomes.
- Prepare concise notes on key legislation and policies related to human rights and environmental sustainability.
- Practice answering essay questions under timed conditions to improve exam writing skills.
Questions students ask about this course
What is DES426 about?
This course, Issues in Social Development, is designed for development studies students. It explores the concept of development through various theories, including modernization, bourgeoisie, and dependency theories. The course examines the roles of institutions such as family, education, housing, and health in driving development. It emphasizes human rights, social inclusiveness, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. Students will analyze national and global efforts to address development challenges and maintain environmental sustainability.
How many units does DES426 have?
DES426, Issues in Social Development, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 123 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is DES426?
DES426 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Social Sciences.
Is DES426 hard?
DES426 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does DES426 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is DES426 assessed?
DES426 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with DES426?
Development Officer, Social Worker, Policy Analyst, Community Development Coordinator and NGO Program Manager.