Rural Development Strategies
- Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 50 pages
- 11 units
This course explores rural development strategies, focusing on policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria from 1900 to the present. It examines the development needs of rural societies, the roles of NGOs, and the impact of rural-urban migration. Key topics include community development, urbanization of rural areas, and strategies for integrating rural societies into broader urban development plans. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of rural development challenges and potential solutions.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 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 ESM308, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM308 · UNIT 1: RURAL DWELLERS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
A new report by the United State Department of Health and Human Services notes that 12 per cent of those in urban areas live in poverty, while 15 per cent of rural dwellers live below the poverty line.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain key concepts in rural development.
- Analyze the impact of government policies and programs on rural communities.
- Evaluate the role of NGOs and CBOs in rural development.
- Identify the causes and consequences of rural-urban migration.
- Propose strategies for sustainable rural development.
- Assess the challenges and opportunities of urbanization in rural societies.
What it prepares you for
- Rural Development Officer
- Community Development Worker
- Policy Analyst
- Project Manager
- NGO Coordinator
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Development
- Community Planning
- Agricultural Sector
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Rural Urban Migration
Unit 3: Implications of Rural – Urban Migration
Understanding the complex interplay of economic, social, and environmental factors driving migration requires critical analysis.
- Module 5 – Urbanisation of Rural Societies
Unit 2: Problems of Urbanization on Rural Societies
Requires understanding of the long-term consequences of urbanization on traditional rural structures and livelihoods.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 64 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Policy and Policy Thrusts for Rural Development in Nigeria 1900 to Date
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Policy Formulation in Rural Development · 3 hours
Define policy and its importance in rural development.. Identify the stages involved in policy formulation.. Understand the relationship between government policies and programs..
Unit 2: Rural Development Policies in Nigeria · 3 hours
Define rural development and its scope.. Identify the problems confronting rural areas in Nigeria.. Examine government policies formulated to address rural problems..
- Week 2Module 1: Policy and Policy Thrusts for Rural Development in Nigeria 1900 to Date
Unit 3: Rural Development Programmes in Nigeria · 4 hours
Examine various rural development programs in Nigeria.. Analyze the objectives and implementation strategies of these programs.. Discuss the impact of agricultural development projects..
- Week 3Module 1: Policy and Policy Thrusts for Rural Development in Nigeria 1900 to Date
Unit 4: Evaluation of Rural Development Under Different Administration Programmes in Nigeria · 4 hours
Evaluate rural development programs under different administrations in Nigeria.. Assess the effectiveness of pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial initiatives.. Analyze the successes and failures of rural development efforts..
- Week 4Module 1: Policy and Policy Thrusts for Rural Development in Nigeria 1900 to Date
Unit 5: Rural Development Policy Direction in Nigeria · 4 hours
Analyze rural development policies to address agriculture and food security.. Examine policies related to rural economy industrialization.. Discuss policies addressing rural governance and democratic status..
- Week 5Module 2: Development Needs of Rural Societies
Unit 1: Rural Dwellers and their characteristics · 3 hours
Define rural dwellers and their characteristics.. Understand the living conditions of rural families in Nigeria.. Explore ways to improve the living standards of rural dwellers..
Unit 2: Problems of Rural Areas · 3 hours
Define and describe rural settlements in Nigeria.. Identify the characteristics of rural settlements in different regions.. Analyze the problems of rural settlements..
- Week 6Module 2: Development Needs of Rural Societies
Unit 3: The Needs of the Rural Dwellers · 4 hours
Define needs and classify the needs of rural dwellers.. Understand economic, social, and cultural needs.. Explore ways to meet the needs of rural dwellers..
- Week 7Module 2: Development Needs of Rural Societies
Unit 4: Rural Infrastructure · 4 hours
Define rural infrastructure and its types.. Understand the relevance of rural infrastructure to rural development.. Examine the activities of the defunct DFRRI..
- Week 8Module 3: Community Development and Roles of NGOs
Unit 1: Community Development · 4 hours
Define community and its characteristics.. Understand community development and its relevance to rural areas.. Identify agents of community development..
- Week 9Module 3: Community Development and Roles of NGOs
Unit 2: Community-Based Organization (CBO) · 4 hours
Explain what CBOs are and their characteristics.. Highlight the contributions of CBOs in settlement development.. Discuss the need for improving the performance of CBOs..
- Week 10Module 3: Community Development and Roles of NGOs
Unit 3: Non-Government Organization · 4 hours
Explain what NGOs are and their characteristics.. Examine the activities of NGOs in Nigeria.. Highlight the sources of funding for NGOs..
- Week 11Module 3: Community Development and Roles of NGOs
Unit 4: Potentials of NGO in the Development of Rural Communities · 4 hours
Explain the term potential.. Describe the potentials of NGOs in community development.. Suggest ways to enhance the potentials of NGOs for development..
- Week 12Module 4: Rural Urban Migration
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Migration · 4 hours
Define migration and its types.. Describe origin and destination in the migration process.. Understand the underpinning theory of migration..
Unit 2: Rural – Urban Migration · 4 hours
Define rural-urban migration.. Identify factors responsible for rural-urban migration in Nigeria.. Analyze problems associated with rural-urban migration..
- Week 13Module 4: Rural Urban Migration
Unit 3: Implications of Rural – Urban Migration · 4 hours
Analyze the effects of rural-urban migration on rural and urban areas.. Understand the planning implications of rural-urban migration in Nigeria.. Explore ways of discouraging rural-urban migration..
Unit 4: Mitigation of Rural – Urban Migration · 4 hours
Understand the policy approach to the mitigation of rural-urban migration.. Discuss the fundamentals of urbanization.. Analyze the urbanization trend in Nigeria..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key rural development policies and programs in Nigeria (Units 2-4).
- Compare and contrast the roles of NGOs and CBOs in community development (Module 3).
- Analyze case studies of successful and unsuccessful rural development projects.
- Practice applying rural development concepts to real-world scenarios.
- Review the factors influencing rural-urban migration and its implications (Module 4).
- Summarize the benefits and problems of urbanization on rural societies (Module 5).
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM308 about?
This course explores rural development strategies, focusing on policy formulation and implementation in Nigeria from 1900 to the present. It examines the development needs of rural societies, the roles of NGOs, and the impact of rural-urban migration. Key topics include community development, urbanization of rural areas, and strategies for integrating rural societies into broader urban development plans. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of rural development challenges and potential solutions.
How many units does ESM308 have?
ESM308, Rural Development Strategies, has 11 units across 4 modules, over 50 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM308?
ESM308 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Sciences.
Is ESM308 hard?
ESM308 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ESM308 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 11 units.
How is ESM308 assessed?
ESM308 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM308?
Rural Development Officer, Community Development Worker, Policy Analyst, Project Manager and NGO Coordinator.