This course is designed to cover the basic principles and fundamental concepts of Project Management. It will introduce students on tools, techniques and practices of project management in the contemporary world. Each student will apply their theoretical knowledge by executing their own projects. By the end of this course, students will be able to plan, organize, control and lead projects in most efficient and effective way. 

This is a multidisciplinary course designed to equip students with the knowledge about focal themes relating to Bangladesh. The first theme is the inevitability of the emergence of Bangladesh as a state entity in the context of a long historical background starting from 4th Century B.C.; and the second themes draws attention to the experience of Bangladesh as a small state in the Third World in governance and democratization. The course contents are arranged and presented in a way that avoid unnecessary factual details, and emphasize major themes and tends to get across the twin objectives to students. The students attending this course are expected to be made aware of the past and present of Bangladesh for the enlargement of their knowledge to face 21st century.

Daffodil International University

Department of English

Course Description: Summer 2021

Course Title: Introduction to Development Studies

Course Code: ENG005

Course Teacher: Dr. Mohammad Jalal Uddin Sikder (JUS)

Office Room No:

Email: jalal.uddin@diu.edu.bd ; mdsikder@yahoo.com

Mobile:  +8801712002138

I.                   Class Routine & Counseling Hours

II         Course Description

Introduction to Development Studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social sciences that addresses issues of development in developing countries. It deals with socio-cultural, political, economic and environmental factors that impact societal changes.  The course is designed to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of development at local, regional, national and international levels.

III        Purposes and Objectives

Introduction to Development Studies is to give the students learn main theories, concepts and debates in the field of development studies. This course also helps students explore what can be done to promote development through constructive policies and projects, and learn to analyse the economic, social, political, cultural and environmental impacts of specific initiatives.

IV.      Teaching Method

Teaching will cover the areas of lectures, power point presentations, participative discussions and problem solving. Students are highly encouraged to participate in discussion and problem solving sessions. Active participation in the class will carry credit.

 V.     Scheme of Assessment

Assessment with be by group presentation and written examination. All presentations and answers must be written in English. Candidate will be required to submit one assignment. 

VI.       Evaluation:

Attendance Policy: Consecutive 6 unauthorized absences will however expel the students from the course.