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  • Welcome to Rural Development!!!


    Course Description/Rational 

    Rural Development - is a field of study that uses principles of both economy and geography. This course will investigate various dimensions of rural development, bearing in mind the relationship between rural and non-rural spheres. It will equip the learners with the necessary skills required to thrive in rural development careers. The main objective of this course is to train learners to become specialists in integrated rural development and focus on socio-economic and institutional aspects both in developed and developing countries.


    Instructor's Profile

    Md.Salman Sohel

    B.S.S BD, M.PM-China 
    Lecturer
    Dept. of Development Studies
    Daffodil International University


    Office Address

     1201-B ,  AB4, DIU

    Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar

    Dhaka – 1216, Bangladesh

    Class Schedule for Summer 2022

    Day

    Time

    Department

    Section

    Room

    Sunday
    6:00-9:00 PM
    DS
    A
    401 AB
    Tuesday
    		3:00-06.00 PMDSA401 AB


    Course Learning Outcome

    By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

    CLO 1

     Explain and review ongoing debates on rural livelihoods and the respective positions of markets, state, institutions, property rights, agriculture, and the non-farm rural economy.

    CLO 2

     Critically evaluate past and existing attempts to supply rural services, such as infrastructure, finance, research and extension, health, and education.

    CLO 3

    Analyze the possible effect of alternative rural development policies on rural poverty, equity and economic growth, taking into account the various geographical circumstances.

    CLO 4

     Understand the unique problems of rural areas, which have historically been related to rural and agricultural loans targeted at the vulnerable.

    CLO 5

     Gain awareness of sources and reference linked to support for addressing future challenges in the application of financial services in rural areas.

    Contents of this Course

    Understanding Rural Development; Paradigms of Rural Development; Rural underdevelopment: the legacy of colonial patterns of production; Rural underdevelopment in the post-colonial era; The importance of agriculture in the early stage of development; Determinants of agricultural growth; Agrarian reform and rural development; Migration and Rural Development; Participatory Rural Appraisal; Public Choice Theories for Rural Development; Microcredit and Rural Development; Voluntarism and Rural Development; Rural finance; Rural infrastructure; The problems of service delivery in rural areas; Common property resources and rural development; The integrated rural development approach; Decentralization and community participation in rural development; The role of NGOs in rural development

    Teaching Method

    Teaching will be covered by the areas of lectures, power-point presentations, participative discussions, and problem-solving. Students are highly encouraged to participate in the discussion and problem-solving sessions.

     

    Attendance Policy

    50% Class attendance is mandatory for taking part in any exam of NGOs and Development.

     

    Marks Distribution 

    Sl No.

    Distribution Area

    Marks

    1

    Class Attendance

    05

    2

    Quiz/ Class Test

    10

    3

    Presentation

    10

    4

    Assignment

    15

    5

    Mid-Term

    20

    6

    Semester Final

    40

     

    General Guidelines

    • Students must go through lecture wise materials and videos before joining an online live class
    • Active participation will be considered for bonus marks
    • Students have the opportunity to ask his/her teacher after completing the live session
    • Forum discussion will be created just after every class for peer learning or self-learning as named "Discussion session".


    Google Classroom

    Google Classroom

    Join in our Google Classroom:  Classroom Code


    Click on the following link to join Google Meet Live Sessions as per the Class Schedule

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    Suggested Readings

    1. Bernstein, H. Crow & Johnson, B. & Hazel (ed.). (1992). Rural Livelihoods: Crises and Responses. Oxford University Press.
    2. Chambers, R. (1983). Rural development: Putting the last first. Routledge.
    3. Ellis, F. (1998). Rural livelihood diversity in developing countries: Analysis, policy, methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
    4. Green, G. Paul (ed.). (2013). Handbook of Rural Development. Edward Elgar Publishing.
    5. Jha, U. M., & Jha, N. (2008). Economics of rural development. India: International journal of rural studies.
    6. Singh, K. (2009). Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management. New Delhi: SAGE Publications.



  • Lecture- 01: Introducing Class

    Lecture Contents

    NGOs and Development Course Content, Course Objectives, Course Approach, Course Methodology, Marks Distribution, Assessment and evaluation, Course outcomes, Motivation, and Self-development.

    Learning Objectives and Outcomes

    • Explore the objectives of this course and investigate the key issues of the course outline
    • Demonstrate the course approach and illustrate the way of teaching and learning
    • Analyze the rules and regulations and identify some references for readings
    • Understand the student's background and motivate them for future development Signify the lecture areas and outcomes of this course. 

  • Lecture 2-3: Understanding Rural Development

    Lecture Contents

    The Meaning of the word ‘rural’; Conceptualizing Rural Development; Rural Development as a Process; Rural Development as a Phenomenon; Rural Development as a Strategy; Rural Development as a Discipline;  Basic Elements of Rural Development; Basic Necessities of Life; Self-Respect; Freedom

    Lecture Outcomes

    • Students will able to understand the concept: Rural Development. 
    • Students will able to understand the multi-faceted approach of Rural Development. 
    • Learners can critically comply with the Basic Ncesseeties of life with Rural Development. 


  • Lecture 4: Assigning Assignment & Submission Direction

    My Beloved Students,
    Please follow the guidelines that are provided in the "Assignment Topics and Direction". It is requested to submit the assignment within the deadline. Don't feel hesitate to contact me regarding Assignment Submission. 

  • Lecture 5-6: Migration and Rural Development

    Lecture Contents  

    International Migration and Rural Development; Circular Migration; Reasons behind Return Migration; Impact of Migration in Rural Economy; Rural-Rural Migration; Forced Migration; Family Strategies and Rural Incomes; Migration and Routes out of Rural Poverty; Rural-Urban Migration: Push-Pull model; Causes of Rural-Urban Migration

    Lecture Outcomes

    • Learners will be able to understand the reasons for migration both from national and international perspectives. 
    • Learners will be able to know the impact of Migration in both rural and urban economies. 
    • Learners would be aware of the dynamics of rural poverty.  

  • Lecture 7: Class Test-01 [DEV 607]

    My Beloved Students
    To accomplish this class test, please follow the following guidelines:
    1. You should go to Class Test 1 [available at Lecture-7] and join Class Test 1 from 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM. After joining the class test, you will get 40 minutes to write down the answers to the selective questions. 
    2. Your script will be checked by using plagiarism software, so please try to show your creativity. 
    3. After completing the exam, please mark your attendance. 

    If you have any queries, please let me know. Your timely response will be highly appreciated!!!
     
    Thank you all.

  • Lecture 8-9: Paradigms of Rural Development

    Lecture Contents

    The Modernization Theory; Key Assumptions of Modernization Theory; The Dependency Theory; Key Assumptions of Dependency Theory; Theory of “Big Push”; Leibenstein’s Critical Minimum Effort Thesis; Lewis’ Model of Economic Development; The Gandhian Model of Rural Development

    Lecture Outcomes

    • Students can gather knowledge on Different Paradigms of Development. 
    • Students will able to understand the theories that linked with the modern phenomenon of Development.  
    • Learners can critically evaluate the positive and negative aspects of persisting development policies. 

  • Lecture 9-10: Participatory Rural Appraisal

    Lecture Contents 

    Definition and Idea of Participatory Rural Appraisal; Key Principles of Participatory Rural Appraisal; Participatory Rural Appraisal Tools; Stages in Problem Solving in Participatory Rural Appraisal

    Lecture Outcomes

    • Learners can able to learn about the importance of participatory approaches for rural development.
    • Students would be familiar with the Rural Appraisal Tools that promote development in the periphery areas of the country. 
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    Lecture 12: Mid Term Exam 2023

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  • Lecture 13-14: Micro credit and Rural Development

    Learning Contents

    Women in Social Structure; Women: The Victims of Social Injustice; Women: The Silent Partner of Development; Definition of Empowerment; Micro-Credit; Functions of Micro-Credit; Microcredit and Rural Women Empowerment; Impact of Microcredit on Health and Nutrition Status; Microcredit and Gender Relations; Micro-credit and Environmental Resources in Rural Areas

    Learning Outcomes 

    • Find out the causes of Social Injustice and underdevelopment of societies in rural areas. 
    • Explore the empowerment process of women and their contribution process into society. 
    • Reveal success and challenges of microcredit programs that are linked with rural development. 


  • Lecture 17-18: NGOs role in Rural Development

    Learning Contents

    NGOs initiatives and activities in Rural Area; National and International NGOs in Rural Development; Success and Major achievements of NGOs in rural development; NGOs multidimensional approach in rural areas; Criticism against NGOs.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Learners can evaluate the initiatives and activities of NGOs that are prevailed in the rural areas of the country. 
    • Learners can get knowledge on the success and achievements of NGOs in rural development. 
    • Learners will familiar with the multidimensional approaches of NGOs in rural areas. 


  • Lecture 19-20: Rural Development Programs in Bangladesh

    Learning Contents

    Rural Development Programs before Independence; BARD: Cumilla Model; Recent Rural Development Programs; Case Studies from Bangladesh; Success and Failures of Rural Development Programs

    Learning Outcomes

    • Learners can critically evaluate the success and failure history of the rural programs of Bangladesh that have been taken by the govt. for indepence.
    • Explore the impact or consequences of rural development programs in Bangladesh.
    • Reveal probable solutions for overcoming the existing problems. 

  • Lecture 21-22: The Future of Rural Development

    Learning Contents

    Future of Rural Development; Transformation and Stages of Transformation

    Learning Outcomes

    - Reveal probable solutions for overcoming the existing problems. 


  • Lecture 24: Final Exam [ Spring 2023 ]

    Date of Exam: June 12 , 2023                       Time of Exam:  6.00 PM–08.00 PM [GMT+6]                         Marks: 40

    It is requested to follow the following guidelines strictly. 
    1. Go to Lecture-24 and download all the necessary documents like a question paper, an answer template, guidelines for students, etc. 
    2. Type or compose your responses in the appropriate answer templates. Handwriting is not allowed. 
    3. Save your answer script with your ID number and course code. Then submit it to the BLC by the given time. 
    4. All answers will be examined through plagiarism checking software, and if such unfair means are adopted, the answer script will be scrapped and the student will be penalized.

  • Evaluation of the Course Instructor: Don't Forget !!!

    Dear Beloved Students,

    Don't forget to share your experiences with me. It will add some additional value to me. Your critic words always enlighten me. It leads me to stand with a positive rhythm. Your timely response will be highly appreciated!!!


  • Basic Books on "Rural Development"

    For your deeper understanding, you may go through these Books. Besides, Classroom activity your 
    lifelong journey and eternal vigilance to survive and contribute to state-building and nation-building, 
    These books will assist you to draw an analytical inside, inspirational account on legacy and heritage and a glimpse of the golden past.