Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course is focusing on the application of sociological concepts to the process of social development. It aims to equip students with a basic understanding of the theories, concepts and measures that are used in the study of development. In addition, development models are examined, as well as some of the issues that must be addressed as societies become more complex. Students are expected to have more than a passing knowledge of current affairs and issues that affect the development agenda whether positively or negatively in the Third World. Is the Third World moving along a steady path towards development or is it a myth? What do Third World countries need to do to achieve sustainable development? How well does Third World countries match up against First World countries in a global world? The course seeks to answer questions such as these in an effort to find a viable and sustainable way forward towards development.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of development, and its related concepts and processes.
- Build upon theoretical knowledge of the process of development.
- Evaluate the existing development plans and policies.
- Implement practical implications of various approaches to development.
- Analyzing the positive and negative impacts of the process of development.
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Development: An Introduction
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2
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Economic Determinant of Development - I
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3
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Economic Determinant of Development - II
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Week 02
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6
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Social Development in Pakistan
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Week 03
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7
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Sustainable Development - I
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8
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Sustainable Development - II
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9
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Approaches to Development -I
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Week 04
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10
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Approaches to Development -II
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Quiz 1
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11
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Socialist Model of Development - I
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12
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Socialist Model of Development - II
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Week 05
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13
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Islamic Model of Development
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Assignment
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14
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Agencies of Development - I
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15
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Agencies of Development - II
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Week 06
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16
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Constitution as an Agent of Development
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Quiz 2
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17
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Government Schemes and Programmes
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Mid Term Examination
Week 07
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20
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Welfare and Development
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21
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Equality and Development
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Week 08
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22
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Empowerment and Development
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23
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Poverty and Development
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24
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Modernization Theory - I
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Week 09
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25
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Modernization Theory - II
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26
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Theories of Underdevelopment - I
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27
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Theories of Underdevelopment - II
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Week 10
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28
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Theories of Underdevelopment - III
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29
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Population, Urbanization and Education: Development Approach - I
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30
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Population, Urbanization and Education: Development Approach - II
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Week 11
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31
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Political Development and Social Class - I
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32
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Political Development and Social Class - II
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Week 12
Graded Discussion Board
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35
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Critique of Industrialization
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36
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Development Model and Policies - I
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Quiz 03
Week 13
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37
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Development Model and Policies - II
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38
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Possible Futures of Development in the Third World
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39
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Planned Intervention - I
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Week 14
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40
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Planned Intervention - II
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41
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Agrarian Development - I
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42
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Agrarian Development - II
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Week 15
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43
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Agrarian Development - III
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44
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Globalization and Localization - I
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45
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Globalization and Localization - II
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Final Term Examination
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