COURSE OUTLINES
ACADEMIC YEAR: JUNE 2014 ONWARDS
P. G. DIPLOMA
IN
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
COURSES OFFERED TO P.G. DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
IN EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
(Total : 40 Credits)
Course No.
Name of the Course
Credits
Theory Practical Total
EXC 4101
Theories of Development
3
-
3
EXC 4102
Communication for Development
3
1
4
EXC 4103
Programme Planning and Supervision
2
1
3
EXC 4201
Development Management
3
-
3
EXC 4104
Development Programmes
3
-
3
EXC 4202
Entrepreneurship Development
2
1
3
EXC 4105
Research for Community Development
3
-
3
EXC 4203
Action Project
1
4
5
EXC 4204
Seminar
EXC 4106
Field Work
-
3
3
EXC 4205
Field Work
-
3
3
EXC 4206
Organisational Placement
-
-
5
2
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
SEMESTERWISE DISTRIBUTION OF P.G. DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT
MANAGEMENT IN EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
(Total : 40 Credits)
Course No.
Course Title
Credits
Theory Practical Total
FIRST SEMESTER
EXC 4101
Theories of Development
3
-
3
EXC 4102
Communication for Development
3
1
4
EXC 4103
Programme Planning and Supervision
2
1
3
EXC 4104
Development Programmes
3
-
3
EXC 4105
Research for Community Development
3
-
3
EXC 4106
Field Work- I
-
3
3
Total : 19
SECOND SEMESTER
EXC 4201
Development Management
3
-
3
EXC 4202
Entrepreneurship Development
2
1
3
EXC 4203
Action Project
1
4
5
EXC 4204
Seminar
-
-
2
EXC 4205
Field Work- II
-
3
3
EXC 4206
Organisational Placement
-
5
5
Total : 21
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4101
THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT
CREDITS : 3
Theory : 3
OBJECTIVES
1. To develop understanding regarding the concept of development
2. To develop understanding regarding paradigms of development
3. To develop understanding regarding various theories of development
4. To develop understanding regarding various determinants of Development
5. To develop understanding regarding various obstacles in growth and
development
6. To understand the trends in development in India
UNIT – I CONCEPT OF DEVELOPMENT
15%
1.1 Concept of development
1.1.1 Meaning, concept and connotations of development
1.1.2 Growth, versus development
1.1.3 Development paradigms
1.1.4 Dilemmas in development
1.1.5 Sustainable development
UNIT – II : THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT
30%
2.1. Introduction
2.1.1 The Modernization theory
2.1.2 The Dependency theory of the Marxist school
2.1.3 The Human capital model of development
2.1.4 Gandhian model of development
2.1.5 Rosenstein – Rodan’s theory of the “Big Push”
2.1.6 Leibenstein’s – Critical Minimum Effort theories
UNIT – III : DETERMINANTS OF DEVELOPMENT
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Changes in output
Changes in the utilization of natural resources
Changes in employment
Changes in technology
Changes in the organizational and institutional framework
15%
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UNIT – IV : HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
20%
4.1 What is human development ?
4.2 Why human development ?
4.3 Essential components of human development
4.4 Human development Index
4.5 HDI ranking versus income ranking
4.6 Gender related development index
4.7 Gender empowerment measure
4.8 Human poverty index
4.9 Links between human growth and economic development
UNIT – V : OBSTACLES IN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
15%
Poverty and scarcity of capital
Inappropriate technology
Population explosion
Political and administrative obstacles
Socio-cultural obstacles
UNIT – VI : TRENDS IN DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
LEARNING EXPERIENCES :
1. Report presentation on Human Development reports
2. Studying national development projects and identifying problems in
implementing them
3. Collecting articles on various development issues existing in third world
countries
REFERENCES :
1. Joshi Uma ( 2001) : Understanding developmnet communications : Dominant
Pub.,New Delhi.
2. Mehta, S.R. ( 1991) : Communication for development in the Third world, Theory
and practice, SAGE Pub. New Delhi .
3. Misra, S.K. and Purvi V.K. (2002) : Economics of development and planning,
Himalaya publishing house, Delhi
4. Nair K.S. and White S.A.( 1993) : Perspectives in Development communication,
SAGE publication , New Delhi
5. Singh K (1999) : Rural development – principles, policies and management,
SAGE publication , New Delhi
6. Murthy DVR(206) Development Journalism What next? An Agenda for the Press.
Kanishka pub. & Distribitors, New Delhi
7. Reddy P.V. (2009) Development Issues , Rawat Publications , Jaipur
8. Peet Richard and Elaine Hartwick, (2010) Theories of Development Contortions,
argument , alternatives , Rawat Pub.
9. Vilanilan , J.V. (2009) development communication in Practice , Indian and the
Millennium development Goods , Sage Pub. India Pvt. Ltd. , New Delhi
5%
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4102
COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
CREDITS : 4
Theory : 3
Practical : 1
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding regarding the concept and process of communication
for development .
2. To develop understanding regarding role of various communication media in
development .
3. To develop understanding regarding special methods for communication used in
development work.
4. To develop ability in using various communication methods and media for
development purposes.
UNIT - I : DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
10%
Meaning, process, Need and Importance of Development Communication
Need for effective communication in development
Role of communication in development and social change
Need for special approaches of communication for development
UNIT – II : COMMUNICATION MEDIA IN DEVELOPMENT
25%
Visual media
Group media
Mass media
Print media
Folk media
Influence of media in development
UNIT III : METHODS IN DEVELOPMENT
3.1 Selection and use of special methods for development purposes
3.2 Special methods. Its advantages and Limitations
3.2.1 Demonstration
3.2.2 Workshop
3.2.3 Campaign
3.2.4 Farm and Home Visit
3.2.5 Special talk
3.2.6 Discussion
3.2.7 Dramatization
3.2.8 Special reports
3.2.9 Games
40 %
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3.3 Problems in Development Communication
3.4 Role of various agencies in development communication
PRACTICAL :
25%
1. Organizing programme in communities by using various methods of teaching
like – folk media, special talks, exhibitions, dramatization and demonstration
2. Imparting development messages in communities by using various media .
3. Preparation of visual and print material for messages related to development
aspects.
REFERENCES :
1. Allahabad Agricultural Research Institute ( 1988) : Experiment in Extension The Gaon Sathi Oxford Press, London.
2. Batton T.R. ( 1977) : Training for Community Development , Oxford university Press,
London.
3. Bhatnagar O.P. ( 1990) : Constraints to the differential acceptance of the components of
New agricultural technology in Transfer : systems and constraints U.P., Society of
extension Education, Kanpur.
4. Bhattacharya V.R. ( 1976) : Communication in a global village. Chetna Pub. , New Delhi.
5. Cooley C.H. ( 1984) : Social Organisation Gleorco Free Press Illinois U.S.A.
6. Dhama O.P. ( 1973) : Extension and Rural Welfare, Ram Prasad and Sons, Agra U.P.
7.. Dhama O.P.(1980) : Education & Communication for development. Oxford
& IBH Pub. New Delhi.
8. Freire P. ( 1971) : Pedagogy of the oppressed . Harder & Harder , N.Y.
9. Interaction. Journal of the national Council of Developmental Communication
10. Joshi Uma ( 2001) : Understanding developmnet communications : Dominant Pub.,
New Delhi.
11. Kumar Keval ( 1981): Mass communication in India. Jaico pub., Bombay.
12. Marsh, . P.O. ( 1983) : Messages that work : A guide to communication design. New
Jersey. Englewood Diffs.
13. Mehta, S.R. ( 1991) : Communication for development in the Third world, Theory and
practice, SAGE Pub. New Delhi .
14. Melkote S.R. ( 1991) : Communication for Development in the Third world, Theory &
Practice , SAGE Pub., New Delhi
15. Modi Bella ( 1991) : Designing Messages for development, SAGE Pub., New Delhi.
16. Nair K.S. and White S.A.( 1993) : Perspectives on Development communication.
SAGE Pub. New Delhi .
17. Nair R. ( 1993) : Perspecive in Developmental Communication, SAGE Pub., New Delhi.
18. Roy G.L.( 1996) : Extension Communication and Management. Naya Prakashan ,
Culcutta.
19. Rayadu C.S. ( 1993) : Media and Communication on Management, Himalaya Pub.,
Bombay
20 .Shah A. & Joshi U.(1992) : Puppetry and Folk dramas for Non-formal education,
Sterling pub. , New Delhi .
21 .Supe S. ( 1989) : An Introduction to extension Education.,Oxford & IBH Pub. ,
New Delhi.
22. Waghmare S. ( 1989) : Teaching Extension Education, Metropoliten book co.,
New Delhi.
23. Yugandhar, B,N. and Mukherjee N. ( 1991) : Studies in village, Indian Concept pub.
Company , New Delhi .
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4103
PROGRAMME PLANNING AND SUPERVISION
CREDITS : 3
Theory : 2
Practical : 1
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding about the process of programme planning in
extension
2. To develop ability in planning extension programme
3. To develop the concept of social change.
4. To develop understanding about the various concepts of supervision in
extension.
5. To develop ability in supervising extension programmes
CONTENT
UNIT - I : PROGRAMME PLANNING
10%
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Meaning and definition of programme planning
Nature of programme planning
Importance and need of programme planning
Objectives of National Extension Service & Community Development
programme
1.5 Achievement of objectives through programme planning
1.6 Abilities needed by planners
1.7 Programme projection
UNIT - II : PROGRAMME PLANNING PROCESS
2.1 Community study
2.2 Local leaders and participation
2.3 Need assessment
2.4 Solution to problems
2.5 Framing objectives
2.5.1 Types, levels
2.5.2 Criteria for judging the objectives
2.5.3 Formation of objective statements
2.6 Plan of work
2.6.1 Meaning
2.6.2 Importance
2.6.3 Elements
2.6.4 Prerequisites for developing plan
2.6.5 Format
2.6.6 Guidelines for developing a written annual plan
2.6.7 Criteria for judging the plan of work
2.6.8 Publicity
30%
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2.7 Programme Implementation
2.7.1 Aspects of execution
2.7.2 Problems in implementation
2.8 Evaluation
2.8.1 Meaning
2.8.2 Importance
2.8.3 Phases
2.9 Reconsideration
UNIT III : DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
10%
Meaning of social change
Social mobility for development
Impact of social hierarchy and regional disciplines on the development
Need for development planning for social change
UNIT - IV : CONCEPT OF SUPERVISION
10%
4.1 Meaning of supervision
4.2 Need and Scope for supervision in extension programme
4.3 Principles of Extension supervision
UNIT - V : SUPERVISION IN EXTENSION PROGRAMMES
10%
5.1 Planning for supervision in Extension Education
5.2 Role of supervisor at various stages in extension programme
5.3 Competencies required by an extension supervisor
5.4 Problems in supervision
5.5 Techniques of supervision according to :
5.5.1 Approaches , groups
5.5.2 Extension programmes offered by government, voluntary organizations and
academic institutions
5.5.3 Job description of different functionaries like administrative personnel ,
project officers and field workers
PRACTICLS :
1. Development of a plan on selected Extension programmes conducted by
Department of Extension and Communication as well as voluntary
organisations.
2. Supervision of specific extension programmes conducted by Department of
Extension and Communication as well as voluntary organisations
30%
EXC 4103
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LEARNING EXPERIENCES :
1. Review of different extension programmes for developing plans on different
issues for the development of society.
2. Observing and planning the supervision schedule for different extension
programme offered by the Government and Voluntary organization
REFERENCES :
1. Adam M.E. ( 1988) : Agricultural extension in developing countries. English
Language Book Society , Longman.
2. Chandrapalsing ( 1992) : Dimensions of Rural Leadership. Anmol Pub., New
Delhi.
3. Dahiya : Extension Education for Rural Leadership. Anmol Pub., New Delhi.
4. Dhama O.P. ( 1991) : Education & Communication for development Oxford pub.
Co.New Delhi .
5. Kamat Prasad ( 1988) ; Planning at the Grass root , Sterling Pub., New Delhi.
6. Sandhu ( 1996) : Extension Programme Planning, Oxford IBH Pub., New Delhi.
7. Sharma A. RajGopal : Planning for Rural Development Administration,
Rawat Pub., Jaipur.
8. Supe ( 1983) : An Introduction to Extension Education, Oxford IBH Pub. Co,,
New Delhi.
9. Somaserkhana ( 1985) ; Rural Energy, Sterling Pub., New Delhi.
10.Waghmare s.K. ( 1989) : Exploring of Extension Excellence,Multi Tech. Pub. Co.
11.Yugandhar B.N. ( 1991) : Studies in Village India concept Pub., New Delhi.
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DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4201
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
CREDITS : 3
Theory : 3
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding regarding extension management
2. To sensitize students to the needs and importance of coordination for extension
programme
3. To develop understanding regarding administration and training in extension
education
4. To develop awareness regarding rural financial management
CONTENT :
UNIT I : EXTENSION MANAGEMENT
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Concept and meaning of management
Need for extension management
Principles of extension management
Functions of extension management
UNIT - II : COORDINATION
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
15%
Meaning of coordination
Need and Importance of coordination
Aspects of Coordination
Factors affecting coordination
UNIT - III : EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
15%
Meaning of administration
Nature of extension administration
Functions of administration in extension
Past practices and present practices of extension administration
Qualities required by good administrators
Personnel Management
a) Recruitment of extension workers
b) Efficiency of extension worker
25%
EXC 4201
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UNIT - IV : TRAINING IN EXTENSION
4.1 Meaning of training
4.2 Need for training in extension
4.3 Principles of extension training
4.4 Types of training for extension personnel
4.5 Training institutions for – Beneficiaries and Extension personnel
20%
UNIT - V : RURAL ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
15%
5.1 Role of banks in rural development
5.2 Cooperatives for rural upliftment
5.3 Financial schemes for rural development
UNIT VI : PROBLEMS AND ISSUES OF EXTENSION MANAGEMENT
10%
6.1 Administrative
6.2 Personnel
6.3 Services and facilities
LEARNING EXPERIENCES :
1. Studying coordination of different agencies for different extension programmes
and reporting it
2. Visiting and studying the training institutions, offering training progammes for
children, youth, women, adults and extension functionaries
3. Visiting agencies and organizations for studying and reporting the administration
Management
4. Collecting information from rural banks and co-operatives about the schemes
and assistance offered by them for development programmes .
REFERENCES :
1. Adam M.E. ( 1988) : Agriculture Extension in develop countries, English
Language book Society, Longman.
2. Clark R. , Abraham R. ( 1960) : Administration in Extension, NAEC for Advanced
study, University of wisconsun.
3. Dhama O.P. (1985) : Education & Communicationn for development, Oxford pub.
New Delhi
4. Directorate of Extension Education in community Development, Ministry of
Food & Agri. New Delhi. 1981.
5. Dube S.C. India’s changing villages. Applied Pub.Pvt.Ltd.
6. Desai Vasant ( 1988) : Rural development ( 1988) : Himalaya Pub. House,
Bombay.
7. Deulkar D. ( 1972) : studies of the Rural Communities , Lady Irvin college,
New Delhi.
8. Supe ( 1983) ; An Introduction to Extension Education , Oxford IBH Pub.
9. Sharma D.F. ( 1984) : Rural economy of India. Vikas prakashan. New Delhi .
10. Misra S.K. (1984) : Indian Economy. Himalaya Pub. House New Delhi.
11. Yugandhar B.N. ( 1991) : Studies in village India , Concept Pub. New Delhi.
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4104
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
CREDITS : 3
Theory : 3
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding regarding the need for development programs for
various communities .
2. To develop understanding regarding development programs at local , regional ,
national and international level.
CONTENT :
UNIT - I : DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN EXTENSION
15 %
1.1 Concept of development programmes in extension
1.2 Need and importance of development programmes in extension
1.3 Role of Home Scientist in developmental programmes in extension
UNIT - II : DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IN VARIOUS SECTORS
With reference to a) Need & importance of the programme
b) Objectives of the Programme
c) Programme activities
d) Impact of the programme on beneficiaries
65 %
2.1 Area Development Programme s (Such as Desert Development programmes ,
Drought Prone Area Programme , Hill Area Development Programme )
2.2 Beneficiary oriented programmes ( such as TRYSEM, MCH & Others)
2.3 Programmes based on rural social services
(Such as Health care, Education, Housing, Drinking water)
2.4 Other development Programmes (Such as Environment, Energy and others)
UNIT – III : DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AT VARIOUS LEVELS
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
20 %
Local Level
Regional/State Level
National Level
International Level
LEARNING EXPERIENCES :
1. Studying various development programmes taken up by government and NGOs.
2. Review of five year plan documents and presentation on different development
programmes at national level.
3. Arrange a talk buy an expert on ongoing development programmes
EXC 4104
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LIST OF REFERENCES :
1. Desai V.K. ( 1988) : Rural Development ( Vol. 1 to 6 ) , Himalaya Pub. House,
Delhi.
2. Dhama O.P. & Bhattnagar ( 1980) : Education & Communication for
development. Oxford and IBH pub.
3. Dhama O.P. ( 1968) : Extension & Rural welfare, Ramprasad and Sons, Agra,
1968.
4. Mishra S.N. ( 1997) : Poverty Allevition Programmes & Gram Panchayats
5. Palanithurai G. ( 1999) : Contemporary Issues in development dynamics,
Krishna Pub., New Delhi.
6. Patel Srisha ( 1985) : Ecology, Ethnology & Nutrition
7. Sharma P.K. ( 1991) : Forest resources & their utilization in India.
8. Singh D.V. & Sikka B.K. ( 1994) : Forest farming conservation Production &
consumption in Rural India.
9. Verma K.K. ( 1992) : Health care & family welfare - Alternative Strategies.
10. Ninth Plan of Govt. of India.
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4202
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Credits : 3
Theory : 2
Practical : 1
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding regarding the concept of self
employment and entrepreneurship development.
2. To develop understanding regarding preliminary preparation for
starting an enterprise
3. To develop understanding of selection of enterprise .
4. To develop ability in preparing project report
.
THEORY :
UNIT - I : CONCEPT OF SELF EMPLOYMENT
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
10%
Meaning and type of self employment
Need for self employment
Problems for self employment
Role of self employment in national economy
UNIT II : CONCEPT OF ENTREPREENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2.1 Meaning and need for entrepreneurship development
2.2 Types of Enterprise their merits & demerits.
2.3 Process of Enterpreneurship Development.
2.4 Competencies required by entrepreneurs.
2.5 Entrepreneurship Training , Importance and Inputs
2.6 Problems in entrepreneurship
2.7 Problems of Women entrepreneur
2.8 Training institutions for various entrepreneurship
20%
UNIT - III : SELECTION AND PLANNING FOR ENTREPRENEURS
3.1 Entrepreneurship development for urban and rural community
3.2 Preliminary preparation to start entrepreneurship
20%
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
Selection of the enterprise
Preparing project proposal
Budget and resource mobilization
Marketing management
Establishing Unit and Quality control
Taxation
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3.3 Micro enterprises ,micro credit , delivery.
3.4 General Industrial policies of the Government.
UNIT - IV : DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES
15%
3.1 Criteria for successful entrepreneurship
3.1.1 Physical and psychological aspects of entrepreneurship
3.2 Future expansion Techniques of expansion and diversification
3.3 Enterprise Networking.
PRACTICALS :
35%
1. Visit to institutions/organizations assisting in entrepreneurship
development.
2. Report of the case study of any micro enterprise
3. Preparation of project proposal for entrepreneurship
development.
REFERENCES :
1. Akhauri MMP. ( 1990) : Entrepreneurship for women in India, NIESBUD,
New Delhi.
2. Basotia G.R., Sharma K.K. ( 1999) : Handbook of Entrepreneurship ,
Malgaldeeep Pub., Jaiur.
3. Batra G.S. ( 1999) : Entrepreneurship and small scale Industries, Deep & Deeep
pub., New Delhi.
4. Crisp ( 1992) : Entrepreneurship development , tata Mcgraw Hill Pub. , New
Delhi.
5. David . ( 1998) : Entrepreneurship New Venture Creation, Prentice Hill of India,
New delhi.
6. Harper Malcon ( 1998) : Impact of small enterprise, Oxford IBH Pub. Co.,
New Delhi.
7. Hisrich R.D. & Brush C.G. ( 1986) : The women entrepreneurs, D.C. Theanh &
Co.Toranto.
8. Kulshrestha ( 1999) : Successful Entrepreneurship , Kanishka Pub. Co. , New
Delhi.
9. Mathew j. ( 1999) : Entrepreneurship theory at the crosswords, Wheeler Pub.,
New Delhi.
10. Mathew P.M. ( 1999) : Small enterprise and regional development, Kanishka
Pub. Co. , New Delhi.
11. Meredith G.C. ( 1982) : Practice of Entrepreneurship , ILO, Geneva.
12. Mital R.K. ( 1999) : Entrepreneurial management, rajat Pub., New Delhi.
13. Patel V.C. ( 1987) : Women Entrepreneurship , Enlneforeneuship development
Institute, Ahmedabad.
14. Pratik ( 1999) : Self employment & successful entrepreneurship, Kanishka
Pub. Co. New Delhi.
15. Shah H. & Pathak C. (1999) : Group entrepreneurship for rural women, ICECD,
Ahmadabad.
16. Shah H. & Pathak C. ( 1998) : Entrepreneurship development, ICECD.
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4105
RESEARCH FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Credits : 3
Theory : 3
OBJECTIVES :
1.
2.
3.
4.
To understand the basic concepts of community research
To understand the significance of community research in development
To understand the types, tools and methods of community research.
To understand the need and methods of documenting of community research.
CONTENT :
UNIT - 1 : CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH
1.1 Meaning of community research
1.2 Need & significance of community research
1.3 Nature of community research
1.4 Approaches to community research
1.5 Limitations of Community research
10%
UNIT – 2 : IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH PROBLEMS
2.1 Criteria for defining the research topic
2.2 Purpose of research on the identified issue/problem
2.3 Selection of target groups for community research
2.4 Development of research questions.
2.5 Steps in community research process
15 %
UNIT – 3 : COMMUNITY RESEARCH METHODS
3.1 Types of community research methods and tools
3.2 Criteria for selecting community research methods
3.3 Participatory Action Research
3.3.1 Principles of PAR
3.3.2 Steps in planning PAR
3.3.3 Limitation of PAR
3.4 Participatory Rural Appraisal
3.4.1 Principles of PRA
3.4.2 Components of PRA
3.4.3 Various PRA methods
3.4.3.1 Interviews
3.4.3.2 Focus group discussion
3.4.3.3 Public forums
3.4.3.4 Visualized analysis
3.4.3.5 Community mapping
3.4.3.6 Body mapping
3.4.3.7 Problem solving exercises
3.4.3.8 Transect walk
3.4.3.9 Trend lines
3.4.3.10 Daily activity charts
3.4.3.11 Seasonal calendar
45%
3.4.3.12 Urban diagrams
3.4.3.13 Life web
UNIT 4 : MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH
4.1 Concepts of monitoring and evaluation in community research
4.2 Process of monitoring and evaluation
4.3 Quantitative and Qualitative methods of data analysis
4.4 Techniques of Community Research Documentation
10 %
UNIT 5 : INDICATORS FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
5.1 Action Project
5.2 Community Research
10%
UNIT 6 : PARTERSHIP IN COMMUNITY RESEARCH
6.1 Types of community research documentation
6.2 Writing research report
10%
LEARNING EXPERIENCES :
1. Referring research studies on development in various journals
2. Constructing various tools of data collection
3. Developing small research proposals and collecting and interpreting data for
selected topic in the area of development
4. Visiting various development organizations and reporting about their research activities.
5. Reviewing various research reports of govt/nongovt/voluntary organization.
6. Discussion on trends in Development Research.
REFERENCES :
1. Alston , Margaret and Bowles Wenely ( 2003) Research for Social workers : An Introduction to
Methods, 2nd edition, New Delhi , Rawat Publication
2. Agrawal C. , Joshi S.P. and Sinha A. : Communication Research and development,
The ISRO Experience, new Delhi, Nawray Rai concept Pub. Co.
3 Best J. ( 1959) : Research in education. Englewood, Cliffs. New Jercy Prentice Hall Inc.
4. Biderman A. and Drury T. ( 1976) : Measuring work and Quality for social reporting
New York, John Willy and Sons.
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DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4203
ACTION PROJECT
CREDITS : 5
Theory : 1
Practical : 4
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop understanding regarding preparation of a proposal of action project in
a selected area of development.
2, To develop ability in conducting an action project.
CONTENT :
THEORY :
20 %
UNIT – I : Action Project
1.1 Concept of Action Project
1.2 Aspect of Action project
1.3 Abilities needed by Action Project Planner
UNIT – II : Procedure of Under taking Action Project
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Points to be considered for developing project proposal
Implementing project
Monitoring project
Evaluating project
Reporting project
PRACTICAL :
80 %
The students will be required to develop a proposal on a selected topic of a
development under the guidance of a teacher
I)
II)
The students will undertake a proposed project and will complete it within
stipulated time.
The students will prepare and submit the final report of the project.
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4204
SEMINAR
CREDITS : 2
OBJECTIVES :
1. To develop ability in reviewing literature and presenting it.
2. To develop understanding regarding the various areas and their scope in
Extension and Communication
CONTENT :
The students will be required to refer literature, conduct surveys, interviews,
observations on the selected topics and prepare and present reports on the same.
REFERENCES :
1. AHEA Journal of Home Ecanomics
2. AHEA Pub. Research Abstracts in Home Economics Education
3. Buch M.B. editor( 1974, 1970, 1983) : A survey of Research in Education.
CASE Library, M.S.U., Baroda,
4. Chandra A. & T.P. Saxena.( 1974) : Reference and Research Sources in
Home Science. Ludhiana Punjab Agricultural University Library, New Delhi.
6. Master’s theses in Department of Extension & Communication ,
Faculty of Family & Community Sciences , FSW,FEP
7. Gage, N. L. editor. ( 1963) : Handbook of Research in teaching, Chicago Illinois.
Rand. McNally and Co.
8. Indian society of Extension Education
Indian Journal of Extension Education 1965 onwards.
9. Any other Research journals and pub. related to Extension & Communication.
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4106
EXC 4205
FIELD WORK IN EXTENSION
CREDITS : 6
Practicals : 3 Credits each
Objectives :
1. To develop an understanding regarding the existing village conditions and
problems.
2. To develop an ability to plan programmes for solving the selected problems of
village
3. To evaluate the programmes conducted in the village to see the impact.
4. To develop an ability to organize camp in the village to study village life and its
problems.
PRACTICALS
This course is divided in two semesters. Students will be required to visit the
selected village and :
1. Identify groups and define them in terms of their characteristics
- Women
- Youth
- Children
- General Public
10 %
2. Identify their areas of work on the basis of
- Their interest
- Their ability
- Subject matter know - how
- Language proficiency
- Their Problems and suggestions
10 %
3. Identify various on going developmental & welfare programmes. in one’s area5 %
Of interest as well as geographical area at the time of their field work course.
4. Identify and acquaint themselves with the Institutions/ Organizations/Agencies 5%
working for Rural Development, namely,
- Government
- Non-Government/Semi-Government
- Voluntary
- 2 5. Identify and get acquainted with the process and procedure to be followed 20%
in term of - Minimum and maximum number of participants in a given
programme.
- Period of time to be utilized
- The required characteristics of the target groups.
- In terms of age, caste/community, income and educational level and land
holdings.
- The required contribution in terms of percentage by various change agents
namely
The participants, village panchayat, Taluka panchayat, Voluntary contributions by
individuals and groups.
- Technical assistance required in terms of people and physical as well as
financial assets.
6. Identify and apply approaches/methods/ materials for promotion of project 35%
such as
Approaches - Individual, Group, Mass problem solving system analysis,
Quality circle.
Methods
- Teacher centered, people centered, Materials, Written, Audiovisual.
7. Identifying implications of programme carried out in terms of
15%
- Target achieved
- Expenditure incurred
- Gain in terms of physical assets
- Gain in terms of observable behavioral change
- Gain in terms of income
- Training needs for particular group.
In case some projects cannot be completed, future actions will be suggested by
the groups/ individual working on them and experience to the future batch will be
based on that along with the above mentioned steps.
Learning experiences will be in terms of participation, observation, talks,
discussion and field visits, demonstration and workshops. Evaluation will be done on
the basis of the reports on programmes undertaken.
REFERENCES :
1. Dhama O.P. ( 1991) : Education & Communication for Development, Oxford Pub.
New Delhi
2. Chaubey B.K. ( 1979) :A handbook of Education Extension Jyoti prakashan
Allahabad.
3. Singh R. ( 1987) : Textbook of Extension Education, Sahitya Kala Prakashan,
Ludhiana
4. Supe S.V. ( 1982) : Introduction to Extension Education, Oxford pub. New Delhi
5. Roy G.L. ( 1991) : Extension Communication & Management. Naya Prakashan,
Culcutta.
6. Waghmare, S.K. ( 1989) : Exploring of Extension Excellence, Multi Tech. Pub.
Co. Bombay
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION
FACULTY OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SCIENCES
THE M. S. UNIVERSITY OF BARODA , VADODARA
EXC 4206
ORGANISATIONAL PLACEMENT
CREDITS : 5
OBJECTIVES :
1. To study the institutions with reference to their objectives, programmes,
supervision monitoring and evaluation.
2. To develop understanding/ gain experience by involving in institutional
programmes .
3. To initiate participation in project activities by trying out various approaches,
methods and communication media.
PRACTICALS :
1. Studying institution with reference to their objectives, programmes,
supervision, monitoring and evaluation
2. Involvement of students in institutional or community level training and
educational programmes for women, young girl and children.
3. Follow up of activities of the organisation with reference to assessment
evaluation.
4. Guiding personnel in the organisation for developing appropriate and relevant
IEC materials.
5. Preparation and submission of the report of the selected organisations
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