Introduction
Development has always been subjected to critical enquiry. Rural Development is a sub-field of development studies. From this point of view, there are nine papers in this course of which seven are mandatory and two are functional. These papers bring students into discussion about issues of development, which are urgent, massive and complex.
Objectives
The objectives of this course are to acquaint the students with theories, approaches, techniques and issues of rural development.
It is also to promote the scientific approach in identifying development issues and solving problems practically regarding social, economic, political and environmental sectors.
Course Structure
Code No. | Paper | Title | Theory | Practical | Full Marks |
I | RDS 421 | Theories of Development | 70 | 30 | 100 |
II | RDS 422 | Basic Research Methods | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Second Year | |||||
III | RDS 423 | Economics and Development | 70 | 30 | 100 |
IV | RDS 424 | Society and Development | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Third Year | |||||
V | RDS 425 | Governance and Development | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Elective Paper | |||||
VI | RDS 410 | Development Practices | 70 | 30 | 100 |
Fourth Year | |||||
VII | RDS 426 | Environment and Development | 70 | 30 | 100 |
VIII | RDS 427 | Planning and Project Management | 70 | 30 | 100 |