Rural Development new syllabus for 3rd year
Rural Development 3rd year syllabus 2075
Rural Sociology
(Theory 80 Marks)
Course No. 314 Full
Marks: 80
Paper: IV
Pass Marks: 28
Year: Third
Lecture Hours: 120
Course Objective
- The objective of this course is to acquaint
students with basic concepts, theories and methods of rural sociology and to
apply them in analyzing rural development process in Nepal.
Contents
Unit LH
1. Introduction 20
1.1 Rural Sociology: Meaning,
Nature and Importance
1.2 Relation of Rural Sociology
with other Social Sciences
1.3 Major Fields of Rural
Sociology: Subject Matters, Methods and Tools
1.4 Different Branches of Rural
Sociology
1.5 Applied Sociology in Rural
Development
2. Rural Social
Structure 25
2.1 Characteristics of Rural People
and Rural Life
2.2 Physical, Social and Economic
Structure of Rural Society
2.3 Social Institution: Family,
Marriage, Kinship, Polity and Economy
2.4 Social Stratification: Caste,
Class, Gender and Ethnicity
2.5 Social Process: Acculturation, Enculturation,
Accommodation, Integration
3. Social Change 20
3.1 Concept and Meaning
3.2 Sources of Change
3.3 Factors of Social Change
(Demography, Technology and Economy)
3.4 Relation between Social,
Cultural and Political Changes and Development
3.5 Social Mobilization and its
Role in Social Change
4. Approaches of
Development 25
4.1 State-Led Development
4.2 Market-Led Development
4.3 NGO-Led Development
4.4 People Centered Development
4.5 Self-Help Development
4.6 Localization of Development
5. Organization and
Leadership 20
5.1 Concept and Meaning of
Organization
5.2 Basic Elements of Organization
5.3 Induced and Indigenous
Organization
5.4. Leader and Leadership in
Organization
5.5. Elements, Nature and
Characteristics of Leadership
6. Methods of study 10
6.1 Concept and Meaning of 'Field
work'
6.2 Methods of Field Work – Rapport
Building, Survey, PRA and RRA
6.3 Preparation of Field Report
References
Adhikari, S.P., (1980). Rural Development in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Sajha Prakashan.
Bhattachan, K. & Mishra, C. (1997). Development
Practices in Nepal. Kathmandu: Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology,
Tribhuvan University.
Bhusan, V. & Sachadeva, D.R. (2000). An Introduction to
Sociology. Allabhad: Kitab Mahal
Bongartz, H. & Dahal, D.R. (1996). Development Studies.
Kathmandu: Nepal Foundation of Advanced Studies/Friedrich Ebert Stiftung.
Chitamber, J.B.
(1997). An Introduction to Rural Sociology. New Delhi: New age International
(P) Ltd.
Dale, R.(2000). Organizations and Development: Strategies,
Structure and Processes. New Delhi: Saga Publication.
Desai, A.R. (1992). Rural Sociology in India. Bombay:
Population Prakashan.
Dube, S.C. (1988). Modernization and Development: The Search
for Alternative Paradigm. New Delhi: V. Publication.
Foster, G. M. (1962). Traditional Cultures and the impact of
Technological Change. New York.
Gugung, S.B. (1998). Rural Development Approaches in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Deva Publication.
Kothari, C. R. (1993). Research Methodology: Methods and
Techniques. New Delhi: Wilry Eastern Limited.
Mathema, K. and R. B. (2001). Strategies of Rural
Development in Nepal: Some Observation, Some Thoughts. Kathmandu: Sewa Printing
Press.
Regmi, R. K. (2001).
The Essentials of Sociology. Kathmandu: Suroj Printers.
Subedi, N.R. (2006). Rural Development in Nepal. Prospects
and Challenges. Kathmandu: Center for Good Governance and Development.
Wolff, H. K. & Pant, P. R. (2003). A Handbook for Social
Science Research and Thesis Writing. Kathmandu: Buddha Academic Publishers and
Distributor Pvt. Ltd.
Practical
(20 Marks)
Full Marks: 20
Pass Marks: 10 Lecture
Hours: 30
Instructions:
- This course offers students to
involve in report writing for the partial fulfillment of the requirement which
is compulsory to all. For it, students should be in close coordination with
their subject teachers for the completion of the task. The potential area of
the task can be on the topic related to rural sociology i.e. population and
Health, forestry and bio-diversity, education and employment, gender, child
labor, ethnicity and national integration and other relevant topics.
- The final report should be
submitted to the respective college. The students should compulsorily present
their accomplished task for final evaluation and approval in the presence of
respective teachers and external.
- Students should bear the expenses associated
with field study and other research related activities as fixed by respective
campuses.
Report Format:
- Face-Sheet (with study title,
submitted to- department/campus, submitted by-name of student, T.U. Regd. No. and class roll
no.)
Acknowledgements
Contents
- Background of
the Study, Significance of the Study, Objectives of the Study, Methodologies,
Study Area Description, Highlight of Major Field Activities, Analysis and
Presentation of Data, Findings of the Study, Conclusion and Recommendations
- References
Appendix
Page Format: Margin- Standard (1 inch each side) Font - Times New Roman,
titles font size-14, text font size-12, 1.5 line space, pages: 20-25 at
Microsoft Word.
Government, Institutions and Local Governance(Theory 80 Marks)
Course No. 315 Full
Marks: 80
Paper: V Pass
Marks: 28
Year: Third Lecture Hours:
120
Course Objectives
- To provide the students with the
concept and knowledge about the government and its relationship with democracy,
governance and local development in the context of Nepal.
- To instruct the students with
knowledge about the role of local governments, political parties, civil
society, civic organizations CBOs, pressure groups and I/NGOs for the local
development.
- To prepare the students with in-depth
knowledge about the linkage and relationships of government and local
government.
- After completing the course, the students
will be able to understand the role of government, institutions and local
governance in the context of rural development.
Contents
Unit LH
1. Government and
Governance 25
1.1 Meaning and Concept of
Government and Governance
1.2 Types and Role of Government
1.3 Organs of Government:
Executive, Legislative and Judiciary
1.4 Forms of Governance: Unitary
and Federalism
1.5 Concept and Elements of Good
Governance
2. Local Governments in Nepal 25
2.1 Concept of Local Governments
2.2 Composition, Power and
Functions of DDC, VDC and Municipality
2.3 Opportunities and Challenges of
Local Governments
2.4 Role of Local Governments in
Rural Development
3. Local Democracy
and Constitution in Nepal 25
3.1 Meaning and Concept of
Democracy
3.2 Nature and Characteristics of
Democracy
3.3 Constitutional History of Nepal
Prior to 2047 B.S.
3.4 Features of the Constitution of
the Kingdom of Nepal, 2047 with specific Reference to Local Development
3.5 Features of
the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 with specific Reference to Local
Development
3.6 Features of Current
Constitution of Nepal
4. Electoral System
and Democratic Political Institutions
15
4.1 Electoral System: Direct,
Indirect and Proportional Representation
4.2 Concept and Characteristics of
Political Party
4.3 Political Participation and its
Implication in Rural Development
4.4 Role of Political Parties in
Rural Development
5. Local Government
and Administrative System 15
5.1 Concept, Characteristics and
Development of Nepalese Administrative System
5.2 Local Administrative Units and
their Linkages with Local Bodies
5.3 Concept and Role of Bureaucracy
with People and Development
5.4 Decentralization Scheme in
Nepal: Concept, Characteristics and its Development
6. Civil Society,
Civic Institutions and Rural Development 15
6.1 Role of CBOs, NGOs and INGOs in Social
Mobilization and Development
6.2 Role of Media in Rural Development
6.3 Constitutional Organs and Role
in Development: National Alert Center (NAC) and Commission for Investigation of
Abuse of Power and Authority (CIAA)
6.4 Civic
Institutions and Role in Rural Development: Ward Citizen Forum (WCF) and
Citizen Awareness Center (CAC)
6.5 Meaning and definition of
Horizontal Learning Program (HLP) in local governance
References
Dahal, D. R. and Bongartz, H. (1993). Development Theories –
NGOs and Self-Help Organizations. Kathmandu: NEFAS/ FES.
Dahal, D. R. (1994). Decentralization and Development in
Nepal. Kathmandu: NEFAS.
-------- (1996). The Challenges
to Good Governance. Kathmandu: Center for Good Governance and Development
Studies.
-------- (2001). The Civil Society in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Center for Development and Governance.
Dahal, R. K. (2005). Rural Development Politics in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Dikshanta Pustak Bhandar.
-------- (2010). State and Rural
Development in Nepal. Kathmandu: Dikshanta Pustak Bhandar.
GON (2063BS.). The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063.
Kathmandu: His Government of Nepal.
HMG/N (2055BS.). Local Self Governance Act, 2055. Kathmandu:
His Majesty's Government, Nepal.
--------
(2047B.S.). Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal, 2055. Kathmandu: His
Majesty's Government, Nepal.
Kapoor, A. C. (1981). Principles of Government. New Delhi:
S. Chand Ltd.
Khan, Md., Akvar A. and Huttalib (1982). Theory of Local
Government. New Delhi: Sterling Publication.
Khanal, R. (1991). Democracy in Nepal. Kathmandu: Shanti
Publication.
MOFALD (Various Issues). Swasasan. Kathmandu: Ministry of
Federal Affairs and Local Development.
Rijal, Y. R. (2011). Local Governance and Institutions.
Kathmandu: Bhrikuti Academic Publication.
Shrestha, A. P. & Dahal, S.R. (eds.) (2001). Issues of
Governance in Nepal, Kathmandu: NEFAS/CASAC/FES.
Sharma, P. (2002). Local Development Planning in Nepal.
Kathmandu: Kshitiz Prakashan.
Shrestha, R. (2005). State and Rural Development. Kathmandu:
New Hira Books Enterprises.
Shrestha, T. N. (1996). Concept of Local Government and
Decentralization. Kathmandu: Joshi Publication.
-------- (1999). Concept of Local
Self Government. Kathmandu: Joshi Publication.
Upreti, H. (1996). Crisis of Governance: A Study of
Political Economic Issues of Nepal. Kathmandu: Center for Governance and
Development Studies.
Practical
(20 Marks)
Full Marks: 20
Pass Marks: 10 Lecture
Hours: 30
Instructions:
- The students are to be placed in
different VDCs or DDCs for the practical of this paper. They are expected to
give at least twenty four hours of field study under the close supervision of
assigned faculty member/s and present their field report immediately at the end
of their field study. The final report should be submitted to the respective
college. The students should compulsorily present their accomplished task for
final evaluation and approval in the presence of respective faculty member/s
and external.
- Students
should bear the expenses associated with field study and other research related
activities as fixed by respective campuses.
Areas of Field Study:
- Planning Process, Effectiveness
of Project Selection, Strategies of Local Resources Mobilization,
Implementation Mechanism, Monitoring and Evaluation aspects of Village
Development Committee or District Development Committee.
Field Report Format:
- Face-Sheet (with study title,
submitted to- department/campus, submitted by-name of student, T.U. Regd.
No.and class roll no.)
Acknowledgements
Contents
- Background of the Study, Significance of the
Study, Objectives of the Study, Methodologies, Study Area Description,
Highlight of Major Field Activities, Analysis and Presentation of Data,
Findings of the Study, Conclusion, Recommendations
- References
Appendix
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titles font size -14, text font size-12, 1.5 line space, pages: 20-25 at
Microsoft Word.
Rural Development
PracticesFunctional Paper
(Theory 50 Marks)
Course No. 316 Full
Marks: 50
Paper: VI Pass
Marks: 18
Year: Third
Lecture Hours: 75
Course Objectives
- The objective
of this course is to make the students well acquainted with the methods and
practices of rural development adopted in Nepal and the SAARC countries and to
conduct independent project on rural areas.
Contents
Unit LH
1. Rural Development
Practice in Nepal 6
1.1 Historical Background
1.2 Institutional Development
a. Integrated Rural Development Programme
(IRDP)
b. Small Farmer
Development Programme (SEDP)
c. Remote Area
Development Programme (RADP)
2. Micro Finance 6
2.1 Meaning and History of
Microfinance
2.2 Sources of Microfinance (Formal
and Informal Sources)
2.3 Impact of Financial Services on
the Lives of Rural People
3. Agricultural and
Natural Resource Management Programme 6
3.1 Community Forestry Programme
3.2 Farmers Managed Irrigation
System
3.3 Rural Energy Development
Programme
4. Rural Social
Services Programme 8
4.1 Health, Drinking Water Services
4.2 Education
4.3 Family Planning and Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
4.4 Maternal and Child Care
5. Non-Governmental
Organizations in Rural Development 4
5.1 Meaning and Classifications of
NGOs
5.2 NGOs Roles And Activities
6. Rural Development
Practices in Other Countries 20
6.1 Bangladesh: The Gramin Bikas
Bank-Rural Credit Programme
6.2 Bhutan: Chukha Project
6.3 India: The AMUL Dairy
Cooperatives
6.4 Pakistan: Aga Khan Rural
Support Programme (AKRSP)
6.5 Srilanka: The Savings and
Credit Cooperatives Movement (SANASA)
References
Acharya, V. R. (2005). Nepalko Shram Arthashastra.
Kathmandu: NEFAS/FES. ADB/Nepal (2003). Rural Finance in Nepal. Kathmandu:
ADB/Nepal.
Baral, J. and
Koirala, K. (1998). Integrated Rural Development in Nepal. New Delhi: Sterling
Publishers.
Basnyat, N. B. (1976). Brief History of Cooperative Movement
in Nepal. Kathmandu: Cooperative Department.
Cohen, S. P. (2005). The Ideas of Pakistan. Delhi: Oxford.
Crowell, D.W. (2003). SEWA Movement and Rural Development.
New Delhi: Sage Publication.
Dahal, D. R. and
Bongartz, H. (1993). Development Theories – NGOs and Self-Help Organizations.
Kathmandu: NEFAS/ FES.
Dahal, M. K. & Horst, M.(eds.) (1997). Social Economy
& National Development. Kathmandu: NEFAS/FES.
Dubey, M. K. (2003). Rural Development in India. New Delhi:
Mittal Publication.
Hye, H. A. (1999). Integrated Approaches to Rural
Development. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
Khatat, R. S. (1999). Bhutan in SAARC. New Delhi: South
Asian Publishers.
MOF (latest). Economic Survey. Kathmandu: Ministry of
Finance.
NPC (latest). Five
Year and Interim Plans of Nepal. Kathmandu: National Planning Commission.
Pokhrel, B. (2004). Rural Political Economy of Nepal.
Kathmandu: New Hira Book Enterprises.
Rizal, Dhruba (2002).
Administrative System in Bhutan: Retrospect and Prospect. Delhi: Author Press.
Singh, K. (2003). Rural Development (4th ed.). New Delhi:
Vistaar Publication.
Singh, S.P. (2003). Planning and Management for Rural
Development. New Delhi: Mittal Publication.
Yunus, M. and Parmer, A. (2003). South Asia: A Historical
Narrative. New York: Oxford.
Practical
(50 Marks)
Full Marks: 50
Pass Marks: 25 Lecture
Hours: 75
Instructions:
- All the third year students are
compulsory to carry out independent study (research) project in the area of
rural development under the close supervision of research guide.
- All third year students are
required to present a final project report as a partial fulfillment of the
requirement of the course. The project report should be field-based research
project.
- The students
should conduct the project under the research guide on various rural
development issues. The research report will be evaluated on the basis of
following criteria.
- Clarity on the research topic 5
-
Interlink age between research topic, questions, objectives and findings 15
- Appropriateness of the methodology 5
- Formatting and Organization of
the report 5
- Internal and external evaluation (includes originality and
presentation) 20
Note:
- The researcher
(student) has to approach concerned VDC in person and need to bring the recommendation letter from the VDC
administration.
- Students should bear the expenses
associated with field study and other research related activities as fixed by
respective campuses.
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titles font size -14, text font size-12, 1.5 line space, pages: 30-35 at
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