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SOC 113 Course Outline

This document outlines the course details for SOC 113: Introduction to Development Studies, a 100-level introductory course offered by the Department of Sociology at the University of Lagos in Nigeria. It is convened by Prof. Nduka NWABUEZE and Prof. ‘Bola AMAIKE. The course introduces students to the history, scope, and conceptual foundations of development studies and stimulates their interest in further development courses. Over 16 weeks, topics will include the meaning and theories of development, interdisciplinary perspectives, the role of the state and citizens, and issues like rural/urban development, environment, gender, and population. References for the course are also provided.

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SOC 113 Course Outline

This document outlines the course details for SOC 113: Introduction to Development Studies, a 100-level introductory course offered by the Department of Sociology at the University of Lagos in Nigeria. It is convened by Prof. Nduka NWABUEZE and Prof. ‘Bola AMAIKE. The course introduces students to the history, scope, and conceptual foundations of development studies and stimulates their interest in further development courses. Over 16 weeks, topics will include the meaning and theories of development, interdisciplinary perspectives, the role of the state and citizens, and issues like rural/urban development, environment, gender, and population. References for the course are also provided.

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES


UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Conveners:
Prof. Nduka NWABUEZE - [email protected], D213, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Prof. ‘Bola AMAIKE – [email protected] , A235, Arts Block, Faculty of Arts.

SOC 113: Introduction to Development Studies

This course is an introductory (100 level) course in the Department of Sociology. It is the fresh students’
first point of entry into the wide, stimulating and inestimably desirable subject of economic growth,
human welfare and social change. The course represents the first step into highlighting the synergy
between Sociological studies and Development studies. SOC 113 introduces students into the history,
scope and conceptual foundations of development studies. In addition, it serves to stimulate the interest
and curiosity of aspiring Sociologists in other development courses that lie ahead of them. Finally, the
course attempts to draw out the complementary linkage between Sociology and Development studies.

TOPICS IN WEEKS

Weeks 1 & 2:

 The Meaning and Scope of Development studies.

 The History and Justification of Development studies.

Weeks 3 & 4:

 The Nature of Development studies.

 Interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary perspectives in Development studies.

Weeks 5 & 6:

 The meaning and Nature of Development

 Theories and Strategies of Development.

 Development Studies in Sociology – approaches to Development studies.

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Weeks 7 & 8

 The Nature and functions of the State.

 Character of the State and Development.

 Roles of the State in Development.

Weeks 9 & 10

 Citizenship and Development

 Roles of citizens in Development.

Week 11

 Rural and urban Development: Issues and Strategies.

Weeks 12 & 13

 Environment and Sustainable Development.

Weeks 14 & 15

 Gender, Population dynamics and Development

Week 16

 Revision /Assessment

References

Ake, C. (2001). Democracy and Development in Africa. Spectrum Books Limited. Ibadan: African
center for Democratic Governance.

Desai, V. & Potter, R.B. (2008). The Companion to Development Studies. 2nd Edition. London: Hodder
Education.

Nnoli, O. (1993). Dead-end to Nigerian Development : an Investigation on the Social, Economic and
Political Crisis in Nigeria. Dakar, Senegal: CODESRIA.

Nnoli, O. (1991). Path to Nigeria’s development. Dakar, Senegal. CODESRIA.

Nwabueze, N., Bammeke, O. & Nnorom, C.C.P. (2014). The Social Sciences, Humanities and the
Human Condition: A Festschrift: Oyekanmi @ 65. Lagos: Department of Sociology, University of
Lagos, Nigeria.

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