Lecture Plan Sociology and Development
Lecture Plan Sociology and Development
Lecture Plan Sociology and Development
Mirpur, AJK
Learning Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to apprise potential engineers about social factors
that contribute towards enhancing their professional performance for the good of
society and the country. This course is culture specific and has to be taught within the
context of local and national socio-economic environment. The engineers are
expected to supervise several people in different capacities and their understanding
about human behavior is critical for their optimum performance. Modification of
human behavior or getting work done from sub-ordinates and seniors remain a major
challenge for all the professional engineers. This course will enhance understanding
about the determinants of human behavior, which ultimately will result in improved
individual efficiency.
Course Contents:
MID TERM
Week Introduction
9&10 a. Change, development, and progress
b. Development and underdevelopment
Theories of development a. Marxist and Socialist Models b. Structural
Adjustment
Week Presentations , Quiz 2, Assignment 2
11& 12 The Modernization School d. Development and Underdevelopment-Dependency
Week Determinants of Development a. Social b. Cultural c. Economic
13& 14 Technology and Development a. Technology b. Adoption of technology c. Role
of technology in development
Week Social Change and Development in Global Perspective a. The Politics of
15&16 Development: Economy, Policy, Culture b. Corporations, Classes and
Consumerism c. Gender and Development d. Transitional Practices in the
Third World
The Role of Aid in Development a. The Role of Non-government Organizations
in Development b. Development in Pakistan: A Case Study
FINAL TERM
Recommended Books:
1. Allport, G. W. (1985). The Historical Background of Modern Social Psychology. New York, Random
House.
3. DuBrin, A. J. (2007). Human Relations: Interpersonal Job Oriented Skills. New York, Prentice Hall.
4. Gardezi, H. N., Ed. (1991). Understanding Pakistan: The Colonial Factor in Societal Development.
Lahore, Maktaba Fikr-o-Danish.
5. Hafeez, S. (1991). Changing Pakistan Society. Karachi, Royal Book Company. Gardezi, H. N., Ed.
(1991).
6. Jones, G. W. (2005). "Why are Population and Development Issues not Given Priority?" Asia-
Pacific Population Journal 20(1).
8. Maser, C. (1997). Sustainable Community Development: Principles and Concepts. Florida St. Lucie
Press.
9. Nelson, N. and S. Wright (1995). Power and Participatory Development: Theory and Practice.
London, Intermediate Technology Publications.
10. Syed, S. H. (2003). The State of Migration and Multiculturalism in Pakistan: The Need for Policy
and Strategy. Islamabad, UNESCO: 1-30.
12. Webster, A. (1990). Introduction to Sociology of Development. London, Nacmillan Education Ltd.
13. Weiss, A. M. (2001). Power and civil society in Pakistan, Oxford University press.