XII--Course Descriptions
Department of Rural Extension Studies
38-200 Introduction to Rural Extension F(3-0) [0.50] |
Introduction to Rural Extension including history and philosophy; learning and motivation; the rural setting; adoption/ technology transfer processes; marketing; planning; extension teaching/communication methods and technology; evaluation; extension agencies and programs. |
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38-300 Program Development and Evaluation W(3-0) [0.50] |
Concepts and processes of program development and evaluation of rural extension programs. Programs designed with client involvement, situational analysis and priority setting will receive particular attention. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-304 Communication Process S,W(3-0). [0.50] |
Introduction to the study of the communication process, with emphasis on the examination of symbols, meaning, patterns of miscommunication and their correctives. (Offered through distance education format only.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-306 International Communication W(3-0) [0.50] |
An inquiry into the role of communication in global development. Emphasis is on the application of mass media and interpersonal communication to the development process. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-308 Technology in Extension S(3-0) [0.50] |
An examination of the issues involved in using media in formal and non-formal teaching situations. The comparative characteristics of media will be examined. The "system approach" to the adoption of teaching strategies will be emphasized. The relationships between people and machines in education will be considered. (Offered through distance education format only.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits including 27-100 or 27-120 or equivalent. |
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38-310 Teaching and Learning in Non-Formal Education W(3-0) [0.50] |
Learning principles, theories and practices in extension education. Emphasis is on non-formal teaching-learning situations. (Offered in even-numbered years.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-402 Rural Extension in Change and Development F(3-0) [0.50] |
The planning and management of development programs with emphasis on the role of non-formal education and counselling in influencing behavioral change and adoption of innovation. Case studies include cross cultural and international considerations. |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-405 Agricultural Communication F(3-0) [0.50] |
Practical and effective ways of communicating information to a broad audience via the media, focusing mainly on print media (newspapers and magazines) and agricultural media. Strong emphasis on writing and preparing ready-to-use material, and strategies for getting it published. |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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38-410 Leadership Development in Rural Organization W(3-0) [0.50] |
The management of rural extension programs with emphasis on the functions and dimensions of leadership and the development of leadership in rural organizations. (Offered in odd-numbered years.) |
Prerequisites: [10.00] credits. |
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1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar |