Saturday, September 13, 2014

ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY,SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS

ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

2014 SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE DS 12: SOCIAL RESEARCH-THEORY, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

INSTRUCTIONS
Assignment should be typed using 12pt Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing.
Both assignments should be between seven 6 - 7 pages long
Due date: 12th September, 2014
Late submission of assignments shall not be entertained.

ASSIGNMENT 1.
There are broadly two types of social research – quantitative and qualitative research methods. What are the philosophical foundations for these methods? How do they differ and compare with each other?
ASSIGNMENT 2
Write a mini research proposal on a topic of your choice. Your research proposal should contain the following sections:
Introduction: Introduce your topic and study , including problem statement and research questions;
Background: what got you interested in this topic, why is it worth investigating, what interest or impact will the research have, and what theoretical framework do you intend to apply to your research, analysis and discussion.
Hypothesis (OR suspicions OR assumptions OR bias OR hunch – part of reflexive process).
Mini-Literature Review: what bodies of literature and key texts will you include in your final literature review? Don’t forget to include literature on your method(s), as well as on the subject of your planned research;
Research Methodology: Be as specific as possible – methods, how you will apply them, how the data will be collected, how it will be analyzed, your projected timeline, etc. If you are planning on conducting human research, be sure to include a description of your plans for securing ethics approval. Due date 18th October,2014



ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DS 13: WOMEN, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
2014 SECOND SEMESTER
QUESTIONS:

ASSGNMENT 1
As a graduate of gender studies, your employer asks you to present a paper on the theme: the importance of gender mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting in the public sector. Discuss the issues you would raise in your presentation.

ASSIGNMENT 2
Planning in general is a systematic thought process that precedes action, during which resources in hand and those likely to be available are matched against known predicted conditions in order to achieve organizational goals. Explain the importance of planning from a gender perspective giving examples where necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 7 to 8 including references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing
Assignment 1 is due on 12th September, 2014 while assignment 2 is due on 18th October,2014

Lecturer: Yunike Z.Mutale  (Mrs.)


ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DS 14: APPROACHES TO POVERTY ALLEVIATION
2014 SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT ONE (DUE DATE: 12TH SEPT. 2014)
Select noncontributory social protection scheme that is currently being implemented in Zambia and explain how the scheme is contributing to poverty alleviation both in urban and rural areas.
ASSIGNMENT TWO (DUE DATE: 18TH OCT. 2014)
Is Zambia a predatory state? Explain your answer with statistics.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 5 to 6 excluding references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing


Course lecturer: Mrs. M. K. M. Mulunga
Contact details: chandamonde@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0964108959



ZAMBIAN OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

2014 SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE DS 12: SOCIAL RESEARCH-THEORY, METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

INSTRUCTIONS
Assignment should be typed using 12pt Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing.
Both assignments should be between seven 6 - 7 pages long
Due date: 12th September, 2014
Late submission of assignments shall not be entertained.

ASSIGNMENT 1.
There are broadly two types of social research – quantitative and qualitative research methods. What are the philosophical foundations for these methods? How do they differ and compare with each other?
ASSIGNMENT 2
Write a mini research proposal on a topic of your choice. Your research proposal should contain the following sections:
Introduction: Introduce your topic and study , including problem statement and research questions;
Background: what got you interested in this topic, why is it worth investigating, what interest or impact will the research have, and what theoretical framework do you intend to apply to your research, analysis and discussion.
Hypothesis (OR suspicions OR assumptions OR bias OR hunch – part of reflexive process).
Mini-Literature Review: what bodies of literature and key texts will you include in your final literature review? Don’t forget to include literature on your method(s), as well as on the subject of your planned research;
Research Methodology: Be as specific as possible – methods, how you will apply them, how the data will be collected, how it will be analyzed, your projected timeline, etc. If you are planning on conducting human research, be sure to include a description of your plans for securing ethics approval. Due date 18th October,2014



ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DS 13: WOMEN, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
2014 SECOND SEMESTER
QUESTIONS:

ASSGNMENT 1
As a graduate of gender studies, your employer asks you to present a paper on the theme: the importance of gender mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting in the public sector. Discuss the issues you would raise in your presentation.

ASSIGNMENT 2
Planning in general is a systematic thought process that precedes action, during which resources in hand and those likely to be available are matched against known predicted conditions in order to achieve organizational goals. Explain the importance of planning from a gender perspective giving examples where necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 7 to 8 including references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing
Assignment 1 is due on 12th September, 2014 while assignment 2 is due on 18th October,2014

Lecturer: Yunike Z.Mutale  (Mrs.)





ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DS 14: APPROACHES TO POVERTY ALLEVIATION
2014 SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT ONE (DUE DATE: 12TH SEPT. 2014)
Select noncontributory social protection scheme that is currently being implemented in Zambia and explain how the scheme is contributing to poverty alleviation both in urban and rural areas.
ASSIGNMENT TWO (DUE DATE: 18TH OCT. 2014)
Is Zambia a predatory state? Explain your answer with statistics.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 5 to 6 excluding references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing


Course lecturer: Mrs. M. K. M. Mulunga
Contact details: chandamonde@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0964108959






ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DS15: DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2, 2014: ASSINGMENTS 1 AND 2
Assignment 1: Due date: 12th September, 2014
With the coming into power of the Patriotic Front, a number of districts have been created so as to enhance decentralization. What do you think is the relationship between decentralization, democracy and governance?

Assignment 2: Due date: 18th October, 2014
To what extent has the democratization process in Zambia managed to fulfil individual aspirations of its citizens? Illustrate your answer with clear examples.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 6 to 7 pages long excluding references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing
Late submission of assignments attracts a penalty

Lecturer: TMC Mabwe



ZAMBIA OPEN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DS15: DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2, 2014: ASSINGMENTS 1 AND 2
Assignment 1: Due date: 12th September, 2014
With the coming into power of the Patriotic Front, a number of districts have been created so as to enhance decentralization. What do you think is the relationship between decentralization, democracy and governance?

Assignment 2: Due date: 18th October, 2014
To what extent has the democratization process in Zambia managed to fulfil individual aspirations of its citizens? Illustrate your answer with clear examples.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Both assignments should be between 6 to 7 pages long excluding references, typed, font 12 and 1.5 spacing
Late submission of assignments attracts a penalty

Lecturer: TMC Mabwe



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