RURAL SOCIOLOGY

 The course introduces students to basic concepts, principles and theories of sociology and dynamics of rural societies in relation to agricultural and rural development; elements and their interaction in a social system, gender issues in socialization process; inducing, managing and sustaining social change; extension education and society; external forces influencing rural livelihoods in Uganda.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  objectives are to:

• Explain the role of rural sociology in development.
• Apply sociological principles in addressing rural development. 
• Induce and manage change in social systems in relationship to both rural and urban communities.