The course examines the major theories, models, and frameworks for planned/strategic communication and their application in the conception, design, implementation, and evaluation of communication-based programmes and interventions. Students learn in greater depth about the various approaches to social and behavioral change and the use of strategic communication to address development challenges in areas such as health, population, science, environment, agriculture, livelihood, gender, and conflic
By the end of the course the student will be able to:1. Understand the major theories, models and frameworks for planned/strategic communication.2. Identify which theories, models, and frameworks are applicable to particular situations and communication problems