Extension in Developing Countries

AEE 740

Department of Agricultural and Extension Education 
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 

Fall 2007


 
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Students with Disabilities
Field Trip Policy
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Topical Outline:
 
Week 1 (Aug. 28):  Course Introductions and Extension Systems Worldwide
Week 2 (Sept. 4):  Ministry Based Extension Systems and Program Needs Assessment and  Situational
                                Analysis/Rapid Rural Appraisal
Week 3 (Sept. 11):  Consulting, Public and Private Systems
Week 4 (Sept. 18):  Information Systems and Exchange, International Extension Organizations, and Extension of
                                  Information in Development Programs in Africa
Week 5 (Sept. 25):  Faith Based and Private Organizations' Extension Information Systems and Development
                                  Functions
Week 6 (Oct. 2):  Non-Government Organizations (NGO) Extension Informational Systems and Applications,
                              Program Examples and Descriptions
Week 7 (Oct. 9):  University and CALS International Development Programs and Projects in Eastern Europe,
                              Central & South America and Cultural and Communications experiences and views on
                              International Exposure - A First Timer's Observations
Week 8 (Oct. 16):  Extension Systems Class Presentation
Week 9 (Oct. 23):  Extension Systems Class Presentations; Issues; Women in Agriculture
Week 10 (Oct. 30): Input Supply Information Systems and Ministry Information Systems and Structures
Week 11 (Nov. 6): Case Study Analyses Presentations and Discussions
Week 12 (Nov. 13): Case Study Analyses Presentations and Discussions
Week 13 (Nov. 20): Case Study Analyses Presentations and Discussions
Week 14 (Nov 27): Forces Impacting Extension's Future
Week 15 (Dec. 4): Final Exam
 
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