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BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONALS (BUP)

SEMESTER OUTLINE

PREFACE

1. General. This tentative Semester Outline is the overall pen picture of the academic curriculum blended with series of learning events from social activities and numerous enjoyable events for an effective learning to be fit in the competitive world. Its core theme is to provide a panoramic view of the comprehensive Semester Outline of the courses of 1st year, 1st semester and includes a column each for the Day/Date, Class timing, Name of the section, Location (Classroom number), Course code, Topic/Event, Teacher/Faculty member and Remarks/Discussion points. The Semester Outline is also a basic guideline indicating the modes of conduct of the course curriculum. It accommodates all relevant information required for the whole semester including all central events (e.g. sports, games or cultural competitions, National Day(s) celebrations, seminars, cultural programs, etc.). In a nutshell, this Semester Outline is the ready reckoner to all your questions regarding the program.

2. Semester Starting and Finishing Dates. The semester starts on 01 January 2019 and finishes on 30 June 2019.

3. Timing and Conduct of Classes. The academic week starts on Sunday and finishes on Thursday, making it a five-day working week. Each Section shall have two classes per day. So, there will be total ten classes per week for each section which would include two classes of each course. Each class shall be of 90 minutes duration, of which 60 minutes shall be dedicated for lecture, and the rest 30 minutes shall be spent for discussions by the students. The mode and conduct of discussions shall be designed by the class-teacher as per the ‘Remarks/Discussion points’ column of the ‘Class Routine’ given in the following pages. Apart from the planned classes, makeup classes will be conducted on Saturday as per plan of the Department.

4. Name of Courses with Codes. The name of the Courses with Course codes of 1st semester have been stated below:

Serial Course Code Name of the Course Credit

1. BDS-1101 Introduction to Development Studies 3

2. BDS-1102 History of Development and Underdevelopment 3

3. BDS-1103 Bangladesh and International Studies 3

4. BDS-1104 Presentation Skill Development 3

5. BDS-1105 Functional English 3

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5. Grading System. Grading system shown in the table below will be followed by all courses:

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point80% and above A+ (A Plus) 4.0075% to < 80% A (A Regular) 3.7570% to < 75% A- (A Minus) 3.5065% to < 70% B+ (B Plus) 3.2560% to < 65% B (B Regular) 3.0055% to < 60% B- (B Minus) 2.7550% to < 55% C+ (C Plus) 2.5045% to < 50% C (C Regular) 2.2540% to < 45% D 2.00

< 40% F 0.00--------------------- I Incomplete--------------------- W Withdrawn

6. Course Outlines. The course outlines of five courses of 1st semester are given as per Annexure-A, Annexure-B, Annexure-C, Annexure-D, Annexure-E:

Annexure-A = Page no: Annexure-B = Page no: Annexure-C = Page no: Annexure-D = Page no: Annexure-E = Page no:

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7. Assessment System. The assessment system for the courses is as under:

Ser Events Weightage Remarks

1 Semester Final Exam 50%2 Midterm Exam 20%3 Class Tests (Total Four) 10% Best 3, out of 44 Term Paper 10%

5 Individual Assignments / Group Case Studies / Presentations 05%

6 Class Attendance 05%

Total 100%

6. Conclusion. This Semester outline, with its all information and instructions, welcomes the students to be a proud member of BUP. It sets the tone and describes the general academic environment of the University, in addition to the Semester Outline for the 1 st Semester of the 1st Year of Bachelor of Social Science (Honors) in Development Studies of Session 2017. In fact, it is a complete guideline for the students for the Semester, so that there is no room for any confusion on anyone’s part. It also gives a clear picture of what BUP wants to impart to the students as well as what is expected out of the students. Disciplinary aspects are also mentioned enabling the students to have a prior understanding of the culture of discipline of BUP. It is expected that students shall take all instructions and information by heart and follow the same with utmost sincerity. It is worth mentioning that curriculum of BUP is not only a bundle of strict routines and their observances, but also a place where students shall learn to be a good and knowledgeable citizen with excellent presentation skill. The Semester is full of fun and frolics apart from the pure academic curriculum, which the students shall come across as the Semester unfolds with the passage of time. We hopeall students shall successfully complete the Semester with praiseworthy results. Welcome to BUP once again.

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CLASS ROUTINE-2019BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (BDS), FASS

1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 01Date /Day

Time Loc Course Code

Events/Topics Teachers/Faculty Members

Remarks / Discussion points

06 JanSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Introductory Class (1) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Introduction/overview of the course2. Discussion on course assessments and deadlines3. Importance and relevance of the course4. Learning outcomes5. Expectations from the course (??)

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

Course Overview and An Introduction to Development Studies (1)

Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Student’s conception about Development Studies2. Reasons for choosing Development Studies3. Rationale of Development Studies4. Development discourse in brief

07 Jan Mon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students (1)

Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Syntax2. Syntactic Categories3. Lexicon4. Transformational rules

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Introduction and Overview of

the Course (1) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Introduction and icebreaking session (All students)2. Brief overview of the course, assessments and deadlines 3. Expectation from the course4. Importance of Presentation Skill

08 JanTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Overview of the Course on History of Development and Underdevelopment (1)

Lec Loban Rahman1. What is Development Studies? 2. Why is studying development important? 3. Relevance of the subject in Bangladesh 4. Prospect of working in development sector

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103

A brief profile of Bangladesh: location, geography, demography, culture etc. (2)

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Bangladesh: at a glance2. Geographical location3. Demographic features of Bangladesh (e.g. population structure and growth, composition and

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distribution of population etc.)4. Famous personalities 5. Culture of Bangladesh

09 Jan Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Basic Grammar (2) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1.Right form of verbs 2 Sentences and clauses3 Formal academic language4. Homonyms

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Anatomy of a successful

presentation (2) Lec Manila Khisa

1.Parts of successful presentation2.Dynamic introduction3.Powerful conclusion4.Randomly selected student presentation

10 Jan Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

Origin and Evolution of Development Studies as a Discipline of Social Sciences (2)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Origin of development thinking2. Development Studies as a discipline of Social Sciences 3. Multi-disciplinary vs. Inter-disciplinary subject4. True nature of Development Studies

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Rationale, Focus and Subject

Matter of Development Studies (2) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Rationale of Development Studies 2. Subject matter of Development Studies3. Boundaries of Development Studies4. Common critiques of Development Studies

11 Jan Fri Weekly Holiday

12 Jan Sat

Weekly Holiday

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1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 02Date/Day


Events Teachers/Faculty Members


13 JanSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 The political history of

Bangladesh – I (3) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1.From the Mughal empire to British empire 2 British regime: a bird’s eye view3. Towards partition4.The new nation of Pakistan: history of oppression

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

The Meaning of Development: Development as a Multi-dimensional Concept (3) Class Test 1


1. Definition of ‘Development’2. Development as multi-dimensional process 3. Development as an economic process 4. Concept of ‘Third World Development’

14 JanMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Basic Grammar (3) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1.Formal and informal styles of writing2.Commonly misused words3.Confusingly related words4.Stylistic problems

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104

Understanding audience differences (3) Assign Term Paper

Lec Manila Khisa

1. Different types of presentations2. Identifying different types of audience3. Identifying own presentation style4. Randomly selected student presentation

15 JanTue 0830-

1000CR-1002 BDS-1102

Radical History of Development Studies: Exploring the Colonial Legacy (3) Assign Term Paper

Lec Loban Rahman1. Colonization and Colonialism 2. Colonial Administration 3. Decolonization and colonial legacy 4. Post-independence development

1015-1145

CR-704 BDS-1103 04: The political history of Bangladesh – II (4)Assign Term Paper

Lec Tanjila Afrin 1. Language movement2. Provincial election of 19543. Education movement of 1962 4. Six points movement of 19665.Mass upsurge 19696. Political mobilization and events leading to

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independence in 1971

16 Jan Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105

Basic Grammar (4)

Assign Term Paper


1.Problem vocabulary2. Prepositions3. Common combinations with prepositions4. Techniques to improve and expand vocabulary

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104

High and low: Adding vocal variety (4) Class Test 1

Lec Manila Khisa

1. Techniques for adding vocal and visual variety2. Aspects of effective speaking 3. Controlling voice volume 4. Randomly selected student presentation

17 Jan Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

Meaning and Definition of Development vis-à-vis Underdevelopment (4) Class Test 1

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Conventional thinking on Development (Social Evolutionism, Individualism & Economism)2. Problems with conventional definition of development 3. Concept of ‘Modernity’ and ‘Tradition’4. Landmark in the Western view of history

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Definitions and Interpretations of Development and its various Dimensions (4) Assign Term Paper


1. Different aspects of development 2. Economic growth and development 3. Social aspects of development 4. Environmental aspects of development


19 Jan Sat Weekly Holiday

CLASS ROUTINE-2019

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BACHELOR OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (BDS), FASS1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 03Date/Day




20 Jan Sun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103

The political history of Bangladesh – III (5)Class Test 1

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Liberation war of 1971 and birth of Bangladesh2. The beginning of the war: 1970’s national election 3. The non-cooperation movement, historic speech of 7th March 4.Formal journey towards independence: declaration of independence 5. War of nine months and the independence of a new nation

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

Defining the Developing World: Structural Diversity of Developing and Least Developed Countries (5)


1. Heterogeneity of the developing world 2. Colonial legacy as common historical background 3. Structure of the economy of developing countries 4. External dependency and its implications

21 Jan Mon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Introductory discussion on writing (5)Class Test 1


1. Process writing2. Product Writing3. Prewriting4. Drafting and revising

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Overcoming the fear of public

speaking (5) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Different techniques used for reducing shyness 2. Coping up with stage phobia 3. Managing nerves, stress and anxiety4. Randomly selected student presentation

22 Jan Tue

0830-1000

CR-1002

BDS-1102 Metamorphoses of Development as a Western Myth (5)

Lec Loban Rahman 1. Aristotle and antiquity: Development as natural process 2. Enlightenment and infinite progress 3. Concept of Social Evolutionism (Charles Darwin and Herbert Spencer)4. Roots of Western belief in development 5. How social evolutionism justified colonialism 6. Development is solution or problem in itself

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1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 An overview of Bangladesh: (1971-

to up to today (6) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. A state is born: new challenges 2. New government: initial challenges for nation building 3. Leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: post-independence period 4. Bangladesh under different political regimes (1971 to 2018)5. Digital Bangladesh

23 Jan Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Developing word-power (6) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Selecting the right word 2. Proper organization of a sentence 3. Power of words4. Writing for an unknown audience

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Tickling the funny bone: How and

when to use humor (6) Lec Manila Khisa

1.Adding humor to presentation2. When and how much3. Ways of adding humor4. Randomly selected student presentation

24 Jan Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

Ideas and Evolution of Development Thinking: Classical Thinkers of Development (6)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Adam Smith and ‘Wealth of Nations’2. Malthus and over population 4. Durkheim and his ideas 3. Marx and capitalist development 4. Max Weber and spirit of capitalism

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Common Characteristics of Developing Countries (Case Study on Bangladesh) (6)


1. Common features of developing countries2. Geography of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 3. Demography of developing world 4. Comparison between Developing countries and Developed countries


26 Jan Sat Weekly Holiday

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1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 04Date/Day




27 Jan Sun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Topography of Bangladesh (7)

Assign Group Case Study Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Definition of topography2. Landforms of Bangladesh 3. River system of Bangladesh4. Wetlands of Bangladesh5. Contribution of topographical features to the

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Key Actors in Development

Thinking and Practice (7) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Linking development theory and practice 2. Key actors of development 3. Government and NGOs4. Multilateral agencies

28 Jan Mon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Developing word-power (7) Assign Group Case Study Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Contextual word learning 2. Learning through exposure 3. Need-based words 4. Variety of words

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Managing questions (7)

Assign Group Case Study Lec Manila Khisa

1. Preparing for the question-and-answer session2. Types of questions to expect3. Tracking the question-and-answer session4. randomly selected student presentation

29 Jan Tue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Selected Key Ideas and Thoughts in Development (7) Assign Group Case Study

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Basic ideas and thoughts in development2. Prominent development thinker: Amartya Kumar Sen (Development as Freedom)3. Prominent development thinker: Gunnar Myrdal (Asian Drama) 4. Prominent development thinker: Robert Chambers (Participatory Rural Appraisal)

1015-1145

CR-704 BDS-1103 Climate of Bangladesh (8) Lec Tanjila Afrin 1. Characteristics of tropical monsoon climate2. Temperature, rainfall, humidity

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3. Natural disasters4. Significance of climate pattern on economy of

Bangladesh 5. Climate change impacts in Bangladesh: an

introduction

30 Jan Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Improving writing skill (8) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Difficulty getting started on writing assignments2. Mental fatigue while writing3. Inconsistent legibility in writing4. Uneven writing tempo and poorly planned papers

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Effective visual aids (8) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Brightness and afterimage2. Layout, templates and typefaces 3. Using presentation software to the full4. Randomly selected student presentation

31 Jan Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Development as ‘Social

Transformation’ (8) Lec Loban Rahman

1. Idea of social progress 2. Traditional vs. modern societies 3. Concept of social evolution 4. Development as the process of social transformation and historical change

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Basic School of Thoughts in Development: Key Approaches in Development Thinking and Practice (8) Assign Group Case Study


1. Basic ideas and thoughts in development2. Major School of Thoughts in Development3. Main approaches to development 4. Alternative approaches to development

01 Feb Fri Weekly Holiday

02 Feb Sat Weekly Holiday

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1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 05Date/Day




03 FebSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103

Natural resources of Bangladesh (9)Class Test 2

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Natural resources: gifts of nature 2. Debate over natural resources3. Forest resources 4. Mineral resources5. Water resources6. Marine resources 7. Significance of natural resources to the economic development of Bangladesh

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Classical Theories of

Development (9)Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Adam Smith and Free market 2. Malthus and over population 3. Marx and capitalist development 4. Max Weber and spirit of capitalism

04 FebMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Improving writing skills (Academic) (9)Class Test 2


1. Techniques to develop a successful project proposal2. Different parts of a project proposal3. Dissertation 4. Thesis

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Preparation and practice (9) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Space 2. The presentation area3. Prior practice4. Randomly selected student presentation

05 FebTue 0830-

1000CR-1002 BDS-1102

Development as ‘Managed Change’ (9)Class Test 2

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Invention of development 2. Pursuit of development as modernist project 3. Eurocentric view of development 4. Development as economic growth 5. Development interventions and programs

1015-1145

CR-704 BDS-1103 Major environmental challenges of Bangladesh (10)

Lec Tanjila Afrin 1. Natural resource degradation2. Natural disasters3. Environmental pollution

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4. Waste management 5. Climate change

06 Feb Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Improving writing skills

(Academic) (10) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. ISBN2. Fiction and non-fiction books3. Journal entries 4. Publishing companies

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104

Building essential vocabularies for effective written and oral presentation, describing an event (10)Class Test 2

Lec Manila Khisa

1. Importance of vocabulary 2. Techniques on how to improve vocabulary 3. Vocabulary for presentations 4. Practice session

07 Feb Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

History of Development: Capitalism and Colonialism, 1700 to 1949 (10)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. History of capitalism in Europe 2. Great Colonial Powers of Europe 3. The League of Nations and the Mandate System 4. Beginning of International Cooperation

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Contemporary Theories of Development (10) Class Test 2


1. Colonization and Decolonization2. Aftermath of World War II and Cold War3. Post War reconstruction/Marshal Plan4. Bretton Woods Institutions

08 FebFri Weekly Holiday


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1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 06Date/Day




10 FebSun

Saraswati Puja

11 FebMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Instructions & general information for listening practices (11)


1. Listening comprehension script2. Analysis-scoring sheet3. Necessity of listening practice4. Listening practice activities

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Video analysis: Ted Talk

presentations (11) Lec Manila Khisa

1.Watch Ted Talk videos2. Analysis of Ted Talk3. Student discussion on Ted Talk video4. Randomly selected student presentation

12 FebTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

History of Development: The Making of the World System (11)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Demise of colonial empire and decolonization2. Cold War and First World, Second World and Third World 3. Invention of Development 4. President Truman’s Point Four Declaration 5. US Hegemony

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Challenges of Waste

Management (11) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Definition and types of wastes 2. Waste management 3. Municipal solid waste management (MSWM)4. Waste management system in developed and developing countries 5. Faulty waste management system of Bangladesh

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13 Feb Wed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Listening from IELTS resources

& British Council resources (12) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. How to access various resources 2. Techniques for developing listening skill3. Common mistakes in listening tests4. How to avoid the mistakes in listening tests

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104

Understanding Different Presentation Situations (Classroom, presenting in competitions, presenting in front subordinates etc.) (12)

Lec Manila Khisa

1. Presentation situations2. Presentation on assessment of the situation3. Managing the presentation event 4. Randomly selected student presentation

14 Feb Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

The Invention of Development: The Post-Colonial Era, 1949 to onwards (12)

Lec Loban Rahman1. New world view of underdevelopment 2. Development vs. underdevelopment 3. Underdevelopment in Third World 4. The ‘Development Age’ as new paradigm

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Modernization Theory and its

Critique –I (11) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Early theories of economic growth 2. Rostow’s stages of growth theory 3. Lewis’ two sector model 4. Logic of modernization theory

15 FebFri Weekly Holiday



1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 07Date/Day




17 Feb 0830- CR-701 BDS-1103 Climate Change in both Lec Tanjila Afrin 1.Climate Change & Development: Inter-relations 15

Sun

1000

Bangladesh and Global Context: An instance of the revenge of the earth – I (12) Submit Group Case Study

2. Parameters of Climate Change3. State of Climate Change: Global scenario 4. State of Climate Change: Bangladesh Scenario

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Modernization Theory and its

Critiques –II (12) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Structural change models 2. International Aid and development intervention 3. Debt crisis and Structural Adjustment Programs 4. Major criticisms of modernization theory

18 FebMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Writing research report/ project proposals (13) Submit Group Case Study Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Bibliography2. References3. Differences between bibliography and references4. Referencing styles

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Presentations Do’s and Don’ts

(13) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Discussions on different Do’s2. Discussion on different Don’ts3. Video demonstrations4. Randomly selected student presentation

19 Feb Tue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

International Doctrine and Institutions for Development (13)Submit Group Case Study

Lec Loban Rahman

1. The Bandung Conference 2. New International Development Agencies 3. UN agencies and their mandates 4. Article 55a of the UN Charter 5. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and IMF

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103

Climate Change in both Bangladesh and Global Context: An instance of the revenge of the earth – II (13)

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Impacts of climate change: Global and Bangladesh context 2. Drivers (causes) of climate change – unequal distribution3. Climate change adaptation and mitigation4. Policy implications

20 Feb Wed

0830-1000

CR-704 BDS-1105 Writing research report/ project proposals (14)


1. Basics of report writing2. Different parts of a research report3. Data collection, organization and presentation of the collected data

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4. Common mistakes in report writing

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104

Presentations on Impromptu Topic (14)

Submit Group Case Study

Lec Manila Khisa

1.Techniques to deal with impromptu topics2. Breaking the presentation into bullet points3. What and what not to cover in impromptu speech4. Randomly selected student presentation

21 Feb Thu International Mother Language Day

22 Feb Fri Weekly Holiday

23 FebSat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 08Date/Day




24 FebSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Sustainable development:

Bangladesh perspective (14) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Sustainable development 2. Components/dimensions of sustainable development 3. SDGs and its implementation in Bangladesh 4. Sustainable development: initiatives and challenges in Bangladesh context

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

Structuralism and Dependency Theory (13) Submit Group Case Study


1. Structuralist Approach 2. Marxist Theories of Development 3. Development experience of Latin America 4. Background of dependency theory

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25 FebMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Research reports (Practice) (15) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Different types of reports2. Techniques of report writing3. Outlines of the report4. Ethics in report writing

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Posture, gesture and body

language (15) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Body language 2. Eye contact and hand movement 3. Importance of Body Language in presentation 4. Applying gesture and posture and randomly selected student presentation

26 FebTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Eurocentric View of Development: Modernization Theory (14)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Rostow’s stages of economic growth 2. Stage one: Traditional Society 3. Stage two: Precondition to take off4. Stage three: Take off5. Stage four: Drive to maturity 6. Stage five: Age of high mass consumption

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103

Economy of Bangladesh: Current structure and changes since 1971 (15)

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Historical background of the economy of Bangladesh2. Economic structure of the country 3. Economic growth, income, trade, poverty, inequality etc.4. Challenges and remedial measures 5. Three major sectors of the economy: agriculture, industry and service

27 FebWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105

Creative writing on any given topic (16) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Creative writing forums2. Word mechanics3. General writing4. The art of critique

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Story telling in presentation

(16) Lec Manila Khisa

1.Importance of story telling2. How to add stories3. When to add stories4. Randomly selected student presentation

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28 FebThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102

Eurocentric View of Development: Modernization Theory and Critiques (15)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Critical thoughts on Rostow: A non-communist manifesto? 2. Alternative voices: Ideas of Dudley Seers3. Influence of modernization theory on development practice 4. Modernizing the Third World

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Dependency Theory and its

Critiques (14)Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Arguments of Dependency theory 2. Criticisms of dependency theory 3. World System theory 4. Socialist approach to development

01 Mar Fri

Weekly Holiday

02 MarSat

Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 09Date/Day




03 Mar Sun Mid Term Lec Shidratul

Moontaha suha

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04 Mar Mon Mid Term Lec Manila Khisa

05 Mar Tue Mid Term Lec Loban Rahman

06 Mar Wed Mid Term Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

07 Mar Thu Mid Term Lec Tanjila Afrin

08 Mar Fri Weekly Holiday

09 MarSat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 10Date/Day




10 Mar Sun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Lec Tanjila Afrin STUDY TOUR

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1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Lec Shidratul

Moontaha suha STUDY TOUR

11 MarMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury STUDY TOUR

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Lec Manila Khisa STUDY TOUR

12 Mar Tue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102 Lec Loban Rahman STUDY TOUR

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Lec Tanjila Afrin STUDY TOUR

13 MarWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury STUDY TOUR

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Lec Manila Khisa STUDY TOUR

14 MarThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Lec Loban Rahman STUDY TOUR

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1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Lec Shidratul

Moontaha suha STUDY TOUR

15 MarFri Weekly Holiday

16 MarSat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 11Date/Day




17 MarSun

Birthday of Bangabandhu

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18 MarMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Planning paragraph writing, brain storming & practice (17)

Class Test 3


1. Different parts of a paragraph2. Structuring a paragraph 3. Linking ideas4. Guidelines to write a good paragraph

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Collecting and organizing

information for presentations (17) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Importance of research2. How to organize information3. Use of Brain Storming4. Preparing an outline and randomly selected student presentation

19 MarTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Countering Development from South: Dependency Theories (16) Class Test 3

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Experience of Latin America 2. Works of Raul Prebisch3. Latin American Dependistas4. Core vs. Periphery: World System Theory5. Criticisms of dependency theory

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Agricultural sector of Bangladesh

(16) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Historical background of agriculture 2. The facts, figures as well as condition of the agriculture of Bangladesh3.Significance of agricultural sector 4. Identify the problems and challenges in agriculture

20 MarWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105

Developing a paragraph (18) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Topic sentence 2. Thesis statement 3. Coherence 4. Cohesion

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Pronunciation, pace and voice (18)

Class Test 3 Lec Manila Khisa

1. Basics of pronunciation 2. Using pace and variation in speech 3. Importance of correct pronunciation4. Mastering the art of rhetoric and randomly

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21 MarThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 The Triumph of Third Worldism

(1960s-70s) (17)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Growing power of the Third World 2. New International Economic Order (NIEO)3. 1975 DAG Hammarskjold Foundation 4. Report on Another Development 5. Basic Need Approach

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Alternative Patterns of Thinking in Development: Grassroots Development –I (15) Class Test 3


1. Basic Needs approach 2. Decentralization 3. NGOs and Development 4. Concept of Empowerment

22 MarFri Weekly Holiday

23 Marsat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 12

24

Date/Day




24 MarSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103

Industrial sector of Bangladesh (17) Class Test 3

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Industrialization of Bangladesh: historical background 2. Current state of industrial sector of Bangladesh 3. Major industrial sectors of Bangladesh: RMG, Pharmaceuticals, tea industry, ship breaking industry etc. 4. Cottage industry and SME5. Challenges and remedial measures 5. Status and challenges of education sector of Bangladesh6. Neo-liberalism and education sector

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

Alternative Patterns of Thinking in Development: Grassroots Development –II (16)


1.Participation in development 2. Civil Society 3. Social Capital 4. Grassroots organizations and Post-development

25 MarMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Reading comprehension (19) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Standard outline2. Techniques of reading comprehension3. Guiding principles to improve reading comprehension skill4. Post reading activities (questions, fill in the blanks, true/ false etc.)

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 How to keep audience

involved (19) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Techniques of keeping the audience involved2. Keeping the audience attentive from the beginning till the last3. Managing the audience4. Randomly selected student presentation

26 MarTue Independence Day

27 MarWed

0830-1000

CR-704 BDS-1105 Speaking in standard English (20) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Phonetics and phonology2. Symbols3. Pronunciation chart of phonetic symbols4. Guidelines for making correct pronunciation in phonetic symbols

25

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Use of Videos and Audios (20) Lec Manila

Khisa

1. When to use videos and audios2. Types of audios and videos used in presentations 3. The techniques of adding videos and audios 4. Randomly selected student presentation

28 MarThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 State Led Development in Practice

(18)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Statism2. Failure of Statism3. ‘Asian Miracle’ 4. Balancing the role of developmental state

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Global Development Approaches

(17) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)2. MDGs and Success of Bangladesh 3. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)4. SDGs and Bangladesh perspective

29 MarFri

Weekly Holiday

30 Aprsat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 13

26

Date/Day




31 MarSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 The service sector of Bangladesh (18) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Service sector: introductory idea 2. Importance of service sector3. Prospects and challenges4. Informal sector of the economy 5. Migration and overseas employment 6. Financial sector of Bangladesh

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Development Indicators and their

Compatibility and Challenges in Measuring Development (18)


1. Different methods for measuring development2. Different development indicators 3. Comparison between different development indicators4. Challenges in measuring development

01 AprMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Reading comprehension (21) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Reading for information 2. Reading for meaning 3. Reading for pleasure 4. Reading for research

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104

Non-Verbal Signals: Use of Hands, Smile, Standing Still, Moving around, Position, and Mannerism: e.g., Coughing, Confidence (21) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Use of hands2. Positioning of the body 3. Mannerism 4. Randomly selected student presentation

02 AprTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102 Market Led Development in Practice (19) Lec Loban Rahman

1. Neo-classical tradition 2. The new political economy 3. Neo-classical recipe for development (Privatization, Trade liberalization & Deregulation) 4. Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs)

1015-1145

CR-704 BDS-1103 Education sector of Bangladesh (19) Lec Tanjila Afrin 1. Human development: concerns for Bangladesh2. Education sector: historical background 3. Education policy 2010: detail discussion4. Education system of Bangladesh

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5. Status and challenges of education sector of Bangladesh6. Neo-liberalism and education sector

03 AprWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 How to write a letter / letter for business

purposes/emails (22) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Different parts of a business proposal2. Meeting for business purposes3. How to design agenda for a business proposal4. Techniques of writing successful business proposals

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Cultivating confidence (22) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Harnessing nerves2. Dealing with difficult audience members3. When things go wrong4. Randomly selected student presentation

04 AprThu Shab-e-Miraz

05 AprFri Weekly Holiday

06 AprSat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 14

28

Date/Day




07 AprSun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Health sector of Bangladesh (20)

Submit Term Paper Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Health service provision 2. Health policy and underlying gaps 3. Health system of Bangladesh 4. Status and challenges of health sector of Bangladesh5. Neo-liberalism and health sector

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Measuring Development: Human

Development Index (19)Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Human development index (HDI)2. Different aspects human development 3. Human development report 4. Bangladesh in Human Development Index

08 AprMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Writing summary (23)Submit Term Paper


1. Abstract2. Executive summary3. Guidelines for writing abstract4. Guidelines for writing summary of the reports

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Presentation essentials (23) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Opening the presentation2. The body of the presentation3. Concluding the session4. Randomly selected student presentation

09 AprTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Political Economy of development in the Third World (20)Submit Term Paper

Lec Loban Rahman

1. The Crisis of the state in third world especially in Africa 2. Authoritarianism in Third World 3. Importance of state capacity 4. International Obstacles to Developmental State 5. Balance of Power in the Global Political Economy

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Introduction to international studies

(21) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. International relations and international politics 2. Actors in the world: state, non-state actors 3. Major ideas and ideologies: imperialism, colonialism, nationalism, neo-colonialism4. Power and balance of power5. Peace, conflict/war and security6. International organizations 5. Civil war 6. Causes and impacts of wars and conflicts

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10 AprWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Writing a resume/ CV (24) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Standard format of the CV2. Writing your own CV3. Mind mapping4. Creating a resume

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Delivering the Presentation (24)

Submit Term Paper Lec Manila Khisa

1. First impressions2. Credibility: What the audience believes 3. The charisma recipe 4. Randomly selected student presentation

11 AprThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 The Environment or the New

Nature of Development (21)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. The lost decade of 1980s2. Development and Environmental degradation 3. Limits to growth: Can growth be everlasting 4. Green growth and green economy

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Measuring Development: Poverty and Inequality (20)Submit Term Paper


1. Concept of poverty 2. International poverty line 3. Defining inequality and income distribution 4. Relation between poverty and inequality




1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 15Date Time Loc Course Events Teachers/Faculty Remarks / Discussion points

30

Day Code Members

14 AprSun Pohela Boishakh

15 AprMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Writing a resume/ CV (25) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Varieties of CV 2. Focuses of CV 3. Facts and practices 4. Use of language

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Presentations: Formal vs

Informal (25) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Formal language for presentation 2. Informal language for presentation3. When to use which one4. Randomly selected student presentation

16 AprTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102 Human Development Paradigm

(22) Lec Loban Rahman

1. The South Commission 2. United Nations Development Programme3. Concept of Human Development 4. Human Development Report 5. Ideas and contribution of Mahbubul Huq6. Review of Human Development Reports

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Renaissance in Europe (22) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Renaissance and development: linkages 2. Why renaissance happened? 3. Renaissance cities 4. Impacts of renaissance on world politics, culture, arts, society etc. 5. Renaissance: the beginning of the modern era

17 AprWed

0830-1000

CR-704 BDS-1105 Analytical comprehension (fictional & non-fictional) (26)


1. Differences between fictional and non-fictional analytical comprehensions2. Open ended discussion questions3. Developing reading comprehension questions4. Changes in reading comprehensions across the world

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1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Technical Presentations and

Demonstrations (26) Lec Manila Khisa

1. Technical presentations2.Setting demonstration objectives3. Demonstrations4. Randomly selected student presentation

18 Apr Thu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Globalization as Simulacrum of

Development (23)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Critical understanding of the process of globalization 2. Pros and cons of globalization 3.Localization vs. globalization 4. Negative effects of globalization on poor countries

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Different Measures of Poverty

and Inequality (21) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Different methods for measuring poverty 2. Measurement of poverty in Bangladesh 3. Different methods for measuring inequality 4. Comparison between Least Developed and Developed countries




1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 16Date/ Time Loc Course Events Teachers/Faculty Remarks / Discussion points

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Day Code Members21 AprSun Easter Sunday/ Shab-e-Barat

22 AprMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Improving the writing skill (27)

Class test 4Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Features of technical writing2. Ways of critically engaging oneself with methodological projects3. Writing scientific projects4. Various writing exercises

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 The speech communication

process (27) Lec Manila Khisa1.Speaker and listener2. The message3. The channel4. Randomly selected student presentation

23 AprTue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Struggle against Poverty to MDGs –I (24) Class test 4

Lec Loban Rahman1. Who are the poor? 2. Multiple faces of poverty 3. Global approach for poverty reduction 4. Muhammad Yunus and ‘War against poverty’

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Peace and conflicts issues in the

global context (23) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. World War I & II 2. Cold war3. Regional and international order in the post-cold war period 4. Ethnic conflicts

24 AprWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 English In Situations (28) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury

1. Greetings in different countries of the world2. Gift giving and taking culture3. Time culture4. Language culture and negotiation culture

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Ethics in public speaking (28)

Class test 4 Lec Manila Khisa

1.Guldelines for ethical speaking2.Honesty and plagiarism3. Ethical principles4. Randomly selected student presentation

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25 AprThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Struggle against Poverty to

MDGs –II (25)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)2. Discussion on Eight Goals3. Evaluation of success and failure in achieving MDGs 4. Finding gaps in implementing MDGs

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Social and Cultural Dimensions of Development (22) Class test 4


1. Development as Social Evolution 2. Dimensions of social development 3. Ethno-development 4. Religion and development




1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 17Date/Day




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28 Apr Sun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103

Contemporary global issues – I (24) Class test 4

Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Global governance2. Success and failure of international and regional organizations3. BREXIT: a brief discussion4. Geopolitics in the current world context

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Bringing Culture and

Development Together (23) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Cultural aspects of development 2. Bringing culture into development thinking3. Indigenous culture and impact of development interventions 4. Cultural invasion and development interventions by the West

29 Apr Mon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105

Writing essay (29) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

1. Different types of essays2. Structuring an essay3. Standard format for writing an essay4. Sample of a good essay

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Public speaking and critical

thinking (29) Lec Manila Khisa

1.Thinking critically for the presentation2. Generating ideas among the audience3. Simplifying the topics and making them understand

30 Apr Tue

0830-1000

CR-1002 BDS-1102

Global Commitment for Sustainable Development: SDGs and ways ahead (26)

Lec Loban Rahman1. The Earth Summit 2. The Brundtland Report 3. Concept of Sustainable Development4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 25: Contemporary global issues –

II (25) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Terrorism and counterterrorism 2. Politics of migration 3. Traditional and non-traditional security issues (human security)4. Nuclear proliferation 5.Ocean governance

01 MayWed May Day

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02 MayThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Going Beyond Development (27) Lec Loban Rahman

1. Objection to growth 2. ‘Degrowth’ or ‘Downscaling’3. An obsolete economic paradigm 4. Post-development

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101 Gender and Development –I (24) Lec Shidratul

Moontaha suha

1. Concept of Gender 2. Approaches to gender and development 3. Women in Development (WID)4. Women and Development (WAD)5. Gender and Development (GAD)

03 MayFri

Weekly Holiday

04 MaySat

Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 18

36

Date/Day




05 MaySun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 History of development and

under development (26) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Defining development from several perspectives2. Developed countries of the world 3. Developing countries of the world 4. Theories to understand the history of development: a brief overview

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101 Gender and Development –II

(25) Lec Shidratul Moontaha suha

1. Mainstreaming gender in development 2. Measuring gender and development 3. Feminism and development 4. Rights based development5. Children, youth and development

06 MayMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Presentation/ Revision (30) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury Presentation/ Revision

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Review Class and Course

Assessment (30) Lec Manila Khisa Review Class and Course Assessment

07 MayTue

0830-1000 CR-1002 BDS-1102

Finding Relevance: History of Development in Bangladesh (28)

Lec Loban Rahman

1. Critical assessment of development of Bangladesh since 19712. Development policy and programs up to 19803. Development policy and programs after 19804. Bangladesh in the new millennia: prospects and challenges

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1103 Development history of China

(case study 1) (27) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Country profile in brief2. Historical background3. Governance system4. Key indicators of development5. Lessons to be learned

08 MayWed

0830-1000 CR-704 BDS-1105 Presentation/ Revision (31) Lec Nusrat Zahan

Chowdhury Presentation/ Revision

1015-1145 CR-704 BDS-1104 Presentation 1 (31) Lec Manila Khisa Presentation 1

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09 MayThu

1400-1530 CR-701 BDS-1102 Presentation – 1 (29) Lec Loban Rahman Presentation – 1

1545-1715 CR-701 BDS-1101

Environment and Development – I: Nature, issues, arguments, problems and challenges (26)


1. Relationship between population and development 2. Malthus on Population and resources 3. Environmental Determinism 4. Modernization approach and its environmental consequences

10 MayFri Weekly Holiday

11 MaySat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 19Date/Day


Events Teachers/Faculty Members Remarks / Discussion points

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12 May Sun

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1103 Development history of the

USA (case study 2) (28) Lec Tanjila Afrin

1. Country profile in brief2. Historical background3. Governance system4. Key indicators of development5. Lessons to be learned

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1101

Environment and Development – II: Sustainable Development (27)


1. Environmental Issues in Development 2. Growth and ‘Limits to Growth’3. Sustainability and Sustainable development 4. Balance between economy and environment

13 MayMon

0830-1000 CR-701 BDS-1105 Presentation/ Revision (32) Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury Presentation/ Revision

14 MayTue

1015-1145 CR-701 BDS-1104 Presentation 2 (32) Lec Manila Khisa Presentation 2

15 MayWed

Preparatory Leave

16 MayThu

Preparatory Leave

17 MayFri Weekly Holiday

18 MaySat Weekly Holiday (Bhuddho Purnima)


1ST SEMESTER

WEEK- 2039

Date/Day

Time Loc Course Code Events Teachers/Faculty Members Remarks / Discussion points

19 MaySun

● Final ExamLec Shidratul Moontaha suha

20 May Mon21 May Tue

● Final Exam Lec Manila Khisa

22 MayWed

23 MayThu

● Final Exam Lec Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury

24 MayFri

Weekly Holiday

25 MaySat

Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

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26 MaySun ● Final Exam Lec Tanjila Afrin

27 MayMon

28 MayTue

● Final ExamLec Loban Rahman

29 MayWed

30 MayThu

31 MayFri Weekly Holiday (Jumatul Bidha)

01 JunSat Weekly Holiday


1ST SEMESTER

Week- 22DateDay



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02 JunSun Semester Final Leave (Shab-e-Qadar)

03 JunMon Semester Final Leave

04 JunTue Semester Final Leave

05 JunWed Semester Final Leave (Eid Day)

06 JunThu Semester Final Leave

07 JunFri Weekly Holiday



1ST SEMESTER

Week- 23Date/Day

Time Loc Course Code Events Teachers/Faculty Members


09 Jun Semester Final Leave42

Sun10 JunMon Semester Final Leave


12 JunWed Semester Final Leave





1ST SEMESTER

Week- 24Date/Day

Time Section Loc Course Code



16 Jun Semester Final Leave43

Sun17 JunMon Semester Final Leave






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1ST SEMESTER

Week- 25Date/Day

Time Section Loc Course Code



23 JunSun Semester Final Leave

24 Jun Semester Final Leave Result Publication

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30 JunSun Semester Final Leave

ANNEXURE-A

Course OutlineCourse Title : Introduction to Development Studies Course Code : BDS-1101Course Teacher : Shidratul Moontaha Suha Designation : Lecturer E-mail : [email protected] no. : 01769021923Course Description

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The course aims at providing a broad interdisciplinary introduction to development studies. The course offers a base for further detailed studies on development issues. The subject of development studies is the development process in the ‘developing world’ especially in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The definition of the concept "development" is controversial, but its core idea is improvement in human well-being. Development studies operate on a very broad plane, and there are many ways of approaching and analyzing this discipline.

Learning Objectives The course aims to provide students with:

An overview of the emergence and evolution of the Development Studies as a subject of study along with its nature, focus, boundaries and future prospects

A broad understanding of the key concepts, theories and debates in the field of development studies A critical analysis and application of key issues in development with their practical and policy relevance to the developing country contexts with

particular reference to Bangladesh

Course Contents

Week Lecture Topics to be discussed

Remarks

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Course Overview and An Introduction to Development Studies

02 Rationale, Focus and Subject Matter of Development Studies2 03 The Meaning of Development: Development as a Multi-dimensional Concept

04 Definitions and Interpretations of Development and its various Dimensions

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3 05 Defining the Developing World: Structural Diversity of Developing and Least Developed Countries

06 Common Characteristics of Developing Countries (Case Study on Bangladesh)

4 07 Key Actors in Development Thinking and Practice 08 Basic School of Thoughts in Development: Key Approaches in Development Thinking and Practice

5 09 Classical Theories of Development 10 Contemporary Theories of Development

6 11 Modernization Theory and its Critique –I

12 Modernization Theory and its Critiques –II7 13 Structuralism and Dependency Theory

14 Dependency Theory and its Critiques 8 15 Alternative Patterns of Thinking in Development: Grassroots Development –I

16 Alternative Patterns of Thinking in Development: Grassroots Development –II

9 17 Global Development Approaches 18 Development Indicators and their Compatibility and Challenges in Measuring Development

10 19 Measuring Development: Human Development Index

20 Measuring Development: Poverty and Inequality 11 21 Different Measures of Poverty and Inequality

22 Social and Cultural Dimensions of Development 12 23 Bringing Culture and Development Together

24 Gender and Development –I 13 25 Gender and Development –II

26 Environment and Development – I: Nature, issues, arguments, problems and challenges14 27 Environment and Development – II: Sustainable Development

28 Climate Change, Environmental Protection, Poverty and Eco-Tourism 15 29 Cultural Globalization and its Challenges

30 Quest for Development: Bangladesh in Perspective 16 31 Presentation – 1

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32 Presentation – 2

Recommended Readings 1. Willis K. (2006), Theories and Practices of Development. London and New York Routledge.2. Sen Amartya (1999), Development as Freedom. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. 3. Rapley J. (2002), Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the Third World.Boulder and London: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 4. Kothari U. and Minogue M. (eds.) (2002), Development Theory and Practice: CriticalPerspectives. Hampshire: Palgrave.5. Mehmet, Ozay (1995), Westernizing the Third World. London and New York: Routledge.6. Roy, D. (1998), Development Economics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.7. Thirwall,A.P.(1999), Growth and Development. New York: Macmillan.8. Todaro, M.P. and Stephen, C.S. (2003), Economic Development. Singapore: PearsonEducation Eighth edition.9. Peet, Richard and Hartwick, Elaine (1999), Theories of Development. New York/London: The Gulliford Press.10. Ralph, John (2002), Understanding Development: Theory and Practice in the ThirdWorld. London: Lynne Rienner Publishers11. Sachs,Jeffrey(2005) The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time 12. Collier, Paul (2007) The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It13. Easterly, William (2007) The White Man's Burden: Why the West's Efforts To Aid the Rest Have Done So Much Ill and So Little Good14. Sachs, Wolfgang (1992) The Development Dictionary: A Guide to Knowledge as Power, London: Zed Books

ANNEXURE-B

Course Outline

Course Title : History of Development and Underdevelopment Course Code : BDS-1102Course Teacher : Loban Rahman

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Designation : Lecturer E-mail : [email protected] Contact no. : +8801769028432

Course Description This course provides a critical and rigorous introduction to the history of development studies as a multi-disciplinary subject tracing its origin and evolution in the broader intellectual history of social sciences in general. This course focuses particularly on the intellectual history of ‘development’ as a concept denoting both development as the process of ‘managed change’ in the Global South and development as the process of ‘social transformation’ in the post-colonial societies. It also reviews the history of the development of world economic systems and the impact of these developments on less advanced countries. Overall, it critically examines the notion of development discourse including the paradigm shift and internal conflicts within the discipline along with its contemporary relevance to development policy and practice.

Learning Objectives The course aims to provide students with:

A critical understanding of the main theories, concepts and debates in the field of development studies in their historical and contemporary contexts that inform thinking about development and “development practice”

A knowledge of the historical experience of development (development in Europe, the legacies of colonialism and successful development experiences in Asia, Latin America and Africa)

An understanding of some of the most significant policy debates, programmes and practice in international development today

Course Contents

Week Lecture Topics to be discussed

Remarks

1 01 Overview of the Course on History of Development and Underdevelopment

02 Origin and Evolution of Development Studies as a Discipline of Social Sciences

2 03 Radical History of Development Studies: Exploring the Colonial Legacy

04 Meaning and Definition of Development vis-à-vis Underdevelopment

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3 05 Metamorphoses of Development as a Western Myth

06 Ideas and Evolution of Development Thinking: Classical Thinkers of Development 4

07Selected Key Ideas and Thoughts in Development

08 Development as ‘Social Transformation’ 5

09Development as ‘Managed Change’

10History of Development: Capitalism and Colonialism, 1700 to 1949

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History of Development: The Making of the World System

12The Invention of Development: The Post-Colonial Era, 1949 to onwards

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International Doctrine and Institutions for Development

14Eurocentric View of Development: Modernization Theory

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Eurocentric View of Development: Modernization Theory and Critiques

16Countering Development from South: Dependency Theories

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The Triumph of Third Worldism (1960s-70s) 18 State Led Development in Practice

10 19 Market Led Development in Practice 20 Political Economy of development in the Third World

11 21 The Environment or the New Nature of Development

22 Human Development Paradigm

12 23 Globalization as Simulacrum of Development

24 Struggle against Poverty to MDGs –I

13 25 Struggle against Poverty to MDGs –II26 Global Commitment for Sustainable Development: SDGs and ways ahead

14 27 Going Beyond Development 28 Finding Relevance: History of Development in Bangladesh

15 29 Presentation – 1


16 31 Presentation – 3


Recommended Readings

1. Rist, G., (2002) The History of Development: From Western Origins to Global Faith2. Escober, Arturo. Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third World. Princeton: Princeton University Press.3. Karl Polanyi (2001) The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time 4. Ha-Joon Chang, (2002) Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective. London: Anthem Press.5. David Simon, Fifty Key Thinkers on Development 6. A Sen, Development as Freedom (Anchor, 1999)7. HJ Chang, Economics: The User's Guide (Penguin, 2014)8. D Rodrik, One Economics, Many Recipes: Globalization, Institutions, and Economic Growth (Princeton University Press, 2008)

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9. W Easterly, The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor (Basic Books, 2013)10. J.Ferguson, The Anti-Politics Machine: 'Development', Depoliticisation and Bureaucratic Power in Lesotho (Cambridge, 1990)11. M. Jerven, Poor Numbers: How we are misled about African development statistics and what to do about it (Cornell, 2013)12. Kothari, U. (ed), (2005) A Radical History of Development Studies: Individuals, Institutions and Ideologies13. Robinson, Joan (1979), Aspects of Development and Underdevelopment. London: Cambridge University Press.14. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way To Fight Global Poverty15. Walter Rodney, (1973) How Europe Underdeveloped Africa

ANNEXURE-C

Course Outline

Course Title : Bangladesh and International StudiesCourse Code : BDS-1103Course Teacher : Tanjila Afrin Designation : Lecturer

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E-mail : [email protected]/ [email protected] no. : +88001769028431

Course Description Bangladesh and International Studies syllabus introduces learners to the history, culture, geography, environment and development of Bangladesh. They learn about Bangladesh's rich heritage and cultural influences, and about events which have shaped national identity. Through their studies, learners also gain an understanding of historical skills and concepts, and examine different interpretations of historical events. Learners also consider the environmental and development issues facing Bangladesh; this will encourage a better understanding of the interaction between economy and environment, an understanding enhanced by the study of different source materials and perspectives. This syllabus gives all learners an appreciation of the heritage, challenges and opportunities facing Bangladesh. Moreover, students will also learn about the contemporary and historical understanding of global societies and of the complex relationships between them that shape the world we live in today. The Bangladesh and International Studies syllabus is divided into two main sections: Section One (01) Bangladesh Studies and Section Two (02) International Studies. Furthermore, Section One (01) is divided into Two (02) Sub-sections, 1-1 Bangladesh Studies: History and Culture of Bangladesh and 1-2 Bangladesh Studies: Environment and Development of Bangladesh

Course Content

Week Lecture Topics to be discussed Remarks

0101 Orientation with students, introduction/overview of the course02 Geographical Approaches

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03 From Pakistan to Bangladesh (1947–1971)

04 Political Mobilization and Events Leading to Independence in 1971

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05 1971 Liberation War and Birth of Bangladesh

06 An Overview of Bangladesh : (1971-to up to today)

04 07 Topography

08 Climate

05 9 Natural Resources

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10 Environmental Challenges 06 11 Challenges of Waste Management

12 Urbanization and Climate Change

07 13 Climate Change and Migration

14 Environmental Problems: Our Common Future

08 15 Structure and Change in the Economy since 1971

16 Agriculture – the Importance of Agriculture to Bangladesh

09 17 Industry (a) The Importance of Industrialization to the Development of Bangladesh 18 The Service Sector

1019 Population Structure and Growth

20 Health and Education

11 21 Introduction to International Studies

22 Renaissance in Europe and its influences12 23 Japan

24 Malaysia

13 25 China

26 USA

14 27 Major events and issues

28 Major events and issues

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15 29 World after 1990

30 Better World

16 31 Presentation-1 and Revision of the Topics32 Presentation-2 and Revision of the Topics


1. Akbar Ali Khan, (2010) Friendly Fires, Humpty Dumpty Disorder, and Other Essays: Reflections on Economy and Governance in Bangladesh, Dhaka: The University Press Limited (UPL)

2. Akbar Ali Khan (1996) Discovery of Bangladesh - Explorations into Dynamics of a Hidden Nation Dhaka: The University Press Limited (UPL)3. William van Schendel, (2011) A History of Bangladesh 4. Afsar, Rita, Rural-Urban Migration in Bangladesh: Causes, Consequences, and Challenges, Publisher(s): The University Press Limited (UPL)

5. Adhikari, A. 2000.A Note on the Literature of the Language Movement of East Pakistan, 1952. The Journal of Social Studies, 90, pp. 75-87. 6. Alexander, Claire &JoyaChatterji, AnnuJalais, eds. 2014. The Bengal Diaspora: Muslim Migrants in Britain, India and Bangladesh. London: Routledge.

FOCUS: MAPPING BANGLADESH STUDIES 23 7. Ahmed, A. F. Salahuddin. 1965. Social Ideas and Social Change in Bengal, 1818-1835. Leiden: E.J. Brill. Ahmed, A. F. Salahuddin&Chowdhury,

BazlulMobin, eds. 2004. National Cultures and Heritage: An Introductory Reader. Dhaka: Independent University of Bangladesh. 8. Ahmed, Rafiuddin. 1981. The Bengal Muslims 1871-1906. New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Ahmed, Sharif Uddin. 2008. Mitford Hospital and

Dhaka Medical School. Dhaka: APPL. _____. 1986. Dacca: A Study in Urban History and Development. London: Curzon Press.9. Ahmod, Mohiuddin. 2014. JasoderUtthanPoton. Dhaka: Prothoma. 10. Alamgir, Mohiuddin. 1977. Famine 1974: Political Economy of Mass Starvation in Bangladesh. Dacca: Banlgadesh Institute of Development Studies.

ANNEXURE-DCourse Outline

Course Title : Presentation Skills Development Course Code : BDS- 1104Course Teacher : Manila Khisa

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Designation : Lecturer E-mail : [email protected] no. : 01769028433

Course Description

The main purpose of this course is to guide the students for sharpening their presentation skills while boosting their level of confidence and self-esteem when faced with a large audience. In this course, every student will receive training for delivering presentation with dynamic introductions and powerful closings. By giving the students ideas about how to effectively communicate with the target audience, this course will not only prepare the students for their academic life, but also hone their social skills and future career prospect.

Course Objectives

1. To provide guidelines for planning, structuring and delivering effective presentations2. To help students in selection and use of a range of visual aids to support their presentations 3. To introduce students with various techniques to engage with audience and to deliver presentations with confidence

Course Contents

Week Lecture Topics to be discussed Remarks

1 01 Introduction and Overview of the Course

02 Anatomy of a successful presentation

2 03 Understanding audience differences

04 High and low: Adding vocal variety

3 05 Overcoming the fear of public speaking

06 Tickling the funny bone: How and when to use humor

4 07 Managing questions

08 Effective visual aids

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5 09 Preparation and practice

10 Building essential vocabularies for effective written and oral presentation, describing an event

6 11 Video analysis: Ted Talk presentations

12 Understanding Different Presentation Situations (Classroom, presenting in competitions, presenting in front subordinates etc.)

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Presentations Do’s and Don’ts

14 Presentations on Impromptu Topic

8 15 Posture, gesture and body language

16 Story telling in presentation

9 17 Collecting and organizing information for presentations

18 Pronunciation, pace and voice

10 19 How to keep audience involved

20 Use of Videos and Audios

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Non-Verbal Signals: Use of Hands, Smile, Standing Still, Moving around, Position, and Mannerism: e.g., Coughing, Confidence

22 Cultivating confidence

12 23 Presentation essentials

24 Presentations: Formal vs Informal

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13 25 Delivering the Presentation

26 Technical Presentations and Demonstrations

14 27 The speech communication process

28 Ethics in public speaking

15 29 Public speaking and critical thinking

30 Review Class and Course Assessment

16 31 Presentation 1

32 Presentation 2


Lucas, SE 2012, The Art of Public Speaking, McGraw Hills, New York.

Siddon, S 2008, The Complete Presentation Skills Handbook, Kogan Page, London and Philadelphia.

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Course Outline

Course Title : Functional English Course Code : BDS-1105Course Teacher : Nusrat Zahan Chowdhury Designation : LecturerE-mail : [email protected] no : 01769-021937

Course Description

Functional English is very crucial now in the competitive era. And this is very important for the students. Communication will lead the students to the destination with the help of Functional English. The course has been designed with a view to making the students efficient in using in academic as well as real life situations.

Learning ObjectivesThe students will at the end of the course

• Master common grammatical knowledge necessary to function in a real world.• Understand the norms of academic writing and be able to produce different genres of writing with cohesion and accuracy.• Understand and apply different techniques of reading to enhance their comprehension ability.Be acclimatized with authentic listening mate

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Course Content

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Weeks Period/Class

Topics to be discussed Remarks

1 1 Orientation with students & ice breaking session; importance of studying functional English for the students

2 Basic Grammar

2 3 Basic Grammar

4 Basic Grammar

35 Introductory discussion on writing

6 Developing word-power

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7Developing word-power

8Improving writing skill

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9 Improving writing skills (Academic)

10 Improving writing skills (Academic)

6 11 Instructions & general information for listening practices 12 Listening from IELTS resources & British Council resources

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Writing research report/ project proposals

14Writing research report/ project proposals

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15 Research reports (Practice)

16Creative writing on any given topic

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17 Planning paragraph writing, brain storming & practice

18Developing a paragraph

1019 Reading comprehension

20 Reading comprehension

11 21How to write a letter / letter for business purposes/emails

Suggested Readings:

1. Cliff’s TOEFL 2. Common Mistakes in English by T. J.Fitikides3. Foundation English for Undergraduates by Quazi Mostain Billah et all. 4. Cambridge English Grammar by Raymond Murphy5. Listening: British Council Resource and others6. Joly, L. Writing Tasks 7. Imhoof, M. & Hudson, H. From Paragraph to Essay8. Brown, K. & Hood, S. Writing Matters 9. An outline of English Phonetics by J. Jones10. An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English by A.C. Crimson

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