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SWl10-6 Introduction to Social Work Methods
The course examines the aims of social work in general. The course exposes students to the generic principles of social work, its objectives and fields of practice; casework settings, the casework interview, evaluation and recording. The course also exposes students to some of the basic theoretical positions of social group work. The course will expose students to group dynamics, group development processes, and examples of groups, their significance, problems and achievements. The course also aims to develop an appreciation of the scope and nature of a community-based approach to social problems. The course looks at the types and methods of community work. The student is also required to study some community development I initiatives of government and NGOs in
SW210-3 Social Work Administration I
The course introduces the student to the subject of social administration and its historical development. It aims to promote a critical attitude and understanding of the concepts used. Through this course students are enabled to use their insights in analysing the structure and function of the social services in
SW211-3 Socio-Economic Development I
The course introduces selected economic concepts, principles and economic systems explores economic and institutional influences that shape the experience of people in
SW212-3 Human Diversity and Development
The course acquaints the student with the needs of cultural organizations different from their own societies. It teaches the student to think objectively about his/her own culture and society, and to question accepted "wisdom." It also focuses on breaking down ethnocentric thought and position by showing how it manifests itself in widely different cultural forms. The course focuses on concepts such as production, social relations, politics, law and social control, and ideology.
SW213-3 Community Care
The course looks at the role of community care as an alternative source of care. Emphasis in most developing countries has been the use of institutional care by formal social welfare institutions. It looks at the need to strengthen the informal care systems by family, neighbours and other individuals in the community. Specific case studies will be used, such as care of people living with AIDS/HIV, AIDS orphans, the disabled and the elderly.
SW214-6 Field Education I
An experiential learning non-taught course that focuses on the development of skills necessary for beginning work as a student in an agency setting. The student is placed in a social work agency under the supervision of a trained social worker for seven weeks in the first semester and for seven weeks in the second semester. The student is expected to study agency history, functions, problems, achievements etc. At the end of the placement, the student is required to give an oral presentation and a written report. The fieldwork education is done on a concurrent basis. Emphasis is on the employment of a variety of skills at various levels of intervention under the supervision of a qualified social worker in a selected agency in the community .The agency could be either in the public or private sector. It is a block placement for a period of four weeks. The student is required to give an oral presentation and to submit a written report at the end of the placement.
SW215-3 Introduction to Social Psychology
The course gives the student an overview of the field of social psychology. It illustrates some of the practical applications of various aspects of the discipline and introduces the student to the methodological issues involved. It focuses on concepts such as perception and cognition, attitudes, prejudice and discrimination, social inference, pro-social behaviours, environmental influences and personality.
SW310-6 Individual and Social Pathology
The course reviews the scope and limits of psychological methods, theories and understanding of the human personal development. It focuses on particular kinds of mental disorders and how psychological and therapeutic resources can be used to help those who suffer. Emphasis will be placed on personality and personal development, helping relations and individual psychological pathology.
SW3116 Principles and Practice of Rehabilitation
The course provides a general background o disablement and considers the different models of rehabilitation. It gives an overview of the disability process and levels of prevention or intervention. It will look at the administration and or/approaches to rehabilitation e.g. institution; community based integrated approach to rehabilitation and vocational training. It will also look at social work with disabled people e.g. children, women, men and the elderly.
SW312-3 Social Work Administration II
The course looks at the different social policies enacted in Third World countries with a particular reference to
SW313-3 Integrated Social Work Methods
The course reviews and builds on previous social work practice and course material. It integrates the students' understanding of different social work methods, and introduces systems theory. It also depends the students' understanding of selected practice areas in the context of integrated social work methodology .The course will also look at selected target groups and problems and how the integrated social work approach can be used. Examples are street kids/people, young offenders, person with HIV / AIDS, elderly etc.
SW314-6 Field Work II
A non-taught course, where the student is further exposed to social work agencies. As many agencies as possible are visited, with the result that the student will choose an agency for Field Education IV. Again, the student is required to give an oral presentation and submit a written report at the end of the placement. The student is placed in a social agency under the supervision of a trained social worker for seven weeks in the first semester and seven weeks in the second semester on a concurrent basis.
SW315-3 Socio-Economic Development II
The course builds on Socio-Economic Development I. The student is exposed to a critical analysis of development issues, especially in developing countries. It looks at issues, which negatively affect the economic development of Third countries such debt, aid, health and population and political stability and globalisation. It also looks at common characterisitics of developing countries..
SW316-6 Social Work Research Methods
The course focuses on foundation concepts and methodology used in scientific inquiry, including the investigation and evaluation of social work practice and problems. Emphasis is placed on understanding of techniques and issues in measurement, options in research designs, data collection and analysis and the development of new knowledge. It also incorporates existing skills as an integral part of social work interventions with individuals, groups and communities.
SW410-6 Management of Social Welfare Organizations
The course introduces students to management and leadership styles. It looks at classical and modern management practices. Students are exposed to different modes of communication and conflict resolution. They also look at ways of motivating subordinates, evaluate their performance, implement and evaluate social policies to meet the goals of organizations. Case studies are used to look at different aspects of management.
SW 411-6 Child Welfare Policy and Practice
The course looks at the different policies on child welfare in
SW412-3 Project Management
The course intends to equip students with skills to plan projects and manage them. The course acquaints students' skills to write project proposals to seek funding, different fund raising techniques and financial management. The course also emphasizes how social workers involve clients in the planning, formulation, implementation, monitory and evaluation of the projects. Case studies are also used to give a deeper understanding of project management.
SW413-6 Social Work Research Project
Guided research in which fieldwork will be under the supervision of a member of departmental staff. Project will include data collection, analysis and report writing.
SW414-6 Field Work III
The student is placed in a social work agency for a block period of four (4) weeks under the supervision of a trained social worker. By this time, the student is expected to have acquired a variety of social work intervention skills. The student is required to give an oral presentation and to submit a written report at the end of the placemen t.
SW 510-3 Social Welfare Policy and Services
Examines the social welfare services delivery systems in
SW 511-3 Human Behaviour
Focuses on the interactions between the person and the social system in which human development and maturation takes place. The differential effects of life-cycle, life-style and culturally diverse perspectives are considered in relation to several major theories for assessing human behaviour and their relationship to the Generalist Social Work Orientation.
SW 512-3 Social Work Methods I
This course emphasises on the theories, concepts, models and principles of social work practice at the individual, family and group levels. While the emphasis is on the development of foundation knowledge in explanatory and interventive theory and models, and additional focus is on the processes of social work practice and the related practice skills. Several theories applicable to practice with individuals, families and groups will be studied.
SW 513-3 Field Education I
An experiential learning course that focuses on the development of skills necessary for beginning work as a student in an agency setting. The student is placed in a social work agency under the supervision of a trained social worker for the first semester. The student is expected to study agency history, functions, problems, achievements etc. At the end of the placement, the student is required to give an oral presentation and write a report. The field work education is done on a concurrent basis.
SW 514-3 Human Diversity and Social Work Practice
Focuses on diversity among groups in African society. It examines their commonalties and differences. An analysis of critical ways in which ethnic, racial, sexual, and social class factors impact on the need for and the use of social services and social work practice is provided.
SW 515-3 Social Work Research Methods I
This course focuses on foundation concepts and methodology used in scientific inquiry, including the investigation and evaluation of social work practice, and problems. Emphasis is also placed on understanding of techniques and issues in measurement, options in research designs, data collection and analysis and the development of new knowledge.
SW 516-3 Social Work Methods II
This course provides students with foundation knowledge and skills associated with assessment and intervention in larger systems. Attention will be given to the nature and dynamics of practitioner roles and relations as well as the organisational and community context of change-oriented activities. Focus will also be an concepts, values, skills and techniques germane to the practice of social group work. The course will examine specific social problems and how they can be alleviated by the use of the different methods in social work.
SW 517-3 Field Education II
Emphasis is on the application of a variety of skills at various levels of intervention under the supervision of a qualified Social Worker in a selected Agency in the community-public or private sector. It is a block placement for a period of four weeks. The student is required to give an oral presentation and to submit a report at the end of the placement.
SW 610-3 Social Work Research Methods II
The course covers evaluation of social work practice and development of new knowledge with particular reference to ways of incorporating existing research skills as an integral part of social work interventions with individuals, groups and organisations.
SW 611-3 Social Policy II
This course looks at the different social policies enacted in third world countries with a particular reference to
SW 613-3 Field Education III
This is a non-taught course, where the student is exposed to different policy-making social work agencies on a concurrent basis. As many agencies as possible are visited, with the result that the student will choose an agency for Field Education IV. Again, the student is required to give an oral presentation and submit a written report at the end of the placement.
SW 617-3 Field Education IV
Like field education II, the student is placed in a social work agency for a block period of 4 weeks under the supervision of a trained social worker. By this time, the student is expected to have acquired a variety of social work intervention skills. The agency should be a policy-making agency. The student is required to give an oral presentation and to submit a written report at the end of the placement.
SW618-3 Legal Practice
This course looks at the historical development of legal system and practice in
SW 622-4 Dissertation
Sociology Courses
SOC161-6 Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology.
Basic concepts in Sociology and Social Anthropology such as society, social structure, culture, social processes, social groups and institutions, kinship, marriage and systems of exchange; the nature and evolution of human cultural systems, and forms of adaptation ranging from hunting and gathering to farming and stratified state formations; anthropological research methods.
SOC162-3 Introduction To Social Anthropology and Sociology
Basic concepts in Sociology and Social Anthropology such as society, social structure, culture, social processes, social groups and institutions, kinship, marriage and systems of exchange, the nature and evolution of human cultural systems, and forms of adaptation ranging from hunting and gathering to farming and stratified state formations; cultural areas of Lesotho and their characteristics. Brief survey of Southern African societies and cultures in contemporary setting.
SOC251-6 Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology II
Both traditional and non-traditional theoretical perspectives of society are introduced: structural-functionalism, conflict, interactionism, ethnomethodology, and feminism. The history of anthropological theory, research techniques used in the discipline, issues of adaptation in traditional societies, belief systems, cultural identities, and marriage systems.
SOC252-6 Introduction to Social Research Method I: Data Collection
Basic elements of the scientific method: concepts, hypothesis, research design, and techniques of data collection.
SOC253-3 Social Inequality
Types of social differentiation; the meaning and significance of class, race and ethnicity, with emphasis on race and ethnicity in
SOC254-3 Social Problems
Major theoretical perspectives in studying social problems-anomie, alienation, marginality, labelling and cultural transmission; discussion of selected concrete problems such as juvenile delinquency, crime, prostitution and sexual deviance, poverty, health, housing suicide, alcoholism, drug abuse, population, bureaucracy and youth unrest; problems of inter-group relations and conflict.
SOC341-3 Social Change
Overview of basic concepts and trends in the study of social change; the meaning, the study of social change. Theories, mechanisms and patterns of change.
SOC342-3 Gender
The course perspective focuses on gender as a social construct and highlights the multiplicities and contradictions inherent in gender identities. Major topics examined include the distinction between gender socialization. Other discussions focus on gender inequalities in marriage and family; inequities in work and the economy; power and politics with examples drawn from contemporary African societies.
SOC342-3 Sociology of Gender
The course perspective focuses on gender as a social construct and highlights the multiplicities and contradictions inherent in gender identities. Major topics examined include the distinction between gender socialization. Discussions focus on gender inequalities in work and the economy; power and politics; with examples drawn form contemporary African societies.
SOC343-3 Sociology of Health and Illness (Prerequisite(s): SOC251)
The course introduces students to Medical Sociology by reflecting the ideas, themes, concepts and research findings in the field. It covers major theories of health and illness, emphasizing the social facets of health and disease. Social functions of health organisations and institutions, the social behaviour of health care personnel and health care consumers. Other topics included are the sickness career, seeking and using health services, professional-patient relationships and the organization of healing options. Also covered is health care delivery systems in the third world and social issues surrounding specific selected health problems confronting the world today.
SOC350-3 The Origins of Sociological Thought (Prerequisite(s): SOC251)
This course is designed to introduce students to the theories and concepts developed by the early pioneers of Sociology in analyzing social developments in modern industrial
The intellectual influences range from the scientific to enlightenment orientations of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Focus on social influences touches on the European industrial revolution, political revolution of 19th century
SOC352-3 Introduction to Social Research Methods II: Data Analysis (Pre-requisite(s) SOC252)
Basic techniques of data analysis; Statistical quantification; use of computer packages for data analysis; report writing.
SOC354-3 Sociology of Migration
The nature and causes of migration both within the sub-region and globally; major theories of migration and their application within sub-Saharan Africa; current trends within the Southern African region with emphasis on Lesotho, in relation to South Africa Retrenchment and Internalisation Policies.
SOC356-3 Critical Criminology
The course approaches the study of crime from the critical/radical perspectives. A discussion of criminality as a behavioural quality not monopolized by a particular narrow section of the lower class, rather as a behaviour not isolated from our own everyday experiences. Focus is on sociological theories that explain the nature, causation and extent of criminality and deviance including those theories which explain rule-creation and rule-breaking as processes located in a wider, more complex moral and social dynamic. This perspective drives forward the analysis of law and its tendency to criminalise activities developing out of contradictions of society and its political economy.
SOC450-3 Contemporary Theories in Sociology (Pre-requisite(s) SOC350)
The course covers contemporary thinker, themes and trends in sociology from Post-World War I. It covers areas of structural functionalism, the
SOC452-3 Urban Sociology (Pre-requisite(s) SOC254)
Urban societies in transition. The nature of urban society: occupation and population trends, residential and work patterns in traditional and modern societies, rural-urban migration, patterns of urban conflict. Urbanisation and urbanism in relation to social and industrial change. Problems arising from growth of modern towns and city life.
SOC453-3 Sociology of Work, Employment and Industry (Pre-requisite(s): SOC261)
Coverage of contemporary sociological perspectives on work, economic organization and employment. Examinations of the dynamics of human behaviour in organizations. Patterns of work pre-modern and modern societies. Social and psychological factors in work. Sociological problems of industrial organizations, group dynamics. Managerial goals, managerial strategies and employment relations, bureaucracy and organizational theory (as in handbook).
SOC457-3 Political Sociology
Contemporary issues in Political Sociology with emphasis on the relationship between social class structure and political power. The course explores various perspectives on the nature and distribution of power; national identity; theories of the state; class structure; political participation; and politics of policy-making. The course examines gender relations in decision-making positions and leadership roles; the impact of several UN declarations on SADC states.
SOC467-3 Social Policy
The course introduces students to some of the major debates on state intervention in the sphere of welfare politics. Focus in on policy implementation and evaluation as it applies to the delivery of social services. Students are introduced to the traditional Basotho welfare system and the historical development of the modern welfare system; A comparative analysis of the social welfare delivery system in
SOC473-3 Sociology of Rural Communities (Pre-requisite(s) SOC251)
Problems of traditional and transitional societies; issues affecting rural communities; theories of development/rural development; development strategies; sustainable development; land tenure in Lesotho; the role of non-governmental organizations in rural development.
SOC474-3 Sociology of Environment (Pre-requisite(s) SOC251)
Provides the social scientific understanding of causes and consequences of environmental problems. Interactions between society and the environment. Concepts of environmental crisis, biodiversity and sustainable development are examined. Topics included are population; economic growth; culture; technology; energy; environmental issues and international relations.
SOC456-3 Sociology of Formal Organisations
Comparative and historical study of the structure and dynamics of complex organizations. Power and social control, structure and technology, size and performance, environments and adaptation.
SOC461-3 Research Project
Guided research in which fieldwork will be under the supervision of a member of departmental staff. Project will include data collection analysis and report writing.
SOC467-3 Social Policy
The course introduces students to some of the maker debates on state intervention in the sphere of welfare politics. Focus is on policy implementation and evaluation as it applies to the delivery of social services. Students are introduced to the traditional Basotho welfare system and the historical development of the modern welfare system. A comparative analysis of the social welfare delivery system in
SOC500-6 Advanced Sociological Theory
Special attention shall be paid to three areas:
a) Intellectual roots of sociological theory
b) Classical sociological theory
c) Contemporary sociological theory; especially the areas developed in Africa and other
The highlights include a critical review of the basic concepts and perspectives drawn from classical and contemporary sociology; emphasis is placed upon the major division in the discipline: institutionalization; stratification, deviance and social control. All these will be examined from various perspectives including structural functionalism symbolic interactionalism and other current viewpoints.
SOC501-6 Intermediate Research Methods in Sociology
Qualitative Methodology
An intensive study of qualitative research in sociology integrating advanced qualitative data analysis technique, with strong emphasis on qualitative computer application. Qualitative methodologies involving collection methods in natural settings, observations, participant observation, focused groups, life history, ethnography, ethno-methodology, and using these methods for the purposes of developing grounded theory. Relationship between theory and research methods especially on how empirical studies are driven by and contribute to particular conceptual and methodological frame-work.
Quantitative Methodology
A study of quantitative research integrating advanced quantitative data analysis techniques, multivariate techniques, inter-relationship studies (correlation studies) causal comparative studies; experimental research with control group; factorial design, and use of SPSS.
SOC502-6 Social Statistics
A study of a wide variety of statistical-analysis tools applicable to sociological research. Emphasis will be placed on description statistics, probability inference, sampling theory, parametric test of hypothesis, correlation and regression:
SOC503-5 Medical Sociology and Health Services
A) Medical Sociology
This will focus on health and illness in different social situations and on the various ways in which people who perceive themselves to be ill respond to this experience. It will also examine the role of social factors in physical and mental health and the contribution of cross-cultural psychiatry in the illumination of these roles.
B) Health Services
A study of social structure of health care; systems and interplay of various health problems in Lesotho and selected areas of the globe. Examination of social factors and processes related to etiology and treatment of illnesses, HIV and AIDS. A comparative analysis of health systems such as allopathic, African traditional, etc; and examination of health care delivery policy and the implications of the various health delivery strategies.
SOC504-5 Criminology, Deviance and Law
The course could place emphasis on the four subheadings:
Criminology
Historical development of criminology as a sub-discipline of sociology, criminological schools of thought, etiology of crime and delinquency, categorization and measurement of crime, social reaction to crime and contemporary crime issues (e.g. juvenile delinquency, victimless crime, crimes against women and children, corruption, policing etc.)
Sociology of Law
Theoretical perspectives and research strategies in the sociology of law; development of legal norms, legal participation and litigation; law and dispute resolution; dual legal systems; legal pluralism; the relationship between social and legal changes; use of law in social engineering.
Deviance
Cumulative development and changing emphasis in deviance theory; major methods of the research and analytical model; political and public policy implication of deviance sociology.
Penology
Central issues in penology include theorizing about the means employed in the repression of crime, the retributive and symbolic functions of penalties, the efficacy of deterrent, coercive and expressive functions of penalties, corrective measures and their efficacy; incapacitation and controlling offenders, alternative measures of punishment for various categories of offenders.
SOC505-5 Rural Sociology
An examination of sociological theories, main current of research as applied to rural world. Analysis of development-institutions responsible for water resources and high land development. Analysis of social, cultural, personality factors, influencing community development in the mountain and other rural Lesotho areas as contemporary rural communities. Human adaptation to ecological problems of the Kingdom and Southern African region in general will also be covered.
SOC506-3 Sociology of Development
Advanced contemporary sociological theories, methods and models of development, and modernization will be examined. Issues, problems, and processes of pre-colonial and post-colonial development in Africa would be examined. Other topics to be covered will include internal and external socio-economic forces that impinge on African development; a review of case studies on development and modernization in Southern Africa from post-independence period.
SOC507-3 Work, Labour and Organizations
Major organizational theories-linkages between organizations, social, economic, political and cultural environment; occupational analysis and changing occupational distribution of the labour force. Special attention to be paid to industrial, commercial, governmental, religious, military and political organizations. Topics to be covered include: bureaucratic processes personnel recruitment, trade unionism and technocracy.
SOC508-3 Sociology of Industry
The course examines the factory as social system, formal and informal lines of communication, leadership and authority patterns; the impact of industrialization on other social institutions; the position of African factory systems vis-à-vis their Western counterparts and special problems in African factories; social aspects of labour and management in industry, safety at work; welfare of workers and provision of social facilities for labour.
SOC509-3 Gender Studies
Critical assessment of research and theoretical work on gender inequality and origins of gender inequality. The position of women in society especially in cultural settings, socio-economic and political factors; women liberation movement; other topics include gender in agriculture, industry and family types.
SOC510-3 Urban Sociology
Sociology of the city as conceived in major sociological schools of thought; especially classical images of the city including the works of Max Weber, the Chicago school of sociology and the post Chicago analysis. Social, cultural and psychological processes in Eastern and Southern Africa cities past and present. Dynamics and effects of regional migration, community formations, race, ethnic relations, institutional establishment and breakdown as well as such behaviour as urban crowd behaviour, riots, suicide, mental disorder etc.
SOC511-3 Environmental Sociology
Societal-environmental interactions; impacts of human societies on the physical environment; environment impacts on human behaviour and social organization; bio-diversity and sustainable development; social impact assessment of development projects.
SOC512-3 Political Sociology
The course in political sociology examines the meaning of the concept power in its social context. The course will examine the phenomenon of power at the level of an inclusive society (whether that society be a tribe, a nation state, an empire or some other type); the relations between such societies; and the social movement, organizations and institutions which are directly involved in the determination of such power. Power sharing relations at the micro-level will also be discussed.
SOC513-2 Seminar
The focus is on a paper to be delivered by the student, a topic taken from his/her area of specialization; under the close supervision of his/her chosen or assigned supervisor.
SOC514-8 Dissertation
This will normally be undertaken from the third semester of study, under assigned supervision. The student will be expected to defend his/her thesis proposal successfully before proceeding to defend the dissertation.
Social Anthropology Courses
SA251-3 Theories in Social Anthropology (Prereq. SOC161-6)
A review of major Social Anthropological theories with special reference to Evolutionism, historical particularism, diffusionism, structuralism; functionalism; cultural ecology sociobiology, and psychological approaches
SA255-3 Anthropology of Religion
Theoretical perspectives in the study of origins and functions of religion. A survey of comparative religion with emphasis on the religious of non-western Societies: The place of religion in modernized complex Societies. Religions groups in Lesotho. Case study of Christianity, Islam, traditional and other religions. Religion as an instrument of Social transformation.
SA256-3 Language in Society and Culture
A review of the theories about the origin of language. An examination of the Social and cultural functions of language; relationships between language and culture; the ethnography of speaking; language and Societal development. Language problems of new nations.
SA257-3 Women in Society
An introduction to women studies. A survey of traditional and contemporary attitudes of male-centred societies to women; factors which shape these attitudes public policy issues on women.
SA357-3 Economic Anthropology (Prereq. SA161-6)
Contemporary theories and themes in economic anthropology. The production and distribution of material resources in small-scale Societies. Concepts and modes of exchange. The relationship between the economy and Society. The types of economies. Transition from subsistence to market economy. Economic institutions.
SA358-3 Research Methods in Anthropology (Prereq. SA251-3)
Discussion of the origin and the application of major fieldwork techniques-participant observation, key informants and interview methods. A survey of the field of research methodology including research design, techniques and procedures currently in use in Anthropology (Practicum in field work)
SA359-3 Culture and Personality
Systematic exploration of the impact of social structure and culture on personality and group functioning contemporary theoretical models, methods and approaches to the study of human personality and culture along with case studies; cross-cultural comparison and study of cognition, values and attitudes.
SA360-3 Medical Anthropology
A systematic inquiry into health practice and explanation of diseases, social responses to illness and the sick role in non-western and peasant cultures. A study of medical thought and problem solving. The Social and cultural context of medicine and acculturation process of the healer and physician in diverse cultural settings. Traditional medical practices in Southern Africa and the theory of health and healing.
SA361-3 Gerontology (Anthropology of the Aged)
The Social needs of the aged in traditional and modern Societies. Comparative study of human maturity; aging and death as they are perceived in different cultures. Western versus African attitudes towards the aged.
SA461-3 Research Project
Guided Research in which fieldwork will be under the supervision of a member of departmental staff. Project will include data collection, analysis and report writing.
SA475-3 Culture and Communication
An examination of human communication from the perspective of linguistic anthropology; treats Social structure and Social-structural behaviour as essentially communicative phenomena.
SA476-3 Anthropology of Development (Prereq. SA358-3)
Anthropological theories and methods of development along with ethnographic case studies. The concept and nature of “development” and modernization. Precolonial and post-colonial processes of socio-economic change, growth and development of Africa. Problems of development and modernization; internal and external barriers to development.
SA477-3 Child Development in Non-Western Societies
Concepts, theories and methods in cross-cultural child development. A survey of the available data in the area of physical, cognitive and Social processes that shape the early development of children. The effects of the environment, socio-economic factors and changing political systems. The role of welfare services.
SA478-3 Ethnography of Sub-Saharan Africa
Study of sub-Saharan Africa as a major ethnological region. Human origins and early man; race and racism. The cultural regions of Africa; language and population migration in history. Peoples and cultures of Africa.
SA479-3 Political Anthropology
An examination of Social and cultural contexts of political activity and behaviour. Political anthropology since 1940s; comparative study of African political systems from the colonial to the post-colonial period with special reference to East and Southern Africa. Contemporary political organization, trade unions, elite groups, the development of movements for political change.
SA480-3 Applied Anthropology (Prereq. SA358-3)
Theoretical approaches to development; critical review of important works in applied anthropology focusing on the colonial and post-colonial situations in
SA481-3 Family, Kinship and Marriage
Current Sociological and Anthropological theories in the study of the family, kinship and marriage systems. Case studies of selected
SA482-3 Southern African Subsistence Economy
The organization and performance of the subsistence economies of small-scale communities of
SA483-3 Urban Anthropology
The source of urbanism; urban-rural dichotomy in Africa; traditional urbanism and contemporary varieties of urban life in
SA484-3 Socio-Cultural Change in
Theoretical approaches to the study of change. The study of Socio-cultural change in Africa over the past hundred years including the impact of colonialism on African Societies and cultures; entry into the world market system; resistance movements, independence and new cultural syntheses, and problems of continuing dependency.
Practical Social Work Agencies
The following social work agencies have been identified, visited and are willing to take students on practical fieldwork. A profile is given of each. This will help the students to identify the type of agency and client group they want to work with.