1.

Instructional Video Production 

EECM 471

VII

9(0+9)

2.

Public Relation and Social Marketing

EECM 472

VII

2(0+2)

3.

Web Designing and Multimedia Production   

EECM 473

VII

9(0+9)

4.

Seminar

EECM 474

VII

1(1+0)

Total

21(1+20)

5.

In-Plant Training/ Internship/ RAWE

VIII

20 (0+20) 

EECM111

 Extension Education  and Rural Development

3(3+0)

Theory

Extension Education-concept and importance, philosophy, principles and objectives. Evolution of extension education- glimpses of pre and post-independence era. Community: Meaning and definition, types of communities, community and science, community mobilization. Community development programmes- concept, objectives, organization, activities, achievement and failures. Rural development- concept, need, meaning, aim and functions of extension education for rural development. Panchayati Raj Institutions- concept, history, structure and function. Current rural development programmes/Organizations - NRLM,  NRHM, Ujjwala, Beti Padhao Beti Bachao, MGNREGA, IAY, ICDS, Total sanitation schemes/ campaigns etc. ATMA, DRDA, ATIC, Role of ICAR, SAUs, KVKs, DAATTCs and NGOs in rural development.

EECM112

1.                  Communications Skills and Personality Development

3(2+1)

Theory

Communication skills- Process of communication, verbal and nonverbal communication; listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills; field diary and lab record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic procedures. Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles, precise writing, summarizing, abstracting; individual and group presentations, and impromptu presentation, public speaking; Group discussion. Role of ICT in communication. Recent advances in communication- Print and electronic, internet, e-mail, fax, mobile, interactive video and teleconferencing, computer, e-governance.

Meaning and definition of personality; Theoretical perspectives on personality- Behavioural trait and humanistic personality pattern; moulding the personality patterns. Personality development- Self-perception, self-concept, self-esteem and gender stereotyping, persistence and changes in personality determinants (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, educational and family). Aspirations, achievements and fulfilment. Dressing for formal and informal.

Practical

Listening and note taking, writing skills, oral presentation skills; field diary and lab record; indexing, footnote and bibliographic procedures. Reading and comprehension of general and technical articles, precise writing, summarizing, abstracting; individual and group presentations. Developing questionnaire to study impact of physique, educational institutions, aspirations on personality; developing questionnaire to study social prescriptions, gender and family on personality, aspirations and achievements. Collecting data through the questionnaires on small samples. Report writing and presentation. Case study of an individual suffering with personality disorders.

EECM123

Women in Agriculture

2 (2+0)

Theory

Evolution of agriculture in India, General agricultural production activities, Agricultural and allied sectors in  rural India, role of women in agricultural and allied sectors, status of farm women -Social, economic and health status of women in agriculture, Women friendly tools and implements, Gender issues, Women in agriculture Policy, Programmes  (government and non-government) and institutions for women in agriculture, Women empowerment  in agriculture, Agri-preneurship and training to farmwomen.

EECM 234

Diffusion and Adoption of Homestead Technologies                          3(2+1)

Theory

Concept and functions of communication. Types of communication- written, verbal and nonverbal. Forms of communication- interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Levels of communication-horizontal, upward and downward. Communication process, elements- source, message, channel, receiver and feedback. Techniques of communication. Different channels of communication and their characteristics. Theories & models of communication-Berlo’s model and Aristotle model. Barriers of communication. Concept and elements of diffusion process- Innovation, channels of communication, social system and time. Innovation–decision process, types of innovation–decision, consequences of innovations. Homestead technology-concept and its relevance to innovation – decision process. Different homestead technologies with special reference to Home Science.   Adoption- meaning, definition and adoption process. Factors affecting adoption and innovation – decision process and constraints. Different terms used in diffusion of innovation and adoption process- rate of adoption, over adoption, innovativeness, dissonance, rejection and discontinuance. Adopter categories- concept and types. Social change: concept, theories, dimensions and factors. Change agents and opinion leader- meaning, definitions, and characteristics. Change proneness – acceptance and resistance to social change.

Practical

Collection of homestead technologies. Adoption in localities –observation, visit to different entrepreneurs with adopted home stead technologies for business enterprise. Visit to different successful SHGs. Categories of adopters among SHG’s members. Analysis and presentation of reports. Identification of change agents in a localities and presentation of reports.

EECM 245

Instructional Technology  

3(1+2)

Theory

Instructional technology- Concept, definition, principles, classification, characteristics, uses and approaches. Audio visual aids (A V Aids) – concept, definition, classifications, purpose, use, advantages and limitations of various AV aids. Criteria for selection and evaluation of AV aids. Instructional methods and latest innovative techniques (simulation, team teaching, micro teaching, Meaning, classification, purpose, use and limitations. Definition, purpose, use, advantages and limitations of projected, non-projected aids, electronic and folk media. Introduction to MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point.  Lesson planning and evaluation of teaching.

Practical

Planning, preparation, presentation of posters, charts, flash cards, display and other AV aids. Exercises on MS-Word-Ms-Excel, MS-Power Point; internet application-web browsing, creation and operation of email account. Handling of audio-visual equipment. Planning, preparation and delivery of teaching/extension lesson. Evaluation of student – teacher performance based on planned lesson.

EECM 356

Extension Training Management

3(1+2)

Theory

Training: Concept, need, definition, importance. Identification of training need. Types of Training. Training process, different phases of training and its management. Qualities of a good trainer- communications skills, training skills, motivational skills and handling difficult situations. Adult learning, characteristics of adult learner. Facilitation skills in training, problem and prospects of training. Designing training module: Basic guidelines, steps in module designing. Training methods. Training evaluation: Objectives, principle, steps and indicators of training evaluation. Important training institutions in India.

Practical

Visit to state level training vocational training institutes, report writing and presentation, hands-on-experience with training need analysis. Writing training objectives. Hands-on experience training methods. Familiarization with monitoring and evaluation tools of training, familiarization with offline and online training module. Preparation of training module, designing, conducting and evaluation of training programmes. Analysis of HRD programmes of academic and corporate institutions. Interaction with the HRD professionals. Presentation of reports.

EECM-367

Programme Development for Rural Families

3(1+2)

Theory

Planning - definition and nature. Extension programme planning-concept, definition, objectives and principles. Relevant terms used in programme planning - situation, aims, objectives, problem, solution, project plan, plan of work, calendar of work, etc. Steps in extension programme planning-situation analysis through PRA techniques, need and environment assessment and rapport building. Leader and leadership- meaning, definition and identification of leader. Role of local leaders, involvement of local bodies/ organizations and extension agencies. Programme implementation and constraints. Monitoring and evaluation of extension programme. Critical analysis of few major development programmes under five-year plans.

Practical: Establishing rapport with rural families and identification of leader. Conducting baseline survey of village and household using PRA techniques. Analysis of information. Triangulation of information from conventional and PRA methods. Preparation of detailed plan of work for need based short duration programme. Implementation and evaluation of programme. Report writing and presentation.

EECM - 368

Community Organization

2(2+0)

Theory

Basic Conceptual Framework of Community - concept of community in Social Work; Common terminologies- Community Organization, community work, community development; Community Organization-skills of Community Organizer; Role of Community Organizer-Approaches , Strategies of Community Organization  and people’s Participation; Interventions of NGO’s and Government in Community Organization; Social Action -Concept , Objectives and Scope ; Tactics and Methods of Social Action in  Community Organization.