RURAL SOCIOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION [AGE 221]
Agricultural extension is a non-formal education for farmers (rural people) with a view to develop rural society on desirable lines. Rural sociology studies the attitude and behavior of rural people whereas agricultural extension seeks to modify or change the attitude and behavior of farmers.
sociology and their effect on society.
Course Objectives
At the end of the rural sociology course, students should be able to:
1. Define sociology, its importance and related concepts used in sociology.
2. Define society
3. Categorize of human societies with reference to their levels of growth
4. Identify Zambian rural communities and their social characteristics
5. Explain culture and basic socialization.
6. Describe social differentiation and social stratification
7. Describe demography and population dynamics
8. Define and explain gender and agriculture and its effect on production.
9. Explain the concept of group formation, the types and its dynamics
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