Course Overview

Students of this course are expected to learn the basic concepts and theories of rural planning and development. This course has been designed as part of the rural planning package of the course curricula. It also helps students to develop knowledge about the nature rural planning and development practices in Bangladesh.

Course Objectives

It is expected that upon completion of the course student will comprehend the conceptual issues of rural planning & development. 

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

After completing the course students are expected to be able to:

·       Understand basic concept of rural planning and its linkage with urban planning;

·       Examine the theories of development and also apply the theories to analyse rural development challenges in developing countries;

·       Demonstrate rural development theories;

·       Select the issues in rural planning in Bangladesh;

·       Identify the spatial dimension of development;

·       Organise the theories and determinants of rural planning process.