DS-3629: Development

Communication
S M Nazmus Sakib
Lecturer
Department of Development Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Bangladesh University of Professionals(BUP)
Course Description
• This course provides insights into the ever-changing world of Development
Practices and the Communication Skills that are required to increase
effectiveness and efficiency in these practices. It will help the students to
position an organization or project in a thoughtful and articulate manner and
present it in language that convinces the target audience. The course
introduces students to the role of information, communication, the media in
development and social change. To put development into context, the course
looks at development theories and how these have influenced the
different development communication approaches used at the various times.
Students will explore: the concept of participatory communication;
global debates about development; the digital divide; development policy
frameworks at the global; regional and national levels. Communication of
issues pertinent to sustainable development will be addressed including
environment, population, gender, poverty, and conflict management.
Course Objectives

To enable students, get an appreciation of the role of

information, communication and the media in development.
To facilitate students’ appreciation of the dimensions of
development and introduce them to the development policy
frameworks.
To give students an understanding of key issues in sustainable
development as a basis for engaging in effective development
communication.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students should:

• Be conversant with the dimensions of development and the development

policy frameworks.
• Have an appreciation of the role of information, communication and the
media in development and social change.
• Have an understanding of key issues in sustainable development as a
basis for engaging in effective development communication.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address
communication challenges in development projects.
Now Let’s get Introduced
• Your name
• School, College
• Where do you want to see yourself after next 5 years?
• How do you want to contribute to society after graduation?
• What is your expectation from this course?
Reach the Course Instructor
•Course Instructor: Lecturer S M Nazmus Sakib, Department of Development Studies,
FASS, BUP
•Class Time: Tuesday, 1200-1330 (Online); Wednesday, 0830-1000 (CR-203)
•Office Room: AC-405 (BUP Academic Building)
•Contact Number: 01769028421(Official), 01875407153 (Personal)
•Email: nazmus.sakib@bup.edu.bd
•Consultation Hours: Thursday, 1200-1330

•Google Classroom Code: bwbslcj

Suggested Readings
Wilkins, K. G., Tufte, T., & Obregon, R. (2014). The Handbook of Development
Communication and Social Change. John Wiley & Sons.

UNDP. (2009). Handbook on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluating for Development Results.
New York: UNDP
Patton, M. Q. (2011). Developmental evaluation: applying complexity concepts to enhance
innovation and use. New York: The Guilford Press