AI6603 - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University
AI6603 - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION (Syllabus) 2013-regulation Anna University
AI6603 |
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION |
LPTC |
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3003
OBJECTIVES:
• To expose the students to different extension methods for communication to take the work from lab to field
UNIT I |
COMMUNICATION AND PROGRAMME PLANNING |
9 |
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Communication – meaning – definition – models – elements and their characteristics – types and barriers in communication. Programme planning – meaning, definition, principles, steps in programme development process, monitoring and evaluation of extension programmes.
UNIT II |
EXTENSION TEACHING METHODS |
9 |
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Extension teaching methods - Audio-Visual aids – definition – classification – purpose, planning and selection, combination and use – individual, group and mass contact methods – merits and demerits.
UNIT III |
MODERN COMMUNICATION GADGETS |
9 |
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Modern communication sources – internet, video and teleconferencing, Interactive Multimedia Compact Disk (IMCD), village kiosks, Kissan Call Centre (KCC), mobile phone
UNIT IV |
DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION |
9 |
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Diffusion – meaning and elements. Adoption – meaning –adopter categories and factors influencing adoption, stages of adoption, Innovation decision process and attributes of innovation consequences of adoption.
UNIT V |
CAPACITY BUILDING |
9 |
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Capacity building of extension personnel and farmers – meaning – definition, types of training, training to farmers, farm women and rural youth, FTC & KVK.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: After completion of this course, the students will
• Be familiar with various extension methods, communication gadgets
• Be trained in capacity building techniques
• Be trained in capacity building techniques
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ray, G.L., 1999. Extension Communication and Management, Naya Prokash, 206, Bidhan Sarani, Calcutta.
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Extension Programme Planning, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Extension Programme Planning, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
REFERENCES:
1. Rogers, E.M. 1995. Diffusion of Innovations, The Free Press, Newyork
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Agricultural Communication: Process and Methods, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Sandhu, A.S. 1996. Agricultural Communication: Process and Methods, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
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