The term "social sciences" has been used to describe the systematic study of human interaction, which encompasses many disciplines such as anthropology, politics, psychology, and sociology. In this introductory module, we provide students an overview of the historical origins and development of each discipline. Additionally, we examine the scientific slant in the study of the social world and discuss the various methods of social science inquiry. Finally, we look at the overlapping areas in the various disciplines, study how each discipline would approach the study of a particular social issue, and offer insight into an integrated approach to studying and researching issues of interest to social scientists. Welcome.
Entrepreneurship 1 (Learnwise: WFNEN 100 - Orientation Program in Entrepreneurship). This 10 credit module is designed for students of level one in all departments of the school of Governance. It is offered by the University of Rwanda in partnership with the Wadhwani Foundation by means of a blend of in-class teaching and e-learning methods through the link below:
Aims:
- Notions of social policy and planning;
- Social policy and social welfare in light of globalization;
Students should be able to:
- critically analyse a social policy and social welfare systems in the context of Rwanda, other developing countries and western countries;
- Demonstrate knowledge and values that support a critical, reflexive approach to social welfare and social policy;
- Demonstrate how learned theories, research results and policies can be applied and implemented at the community level.