Objective

The course seeks to equip students with skills needed for effective communication in academic writing, reading and paying attention to grammatical accuracy and conventions of usage in their writing.

Content

The course which is the sequel to CMS107 sets out to prepare students to write rhetorically effective texts in academic discourse. It mainly provides the students with the skills to enable them research, plan, and compose essays in different discourse types. Students are also exposed to writing in functional discourse, such as report writing and writing formal letters.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Clouse, F. B. (1994). Transitions: From reading to writing. New York: McGraw-Hill

Gborsong, P. A. (2011). Fundamentals of communicative skills for undergraduate students and secretaries. Saarbrucken. Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing.

Gogovi, G. A. K., Gborsong, P. A., Yankah, V. K., & Essel, K. (2000). Communicative skills. Cape Coast: Centre for Continuing Education.

Opoku-Agyemang, N. J. (1998). A handbook for writing skills. Accra: Ghana Universities Press.

Ploeger, K. (2000). Simplified paragraph skills. Illinois: NTC Publishing Group. Sekyi-Baidoo, Y. (2000). Learning and communicating. Kumasi: Wilas Press Ltd.

Objective

This course builds the capacity of students to understand the techniques of carrying out scientific research.

Content

The course discusses relevant topics and areas of social research such as positivism and interpretivism, types of social research, steps in conducting social research, research design, research proposal, sampling techniques, ethical issues in research, data collection techniques, data management, report writing and presentation.

Mode of Delivery

This course is interactive and involves lectures, students’ presentations, fieldwork and practicum.

Reading Materials

Ellis, L, (1994). Research methods in the social sciences. London: WCB Brown and Benchmark Publishers.

True, J. A. (1989). Finding out: Conducting and evaluating social research (2nd edition). Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Twumasi, P. A. (1986). Social research in rural communities, Accra: Ghana Universities Press.

KumekporT.K.B.(2002).Researchmethodsandtechniquesofsocialresearch. Accra: Soulife Press and Service.

Newman W. L. (1991). Social research. New York: Addison–Wesley Educational Publication.

Dooley D. (1995). Social research methods. New York: Pearson Education.

Objective

The course seeks to enhance students’ understanding of peace and peacebuilding.

Content

The course discusses the following topics: understanding the concepts of peace and peacebuilding, negotiation of peace and the approaches to peace and peacebuilding. It also looks at the role of peace in development.

Mode of Delivery

This course is delivered through lectures and class presentations.

Reading Materials

Barnett. M., Hunjoon, K., O’Donnell, M., & Sitea, L. (2007). Peacebuilding: What is in a name? Global Governance 13(1): 36-53.

Deutsch, M., & Coleman, P. T. (2000). The handbook of conflict resolution: Theory and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Lederach, J. P. (1997). Building peace: Sustainable reconciliation in divided societies Washington, D.C.: U.S. Institute of Peace Press.

Macfarlane, J. (1999). Dispute resolution readings and case studies. Toronto: Emond Montgomery Publications.

Maiese, M. (2003). What it means to build a lasting peace. Conflict Information Consortium University of Colorado.

Michael, D. & Nicholas, S. (2000). Building peace: Challenges and strategies after civil war. The World Bank Group (www.worldbank.org).

Objective

The course introduces students to the historical background of ethnic compositions and conflicts in Africa.

Content

This course exposes students to concepts such as ethnic group, ethnicity, conflict, and peace. In addition, the ethnic composition of the African nation-states from the Berlin Conference through pre-independence to the post-independence era is examined. Theories associated with ethnic prejudices and stereotypes as well as the nature and functions of conflict in Africa are discussed.

Mode of Delivery

The content is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Brown, M. E. (Ed.). (1993). Ethnic conflict and international security. Princeton:

Priceton University Press

Byman, D. (2002). Keeping the peace: Lasting solutions to ethnic conflicts.

Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Horowitz, D. L. (1985). Ethnic groups in conflict. Berkeley: University of California.

Nielsen, Z. & Chandra L. S. (Eds.). (2004). Exploring sub-regional conflict: Opportunities for conflict prevention. Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers.

Stedman, S. J, Rothchild, D., & Cousens, E. (Eds.). (2002). Ending civil wars: The implementation of peace agreement. Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers.

Objective

The course helps students to describe social groups and explain their behaviour with the knowledge of inferential statistics.

Content

The course covers topics such as statistical concepts, data tabulation and graphical presentation. In addition, other statistical measures such as central tendency, dispersion are taught. Students are also taught the normal curve, the null hypothesis, the correlation coefficient, regression analysis and chi-square statistic.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Elifson, K. W., Runyon, R. P., & Haber, A. (1998). Fundamentals of social statistics. New York: McGraw–Hill.

Frank, H. & Althoen, S. C. (1994). Statistics, concepts and applications. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Johnson, R. (1996). Elementary statistics, (7th edition). New York: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Kwabia, K. (2001). Elements of social statistics. Accra: Quality Printing and Graphics.

Triola, M. F. (1995). Elementary statistics (6th edition). New York: Addison -Wesley

Publishing Company.

Objective

The objective of the course is to build the capacity of students to be able to understand and define counseling and its relationship to conflict management

Content

The course covers topics such as the difference between counseling and advice in the context of conflict management, theories of counseling, tools for counseling such as religion, psychiatric tools, and occupational therapy, and forms of counseling and application of counseling skills, and dispute resolution.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Bayne, R., Jinks, G., Collard, P., & Horton, I. (2008). The counselor’s handbook. (3rd edition.). Delta Place: Nelson Thornes Limited.

Dana, D. (2001) Managing Differences: How to build a better relationship at work and home Kansas: Prairie Village.

McLeod, L. & McLeod, J. (2011). Counseling skills: A practical guide for counselors and helping professionals. Berkshire: Open University Press.

Sanders. P. (2002). First steps in counseling: A students’ companion for basic introductory courses. USA: PCCS Books.

Objective

This course enables students to understand the interrelationships of states and other non-state actors in an international landscape.

Content

This course introduces students to basic and fundamental concepts of international relations. It examines the major theories and issues in the study of international relations such as realism, foreign policy, international behaviour, actors in the international system (nation-state, sub-state and non-state actors, such as IGOs and NGOs) human rights, and gender.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Goldstein, J. (2008). International relations (8th edition). New Jersey: Addison Wesley Longman.

Hanson, E. O. (2006). Religion and politics in the international system today. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Jarvis, D. S. L. (2000). International relations and the challenge of postmodernism. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press.

Keene, E. (2005). International political thought. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Keohane, R. O. & Nye, J. S. (2001). Power and interdependence (3rd edition). New York: Longman.

Viotti, P. R. & Kauppi, M. V. (1993). International relations theory: Realism, pluralism, globalism (2nd edition). New York: Macmillan.

Objective

This course equips students to understand crime and the criminal justice system.

Content

The course examines the structures and processes of criminal justice systems. It introduces students to the definition and classification of crime, constitutional rights of individuals, and the various components of the criminal justice system in Ghana. They include law enforcement, administration of justice, correction and juvenile justice. In addition, contemporary issues that challenge the functional efficiency and effectiveness of criminal justice are addressed.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Police Service of Ghana (2013). Crime statistics Accra: Statistical Information Technology Unit, CID Headquarters.

Siegel. L. (2010). Criminology: Theories, patterns and typologies. Belmont: Thomson and Wadsworth.

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (1992). Accra: Ghana Publishing Company.

Thomas, C. W. & Hepburn, J. R. (1983). Crime, criminal law and criminology. Dubuque: W. W. Brown Company.

Traub, S. H. & Little, C. B. (1999). Theories of deviance. Illinois. F. e. Peace Publisher, Inc.

Twumasi, R. K. (1982). The criminal code of Ghana. Accra: Ghana Publishing Corporation.

Objective

This course seeks to introduce students to the legal issues relating to conflict prevention, management and resolution.

Content

The course introduces students to the legal procedures, practices and institutions involved in conflict management. It deals with an in-depth study of the laws that regulate crowd behaviour, riot, violence and other criminal offenses. Dispute resolution institutions such as the courts in Ghana are studied together with alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Fundamental human rights and freedoms under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana are considered with emphasis on women, children and disabled person’s rights.

Mode of Delivery

This course is delivered through lectures and class presentations.

Reading Materials

Kolb, R. & Hyde, R. (2008). An Introduction to the law of international armed conflict. Portland: Hart Publishing.

Police Service of Ghana. (2003). Crime statistics. Statistics and Information Technology Unit. Accra: CID Headquarters.

Quansah, E. K. (2011). The Ghana legal system. Accra: Black Mask Ltd.
Siegel, L .J. (2013). Criminology theories, patterns and typologies. Belmont: Thomson and Wadsworth.

Traub, S. H. & Little, C. B. (1999). Theories of deviance. Illinois: F. E. Peacock Publishers Inc.

The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. (1992). Accra: Ghana Publishing Corporation.

Objective

The course enables students to understand and discuss existing issues in Ghanaian society.

Content

This course discusses current issues in Ghanaian society. It examines the nature of the Ghanaian family and domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, old age, ethnicity and nepotism, conceptions of governance and corruption, the nature of HIV/AIDS and poverty, conflict prevention strategies and management in Ghana.

Mode of Delivery

The mode of instruction is mainly through lectures, discussions and individual presentations.

Reading Materials

Ayee, J. R. A. (2016).The roots of corruption: The Ghanaian enquiry. Governance 21(4): 1–20.

Essamuah, M. & Tonah, S. (2004). Coping with urban poverty in Ghana: An analysis of household and individual livelihood strategies in Nima/Accra. Legon Journal of Sociology 1(2): 79 – 96.

Nukunya, G. K. (2016). Tradition and change in Ghana: An introduction to sociology. Accra: Woeli Publishers.

Nukunya, G. K. (2016). Tradition and change: The case of the family. Accra: Ghana Universities Press.

Tonah, S. (2009). Contemporary social problems in Ghana. Accra: Department of

Sociology, University of Ghana.

Objective 

This course introduces students to the role of the library in an academic community.

Content

The course covers the following topics: accessing, retrieving and evaluating information both manually and electronically, academic databases, library support systems, management and use of online journals and other electronic resources.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.

Reading Materials

Afful-Arthur, P. & Filson, C. K. (2019). Information seeking needs and information-seeking behaviour of auto mechanics in Siwdu, Cape Coast, Ghana. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development and Technology, 9(1), 7-18.

Afful-Arthur, P. & Filson, C. K. (2015). Strengthening the teaching of information literacy skills: The case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 8(2), 72-79.

Dornor, D. G., Gorman, G. E., & Calvert, P. J. (2015). Information needs analysis: Principles and practice in information organisations. London: Facet Publishing.

Filson, C. K. & Kwafoa, P. N. Y. (2016). The impact of information literacy skills on the performance of past students at their workplaces: The case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Journal of Applied Information Science, 4(2), 2-8.

Rohatgi, A. (2015). Digital library management. New York: Wisdom Press.

Objective

This course equips students with skills to use computer software in analysing data.

Content

This course provides basic skills in qualitative and quantitative data entry and analysis. The students are taken through analysis of data, hypothesis testing and interpretation of data analyzed using qualitative and quantitative software. The intention is to introduce students to basic issues in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Asante A. (2012). Essentials of computers for tertiary students. Cape Coast: University of Cape Coast Press.

Laudon, K. C. & Laudon, J. P. (2000). Management information systems. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Norton, P. (1999). Introduction to computers. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Norton, P. (2003). Computing fundamentals. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Objective

This course introduces students to theories of social conflict and their applications.

Content

This course covers topics such as basic concepts and theories of social conflict, conflict resolution, management, transformation, mapping, and containment. In addition, the course deals with the theoretical bases of various types of social conflict.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Awedoba, A. K. (2009). An ethnographic study of northern Ghanaian conflicts: Towards sustainable peace. Accra: Sub-Saharan Publishers.

Coser, L. (1968). The functions of social conflict. London: Routledge.

Hopeson, E. K. (2012). Understanding human behaviour in conflict resolution. Accra: Askia Publications.

Lederach, P. J. (2004). Building peace, sustainable reconciliation in divided societies. Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace.

Nhema, A. & Zeleza T. P. (Eds.). (2008). Roots of African conflicts: The causes and costs. Oxford: James Curey Limited.

Objective

This course equips students to understand the relationship between political and economic institutions and how it affects development.

Content

This course discusses issues relative to the concepts of politics, economics, orthodox political economy and heterodox political economy. It also discusses the theories of liberalism, neo- liberalism, Marxism, dependency and their relevance to national and global development trajectories. This course further exposes students to emerging political economy issues such as state-market integration, the role of civil society, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in shaping development agenda. Finally, this course highlights how subjective framings may mould political and economic decisions within national and international contexts.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Acemoglu, D. & Johnson, S. (2005). Unbundling institutions. Journal of Political Economy, 113(5), 949-995.

Bookstaber, R. (2017). The end of theory: Financial crises, the failure of economics and the sweep of human interactions. Princeton, Princeton University Press.

Gu, J., Zhang, C., Vaz, A., & Mukwereza, L. (2016). Chinese state capitalism? Rethinking the role of the state and business in Chinese development cooperation in Africa. World Development 81(1), 24–34.

Jessop, B. (2010). Cultural political economy and critical policy studies”. Critical Policy Studies, 3(3–4), 336–356.

Rodrik, D. (2007). One Economics, many recipes: Globalization, institutions and economic growth. Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press.

Sum, N. L. & Jessop, B. (2013). Towards a cultural political economy: Putting culture in its place. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.

Objective

The course equips students to understand the complex nature of community relations and how to build and maintain peaceful coexistence.

Content

This course introduces students to the intricate web of relationships that exist among members of a community as well as those between communities and local organisations. It examines the concept and theory of community, organization and structure of community, and community entry protocol. Rights and responsibilities of individuals, social networks, social capital, social systems, and corporate social responsibility are also discussed.

Mode of Delivery

This course is delivered through lectures, audiovisuals, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Agrawal, R. (2018). Belong: Find your people, create community and live a more connected life. New York: Workman Publishing.

Alwin, D. F, Felmlee, D. H., & Kreager, D. A. (Eds.). (2018). Social networks and the life course: Integrating the development of human lives and social-relational networks. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.

Bruhn, J. C. (2005). The sociology of community connectedness. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.

Christensen, K. & Levinson, D. (Eds.). (2003). Encyclopedia of community: From village to the virtual world. Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Wani, S. P. & Raju, K. V. (Eds.). (2018). Corporate social responsibility win-win

propositions for communities, corporates and agriculture. Boston: CABI.

Objective

The course equips students to understand the current social structures and institutional arrangements in Ghana.

Content

This course takes an in-depth discourse on Ghana’s social structure within the context of an increasing degree of globalization and modernization. It specifically analyses the nature, structure and the functions of the various social and health institutions which make up the social structure and the degree of interconnectivity between them.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Ansah-Asamoah, K. (2001). On social change in sub-Saharan Africa; A guide to the study of social transformation. Accra: Woeli Publishing Services.

Kendal, D. (2007). Sociology in our times. Belmont: Thompson Leaning Incorporated.

Nukunya G. K. (2001). Tradition and change: An introduction to sociology. Accra. Ghana Universities Press.

Tonah, S. (2009). Contemporary social problems in Ghana. Accra: Yamens Press Limited.

Yankson, P. W. K. (2006). Urbanization, industrialization and national development: Challenges and prospects of economic reforms and globalization. Accra: Ghana Universities Press.

Objective

This course equips students to understand negotiation, its techniques and roles.

Content

This course discusses the skills of negotiation. The content includes a typology of negotiation, roles of the negotiator, procedures involved in negotiation and conditions for successful negotiation. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to use to settle disputes amicably in their societies and in organizations they find themselves without resorting to a third party to help them resolve the deadlock.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Albert, I. O. (2001). Introduction to third-party intervention in community conflict. Ibadan: John Archers Publishers.

Agbezuge, S. (2010). Alternative dispute resolution. Ho: St. Francis Peace Center.

Best, S. G. (2006). Introduction to peace and conflict studies in West Africa: A reader. Ibadan: Spectrum Books.

Greenwood, M. (2008). How to mediate like a pro. Lincoln: Universe Inc.
Hopeson, E. K. (2012). Understanding human behaviour in conflict resolution. Accra: Askia Publication.

Leviton. S. C. & Greeston. J. L. (1997). Elements of mediation. Boston: Cole Publishing Company.

Objective

This course builds the capacity of students to understand the theories and practical aspects of mediation for the resolution of conflict in society.

Content

This course discusses mediation as a method of conflict resolution. The content includes typology of mediation, roles of the mediator, procedures involved in mediation and conditions for successful mediation. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to use to settle disputes amicably in their societies and in organizations they find themselves.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Albert, I. O. (2001). Introduction to third-party intervention in community conflict.

Ibadan: John Archers Publishers

Agbezuge, S. (2010). Alternative dispute resolution. Ho: St. Francis Peace Center.

Best, S. G. (2006). Introduction to peace and conflict studies in West Africa: A reader. Ibadan: Spectrum Books.

Boulle, L. & Nesic, M. (2001). Mediation. London: Butterworts.

Greenwood, M. (2008). How to mediate like a pro. Lincoln: iUniverse Inc.

Hopeson, E. K. (2012). Understanding human behaviour in conflict resolution. Accra: Askia Publication.

Objective

This course equips students with an understanding of refugeeism, its causes and implications to peace and stability in Africa.

Content

This course deals with the concept of refugeeism, causes and consequences of refugee movements in sub-Saharan Africa, refugee-host relationships, the durable solutions to refugee problems and challenges associated with efforts to solve refugee crises.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Bernstein, A. & Weiner, M. (Eds.). (1999). Migration and refugee policies: An overview. London: Continuum.

Porter, G., Hampshire, K., Kyei, P., Adjaloo, M., Rapoo, G., & Kilpatrick, K. (2008). Linkages between livelihood opportunities and refugee-host relations: Learning from the experiences of Liberian camp-based refugees in Ghana, Journal of Refugee Studies, 21(2), 230-252.

Tanle, A. & Tettey, M. (2017). Local integration of Liberian refugees in Ghana. Oguaa Journal of Social Sciences (JOSS), 8(2), 57 – 72.

Tanle, A. (2013). Refugees’ reflections on their stay in the Budumburam camp in Ghana.

Objective

The course equips students to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with human resource management in relation to the management of occupational conflicts.

Content

This course explores the human resource management function in a corporate setting and focuses more on the development of knowledge and skills that all managers and leaders need in a contemporary business. The course focuses on areas such as human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, employment law, labor relations, employee reward system, performance management and health-related issues.

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations.

Reading Materials

Armstrong, M. (2009). Human resource management practice (11th edition). London: Kogan Page Limited.

Asare-Bediako, K. (2013). Professional skills in human resource management (3rd edition). Accra: Combert Impressions.

Barry, R., Rhonda, B., & Karen, H. (2010). Effective human relations: Interpersonal and organizational applications. Cincinnati: South-Western College Pub.

Bratton, J. & Gold, J. (2003). Human resource management: Theory and practices. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Eugene, M. & Beech, N. (2008). Human resource management: A concise analysis (2nd edition). London: Pearson Education.

Phillips, J. & Gulley, S. (2014). Human resource management. Cincinnati: South-Western College Pub.

Objective

This course equips students with knowledge about social networking as a critical prerequisite in facilitating peace and harmony in the contemporary diverse society.

Content

This course equips students with the art of building relationships for the purposes of acquiring and disseminating information, building resources and offering assistance to others. Students examine how social network gets started – setting up meetings with particular individuals, both professionally and informally and asking the right questions. Further, students are exposed to the organization of social networking activities for preventing, managing conflict and facilitating peace.

Mode of Delivery

The course takes the form of lectures and in-class group discussions.

Reading Materials

Castells, M. (1996). The rise of the network society. Oxford: Blackwell.

Durkheim, E. (1993 [1893]). The division of labour in society. New York: Macmillan. Hampton, K. (2007). Neighborhoods in the network society: The e-neighbours study. Information, Communication, and Society, 10(5), 714-748.

Wellman, B. (1999). Networks in the global village. Boulder: Westview.

Wellman, B., & Haythornthwaite, C. A. (Eds.). (2002). The Internet in everyday life, the internet and the network society. Oxford: Blackwell.

Zhao, S. (2006). Do internet users have more social ties? Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication 11(3), 844-862

Objective

This course equips students to understand and explain basic concepts and definitions of disaster management.

Content

This course provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for playing leadership roles in disaster management. Students examine issues regarding preparing, supporting and repairing society when natural or human-made catastrophic events occur. The course focuses on the four phases of disaster management: mitigation (prevention), preparedness, response and recovery (information management).

Mode of Delivery

The course takes the form of lectures, in-class group discussions and practical activities.

Reading List

Limmer, D., O’Keefe, M. F., Grant, H. D., Murray Jr, R. H., & Bergeron, J. D. (2001). Introduction to emergency medical care. London: Prentice-Hall.

H. M. Fire Service Inspectorate (2004). Fire and Rescue Service Training Manual, Volume 4. London: Stationery Office Books.

World Health Organisation (2007). Risk reduction and emergency preparedness. Geneva: World Health Organisation.

Disque, K. (2016). Basic life support provider handbook. Belfast: ST Mastering.