UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

International Labour Standards in the Namibian Legal SystemLCIL2412NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module examines the history and operation of the ILO with particular emphasis on the formulation andimplementation of ILO conventions. The module will critically assess the impact of the ILO regarding the achievementof fair labour conditions world-wide. Special emphasis will be placed on the ILO core conventions and the decent workagenda. Different labour laws within the SADC region will also be compared.Labour Market Theories and PoliciesLCLM2511NQA level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module examines labour markets in general with particular emphasis on those in Southern Africa, especiallyNamibia. The module examines labour market structures, skills profiles, unemployment and under-employment,particularly amongst women, youth and low-skilled workers. The labour market will be examined against thebackground of economic structures with a view of identifying possible areas of intervention.Leadership DevelopmentCMLD2512NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module aims to develop students’ understanding about the importance of leadership in any organisation, leadership theories,leadership features, styles and functions such as how to motivate staff to higher levels of performance, communication styles, problemsolving and critical thinking, emotional intelligence development, managing change, handling conflict and negotiations, leading meetingsas well as understanding the impact of ones personality type on your leadership.Namibian Labour Laws and PoliciesLCNL2512NQA level: 4 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule Description:This module examines the Namibian and SADC labour laws and policies. It will also focus on the Namibian Labour Act (2007) inparticular and draw comparisons with selected countries in the SADC region. The module will examine how the notion of “socialpartnership” and “tripartism” is conceived and implemented.Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of ProgrammesHSRE2511NQA level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:The module introduces students to an overview of the research, monitoring and evaluation processes of programmes. It includes stepsinvolved in research, participatory monitoring and evaluation of communication interventions and programmes; It explains basic termsand concepts in research; writing a research monitoring and evaluation proposal; ethics and principles governing research; choosingsample size, designing data collection tools; data collection and work plan; using research results to write simple reports.205