UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

Module Description:The module prepares the student to conduct research by applying all the research steps as an individual or a member of a researchteam. The ultimate goal is to prepare students to provide evidenced-based care that promotes quality outcomes for patients, families,health care providers and the health system. The module furthermore prepares the student to use research findings in promoting andunderstanding of patients’ and families’ experiences with health and illness and to implement effective interventions to promote health.Research ProjectMNRM3880NQF level: 8 Credits: 8 Module assessment: CA (100%) Research ProjectCo-requisites: Research Methodology in Health Sciences – MNRM3850Module Description:The objective of this module is to assess students’ ability to conduct research in their field of study. Students are expected to choose atopic and following the scientific research methods conduct the research and prepare a research report. This module provides studentswith an opportunity to develop research skills through completion of a minor research project. Students have to prepare a researchproposal and get it approved from the supervisor. Conduct the research and write a brief report. The report must include: A clearidentification of your policy issue and its importance or relevance to the welfare of society, a clear theoretical analysis of the issuesinvolved, presentation of some type of empirical evidence and conclusionOther SyllabiApplied PsychologyHPSG3732NQF level: 7 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule Description:This module will be tailored to the needs of students who are interested in the practice of psychology in various fields. Themes to beaddressed will include counselling skills, interview skills, negotiation skills, and the presenting of workshops.Foundations of SociologyHSOG3511NQF level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (60%) Examination (40%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule DescriptionThis module serves as a guide to the foundations of the discipline. While introducing the student to basic concepts, theories, fields andapplications of international sociology, it focuses on Namibian Society. Sociology is shown with its different faces - its history of origins,the classical and contemporary interpretations of social action, social structure and social change. As well, the course reflects on theprincipal social institutions, such as family, state, economy, education, and religion. It emphasizes the analysis and the impact of socialinequality, such as class, race and gender.Government StudiesCPIG3571NQF level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule DescriptionThis module focuses on the introductory aspects of public administration and political science. The approach to this module is twofold.On the one hand it covers the conceptual framework of public administration, its evolution, theories, the generic functions of publicadministration as well as environmental and ethical issues, government institutions, processes and approaches, while on the other handthe module covers the constitution, state and its formation, government and civil society.Introduction to PsychologyHPSG3511NQF level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (60%) Examination (40%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: NoneModule DescriptionDuring this module students will become familiar with the major themes of psychology as a discipline. Major areas of psychology such ascognition, emotion and motivation will be covered.Principles of ManagementCMPP3579NQF level: 5 Credits: 16 Module assessment: CA (50%) Examination (50%) - 1x3 hours paperPrerequisites: None216