GE: 247 Population studies

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Stella Maris Mtwara University College
Geography Unit
GE:  247 Population studies – Second Semester 2019/2020
Instruction
Questions are set based on the group numbers; therefore members of the groups should work on their assigned question.

Group Assignment 1/ Seminar presentation (15 Marks)
1.      Account for the relevance of Thomas Robert Malthus’ population theory to Sub Saharan African countries’ population growth.

2.      By using the Demographic Transition Model (DTM), discuss the contention that says ‘human population across countries passes from traditional, social economic condition to modern, urbanized, industrialized and developed society’.


3.      Discuss the main propositions of Epidemiological Transition Theory (ETT).

4.      With relevant examples, discuss the classical, accelerated variant of the classical , delayed,  and transition variant of the delayed models of  the Epidemiological Transition Theory (ETT).


5.      Examine the link between Demographic Transition Model (DTM) and Epidemiological Transition Theory (ETT).


6.      Compare and contrast the global fertility transition and that of Africa.

7.      Examine the future trends of fertility of Caribbean and East Asian countries.

8.      Examine the relationship between population, environment and development.

9.      Ravenstein is regarded as the father of migration. Discuss


10.  Everett S. Lee contends that ‘internal and international migration is influenced by push and pull factors’. Discuss

11.  Discuss the Mobility Transition Theory (MTT) as propounded by Zelinsky.

12.  Describe the Dual Economic Model.
13.  Discuss the strength and weaknesses of Neo- Classical Theory of migration.

14.  The World System Theory is one among the examples of political economy migration theories. By using the Centre Periphery Theory; examine the relationship between developed and developing countries in terms of labour migration.

15.  Evaluate the applicability of Mabogunje’s systems approach to Africa’s rural – urban migration.
16.  Account for the trends of contemporary international migration in the world.

17.  Critically analyze the main factors for fertility transition in Africa.

Seminar presentation will begin 21st July- 11th August 2020.




Group Assignment 2 (8 Marks)
A. Discuss the main agenda, recommendations made and the outcomeS of the following conferences:
1.      The 1st World population conference
2.      The  2nd World population conference
3.      The 3rd World population conference
4.      The 4th World population conference
5.      The 5th World population conference
6.      The 1st Regional population conference
7.      The  2nd Regional population conference
8.      The 1st  African population conference
9.      The 2nd  African population conference
10.  The 3rd  African population conference
B. Respond as per the nature of the question
    11. Expound the major steps in population policy formulation
    12. Discuss the evolution of population policy in Tanzania
13.  Give a critical analysis on the integration of fertility, mortality and migration in Tanzania’s population policy.

14.  Discuss the major causes of refugees

15.  Describe the major causes of internal displaced persons

16.  Explain the impact of refugees in the host countries.

17.  Discuss conflict resolution

Date of submission for Group Assignment 2: 26th August 2020



Test (15 Marks):  will be done on   19th August 2020









Stella Maris Mtwara University College
Geography Unit
GE 343:  Population and Development – Second Semester 2019/2020

Instruction
Questions are set based on the group numbers; therefore members of the groups should work on their assigned question.

Group Assignment 1/ Seminar presentation (15 Marks)
1.      Discuss the principle determinants of fertility transition.
2.      Account for the global fertility transition.
3.      Account for fertility transition in Africa.
4.      Examine the future trends of fertility transition of Caribbean and East Asian countries.
5.      Account for the spatial distribution of displaced persons and refugees.

Seminar presentation will begin 21st July- 5th August 2020.

Group Assignment 2 (8 Marks)
Qn: Examine the extent to which World and Regional population conferences contribute to the formulation of population policies in the third world countries.

Date of submission for Group Assignment 2: 25th August 2020


Test (15 Marks):  will be done on   18th August 2020


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