Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rural Social Transformation and Innovation
Course Code: DJTA003
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to introduce students to the dynamics of social change in rural areas and the role of innovation in rural development.

Course Content

Topics include rural development policies, technological adaptation in rural societies, social entrepreneurship models, and innovation strategies for agriculture.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Ali Kemali ÖZUĞUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Defines concepts of rural development and social transformation.
2.Evaluates the impact of technological change on rural communities.
3.Analyzes the role of innovation in rural life and agriculture.
4.Compares models of social entrepreneurship for rural development.
5.Proposes innovative agricultural practices suitable for rural areas.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yılmaz, B. (2019). Rural Development and Agricultural Innovation. Detay Publishing.
2.OECD (2021). Innovation and Modernising the Rural Economy. [www.oecd.org]
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is rural development? Key concepts of social transformation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sociological characteristics and structural problems of rural areas
Week 3 - Theoretical
Transition from agricultural society to information society
Week 4 - Theoretical
Local development models and community participation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Youth, women, and disadvantaged groups in rural regions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Social entrepreneurship and its applicability in rural areas
Week 7 - Theoretical
What is innovation? Types of agricultural innovation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Definition of social innovation and its distinction
Week 9 - Theoretical
Innovation processes: from idea to practice
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examples of rural innovation and impact analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effects of digitalization on rural transformation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Policymakers, NGOs, and public support
Week 13 - Theoretical
Student-based development of rural innovation ideas
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project presentations and general evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading40520
Individual Work50525
Midterm Examination1022
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026