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GRETSA UNIVERSITY, THIKA
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE: GUCC 101
COURSE TITLE; NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION
TIME : MONDAY 7:00 AM TO 11 AM
LECTURER: SARAH NJUGUNA
CONTACT: 0727865596 EMAIL:
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course imparts knowledge and skills to learners of being patriotic to their nation through
understanding ways of promoting national cohesion and integration in our country and existing in a
cohesive and integrated society.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME
By the end of this module the leaner should be able to:
i) Define various concepts in national cohesion and integration.
ii) Discuss the need for a cohesive society and fight tribalism in Kenya
iii) Examine roles of NCIC and TJRC among other institutions that support National cohesion
and integration
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iv) Discuss the mandate of Devolution , Vision 2030 and the media in enhancing National
cohesion and integration.
ASSESSMENT
CATS 20%
ASSIGNMENTS 10%
FINAL EXAMS 70%
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TOTAL 100%
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Lectures, group discussions and class presentations
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK Topic and details References
1 Introduction: Definition of terms. Wanjohi J.; Wanjohi W.; (2007): Social and
Social Cohesion, Integration, Religious Concerns of East Africa, GW Press,
diversity, Race ethnicity, culture , Nairobi.
cultural diversity. Ali A. Mazrui (1986): The African, ‘Triple
Heritage’, London
2 Tribalism: History of tribalism in Layton, Robert (1998) An Introduction to Theory
Kenya, Fighting tribalism in Anthropology. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press
3 Culture: Definition, cultural values, Layton, Robert (1998) An Introduction to Theory
characteristics of culture, cultural in Anthropology. Cambridge: Cambridge
situation in Kenya. University Press
4 Stratification and Social class: Grusky, David. (2008). Social Stratification:
Definitions, social class, Social Class, Race, and Gender in
Status and formation , Social groups . Sociological Perspective. 3rd ed. Boulder, Colo. :
Westview Press.
5 National cohesion: Understanding Wairimu Nderitu, Alice (2014). From the Nakuru
national cohesion, benefits of a County Peace Accord to Lasting Peace (PDF).
cohesive society, Indicators. Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
6 NCIC: Formation, strategic Allais, Lucy, 2012, “Restorative Justice,
objectives, pillars, functions and Retributive Justice, and the South African Truth
mandate and Reconciliation Commission,” Philosophy and
Public Affairs, 39(4): 331–363.
7 Reconciliation: Definition, History Wairimu Nderitu, Alice (2014). From the Nakuru
of reconciliation, reconciliation County Peace Accord to Lasting Peace (PDF).
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Virtual Classes Notes
GRETSA UNIVERSITY, THIKA
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE CODE: GUCC 101
COURSE TITLE; NATIONAL COHESION AND INTEGRATION
TIME : MONDAY 7:00 AM TO 11 AM
LECTURER: SARAH NJUGUNA
CONTACT: 0727865596 EMAIL:
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course imparts knowledge and skills to learners of being patriotic to their nation through
understanding ways of promoting national cohesion and integration in our country and existing in a
cohesive and integrated society.
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOME
By the end of this module the leaner should be able to:
i) Define various concepts in national cohesion and integration.
ii) Discuss the need for a cohesive society and fight tribalism in Kenya
iii) Examine roles of NCIC and TJRC among other institutions that support National cohesion
and integration
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iv) Discuss the mandate of Devolution , Vision 2030 and the media in enhancing National
cohesion and integration.
ASSESSMENT
CATS 20%
ASSIGNMENTS 10%
FINAL EXAMS 70%
_______________________
TOTAL 100%
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
Lectures, group discussions and class presentations
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK Topic and details References
1 Introduction: Definition of terms. Wanjohi J.; Wanjohi W.; (2007): Social and
Social Cohesion, Integration, Religious Concerns of East Africa, GW Press,
diversity, Race ethnicity, culture , Nairobi.
cultural diversity. Ali A. Mazrui (1986): The African, ‘Triple
Heritage’, London
2 Tribalism: History of tribalism in Layton, Robert (1998) An Introduction to Theory
Kenya, Fighting tribalism in Anthropology. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press
3 Culture: Definition, cultural values, Layton, Robert (1998) An Introduction to Theory
characteristics of culture, cultural in Anthropology. Cambridge: Cambridge
situation in Kenya. University Press
4 Stratification and Social class: Grusky, David. (2008). Social Stratification:
Definitions, social class, Social Class, Race, and Gender in
Status and formation , Social groups . Sociological Perspective. 3rd ed. Boulder, Colo. :
Westview Press.
5 National cohesion: Understanding Wairimu Nderitu, Alice (2014). From the Nakuru
national cohesion, benefits of a County Peace Accord to Lasting Peace (PDF).
cohesive society, Indicators. Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
6 NCIC: Formation, strategic Allais, Lucy, 2012, “Restorative Justice,
objectives, pillars, functions and Retributive Justice, and the South African Truth
mandate and Reconciliation Commission,” Philosophy and
Public Affairs, 39(4): 331–363.
7 Reconciliation: Definition, History Wairimu Nderitu, Alice (2014). From the Nakuru
of reconciliation, reconciliation County Peace Accord to Lasting Peace (PDF).
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