Citation

Pandey RN. Mong. J. Demogr. 1996; 1(1): 7-11.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Population Teaching and Research Center, National University of Mongolia)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12292311

Abstract

This paper describes the functions and activities of the Mongolian Population Teaching and Research Center. The Center was established in 1990 in order to develop skills in the field of population at the national and local levels and to implement research that would help the government develop population plans and policies. Population education is directed to students full-time and part-time, to teachers, researchers, and government officials. The student program includes 2 years of general studies and 2 years of population studies. The curricula expose students to multidisciplinary studies of demography that include sociological, economic, cultural, and political factors. The degree program aims to prepare students to analyze population data with the use of computers. Since most of the international demographic literature is in English, the Center teaches the English language and tries to provide Mongolian translations of the English demographic literature. Two books on demography are currently available in Mongolian. The curricula include specialized modules on women in development, development planning, research methods, and population issues in Mongolia. Short-term training courses are now available to any organization in Mongolia. The research unit conducted a demographic survey in Mongolia during 1994 and 1996. The Mongolian Journal of Demography is produced by the Center. The first issue is now available. The Center includes a Population Reference Unit and Computer Center. The population database POPLINE is available on compact disc. The Computer Center offers use of 10 personal computers, the latest software packages, and key UN software packages. Students are exposed to intensive modules on the use of SPSS in data analysis. The Center aims to eventually offer postgraduate studies.

Language: en