DSW Syllabus Social Work 7th Aug 2018_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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(Revision o f Syllabus Dated – 7th Aug. 2018)
Diploma in Social Work
Paper - I Introduction to Social Work - I Credits - 3 MM: 100
Learning Objectives:
To help the learner develop basic understanding about Social work as a Profession.
To enable the learner to learn about basic method of social work - working with
individuals and families.
To enable them to learn and develop skills about basic intervention strategies and
techniques while working with people.
Learning Outcome is to be in cluded:
Course Contents:
Module Contents Reference list
Introduction
to social
work as a
Profession Nature and concept of Social
Work
History / Evolution of social work
as a Profession in India: social
reformers and their contribution.
Ethical framework of social work.
Values and Principles of social
work Profession
Overview of various Methods of
Social Work Johnson, Louise C. Social Work Practice: A
Generalist Approach, 1995.
Wadia, A.R (ed). History and Philosophy of
Social Work in India, Bombay: Allied
Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1961.
Working
with
Individuals
and
Families Understanding Individuals&
families - stages of family life
cycle
Types of family.
Changing family pattern in India
Overview of process - PHASE - I
Exploration, assessment,
planning, PHASE - II
implementation and goal
attainment, PHASE - III
Termination and evaluation
Problem solving Techniques -
Supportive Techniques, Resource
Mobilisation
Importance of Recordings H. Hepworth, Ronald H Rooney, 1997,
Direct social work practice –theory and
skills, fifth edition Joann. Lauren.
brooks/cole publishing company
Murli Desai ,1994 family and intervention a
course compendium tata institute of social
sciences
R.k., upadhay [ed],2003 social casework a
therapeutic approach Rawat publications.
Helen Pearlman : social case work – a
problem solving process, university of
Chicago
Grace Mathew : an introduction to case –
work, tata institute of social sciences , 1992
Intervention
Strategies Fact finding Tools - Home visits, Gandhi V.P. Media and Communication
Today, Vol. 1,2& 3 Kanishka Publishers,
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Module I – Introduction to social work as a Profession
Module II – Working with Individuals and Families
Module III – Intervention Strategies and Techniques
and
Techniques Interview, Types of survey,
observation guide, Participatory
Learning Appraisal, Community
Mapping
Programme Media Skills -
Interpersonal Communication
Skills, Self -awareness,
Motivation, Value Education, use
of different programme media
like s torytelling, street plays,
painting, puppetry, photo
language, poster making, use of
film clips and documentaries
New Delhi, 1995.
Nelson Jones Richard. Human Relationship
Skill s Better Yourself Book, 1994, Mumbai
Lewis, Hedwing. Body Language Guide for
Professionals Response Book, New Delhi,
2000
Siddique – Social Work Process
S.P. Doctor – Communication
Kenve - Intervention
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Paper - II Introduction to Social Work - II Credits - 3 MM: 100
Learning Objectives:
To help the learner develop understanding about Working with Groups a method of
social work.
To help the learner develop skills about Working with Communities as a method of
social work.
To enable students learn skills and attitude with group and communities.
Course Contents:
Module Contents Reference list
Introduction
to Group
Work and
communities Understanding Groups: Nature,
meaning and types of groups
Significance of groups
How to form the group.
Basis o formation of group in
communities.
Strength and Weakness of Group
Understanding of Community
Types – geographical and
functional
Understanding Groups in
Communities – Types – open /
closed, Formal / informal
Leadership
Groups within the communities
Community mapping
PRA
PLA ( Participative Learning
Appraisal ) Douglas, Tom (1979), Group Process in
Social Work, John Wiley & Sons, New
York.
Konopka, Gisela. 1963. Social Group
Work: A Helping Process. Englewood
Ciffs, N.J. Prentice -Hall.
Siddiqui, H.Y. 2008. Group Work: Theories
and Practices. Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
Toseland, R.W. & Rivas R F. 2001. An
Introduction to Group Work Pracice.
Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Group
Development Understanding Group Dynamics
Understanding stages of Group
Development
Importance of Recordings
Application of group work in
different settings
SHGs
Group Termination
Bonner, H. 1959. Group Dynamics: Principles and
Applications . New York: Ronald.
Cartwright, D. 1968. “The Nature of Group
Cohesiveness”, Group Dynamics: Research and
Theory. D. Cartwright, A. Zander, eds. ,3rd Edition.
New York: Harper & Row.
Shaw, M.E. 1977. Group Dynamics. New Delhi:
Tata- McGraw Hill.
Community
dynamics Understanding community
dynamics: sources of Power
structure, concept of Power,
Leadership styles, caster, class
and gender in community
organization
Overview of Models and John, E. Tropmon, John L. Erlich. 2000.
Tactics and Techniques of Community
Intervention.
Si, Khan 1991. Organsing – A Guide For
Grassroots Leaders. NASW, USA
Blanchand, Kenneth. 1993. Le adership And
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Module I – Introduction to work with groups and communities
Module II – Group Development
Module III – Group Dynamics
approaches in Community
organization: Locality
development, social planning,
socia l action
Group Dynamics and its handling
Rapid Appraisal Summery
The One Minute Manager. An Imprint of
Harper Collins publishers Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.
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Paper - III Understanding Society Credits - 3 MM: 100
Learning Objectives:
To help the learner develop understanding about Social Institutions and Social
Stratification.
To develop learner the wider perspective on Indian Culture and Social Movements in
India.
To enable students learn dynamics and various component within each module.
Course Contents:
Module Contents Reference list
Social
Institutions
and
Communities Kinship, Marriage, Family and Religion;
Tribal, Rural and Urban Communities.
Social systems: Health , Education and
Legal.
Giddens, A. (1993). Sociology .
London: Polity Press
Social
Stratification Theories and Perspectives on Social
Stratification; Caste, Gender and Class
in the Indian Society.
Concepts of unity in Diversity Gupta, D. (1993). Social
Stratification . Oxford: OUP
Culture Concept, Characteristics,
Components and Functions of Culture;
Agents and Effects of Culture; Culture
and Socialization Giddens, A. (1993). Sociology .
London: Polity Press
Social
Movements in
India Dalit Movement, Women‟s Movement,
Social Reform Movement. Jogdand P.G. and Michael S.M.
(2003) Globalisation and Social
Movement, Rawat Publication,
New Delhi.
Shah Ghanshyam. (2002).
Social Movements and the Sate.
Sage Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Module I – Social Institutions and Communities
Module II – Social Stratification
Module III – Culture
Module IV – Social Movements in India
Readings:
o Chatterjee, P. (1997). State and Politics in India . New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
o Acharya, S. (2003). India's Economy: Some Issues and Answers . Academic Foundation
o O.P. Gauba – Introduction to Political Theory
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o Poonacha, V. (1999). Understanding Women Studies , Contribution to Women‟s Studies
Series: 11. Mumbai: Research Center for Women‟s Studies, SNDT University
Paper - IV. Understanding Political and Economic Systems Credits - 3 MM: 100
Learning Objectives:
To help the learner develop understanding about State and Government.
To enable students learn about the Indian Constitution and its major componants.
To develop learner the wider perspective on different socio - political problems of
under development.
Course Contents:
Module Contents Reference list
State,
Government
and
Democracy Organs of the State; Types of
Government; Three Tier Structure of
the Government;
Local self Government: Panchayati
Raj System and its structure
Composition and Functions of Indian
Government Concept, Features and
Types of Democracy Chatterjee, P. (1997). State and
Politics in India . New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
O.P. Gauba – Introduction to
Political Theory
Indian
Constitution
and Salient
Features Constitution of India and its features.
Legislation and Judiciary and its
functions Khan A.R. ( 2013 ). The constitution of
India – Bare Act, Access Publishing
India Pvt. Ltd.
Mathew P. D. (1998). The constitution
Problems of
under
development UN Millennium Development
Goals, Human Rights
New Economic Policy
Population, Housing, Poverty, Food
Security and Malnutrition,
Unemployment and Urbanization
issues.
Unorganized sector in India
Special Economic Zone issues
Environment issues and Climate
Change Bhardwaj Arpana and Thakur Anil
(2012), Amrtya Sen and Human
Development. Poverty, Gender,
Disparity, Ethics. The Indian
Economic Association.
Misra S. K., Purvi V. K. (1998), Indian
Economic Problems, Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai.
(Ed) Corbridge Stuart (2002),
Development Studies, ARNOLOD,
London.
Module I – State, Government and Democracy
Module II – Indian Constitution and Salient Features
Module III – Problems of under development
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Readings:
o Acharya, S. (2003). India's Economy: Some Issues and Answers . Academic Foundation
o O.P. Gauba – Introduction to Political Theory
o Gupta, M., and Mahajan, B.(2003). Preventive and Social Medicine , New Delhi: Jaypee
Bros.
o Walter, F. (1989 ). Development, Disp lacement & Rehabilitation: Issue for National
Debate . New Delhi: ISI
o Dreze, J and Sen, A. (2003). „Basic Education as a Political Issue‟, In B.G. Tilak (Ed.)
Education, Society and Development: National and International Perspectives . New
Delhi: APH
Paper - V Seminar on Fields of Social Work Practice Credits - 3 MM: 100
Learning Objectives:
o To help the learner develop understanding about various social problems and systems
related to address the social issues.
o To enable the learner to imbibe the skills and methods of presentations.
o To develop the learner the skills and methods of writing the paper in group on any one
of the social issues.
Course Contents:
Module Contents Reference list
Social Work
in Health
settings Medical social work as a profession;
Functions of medical social worker;
Multidimensional roles and skills required
for medical social worker.
Hospital and Community Health. (Ed.) Nadkarni Vimala, Sinha
Roopashri (2009), NGO‟s, Health
and Urban Poor. TIS S
(Ed.) Porterfield John (1966),
Community Health, Basic Books.
Inc. Publisher U.S.A.
Social Work
with Elderly Problems of aged in India; Working with
elderly on financial issues, medical care,
mental disorders, and socio -legal problems
Marshall Mary (1983), Social Work
with old people, The Mechmillan
Press Ltd.
(Ed.) Nolan Mike, Davies Sue
(2001), working with old people and
their families.
Social Work
with Youth Youth and development; forming youth
clubs; Profile of a youth worker
Singh Renuka (2005), Problems of
youth. Serials Publications.
Jayaswal Rajendra (1992)
Modernisation and youth in India.
Rawat Publication, Jaipur
Social Work
with Child
Rights and
Child
Children in the rights framework; Laws and
legislations associated with children;
working with child protections institutions. Bajpai Asha (2003), Child Rights in
India, Oxford University press.
Barooah Pramila (1992), Handbook
on Child. Concept Publishing
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Protection Company, New Delhi
Social Work
with
Disability
Conceptual framework of disability. Issues
and Intervention in issues of disability.
Role of social worker in disability. Laws
related to disability.
Pandey R.S., Advani Lal (1995),
Perspectives in Disability and
rehabilitation.
Panigrahi Santosh (2004), Role of
NGOs in the empowerment of
disabled.
Social Work
with Women
Women‟s issues in India. Causes of the
women‟s issues in India. Intervention
strategies of working with Women in
India. Laws related to women.
(Ed.) Vij Madhu (2014), Women‟s
studies in India, Rawat Publication,
Jaipur.
Varma Sudhir (2010), Gender, HI V
and Social Work. Rawat Publication,
Jaipur.
Verghese Jaimon (2012), Women
empowerment through literacy
campaign - Role of Social Work.
Concept Publishing Company Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
Preparing for
the Seminar
Selection the topic; Review of literature;
Framing the objectives; writing the paper;
review and preparation of final draft
Seminar and
Viva -Voce
Module I – Social Work in Health settings
Module II – Social Work with Elderly
Module III – Social Work with Youth
Module IV – Social Work with Child Rights and Child Protection
Module V – Social Work with Disability
Module V - Preparing for the Seminar
Module V - Seminar and Viva -Voce
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Paper - VI Field Practicum Credits - 5 MM: 100
Objectives:
1. Provide exposure to students to varied NGOS and the role of Social work
Professionals.
2. Develop ability to grasp the various facets of Developmental and Social
problems in urban slums and rural areas
3. Develop skills in programme planning and referral.
4. Develop Administrative Skills for effective service delivery.
5. Sensitize students to the issues of Environmental, gender, communal and
Human Rights issues.
6. Appreciate one‟s own role in the team.
7. Develop critical understanding of the Govt., Schemes and Programmes in
urban and rural areas
Criteria for Field work
I. Analytical Ability 20
marks
Students understand the agency –its philosophy, objectives, administrative structures and
services offered.
The student acquires knowledge of the client system, describe their socioeconomic
background and the issues serviced by the agency.
The student is able to conduct home -visits and simple surveys to understand the situation.
The student understands the linkages between the services and needs of the client system
and submits a report.
II. Problem Solving Skills 20 marks
Understands and utilizes various tools like home -visits, interviews, surveys.
Begins to utilize appropriate methods of problem solving; Works with simple problems and
referral services, Participates in community meetings.
Identifies and help s in the mobilization of community resources in relation to the problem
situation.
Establishes working relationship with various systems.
Utilizes various relevant programme media in relation to target group.
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Participates in planning, organizing, coordi nating, implementing and evaluating programme
agency meeting maintains reports.
III. Professional Development: 20 marks
Students shows responsibility in relation to one‟s role in the agency i.e. regularity,
punctuality and commitment to task unde rtaken.
Students show ability to function as a team member.
Students show awareness of self.
IV. Use of field instructions: 10 marks
Regularity in attending individual conferences.
Active participation in the conferences with questions and reflections.
Efforts put in carrying out suggestions given by the instructor.
Gradual progress shown in handling tasks independently.
V. Viva –Voce Exams 30 marks
The studen ts will maintain a daily dairy and a process report of activities
conducted in the field. They will also prepare a project report at the end of the
field work which they will submit for assessment and viva -voce examinations
on the above areas.
Program me Outline
Sr. No. Paper Marks
1- Paper I – Introduction to Social
Work - I
(35 Hours= 3 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
1. Paper II - Introduction to Social
Work - II
(35 Hours= 3 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
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2. Paper III – Understanding of
Society
(30 Hours= 3 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
3. Paper IV -
Understanding Political and
Economic Systems
(34 Hours= 3 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
4. Paper V - Seminar on Field of
Social Work Practice
(34 Hours= 3 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
5. Paper VI -
Field Practicum
(100 Hours= 5 Credits) 100
(Internal: 40, External 60)
Total Marks 600
Total Credits 20
Minimum Passing 40% in each paper all
together (Internal and
External)
Marks Grade Points Grade Performance
80 & Above 10 O Outstanding
70 – 79.99 9 A+ Excellent
60 – 69.99 8 A Very Good
55 – 59.99 7 B+ Good
50 – 54.99 6 B Above Average
45 – 49.99 5 C Average
40 – 44.99 4 D Pass
Less than 40 0 F Fail