Master of Social Work2 1 Syllabus Mumbai University

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AC 23 -05-2016
Item No. 4.6



UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI



Ordinances, Regulations and Syllabus
For
Master of Social Work
(Choice Based Credit Systemwith effect from the academic year 2016 ‐2017)



Introduction
The vision of the Master of Social Work (M SW) programme is to build a cadre of committed
grassroots level development and professional social workers who would be fully equipped to respond
to the changing global and local socio-economic realities. The programme, developed on a liberal arts
paradigm enables students to use the full range of tools, theories and perspectives to understand,
recognize, critique and appreciate themselves and their role in the globally dynamic environment. The
district method of instruction (comprising andragogic a nd participatory teaching learning exercises)
sets the tone for this strong foundation and helps the students to develop diverse, experiential, and
practical knowledge.

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The graduates having been grounded in liberal arts and generalist social work perspect ives can be
employed in the government, NGOs, Social Movements, Hospitals, Social Enterprises, Cooperatives,
International Development Agencies and CSR Projects, in capacities such as Community Organisers,
Program Officers, Social Planners, Development Facilitators, and Social Welfare Administrators.
Programme Objectives
The objectives of the M SW programme are as follows:
• To create critical understanding of social realities reflecting its changing nature and
participate in the dynamics of change
• To orient students on diverse population, their issues and social justice stance for social work practice
• To equip the students with skills to work with different groups and communities using social work practice methods and strategies
• To inculcate professional val ues and ethics that guide social work graduates in professional
practice
Competencies Developed by the End of the Programme
• Critical thinking
• Professional use of self
• Understanding the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination and the strategies of change that advance social and economic justice.
• Understanding the history of the social work profession and its current structures and issues.
• Applying the knowledge and skills of generalist social work to practice.
• Applying knowledge of bio-psycho -social theoretical frameworks to understand the
interactions among individuals and between individuals and society
• Analysing the impact of social policies on individuals, groups and communities.
• Acumen for scientific research studies and integrati ng research findings to practice
• Using communication skills differentially with a variety of stakeholders

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Master o f Social Work Syllabus Under The Choice Based Credit System (2016- 2017
Semes
ter Core
number Core Course No
of
credi
ts Elective courses Optional
courses Online
courses
I C1 History
,philosophy and practice of
social work 4

C2 Work with
individuals and
families 4

C3 Social welfare
and development
administration 4

C4 Community
organisation 4

C5 Introduction to
social sciences
-1 4

Core
course practical’s Fieldwork(prac
tical component related to core
subjects) 4

Total 24
II C6 Research
methodology 4
C7 Contemporary
Social
movements 4

C8 Work with
groups 4
C9 Social policy
and planning 4

C10 Introduction to
social sciences
-2 4
Core
course practical’s Fieldwork(prac
tical component related to core
subjects) 4

Total 24

III Elective -1(6
credits)
Choose any one
i)Informal Sector

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ii)Community
Health and Nutrition

iii)Gender studies
Elective - 2(6
credits)
Choose any one
i)Skills for social work profession
ii)Therapeutic Counselling skills iii)Development communication skills
iv. Teaching a nd
supervision
Elective - 3(6 credits
)
Choose any one
i. Contemporary Development problems
ii.Social exclusion and inclusion iii. Rural urban studies
Elective -4(Field
work ) (6 credit)
Choose any one i)Institution/non institution
ii)Communities(Urban,Rural,Tribal)
iii)Issue based


Total
credis 24 credits
4.

Project based
courses

i)Research
Practicum(6 credits ) Optional
Choices -1
(6credits)
i) gender
sensitisation i. Peace
education

ii.
Managemen

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24 credits =400 marks
Ten point Grading System













ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS RELATING TO THE M .S.W.
DEGREE COURSE (SEMESTERS I, II, III, IV ) WITH EFFECT FROM THE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 -2017
ii)Field work
practicum(6 credits ) ii)Disability
iii) mental health
Optional Choices -2(6 credits)
i.Legal literacy
ii.Working with Elderly
iii.Disaster managemen
t t of Non
profit organisation
iii. Sexual harassment at work place
iv. ethics in in social work
Total
credit
s 12 12
Overa
ll total credit
s 48 24 12 12

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The course of study for the degree of Master of Social work shall be full time and its duration
shall be four semesters extending over a period of two academic years. Each academic year
shall be divided into two semester s, coinciding with the two terms as announced by the
University of Mumbai for every academic year.

The Examin ation for the degree of Master of Social Work shall be held in four parts, at the
end of semesters I, II, III, IV. The examinations of all the sem esters will be conducted by the
University.
A student who is declared to have passed in the I, II,III , IV semesters examinations will be
allowed to reappear for the same examinations with a view to improving the results, as per MU circular.

The degree of Master of Social Work shall not be conferred upon a candidate unless the
candidate has passed in all the papers and in f ield work prescribed for the four semesters'
examinations in accordance with the provision of the Regulations 6050 and 6051.

Except in Field Work Practicum, there shall be in each paper, in each semester, an internal
assessment for 40 per cent of the full marks assigned to the paper, anda semester end
examination for the remaining 60 per cent of the full marks to be held at thee nd of each
semester.
The field work in each of the four semester will be for 100 marks. In semester 1 and 3 the
entire hundred marks will be assigned by the faculty advisor. In the 2
nd and 4th semester the
field work will of 100 marks. The assessment for the 60 marks will be done by the faculty
advisor and the assessment for the 40 percent marks will be through external viva voca exam
All theory papers of four credits will have a Semester end examinations for 60 marks with three hours
duration.
The inter nal assessment is for 40 marks per paper . The internal assesment for a course will be based
on the written assignments or projects and one class test carrying 30 marks and 10 marks will
be for active class participation, and overall conduct based on the presence and the
participation of the learner during lectures

The following question paper pattern will be followed for the semester end examination of semesters
I, II, III, IV: The question paper will have questions from all units. There will be essay type questions
with internal choice , and one short notes question with fifty percent choice.
A candidate for being eligible to appear for the semester end examinations should have satisfactorily
completed the internal assessment and kept 75 percent of attendance in aggregate as per university
circular issued from tim e to time.

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Semester - I

Core courses
C 1 History, Philosophy, and Practice of Social work (4 Credits)
Course Objectives:
Enable students to:
• Develop understanding of the historical development of social work, the major philosophies
that influence social lives of people, and the perspectives underlying the practice of social
work

• To recognize the importance of internalizing values and ethics in the practice of the profession.
• Develop ability to connect interventions to the theoretical perspectives of practice.
• Appreciate the challenges emerging from local and global influence on practice.
Unit 1. Introduction to Social Work as a profession.
• Its philosophical value postulates and principles
• Attributes of a Profession and Social Work as a Profession
• Definition of Social Work - Philosophical value framework and principles
of social work profession.
• History of Social Welfare and Development of Social Work;
• Social Vision of Modern Social Refor mers: Mahatma Phule Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar Swami Vivekanand Mahatma Gandhi

Unit 2. Western Social Philosophies
• Individualistic Liberalism and its Social Doctrine, its socioeconomic
manifestation i.e. capitalism and the emerging Social Question.
• Marxian Social Philosophy: Dialectic Materialism, Historical Materialism,
Class Struggle and Establishment of Classless Society.
• Secular Humanism.
• Post Modernism and Cultural relativism.

Unit 3. Theories of Ethics and Ethical Issues in Social Work:
• Lawrence Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development
• Levels of Moral Development and Corresponding Social Orientations.
• William Lowhead’s Levels of Ethical Objectivism and Nature of
Morality.
• Ethical Egoism
• Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Virtue Ethic.
• Importance and Functions of Code of Ethics for Social Workers
• Best Ethical Practices with reference to responsibilities towards Self,

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Society, Co -workers, Profession, People in Need, Employing
Organizations and Social Research.

Unit 4 Evolution of Integrated practice
• The Ecological model of integrated practice
• Significance of the four practice systems for analysis and intervention.
• The Integrated Approach to Problem Solving
• Human rights perspective in the context of understanding Global Social
Work
• The generalist and specialist approach to practice.
• Critique of the integrated approach to social work.

Unit 5 Critical Social Work
• Evolution, concept and principles.
• Radical, feminist and post - modern perspectives of Social Work.
• Similarities and differences between radical social work and critical social work.
• Multiculturalism in Social work practice

Unit 6 International Social Work
• Changing Role of Social Work profession in the context of neo - liberalism
• Self- reflexivity and value based concern with structural inequalities.
• Evidence - based practice

Reading List
Amaladas Anand, Raj Sabasti, Elampassery Jose (1986) Philosophy of Human
Development, Satya Nilayam Publication, Chennai.
Anthony Elliott (ed) (1999) Contemporary Social Theory, Blackwell Publishers Ltd.,
Oxford, U.K. Armando T. Morales, Bradford W. Sheafor (1995) Social Work: A Profession of many faces; Allyn and Becon, Massachusetts.
Bastiaan Wielenga (1984) Introduction to Marxism, Centre for Social Action, Banglore. Butrym Zofia T. (1976) The Nature of Social Work; The Macmillan Press Ltd., London. Desrochers John; Development Debate Centre for Social Action, Bangalore.
Dominelli Lena (2004) Social Work; Polite Press, Cambridge, U.K.
Dubois Brenda, Miley Karla (1999) Social Work – An empowering Profession; Allyan and Bacon, London. Joseph Josantony, Fernandes Gracy (2006) An Enquiry into Ethical Dilemmas in Social
Work; College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai – 400 020. Karen K. Kirs t – Ashman (2003) Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare,
Thomson Learning INC CA – USA.
Leon H. Ginsberg (2001) Careers in Social Work – Allyn and Becon, Massachusetts.
Malcom Payne (1996) What is Professional Social Work, Venture Press, Birmingha m.
Nigel Horner (2003) What is Social Work? Learning Matters Ltd., Eveter 33, Southern Bay East.
Nitin Batra (2004) Dynamics of Social Work in India, Raj Publishing House, Jaipur -
302 004.
Papalia Diane, E. Olds Wendkos Sally, Feldman Duskin Ruth (2007) Human
Development Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi.
Smart Ninian (1989) The World’s Religions, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

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SinghKaran (ed) (1983) Religions of India, Clarion Books, Delhi.
Terry Mizrahi, Larry E. Davis (2008) Encyc lopedia of Social Work (20th Edition), Oxford
University Press, New York.
Upadhay Ashok K (1999 John Rawls – Concept of Justice, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
Viviene Cree and Steve Myers (2009) Social Work: Making a Difference, Rawat
Publications, Jaipur.
William Lawhead (2000) The Philosophical Journey; Mountain View, C. A. Mayfield.
Fook J. (2002).Social Work ‐ Critical Theory and Practice ; Sage
Publications , New Delhi, 2002
Gray M. & Webb S. (2010) International Social Work Volume I : Welfare Theory &
Approaches : Sage Publications, London.
Hepworth D.,Rooney R. & Larsen J (1990) Direct Social Work Practice: Theory & Skills ;
Wadsworth Publications; California.
Miley K., O' Melia M. & Oubois B. Generalist Social Work Practice, An Empowering
Approach ; Allyn & Bacon, Boston; 199
O' Neil Maria Joan (1984) The General Method of Social Work Practice;
Prentice Hall , New Jersey.
Pincus A. & Minhan A . Social Work Practice: Model & Method ; F.E.Peacock
Publishers Inc.; Itasca 1973


C 2Work with Individuals and Families (4 credits)
Course Objectives:

Enable students to

• Acquire knowledge of work with individuals and families as a method in social work practice.
• Acquire knowledge of different intervention models and develop skills to utilize them
Selectively
• Enable students to develop self awareness in the process of acquiring professional
competence

Unit Content
1. Historical development of Direct Practice and Concepts
• Concepts and Definitions of work with individuals and families.
• Core values and principles of work with Individuals and families
2 Understanding families in the Indian context
• Type of families
• Stages of development with reference to Indian families
• Concept of social role and communication in the family
• Understanding the Family as a system.
• Social support systems
3 Skills of work with individuals and families
• Intake; interviewing; home ‐visits; joint interview; multiple client

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Interview
• Study; assessment; intervention; evaluation; termination; follow up
• Recording skills -: Process; Summary; Block summary
• Uses of records
• Use of relationships; transference; countertransference;
communicationskills
4 Intervention Techniques
• Supportive techniques; reflective techniques;
• Logical discussion
• Environmental modification
5 Models of Intervention
• Crisis Intervention: Historical origins; classification of crisis events;
disasters and impact on individuals and families; dealing with death, grief, loss
• Planned short term model
• Task centred Model
• Integrative Inte rvention Model
• Evidence Based practice model
• Strengths based model
6 Intervention in different settings
• Intervention with people with disability; people affected and infected
byHIV
• Chronica lly and terminally ill patients
• Women facing violence in families
• Children facing abuse; substance abusers.

Reading List
Coulshed, Veronica.(1988). Social work Practice. Basicstroke:Macmillan
Hamilton, Gordon (1970) The New York School of Social Work : Theory and Practice of
Social Case Work, New York and London : Colu mbia University Press
Hepworth, Dean.H., Rooney, Ronald, H., & Larson, Jo Ann. (2002). Direct Social Work
Practice.Theory
and Skills. USA: Brooks/Cole Publishing House
Hollis, Florence and Woods, Mary E. (1981) Casework – A Psychosoical Therapy, New
York : Fandom House
Mathew Grace (1992) An Introduction to Social Case Work, Bombay : Tata Institute of
Social Sciences
Parad, H.J.(ed).(1965). Crisis Intervention: Selected Readings. New York: Family Service Association of America
Payne, M.(1991). Modern Social Work Theory: A Critical Introduction. Chicago IL: Lyceum.
Reid,W.,& Shyne, A.(1969). Brief and Extended Casework. New York: Columbia University
Press.
Shulman,L.(1992). The Skills of Helping Individuals , Families and Groups. Boston: BostonUniversity Pres s
Skidmore, Rex, Thackeray, Milton, O. Wiliam, Farley (1983) Introduction to Social Work, New Jersey :
Prentice Hall

C3 Social Welfare and Development Administration (4 credits)

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Course Objectives:
Enable Students to
• Develop a historical understanding of the concept of Social Welfare with specific
reference to India.
• Develop a critical understanding of the role played by the Government and the
Voluntary sector in reaching out to vulnerable groups in the country and
understanding the role of Public Pri vate partnerships.
• Understand the agencies/institutions of the government and the voluntary sector
responsible for the delivery of welfare services and in bringing development to the people.

Unit Topics
1. Social Welfare :
• Concept and Definition of Social Welfare ,
• History of Social Welfare with special reference to India
• Functions of Social Welfare Administration(POSCORBD)
2. Structure of Social Welfare Administration :
• Structural Arrangements for Social Welfare in India (Centre) &
Maharashtr a (State).
3. Social Welfare , Government Programmes and Schemes :
• Government Programmes & Schemes for Welfare with specific reference
to SC/STs BCs/ Differently abled.
• National Commissions for SCs. Minorities, Safai Karmacharis.
4. Social We lfare , Voluntary Effort :
• History,
• Nature of work in the Voluntary sector,
• Government -NGO Interface,
• PublicPrivate Partnership.
• Alliance Building
5. Governance of Voluntary Organizations:
• Registration of Organizations.
• NGO Governance - Role of Trustees, Board of Directors –
• Legal compliances.
• Accountability and Transparency.
• Writing Project proposals
6. Development Administration –
• Concept & Evolution of Development Administration in India.
• Local Self Govt. – Urban (Municipal Council/ Corporation) Rural –
Panchayati Raj Insttitutions.
• Main features of the 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendments



Reading List

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• Abraham, Anita. (2003) Formation & Management of Non- Govt. Organizations,
Univers al Law Publishing Co. N. Delhi
• Choudhary, Paul. Social Welfare Administration.
• Credibility Alliance: Norms for Enhancing Credibility in the Voluntary Sector. July
2006. Mumbai.
• Encyclopedia of Social Welfare (2008). Social Work Education : Social Welfa re
Policy
• Jain A. & Unni, S.Seth Development Administration. Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai
2000 Chp. 1
• The Constittution of India. Seventh Schedule. Bakshi PM Universal Law Publishing
Coop. Pvt. Ltd. 2007. pps. 362- 370
• Louise C. Johnson & Charles L. Shwar tz. Social Welfare: A Response to Human
Need.
• Nagendra, Shilaja. (2007). Voluntary organizations & Social Work., Oxfoord Book
Co.
• Sachdeva, D.R. ( 2003) Social Welfare Administration in India. ( 4th Edition)
• Social Work Administration & Development. Bhattacharya, Sanjay. Rawat
Publicatioons, Mumbai.2000.
• The People’s Movement. Vol. 1, No. 6 Nov. – Dec. 2004. News. Magazine of the
National Alliance of People’s Movements.
• Commentary on the Mumbai Municipal Corporatioon Act, 1888 III of 1888 as
Amen ded by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act 43 of 2000.


C 4 Community Organisation (4 credits)
Course Objectives
• Understand the concept of community in the Indian and western context.
• Develop skills of community problem analysis and problem solving
• Appreciate the significance of a participatory approach to community
intervention.
• Understand approaches and ideologies of community organisation in the context
of relevant philosophies.
• Develop skills of critical analysis to understand problems of discri mination and
oppression in communities.
• Appreciate the significance of a rights - based approach to community work.


Unit
no Topic
1 Conceptualising and contextualising community organisation
• Definitions and understanding of communities
• Evolution of community practice in the western countries and India
• Understanding rural communities in the context of compositi on, caste,
economy

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• Understanding the urban slum communities in the context of urbanisation

2. Organising process in the community
• Community mapping techniques
• Understanding conflicts and power dynamics in the communities
• Caste,Class,Gender and vulnerabilities in the communities
• The community problem solving process

3 People centred processes in the community
• Significance and value of people –centred process in community
organisation
• Understanding the meaning,dimensions and levels of community organisation
• Building people’s organisations for sustainable communities

4. Significant ideologies and perspectives influencing community organisation
• The development perspective
• Radical social work perspective
• Postmodern perspective
• Critical social work perspective

5 Western models of organising communities
• Rothman’s community organisation model
• Paulo Freire and conscientization.
• Saul Alinsky and organised mass action

6. Contemporary models of organising in Indian context
• Gandhian approach to organising people
• Mahatma Phule approach to address subaltern communities
• Dr Ambedkar’s approach to address subaltern c ommunities





Reading list
1.
Blokland Talja
Urban Bonds : Polity Press & Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Cambridge, UK; 2003
2. Jodhka Surind
er (ed.) Communities & Identities; Sage Publication; 2002
3. Munshi Indira Adivasi life stories -Contexts,constraints ,choices
Rawat publications
4. Payne, Malcol
m The Origins of Social Work : Continuity and Change :
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd., 2005
5. R. Kramer and
H.Specht(ed) Readings in community organisation practice
Gandhi Peace Foun dation
6. Well Marie
(ed) Community Practice: Conceptual models, Routledge:1997

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7. Well Marie
(ed) Community Practice :Conceptual models ,Routledge:1997
8. Adams
R,DominelliL,
Payne M Critical Practice in social work:Palgrave Macmillan and
Company:
London:1978
9. Alinsky Saul Rules for Radicals ,Vintage Books Edition,1972
10 Freire Paulo The Pedogogy of the oppressed :Penguin Books ,Uk,1996



C 5 Introduction to Social Sciences -I (4 credits)
A. Sociology
Objectives:

To enable students to:

1. Understand basic sociological concepts and theories
2. Understand the processes of social change in India through relevant theories

Unit
no Content
1 Sociology as a Social Science
• Definition
• Development of sociology
• Scope and significance
• Relevance to social work practice
Basic Concepts
• Society
• Social institutions
• Social systems
• Social structures
• Social stratification
• Social mobility
• Social control

2 Major TheoreticalPerspectives
Functionalist perspective
• Conflict perspective
• Interactionist perspective
• Positivism
3 Culture and Socialization
• Culture: Concepts, functions, characteristics
• Dimensions of culture: Cognitive, normative, material
Socialization: Process, functions, agents, problems of
faulty socialization
Social Processes
• Meaning and kinds of social interaction

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• Cooperation, competition, conflict, accommodation and
assimilation
• Concept and theories of social change; factors affecting
social change
• Western theories of social change: Evolutionary theory,
cyclical theory, conflict theory
• Theories of social change in India: Sanskritization,
Westernization, Modernization, Secularization

Reading List
1. Beteile, A. (2002). Sociology. New Delhi: Oxford.
2. Shankar Rao, C.N. (2005). Sociology. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd.
3. Sharan, Raka (1991). A Handbook of Sociology. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.
4. Srinivas, M.N. (1991). Indian Social Structure. New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing House.

C 5 B: Human Growth & Behaviour

Objectives

Enable students to :
1. Develop an overall understanding of the nature of Human Behaviour and factors that influence Human Behaviour
2. Acquire knowledge and holistic understanding of the various schools of thought on Human
Behaviour
3. Understand the development of growth and behavior at various stages in the life span
4. Apply the knowledge of human growth and development in Social Work Practice
Unit Content
I. Introduction to Psychology and Basic Psychological Concep ts
• Definition, goals, sub fields of psychology
• Role of Heredity and Environment
• Understanding Psychology and Life Span Approach from an
Indian perspective and its relev ance to Social Work profession.
• Perception, Emotion, Motivation, Cognition, Learning & Intelligence .
• Attitudes, Prejudice, Stereotypes
• Aggression, Mass BehaviorFrustration, Conflict, Stress
• Altruism, Values
2 Personality Theories
• Psychoanalytical theory
• Psycho‐ social theory of development,
• Behavioristic theory ,
• Humanistic theory
3 • Life Span Approach to development
a. Pre ‐natal Stage
b. Childhood c. Adolescence, Adulthood and Aging
• Physical, social, cognitive development, needs, changes and tasks.

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Reading List
1. Changes in the Family and Process of Socialization in India, Anthony, E.J. &
Colette,C.(Eds). The
Child in his Family, Wiley, 365‐ 374, M.S. Gore, 1978
2. Child Development, Eleventh Edition, John W. Santrock, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2007 3. Developmental Psychology, Childhood and Adolescence, David R Shaffer, Fifth Edition
Brook/Cole publishing Co, 1999 4. Human Development, Ninth Edition, Diane E Papalia, Sally Wendkos Olds, Ruth Duskin Feildman, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2004
5. Life ‐Span Human Development Sigelman C,Shaffer D R, Second Edition, Brooks/Cole
Publishing,
1995Images of the Life Cycle and Adulthood in India in Anthony, E.G and Colette. (Eds). The
Child in his Family, Wiley, 319‐ 332, Sudhir Kakar, 1978
6. Indian Childhood, Cultural Ideals and Social Reality, S. Kakar, Delhi, Oxford University Press, 1979
7. Introduction to Psychology, Clifford Morgan, King, Weinz & Schopler, Seventh Edition, New Delhi
Tata MCgraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd, 1986 8. Interpreting Personality Theories, Bishop Ledford, Harper Row Publishers, New York, 1979
9. Personality & Personal Growth, Frager & Friedman, Harper Row Publishers, New York,
1985 10. Social Psychology, Yaylor Shelley E, Pearson, 2006 11. Social Psychology, Palwal Suprithy, RBSA Publishers, 2002 12. Understanding Child Behavior Disorders, Fourth Edition, Donna M Gelfa nd, Clifford J
Drew,
Thomson, Wadsworth, 2003
13. Understanding Psychology, Robert S Feldman, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd,
2004

C 6 Core course Practicals (Field work) (4 Credits)

FIELD WORK
Hours: 180 hours in each semester
Marks: 100 in each semester
Field Work is an essential component of the Social Work curriculum. It serves as a laboratory
where the students learn to integrate their classroom learning with field experiences/reality. The overall objectives for Field Work are as follows…
• Develop analytical ability to understand various dimensions of problems/issues and
approaches to problem solving.

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• Develop an integrated approach to social work practice.
• Develop specific skills for intervention at the micro level (individual, family, gro up and
community) and at the macro level (social systems and institutions)
• Develop professional attitudes utilizing principles and values of social work.
Expectations from students in field work are worked out for Semester II and Semester IV. Students a re expected to work towards these expectations (outcome goals) in Semester I and
Semester III. EachSemester is allotted 100 marks for field work . Students are expected to put in 15
hours of field work per week (180 hours in the semester).
Given below a re the Outcome Goals for Semesters I& II
Outcome Goals

I. ANALYTICAL ABILITY - (30 Marks)
Outcome Goal
The student acquires knowledge about the agency, it’s philosophy goals administrative structure and
services, as well as the dynamics therein. The student is able to understand his/her role vis a vis the
agency goals and plan tasks within this context. The student also develops an understanding of the client system and the problem situation and is able to relate it to the theory taught in class.
The student acquires the ability to reflect in her/his recordings the link between theory and practice.
Indicators
• With the help of the instructor, understands the agency. Its goals, objectives and strategies
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work. Able to collect information from different sources and write a report on these at the end
of
the first semester.
• Is able to identify causes and effect of the problem situation as well as record the same in
different reports. Identify and profile the client system through home visits and surveys .
• With the help of the instructor, is able to plan and implement group tasks.
• By the end of the semester is able to independently identify future areas of work and indicate a
relevant action plan.
• Understands the roles of the agency personne l and his/her own tasks.
• Is able to write basic reports and articles in relation to work done.
II. PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS - (30 Marks)
Outcome Goal
The student acquires direct intervention skills, communication skills and administrative and
recording
skills for problem solving. Indicators
• Understands and identifies simple intervention strategies in relation to the problem situation.
• Understands and responds to problems of individuals, families and groups. • Able to develop working relationship with the agency, client syste m, staff, colleagues and
others in the field.
• By the end of the semester, is able to develop expertise in a specific area & mobilize/ resources required in the problem solving process. • Writes recordings which are process or iented and reflective, with analysis in relation to the
dynamics of the problems situation / and indicates ability to relate Theory to Practice.
• Able to suggest appropriate strategies / plan for intervention. • Plans and implements programmes / and sessi ons for specific target groups.
• Understands and utilizes effective and appropriate IEC material while communicating with
different groups.

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• Understands and participates in liaisoning with other organiz ations and networking on
common issues.
• Able to identify areas for research, conduct simple surveys, document and present reports.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - (25 Marks)
Outcome Goal
The student shows responsibility and maturity in relation to his / her role within and outside the agency.
Is able to understand and adhere to the ethics of social work by his / her commitment to social
work values.
Indicators
• Develops self -awareness with the ability to understand and accept one’s own strengths and
limitations as a professional.
• Is aware of social dynamics of a problem -situation and the need for sensitivity in dealing
with them.
• Is consistent in taking up and completing tasks. • Shares responsibility in a team recognizes the need for co -operation and teamwork and
shows leadershi p when required.
• Able to understand the ethics of the profession and abide by social work values in practice.
• Shows a willingness to learn through introspection and learning from others.

Participation in Orientation / Exposure Visits / Camps - (5 Mark s)
Outcome Goal
The student is able to appreciate the importance of orientation / exposure visit and a camp
organized by the College and actively participates in them. The student is able to appreciate and learn from the work of other organizations in the field of social work and is able to understand the importance of community living.
Indicators
• Attends and actively participates in the orientation / exposure visits and camps.
• Involves oneself in the planning and execution of tasks in the organization of the camp.
• Sensitive to people’s problems and culture.
• Adheres to camp discipline and values of teamwork and group living.

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• Critically evaluates the camp programme and makes constructive suggestions.
• Is actively involved in the process of report writing and presentation.

IV. USE OF FIELD INSTRUCTION - (10 Marks)
Outcome Goal
The student understands and recognizes the role of the faculty advisor, field instructor and field contact, and learns to take responsibility for learning.
Indicators
• Atten ds conferences regularly
• Submits recordings regularly
• Appreciates instructors’ guidance through comments in recordings and uses these to prepare for conferences.
• Appreciates the need to read material that is relevant to field work.
• Follows up on ta sks / suggestions discussed with the field instructor / faculty advisor.

Semester- II
C 7 Research Methodology (4 credits)
Objectives

To enable students to:

1. Understand the need for research in Social Work practice and different research
methods used in Social Work research
2. Understand the role and characteristics of different Research Designs, Methods and
Statistical tools and techniques.
3. Develop skills in doing Research.

Unit Content
1. Introduction to Social Sciences
a) Research as an integral part of Science.
b)Difference between Natural Science and Social Science

Meaning and Scope of Research Methodology
a) Meaning of Social Research
b) Importance of Research in Social Work.
c) Ethical Issues in doing Research

2. Research Designs
Types of research designs
Selection of a Research Problem . a) Literature Review and Literature Survey.
b) Problem Identification ‐
Specification of Research Questions.
‐Rationale and Study Objectives. ‐

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Hypothesis.

3. Selection of a Research Problem.
Literature Review and Literature Survey.
Problem Identification
‐Specification of Research Questions.
‐Rationale and Study Objectives.
‐Hypothesis.
Problem Formulation -
Concepts and Variables
Levels of Measurement
Scales and Indices

4. Sampling
a) Meaning of Sampling
b) Assumption of Sampling
c) Types of Sampling - Probability Sampling
- Non Probability Sampling

5. Method, Tools and Techniques of Data Collection
a)Distinction between Primary and Secondary Data.
B) Direct Observation Method -
Obtrusive and non- obtrusive observation.
– Participant and non - participant observation.
Advantages Limitations c) Interview Method -
Forms of Interview , Telephonic Interview ,
Internet aided Interview, Personal Interview Focus
Group Interview
- Tools of Interview - Interview Schedule, Interview
Guide,Questainnaire - Mailed and Personality distributed.
- Advantages, limitations.

6. Data Processing, Descriptive and Inferential Statistics, Data Analysis
Data editing, Categorization, Code Book, Data -entry and the
use of SPSS for data processing and analysis.
Learning Statistics through SPSS.
Frequency Distributions, Percentages, Measures of Central Tendency,
Variance, Range, Standard Deviation, Graphs: Frequency
Histograms, Charts. Polygons, Inferential Statistics -Chi square Test, Correlation Test, T Test, ANOVA.
Data analysis and Interpretation, Data Interpretation, Discussion, Report Writing.

Reading List
Babbie, E (ed) 2004, The Practice of Social Research, Thomson Wadsworth, Belmont (USA). Champion, D.J. (ed) 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research, Macmillan Publishing Company,
New York.

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Claire, S, et al (3rd ed), 1976, Research Methods in Social Relations Holt, Rich and Winston,
New York.
Costello, P.J.M. 2003, Action Research Continuum, London. Clarke, A., 2003, Evaluation
Research Sage Publications, New Delhi
Denzin, N.K., Lincoln, Y.S. (ed), 1994, Handbook of Qualitative Research, Sage
Publications, New Delhi.
De Vaus, D.A., 1986, Survey in Social Research, London University, Hyman
Gregory, Ivan. 2005 Ethics in Research Continuum, London
Nachmias, F.C. Nachmias, D., 1996,Research Methods in Social Sciences, St. Martin Press,
London Polansky, N.A. (ed).1960,Social Work Research, University of Chicago Press,Chicago. Silverman, D. 1997, Qualitative Researc h, Theory, Method and Practice, Sage Publications,
London. Singleton, R.A.Straits, B.C. (ed), 1999,Approaches to Social Research
Strauss, A, Corbin, J., 1990,Basic Qualitative Research, Sage Publications, New Delhi
Whyte, W.F (ed), 1991 Participatory Action Research Sage Publications, London. Young, P.V. (4th ed), Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood Cliff, N.Jersey.
Bailey, K.D. 1987Methods of Social Research John Wiley & Co., New York. Cochran, W.G., 1972, Sampling Techniques, Wiley Eastern Private Ltd., New Delhi.
Yates, F., 1965, Sampling Methods for Consumer Surveys, Charles Gifts & Camp Ltd., London. Moser, C.A.Kalton G., 1975, Survey Method in Social Investigation, Heinemann Educational Books,
London.
Festinge, L.Katz, D. (ed), 1953, Research Methods in the Behavioural Sciences.
Kidder, L.H.Judd, G.M., 1986, Research Methods in Social Relations, CBC College
Publishing, New York.
Desai, V. (ed), 2006, Potter, R.B.Doing Development Research,Sage Publications, New Delhi.
Chandrasekhar, A.R.,Deshpande, V.D., 1984 Descriptive Statistics,S. Chand Co., New Delhi. Champion, D. J., 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York.10)
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C 8 Contemporary Social Movements (4 credits)
Course Objectives :
• Understand contemporary national and international protest movements.
• Develop ability to situate micro interventions in the context of macro perspectives.
• Appreciate the contribution of social and political movements to social change


Unit
no Topics
1. Current situation of rural and urban poor :
• The agrarian crisis and rural – urban migration.
• Issues of food security, health and employment affecting the poor,
as reflected by Human Development Indicators.

2. Emerging issues in rural and urban communities :

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• Issues arising due to increasing urbanization and project
displacement.
• Culture and identity as arenas of contestation.
• Increasing privatization and impact on the poor.

3. Understanding the politics of protest :
• Typology of social movements.
• Social movements their characteristic features and contribution to
social change.
• Overview of significant social movements in India and the world.

4. Social Movements & their contribution to social change :
• Meaning and perspectives.
• Peasant movements
• Dalit Movement
• Women’s movement
• Tribal movement
• Trade Union movement
• LGBT movement

5. Social Movements and the state :
• Strategies employed by social movements ranging from non -
violence to violence.
• Scope and limitation of the increasing use of social networking in social movements.
• Strategies employed by the state to address movements.

6. Significant International and National Movements :
• Protests against global warming and climate change, World Social Forum, Anti -nuclear Campaigns.
• Overview of protests against project displacement and for protection of lan d, water, forests in India, National Alliance for People’s
Movements, Citizens’ movements against corruption and other
issues.
• Political Parties and Movements


References

Bauman Z. 2000 : Liquid Modernity; Polity Press,Uk
Guru Gopal 2004; Dalit Cultural movement and Dalit politics in Maharashtra .Vikas
Adhyayan Kendra,Mumbai.

Mayo Marjorie 2005;Global Citizens :Social movements and the challenge of
globalisation, Canadian Scholars Press
Payne, Malcohm 2005 ; Modern Social Work Theory: palgrave Macmillan Publishers

Rao MSA 2006 : Social movements in India; Manohar publishers,2006

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Shah Ghanshyam 2001 : Dalit Identity and politics: Sage publication ;New Delhi

Singh R. 2001 : Social Movements old and new; A post modernist critique. Sage
Publica tion,New Delhi

C 9 Work with Groups (4 credits)
Objectives
To enable students to:

1. Understand the main features and concerns of various models of social group work.
2. Acquire knowledge of development of group work in institutional and community
settings.
3. Develop selfawareness and sensitivity as a group worker.
Unit Content
1. Introduction to Social Group Work.
• Group work as a method and its development in context of social work practice
• Definition and characteristics of social group work.
Group Work a Method
• Group work as a Method in relation to work with Individuals and
C.O. as method.
• Values and distinctive principles underlying the group work as a
method.
• Indicators and counter -indicators of use of group work as a
Method.
2. Group Processes
• Steps in formation of groups.
• Types of group
• Phases and Stages of group development.
Theories of Individual and Group Dynamics
• (Sociogram, Role and Positions in a group, Scapegoat, Isolates, New comer, Group bond, sub groups, conflicts, ha ndling of group
dynamics by the group worker)
• Self reflexivity in handling group processes.
• Leadership and its development in group work process.


3. Use of Program Media in Group Work.
• Program/Group Media –
• Characteristics
• Rationale and Importance of program media
• Types of program media
• Characteristics of Program Media
• Use of program media (eg. action Songs – simulation games,

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puppets,role/street plays, photo language, documentary/feature
films, posters etc.)
• Group Discussions, Group Meetings and Train ing Programs
• Steps in planning sessions for the group
• Conducting Group Sessions

4. Skills in working with groups
• Use of Communication: Self and interpersonal communications.
Levels of communication within the group. Skills in handling
communication.
• Importance & Principles, Types of recording, Techniques in writing reports etc.

5. Models of Intervention
• Life cycle model:
a) Social Goals Model
b) Remedial Model
c) Reciprocal Model
• Tuckman’s Model
• Team Model
• Mutual Aid/ Self Help Models
• Needs‐ ABC Model
• Neuro ‐Linguistic Model
• Impact of psychology, sociology, on understanding group dynamics.

6. Work with specific target groups
• Application of Group Work Techniques in the Context of Working
with Specific
• Target Groups, Special Groups & Different Settings with Social
Goals Model and
• Reciprocal Model such as, youth welfare, schools, Correctional Institutions,Anganwadi and Self Help Groups etc.
Role of the Social Worker
• Role of the Social Worker, Task Functions, Maintenance
Functions, Dysfunctional B ehaviour of Group Members.
• Use of Relationships: Johari Window model for group
development



Reading List
Balagopal, P. (1980). Social Group Wk, from there into the 1980s, 1980 there it is and where it is going. Indian Journal of Social Work (IJSW), 40 (4), 361- 368.
Berman ‐Rossi, T. (1993) The tasks and skills of the social worker across stages of group
development . New York: Haworth Press.
Bhattacharya, S. (2003). Social Work: An Integrated Approach. New Delhi: Deep and Deep
Publications. Corey, M., & C orey, G. (1987). Groups: Process and Practice (3rd ed.). California:

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Brooks/Cole.
Coyle, G. L. (1947). Group Experience and Democratic Values. New York: The Women’s Press.
Encyclopedia of Social Work (20th ed.). (2008). New York: Oxford.
Gibson, A., & Clar ke, G. (1995). Project -Based Group Work Facilitator’s Manual: Young
People, Youth Workers and Projects. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Glassman, U., & Kates L. (1990). Group Work: A Humanistic Approach. New Delhi: Sage Publications. Hartford, M., & Coyle, G. L. (1958). Social Process in the Community and the Group. New
York: Council of Social Work Education.
Heap, K. (1977). Group Theory for Social Workers: An Introduction. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
Joseph, H. (1997). Social Work with Groups: A Litera ture Review. Indian Journal of Social
Work (IJSW). 58 (2), 195‐ 211.
Kirst‐ Ashma, K.K.. (2003). Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Critical
Thinking Perspectives. USA‐ CA: Brooks/Cole ‐Thomson Learning.
Konopka, G. (1972). Social Group Work: A He lping Process. (2nd ed).New Jersey: Prentice
Hall Inc.
Lindsay, A. W. (1952). Group Work Recording: Principles and Practices . New York:
Women Press.
Netting, E., Kettner, P., & McMurtry, S. (1993). Social Work Macro Practice. New York:
Longman. Pallassana, R. B. & Vassil, T.V. (1983). Groups in Social Work: An Ecological Perspective. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co Inc.
Pereira, M. (1994). Development Communication Handbook : Ideas, Skills, Illustrations. Indore: Satprakashan Kendra.
Pragasam, M., & Yadav, A. (2002). Street Plays on Community Health. Secunderabad: The
Catholic Association of India.
Pragasam, M., & Yadav, A. (2003). Group Media: Trainers’ Manual . Secunderabad: The
Catholic
Association of India. Ribes, P. (1989). Helps and Hints to Bui ld Up Your Group: Sundry Exercises for Chaplains,
Directors, Moderators, Teachers. Bombay. St Paul Publications.





C 10 Social policy and Planning (4 credits)
Course Objectives
• Acquire a critical understanding of the approaches to welfare and policy
formulation in the country.
• Understand the process of planning and the role of planning in development.
• Appreciate the role of state and non -state actors in policy for mulation and
implementation.

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Unit no Topics
1. Evolution of Social Policy
• History& ideology of welfare
• Models of social welfare & underlying philosophies
• Concept, definitions and aims of social policy

2. Theoretical Concepts and Principles Related to Explain Social Policy
• The state and models of power: liberal Pluralism, Marxism, Postmodernism
• Principles of Equity and Social Justice, Inclusion and exclusion

3. The Indian state and Development Planning
• Mixed economy and the State after Independence •
• Development Planning -its genesis and philosophy •
• Planning institutions at the national, state and local levels •
• The planning process - an overview and critique •
• Local self -government - role, strengths and limitations

4. Understanding Social Policy
• The policy cycle
• Agencies involved in policy formulation, design, implementation and
review
• Tools of policy analysis ‐ census surveys, social and economic indicators,
the Constitution, legislations, Government Resolutions and ordinances, the
State Budget
• Review of any two Policies related to marginalized group
• Role of Regulatory bodies, Task Forces and Commissions

5. The Changing state and Planning
• Policy and the four traditions of planning thought - policy analysis, social
learning, social reform and social mobilisation
• Planning in the era of privatisation- the role of state, civil society,
corporate sector and marke t
• Concept of good governance and its components

6. Social Advocacy in Influencing Policy
• Advocacy as a tool for social change
• Elements and principles of advocacy
• Campaigns and building Networks and Coalitions
• Legal activism in advocacy ‐ using RTI, PIL, office of Lokayukta, etc. •
• Techniques of deepening democracy ‐ social audit, jan sunvai, egovernance
, etc.


Reading List
Clrff. Alcock & Payne (ed) (2000) Introducing Social Policy , Prentice Hall, London

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C 11 Introduction to social sciences- II
A. Politics
Course Objectives:
Enable students to:
• Understand Politics as a Social Science and the basic concepts relevant to its study.
• Critically understand and analyse the democratic and dictatorial forms of government
and
processes.
• Critically understand and analyse the major political problems that affect the contemp
orary society.

Unit Topics
1 Introduction to politics and stat politics and State
• Nature and Scope of Politics.
• State: Elements, Role and Functions.
• Relevance of Politics to Social Work Profession
Classification of Government
• Democracy: Concept, Characteristics
• Dictatorship: Concept, Characteristics, Types of Dictatorship, Critique of
Dictatorship.

2 Democratic gover nment and
• Types of Democracy
- Direct and Indirect Democracies
- Parliamentary and presidential Democracy.
• Critique of Democracy.
• Federalism in Indian democracy and democratic decentralization.
• International Democratic Body: United Nations

Democratic Processes

• Election and Representation
• Voting Behaviour and its determinants.
• Role of Election Commission and independent, impartial elections.
• Electoral Violence.

3 Democratic structures
Meaning, Characteristics, and
Roles of:
• Political Party
• Pressure Group
• Public Opinion
• Media.
Political problems
• Political alienation as a problem
• Political corruption as a problem

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• Political violence as a problem
i Sectarian and Terrorist violence
ii. Politicization of Religion leading to Communal Violence
iii Regionalist and Separatist movements.


Reading list
Appadurai, A.1975 (11th ed). The Substance of Politics. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Arora, N.D. & Awasthy, S.S. (2001). Political Theory. HAR‐ ANAND Publishing Ltd.,
Asirvatham, E & Misra, K.K.(2001). Political Theory. S. Chand, Co. New Delhi.
Bastian, S. (ed). Luckham, R. (2003). Can Democracy be designed, Zed Books. London
23 | Page Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.
McKinnon, C (2008). Issues of Political Theory. Oxford University Press. New York.
Mehra, A.K. & Khanna, D.D (ed) Kueck, G.W (2003). Political Parties and Party System,
New Delhi.
Sharma B.M. Bareth; R (ed) 2004. Good Governance, Globalisation and Civil Society,
Wilkinson, S.(2004). Votes and Violence. Electoral competition and communal riots in India,


B. Economics of development
Course Objectives:
• To develop ability to analyze and understand the contemporary socio-
economic realities through the use of relevant economic concepts.
• To gain insight into various approaches to economic development.
• To develop an understanding of the international socio- economic order and its
influence on the economy of developing countries.
• To develop an understanding of the different manifestations of the process of underdevelopment.


Units Topics
1. Defining Economics of development and understanding theories of development
• Nature and meaning of development and economics of development
• Core values and objectives of development
• Theories of Economic development - The Linear stage theory
The International Dependence
Revolution
The neoclassical counter
revolution

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The new growth theory

2. Structures , Characteristics and problems of developing nations
• The structural Diversity of developing nations.
• Classification and characteristics of developing nations
• Concept of Human development Index(HDI)
• Inequality and Poverty
• Entitlement approach to Poverty(Amartya Sen)
• The development assistance debate and debt crisis

3. Contemporary Development problems in the context of globalisation
• The meaning of economic liberalisation and globalisation
• Factors contributing to globalisation
• Political ,Economic, Cultural and Psychological impact of globalisation
• World Hunger - Magnitude ,causes, consequences and remedies


Reading list
Bow J. (Edited) (2004, 2nd Edition) - The Globalization Reader Blackwell Publishing,
Oxford. Parsuraman P. Unnikrishnan, P.V. (2003) – Listening to People in Poverty Books
for Change, Banglore.
Somayaji, Sakarama Somayaji, Ganesh (2006) – Sociology of G lobalization perspective from
India, Rawat Publication, India.
Second Commonwealth NGO Forum - (Report 1996).
Todaro, Michael (2000) – Economic Development, Addrson- Wesley Publishers, New York.
World Deve lopment Reports


C 12 Core C ourse Practicals Field work (4 credits )
FIELD WORK

Hours: 180 hours in each semester
Marks: 100 in each semester
Field Work is an essential component of the Social Work curriculum. It serves as a laboratory where the students learn to integrate their classroom learning with field experiences/reality.
The overall objectives for Field Work are as follows…
• Develop analytical ability to understand various dimensions of pr oblems/issues and
approaches to problem solving.
• Develop an integrated approach to social work practi ce.
• Develop specific skills for intervention at the micro level (individual, family, group and

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community) and at the macro level (social systems and institutions)
• Develop professional attitudes utilizing principles and values of social work.
Expectati ons from students in field work are worked out for Semester II and Semester IV.
Students are expected to work towards these expectations (outcome goals) in Semester I and Semester III. EachSemester is allotted 100 marks for field work . Students are expected to put in 15
hours of field work per week (180 hours in the semester).
Given below are the Outcome Goals for Semester II
SemesterII
Outcome Goals
I. ANALYTICAL ABILITY - (30 Marks)
Outcome Goal

The student acquires knowledge about the agency, it’s philosophy goa ls administrative
structure and services, as well as the dynamics therein. The student is able to understand
his/her role vis a vis the
agency goals and plan tasks within this context. The student also develops an understanding
of the cl ient system and the problem situation and is able to relate it to the theory taught in
class.
The student acquires the ability to reflect in her/his recordings the link between theory and practice.
Indicators
• With the help of the instructor, understands the agency. Its goal s, objectives and strategies
of work. Able to collect information from different sources and write a report on these at the end of the first semester.
• Is able to identify causes and effect of the problem situation as well as record t he same in
different reports. Identify and profile the client system through home visits and surveys . • With the help of the instructor, is able to plan and implement group tasks.
• By the end of the semester is able to independently identify future areas of work and
indicate a relevant action plan.
• Understands the roles of the agency personnel and his/her own tasks.
• Is able to write basic reports and articles in relation to work done.

II. PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS - (30 Marks)

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Outcome Goal
The student acquires direct intervention skills, communication skills and administrative and
recording skills for problem solving. Indicators
• Understands and identifies simple intervention strategies in relation to the problem
situation.
• Understands and responds to problems of individuals, families and groups.
• Able to develop working relationship with the agency, client syste m, staff, colleagues and
others in the field.
• By the end of the semester, is able to develop expertise in a specific area & mobilize/ resources required in the problem solving process.
• Writes recordings which are process oriented and reflective, with analysis in relation to the
dynamics of the problems situation / and indicates ability to relate Theory to Practice.
• Able to suggest appr opriate strategies / plan for intervention.
• Plans and implements programmes / and sessions for specific target groups.
• Understands and utilizes effective and appropriate IEC material while communicating with
different groups.
• Understands and participates in liaisoning with other organiz ations and networking on
common issues.
• Able to identify areas for research, conduct simple surveys, document and present reports.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - (25 Marks)

Outcome Goal
The student shows responsibility and maturity in relation to his / her role within and outside
the agency.
Is able to understand and adhere to the ethics of social work by his / her commitment to social
work
values.
Indicators
• Develops self -awareness with the ability to understand and accept one’s own strengths and
limitations as a professional.

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• Is aware of social dynamics of a problem -situation and the need for sensitivity in dealing
with
them.
• Is consistent in taking up and completing tasks.
• Shares responsibility in a team recognizes the need for co -operation and teamwork and
shows
leadership when required. • Able to understand the ethics of the profession and abide by social work values in practice.
• Shows a willingness to learn through introspection and learning from others.

Participation in Orientation / Exposure Visits / Camps - (5 Marks)

Outcome Goal
The student is able to appreciate the importance of orientation / exposur e visit and a camp
organized by the College and actively participates in them. The student is able to apprec iate
and learn from the work of other organizations in the field of social work and is able to underst and the importance of community living.

Indicators
• Attends and actively participates in the orientation / exposure visits and camps.
• Involves oneself in the planning and execution of tasks in the organization of the camp.
• Sensitive to people’s problems and culture.
• Adheres to camp discipline and values of teamwork and group living.
• Critically evaluates the camp programme and makes constructive suggestions.
• Is actively involved in the process of report writing and presentation.

IV. USE OF FIELD INSTRUCTION - (10 Marks)
Outcome Goal
The student understands and recognizes the role of the faculty advisor, fiel d instructor and
field contact, and learns to take responsibility for learning.
Indicators
• Attends conferences regularly
• Submits recordings regularly

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• Appreciates instructors’ guidance through comments in recordings and uses these to prepare
for
conferences.
• App reciates the need to read material that is relevant to field work.
• Follows up on tasks / suggestions discussed with the field instructor / faculty advisor.