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AC – 23/02/2021
Item No. – 8.1 (R)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised Syllabus for Master of Social Work
(Semester I and II)
(As per Choice Based Credit System to be implemented with
effect from the academic year 2021 –2022 )
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Master of Social Work
Introduction
The University of Mumbai, Mumbai announce d Master of Social Work programme based on
Choice Based Credit System from the academic year 2016 -17 at Vidyangri Kalina Campus and
Ratnagiri sub Centre. Master of Social Work (MSW) is a two year programme consisting of four
semesters with several course options in the third and fourth semester. The Syllabus is devise d
into Core and El ective Courses with four and two credits respectively for each course. Core
courses are compulsory for all the students in a given Semester and the Elective courses are
optional as specified for each Semester.
ABOUT THE MSW PROGRAMME
The university provides a generic course of studies at the MSW level. The Choice Based Credit
System (CBCS) is followed. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that the student has a
broad base of the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to fun ction in diverse field of Social
Work settings. Despite being generic, the course also encourages the students to deepen their
interest in certain specific areas through the type of fieldwork selected, research study
undertaken, term paper topic chosen and optional subjects selected as electives. Full time and
visiting faculties will teach courses (papers) according to their specialisations. The curriculum
consists of relevant aspects of both theory and field work to help students enhance their practical
understanding of social work practice. Theoretical perspectives provided in the programmes
hope to achieve the following objectives:
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
❖ Acquire knowledge of the functioning of individuals and groups in social systems, t he
interrelationships between them and the manner in which they promote or impede a
healthy social functioning
❖ Obtain knowledge from other disciplines which contribute to the understanding of
persons in the bio -psycho -social matrix
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❖ Develop professional capacity for identification of issues and problems violating the
human rights of groups and communities and design effective responses for affecting a
meaningful change in their situation
❖ Attain the capacity to select and order priorities, to plan, to make realistic goals, and
select appropriate strategies to fulfill the goals,
❖ Develop skills in the utilization of social work intervention methods and adopt ethical
practices using the principles of the profession while working with individuals and
families, groups and communities.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
To help students to develop understanding on various socio -economic issues and role of
social work practice in different situations
To help students develop knowledge, skills and attitude to the practice of social work
profession
To develop student under standing on professional social work practice and train them to
practice it in the domain of social work.
To enable students develop creative thinking and ability to apply theoretical knowledge
in the practice of social work
To facilitate interdisciplinar y approach for better understanding social work practice
To develop students understanding theoretically and practically on various methods of
social work practice
To develop students ability to practice integrated approach to practice social work
methods in deferent situation
To help students to develop their understating in evidence based practice to solve the
various emerging challenges in the society
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To enable students to understand various governmental policies, schemes and
programmes for the develop ment of the society.
To enable students to understand national -international social concerns and strategies
applied by various social work practioner solve them across the countries
FIELD WORK
Field Work is an integral part of the programme of training in social work. It comprises learning
professional social work practice under the guidance of trained field instructors in selected
Government and Non - Government organizations. It enables the student to see the applicability
of theoretical knowledge taugh t in the classroom to actual situations requiring social work
intervention. It is both goal -oriented to solve a particular problem to which the student addresses
his / her activities and learner -centred in relation to his / her particular interest areas an d
aptitudes. Field work has the dual purpose of promoting the student’s own learning while
contributing to the development of the people with whom he / she works, especially the
disadvantaged sections of our society. Practical experience in fieldwork aims at the following
objectives:
Provide opportunity for the integration of classroom learning and field practice and vice -
versa (feedback mechanism for both class and field),
Develop skills through learning how to utilize the knowledge learnt in the cla ssroom for
analysis of problems affecting the target groups and selection of the appropriate means for
problem -solving,
Cultivate attitudes, values and commitments of the profession relevant to working with the
most disadvantaged sections of society,
Develop awareness of self and the way in which student’s behaviour is affected by past
experiences and cultural factors, and the way in which these affect the perceptions of their
response to others.
Students will be required to maintain regular recordin gs of the fieldwork done during the course
of their study. All students are required to dress appropriately, giving due respect to the socio -
cultural practices of the people whom they work with while at fieldwork. For field work students
will be placed at various Agencies in urban, rural and tribal areas. A few Tribal, Nomadic Tribal
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and Urban Slums will be selected for field action project by the Programme where student have
to regularly contribute for the development of the Communities.
The Revised Syllabus for Master of Social work Part -I semester 1 and 2 is given below
MSW Semester I Revised syllabus: Core Courses
Sr.No Subject code Course title Units No of
credits
1 C-101 History, Philosophy and Practice of Social Work 04 04
2 C-102 Work with Individuals and Families 04 04
3 C-103 Community Organization 04 04
4 C-104 Social Welfare Administration 04 04
5 C-105 Introduction to Social Sciences -1
A) Introduction to Sociology
B) Introduction to Human Behavior and Growth 2+2=4 04
6 C-106 Field work( Practical Component Related To Core
Subjects) 180
Hours 04
Total 06 = 24
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MSW Semester II Revised syllabus: Core Courses
Sr. No Subject
code Course title Units No of credits
1 C-201 Social Work with Group 04 04
2 C-202 Social Work Research 04 04
3 C-203 Social Action and Social Movements 04 04
4 C-204 Social Policy and Development Planning 04 04
5 C-205 Introduction to Social Sciences –II
A-Politics and B-Economic s
2+2=4 04
6 C-206 Field work( Practical Component Related
To Core Subjects) 180Hours 04
Total 06 = 24
Detail Summery of the Courses and pattern
Total Courses: 12 (Semester –I and II)
Core Courses: 12 (Semester –I and II)
Total Credits: 48 (12 X 04 = 48) Sem-I and Sem -II
Scheme of Examination : 60 Marks Semester End Exam (02 Hours)
40 Marks Internal Assessment (Continued)
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University exam Pattern (60 Marks) : 03 Broad questions of 15 marks with internal choice and
one question (Short Notes) of 15 marks in which four short notes will asked and two need to be
answered (7.5 marks) for each.
There shall be 04 teaching hours in a week for each course of 100 marks paper and 15 weeks in
one semester .
Internal 40 marks shall be divided into three criteria’s such as 20 marks for written exam, 10
marks for assignment and 10 marks for class participation/conduct. The assessment for field
work component shall be 60 marks for internal assessment and 40 marks for external assessment
by conducting viva -voce at alternate semester i.e. semester 2 and semester 4. Date, time and
Panel for viva shall be decided by the Head of the Department for each course. Viva Committee
shall consist of Head -Chairperson, Class Teacher -convener and one teacher from the
depart ment. However, minimum two teachers can form the quorum of committee in which head
or his nominee shall be mandatory.
*The instructions for Field work component are separately given under the course content
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HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK (4 CREDITS )
Subject Code: C -101
Course Rational:
This course introduces to the students basics of human life and its history, philosophy and
practices of social work in different period and context. Studen ts will be assessed on these
critical grounds.
Course Objectives : Enable students to
● To understand the historical development of social work profession in India and other
countries
● To understand values and ethics in the practice of the Social Work Profession, and
recognize the importance of internalizing them.
● To develop the ability to intervene in ways that are in consonance with the Code of Ethics
of social work practice
● To unders tand the challenges emerging at local and global levels, and the relevance of
social work practice in different contexts
Course Outcomes
● Recognition of values and ethics of social work profession
● The students would be able to recognize areas of ethical d ilemmas in the field and make
ethical decisions in the area of social work practice
● The student will d evelop an understanding of the various philosophers, both Indian and
others who have influenced the thinking and practice of social work
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Unit
No. Title of the Unit Sub-units
I
Introduction to
Social Work as
a Profession
a) Attributes of a profession and social work as a profession
b) Concept, definition, goals and objectives of social work as a
profession
c) Meaning & significace of social work history and philosophy
d) Philosophical values and principles of social work
profession .
e) History of social welfare and development of social work in
UK, USA and India
f) Methods of practice in social work
g) Social Vision of Modern Social Reformers : Mahatma Phule
& Savitribai Phule, Dr . B.R. Ambedkar, Swami Vivekanand,
Mahatma Gand hi, Periyar Ramasami, Pandita Ramabai,
Tarabai Shinde
II
Western Social
Philosophies,
Theories of
Ethics and
Ethical Issues
in Social Work a) Marxian Social Philosophy : Dialectic Materialism, Historical
Materialism, Class Struggle and Establishment of Classless
Society
b) Secular Humanism , Post Modernism and Cultural relativism .
c) Lawrence Kohlberg ’s Stages of Moral Development
d) Ethical Egoism, Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics and Virtue
Ethic
e) Importance and functions of code of ethics for s ocial workers
f) Best Ethical Practices with reference to responsibilities
towards Self, Society, Co -workers, Profession, People in
need, Employing Organizations and Social Research
III
Changing
Context of
Social Work
Practice a) Human rights perspective in social work
b) The generalist and specialist approach to practice .
c) Radical, feminist and post - modern perspectives of social
work
d) Similarities and differences between radical social work and
critical social work
e) Changing nature of social work profession
IV
International
Social Work a) Meaning, scope, definition and objectives of international
social work
b) Global issues challenge and social work response
c) Integrated approach to social work practice and rights based
social work practice
d) Emerging perspectives and trends of social work practice
e) Multiculturalism in social work practice
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Reading List
• Banks, S. ( 2009 ) ‘Professional Values and Accountabilities’ , in Adams, R., Dominelli,
L., Payne, M. (eds) Critical Practice in Social Work, 2nd edn , pp. 32–
42. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Banks, S. ( 2012 ) Ethics and Values in Social Work, 4th edn. London : Palgrave
Macmillan .
• Bastiaan Wielenga (1984 ) Introduction to Marxism, Centre for Social Action, Banglore.
• Cox, D.R., Pawar, M. ( 2013 ) International Social Work: Issues, Strategies and
Programmes. London : SAGE .
• Cree, V. ( 2009 ) ‘The Changing Nature of Social Work’ , in Adams, R., Dominelli, L.,
Payne, M. (eds) Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates, 3rd edn , pp. 20–
9. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Horner, N. ( 2012 ) What is Social Work? 3rd edn. London : SAGE .
• Hugman, R. ( 2010 ) Understanding International Social Work: A Critical
Analysis. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Joseph Josantony, Fernandes Gracy (2006 ) An Enquiry into Ethical Dilemmas in Social
• Parton, N. ( 2009 ) ‘Postmodern and Constructionist Approaches to Social Work’ , in
Adams, R., Dominelli, L., Payne, M. (eds) Practicing Social Work in a Complex
World, 2nd edn , pp. 220–30. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Payne, M. ( 2005 ) The Origins of Social Work. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Payne, M. (eds) Practicing Social Work in a Complex World, 2nd edn , pp. 15–
32. London : Palgrave Macmillan .
• Wadia, A. R. (Ed.) (1961) History and Philosophy of Social Work in India, Bombay: II
Allied Publisher Private Ltd.
Suggested Readings
• Agarwal, M. M. (1998) Ethics and Spirituality, Shimla: Indian Institute of Advanced
Study
• Charles, Guzzetta, Katz Arthur J. and English Richard A. (1984) Education for Social
Work Practice, Selected International Models, New York: Council on Social Work
Education
• Desai, Murali 2002 Ideologies and Social Work: Historical and Contemporary Analyze,
Jaipur, Rawat Publications
• Gore, M. S. (1993) The Social Context of Ideology, Ambedkar’s Social and Political
Thought, New Delhi: Sage Publication
• Karen K . Kirst – Ashman (2003 ) Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare,
Thomson Learning INC CA – USA .
• Malcom Payne (1996 ) What is Profess ional Social Work, Venture Press, Birmingham .
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• Miley, K.K., O’Melia, M., & DuBois, B.L.1998 Generalist Social Work Practice: An
Empowering Approach.Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
• Terry Mizrahi, Larry E . Davis (2008 ) Encyclopedia of Social Work (20th Edition ),
Oxford University Press, New York .
• Upadhay Ashok K (1999 John Rawls – Concept of Justice, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
• Woodrofe, K. (1962) From Charity to Social Work. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
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WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES (4 CREDITS)
Subject Code: C -102
Course Rational:
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 while working with individuals and families
Course Outcome
• Students will have gained knowledge of the existing social work practices in
casework method
• Students will have developed skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment, using
different modes of interventions and techniques in different social work settings
• Students would have raised levels of self -awareness required in the practice of
work with i ndividuals and families
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Unit
No. Title of the Unit Content
I Historical
development of
Casework a) Evolution of the casework method
b) Definitions of casework, core values , principles and
underlying assumptions of work with Individuals and
families
c) Components of casework: person, problem, place and
process
d) Understanding the family system in India: stages of the
family
II Process and Skills
in Casework
a) Process: Intake, Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
b) Tools: Types of interviews, home -visits
c) Recording: Use of records, types: Process/Summary/ Block
d) Use of relationships: empathy, transference, counter -
transference
e) Communication skills
III Models of
Intervention
a) Crisis Intervention Model
b) Planned Short Ter m Model
c) Task Centred Model
d) Integrative Intervention Model
e) Evidence Based Practice Model
f) Strengths based Model
IV Intervention
Techniques in
Different Social
Work Settings a) Techniques: Supportive techniques; reflective techniques;
Logical discussion , Environmental modification
b) Intervention with people with disability; people affected
and infected by HIV , Chronically and terminally ill
patients
c) Women/ children facing abuse, violence in families,
adoption settings
d) Correctional centers, mental health and rehabilitation
institutes
e) Conflict situations, disaster rehabilitation centers
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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 : Columbia
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 Press
• Skidmore, Rex, Thackeray, Milton, O. Wiliam, Farley (1983) Introduction to
Social Work, New Jersey: Prentice Hall
• Upadhyay, R. K.(2003). Social Casework: A Therapeutic Approach. New Delhi,
India: Rawat Publications
Suggested Readings
• Pearlman, H.H. 1957 Social Casework: A Problem Solving Process.Chicago: The
University of Chicago Press.
• Pippins, J.A. 1980 Developing Casework Skills. California: Sage Publications.
• Reid, W.J. 1978 TheTask -Centered System. New York: Columbia University Press.
• Richmond, M. E. (2010). What Is Social Case Work? An Introductory Description
(1922). New York, USA: Kessinger Publishing
• Robert, R.W. & Nee, R.H. (ed.) 1970 Theories of Social Casework. Chicago: The
University of Chicago Press
• Timms, Noel: Recording in S ocial Work London, Routledge & Kegan Paul; 1972.
• Timms, Noel: Social Case Work: Principles and practices, London, Routledge &
Kegan Paul; 1972
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COMMUNITY ORGANISATION (4 CREDITS)
Subject Code: C -103
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Enable students to
• To understand Community organization as a method to attain collective goal of
welfare
• Appreciate the significance of a participatory approach to community intervention
• Develop skills of critical analysis to understand pr oblems of discrimination and
oppression in communities
Learning Outcomes
• Student will learn to explore issues related to livelihood realities, mobilize and form core
groups, build organizational capacity, and formulate strategy for reaching out to
commu nities
• Students will be able to understand the Dynamics and Power Structure in the community
• Student will gain and understand the different Models that can be used while working in
the Community .
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Unit
No. Title of the Unit Content
1 Understanding
Community
Organization
Practice
a) Concepts, types of communities, meaning and definition of
community organization
b) The fundamentals of organizing communities – Its
implementation and monitoring with changing social
dynamics history of communit y organization in India
c) Values and principles of Community Organization –
priorities and approaches imbedded in Community
Organization
2 Organizing
Process in the
Community
a) Identification and engagement of community members for
development cause
b) Concept of power and social dynamics in communities -
How imbalance power dynamics influence CO and
strengthening of communities through CO
c) Building of conscience for collective goal – How community
members get organized and strategies to organize them
d) Cultivation of skilling in to community members suitable for
organization – Mobilization, communication coalition
building and leadership development
e) The community problem solving process
3 Western Models
of Organizing
Communities Models of Community Organizing
a) Empirical evidence and theoretical arguments on community
organization
b) Characteristics of western model of Community organization
and its relevance with Indian social system
c) Interpretation on ideas of Community Organization by
scholar s
4 Models of
Organizing
Communities in
Indian Context
• Mahatma Gandhi -Approach towards freedom and Survoday
Community Organization through subaltern lenses - Periyar,
Mahatma Phule and Dr. Ambedkar
a) Historical overview of organizations of communities in
Indian context.
b) Genesis of community organization over the years in India
and its changing nature and discou rse in changing societies.
c) Historical analysis of dominant and subaltern community
organizations in India – Which methods and whose
ideologies are responsible for different community
organizations in India.
Reading List
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• Gangrade, K.D. 1971 Community Organization in India, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
• Dr.V.V.Kulkarni, (2014), "Social Work and Community Organization", Published by
Current Publications, Agra.
• Patil, Asha 2010 Community Organization and Development: An Indian Perspective. PH
India Publication, Delhi.
• Sheeba Joseph , Bishnu Mohan Dash, 2012, Community Organization in Social Work,
Discovery Publication House, New Delhi
• Ross Murray, G. 1955 Community Organizations: Theory, Principles and Practice, New
York: Harper and Row
• Siddiqui, H.Y. (1997). Working with Communities: An Introduction to Commu nity
Work. New Delhi: Hira Publications
• Mayo. H. Jhones, 1974 Community Work, London: Routledge and Kegan Paul
• Poison and Sanderson.1979 Rural Community Organization, New York: John Wiley and
Sons
• Weil, M. (Ed) 1996 Community Practice: Conceptual Models, N ew York: The Haworth
Press. IncZaltman and Duncan R. 1977 Strategies for planned change, New York:
Association Press
• Ramchandra Raj, G. 1974 Functions and Dysfunctions of Social Conflict, Bombay:
Popular Prakashan
Suggested Readings
• Jodhka Surinde (Ed), 2002 Communities & Identities : Sage Publication
• Dunham Arthur (1962) Community Welfare Organization: Principles and Practice, New
York : Thomas Crowell
• Dr. Banmala – Community Organisation, Indian Institute of Youth Welfare Nagpur.
• McMillen W. – Com munity Organisation for Social Welfare, University of Chicago
Press.
• Murphy C.G. – Community Organisation Practice – Houghton Mifflin Co
• Peter Baldock – Community Work and Social Work.
• Kranti Rana , 2001, People’s participation and voluntary action: Dimensions, roles, and
strategies, Kanishka Publishers.
• Brager, G. and Specht, H.1969 Community Organization, New York: Colombia
University Press.
• Dayal, R. 1960 Community D evelopment program in India, Allahabad:Kitab Mahal
Publishers.
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SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION (4 CREDITS )
Subject Code: C -104
Course Rational and 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 Private 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
Course Outcomes
• Students will have understood the fundamentals of social policy formulation and program
implementation at the community level
• The course will enable students to use the knowledge gained about the structural
arrangements for Social Welfare in India, to help vulnerable/targeted groups to efficiently
access Social Welfare schemes and programs
• Students will use their knowledge of the emerging issues in the field, to recommend and
design appropriate policies and programs that will be relevant to the people
• Students would develop competencies in analyzing the compon ents of current policies
and designing programmatic alternatives
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Unit No. Title of the Unit Subunits
I Social Welfare
Administratio
n as a
Concept a) Social Welfare – Concept of Social welfare,
Welfare State - Historical perspective on social welfare with
special reference to India,
Approaches to social welfare - Behavioral, Residual, and
Institutional
b) What is meant by Administration – Process, significance, structure
& strategies
Mechanism of Social Welfare Administration - Decision making
process, forms & types
c) Conceptual frameworks and Social Welfare Administration -
Locating social problems - Individual, society & places
II Social Welfare
Model and Its
Structural
Orientation a) Principles and changing context of Social Welfare Administration
& Development Administration.
b) Dimensions of administration in social welfare - Public & Private
Sector Role
c) Structural arrangemen ts and lay out framework of Social Welfare
Administration in India.
III Role and
Typology of
Social Welfare
Administration a) Social welfare and development organizations - Nature, types and
functions
b) Administration of social welfare programme
Government programmes – Design, intent and issues - Schemes for
welfare with specific reference to Women and Children, OBCs,
SC, STs, BCs , minorities and differently abled .
c) Understanding of community based Social Welfare Administration
and role of p eople’s participation in Social Welfare
Administration.
IV Social Welfare
Administratio
n and Social
Work
Profession a) Social Welfare Administration and Professional Social Work
Practice - social welfare policies and transforming policies in to
social work practice through welfare administration.
b) Emerging social issues and resilient social welfare administration.
c) Future of Social Welfare Administration and role of Social Work
Profession.
Reading List
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• Credibility Alliance : Norms for Enhancing Credibility in the Voluntary Sector . July 2006 .
Mumbai .
• Encyclopedia of Social Welfare (2008 ). Social Work Education: Social Welfare Policy
• Jain A . & Unni, S . Seth Development Administration . Publishers Pvt . Ltd. Mumbai 2000
Chp.
• Louise C . Johnson & Charles L . Shwartz . Social Welfare : A Response to Human Need .
• Nagendra, Shilaja . (2007 ). Voluntary organizations & Social Work ., Oxford Book Co .
• Sachdeva, D .R. (2003) Social Welfare Administration in India . ( 4th Edition )
• Social Work Administration & Development . Bhattacharya, Sanjay . Rawat Publications,
Mumbai .2000 .
• The People ’s Movement . Vol. 1, No . 6 Nov. – Dec. 2004 . News . Magazine of the National
Alliance of People ’s Movements .
Suggested Readings
• Patti, Rino J. Social welfare administration: Managing social programs in a
developmental context. Prentice Hall, 1983.
• Lalkima, C. Social welfare administration in a tribal state: A case study of Mizoram.
2013.
• Dubey, Sumati Narain. Administration of Social Welfare Programmes in India. No. 27.
Bombay: Somaiya Publications, 1973.
• Chandra, Shradha. SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA. Lulu Press,
Inc. Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 2017.
• Deshpande, Rajeshwari, K. K. Kailash, and Louise Tillin. "States as laboratories: The
politics of social welfare policies in India." India Review 16.1 (2017): 85 -105.
• Kruks -Wisner, Gabrielle. "The pursuit of social welfare: Citizen claim -making in rural
India." World Politics 70.1 (2018): 122 -163.
• Kulkarni, P. D. "Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration in India." Social Work
Education and Social Work Practice in India. Madras: Association of Schools of Social
Work in India (1981): 58 -59.
• Robinson, Nicholas. "Complaining to the State: Grievance Redress and India’s Social
Welfare Programs." Philadelphia: Center for the Advanced Study of India (2013).
• Caplan, Pat. "Women's voluntary social welfare work in India: the cultural construction
of gender and class." Bulletin of Conce rned Asian Scholars 17.1 (1985): 20 -31.
• Inamdar, N. R., and Nalini Paranjpe. "Administration of Social Welfare Programmes for
the Physically Handicapped in India." Indian Journal of Public Administration 27.3
(1981): 567 -577.
• Jagannadham, V. "SN Dubey, Administration of Social Welfare Programmes in India,
Somaiya Publications, Bombay, 1973, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Series No. 27. xi+
214 pp. Rs35." Journal of Social Policy 4.2 (1975): 197 -198.
• Segal, Elizabeth A. Social welfare policy and social programs: A values perspective.
Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2010.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCE - I (2 CREDITS)
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Subject Code: C -105
A - Introduction to Sociology
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Enable students to
• Understand basic sociological concepts and its importance to social work profession
• Understand the processes of social change in India through relevant theories and processes
Course Outcomes
• After this course study students will understand the basic concepts in sociology
• Students will understand the various perspectives in sociology
• Students will understand the various processes and theories of social change
Unit
No. Title of the Unit Conte nt
I Sociology as a
Social Science
a) Definition,
b) Scope and significance
c) Relevance to social work profession
Sociological
Concepts
a) Society
b) Culture
c) Socialisation
d) Social Mobility
e) Social Control
f) Social Construction
g) Social Institutions
h) Social Exclusion -Inclusion
II
Sociological
Perspectives
a) Structural Functional Perspective
b) Conflict Perspective
c) Symbolic Interaction Perspective
d) Positivism
Social Change
India
a) Theories of social change; Evolutionary, Cyclical and
Conflict theory
b) Theories of social change in India: Sanskritization,
Westernization,
Modernization, Secularization and Globalization
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Readings List:
• Haralambos, M. & Holborn, M. (2013). Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. Collins
Educational.
• Giddens, Anthony and P. W. Sutton (2017), Essential Concepts in Sociology, 2nd
Edition, New Delhi: Wiley India
• Giddens, Anthony and P. W. Sutton (2017), Sociolo gy, 8th Edition, New Delhi: Atlantic
Publishers and Distributors Pvt Ltd.
• Macionis, John J. and Ken Plummer (2013). Sociology: A Global Introduction, New
Delhi: Pearson Education India
• Horton, P.S & Hunt, C. L. (2005), Sociology. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hil l
• Beteille, Andre (2002), Sociology. New Delhi: Oxford.
• Ritzer, George (2011), Sociological Theory, McGraw Hill, New Delhi
• Rao, Shankar, C.N. (2005), Sociology. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd.
• Sharan, Raka (1991), A Handbook of Sociology. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.
• Srinivas, M. N. (1991), Indian Social Structure. New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing House.
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INTRODUC TION TO SOCIAL SCIENCE – II (2 CREDITS)
B - Introduction to Human Behavior and Growth
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Student enables to
• Develop an overall understanding of the nature of Human Behavior and factors that
Influence Human Behavior
• Acquire knowledge and holistic understanding of the various theories of personality
• Understand the development of growth and behavior at variou s stages in the life span
Course Outcomes
• After this course study students will understand nature of human behavior and its
influencing factors
• Students will understand the theoretical perspectives of personality development
• Students will understand the human growth and development in the various stages of life -
span
Unit No. Title of the Unit Content
I Introduction to
Psychology and
Basic Concepts in
Psychology
a) Definition, goals and sub fields of psychology
b) Role of Heredity and Enviro nment
c) Relevance of psychology to Social Work practice
Basic Concepts in
Psychology
a) Emotion
b) Perception
c) Motivation
d) Cognition
e) Prejudice,
f) Stereotypes
g) Frustration
h) Stress
i) Altruism
II
Concept of
Human
Behaviour and
Growth
a) The Concept of Self - psychological processes in behavior:
b) Personality; Definition, types and factors influencing
Personality
c) Theories of Personality - Psychoanalytical theory,
Behaviorist theory and Humanistic theory
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Human Growth
and Development
a) Life Span approach of Human Growth and Development;
b) Pre‐natal Stage
c) Childhood
d) Adolescence
e) Adulthood and Aging
Reading List
• Bee Helen L., Mitchell Sandra K. (1984), The Developing Person: A Lifespan Approach,
New York: Harper and Row Publishers Publishing Co. Ltd.
• Clifford, Morgen and King, Richard. (1975), Introduction to Psychology, New York:
McGraw Hill Inc.
• Crawford, Karen and Janet Walker. (3rd edition 2010), Social Work and Human
Development, UK: Learning Matters Pvt Ltd.
• Hurlock, Elizabeth. (1976). Personality Development, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd.
• Ingleby Ewan. (2006). Applied Psychology for Social Work, UK: Learning Matters Ltd.
• Mangal, S. K. (2007). General Psychology, New Delhi: Sterling Publisher Pvt. Ltd.
• Paula Nicolson, Rowan Bayne and Jenny Owen (2006), Applied Psychology for Social
Workers, UK: Pa lgrave Macmillan Ltd.
• Kakkar, Sudhir (1979), Indian Childhood, Cultural Ideals and Social Reality, Oxford
University Press, Delhi
• Clifford, Morgan, King, Weinz & Schopler, Seventh Edition (1986), Introduction to
Psychology, New Delhi Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co Ltd. New Delhi.
• Robert S Feldman, (2004), Understanding Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co
Ltd
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CORE COURSE PRACTICALS (FIELD WORK ) (4 CREDITS )
Subject Code: C -106
Hours : 180 hours in each semester
Field Work is an essential component of the Social Work curriculum . It serves as a laboratory
where the stu dents 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 .
• Develop an integrated approach to social work practice .
• Develop specific skills for intervention at the micro level (individual, family, group and
community ) and at the macro level (social systems and institutions )
• Develop professional attit udes utilizing principles and values of social work .
Expectations 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 .
Each Semester 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 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 th is 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 prac tice.
Indicators
• With the help of the instructor, understands the agency . Its goals, 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 identi fy 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 .
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• 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 don e.
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 stra tegies 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 system, 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 appropriate strategies / plan for intervention .
• Plans and implements programmes / and sessions for specific target groups .
• Understands and utiliz es effective and appropriate IEC material while communicating with
different groups .
• Understands and participates in liaisoning with other organizations and networking on common
issues .
• Able to identify areas for research, conduct simple surveys, docum ent 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 workvalues .
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
leadership when required .
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• Able to understand the ethics of the profession a nd 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 / 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 .
• 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
• Attends confer ences 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 tasks / suggestions discussed with the field instructor / faculty advisor .
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MSW Semester II Revised Syllabus: Core Courses
Sr.No Subject code Course title Units No of credits
1 C-201 Social Work with Groups 04 04
2 C-202 Social Work Research 04 04
3 C-203 Social Action and Social
Movements 04 04
4 C-204 Social Policy and Development
Planning 04 04
5 C-205 Introduction to Social Sciences -II
A-Politics and B -Economics
2+2=4 04
6 C-206 Field work( Practical Component
Related To Core Subjects) 180Hours 04
Total 06 = 24
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Social Work with Groups
Subject code: C -201
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Enable students to
• Understand the main features and concerns of various models of social group
work.
• Acquire knowledge of development of group work in institutional and community
settings.
• Develop self -awareness and sensitivity as a group worker.
Course Outcome
• Students will be able to understand the purpose and process of working with different
groups.
• Students will have gained the different skills r equired to facilitate the group work
process.
• Students will have developed self -awareness required to professionally facilitate the
process of group work.
Unit Sub Units
I Introduction to Social Group Work
a) Evolution of the Group work process
b) Definition and characteristics of social group work.
c) Values , principles and assumptions underlying the group work
process
d) Group dynamics and sociometry ( Role and Positions in a group,
Scapegoat, Isolates, New comer, Group bond, sub groups,
conflicts, handling of group dynamics by the group worker)
e) Types of group
II Group Processes and skills
a) Steps in the formation of groups
b) Phases and Stages of group development.
c) Leadership and its development in group work process.
d) Use of Communication: Self and interpersonal communications.
e) Importance and types of recording
III Program Media in Group Work.
a) Rationale, Importance and characteristics of program media
b) Types of program media
c) Role of the Social Worker - Task Functions, Maintenance
Functions,
d) Use of Relationships: Johari Window model for group
development
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IV Models of Intervention
Life Cycle Model: Social Goals Model, Remedial Model,
Reciprocal Model
Tuckman’s Model and TEAM’s Model
Groupwork settings
Working with children, youth, women, elderly
Working with people in different settings such as correctional centres,
rehabilitation institutes, government homes, etc
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.
• Bhattacharya, S. (2003). Social Work: An Integrated Approach. New Delhi: Deep and
Deep Publications.
• Corey, M., & Corey, G. (1987). Groups: Process and Practice (3rd ed.). California
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.
• 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.
• Northen, H & Kurlannd, R (2001). Social Work with Groups. New York:
Columbia University Press.
• Konopka, G. (1972). Social Group Work: A Helping Process. (2nd ed).New Jersey:
Prentice Hall Inc.
• Lindsay, A. W. (1952). Group Work Recording: Principles and Practices.
New York: Women Press.
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Suggested Readings
• Glassman, U., & Kates L. (1990). Group Work: A Humanistic Approach. New Delhi:
Sage Publications.
• Gibson, A., & Clarke, G. (1995). Project -Based Group Work Facilitator’s Manual:
Young People, Youth Workers and Projects. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Joseph, H. (1997). Social Work with Groups: A Literature 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.
• 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: Macmill an 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 Build Up Your Group: Sundry Exercises for
Chaplains, Directors, Moderators, Teachers. Bombay. St Paul Publications.
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SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH (4 CREDITS )
Subject Code: C -202
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Students enables to
• To demonstrate skills in quantitative and qualitative research design, data analysis, and
knowledge dissemination
• To understand the role and characteristics of different Research Designs, Methods and
Statistical tools and techniques
• To understand the nature, scope and significance of research in social work practice
• Identify quantitative and qu alitative techniques in social work research and d emonstrate
competence in doing research
Course Outcomes
• Understanding the nature, role and scope of research in social work practice
• Develop the requisite skills and competencies to analyze, interpret and present both
quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Undertake research to practice the social work profession
Unit Subunits
I Meaning and Scope of Research in Social Work
a) Philosophy of Science and Scientific Methods
b) Basics of Social Science Research:
c) Difference between Natural Science, Social Sciences and Social Work
d) Importance of Research in Social Work Practice
e) Meaning, Scope and Nature of Social Work Research
f) Ethics and Ethical Considerations in Social Research
II Research Designs and Methods
a) Meaning and importance and types of research design;
b) Exploratory, descriptive, experimental, evaluative, case study, participatory
research and action research.
c) Meaning, scope and nature of qualitative and quantitative Research
d) Difference between qualitative and quantitative Research
e) Use of mixed methods in social work research
f) Steps in designing a research proposal
III Sampling and Data collection
a) Meaning and importance of sampling, types of sampling, probability and non -
probability sampling
b) Types of data, primary and secondary
c) Methods, tools and techniques of data collection in qualitative research
d) Methods, tools and techniques of data collection in quantitative research
e) Hypothesis and assumptions in research; meaning and formulation
IV Report Writing Data Processing and Basic Statistical concepts
a) Writing research reports: Presentation and styles of referencing , bibliography,
citing, Foot-note, preparation of abstract and publication.
b) Statistics: Definition, functions, levels of measurements, role and importance
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of statistics in research.
c) Descriptive statistics: Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode),
d) Use of SPSS and ATLAS. ti for data processing and analysis .
Reading List
• Ackoff, R. L. 1962 Scientific Method: Optimizing Applied Research Designs, New York:
John Wiley and Sons.
• Bailey, Kenneth, D. 1987 Methods of Social Research, New York: The Free Press
• Blaikie, Norman. 1993 Approaches in Social Enquiry, Cambridge: Polity Press.
• Blalock, H. M. 1972, Social Statistics, New York: McGraw Hill.
• Blalock, H. M. and Blalock, A. M. M ethodology in Social Research; New York
• Champion, D . J., 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research, Macmillan Publishing Co .,
New York .10)
• Chandrasekhar, A .R., Deshpande, V .D., 1984 Descriptive Statistics,S . Chand Co ., New
Delhi .
• Desai, V . (ed), 2006, Potter, R .B.Doing Development Research,Sage Publications, New
Delhi .
• Festinge, L .Katz, D . (ed), 1953, Research Methods in the Behavioural Sciences .
• Hammersley, M. (2013). What is Qualitative Research? New York: Bloomsbury.
• Kidder, L .H.Judd, G .M., 198 6, Research Methods in Social Relations, CBC College
Publishing, New York .
• Mitchell, M. L., & Jolley, J. M. (2013). Research Design Explained, 8th ed. New Delhi:
• Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
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SOCIAL ACTION AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS (4 CREDITS)
Subject Code: C -203
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Students enables to
• 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
Course Outcomes
• To apply theory and knowledge of social movements as important to changing social
realities.
• To analyze social movements in terms of their organizational structure, decision -making
processes, goals, underlying ideology, strategy and tactics.
• To gain skills in issue analysis, advocacy, lobbying, direct action and coalition buil ding
and apply them in bringing social change.
Unit Content
I Social Action & Social Movements
a) Concept, meaning, definition, objectives, characteristics, principles, Process
of Social Action
b) Social action as a method of social Work
c) Typology of social movements. (Reform, Rebellion, Revival, Revolution,
Insurrection, Counter Movement)
d) Social movement s their characteristic features and contribution to social
change
II Social Movements theories & their contribution to social change :
a) Meaning and perspectives.
b) Theories of Social Movements ( Structural –functional, Marxist, Resource
Mobilization Theory, New Social Movement)
c) Overview of significant social movements (Peasant movements, Dalit
Movement, Women’s movement, Tribal movement, Trade Union movement,
LGBT movement, Environmental movement.
III Current situation of rural and urban poor :
a) The agrarian crisis and rural – urban migration.
b) Issues of food security, health and employment affecting the poor, as
reflected by Human Development Indicators.
c) Increasing privatization and impact on the poor.
IV Significant International and National Movements :
a) Protests against global warming and climate change, World Social Forum,
Anti-nuclear Campaigns.
b) National Alliance for People’s Movements, Citizens ’ movements against
corruption and other issues.
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Readings List
Rao M.S.A.1978, Social Movements in India, Vol.I and II, Manohar, Delhi,
Shah Ghanshyam, 2002, Social Movements and the State, Sage, New Delhi
Paul Almeida 2019, Social Movements:The Structure of Collective Mobilization , University of
California P ress.
James DeFronzo and Jungyun Gill 2015 Social Problems and Social Movements Rowman &
Littlefield Publisher
Biswajit Ghosh , 2020 , Social Movements Concepts, Experiences and Concerns, Sage
Publication,New Delhi
Guru Gopal 2004; Dalit Cultural movement and Dalit politics in Maharashtra Vikas Adhyayan
Kendra,Mumbai.
Singh Rajendra, 2001, Social Movements, Old and New, Sage Publications, New Delhi.
Shah Ghanshyam, 1990, Social Movements in India, A Review of Literat ure, Sage
Publication,New Delhi.
Mullaly, B. (2006). The new structural social work: Ideology, theory, practice (3rd
Edition).Oxford University Press
Donatella della, Porta & Mario Diani ., 2006, Social Movements: An Introduction, Blackwell
Publication.
Suggested Readings
T.K.Oommen, 2004, Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
Porta, D. D., & Diani, M. (Eds.) (2015). The Oxford handbook of social movements . Oxford
University Press.
Mayo Marjorie 2005; Global Citizens: Social movements and the challenge of globalization ,
Canadian Scholars Press.
Payne, Malcohm 2005; Modern Social Work Theory: P algrave Macmillan Publishers
James Petras, Henry Vettmeyer, 2005, Social Movements and Sta te Power, Pluto Press, London.
Kohli Atul, 1987, State and Poverty in India, Cambridge University Press.
Buechler, S. 1997, Social Movements: Perspectives and Issues. Mountain View: Mayfield
Publishing Company.
Wilson J, 1973, Introduction to Social Moveme nts, Basic Books, INC. Publishers, New York.
P.G.Jogdand, 2020, Dalit Movement in India , Rawat Publication, I Edition
Katzenstein Ray, 2005, Social Movements in India, OUP.
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SOCIAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (4 CREDITS)
Subject Code: C -204
Course Rational and Course Objectives: Students enables to
• To understand the concept of social welfare and nature of social policy
• To acquire a critical understanding of the approaches to welfare and policy
formulation process
• To understand the process of planning and the role of planning in development
Course Outcomes
• Develop understanding about social policy within the socio -economic and political
contexts
• Understand the role of state and non -state actors in policy formulation an d
implementation
• Develops an understanding on the developmental planning process
Unit Content
I Evolution of Social Policy
a) Concept, definition, models and history of social of welfare
b) Concept, definitions and aims of social policy
c) Principles of Equity and Social Justice, Inclusion and exclusion.
d) The concept of welfare state and models of power: liberal Pluralism,
Marxism, Postmodernism
e) Social Policy and Role of Professional Social Work
II Understanding Social Policy
a) The policy cycle
b) Agencies involved in policy formulation, design, implementation and
review
c) Tools of policy analysis‐ census surveys, social and economic indicators,
theConstitution, legislations, Government Resolutions and ordinances, the
State Budget
d) Welfare and Development Policies in India (with reference to Children,
Women, Youth, LGBTQ, Vendors, SC, ST, Farmers)
e) Sustainable development goals and social policy
III The Indian state and Development Planning
a) Mixed economy and the State after Independence
b) Development Planning -its genesis and philosophy
c) Planning institutions at the national, state and local levels
d) The planning process - an overview and critique
e) Concept of good governance and its components
f) Overview of five year plans
IV Social Advocacy in Influencing Policy
a) Advocacy as a tool for social change
b) Elements and principles of advocacy
c) Campaigns and building Networks and Coalitions
d) Legal activism in advocacy‐ using RTI, PIL, office of Lokayukta, etc.
e) Techniques of deepening democracy‐ social audit, jan sunvai, egovernance
, etc.
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Reading List
• Arunachalam M (1982). Administration Politics and development in India, New Delhi
• Clrff. Alcock & Payne (ed) (2000) : Introducing Social Policy , Prentice Hall, London
• Dean, Hartley. (2006). Social Policy, UK: Polity 5. Drake, R.F. (2001). The Principles of
Social Policy. New York: Palgrave
• Eyden Joan (1969) Social Policy in India, Broadway House, London
• Ganapathy R.S. and others (1985), Public Policy and Policy Analysis in India
• GoI, Five -Year Plan – 1 st to 10th, Planning Commission of India, New Delhi
• Hudson, J & Lowe, S. (2007). Understand the Policy Process. New Delhi: Rawat
Publication
• Kabra Kamal Nayan (2004) Development Planning In India: Exploring an Alternative
Approach Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi
• Kennett, P. (2011). Comparative Social Policy, London: Open University Press
• Kulkarni P.D. (1979) Soc ial Policy and Social Development in India. Lalvani Publishing
House, Mumbai
• Livingstone, Arthur (2011). Social Policy in Developing countries, UK: Routledge
• Midgley, J& Michelle Livermore (Eds.). (2009). The handbook of Social Policy, USA:
Sage
• Pathak, S .H. (2013). Social Policy, Social Welfare and Social Development, Bangalore:
Niruta
• Weimer. D.L. & Vining, A.R. (1994). Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practice. New
Jersey: Prentice Hall Denny David. (1998). Social Policy and Social Work. Oxford:
Clarendon Press
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Suggested Readings
• Anderson, James E (1994) Public Policymaking: An introduction; 2nd Edition, Boston;
Houghton Mifflin Co.
• Baldock, John et.al (1999), Social Policy, Oxford University Press (Chapter 1,2 and 3).
• Chakraborty, Bidyut and Prakash Ch and (2016). Public Policy: Concept, Theory and
Practice
• Chatterjee, Upamanyu (2000). The mammaries of the welfare state,
• Fernandez, B. (2012). Transformative Policy for poor women. London. Routledge
• Hall, A and J Midgley (2004), Social Policy for Develop ment, Sage Publication.
• Heywood, Andrew (2000), Key concepts in politics, MacMillian Press Ltd, London.
• Hill, M (1997), Understanding Social Policy, 5th Edition, Blackwell Publishing Ltd
(Chapter 1, 3 & 4)
• Hill, Michael (2006). Social Policy in modern w orld, UK: Blackwell Publishing
• Kennett, Patricia, (ed.). 2013. A Handbook of comparative social policy. Cheltenham.
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd , pp. 205 -224. ISBN 9781849803663
• Lavalette, M. & Alan Pratt (Eds.). (2006). Social Policy: Theories, concepts and issues,
3rd Edition, New Delhi: Sage
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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES II (2CREDITS)
Subject Code - C-205
A Politics
Course Rational and Course Objectives :
Students enables to
• Understand Politics as a Social Science and the basic concepts in politics
• Critically understand the democratic and dictatorial forms of government and process
• Critically understand and study the major political problems that affect the contemporary
politics
Course Outcomes
• This course study will provide understanding of basic concepts in politics
• Course will provide critical understanding of the various forms of government and its
processes
• Students will understand the contemporary major political problems
Unit Content
I Introduction to politics and its basic concepts:
a) Nature and Scope of Politics.
b) Relevance of Politics to Social Work Profession
Classification of Government:
a) State; Role and functions
b) Democracy; Concept, Characteristics;
c) Direct and indirect democracy
d) Parliamentary and presi dential democracy
e) Dictatorship; concept and characteristics
f) International Democratic Body; United Nations Organisation (UNO)
II Democratic Processes
a) Voting Behaviour and its determinants.
b) Election and Representation
c) Role of Election Commission and independent, impartial elections
d) Pressure Group
e) Public Opinion
f) Social Media
Political Problems
a) Political alienation
b) Corruption
c) Political violence
d) Communal violence
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Reading List
• Appadurai, A.1975 (11th ed), The Substance of Politics. Oxford University Press, Oxford
• 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
Cambr idge University Press, Cambridge.
• Chatterjee, P (ed) 1997. State and Politics in India. Oxford University Press. Oxford.
• Deol, D.(1990). Comparative Government and Politics. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
• Eisenstadt, S.N. (1989), Political Sociology – A reader. Rawat Publishers, Jaipur.
• Grover, V (ed),(1990),Trends and Challenges to Indian Political System. Deep and Deep
Publications, New Delhi.
• Guhan, S (ed) Samuel Paul. Corruption in India -
Agenda for Action. Vision Books. New Delhi.
• Haque, R (3rd ed) Harrop, M. Breslin, S. (1993), Comparativ e Government and Politics –
AnIntroduction. Macmillan Press Ltd., London.Johari, J.C.
(1989). Principles of Modern Political Science. Sterling Publisher Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Kohli, A (ed), (1991), The Succe ss of India’s Democracy. Cambridge University Press.C
ambridge
• Mehra, A.K. & Khanna, D.D (ed) Kueck, G.W (2003), Political Parties and Party System,
New Delhi.
• Nohlem, D (2nd ed) (1996), Elections and Electoral System. Macmillan India Ltd. New
Delhi. Rawat Publications. Jaipur.Sage Publications. New Delhi.
• Sharma B.M. Bareth; R (ed) 2004. Good Governance, Globalisation and Civil Society, W
ilkinson, S.(2004). Votes and Violence. Electoral compet ition and communal riots in Indi
a
B. Development Economics
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Course Ra tional and Course Objectives:
Students enables to
• To develop ability to analyze and understand the contemporary socioeconomic realities
through the use of relevant economic concepts.
• To develop perspectives of various theories to economic development.
• To develop an understanding of the international socio -economic order and its inf luence
on developing countries.
Course Outcomes:
• This course will provide understanding of contemporary socio -economic realities
• The course will guide to develop theoretical orientation of economic development
• The Students will understand the internati onal socio -economic order and its impact on
developing nations
Unit Content
I Defining Economics of development and understanding theories of
development
a) Nature and meaning of development and economics of development
b) Core values and objectives of development
c) The Linear stage theory
d) The International Dependence Theory
e) The neoclassical
f) The new growth theory
Structures , Characteristics and problems of developing countries
a) The structural Diversity of developing countries
b) Inequality a nd Poverty
c) Entitlement approach to Poverty (Amartya Sen)
II
Globalization and Contemporary Development Problems
a) The meaning of economic liberalization and globalization
b) Social, Economic and Cultural impact of globalization
c) Concept of Human development Index (HDI)
d) Global Hunger Index (GHI)
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Readings 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 Gl obalization perspective
from India, Rawat Publication, India.
• Second Commonwealth NGO Forum - (Report 1996).
• Todaro, Michael (2000) – Economic Development, Addrson -Wesley Publishers, New
York. World Development Reports
• Thirlwall, A.P. Growth and Development 8e. New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2005.
• Meier, Gerald M. and James E. Rauch. (2006), Leading Issues in Economic
Development, 8e. New Delhi: Oxford Univ. Press.
• Basu, Kaushik, (1998), Analytical Development Economics, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi.
• Ray, D., (2004), Development Economics, OUP, New Delhi, 2004
Suggested Readings
• Appadurai, A.1975 (11th ed), The Substance of Politics. Oxford University Press, Oxford
.
• Asirvatham, E & Misra, K.K.(2001), Political Theo ry. S. Chand, Co. New Delhi.
• Bastian, S. (ed). Luckham, R. (2003), Can Democracy be designed, Zed Books. London
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
• Chatterjee, P (ed) 1997. State and Politics in India. Oxford University Press. Oxford.
• Deol, D.(199 0). Comparative Government and Politics. Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
• Eisenstadt, S.N. (1989), Political Sociology – A reader. Rawat Publishers, Jaipur.
• Grover, V (ed),(1990),Trends and Challenges to Indian Political System. Deep and Deep
Publicatio ns, New Delhi.
• Guhan, S (ed) Samuel Paul. Corruption in India -
Agenda for Action. Vision Books. New Delhi.
• Haque, R (3rd ed) Harrop, M. Breslin, S. (1993), Comparative Government and Politics –
An Introduction. Macmillan Press Ltd., London.
Johari, J.C.(1989). Principles of Modern Political Science. Sterling Publisher Pvt. Ltd., N
ew Delhi.
Kohli, A (ed), (1991), The Success of India’s Democracy. Cambridge University Press.C
ambridge
• Mehra, A.K. & Khanna, D.D (ed) Kueck, G.W (2003), Political Parties and Party System,
New Delhi.
• Nohlem, D (2nd ed) (1996), Elections and Electoral System. Macmillan India Ltd. New
Delhi. Rawat Publications. Jaipur.Sage Publications. New Delhi.
• Sharma B.M. Bareth; R (ed) 2004. Good Governance, Globalisation and Civil Society, W
ilkinson, S.(2004). Votes and Violence. Electoral competition and communal riots in Indi
a.
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CORE COURSE PRACTICALS (FIELD WORK ) (4 CREDITS )
Subject Code: C -206
Hours : 180 hours 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 dime nsions of problems /issues and approaches
to problem solving .
• Develop an integrated approach to social work practice .
• Develop specific skills for intervention at the micro level (individual, family, group and
community ) and at the macro level (social sy stems 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 are expected to work towards these expectations (outcome goals ) in Semester I and
Semester III .
Each Semester 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 th e Outcome Goals for Semesters 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
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• With the help of the instructor, understands the agency . Its goals, objectives and strategies of
work . Able to collect information from different sources and write a report on these at the e nd 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 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 )
Outcome Goal
The student acquires direct intervention skills, communication skills and administrative and
recording skills for problem solving .
Indic ators
• 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 system, staf f, 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 appropriate strategies / plan for intervention .
• Plans and implements programmes / and sessions for specific target grou ps.
• Understands and utilizes effective and appropriate IEC material while communicating with
different groups .
• Understands and participates in liaisoning with other organizations 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 workvalues .
Indicators
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• 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
leadership when requ ired.
• 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 / 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 fi eld 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 .
• 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
• Attends 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 wor k.
• Follows up on tasks / suggestions discussed with the field instructor / faculty advisor .
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Dr. Balaji Kendre
Chirperson BoS in Social Work