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MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (MSW First Year)

Assignment: 2012-2013

Course Titles

MSW-001 : Origin and Development of Social Work

MSW-002 : Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives MSW-003 : Basic Social Science Concepts

MSW-004 : Social Work and Social Development MSW-005 : Social Work Practicum and Supervision MSW-006 : Social Work Research

Last Date for Submission of Assignments to the Study Centre:

July Session : January 30, 2013 January Session: July 30, 2013

School of Social Work

Indira Gandhi National Open University

MSW-001 MSW-002 MSW-003 MSW-004 MSW-005 MSW-006

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Dear Learner,

Welcome to the MSW program of IGNOU. You have purposefully chosen to become a post graduate in Social Work to contribute your mite for improving the social conditions of our humanity. To successfully complete your MSW program, kindly follow to following tips:

 Read the programme guide before your begin your studies. It will clarify most of your doubts regarding how to go about doing the MSW studies from IGNOU.

 Submit your assignments to the study centre on time.

 Be in touch with your study Centre and Regional Centre.

 Fill up the examination form on time.

 Do your field practicals only under the guidance of a professionally qualified social worker having MSW/M.A (Social Work) provided to you from your study centre.

For MSW first year, you have to do one each Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) for MSW- 001, MSW-002, MSW-003, MSW-004, MSW-005 and MSW-006. The TMAs must be submitted to the Coordinator of the Study Centre allotted to you, latest by January 30, 2013 for those admitted to July 2012 Session and July 30, 2013 for those admitted to January 2013 Session.

All the MSW students are expected to pass for Field Work (Social Work Practicum) separately with 50% marks each by:

i. Field Work Supervisor, and ii. External Examiner

Your chances of passing in Social Work Practicum will depend on the supervisor who shall be guiding you. Remember that only a qualified supervisor with MSW/M.A (Social Work) is eligible to guide you for your field work. If you have any difficulty in this regard, please discuss the same with your coordinator at the study centre. You may also contact Dr. G.

Mahesh, the coordinator of the MSW (ODL) programme on 011-29534394 or email:

[email protected]

Your Field Work Journal is to be submitted to the Field Work Supervisor (FWS) at the study centre. The FWS will assign the marks and submit the same to the Coordinator at the Study Centre for forwarding the same to Registrar, SED, IGNOU, New Delhi – 110068.

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You are allowed to register for MSW 2nd year after the completion of one Year. You can also appear for 2^nd year theory papers. However, you can pursue MSWL – 002 i.e. Field Work for 2nd year only after submitting 1st year Field Work Journal completed in all respect.

Since social work is a professional programme of study, social work students are encouraged to take student membership in the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI). For details, you may log on to www.napswionline.org. You may also like to participate in seminars, conferences and workshop on social work and related topics.

NAPSWI e-journal will provide such information on a regular basis along with lots of other information useful to social workers and para professionals. For details regarding seminar, conferences and meetings of social work professionals and students being organized by the school of social work, kindly log on to www.ignou.ac.in, click on to schools and then the school of social work.

(Gracious Thomas)

Director, School of Social Work IGNOU

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MSW-001

Origin and Development of Social Work Assignment – 1

Course Code: MSW-001 Total Marks: 100 Note:

i. Answer all the five questions.

ii. All questions carry equal marks.

iii. Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Trace the development of social work and social welfare in North America.

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Briefly discuss the emergence and growth of social work discipline in Asia.

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2. Explain in brief, the history of social work education in the U.S. Briefly explain the emergence of global standards in Social Work Education.

Or

Define group work? Discuss the scope and relevance of social group work.

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3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : i. Discuss social work in a ‘Postmodern’ society.

ii. What are the major issues of social work intervention in Pacific Region or African Continent?

iii. Describe the concept of social work education through distance learning.

iv. What is social reform? List out some of the similarities as well as differences between social reform and revolt.

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4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:

i. Describe the evolution of social work values and ethics.

ii. Distinguish between charity and shramdan.

iii. Discuss the concept & assumptions of case work.

iv. Explain some of the important ethical considerations in the context of social work research.

v. Differentiate between social defence and social security.

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vi. What are the various assumptions involved in social welfare administration?

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

i. Objectives of social work

ii. Characteristics of professional action iii. Social movement

iv. Purpose of NASW Code of Ethics v. Social Justice

vi. Community development vii. Deductive research viii. Social network

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MSW-002

Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives Assignment – 2

iv. Answer all the five questions.

v. All questions carry equal marks.

vi. Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

4. Discuss the initiatives taken by social reformers of India for the promotion of social welfare after Independence.

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Describe in detail social work ideals inherent in Sikhism.

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5. Briefly discuss Gandhiji’s eleven vows in the context of professional social work.

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Define social policy. Discuss the role of social workers in policy formulation and development.

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6. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : v. Describe any two environmental movements of importance in India.

vi. Briefly discuss Muslim community’s contribution to social and welfare services in India or African Continent.

vii. Enlist some of the Gandhian Constructive Programmes.

viii. Discuss the trends and gaps in social work literature.

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vii. Discuss the contribution of any two social reformers of India during Independence.

viii. Briefly explain some of the values of Jainism inherent in social work.

ix. Explain in brief the characteristic features of Satyagrah.

x. What are the characteristics of Gandhian Social Work?

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xi. Differentiate between economic policy & social policy.

xii. Elaborate on Gandhian Social Work in voluntary sector.

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ix. Narmada Bachao Andolan x. Moplah revolt

xi. Repentance xii. Boycott

xiii. The Prarthana Samaj

xiv. The ten Commandments in Christianity

xv. M.S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) xvi. Democracy (Prajatantra)

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MSW-003

Social Science Concepts for Social Workers Assignment – 3

vii. Answer all the five questions.

viii. All questions carry equal marks.

ix. Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

7. Explain the features of Caste System and discuss the factors influencing Caste System.

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Define Personality and explain some of the major factors contributing to the personality development.

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8. Discuss various types defense mechanisms and explain its relevance to social work practice.

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Elaborate some of the important contemporary problems in family system.

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9. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : ix. Discuss Social Work and its relation to other disciplines.

x. Describe the types of social groups.

xi. Briefly discuss branches of psychology and their importance for social work practice.

xii. Explain the theories of motivation.

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xiii. Discuss the types of society.

xiv. What are the characteristics of culture?

xv. Define Social stratification.

xvi. Define Groups.

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xvii. What is Adolescent Stage?

xviii. Discuss Teen Aggression.

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xvii. Indian Class System xviii. Group Conflict xix. The Anal Stage xx. Puberty

xxi. Family therapy xxii. Marital Distress xxiii. Feminist Theory xxiv. Migration

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MSW-004

Social Work and Social Development Assignment – 4

i. Answer all the five questions ii. All questions carry equal marks

iii. Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each

1. Describe Industrialization and the changes occurring because of Industrialization.

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Explain some of the important issues of Human Development Reports.

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2. Narrate in detail the rights of women under Hindu Law Or

Elaborate the organizational structure of the judiciary in India.

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3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:

i. Describe various types of migration.

ii. Explain the features of rural society in India or Africa.

iii. Discuss the dimensions of sustainable development.

iv. What are the important provisions of Right to Information Act (RTI)-2005?

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i. What is Lee’s model of migration?

ii. Discuss the impact of globalization in the context of India or Africa.

iii. Define Gender Related Development Index (GDI).

iv. Article 39 of the Indian Constitution.

v. Salient Features of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

vi. What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

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i. Heterogeneity ii. Liberalization iii. HPI

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iv. Stockholm Conference v. Capitalist Model

vi. Objectives of Second Five Year Plan vii. The Preamble of Indian Constitution viii. Adoption

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MSW-005

Social Work Practicum Assignment – 5

Course Code: MSW-005 Total marks: 100 Note:

i. Answer all the five questions ii. All questions carry equal marks

1. Narrate in detail the central themes of social work practicum.

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Analyze the principles for social work practice that are focused on Individual Clients and Client Group.

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2. Define supervision and explain general functions of supervision.

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Describe the scope and relevance of social work practicum among the youth groups, university and college students.

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3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : i. Explain the models of social work practicum.

ii. Briefly explain social work as profession.

iii. Discuss the roles and expectations from students in field work iv. What are the developmental and task models of supervision?

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4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each : i. Define ecological model of social work practicum.

ii. Explain family therapy as practicum approach.

iii. Write the policy of Florida State University for field agencies.

iv. Explain the IGNOU Model of Field Practicum.

v. Structure of field work in BSW Courses of IGNOU.

vi. Discuss social work practice in child care settings in the context of India or Africa.

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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each : i. Diagnostic model

ii. Mezzo social work iii. Meaning of Supervision iv. Recording

v. Individual Conference vi. Practicum in NGO sector

vii. Distance learning and social work

viii. Salient feature of Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1960.

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MSW-006 Social Work Research

Assignment – 6

Course Code: MSW-006 Total marks: 100 Note:

i. Answer all the five questions.

ii. All questions carry equal marks

1. Define social work research and elaborate its nature and process.

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Identify the steps involved in formulating research problem.

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2. Elaborate the purpose and characteristics of case study method in social work.

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Elaborate the types of questionnaire and characteristics of a good questionnaire.

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3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each : i. Define scientific method and explain its characteristics.

ii. Explain the steps involved in preparing a research proposal.

iii. Discuss Action Research Design and its areas.

iv. Describe the process involved in writing a research report.

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4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each : i. What is the meaning of research?

ii. What is the role of NGOs in social work research in India or African Continent?

iii. Explain the importance of Hypothesis

iv. Discuss the concept of experimental research.

v. What is systematic random sampling?

vi. What are the uses of interview in social work research?

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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each : i. List out the major characteristics of scientific research.

ii. Cost benefit analysis.

iii. Observation.

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iv. Quota sampling

v. Mode

vi. Range

vii. Attitude scale

viii. Citing E-mail and website in reference

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