Introduction to Social Work: History and Development

Paper Code: 
25MSW121
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective:This course will enable the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history, development, and significance of social work as a profession committed to promoting social justice, equality, and human well-being.

 

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (CO):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25MSW121

Introduction to Social Work: History and Development

(Theory)

CO1:Examine the basic concepts of social work

CO2:Exhibit the historical development of Social Work

CO3:Analyze social work as a profession

CO4:Examine the interrelationship of  human rights and social work

CO5:Analyze the role of voluntary organizations in social work

CO6:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation.

 

 

Unit I: 
Basic Concepts
  • Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Services, Social Reform and Social Development
  • Relationship between Sociology and Social Work

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Historical Development of Social Work

·Historical Development                                                                                    

  • Evolution of social work: US, UK and India
  • Social reform movement in the 19th century ; Contribution of major social reformers-Raja Ram Mohan Roy,DayanandSaraswati,SwamiVivekanand,Jyoti Rao Phule
  • Gandhi: his contribution to social change and reform ,concept of Sarvodaya, Gandhian social work
12.00
Unit III: 
Social Work as a Profession
  • Nature, Goals and functions of Social Work.
  • Existing and Emerging roles of social work profession in a contemporary society-Corporate Social Work,Familywell being,Health Social Work,Community Social Work,International Social Work
  • Basic assumptions and Principles of Social work
12.00
Unit IV: 
Human Rights & Social Work
  • Human Rights and Social justice concern in Indian Society
  • Constitutional Provisions and their implications.
  • Social Security & Human Rights
12.00
Unit V: 
Voluntary Organizations and Social Work
  • Voluntary organization in Social Welfare in India : Present Context.
  • Govt. measures to strengthen Voluntary Organisations. Emerging trends and roles of Voluntary Organisations.
  • The social workers role in Voluntary Organizations; characteristics of a social worker

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gore M.S., 2011, Social Work and Social Work Education, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
  • Thomas G., 2016, Social Work: A Value Based Profession, Jaipur: Rawat Publication
  • Gangrade, K.D, 2005, Gandhian approach to Social work and Development, New Delhi:Concept Publications.
References: 
  • Kappen, S. 1994. Tradition Modernity Counterculture: An Asian Perspective, Bangalore: Visthar.
  • Panikkar, K.N. 1995: Culture, Ideology Hegemony: Intellectual and Social Consciousness in Colonial India, New Delhi: Tulika.
  • Parton N., 1996, Social Theory,Social Change and Social Work, London: Routlegde Publication
  • Diwakar V.D. (Edited), 1991 Social Reform Movements in India: A Historical Perspective, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
  • Lobies C. Johnson., 1989, Social Work Practice, London: Allyn and Bacon.
  • Pathak, S.H., 1981, Social Welfare, New Delhi: Mac Millan.
  • Garain, S., (1998): Organizational Effectiveness of NGOs, Jaipur: University Book House
  • Shankaran T.S., 1994, (Ed) Social Security in Developing Countries, New Delhi: Hari Anand Publication.

 

 

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Academic Session: 
2025-26
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