Theories and Techniques of Social Work

Paper Code: 
SOC/MSW143(b)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to gain comprehensive understanding of theoretical perspectives related to social work and gain necessary skills for social work practice.

 

 

12.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

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24SOC143(b)

Theories and Techniques of Social Work  (Theory)

CO12: Examine the nature and application of social theories.
CO13: Interpret situations and behavior with the help of  social-psychological theories
CO14: Apply sociological theories in varied situations
CO15:Analyze contemporary ideologies

 CO16: Use techniques of social work in field work  

CO17:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments,

Class test, Semester end examinations,  Solving problems, Assignments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit I: 
Development and Application of Theory

·Theory: Meaning, Nature and Development.

Application of theory to Contemporary society

12.00
Unit II: 
Socio-Psychological Theories
  • Existential  Theory
  • Psychodynamic Theory
  • Social Learning Theory

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Sociolological Theories
  • Conflict Theory
  • Problem Solving Theory
  • General Systems  Theory

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Contemporary Ideologies
  • Ideology of People Centered Development
  • Ideology of Social Movements
  • Ideology of Non Government Organizations

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Techniques of Social Work
  • Case Work, Group Work, Community Organization, Social Action

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Desai, Murli ,Ideologies and Social Work ,Rawat Publications,Jaipur,2015
  • Kumar, Harija, Theories in Social Work Practice,Friends Publication,1995
  • Gore, M.S. Social Work and Social Work Education, Asia Publishing House, Bombay, 1965.
  • Haw Edward & Jones,Towards a New Social Work Routledge and Kegal Paui, London, 1975.
  • Kothari R. & Sethi H. (Ed) Rethinking Human Rights, Lokayan, 1991.
  • Lobies C. Johnson, Social Work Practice, Allyn and Bacon, London, 1989.
  • Machit, H.W. & Quann, Jean K. Social Work an Instruction, A Bell & Howwell Co. London, 1986.
  • Pathak, S.H., Social Welfare, Mac Millan, New Delhi, 1981.
  • Roy Beniley & Phil. Well,Theory and Practice of Social Work, Black Oxford, 1982.
  • Stevan, Shardlaw, The Values of Change in Social Work, Tinislock Routledge, London, 1985.
  • Dealney, Tim, 2008: Contemporary Social Theory, New Delhi, Pearson.

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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