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CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Course

Code

Title Credits Hours Marks

Semester I

CP101 History, Philosophy and Fields of Social Work 3 50 100

CP102 Sociology for Social Work 3 50 100

CP103 Social Economics 3 50 100

CP104 Human Growth and Development 3 50 100

CP105 Work with Individuals 3 50 100

CP106 Work with Communities 3 50 100

FW 1 Field Work-1(Skill training and practices) 4.5 216 150

Viva voce 25

Semester II

CP201 Work with Groups 3 50 100

CP202 Theory and Practice of Counselling 3 50 100

CP203 Abnormal Psychology 3 50 100

CP204 Social Work Research 3 50 100

CP205 Statistics for Social Work 3 50 100

CP206 Social Analysis and Strategies for Social Change 3 50 100

FW 2 Field Work-II(Skill training and practices) 6 192 200

Viva voce 25

Semester III

CP301 Administration of Human Service Organizations 3 50 100

CP302 Social Legislation 3 50 100

CP303 Participatory Programme Planning and Management 3 50 100

CP304 Geriatric Social Work 3 50 100

CD305 Rural and Urban Community Development (CD1) 3 50 100

FC305 Family Centered Social Work Practice (FC1) 3 50 100

MP305 Psychopathology for Social Work (MP1) 3 50 100

CD306 Developmental Economics (CD2) 3 50 100

FC306 Social Work Practice with Children (FC2) 3 50 100

MP306 Social Work in the field of Health (MP2) 3 50 100

FW 3 Field Work-III(Skill training and practices) 6 216 200

Viva voce 25

Semester IV

CP401 Social Psychology 3 50 100

CP402 Development Communication 3 50 100

CP403 Social Work in Education 3 50 100

CD404 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management 3 50 100

FC404 Women Studies 3 50 100

MP404 Health and Hospital Information Systems 3 50 100

CD405 Community Health and Population Management 3 50 100

FC405 Youth Development 3 50 100

MP405 Community Health Management in Social Work 3 50 100

FW 4 Field Work-IV (Skill training and practices) 3 192 100

Dissertation (Project Report) 4.5 75 150

Viva voce 25

Block Placement 3 192 100

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CP101. History, Philosophy & Fields of Social Work

Course Objectives 1. Trace the history of professional social work and to get an insight into the basic

framework from which social work functions.

2. Acquire knowledge of social work from a systems perspective

3. Understand the history of social work approaches with respect to the underlying

ideologies.

4. Understand the need for integration of various approaches as suited to situations.

Course Outline Module 1 Sources of Social Work Philosophy: Survey of Western & Indian Traditions: Religious

& Spiritual Traditions – Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist Traditions & Ideologies:

Liberalism, Humanism, Socialism, Democracy, Gandhism.

Module II Analysis of the various approaches to Social Welfare through the Different Ages. A

frame work to the various approaches – Benefactor-beneficiary-ideology, Religious

Charity, state sponsored charity and welfare, Organized or Scientific Charity,

Professional Social Work.

Module III Developmental Paradigm and Systems approach (Social Systems & need fulfillment;

Systems perspective in SW; Process of Stratification & inequality; systemic

marginalisation of the vulnerable groups by ethnicity, class, age, abilities and gender).

Module IV Value Foundations of Social Work Practice: Value Clarification, Values & Principles

Of SW, Ethics in SW, Code of Ethics; Personal attributes of a Professional Social

Worker.

Social Work Concepts: SW & related concepts, functions, methods, social work

Education: multidisciplinary foundation.

Module V Fields of Social Work: Scope, issues, challenges.

Fields: Family, School, Hospital, Community – Rural & Urban in the context of 73rd and

74th amendments. Children, Youth, Women, The Aging Population, Differently abled

persons.

Module VI Emerging Areas: Environment, Health, Gender, AIDS-HIV

Issues: Indigenisation, collaboration & networking, professionalisation &

Managerialism, status of SW profession in India, training, voluntarism vs

professionalism.

References 1. Choudhary, Paul 1983, Introduction to Social Work

2. Dasgupta, S., 1967, Towards a Philosophy of Social Work in India.

3. Fink, Arthur et al 1968 ed., The Fields of Social Work. 4. Friedlander, Walter A, 1968, Introduction to Social Work, History & Fields.

5. Gore M.S., 1965, Social Work and Social Work Education.

6. Hepworth, Dean H., Rooney, Ronald H, Larsen, Jo Ann, 1997 (Fifth edition), Direct Social Work Practice – Theory & Skills.

7. Konopka, Gisela, 1958, Social Work Philosophy.

8. Mclunis-Dittrich, Kathleen, 1994, Integrating Social Welfare Policy and Social Work Practice. 9. Palackappilly, George & Felix T.D., 1998, Religion & Economics, Gandhism, Buddhism.

10. Trattner, Walter 1, 1994, From Poor Law to Welfare State.

11. Wadia A.R. 1963, Introduction to Social Work.

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CP102. Sociology for Social Work Course Objectives

1. Introduce the basic sociological concepts;

2. Understand the socio-cultural differences prevailing in society;

3. Familiarize the students with processes practiced within the family and society;

4. Learn the relevance of social institutions in the life of an individual; and to

5. Develop an awareness of the different social problems and sensitivity towards the

affected.

Course Outline Module I Introduction to Sociology: definition, relationship between Sociology and Social Work,

• Sociological concepts.

Module II Society: definition, evolution, meaning and characteristics, types of societies, solidarity.

Cultural: definition, characteristics, structure, functions, reasons for cultural development

and cultural change, subculture, contra culture.

Status & Role: Types and Characteristics.

Social Stratification: Definition, Characteristics, Caste, Class & Race. Social Change:

Meaning, Characteristics, Change, Evolution and Progress, Factors in Social Change,

Theories of Social Change.

Module III Social Groups: Definition, Characteristics, and Classification of Groups – Primary groups

and Secondary Groups, Peer groups and Reference groups.

Social Interaction & Social Process: Characteristics, Types: Competition, Co-operation,

Conflict, Accommodation & Assimilation.

Socialization – Definition, Characteristics, types and Agencies of Socializations -

Theories of Socialization - Cooley’s, Mead’s, Freud’s & Parson’s.

Module IV Institutions: Structural aspects; Definition, Characteristics, merits, Demerits.

Norms; Definition, Characteristics – Aspects of Norms, Types of Norms: Folkways,

Mores & laws – Functions of Norms, Conflict in Norms. Values; Meaning, Relationship

between Values and Norms, Hierarchy of Values.

Functional aspects: Types of Social institutions: Family, Marriage, Education, Economy,

Polity, Religion.

Module V Social Control: Definition, Characteristics, Forms and Agencies of Social Control,

Functions. Deviance: Meaning, Characteristics, Types of Deviance

Anomie – Sanctions – Aims of Sanctions – Types of Sanctions.

Module VI Social Problems; Gender Issues – Child Labour – Beggary – Alcoholism –Drug

Addiction, AIDS – Communalism – Terrorism and Corruption.

References 1. Davis Kingsley, 1995. Human Society, Surjeet Publisher, Delhi.

2. Eitzen Stanley D. .Zinn Maxine Baca. 1998. In Conflict and Order, Allyn and Bacon 3. Giddens Anthony 1997. Sociology, Blackwell Pub. Ltd., UK.

4. Maclver R.M., 1996. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction, Macmillan India Ltd

5. Osborne, Richard, 1996. Sociology for Beginners, Icon Book Ltd., Cambridge.. 7. Ritzer, George, 2000. Modern Sociological Theory, McGraw-Hill Higher Education; New Delhi

8. Shankar Rao, C.N., 2005 (1990). Sociology: Primary Principles of Sociology with an Introduction

to Social 9. Sharma Rajendra K. 1887. Indian Society – Institutions and Change, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors,

New Delhi

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CP103. Social Economics

Course Objectives

1. Introduce the basic economic concepts and principles for effective social work practice;

2. Identify the economic factors involved in social problems;

3. Understand the changing conditions and their influences on human welfare;

4. Understand the process of economic planning and social worker’s role in the various

socio-economic policy formulations.

Course Outline

Module I Introduction to Economics – Definition, basic concepts like demand, supply, national

income, standard of living, per apita income.

Module II Comparative Economic Systems – Capitalism, Socialism, Communism, Mixed economy,

Gandhism. Module III Global Development Processes & Dynamics of under Development - Meaning and

Indicators, common characteristics of underdeveloped countries, obstacles

to development, India – developing economy. WTO, MNCs effect on developing

economics -unemployment.

Module IV Poverty – Concepts of poverty, degree of poverty, measurements of poverty, poverty line,

social, cultural, economic, political and religious factors that perpetuate poverty, victims

of poverty- women, children and other weaker sections.

Module V Population – Problems, theories of population, population in India-size and growth rate,

cause of rapid growth of population, problems of over population, population policy,

Population and economic development.

Module VI Socio-Economic Policies & Planning in India.

Role of Social worker in economic planning for development.

References 1. Center for Monitoring, Indian Economy, Monthly Review of Indian Economy, Centre for Monitoring

Indian Economy, 1997. 2. Datt Ruddar, Sundharam K.P.M., Indian Economy, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1998.

3. Datt Ruddar Sundharam K.P.M. Indian Economy, S.Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi 1999. 4. Delhi Science Forum Corp., Indian Economy 1998-99: An Alternative Survey,

Delhi Science Forum, 1999.

5. India’s Economic Reforms and Development, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1998. 6. Parikh Kirit S., India Development Report 1997, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1997.

7. Patel Surendra J., Indian Economy towards the Twenty-first Century, Universities Press, 1995.

8. Sampat Mukherjee, Indian Economy: Refresher Course, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta, 1997.

9. State Planning Board, Economic Review 1998, State Planning Board, Trivandrum, 1998.

10. State Planning Board ed., Economic Review 1999, State Planning Board, Trivandrum, 1999.

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CP104. Human Growth and Development

Course Objectives

1. Develop a holistic understanding of the nature and basics of human behaviour and factors

affecting it;

2. Familiarize the students with the various developmental stages in human life;

3. Familiarize the students with various psycho-social theories; and to

4. Develop an insight into its applications.

Course outline

Module I Definition, meaning and purpose of Developmental Psychology and its importance in

Social work practice.

Meaning and characteristics of growth and development.

Physiology-basics-Genetics-Mechanisms of genetic transmission-beginning of life-

Importance of genetic factors – influence of heredity and environment.

Different developmental Stages – Characteristics – Physical, Emotional, Psychological,

Social & Personality changes – hazards and problems.

Module II Prenatal development and Birth – Stages – Social and emotional aspects of pregnancy –

Prenatal influences on the child – Prenatal healthcare – Types of birth – problems during

Delivery – birth – the impact of family and culture.

Infancy – characteristics of infant – major elements of adjustments – role of parents.

Babyhood.

Module III Early childhood – language acquisition - early childhood education – play and its

importance – relationship with family and the social world.

Late Childhood – importance of play – influence of school – defining and measuring

Intelligence – peer relationships.

Module IV Puberty – major physical and emotional changes and its influence on personal and

Social adjustments – hazards and its effects on the individual’s physical and

psychological well - being.

Adolescence – Adolescent interests – social relationship – sexuality – knowledge about

HIV and AIDS – Moral changes.

Module V Adulthood – personal and social adjustments – health – sexuality and reproduction,

Vocational and marital adjustments.

Middle age – personal and social adjustments – vocational and marital adjustments.

Old age – aging and ageism – health – behaviours – interests and activities – personal and

social adjustments-vocational and marital adjustments-mental health and aging – dying,

death & bereavement.

Module V I Major Developmental Theories: Psycho – analytic Theory and Psycho-Social Theory.

Summary of Theories of personality: Sigmund Freud, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, Erik

Erikson, Carl Yung, Alfred Adler, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Henry Murray.

References 1. Berk Laura E., Development through the Lifespan, Allyn and Bacon, London, 1998. 2. Chintamani, Expectional Children: Their psychology and education, Sterling Pub.Ltd, New Delhi, 1992. 3. Elizabath B. Hurlock, developmental Psychology-a life span approach, Tata Mcgrow- Hill Publishing

Co.Lted., New Delhi, 1996.

4. Hoffman Lois; Paris Scott, Developmental Psychology Today, Mcgrow-Hall Inc., New York, 1994. 5. Keniston Allen ed., Perspectives: Life Span Development, Coursewise Publishing Inc, Madison, 1998.

6. Newman B.M, Newman P.R., Development through life: a Psychosocial approach, Wardsworth, New York,

1999. 7. Regina Yando etc., Imitation: A Developmental Perspective, Lawrence Erlbaum, Associates, New Jersy,1978.

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CP105. Work with Individuals

Course Objectives 1. Understand the complex nature of human suffering which are basic to the many

maladjustments to the society;

2. Discuss in detail the relevance of each phase of case work in the helping process; and to

3. Appreciate case work as an appropriate, dynamic, direct social work practice to deal with

human problems.

Course outline

Module I Overview of the helping process – Social casework as a method of Social Work –

Definition, Purpose, Values, Principles – Facilitative Qualities – Professional Integrity –

Relevance of the Code of Ethics in the Practice of the Method.

Historical Development of casework – Contributions of various disciplines – the

Diagnostic and Functional Approach in casework- Professional Relationship in casework

Module II Different phases in the helping process: Beginning – exploration phase – Maintaining

psychological contact with clients and exploring their problems. Communication –

Eliminating verbal and nonverbal barriers to Effective communication – Sources of

information-primary and collateral sources-Interview as a tool in case work process –

Recording-types and uses.

Module III Multidimensional assessment – Assessment – definition – factors to be addressed in

Assessment – The critical role of assessment – Assessment as an ongoing process –

Strengths in assessment

The multidimensionality of assessment – The interaction of multiple systems in Human

problems – Assessing Interpersonal and environmental systems – assessing Family

Functioning – The evolution of family systems-A system framework for assessing family

functioning – Dimensions of family assessment – Environmental Systems –

Environmental resources – Social support systems.

Module IV Negotiating goals and formulating a contract – The rationale for Contract – Goals -

Purpose, types, selecting and defining Planning Goal – attainment Strategies – long term

- Short term – Task Centered Model Developing an Action Plan – Formulating a contract.

Module V Implementation and goal attainment – Enhancing client’s problem solving, social skills,

Assertiveness and stress management – Modifying environments, developing resources

and planning – Enhancing Couple and Family Relationships – Managing Individual and

family barriers to change.

Module VI Termination and Evaluation – Tasks embodied in Termination – Types of Termination -

Reactions to Termination – Reviewing the process – Evaluation – sharing ending feelings

recording the closing summary – Consolidating gains and planning maintenance

Strategies – Relapse Prevention – Reviewing the process – Follow-up Sessions.

References 1. Biestek Felix., Case work relationship, Loyola University Press, Illionis, 1957.

2. Corey Gerald Corey Marienne, Issues and ethics in the helping professions, Brooks/ Cole Pub.Co.California,

1993.

3. Family Service Associaton of America, Comparison of diagnostic and functional case work, Family Service Association of America.

4. Gardon Hamilton, Theory & Practical of Social case work.

5. Grace Mathew, Introduction to social case work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Bombay, 1992. 6. Hamilton Gordon, Principles of social case recording, The New York school of social work, Colombia

University Press.

7. Hollis Florence, Case work: A psycho-social therapy, Random House, New York. 8. Mary Richmond E., What is social case work

9. Middleman Ruth R, Skills for direct practice in social work, Columbia University Press New York, 1990.

10. Perlman Helen Harris, Social case work, University of Chicago Press, London. 11. Shulman Lawrence, Skills of helping individuals, families, groups, communities, F.E. Peacock Publishers

Inc. Illinois, 1999.

12. Young Husband Eileen, New Developments in case work, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London.

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CP106. Work with Communities

Course Objectives 1. Get an in-depth knowledge about the community organization process;

2. Understand the use and practice of community organization in various

fields of social work;

3. Learn the role of social worker in social action and social reform for social

development; and to

4. Identify the emerging trends and experiments in community organization.

Course Outline

Module I Community – meaning – types, structure and dynamics.

Community organization – definition, objectives and a brief historical development of

Community organization in India - Community Organization as a method of social

Work. Similarities and differences between community organization and community

Development.

Module II Leadership – concept – types of community leaders and power structure of the

Community.

Community organization – principles and approaches.

Module III Methods and skills in community organization.

Module IV Phases in community organization – study, analysis, assessment, discussion, organiza-

tion, action, evaluation, modification and continuation.

Module V Application of community organization in the various fields of social work. Emerging

trends and experiments in Community Organization.

Module VI Social action: concept of social action, objectives – principles, methods and strategies

of social action. Social action for social reform and social development – scope of

Social action in India – social problems and social action. Social Legislation through

Social action – Role of social worker in social action. Social Action Groups.

References 1. Abraham C.M.., Fish Workers Movement in Kerala, Institute for Community

Organization Research, Mumbai, 1995.

2. Desrochers John, India’s Search for development and Social Justice: Analysis of Indian Society, 1998.

3. Fellin Phillip, Community and the Social Worker, F.E. Pecock Pub.Inc., Illionis, 1995. 4. Gore M.S., Family and the Rights of the Individual, National Institute of Public Co-operation and Child

Devt., New Delhi, 1994.

5. Kendall Jane C., Combining Service and Learning, A Resource Book for Community And Public Service Vol. 1, National Society for Internships and Experimental edn.1990.

6. Pandey Shashi Ranjan, Community action for social justice, Grass roots organizations in India, Sage

Pub,1991 7. Payne Malcolm, Social Work and Community Care, Macmillan Co., London, 1995.

8. Ramachandran P., Towards an understanding of People’s Movements: History from

below, Institute for Community Organization Research 1996. 9. Ross Murray G., Community Organization: Theory and Principles, Harper and Row Pub., New York, 1985.

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CP201. Work with Groups

Course Objectives

1. Explain various types of groups and the impact of group experience on individual;

2. Develop understanding and appreciation of social group work as a method of social work

practice; and to

3. Evolve an understanding of the applicability of this method in different settings.

Course Outline

Module I Social group work: Definition, history and relevance.

Module II Different types of groups formed on the basis of membership, purpose and ideology.

Group process: Bond, acceptance, isolation, rejection, subgroups, conflict, and control

-Functional and non functional role of individuals in groups-tools for assessing group

interaction – Sociometry, Group work process: Intake, study, objectives, goal setting,

intervention strategies, evaluation

Module III Programmes as a tool-principles of programme planning, programme media,

Programme developmental process.

Module IV Stages of group development and the role of social worker therein.

Module V Worker: Role, skills, and qualities, Principles of group work. Recording-purpose, types.

Supervision, Group work administration. Group dynamics and handling situations

arising.

Module VI Application of group work techniques in the context of working with specific target

groups & different settings.

References 1. Rogers Carl R., Encounter Groups, Penguin Books, 1970. 2. Schwartz William, Practice of Group work, Columbia University Press, New York,

1971

3. Shaw Marvin, Group Dynamics: Psychology of Small Group Behaviour, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Ltd., 1977.

4. Tosland Ronald W. Rivas Robert, Introduction to Group Work Practice, Allyn and

Bacon, Boston, 1997. 5. Trecker Harleigh B., Social Group Work: Principles & Practices, Follett Pub. Co.,

Chicago., 1972.

6. Wenocur Stanley, Social work with groups expanding horizons, Haworth Press, Inc., New York, 1993.

7. Zastrow, Charles, Social work with groups using the class as a group leadership

laboratory, Nelson Hall Pub., Chicago, 1997.

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CP202. Theory and Practice of Counseling

Course Objectives

1. Acquire a comprehensive knowledge in counseling as an essential intervention strategy

for social work practice;

2. Acquire skills in the practice of counseling; and to

3. Get an understanding about practice of counseling in different settings;

Course Outline Module I Counselling – Meaning & definition, need & development, The terms: Guidance

Counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry.

Module II Counselling Process and the factors influencing it – Stages in Counselling, Skills;

Counselee, Counsellor, Counselling Setting.

Module III Counselling Approaches: Psychoanalysis, Adlerian Psychotherapy, Reality Therapy

Gestalt Therapy, Client centered therapy, Existentialist Approach.

Module IV Legal and ethical issues in counseling

Counselling interventions

General Counselling

Group Counselling

Counselling in Family situation: Pre-marital & marital counseling: Parent-child

interactions

School: Learning Disability; Peer group interaction; Career Guidance;

Module V Sex-education

Industry: Personal Problems; Inter-personal problems; Alcoholism; Chronic

Absenteeism; Accident Proneness; Retirement.

Life Situations: Stress management; Crisis Management – Accident, Death, Disaster,

Loss of employment, Severe illness, Suicide, HIV-AIDS counselling, Geriatric

Counselling

Module VI Counselling services in Keralam.

References 1. Carkhuff, Robert, 1977, Art of Helping. 2. Carkhuff, Robert R., 1969, Helping and Human Relations: A Primer for Lay and

Professional Helpers Vol.1 Section & training, Vol.2 practice & research.

3. Chunkapura, Sr.Dr.Joan, 1999, Counselling & Mental health (Mal.) Addiction, AIDS Etc.

4. Fuster, J.M., 1996, Personal Counselling.

5. Rao, Narayana S., Counselling Psychology. 6. Rogers, C.R., 1952, Client Centred Psychotherapy.

7. Shertzer, Bruce & Stone, Shelley C., 1974, Fundamentals in Counselling. 8. Suppes, Mary Ann & Well, Carolyn Cressy, The Social Work Experience.

9. Zastrow, Charles, 1985, The Practice of Social Work.

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CP203. Abnormal Psychology

Course Objectives 1. Get the clear understanding of the concept of abnormality and the associated disorders;

2. Acquire the knowledge of the concept of mental health in the wider perspective and its

promotion; and to

3. Get a first hand experience on the role of social worker as a team member of

mental health professionals.

Course Outline

Module I Mental Processes and its functions – Biological, Social and Psychological. Model

of Psychological disorders – Psycho analytic, Behavioural & Existential.

Module II Concept of Normality/Abnormality: Various models and view points

Module III Concept of mental health and characteristics of positive mental health.

Overview – Classification of Psychological disorders – major symptoms, causes,

Social management & implications.

Module IV Classification of behavioral problems and disorders in children and adolescents:

Developmental disorders, Anxiety related disorders, Attention Deficit and Conduct

Disorder, Pervasive developmental disorder, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Learning

Disabilities and Scholastic related problems.

Module V Classification of psychiatric disorders in adults: Anxiety disorders, Dissociative and

Somatoform disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Delusional disorder, Psycho-

Somatic disorders, Personality disorders – addiction and suicide.

Module VI Rehabilitation, Promotion of positive mental health services. The role of social worker

as a team member of mental health professionals.

References 1. Barlaw David H; Durand V.Mark, Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach

Brooks Cole Pub.Co., Boston, 1995. 2. Carson Robert C., Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, Harper

Collins Publishers Inc. 1992.

3. Ellis Albert, How to control Your Anxiety Before it Controls you, Carol Pub.Co., 1998.

4. Gottesffeld Harry, Abnormal Psychology: A Community Mental health perspective,

Science Research Associates Inc. New York, 1967. 5. Holmes David S., Abnormal Psychology, Longman; New York, 1997.

6. Jaypee, Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders, Japee Brothers, New

Delhi, 1995. 7. Sarason Irwin G., Sarason Barbara R., Abnormal Psychology: The Problem of

Maladaptive Behaviour, Rentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersy, 1999.

8. Sue David etc., Understanding abnormal Psychology, Coursewise Pub. Inc., Madison, 1997.

9. Suinn Richard, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, Nelson-Hill, 1997.

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CP204. Social Work Research

Course Objectives 1. Understand the relevance of research in social work practice;

2. Introduce the steps in the research process;

3. Familiarize the students with different types research such as quantitative and, qualitative

designs;

4. Familiarize the students with evaluative research, participatory research and action

research;

5 Develop an independent research proposal in accordance with a research design;

6. Develop skills in writing research reports for dissemination; and to

7 Utilize research results in their own social work practice.

Course Outline

Module I Social work practice and research – Research in physical and social sciences - Scientific Attitude in research – Social Research – relevance of research in social work practice-

Issues of values and ethical considerations in social work research – scope of social work

Research – Basic and Applied research – Overview of the process – The Research

Proposal.

Types of research for social work practitioners – Experimental research – causality

internal & external validity, types of experimental designs – Quasi-experimental designs.

Single system Designs – measurement issues – Data gathering – the choice and use of

Single system designs – Advantages and disadvantages.

Module II Qualitative research – methods, steps, sampling, recording, data processing and analysis

Strengths and weaknesses – Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research for Social work practice.

Evaluative Research – Programme Evaluation, types, steps, programme evaluation reports

Participatory Research

Action Research

Module III Problem formulation – Identifying the probable research issue, selecting the specific

Research problem – Reviewing literature – using the library to locate data – Need and

Importance of theoretical framework in research – formulating the objectives, clarifying

The concepts, variables – Conceptualization and Operationlisation – formulating

Hypothesis.

Module IV Population and sampling – The logic of Probability Sampling – Probability Sampling

Theory – Non Probability Sampling.

Tools for data collection – Levels and Types of measurement – Common sources of

Measurement error, Avoiding Measurement error – Reliability, Validity.

Module V Constructing Measurements for data collection

Questionnaire, Interview, Observation schedule, Projective techniques, Scaling Techniques-

Measuring variables through scaling.

Unobtrusive approaches to data collection: Secondary Data and Content Analysis.

Collecting data, Data processing – The use of computers for data processing – editing

Coding data –tabulating – data analysis – graphic presentation of data.

Module VI Report – Major components of a research report

Reading and critiquing research manuscripts

Publication as a Practice Goal – Writing for Professional journals – the publication process.

References 1. Dooley David, Social Research Methods, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi 1997.

2. Dwivedi R.S. Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Macmillan India Ltd. New Delhi, 1997.

3. Ghosh B.N, Scientific Method and Social Research, Sterling Pub.Ltd., 1997. 4. Kothari C.R., Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques Vishwa Prakashan, New Delhi, 1997.

5. Krishnaswamy O.R., Methodology of Research in Social Science, Hind Kitabs Ltd., Mumbai 1999.

6. Monette Duane R. & Sullivan Thomas J., Applied Social Research: Tool for Human Services, Harcourt Brace College Pub., New York, 1998.

7. Rajendra Sharma, Sociological Methods and Techniques, Atlantic Pub. and Distributors, 1997.

8. Riessman Catherine Kohler, Qualitative Studies in Social Work Research, Sage Pub., 1994. 9. Royse David, Research Methods in Social Work, Nelson-Hall Pub., Chicago, 1991.

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CP205. Statistics for Social Work

Course Objectives

1. Understand the relevance and the application of statistics in social work research; and to

2. Get a thorough knowledge in different statistical techniques.

Course Outline

Module I Statistics Definitions, Uses and Limitations

Classification and tabulation of data, diagrammatic and graphic presentations.

Measures of central tendency, computation of Mean, median, mode, their uses.

Module II Measures of variability range, Quartile deviation, Mean deviation and standard

Deviation, computation and uses-co-efficient of variation.

Module III Correlation: Meaning and computation of co-efficient of correlation as product

Moment, and form two way tables, interpretation of correlation, Spearman’s Rank

correlation.

Module IV Sampling, General principles and types of sampling design.

Module V Testing of hypotheses: ‘T’ test, Chi-square test and ANOVA.

Module VI Application of statistics in Social Work Research.

Introduction to statistical data analysis package like SPSS.

References 1. Aczel Amir D., Statistics: Concepts and Applications, Richard D. Irwin Inc., 1995. 2. Albright Christian S; Winston Wayne L; Zappe Christopher, Data Analysis and

Decision Making with Microsoft Excel, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co: New York, 1999.

3. Bradley James W; Schaefer Kurt C., Uses and Misuses of Data and Models: Mathernatization of the Human Sciences, The Sage Pub., 1998.

4. Chow Siu L., Statistical Significance: Rationale, Validity and Utility, Sage Pub., 1996

5. Cramer Duncan, Fundamental Statistics for Social Research: Step-by-Step Calculations and Computer Techniques using SPSS for Windows, Routledge, New York, 1999.

6. Elifson K., Fundamentals of Social Statistics, New York McGraw-Hill, 1998.

7. Fredman David , et.al., Statistics, Norton & Co., New York, 1998. 8. Gupta C.B., Introduction to Statistical Methods, Vikas Pub., House, 1995.

9. Gupta S.C., Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Pub. House, Delhi, 1997.

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CP206. Social Analysis & Strategies for Social Change

Course Objectives

1. Develop a critical understanding about the socio-political systems and the present day

influence of these systems in society;

2. Identify the changes which occur in various spheres of socio-political life;

3. Empower the students to positively respond to those changes from a development

workers’ perspective; and to

4. Develop the skills to observe, identify, and evaluate the changes in socio-

political and economic life of the society.

Course Outline

Module I Social analysis and call to be political: Introduction, Structural Analysis – Economic

System, Social system, political System & Meaning System; Historical analysis; cultural

Analysis; Phenomenon of modern poverty – History and cultural of poverty, Indian

Situation and response; Emergence of a responding individual – self-awareness & social

Awareness; Need for ‘political action for change.

Module II Social Change & Education as a change process – Goal of education as transformation

(Gandhi, Freire)

Sa vidya ya vimuktayet

Change in the levels of social consciousness through educative process: closed

Consciousness, conforming consciousness, reforming consciousness, and transforming

Or liberating consciousness.

Module III Approaches to Social Change: Religio-spiritual Approaches: Yugas & Pralaya; Kingdom

of God: A Liberation Theology for New Heaven & Earth; Buddhist, Advaitic.

Marxism – class war & classless society.

Freire – Education, Conscientization Cultural Action & Transformation, Gandhi –

Sarvodaya, Antyodaya, swaraj (Panchayati raj) – Swadeshi self-reliance), Social evils

and their Causes, non-violence & satyagraha for social change, liberating new education.

Module IV Strategies for Goal Oriented and planned Social Change: Collaborative, Contest and

conflict (Participatory Research Methods – skills)

Module V Social Movements: Change strategies in application (specific focus on Human Rights

Movements)

Module VI New Models of Social Change in the Voluntary Sector – experience sharing seminar.

Assessing Social Change: Criteria & indicators.

References 1. Adams, Robert, Dominelli, Lena & Payne, Malcom (ed.), Social Work: Themes, Issues &

Critical Debates, Ch. 17, Radical Social Work. 2. Cox F.M., Strategies in community Organization, Strategies.

3. D’Abreo, Desmond A., From Development Worker to Activist.

4. Freire, Paulo, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Adult Education & Libration. 5. Freire Paulo, Education as Practice of Freedom.

6. Freire, Paulo, Cultural Action for Freedom

7. Gandhi M.K., Social, Work & Reform (3 vols). 8. Gandhi M.K. Village Swaraj

9. Haynes, Karen S. & Mickelson, James S., Affecting Change, Social Movements Pub..

10. Johnson D, & F.P., Johnson, 1975 Joining Together, Group exercises. 11. Jones, Howard (ed.), Towards a New Social Work, social Movts., Chap.2.

12. KNOWELS, Malcom, The Modern Practice of Adult Education.

13. Kramer, R.M. & H., Spechit, 1974, Community Organisation Practice, Strategies. 14. SCHUMACHER, Small is Beautiful.

15. Singh, Khushwant, Social Reform among Sikhs, Social/reform movts.

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CP301. Administration of Human Service Organizations

Course Objectives 1. Develop understanding of the evolution of administration as a science and as a method;

2. Develop understanding and appreciate the utility of the administrative structures,

processes and procedures in an organization;

3. Acquire knowledge and skills in the use of different management techniques in human

service organizations; and to

4. Acquire knowledge and skills about the application of marketing tools and techniques in

the context of developing country like India.

Course Outline

Module I Evolution of administration as a science. Concept – Administration, Organization,

Management Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Welfare

Administration

Administrative structure at the central, State and Local level of Social Welfare

Department. Social Welfare programmes at the central, State and Local levels

Structure & Functions of CSWB.

Module II Voluntary Organization: Organizational Structure, Functions and Principles. Procedures

in registering an organization. Role and type of voluntary organizations. Organization-

Types of organizations, characteristics of HSO.

Module III Approaches to Organizational Management – Bureaucratic, Democratic, Human

Relations Model, System Theory, Theory X and Theory Y.

Module IV Basic elements in administration: planning, organizing, staffing, directing,- leadership,

motivation, job design, performance evaluation and rewards. Organizational climate,

Management by Objectives. Man power planning and training.

Module V Coordinating, reporting and budgeting, Public Relations ,Networking, .Administrative

Skills; writing letters, reports and minutes. Fund-raising and conducting meetings.

Module VI Marketing of Social Services – Relevance of social services in developing economy;

Applications of marketing in social services, e.g. health and family welfare, adult literacy

Programme environment protection, social forestry, etc., organizing for marketing social

Services; beneficiary research and measurement of their perceptions and attitudes; socio-

Economic-cultural influences on beneficiary system.

References 1. Bulsara Jal F., Perspectieso on Social Welfare in India, Chand Company Ltd., New Delhi 1984.

2. Chiwdhry Paul D., Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ram Sons., Delhi, 1979.

3. Goel S.L., Social WelfareAdministration VOL.2: Theory and Practice, Deep & deep

Publication, 1988. 4. Goel S.L., Jain R.K., Social Welfare Administration Col.1: Theory and Practice, Deep &

Deep Publication, 1998

5. Kohli A.S., Sharma S.R., Encyclopedia of Social Welfare and Administration Vol.1-7, Anmol Pub.Pvt.Ltd., New Delihi, 1996.

6. Lewis Judith A., Management of Human Services, Programs, Broke Cole Publishing co.,1991.

7. Nurius Paula S., Human Services: Practice, Evaluation and computers: a practical guide for today and beyond.

8. Sachdeva D.R., Social Welfare Administration in India, Kitab Mahal, Delhi, 1995.

9. Vidya Rao, Social Welfare Administration, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay 1987.

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CP302. Social Legislation

Course Objectives 1. Critically understand and appreciate the Indian Constitution with particular emphasis on

the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights;

2. Acquire a basic understanding of the Indian Legal System both in its civil

and criminal jurisdiction; and to

3. Learn the skills of using legal procedures to defend the human rights of

various marginalized groups.

Course Outline Module I Meaning and scope of legislation; Law and society, Kids of Law; Indian constitution and

Social legislation; social policy and social legislation; process of legislation; social

Legislation as an instrument of social control; social change and social justice.

Module II Acts relating to family: Marriage, Divorce, Dowry, Widow remarriage, child marriage;

Succession: Laws of inheritance, Women’s property rights; adoption of children:

minority, guardianship, maintenance and adoption of children; family courts –

objectives and Functioning.

Module III Social defence: Indian Penal Code, code of Criminal Procedure; Courts and Judiciary;

Police organization, Prisons, Probation, Parole, Custody; Correction and education of

Children – Juvenile Justice Act.

Module IV Social justice: Untouchability; Protection of civil rights; Immoral traffic, sexual offences,

Prostitution, corruption, smuggling, gambling, alcoholism (prohibition); Laws regulating

Morale in communication media; Beggary, Vagrancy.

Module V Health: Mental illness, Leprosy, Maternal health and maternity benefits, persons with

Disability act, drug control, Adulteration.

Module VI Legal aid – meaning, organization and uses; Public Interest Litigation; Laws relating to

Consumer protection; ESI Act, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act;

Legislation pertaining to Environment protection; Land reforms in Kerala.

References 1. Ahuja Sangeeta, People law and Justice: A CaseBook of Public-Interest Litigation Vol.1, Orient Longman,

1997.

2. Gangrade K.D., Social Legislation in India Vol. I & II, Concept Pub., Delhi, 1978.

3.Diwan Paras; Peeyushi Diwan, Family Law (Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsis and Jews), Allahabad Law Agency, 1996.

4. Matha P.D., Family Courts, I(ndian Social Insti., New Delhi, 1986.

5. Smith N.J., Brief Guide to Social Legislation, Methuen & Co.Ltd., London, 1972. 6. Sugathan N., Kerala Land Reforms Act, Kerala Law Publi., Cochin, 1983.

7. Tandon Mahesh Prasad; Tandon Rajesh, Questions and Answers on the Code of

Criminal Procedure, 1973, allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 1973.

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CP303. Participatory Programme Planning and Management

Course Objectives 1. Develop an understanding of the changing trends in participatory programme planning

approach in government and NGOs.

2. Acquire understanding of a systematic approach to participatory programme planning;

3. Develop analytical skills in preparation, administration, financial management,

monitoring, and evaluation of projects; and to

4. Provide practical experience on project preparation.

Course Outline Module I Introduction – Definition of programme planning, participatory frame of programme

Planning, levels of participation, stages of participation, conditions for facilitating

Participation in development, role of voluntary organizations in promoting participation

in development, participatory approach by government through people’s planning

Programme.

Module II Steps in participatory programme planning – Identifying needs, PRA/PLA Techniques

for identifying people’s needs, determining priorities, assessing feasibility, specifying

goals and objectives, identifying preferred solution, preparing action plan.

Module III Financial management of the project – Preparation of cost plan, need for cost-benefit

Analysis, preparation of accounts for auditing-records, needed, rules regarding foreign

Contributions, fund raising methods for local financial participation in the project.

Module IV Administration of the project – Role of Intermediary Organization in the administration

of the project, role of target constituency in administration, preparing procedures and

Rules for the efficient functioning of the organization administering the project,

Management of the personnel, performance appraisal.

Module V Monitoring and evaluation of project – Purpose of monitoring, purpose of evaluation,

Evaluation at various stages of the project: Pre-programme Assessment, Feasibility

Assessment, Project Monitoring, Impact Evaluation, Criteria for evaluation: Achievement

of physical targets, utilization of benefits, people’s participation, educative value,

Technical aspects, deviation from the original plan, procedural accuracy, accounting

Procedures, costs supervision efficiency, public relations.

Module VI Workshop on Project Preparation.

References 1. Chandra Prasanna, Projects: Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation, and Review

Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., 1995.

2. Lock Dennis, Handbook of Project Management, Jaico Publishing House, Delhi, 1997

3. Mohsin M., Project Planning and Control, Vikas Publishing Houseing Pvt.Ltd., 1997 4. Patil R.K., Appraisal of Rural Development Projects through Systems analysis, National Institute of Bank

Management, 1976.

5. Puttawamaiah K., Aspects of Evaluation and Project Appraisal, Bombay Popular, Parkashan, 1978.

6. Vasant Desai, Project Management: Preparations, Appraisal, Finance and Policy

Himalaya Pub. House, Delhi, 1977.

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CP304. Geriatric Social Work

Course Objectives

1. Introduce students to various social, physical and psychological theories of aging

from a multi-disciplinary perspective;

2. Acquire knowledge of the growing and different needs of the older population including

health and mental health needs;

3. Develop awareness of changing social policies to more adequately meet the needs of the

aged;

4. Identify and use community and government resources to assist older persons and their

families; and to

5. To utilize empowerment oriented social work practice with the elderly.

Course Outline

Module I Adult Development & aging. Old age - aging and ageism – characteristics – physical,

Social, emotional changes – health behaviours, interests and activities – personal and

Social adjustments – vocational and marital adjustments – hazards and problems –

Mental health and aging – dying, death & bereavement.

Module II Problems of aging Sociological and Psychological perspective with special reference to

Elderly in India.

Family and elderly – their status, role

Social and vocational rehabilitation

Policy, programme & services available for the elderly.

Module III Definition of Geriatric Social Work.

Role of the Social Worker in the case of the elderly.

The inter disciplinary team in Geriatric care.

Module IV Components of Geriatric Social Work – New Patient Assessment, Demographics –

Medical and Social Concern – living situation – education and work history – family

Composition – social supports – sensory losses – financial resources – vulnerability –

Substance use – spirituality – activity level – mental health.

Module V Essential Components of family assessment – Providing solutions to care – giver burden-

common problems addressed in psychotherapy with the elderly.

Module VI Components of Geriatric Care Management in Social Work

Community based programmes

Individual treatment methods for elderly.

Support groups for older adults: Qualities of effective groups.

Empowerment oriented Social Work Practice with the elderly.

References

1. Bali, Arun. (ed.). 2000. Bio-social Dimensions of Aging. Simla: Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

2. Bali, Arun. 2001. Care of the Elderly in India. Simla: Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.

3. Bellak Leopold; Karasu Toksoz . 1976.. Geriatric Psychiatry: A Handbook for Psychiatrists and Primary Care 4. Bhair, Thara. 2002. Ageing :Indian Perspective.New Delhi: Decent Books. 5. Chowdhry Paul D. 1992. Aging and the Aged: A Source Book, Inter India Pub., New Delhi.

6. Cox Enid O.,Parsdons Ruth J.1994. Empowerment Oriented Social Work Practice with the Elderly,

Brooks Cole

7. Dandekar Kumudini. 1996., Elderly in India, Sage Publishing, New Delhi 8. Desai K.G., 1982. Aging in India, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay.

9. Hooyman Nancy R., Taking Care, The Free Press, New York.

10.. Mishra Sarawati. 1987. , Social Adjustment in Old Age, DelhinB.R. Pub., corporation, 11. Nair T.K., Community Care of the Elderly: a study of Family and community based Services in Madras, Ramana K.V.,

Visakhapatnam.

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CD 305(CD1). Rural and Urban Community Development

Course Objectives

1. Understand the concepts/principles/strategies/methods of rural and urban community

development;

2. Understand the problems/issue and social work interventions in rural/urban/coastal

settings.

3. Understand the process and programs of PRIs and peoples participation in such

programmes; and to

4. Identify specific rural/urban/tribal/coastal problems and design intervention strategies

and projects for the same.

Course Outline

Module I Rural Urban continuum - comparative analysis of Indian Rural & Urban communities –

Evolution, physical, social and cultural aspects.

Module II Problems – poverty, unemployment, housing, crime & deviance.

Module III Rural Reconstruction; A historical overview of Approaches & Programmes: Community

Development Programme, Area Development Programmes, Minimum Needs Programme,

Target Group Oriented Approaches, Employment Oriented Approaches.

Emerging trends and strategies: Rural Entrepreneurship development, appropriate

technologies for development.

Module IV Credit Needs and Solutions

Cooperatives, Micro-credit, other Credit Institutions.

Module V Tribal Population of India, Scheduled Caste Communities, fisher Folk, Other

Marginalized Communities and their development.

Module VI Urban and Rural Planning & Administration – 73rd and 74

th amendments – Implications

for Social Work interventions – Role of voluntary agencies.

References

1. Ambedkar Nagendra S., Integrated Rural Development Programme: Implementation Process, 1994.

2. Dhadave M.S., Joshi K.G., Melkundi S.G., Rural and Urban Studies in India, 1996.

3. Gugler Josef, Urban Transformation of the Developing World, 1996.

4. Katar Singh, Rural Development Principles Policies and Management, 1986. 5. Sharma J.L., Rural Society in India, 1997.

6. Sharma Rajendra K,m Rural Sociology, 1997.

7. Sharma Rajendra K., Urban Sociology, 1997. 8. Singh Katar, Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management, 1999.

9. Vasudeva Rao, D., Rural Development Issues, 1988.

10. Vasudeva Rao D., Indian city: Poverty, ecology and urban development, 1983. 11. Vasudeva Rao D., Status of Panchayati in the states of India 1994, 1995.

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CD 306 (CD2). Developmental Economics

Course Objectives 1. Acquaint with various economic policies and planning;

2. Understand and critically assess agencies involved in rural development and programmes

undertaken for economic development.

3. Develop analytical skills to appraise various theories and strategies of economic

development in India.

Course Outline Module I Economic Development and Concept of Welfare State – State and Society – the doctrine

of social justice – welfare state; institutional factors in economic development.

Module II Economic Policy and Planning – Liberalization, privatization, and impact of

globalization; Economic policy and economic development. Planning for economic

development, Objectives of economic planning; Impact of five year plans in the different

areas of development ; Annual Budgeting.

Module III Agriculture and Economic Development – Nature of India’s agriculture, cropping pattern,

Causes of low productivity, farm mechanization, and present problems in agriculture.

Module IV Gandhian concept of economic development – The role of small scale and cottage

industries, Khadi and Village Industries; Concept of SHGs, Income generation

programmes, women Empowerment.

Module V Natural resources for economic development – Land resources, Water resources, Forest

Resources, Fisheries, Mineral resources.

Module VI Strategy of development in India – Theories and strategies of economic development

according to Amartya Sen. Patterns of development in Kerala, Role of voluntary sector

in economic development.

References

1. Ahluwalia Isher Judge, India’s Economic Reforms and Development: Essays for

Manmohan Singh, Oxford University Press; New York, 1998. 2. Chakravarthy Sukhamony Writings on Development, Oxford University Press; New Delhi,1999.

3. Dale Reidar, Organizations and Development: Strategy, Structure and Processes, Sage

Pub., New Delhi, 2000. 4. Gedam Ratnamkar, Economic Growth in India, Anmol Pub., New Delhi, 1991.

5. George K.K., etc., Economics, Development and the Quest for Alternatives: Essays

In Honour of Professor, concept Pub. Com., New Delhi, 1997 6. Meenakshisundaram S.S., Decentralization in Development Countries, Concept Pub.Co.,

New Delhi, 1994. 9. Prakash B.A., Kerala’s Economic Development; Issues and Problems, Sage Pub., 1999.

8. Ray Debraj, Development Economics, Oxford University Press, New York, 2000.

9. Sen amartya, Development as Freedom, Oxford University Press, 1999. 10. Sharma H.S., Srikumar Chattopadhyay ed., Sustainable Development: Issues and Case

Studies, Concept Publishing Co., 1998.

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FC305 (FC1). Family Centered Social Work Practice

Course Objectives

1. Acquire knowledge on family as a system

2. Acquire knowledge of different models of problem solving and develop skills to utilize them

in different situations.

3. Understand the scope of family intervention programmes in various settings.

Course Outline Module I Family systems – Developmental Perspective – Family and family systems – assumptions

About family systems – criteria for assessing family functioning – graphing family com-

position; the genogram – charting a family relationship with the eco systems; the ecomap

Module II Developmental stages – Marriage/parenting, birth of the first child, families with preschool

Children, families with school aged children, families with teenagers, families with young

Children leaving home, issues for older parents.

Module III Variations affecting family life – Separation and divorce, Death of parent, single parenting,

remarriage, step parenting, and blended families, parenting by grand parents.

Growing families in the modern world and family life education.

Special situations in family social work – Family violence, the prevalence of family

Violence- Available national and regional statistics – Factors contributing – Examination

of Physical Assault – Wife abuse in intact couples – intervention programmes for couples,

Batterer, Battered and children of the Battered. Controlling Domestic violence – Role of

Social Workers – Research on family violence.

Module IV Disorganized families. Abusive Families, Incestuous families.

Existing policies, programmes legislations, organizations in the field of family welfare and

Development.

Module V The field of family social work – What is family social work – historical background of

Family Social work – Assumptions of family social work – principles that guide family

social work.

Practical aspects of family social work – Different phases – Beginning phase – Assessment

Phase – Goal Setting and Contracting – Intervention phase – Behaviour change –

Intervention Phase – Evaluating outcome.

Module VI Family Therapy – History, Concepts and Techniques– Different Models of Family Therapy

Family Therapy Research and Evaluation.

Scope and practice of Social work in Family Service Agencies, premarital Counselling

centres, Family Counselling Centres, Family Courts, Family Welfare Clinics, Suicide

Distress Centres, Community Centres, Adoption and Foster Care Agencies Sponsorship,

Programmes, Rehabilitation Centres.

Gender sensitive practice – Analysis of the base of the family problems – Social Values

that perpetuate Family problems –Power imbalances in family relationships – Socialization

and Gender roles – Division of labor in families Gender sensitive family social work –

Family as a target and resources for change.

References 1. Boss Pauline, Family Stress Management, Sage Pub.Inc., California, 1988.

2. Carter Betty; Monica McGoldrick ed., Expanded Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family Social Perspectives, Allyn and Bacon, 1999.

3. Chavan Sujata, Role of marriage Counsellor in Judicial Set-up, 1993.

4. Collins Donald etc., Introduction to Family Social Work, Peacock Pub.Inc., 1999. 5. Desai Murli, Marital Problems Treatment and Legislation Analysis in India, Unit for

Family Studies Tata Institute of social Penquin Books, England, 1974.

6. Dulton D.G., The Domestic Assault of Women, Allyn and Bacon, Inc., London, 1988. 7. Janzen Curtis; Harris Oliver, Family Treatment in social Work practice, F.E.Peacock

Pub., Inc., Illinois, 1997. 8. Thorman George, Family therapy; a Social Work approach, Charles Thomas Pub, 1997.

9. Tolson Eleanor Reardon, Models of Family Treatment, Columbia University Press, 1981.

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FC 306 (FC2). Social Work Practice with Children

Course Objectives

1. Develop understanding of various childhood problems in different situations

2. Develop understanding of different theories of child development.

3. Acquire knowledge related to programmes, policies, legislations and organizations in the area

of Child Welfare and Development.

4. Acquire knowledge and skills in social work intervention of early childhood care and

development in agencies and communities.

Course Outline

Module I Introduction to child development – Concept of child and child development – Theories

of Child Development – Needs and problems of growing child – Physical, Psychological

and social.

Module II Situational analysis of children in India – Normal and Children with special needs.

Child Labour, Child abuse, Street Children, Juvenile Delinquents, Child Prostitution,

Children with disability.

Module III Existing policies, programmes, legislations, organizations – International and National –

For child welfare and child development, child rights.

Institutional services – Institutions for the care and protection of children

Physically disabled – visual, hearing, speech, orthopedic

Mentally disabled – special schools

Socially disabled – Juvenile Courts, Juvenile Homes, Observation Homes, Children’s

Homes

Non institutional services – Adoption, Foster Care, Sponsorship, Child Guidance Clinic,

School of Social Work, Child Line.

Module IV Working with children from deprived families – Children of substance abusers, sex

Workers, Prisoners, chronically ill, violent families, incestuous, HIV/AIDS.

Early childhood care & development – social work practice – Relevance of early

Childhood care & growth, survival and holistic development – Communities, Hospitals,

day care centres, Nursery schools.

Module V Early detection of childhood disabilities – special reference to learning disabilities, autism.

Early intervention programmes.

Module VI Community based social work practice with children – Role of community and its

Institutions in the abuse & neglect of children, developmental issues relating to children in

Communities, Sensitizing/conscientising programmes.

Initiating Advocacy programmes in the community practice skills and strategies in work

with children and families.

References 1. Berk Laura E., Child Development, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.

2. Kusuma a., Creativity and Cognitive Styles in Children, Discovery Pub., House, New Delhi, 1997.

3. Newman P.R.,Childhood and Adolescence, Brooks Cole Publishing, London, 1997. 4. Prasad Janardan; Kumari Kaushik Vijay, Child Education and Social Development,

Kanishkha Pub., Distributors, New Delhi, 1996.

5. Prasad Janardan, Education of handicapped children, Kanishka Pub., New Delhi, 1996. 6. Rattan Vijay, Women and Child Development & Sustainable Human Development, S.

Chand & Co.Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

7. Sandhya Joshi, Child survival Health and Social Work Intervention, Concept Pub. Com., New Delhi, 1996.

8. Sharma Usha, Development of Child in India, Ptintwell., Jaipur, 1996.

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MP305 (MP1). Psychopathology and Social Work

Course Objectives

1. Develop an understanding of positive mental health and factors promoting/disturbing it.

2. Develop an understand of the nature, causes, types and treatment of mental health

disorders in children, adolescents, and adults;

3. Acquire knowledge of therapeutic interventions in the field of mental health.

Course Outline Module I Psychiatry – Definition, History and Growth of Psychiatry, Traditional; and Modern

Attitude towards psychiatric illness.

Mental Health: A Conceptual Framework: Historical background of the concept,

Definitions of Mental Health Components, Constituent factors of Mental Health. Mental

Health in the changing society.

Concept of normal and abnormal behaviour, Approaches, psychological, statistical,

Cultural etc.

Symptomatology – Disorders of perception, thought, speech, memory, emotion, experience

of the self, consciousness & motor disorders.

Module II Assessment in psychiatry

a. Psychiatric interviewing – content, types, techniques & skills.

b. Case history recording and mental status examination.

Module III Classification in psychiatry – Need, types – ICD & DSM.

Module IV Psychiatric illness – Prevalence, etiology, clinical manifestation, course and outcome and

Different treatment modalities of:

a. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders b. Organic and functional psychoses

c. Psychopathic Disorders d. Psychosomatic Disorders.

e. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction f. Mental Retardation

g. Childhood Psychiatric Disorders h. Epilepsy

i. Suicide j. Sexual deviations

Module V Social – Cultural factors in psychiatric disorders with special reference to India.

Transcultural psychiatry – culture bound syndromes. National Mental Health Programme,

Indian Lunacy Act, 1912, Mental Health Act, 1987 & NDPS Act 1986 – Merits and

Demerits-Recommendations.

Module VI Various therapeutic methods: Psychotherapy, Electro Convulsive Therapy, Occupational

Therapy, Group Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Reality Therapy,

Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, therapeutic Community.

References 1. David Anderson, A Text Book of Psychiatry

2. Comprehensive Text Book of Psychiatry Vol. I & II 3. Coleman James C., abnormal Psychology and Modern Life.

4. Jay Pee, 1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) Jaye Pee Bros., New Delhi.

5. Kaplan, Saddock, 1994, Synopsis of Psychiatry 7th (Ed.) B1 Waverly Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. 6. Lawson, Lanzy, Psychiatry for Social Workers.

7. Oxford, ICD 10, Oxford Press, N.D.

8. Scully, James H., 1995, Psychiatry: B1 Waverly Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 9. Shepherd Michael etc., 1971, Childhood Behavioural and Mental Health, University Press, London.

10. Shepherd, Michael, 1983, Psycho social Matric of Psychiatry (Collection of Trustbock Pub., New York.

11. Steinberz, Derik, 1983, The Clinical Psychiatry John Wiley & Sons, New York.

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MP306 (MP3). Social Work in the Field of Health

Course Objectives

1. Develop understanding of the holistic concept of health;

2. Develop an understanding to assess and analyze health problems/issues in developing

countries;

3. Understand and appreciate the role played by professional social workers and other

medical and para-medical workers in the field of health; and to

4. Develop skills to handle basic health problems and issues in the field.

Course Outline Module I Evolution of the concept of health: Positive Health, Spectrum of Health, Concept of well

being, Determinants of Health. Institutional and non-institutional services. Types of

Treatment. An over view with emphasis to the concepts of – Curative Medicine,

Preventive Medicine, Social Medicine, Family and Community Medicine.

Module II The Right to Health Services, indicators of health, and health status measurement. Natural

History of diseases and the Ice-Berg concept of diseases.

Module III Major health problems in developing countries with special reference to India. Factors

responsible for the prevalence of major diseases. Emerging health problems including

Communicable Diseases and general measures.

Module IV Illness as a social problem and its effects on the individual, family and community. Types

of health care services: Government and voluntary agencies, international health

agencies. Community health programmes.

Module V Analysis of health care services: Urban, Rural. The role of medical social workers in

various health settings. The multidisciplinary team approach to health work: working

With families, schools, aged and differently abled groups.

References 1. Anderson G.W. and others The Macmillan Co., New York, Communicable Diseases

Control. 2. Birendranath Ghosh, Rabindranath Ghosh, A Trueline on Hygiene and Public Health

Culcutta, Scientific Publishing Co.1959.

3. Cockerham, Medical Sociology. 4. Debi, Yash Pal, Hygine and Public Health, Anand Publishers.

5. Griffith John R., The well managed Community Hospital Ann Arbor, Health

Administration Press, 1987. 6. Health information in India, Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Ministry of Health

&Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 7. Mathur S., Hand Book of Social and Preventive Medicine.

8. Park J. and Park K., Text Book of Social and Preventive Medicine.

9. Salvato Joseph A. John, Wiley, Environmental Sanitation John Wiley, Jabalpur. 10. Yash Pal Bedi, Social and Preventive Medicine.

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CP401. Social Psychology

Course Objectives

1. Understand the need of social psychology as an applied science;

2. Understand the basic psychological process such as learning, perception, and conflicts;

and to

3. Develop an objective view about the social basis of behaviour such as attitude, prejudice,

rumor, leadership and group morale.

Course Outline

Module I Definition and subject matter of psychology – Social Psychology as an applied science.

Module II Perception, Attitude, Prejudice: Two major determinants of perception: Structural and

Functional factors – organized nature of cognitive field – Functional selectivity of

Perception – whole – part relationship – perceiving and judging people – Frame of

Reference – Strereotypes. Definition and formation of attitudes –changes of attitudes.

Definition and characteristics of prejudices – cases of prejudices.

Module III Rumour, Propaganda: Definition and meaning of rumour – Circumstances responsible

for spread of rumour – causes for spread rumour – process of rumour – Check on

propagation of rumours. Definition and meaning of propaganda – Psychological basis

of propaganda – Techniques of propaganda – Media of propaganda – counteracting

misleading propaganda.

Module IV Behaviour of Crowd and Audience: Definition and characteristics of crowd and audience

- Distinction between crowd and audience – classification of crowd and audience.

Module V Group Morale: Meaning of group morale- determinants of group morale-characteristics of

high and low morale.

Module VI Leadership: Definition of leader – identifying the leader – Emergence of leadership in a

Group – the functions of leader the follower’s perception of the leader – the personality

Characteristics of leaders.

References 1. Baron Robert A., Social Psychology – Understanding Human Interaction, Prentice, Hall

of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.

2. Brehm Sharan S. etc., Social Psychology, Houghton Mifflin Co., New York, 1999. 3. Calhoun Donald W., Persona-In-Groups: A Humanistic Social Psychology, Harper Row

New York, 1976. 4. Crano Williakm D., Messe Lawrence A., Social Psychology: Principles and Themes of

Interpersonal Behaviour, Dorsey Press, Illinois, 1982.

5. Kuppuswamy, Element of social Psychology, Vikas Pub., India, 1973. 6. Mcdavid J.W., Social Psychology, CBS Pub. & Distributors, Delhi.

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CP402. Development Communication

Course Objectives 1. Understand and appreciate the role of communication in development;

2. Acquire knowledge of different theories, barriers and forms of communication and their

use in the process of social change; and to understand the relevance of communication in

social marketing and public relations.

Course Outline Module I Definition and objectives of communication of Social Work Practice.

Module II Communication: Theory, Purpose, Evolution, Barriers

Development Communication: Communication and the Global Village

Influence of media on development; participatory communication

Media: culture and values.

Module III Communication with Groups: lectures, forum, brain storming, guided discussion,

Case study, role play, demonstration.

Mass Communication & Mass Media – analysis; use with different target groups –

Therapeutic, educational, entertainment and organization building.

Module IV a. Exhibitions – how to organize

b. Cinema, Television, Radio

c. Print Media

d. Theatre & Local or Folk Media

e. Information Technology & World wide web.

Module V Skill Training: Effective public Speaking, Meetings, Conference, Seminar, Effective

Written Communication, workshop on Street Theatre – production.

Module V I Social Marketing – Public Relations – Public Opinion, Media Research and evaluation.

References

1. Bignell Jonathan, Media and Market Forces: Challenges and Opportunities, Concept Pub.

Co., New Delhi, 1998. 2. Croteau David; Hyones Williams, Media/Society: Industries, Images and Audiences, Pine

Foprge Press, 2000.

3. Kanter Jerome, Managing with Information, Prentice-Hill of India Pvt., New Delhi, 1997. 4. Margerison Charles J., Art of Effective Communication: Conversion Control Skills for

Managers, Excel Books, New Delhi, 1996.

5. Rayude C.S., Media and Communication Management, Himalaya Pub., House, Mumbai, 1998.

6. Rayude C.S., Communication, Himalaya Pub., House, Mumbai, 1997.

7. Sengupta Sailesh, Management of Public Relations and Communication, Vikas Pub., House Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.

8. Urmila Rai; Rai, S.M., Business Communication, Himalaya Publishing Housing Mumbai

2000. 9. Zastrow Charles, Social Work with Groups: Using the class as a Group Leadership

Laboratory, Nelson Hall Pub., Chicago, 1997.

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CP403. Social Work in Education

Course Objectives 1. Develop analytical skills to understand the educational system in the context of social

realities;

2. Understand the importance, theoretical perspectives and policies of school social work;

3. Understand the concept of child mental health;

4. Develop skills in social work intervention with school children; and to

5. Assess, evaluate and appraise outcomes of social work practice in school systems through

need based research.

Course Outline Module I The School as a field of practice for social work – social as a living environment within

the community-physical and social school as a setting for promotion of Child Mental

Health.

Module II History and general perspectives in school social work – What is School Social Work

Historical Development of School Social Work Models of School Social Work –

Theoretical Perspectives in School Social Work an Ecological perspective on social work

in the schools , School Social Work – past, present and future trends.

Module III Child mental health – Concept of mental health – Child mental health and psycho social

Development – Basic facts about children – Mental health needs of school children,

Mental Health problems in children (6-12 years and 12-16 years).

Social work service delivery in the schools – Preventive – Early detection of disabilities in

Children – Early intervention programmes for children.

Module IV Remedial – Understanding and helping pupils with problems, Detection and referral of

Behavior problem children, Helping children cope with stress, Crisis Resolution.

Case management, case coordination, collaboration, case conference, consultation.

Developmental – Promoting psycho social competence in children life skills for children.

School social work practice – promote partnership of schools, families and communities.

Education mandate for children with disabilities school policies and these school social

Worker-preventive-Early detection of disabilities in children – Early intervention

Programmes for children.

Module V Learning disabilities – introduction – sub types – Academic skills deficit and language

Problems of children with learning disabilities – pointers for class room identification-

Assessment and diagnosis – multi disciplinary approach – assessment report – support

Services -working with learning disabled – skill requirements of a social worker.

Module V I Research and evaluation on practice and services in the schools – Need assessment in a

School Setting – what is needs assessment – planning needs assessment – implementing –

Analyzing data –reporting the findings.

Need for “measure, evaluate, estimate, appraise” outcomes of social work practice in

schools. Application of school based research – low cost methods.

References 1. Alderson J., 1972, Models of School Social Work Practice in R.Sarri and F.Maple

(eds) School in the community. Washington, DC; National Association of Social

Workers. 2. Constable Robert, Shirley McDonald, John P.Flynn 1999 School Social Work:

Practice, Policy and Research perspectives, Lyceum Books, Inc., Chicago.

3. Johnson Arlien 1962 School Social Work – its contribution to professional education, National Association of Workers, New York.

4. National Association of Social Workers, 1979, NASW standards for social work

services in school, NY: 5. National Association of Social Workers, education commission Task Force, 1992,

NASW standards for School Social Work Services, Washington, DC:

6. Nelson, C. 1990. A job Analysis of the characteristics of the School Social Workers, Princeton, NJ:

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CD404 (CD3). Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

Course Objectives 1. Develop perspective about the interrelatedness of human life and

environment;

2. Develop an understanding of problems arising out of environmental degradation and

globalization; and to

3. Study the role of social work practice in tracking environmental issues and disaster

management.

Course Outline Module I Concepts: Environment & Ecology; the Interrelatedness of living organisms and natural

Resources; Political Ecology – a frame work for understanding sources and political

ramifications of environmental change.

Module II Global Environmental Crisis and its linkages to the development process. Global warming

Environmental politics and resource development regimes; Sustainable development –

Management & Conservation change.

Module III State of India’s Environment: Waste Management; Pollution – Air, Water, Soil, Noise;

Laws Related to environment.

Module IV Social Work and Environment: Environment Education, Environment Ethics, Promotion

Environment Movements , Environment Management – EIA.

Module V Disaster : Definition, Natural and Human made disasters; multiple causes & effects;

Stages of disaster; Development & Disaster; Preventive Measures.

Module V I Disaster Management: stages – rescue, relief, reconstruction & rehabilitation. Role of

Government, Disaster Management Policy; Role of voluntary organizations.

References 1. Abbasi S.A., Wetlands of India: Ecology and Threats Vol. 1-3, 1997.

2. Dorr Donal, Social Justice Agenda: Justice, Ecology, Power and the Church, 1990.

3. Goel P.K., Environmental Guidelines and Standards in India, 1996. 4. Madhav Godgil; Ramachandra Guha, Ecology and Equity: The use and abuse of

nature in contemporary India, 1995.

5. Neugeboren Bernard, Environmental Practice in the Human Services: Integration of Micro and Macro Roles, Skills and Contexts, 1996.

6. Shukla S.K., Srivastava P.R., Human Environment: An analysis, 1992.

7. Shukla S.K., Srivastava P.R., Environmental Pollution and Chronic Diseases.

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CD405 (CD4). Community Health and Population Management

Course Objectives 1. Analyze the concept of health in the context of development.

2. Develop an understanding of integrated approach to health;

3. Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and their implications for social

work practice;

4. Impart knowledge on the concepts community mental health, community participation,

vital health indicators and demographic data and the uses of these health information for

a better approach to policy making and planning the health sector; and to

5. Equip social work students to provide preventive care, counseling, and management of

HIV/AIDS patients.

Course Outline Module I Meaning and scope of epidemiology: Models and factors associated with health and

diseases. Environmental Health, Nutritional Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health

and Reproductive Health.

Module II Health statistics and health indicator: Morbidity, Mortality: Data sources, collection

analysis and uses; Health information System: Use of Computers; Primary health care and

Community participation; Organizational aspects of community health; Clinical care,

Physical aspects of community health; Psychological aspects of community health; special

aspects of community health-Drugs and alcoholism. Preventive and promotive health

care.

Module III Population policy, Planning and Management. Population Dynamics in India and Kerala.

Module IV Consumer Health and Health products: quackery, protecting health consumers, consumer

Laws on Health, consumer action, consumer agencies.

Module V Health Education: Meaning, importance, principles & components of the concept of health

education. Communication in Health Education – Mass media, Audio-visual aids.

Voluntary & Governmental Agencies for Health Education Programmes. Evaluation of

Health Education Programmes in India and its significance.

Module V I Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What is AIDS? – Routes of transmitting

AIDS in India – Need for Social Work intervention – Skills and Abilities for dealing with

HIV/AIDS. Social Reality and Law. Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitative

programmes & services in the area of HIV/AIDS.

References 1. Abelin, T.Brzenski Z.J., and Carstairs, V.D. “Measurement in Health Promotion and

Protection” 1987, WHO, Copenhagen.

2. Alderson, M. “A Introduction to Epidemiology”. 2nd ed.1983. Mac-Millan, London. 3. AIDS and family Education – Gracious Thomas, Rawat Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.

4. AIDS Prevention through Health promotion by WHO.

5. AIDS’S Social Work and Law – Gracious Thomas, N.P.Sinha, Johnson, Rawat publication, New Delhi, 1997.

6. Anssi. Perakyla, AIDS Counselling – Institutional Interaction and Clinical Practice,

Combridge, University Press, 1995. 7. Francis C.M., Pomotion of Mental Health with community participation. The center for

Health Care Research and Education, Kerala,1991.

8. Green L.W and Anderson, C.L., “community Health” 5th ed. 1986. Times Mirror Mosby, St. Luios. 9. Pavri Khorshed M., Challenge of AIDS, National Boom

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FC404 (FC3). Women Studies

Course Objectives 1. Develop gender sensitive perspectives and issues related to development.

2. Develop appreciation and respect for women as equal contributors in building

human society.

3. Acquire knowledge with regard to constitutional provisions of women rights.

4. Develop basic understanding of women empowerment: social, economic and political.

5. Enhance skills related to social work practice with women.

Course Outline Module I Gender Sensitivity – What is Gender in Indian Mythology – Gender in Self,

Organization – Historical overview of gender in Kerala. What is Feminine - Feminist

ideologies – Social transformation and the feminine – masculinity and femininity –

Gender Planning/analyzing models – The role of feminism – Organizational culture and

change – Change management – overcoming resistance to change – various approaches to

feminism – Reconstructing gender towards collaboration.

Module II Human rights for women – Constitutional provisions – Women’s right at home, work

place and in society – violation of the rights of women - Discrimination against in her life

cycle – As a girl child, Adolescent, Wife, Mother, Working women, Aged women

Different types of discrimination – violence at home, Violence in society – sex trafficking.

Unequal pay, Denial of property rights, Restrictive custom – dowry International

Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) –

National Commission for Women.

Women and girl child in India – Demographic profile of Indian Women – rural, urban

Tribal – with referenced to health, Education, and employment, Socio-Legal status of

Women among different religious groups, Problems and stresses which women encounter

In a variety of life situations.

Module III Girl Child – Introduction – Discrimination of girl child before and after birth – Issues and

Critical areas of concern – Girls child in difficult circumstances – working and street

Children, Destitute children, Juveniles, Disabled, Child prostitutes, Girl children of sex

Workers, Prisoners, Refugees, Slum dwellers & migrants, substance abusers, HIV/AIDS.

Achievements so far – Challenges and strategies for empowerment of girl child –

legislations - policies – programmes for women and girl child in India – Organizations

(national, regional, local) for women’s welfare & development.

Module IV Empowerment of women – Concept of Welfare, Development and empowerment –

Meaning and frame work for empowerment principles, process stages, techniques, models,

Stages, multiple dimension empowerment, Indicators of Women’s Empowerment –

Evaluation.

Module V Social empowerment of women – Contemporary movements for women’s development –

Self help groups – legislative reformation – legal literacy for women.

Economic empowerment of women – entrepreneurship in women - property rights for

Women, Banking facilities for women – self help groups for economic empowerment.

Women & Governance – women representation in Government – central, state and local

levels – leadership training for women – women and community organization.

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Module V I Social work practice for and with women- relevance of social work values, ethics, methods

and skills related to social work practice with women.

Strategies of prevention and Intervention with a variety of problems and life situations

Experienced by women – Campaigns, Mobilizing Support, Advocacy.

Public policy Issues Affecting Women – Ways to end discrimination – changing Attitudes

Structures – Within the social, political, economic systems.

References 1. Chaurasia B.P., Women’s Status in India’ Policies and Programmes, Chugh Pub.,

Allahabad, 1992.

2. Ghosh S.K., Women and Crime, Ashish Pub., Delhi, 1993. 3. Klonoff E.A., Discrimination against Women prevalence Consequences Remedies, Sage

Publications, New Delhi, 1997.

4. Liz Mackenzie, On out feet taking steps to challenge Women’s Oppression: A Handbook on Gender and Popular Education Workshops, CACE Pub., South Africa, 1993.

5. Lotika Sarkar & Sivaramayya B.Ed., Women and Law: contemporary problems, Vikas

Pub., House Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1996. 6. Nalini Nayak, Struggle within the struggle: An Experience of a group of women,

Programme for Community Organization, 1992.

7. Neerja Ahlawat, Women Organizations and Social Networks, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 1995.

8. Sangeetha Purushothaman, Empowerment of Women in India: Grassroots Women’s Networks and the State, Sage Pub., New Delhi, 1998.

9. Simons Wendy, Womena and Self Help Culture: Readings between the Lines, Rwat

Publications, New Jersey, 1992. 10. Sushama Sahay, Women and Empowerment: approaches and Strategies, Discovery Pub.

House, New Delhi,1998.

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FC405 (FC4). Youth Development

Course Objectives 1. Understand the developmental stages of youths in the society.

2. Understand the policies and programmes envisaged for youth welfare.

3. Develop skills in applying different social work methods in youth welfare programmes and

services in different contexts.

4. Develop skills and values for working with different sections of the youth.

5. Acquire skills in organizing programmes for youth.

Course Outline Module I Youth-Definition, Demographic profile: Characteristics, Needs, Aspirations & Problems

of student – non-student, educated – uneducated, urban – rural youth of India.

Module II Principles of Working with Youth – Values and skills; Social worker as a Youth Worker

Module III Programmes for Student Youth – Education; Sports & Recreation; Counselling;

Vocational Guidance; Leadership training – Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Service

Scheme, National Cadet Corps; Youth Festivals; Youth Camps; Planning Forum.

Module IV Programme for Non-Student youth-Non-formal Education; Nehru Yuvak Kendra;

Programmes by various ministries, government departments and voluntary organizations.

Module V Youth for Development & Youth Development – National Youth Policy; Youth

Development for Youth for Development Organizations in the field of Youth Development

– National, International, Government and Voluntary.

Module V I Issues & Challenges in the field of youth Development-Youth Action, Religion & Youth,

Youth & Media, youth & Culture in the context of globalization, research in the field of

Youth.

References

1. Ahuja ram, Youth and Crime Indian Youth in Perspective, Rawat Publications; New

Delhi, 1996. 1. Golpelwar Manhoar, Project Work: A Method of Training Youth Workers, Vishwa

Yuvak Kendra,. 1974

3. Gore M.S., Indian Youth Processes of Socialization, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, 1977. 4. Indian Council of Youth in India Social Welfare, Indian Council of Social Welfare,

1985

5. Kuriakose P.T., Approack to Youth Work in India, Young Asia Pub., New Delhi, 1972

6. Reddy N.Y., Values and Attitudes of Indian Youth: a psychological study of rural

and urban students, Light and life Publishers, New Delhi, 1980. 7. Saraswathi S., Youth in India, ICSSR, 1988.

8. Simhadri Yedla, youth in the Contemporary World, Mittal Pub., Delhi, 1989.

9. Simhadri Yedla, Campling Programme for youth, Training, Orientation and Research Centres NSS, New Delhi, 1994.

10. Simhadri Yedla, International Youth Year 1985, Gandhiji University, Kottayam,1985.

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MP404 (MP3). Health and Hospital Information Systems

Course Objectives 1. Inculcate awareness about he need for a systems approach to decision making process in

hospitals;

2. Stress the need for building and effective information system in the health and hospital

environment using computers and to

3. Develop understanding about the concepts involved in computers,

communication and MIS.

Course Outline Module I Concept of Health; Health Care and Hospitals, Indian Health Care System, Government

-Health Care Interface; Hospital as a Subsystem of Health Care System. National Health

Policy, Health – Planning – Programmes for Health in the Five Year Plans.

Module II Hospital Functions; Hospital Organizations, Classifications of Hospitals; Components of

A Hospital System; Changing Role of Hospital Administration; Need for Managerial

Functional Specialists; Decision making in Hospitals, Understanding Decision Making

Process.

Module III Drawbacks of Hospital Communication System; Need for System approach to Hospital;

Concepts of Computers and Communication Technology, Database, Concepts, Networks

And Communication; Types of Networks, Network Topologies.

Module IV Quality Assurance in Hospital Services – General consideration setting the standard

associated problem, improving the quality of Hospital Services.

Module V Information Technology in Hospitals, Information System Concepts, Types of Information

Systems; Hospital Information System; Systems analysis and Design of Hospital

Information Systems; Design Consideration; Development Approaches; Implementation

Strategies.

Module V I Functionality of Computerized Hospital Information Systems, Merits and Demerits of

CHIS, Trends in HIS; HIS as a Control System; Resource Utilization & Control in

Hospitals, Issues and Challenges of Hospital Management.

References 1. Hospital Information Systems – The Next Generation, Velde, Rudi Can deSpringer

Verlag, 1992.

2. Korner Antony & Duncan Neuhasuser, Health Services Management, Ann Arbor Health Administration Press, 1976.

3. Lele R.D., Computers in Medicine, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd., New Delhi, 1988

4. Mc Gibony, Principles of Hospital Administration, G.P. Pautam’s sons, New York, 1969.

5. Montague Brown & Barbara R. Mc Coo. Multi Hospital Systems Strategies for Organization and management.

6. Saini, Anil Kumar Management Information System (MIS) in Hospitals, Deep & deep

Pub.,1993. 7. S.L. Goel and R.Kumar, Hospital Administration and Management 3 Vol., New Delhi,

Kalinga Publications.

8. S.L.Goel, Health Care Services, Vol. 1,2,&3. 9. Srinivasan, Management Process in Health Care, Voluntary. Health association of

India, New Delhi.

10. Ward, John, Principles of Information systems Management, Routledge London, 1995.

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MP405 (MP4). Community Health Management in Social Work

Course Objectives 1. Analyze the concept of health in the context of development.

2. Develop an understanding of integrated approach to health;

3. Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and their implications for social work

practice;

4. Impart knowledge on the concepts community mental health, community participation, vital

health indicators and demographic data and the uses of these health information for a better

approach to policy making and planning the health sector; and to

5. Equip social work students to provide preventive care, counseling, and management of

HIV/AIDS patients.

Course Outline Module I Meaning and scope of epidemiology: Models and factors associated with health and

Diseases. Environmental Health, Nutritional Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health

And Reproductive Health.

Module II Health statistics and health indicator: Morbidity, Mortality: Data sources, collection

analysis and uses; Health information System: Use of Computers; Primary health care and

Community participation; Organizational aspects of community health; Clinical care,

Physical aspects of community health; Psychological aspects of community health; special

Aspects of community health-Drugs and alcoholism. Preventive and promotive health

care.

Module III Population policy, Planning and Management. Population Dynamics in India and Kerala.

Module IV Consumer Health and Health products: quackery, protecting health consumers, consumer

Laws on Health, consumer action, consumer agencies.

Module V Health Education: Meaning, importance, principles & components of the concept of health

Education. Communication in Health Education – Mass media, Audio-visual aids.

Voluntary & Governmental Agencies for Health Education Programmes. Evaluation of

Health Education programmes in India and its significance.

Module V I Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What is AIDS? – Routes of transmitting

AIDS in India – Need for Social Work intervention – Skills and Abilities for dealing with

HIV/AIDS. Social Reality and Law. Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitative

programmes & services in the area of HIV/AIDS.

References 1. Abelin, T.Brzenski Z.J., and Carstairs, V.D. “Measurement in Health Promotion and

Protection” 1987, WHO, Copenhagen. 2. Alderson, M. “A Introduction to Epidemiology”. 2nd ed.1983. Mac-Millan, London.

3. AIDS and family Education – Gracious Thomas, Rawat Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.

4. AIDS Prevention through Health promotion by WHO. 5. AIDS’S Social Work and Law – Gracious Thomas, N.P.Sinha, Johnson, Rawat

publication, New Delhi, 1997.

6. Anssi. Perakyla, AIDS Counselling – Institutional Interaction and Clinical Practice, Combridge, University Press, 1995.

7. Francis C.M., Pomotion of Mental Health with community participation. The center for

Health Care Research and Education, Kerala,1991. 8. Green L.W and Anderson, C.L., “community Health” 5th ed. 1986. Times Mirror Mosby, St. Louis.

9. Pavri Khorshed M., Challenge of AIDS, National Boom