MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

Detailed Syllabus

Semester Pattern -Calender Year 2021 onwards

Department of Social Work

School of Social Sciences
TAMIL NADU OPENUNIVERSITY
577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
Tamilnadu, India

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Semester Pattern

Programme’s Mission and Objectives

The Social Work Profession promotes social change, Problem solving in human relationships and
empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well being. (IASSW/IFSW 2001). Social
Workers are needed all over the world to bring about developmental changes in individuals and
communities. The foremost objective of this programme is to inculcate social responsibility and
equip the learners with, Social Work skills, knowledge on scientific processes and make them deal
with social problems by enabling socialtransformation

PROGRAMME LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)

PLO1To impart need-based, innovative and professional training in social work leading to the
professional degree of M.S.W
PLO2Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
PLO3Communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life
experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
PLO4understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights
at the individual and system levels.

PLO5Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service
delivery, and access to social services.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMESS (PSO)

PSO1.To prepare professionals to practice in diverse social work settings and also address
contemporary issues and concerns such as of marginalized and exclusive population;
PSO2.To make learners- the young professionals sensitive to the needs of the people at individuals,
group and community levels and to social problems in changing social, cultural and techno-
economic context;
PSO3.To develop young professionals with good communication skills and quest for a
selfmotivated life-long learning, focusing on skilling and re-skilling in their respective field
of social work practice;
PSO4.To develop in the graduates a perspective on understanding planning and development at the
national and international levels; and also thrust on national policies directed towards
achieving sustainable development
PSO5.To imbibe in the learners the values of social justice, human rights, empathy, hard and honest
work- thereby developing in them the vision to work towards an egalitarian society.

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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this programme, the learner will be able to
PL01. avail wide range of career opportunities in Industry, Education, Health, Correctional
service, Family and Child Welfare and other Social Work and Social Service Sectors;
PLO2. support the society through caring for the individuals, groups with same problem,
marginalized communities and weaker sections of the society
PLO3. execute community development and skilldevelopment programmes
PLO4.Upskill in the areas of Case work, Group Work, Community Organization, Social
Action and Field Work
PLO5. pursue higher studies
PLO6. Develop employability skills required for Rural, Urban and Tribal Development.

Course Evaluation
Course
S. No Course Title CIA TEE Total Credit
Code
s
Semester -I
CoreI MSWS-11 Introduction to Social 30 70 100 4
1.
Work
CoreII MSWS-12 Social Work Practice with 30 70 100 4
2.
Individuals
CoreIII MSWS-13 Social Work practice With 30 70 100 4
3.
Groups
4. Elective-1 MSWSA-11 Sociology for Social Work 30 70 100 2
CoreIV MSWS-14 Economic and Political 30 70 100 2
5.
System
Semester -II
CoreV MSWS-21 Community Organization 30 70 100 4
6.
and Social Action
CoreVI MSWS-22 Social Welfare 30 70 100 4
7.
Administration
CoreVII MSWS-23 Human Rights and Social 30 70 100 4
8.
Legislations
Elective-2 MSWSA-21 Psychology For Social 30 70 100 2
9.
Work
CoreVIII MSWS-F1 Field Work (orientation 30 70 100 6
10.
Visits)
Semester -III
CoreIX MSWS-31 Social Work Research and 30 70 100 4
11.
Statistics
CoreX MSWS-32 Communication for Social 30 70 100 2
12.
Work
13. CoreXI MSWS-33 Fields of Social Work 1 30 70 100 4
CoreXII MSWS-34 Social Entrepreneurship 30 70 100 2
14.
and Management

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 Elective-3 MSWS-F2 Field Work practicum 30 70 100 6
15.
(Concurrent)
Semester -IV
CoreXIII MSWS-41 Counseling Skills and 30 70 100 4
16. Techniques for Social
Work
17. CoreXIV MSWS-42 Disaster Management 30 70 100 2
18. CoreXV MSWS-43 Fields of Social Work - II 30 70 100 4
19. CoreXVI MSWS-44 Youth Development 30 70 100 2
20. Elective-4 MSWS-P1 Dissertation 30 70 100 6
600 1400 2000 72

PROJECT WORK:
Every student is required to select an issue / problem to complete a research project
under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacher currently working in any
affiliated college / research institute / university and approved by TNOU for the purpose
of research guidance. The project report should be in the format prescribed by TNOU
and should contain a minimum of 75 pages and maximum 100 pages inclusive of all
tables, diagrams, annexure. The report will be assessed by the respective Research
Guide for 30 marks (Internal Assessment) and the remaining 70 marks (External) will
be awarded by a panel of experts through central evaluation conducted by TNOU.

FIELD WORK PRACTICUM

The programme has been designed keeping in mind the ODL aspects in such a manner
that the learners can learn different courses though undergoing the Self Learning
Materials designed for the specific programme and also do field-work to be supervised
by the counselors. Learners are required to undergo fieldwork in a social welfare agency
of their choice .Fieldwork may commence with orientation visits to selected welfare
agencies. They may proceed with placement in various government and voluntary
welfare institutions, hospitals, factories, community development blocks, community
centers, etc.. Field work should be done under competent supervision provided by the
academic counselors at their respective Learner Support Centres and Agency
Supervisors.Field Work is compulsory in the I, II and III semesters. The learners have
to submit the Field Work Reports in the prescribed format before the commencement of
semester examinations.

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 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
Programme Structure

TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY

Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Social Work
COURSE CODE : MSWS-11
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1.Inculcate Social Work Concepts, Values and Principles of Social Work profession.
CO2. To understand history and evolution of social work profession, both in India and the West
CO3. Discuss the significance of Contemporary Social Work to bring social change
CO4. To develop insights into the origin and development of ideologies and approaches to social
change
CO5. To develop Skills to understand contemporary reality in its historical context

BLOCK 1 NAME OF THE BLOCK

UNIT-1 – Concept of Social Work
1.1- Meaning Definition, basic Assumptions, Objectives, and Scope
1.2- Functions of Social Work- Preventive, Remedial,
Developmental
UNIT-2-Introduction to Methods of Social Work
2.1 Primary Methods
2.2 Secondary Methods
UNIT-3Basic Concepts of Social Work
3.1 Basic Concepts I
Social Welfare, Social Service, Social reform, Social Justice, Social
Security, Human Rights,
3.2 Basic Concepts II
Social Policy, Social legislation, Social development and Social
Administration.
UNIT-4 Religio Philosophical Foundation

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 4.1 Contribution of Religious Movements in the Development of Social
Work.
4.2 Contribution of Social and Political Movements in the Development
of Social Work

BLOCK 2 Historical Development of Social Work

UNIT-5 Professional Development of Social Work
5.1 –Development of Social Work in UK and USA
5.2- History of Social Work profession in India
UNIT-6Demography and Indian Society
6.1-Demographic Characteristics of Indian Society
6.2-Complexity of Indian Society
BLOCK3 UNIT-7Professionalization of Social Work I
7.1 Concept, Values and Philosophy
7.2 Principles of Social Work
UNIT-8 Professionalization of Social Work II
8.1 Code of Ethics in social Work profession
8.2 Professional Social Workers Association in India and
Abroad
UNIT 9 Generalist Social Work
9.1Definition and concept-Critical thinking skills
9.2 Planned Change Process

BLOCK 4 Contemporary Ideologies for Social Change and Development

UNIT-10Contemporary Ideologies for Social Change
10.1 Neo-Liberalism, Globalization, Postmodernism
10.2 Feminism, Multiculturalism
UNIT 11 Ideology of Development
11.1 Sustainable and people Centred Development
11.2 Non-Governmental Organisations
BLOCK 5 Fields of Social Work
UNIT 12 Educational Social Work
12.1 Types of Problems in Educational Setting
12.2 Role of Social Worker

UNIT 13 Industrial Social Work

13.1 Types of Problems in Industrial Setting

13.2 Role of Social Worker

UNIT 14 Social Work in Community Settings

14.1 Rural, Urban and Tribal Community Development
14.2 Role of Social Worker

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 UNIT 15 Criminology and Correctional Administration
15.1 Correctional Services
15.2 Role of Social Worker
UNIT 16 Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
16.1 Scope of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
16.2 Role of Social Worker

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Adams, R. Social Work and Empowerment. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
2. Alston, M. and McKinnon, J. Social Work – Fields of Practice. Australia: Oxford U P, 2003.
3. Anand, C.L, Equality, Justice and Reserve Discrimination, Popular book service, New Delhi.
1982
4. Banks, S. Ethics and Values in Social Work. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2001.
5. Bogo, M. Social Work Practice- Concepts, Processes and Interviewing.New York: Columbia
University Press, 2006.
6. Clark, L., C. Social Work Ethics – Politics, Principles and Practice. New York: Palgrave
Macmillan, 2001.
7. Dominelli, L.D., Social Work: Theory and Practice for a Changing Profession, Cambridge,
Policy Press, 2004.
8. Jainendra Kumar, An Introduction to Social Work, JhaAnmol Publications Ltd, New Delhi,
2002
9. Joshi, S., C. Hand Book of Social Work. New Delhi: Akansha, 2004.

Web Resources
1. https://socialworkeducationbd.blogspot.com/2017/08/functions-of-social-work.html
2. http://smartprep.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Social-Work-Nature-Scope-Goals-and-
Functions.pdf.
3. https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MSW/PAPER-1.pdf
4. https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/history-of-social-work/
COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the Introduction to Social Work, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Apply Values and Principles of Social Work profession.

CLO2. Describe the History of Social Work in India and Abroad
CLO3.. Discuss and Describe Contemporary Social Work
CLO4. Compare and apply Contemporary Ideologies for Social Change and Development.
CLO5. Apply Social Work values in various fields of social work.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Sociology for Social Work
COURSE CODE : MSWSA-11
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Enhance Sociological knowledge for effective social Work practice.

CO2. Familiarize on basic Concepts of Society

CO3. Upgrade knowledge on basic Elements of Society

CO4. Discuss Demographic Characteristics of Indian Society

CO5. Describe sociological concepts essential for Social Work profession

BLOCK 1 NAME OF THE BLOCK

UNIT-1 – Introduction to Sociology
1.1- Meaning Definition and Scope
1.2- Basic Concepts of Society
UNIT-2- Basic Elements of Society
2.1 Individuals and Society
2.2 Communities –Types and Characteristics
2.3 Society and Groups
2..4 Sociology and Social Work

BLOCK 2 Understanding Demography

UNIT-3 Introduction to Demography
3.1 –Understanding Demography
3.2- Demographic Characteristics of Indian Society

BLOCK 3 Understanding Society

UNIT-4 Perspectives of Society
4.1 Structuralism Functionalism and Evolutionary Theories
4.2 Conflict Theory and Theory of Social Action
UNIT 5 Society- Culture, Stratification, Social Control

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 5.1 Definition and Components of Culture
5.2 Socialization- Meaning and Agencies
5.3 Social Stratification- Forms and Characteristics
Indian Caste System - Class System- Gender Roles and Inequalities-Social
Status and Role

BLOCK 4 Social Change and Social Movements

UNIT 6 Social Change
6.1 –Concept and Theories
UNIT-7Social Reform Movements in India
7.1 Religious and Social Movements
Arya Samaj and Brahmo samaj,Chipko Movement, NarmadhaBachaoAndolan,
BachpanBachaoAndolan,
7.2 Backward Class Movements
7.3 Agrarian Movements.
BLOCK 5 Social Institutions and Functions
UNIT- 8 Various Social Institutions
8.1Marriage and Family
8.2 Religious and Political institutions
8.3 Education in India
8.4 Contemporary Economic System

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Frances V Moulder - Social problems of the modern world, Eve Haward, U.S.A
2. Mandan G.R. - Indian Social Problems, Vol. I and II
3. Vidhya Bushan - Introduction to Sociology
4. Maclver and Page - Sociology : An Introduction
5. Rao M.S.A. - Urban Sociology in India
6. Sharma K Rajendra - Indian Society – Institutions and Change
7. Upadhyaya V.P. Sharma - Contemporary Indian Society
8. Sharma, Ramnath - Indian Society
9. Elliot &Merrial - Social Disorganization.

Web resources

1. https://lighttheminds.com/causes-of-dowry-system-social-effects-and-how-to-stop/
2. http://pune.gen.in/india/dowry-system-india-causes-effects-solution/5873/
3. https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lesy102.pdf

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 4. https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/society/7-most-important-elements-of-society-
society/6242

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, learners would be able to:

CLO1. Apply Sociological knowledge for effective social Work practice.

CLO2. Explain basic Concepts of Society

CLO3. Illustrate basic Elements of Society

CLO4. Describe and relate Demographic Characteristics of Indian Society

CLO5. Demonstrate sociological concepts essential for Social Work profession

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 Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social Work Practice with Individuals

COURSE CODE : BSWS-21

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1.Describe the concepts in Case work Method and its application.

CO2. Describe Historical development of Social Case Work
CO3. Explain Case worker- client relationship
CO4. Explain Case work process
CO5. Develop skills for Casework application.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Case Work

UNIT-1 –
1.1 Case work: Historical development, scope and limitations,
1.2 Its importance and relationship with other methods of social work.
UNIT-2
1.1 Basic components social work: person, problem, place, process and
2.2 Principles of casework

BLOCK 2 Case Work Process and Method

UNIT 3
3.1 Case worker- client relationship: meaning and its importance,
3.2 characteristics of professional relationship, empathy, transference and counter
transference, resistance,
3.3 Sustaining the relationship, genuineness, unconditional positive regard and
disclosure.
UNIT 4
4.1 Case work process: intake and exploration, Analysis and assessment,

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 4.2 Ppsychosocial diagnosis, formulation of goals, prioritization of needs,
development of action plan, use of contacts intervention,

UNIT 5
5.1 Use of supportive methods and techniques of direct influence.
5.2 Importance of involvement and collateral contacts in the entire process.

BLOCK 3 Case Work Approaches

UNIT-6
6.1 Approaches to practice: Psycho-social, functional, problem solving,
6.2 Crisis intervention and eclectic approaches for practice.
UNIT-7
7.1 Case work interviewing: Principles, Techniques and skills in case work.
7.2 Recording: Types of records and Record Maintenance
BLOCK 4 Basics of Counselling
UNIT-8
8.1 Counseling: Nature, Definition and goals of counseling.
8.2 Communication: Importance of listening in counseling,
UNIT 9
9.1 counseling process, skills and techniques,
9.2 Characteristics of an effective counselor.
UNIT 10
10.1 Types of counseling: individual, group, marital, student and industrial
counseling, 10.2 Career guidance, difference between counseling and guidance.

BLOCK 5 Case Work in Fields of Social work

UNIT 11
11.1Case work practice in different settings- Concept and Meaning
11.2correctional settings, schools,
UNIT 12-
Case Work Practice in Industrial setting,
UNIT 13
13.1 De-addiction and detoxification centers,
13.2 Case work with the physically handicapped,
UNIT 14
14.1 Case work practice for aged, terminally ill,
14.2 HIV/AIDS patients and families.

Books for reference:

1. Hollis, Flerence; case work –A psychosocial Therapy New York; Random house; 1964.

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2. Mathew, Grace 1992, An instruction to social case work, TLSS, Bombay.

3. Pearlmann Helen, Social case work; The university of Chicago press.

4. Timmis, Noel; Recording in social work London; Routledge & Kegan paul, 1972.

5. Robert, Robert & Robert Nee (eas); Theories of social case work, university of Chicago, 1970.

6. Gore M.S: Social work education, Asia Publishing house, 1965.

Web Resources

1. https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MSW/Paper-5.pdf
2. http://www.ignou.ac.in/upload/bswe-02-block1-unit-2-small-size.pdf
3. https://www.bdu.ac.in/schools/social-sciences/social-
work/docs/studymaterials/Social_Case_Work_Practice_Working_with_Individuals_unit_1.pd
f
4. https://mgcub.ac.in/pdf/material/202004281034456ebed4ce33.pdf
5. khsou.ac.in/eslm/E-
SLM_Main/1st%20Sem/Master%20Degree/MSW/Social%20Case%20Work/Block%20
-%201/PDF/Unit%20-%207.pdf
COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the this course, the learner will be able to,

CO1.Apply the concepts in Case work Method and its application.

CO2. Describe and elaborate Historical development of Social Case Work
CO3. Perform Case worker- client relationship
CO4. Perform and EvaluateCase work process
CO5. Apply skills for Casework process.

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social work Practice With Groups

COURSE CODE : MSWS-13

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Describe Characteristics, types and functions of group Understand Social Group
CO2.Work Method and its application.
CO3.Explain the Models of group development
CO4.Explain Group process in the Social Group work
CO5.Illustrate and explain requisite skills for Group Work application.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Group

UNIT-1 –

1.1 Social Group: Definition, characteristics, types and functions of group - \

1.2 Models of group development, basic human needs met by groups at different
stages of group development.

UNIT-2

2.1 Group process: Bond, Acceptance, Isolation, Rejection,

2.2 Sub-Group formation, withdrawal and Control.

BLOCK 2 Group Work Process

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 UNIT 3
3.1 Social Group Work: Meaning, definition, purpose, principles,
3.2 models and Historical Development of Group Work.

UNIT-4
4.1 Group Work process: Intake study, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evaluation, Follow-up
and Termination.
BLOCK 3 Programme Planning

UNIT 5
5.1 Programme Planning: Meaning, definition, principles,
5.2 process and the place of agency in Programme planning.
UNIT 6
6.1 Programme laboratory values and techniques: Games, Singing, Dancing,
6.2 Dramatics, Street play, Puppetry
UNIT-7
7.1 Group discussions, Parties, Excursion
7.2 Psycho-drama, Socio-drama, Role play, Brain Storming
7.3 Camping, Planning and Conducting Camps

BLOCK 4 Skills of Group Worker

UNIT-8 :
8.1 Leadership: concepts, definition, theories,
8.2 Leadership Types, characteristics, functions and qualities of leader.
UNIT-9
9.1 Group Work Supervision: meaning, need, purpose,
9.2 Tasks, type, purpose and functions of supervision.
UNIT-10
Group work tools: Sociometry and Sociogram.

BLOCK 5 Group Work Recording

UNIT 11
11.1 Group Work Recording: meaning, purpose,
11.2 Principles of Group Work and summary records.
11.3 Supervision – Need and Importance
UNIT-12
12.1Group work evaluation: meaning and its place in group work,
12.2 Steps in group work evaluation.
UNIT-13
13.1 Role of Group worker: as enabler, stimulator, supporter, guide, educator,
therapist and supervisor.
UNIT-14

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 14.1 Applications of group work methods in different settings- Educational, Hospital,
Correctional, Industrial etc.
Books for reference:
1. Fred Milson: Skills in Social Group Work (Published September 28th 1973 by Routledge &
Kegan Paul Books

2. Gisela Konapka G: Social Group work – A helping process, Engle Wood, Cliffs. N.J., Prentice
Hall, 1983

3. HarleighB.Trecker; Social Group work, Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall; NJ

4.

Web resources

https://www.socialworkin.com/2019/11/group-process-in-social-group-work.html

https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/51363/1/Block-4.pdf

https://www.msf.gov.sg/ODGSW/documents/2018-Family-Service-Centre-Code-of-Social-Work-
Practice-CSWP-Group-Work-Practice-Guide.pdf

https://www.msf.gov.sg/ODGSW/documents/2018-Family-Service-Centre-Code-of-Social-Work-
Practice-CSWP-Group-Work-Practice-Guide.pdf

ttps://www.sweducarebd.com/2018/08/stages-of-social-work-group-formation.html

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the this course, the l;earner will be able to

• Implement Social Group Work Methods, techniques and its process

• apply the Social group Work Method in social Work fields
• Evaluate Group work Process
• Develop skills for Group Work application
• Critically Analyze the Group work Process.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Economic and Political Systems
COURSE CODE : MSWS-14
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Familiar with the economic and political concepts relevant for social Work
CO2. Describe the economic reforms in India
CO3. Describe Demographic Features and Indicators of Development
CO4. Developmental Issues in India
CO5. Administrative Structure of India
COURSE SYLLABUS

BLOCK 1Basic Concepts for Economic and Political System

UNIT-1 – Indian Economic policies – Pre and Post reforms

UNIT-2- Development Strategies in India-Planning

BLOCK 2 Indian Economy

UNIT-3Economic Reforms in India
3.1 Economic reforms in India since 1991,
3.2 GDP growth and poverty reduction
3.3 Economic reforms and Industrial growth.
UNIT-4 Demographic Features and Indicators of Development

4.1 Trends in Population growth

4.2 Life Expectancy
4.3 Nature of Population problems in India

BLOCK 3 Developmental Issues in India

UNIT-5 Unemployment in India

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 5.1 - Various issues in development -Problems of Agriculture labour – Population and
Economic Development
5.2- Government policies for unemployment.
UNIT-6Indian Economic Policies -Pre and Post reforms
6.1 Liberalization of Economy
6.2Process of Economic Police formulation.
6.3 Economic reforms and reduction of regional disparities.

BLOCK4 Administrative Structures

UNIT 7 Committees of Indian Parliament
7.1 Organization of parliamentary committees
7.2 Functions of various committees of Lok sabha
7.3 Law making procedure
7.4 Functions of statutory committee
7.5 General features of law-making by the union

BLOCK 5Council of Ministers and Prime ministers

UNIT-8 Council of Ministers and Prime ministers
8.1 Structure and tenure of council of ministers
8.2 Distinction between cabinet and council of ministers
8.3 Powers and functions of cabinet
UNIT-9. Judicial system in India
9.1 Supreme court
9.2 State high court
9.3 Appointment of judges
9.4 Constitutional basis of judicial review in India.

References:

1.Agarwal, A.N. Indian Economy: Nature, Problem and Progress. New Delhi: VikasNirajPrakash,
1994.

2.Dutt, Ruddar, Sundharam, K.P. M. Indian Economy. New Delhi: Chand & Company, 2006.

3.Kumar, H. Social Work and Developmental Issues. New Delhi: Aakar Books, 2005.

Web Resources

1. https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/political-science/six-models-of-development/40382
2. https://byjus.com/commerce/economic-reforms/
3. https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/geography/7-striking-features-of-indian-
demography/42397
4. https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2010/08/ten-developmental-issues-indian-government-must-
concentrate-on/

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COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Comprehend the economic and political concepts relevant for Social Work
CLO2. Analyze the economic reforms in India
CLO3. Illustrate the Demographic Features and Indicators of Development
CLO4. Interpret the Developmental Issues in India
CLO5.Explain the Administrative Structure of India

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 தமிழ் நாடுதிறந் தநிலைப் பை் கலைக்கழகம்
தமிழியை் மற் றும் பண்பாட்டுப் புைம்
சென்லன – 15

பருவம் -3 SEMESTER -3

பாடப் சபயர் : தமிழ் - 2 ( தமிழ் -2 )

(Course Title)
பாடக்குறியீடு : BFTM-03
(Course Code)
பாடகற் றை் அளசவண் : 3
(Course Credits)

பாடநநாக்கங் கள்

1. தமிழிலுள் ளசங் கஇலக்கியம் , காப்பியஇலக்கியம் ,

நீ திஇலக்கியம் குறித்துஅறிமுகநிலலயில் மாணவர்களுக்குஅறிமு
கம் சசய் வததாடு,
தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறுகுறித்தும் அறிமுகம் சசய் தல

பாடத்திலனப் படிப் பதாை் விலளயும் பயன்கள்

1. தமிழிலுள் ளசங் கஇலக்கியம் , காப்பியஇலக்கியம் ,

நீ திஇலக்கியம் குறித்துஅறிமுகநிலலயில் மாணவர்களுக்குஅறிமு

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 கம் சசய் வததாடு,
தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறுகுறித்தும் எடுத்துலரப்பார்கள் .
அறிமுகம் சசய் தல் .

பிரிவு - 1 எட்டுத்ததொகை - புறநொனூறு

எட்டுத்ததொகைஅறிமுைம் - புறநொனூறு -
அதியமொன் தநடுமொனஞ் சிகயஔகையொர்பொடியது(புறம் . 91)
- வைள் பொரிகயை்ைபிலர்பொடியது (புறம் . 107) -
கையொவிை்வைொப்தபரும் வபைகனப்பரணர்பொடியது (புறம் .
142) -
பொண்டியன் ஆரியப்பகடைடந்ததநடுஞ் தெழியன் பொடல் (புறம்
. 183) - வெரமொன் ைகணை்ைொல் இரும் தபொகறபொடல் (புறம் . 74) -
தபொன் முடியொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 312) - ஔகையொர்பொடல் (புறம் .
91) - தபருங் வைொப்தபண்டுபொடல் (புறம் . 248)-
ைணியன் பூங் குன் றனொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 192) -
நரிதைருஉத்தகலயொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 195) -
ததொடித்தகலவிழுத்தண்டினொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 243) -
பூதப்பொண்டியன் மகனவிதபருங் வைொப்தபண்டுபொடல் (புறம் .
248)

பிரிவு - 2 நற் றிலண, குறுந்சதாலக

அைத்திகணபொடல் ைள் - அன் பின் ஐந்திகண - நற் றிகண -
குறுந்ததொகை - பொடப்பகுதி - நற் றிகணயில் குறிஞ் சி (1) –
முல் கல (142) - மருதம் (210) – தநய் தல் (172) - பொகல(284) -
குறுந்ததொகையில் குறிஞ் சி(40) - முல் கல (167) - மருதம் (8) -
தநய் தல் (290) – பொகல(135).

பிரிவு - 3 ைலித்ததொகை
ைலித்ததொகை - ஐந்திகணபொடியபுலைர்ைள் – பொகலை்ைலி (9)-
பொகலபொடியதபருங் ைடுங் வைொ -
குறிஞ் சிை்ைலிைபிலர்பொடல் (51) -
தநய் தல் ைலிநல் லந்துைனொர்பொடல் (133).

பிரிவு - 4 பத்துப் பொட்டு – தநடுநல் வொகட

பத்துப்பொட்டுஅறிமுைம் - தநடுநல் ைொகட -
இரண்டுைளம் தைொண்டநொடைம் வபொன் றது - தநடுநல் ைொகட -
அைமொபுறமொ? - ைொகடை்ைொலைருணகன -

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 அரண்மகனத்வதொற் றம் - அந்தப்புரஅகமப்பு -
அரசியின் இல் லமும் படுை்கையும் -
புகனயொஓவியம் ைடுப்பஅரசி - வதொழியர்,
தெவிலியர்அரசிகயஆற் றுதல் -
உவரொகிணிகயநிகனத்துஅரசியின் தபருமுெ்சு -
பொெகறயில் அரென் - முன் வனொன் முகறமுகறைொட்டல் -
நள் தளன் யொமத்தும் பள் ளிை்தைொள் ளொன் - தநடியைொகட -
பிரிவுத்துயர்ப்படும் அரசிை்கு -
பொெகறயில் பணிதைொட்டும் இரவிலும் தூங் ைொமல் புண்பட்டவீ
ரகரப்பொர்ை்ைைந்தஅரெனுை்குதநடுநல் ைொகடதபயர்ப்தபொரு
த்தம் .
பிரிவு - 5 திருை்குறள்
பதிதனன் கீழ் ை்ைணை்கு - அறிமுைம் - திருை்குறள் - முப்பொல் -
பொடப்பகுதி - தீகமயிலொததெொல் லுதல் ைொய் கம -
தநஞ் ெமும் ைொய் கமயும் - ைொய் கமஎல் லொஅறமும் தரும் -
அைம் தூய் கம - முயற் சிப்பதுசிறப் பு -
முயற் சியில் லொதைனதுநன் கம - ைறுகமை்குை்ைொரணம் -
முயற் சிவிடற் பொலதுஅன் று -
தகலவியின் குறிப் பிகனத்தகலைன் அறிதல் -
நொணமும் மகிழ் ெசி
் யும் அறிதல் -
அயலைர்வபொல் தெொல் லினும் குறிப்பறிதல் -
அைள் நகைப்பின் நன் கமை்குறிப்பு -
வதொழிதனை்குள் வளதெொன் னது.

பிரிவு - 6 நொலடியொர், பழத ொழிநொனூறு

தெல் ைம் ெைடை்ைொல் வபொலைரும் - தபண்ைல் வி -
ைல் விஅழவைஅழகு - ைல் விைகரயிலைற் பைர்நொள் சில -
நொய் அகனயொர்வைண்கம -
ைொல் ைொல் வநொய் ைொட்டுைர்தபொதுமைளிர் -
குலவிெ்கெைல் லொமல் பொைம் படும் - நொய் தபற் றததங் ைம் பழம்
- நுணலும் தன் ைொயொல் தைடும் - நிகறகுடம் நீர்த்ளும் பல் இல் -
இகறத்வதொறும் ஊறும் கிணறு

பிரிவு - 7 ஏலொதி, திரிைடுை ் , ஆசொரை்கைொகவ

அன் புகடயொர்ை்குஉள் ளஆறுகுணம் -
எழுத்தின் ைனப்வபைனப்பு -
யொருை்தைல் லொம் ஈதல் வைண்டும் ? திரிைடுைம் வபொலும் மருந்து
- இம் மூன் றும் நன் கமபயத்தல் இல -

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 இைர்மூைர்தபய் எனப்தபய் யும் மகழ -
முந்கதவயொர்ைண்டமுகற - என் றும் அகெயொதஉள் ளத்தைர் -
திறத்துளிைொழ் தும் என் பொர் - வபகதைள் அல் லொர்புைொஅர்.

பிரிவு - 8 இன்னொநொற் பது, இனியகவநொற் பது

ைடனுகடயொர்ைொணப்புைல் - உணர்ைொர்உணரொை்ைகட -
யொம் என் பைதரொடுநட்பு - இளகமயுள் மூப்புப்புைல் -
ததொன் கமஉகடயொர்தைடல் - எகனமொண்பும் தொன் இனிது -
ஈதல் எத்துகணயும் ஆற் றஇனிது -
திறம் ததரிந்துைொழ் தல் இனிது -
அறிந்துஉகரத்தல் ஆற் றஇனிது - ைற் றலின் ைொழ் இனியதுஇல் .

பிரிவு - 9 சிலப் பதிைொர ் –

ைனொத்திற ் உகரத்தைொகத
சிலப்பதிைொரம் - அகமப்பியல் விளை்ைம் -
ைொப்பியை்ைகதெ்சூழல் - ைொகதயின் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம் -
அைனைர்ைருணகன - மொலதிபொலளிை்ைப்பொலைன் வெொர்தல் -
பொெண்டெ்ெொத்தற் குப்பொடுகிடந்தமொலதி -
இடுபிணம் தின் னும் இடொகினிப்வபய் -
பொெண்டெ்ெொத்தனின் அருளுதவி - வதைந்திைகத -
ைண்ணகிதொன் ைண்டைனவுகரத்தல் - பீடுஅன் று -
வைொைலன் ைருகை - சிலம் புளதைொண்ம் .

பிரிவு - 10 ணிக ைகல –

ஆபுத்திரன்திற ் அறிவித்தைொகத
மணிவமைகலைர்ப்பியஅகமப்பு - முன் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம் -
ைகதநிைழும் சூழல் - ைொகதயின் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம் -
அபஞ் சிைன் மகனவிெொலிஈன் றகுழவி - ஆபொலுட்டிைளர்த்தல்
- ஆமைன் அல் லன் என் மைன் - ஆபுத்திரன் ைல் விைற் றல் -
புகலசூழவைள் வி - நள் ளிருளில் தைொண்டுநடை்குைன் -
நீ மைன் அல் லொய் நிைழ் ந்தகதஉகரயொய் -
இததனொடுைந்ததெற் றம் என் கன - சிறிகயநீ ,
அைஆமைன் அதற் குஒத்தகன -
ஆதைொடுைந்தஅழிகுலம் உண்வடொ?.

பார்லவநூை் கள் :

1. புறநானூறுமூலமும் உலரயும் , (இரண்டுசதாகுதிகள் ) ஔலவசு.

துலரசாமிப்பிள் லளஉலர, கழகசவளியீடு, சசன் லன.

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2. நற் றிலணமூலமும் உலரயும் , (இரண்டுசதாகுதிகள் ) ஔலவசு.
துலரசாமிப்பிள் லளஉலர, அருணாபப்ளிதகஷன் ஸ், 13-1
உஸ்மான் சாலல, சசன் லன.
3. குறுந்சதாலகமூலமும் உலரயும் , டாக்டர்உ.தவ.
சாமிநாலதயர்உலர, கவீர்அறக்கட்டலள, சசன் லன.
4. கலித்சதாலகமூலமும் உலரயும் , சபருமலழப்புலவர்சபா.தவ.
தசாமசுந்தரனார்உலர, கழகசவளியீடு, சசன் லன.
5. சநடுநல் வாலடமூலமும் உலரயும் , சபருமலழப்புலவர்சபா.தவ.
தசாமசுந்தரனார்உலர, கழகசவளியீடு, சசன் லன.
6. திருக்குறள் – பரிதமலழகர்உலரயுடன் , ஸ்ரீகாசிமடம் ,
திருப்பனந்தாள் .
7. பதிசனன் கீழ் க்கணக்கு,
நியூசசஞ் சுரிபுக்ஹவுஸ்பிலரதவட்லிமிசடட், சசன் லன.
8. மு. வரதராசன் , தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு, சாகித்யஅக்காசதமி,
புதுசடல் லி,
9. மது. ச. விமலானந்தன் , தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு,
மீனாட்சிபுத்தகநிலலயம் , மதுலர.
10. தமிழண்ணல் , புதியதநாக்கில் தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு,
மீனாட்சிபுத்தகநிலலயம் , மதுலர.

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 BSW SYLLABUS
Tamil Nadu Open University
Name of the School
Chennai – 15

Part-II English Syllabus for All UG Programmes

Semester-III

Foundation in English-III (Soft Skills)

Course Code: BFEG-3 Credit: 3

Course Objectives

• To cultivate the positive mind

• To improve body language
• To develop interview skills
• To prepare a comprehensive CV
• To enhance interpersonal skills
Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Course, the learners will be able to:

• approach the life positively

• communicate in good manner
• join in a team in working place
• develop an impressive CV
• express managerial skills
Block-1 Introduction to Soft Skills

Soft Skills: An Introduction – Definition and Significance of Soft Skills; Process, Importance
and Measurment of Soft Skill Development- Self-Discovery: Discovering the Self; Setting
Goals; Beliefs, Values, Attitude, Virtue. 3. Positivity and Motivation: Developing Positive
Thinking and Attitude; Driving out Negativity; Meaning and Theories of Motivation;
Enhancing Motivation Levels.

Block-2 Body Language & Etiquettes

Non-Verbal Communication: Importance and Elements; Body Language- Social and Business.

Block-3 Group Discussion& Interview Skills

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Interviewer and Interviewee - in-depth perspectives- Before, During and After the Interview-
Tips for Success- Meaning, Types and Models, Group and Ethical Decision-Making, Problems
and Dilemmas in application of these skills

Block-4 Preparation of Curriculum Vitae’ (CV)

Definition of CV and its purposes- CV versus Resume- Rules- Covering Letter

Block-5 Emotional Intelligence Skills

Meaning, History, Features, Components, Intrapersonal and Management Excellence;

Strategies to enhance Emotional Intelligence.

References:

1. Dhanavel S.P. English and Soft Skills. Orient Blackswan India, 2010.
2. Ghosh B.N. (Ed.) Managing Soft Skills for Personality Development. McGraw Hill
India, 2012.
Web Resources:

1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_hs33/preview
2. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/107/109107121/

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 II of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Social Case Work

COURSE CODE : BSWS-21

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1.Describe the concepts in Case work Method and its application.

CO2. Describe Historical development of Social Case Work
CO3. Case worker- client relationship
CO4. Case work process
CO5. Develop skills for Casework application.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Case Work

UNIT-1 –
1.1 Case work: Historical development, scope and limitations,
1.2 Its importance and relationship with other methods of social work.
UNIT-2
1.1 Basic components social work: person, problem, place, process and
2.2 Principles of casework

BLOCK 2 Case Work Process and Method

UNIT 3
3.1 Case worker- client relationship: meaning and its importance,
3.2 characteristics of professional relationship, empathy, transference and
counter transference, resistance,
3.3 Sustaining the relationship, genuineness, unconditional positive regard and
disclosure.
UNIT 4
4.1 Case work process: intake and exploration, Analysis and assessment,
4.2 Ppsychosocial diagnosis, formulation of goals, prioritization of needs,
development of action plan, use of contacts intervention,

UNIT 5
5.1 Use of supportive methods and techniques of direct influence.
5.2 Importance of involvement and collateral contacts in the entire process.

BLOCK 3 Case Work Approaches

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 UNIT-6
6.1 Approaches to practice: Psycho-social, functional, problem solving,
6.2 Crisis intervention and eclectic approaches for practice.
UNIT-7
7.1 Case work interviewing: Principles, Techniques and skills in case work.
7.2 Recording: Types of records and Record Maintenance
BLOCK 4 Basics of Counselling
UNIT-8
8.1 Counseling: Nature, Definition and goals of counseling.
8.2 Communication: Importance of listening in counseling,
UNIT 9
9.1 counseling process, skills and techniques,
9.2 Characteristics of an effective counselor.
UNIT 10
10.1 Types of counseling: individual, group, marital, student and industrial
counseling, 10.2 Career guidance, difference between counseling and guidance.

BLOCK 5 1 Case work practice in different settings

UNIT 11
11.1Case work practice in different settings- Concept and Meaning
11.2correctional settings, schools,
UNIT 12-
Case Work Practice in Industrial setting,
UNIT 13
13.1 De-addiction and detoxification centers,
13.2 Case work with the physically handicapped,
UNIT 14
14.1 Case work practice for aged, terminally ill,
14.2 HIV/AIDS patients and families.
Books for reference:
1. Hollis, Flerence; case work –A psychosocial Therapy New York; Random house; 1964.

2. Mathew, Grace 1992, An instruction to social case work, TLSS, Bombay.

3. Pearlmann Helen, Social case work; The university of Chicago press.

4. Timmis, Noel; Recording in social work London; Routledge & Kegan paul, 1972.

5. Robert, Robert & Robert Nee (eas); Theories of social case work, university of Chicago,
1970.

6. Gore M.S: Social work education, Asia Publishing house, 1965.

Web Resources

6. https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MSW/Paper-5.pdf
7. http://www.ignou.ac.in/upload/bswe-02-block1-unit-2-small-size.pdf

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 8. https://www.bdu.ac.in/schools/social-sciences/social-
work/docs/studymaterials/Social_Case_Work_Practice_Working_with_Individuals_uni
t_1.pdf
9. https://mgcub.ac.in/pdf/material/202004281034456ebed4ce33.pdf
10. khsou.ac.in/eslm/E-
SLM_Main/1st%20Sem/Master%20Degree/MSW/Social%20Case%20Work/Bloc
k%20-%201/PDF/Unit%20-%207.pdf
COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the this course, the learner will be able to,

CO1.Apply the concepts in Case work Method and its application.

CO2. Describe and elaborate Historical development of Social Case Work
CO3. Perform Case worker- client relationship
CO4. Perform and EvaluateCase work process
CO5. Apply skills for Casework process.
Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

II of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Social group Work

COURSE CODE : BSWS-22

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Describe Characteristics, types and functions of group Understand Social Group
CO2.Work Method and its application.
CO3.Explain the Models of group development
CO4.Explain Group process in the Social Group work
CO5.Illustrate and explain requisite skills for Group Work application.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Group

UNIT-1 –

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 1.3 Social Group: Definition, characteristics, types and functions of group - \
1.4 Models of group development, basic human needs met by groups at different
stages of group development.

UNIT-2

2.1 Group process: Bond, Acceptance, Isolation, Rejection,

2.2 Sub-Group formation, withdrawal and Control.

BLOCK 2 Group Work Process

UNIT 3
3.1 Social Group Work: Meaning, definition, purpose, principles,
3.2 models and Historical Development of Group Work.

UNIT-4
4.1 Group Work process: Intake study, Diagnosis, Treatment, Evaluation,
Follow-up and Termination.
BLOCK 3 Programme Planning

UNIT 5
5.1 Programme Planning: Meaning, definition, principles,
5.2 process and the place of agency in Programme planning.
UNIT 6
6.1 Programme laboratory values and techniques: Games, Singing, Dancing,
6.2 Dramatics, Street play, Puppetry
UNIT-7
7.1 Group discussions, Parties, Excursion
7.2 Psycho-drama, Socio-drama, Role play, Brain Storming
7.3 Camping, Planning and Conducting Camps

BLOCK 4 Skills of Group Worker

UNIT-8 :
8.1 Leadership: concepts, definition, theories,
8.2 Leadership Types, characteristics, functions and qualities of leader.
UNIT-9
9.1 Group Work Supervision: meaning, need, purpose,
9.2 Tasks, type, purpose and functions of supervision.
UNIT-10
Group work tools: Sociometry and Sociogram.

BLOCK 5 Group Work Recording

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 UNIT 11
11.1 Group Work Recording: meaning, purpose,
11.2 Principles of Group Work and summary records.
11.3 Supervision – Need and Importance
UNIT-12
12.1Group work evaluation: meaning and its place in group work,
12.2 Steps in group work evaluation.
UNIT-13
13.1 Role of Group worker: as enabler, stimulator, supporter, guide, educator,
therapist and supervisor.
UNIT-14
14.1 Applications of group work methods in different settings- Educational,
Hospital, Correctional, Industrial etc.
Books for reference:
1. Fred Milson: Skills in Social Group Work (Published September 28th 1973 by Routledge &
Kegan Paul Books

2. Gisela Konapka G: Social Group work – A helping process, Engle Wood, Cliffs. N.J.,
Prentice Hall, 1983

3. HarleighB.Trecker; Social Group work, Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall; NJ

Web resources

https://www.socialworkin.com/2019/11/group-process-in-social-group-work.html

https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/51363/1/Block-4.pdf

https://www.msf.gov.sg/ODGSW/documents/2018-Family-Service-Centre-Code-of-Social-
Work-Practice-CSWP-Group-Work-Practice-Guide.pdf

https://www.msf.gov.sg/ODGSW/documents/2018-Family-Service-Centre-Code-of-Social-
Work-Practice-CSWP-Group-Work-Practice-Guide.pdf

ttps://www.sweducarebd.com/2018/08/stages-of-social-work-group-formation.html

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the this course, the l;earner will be able to

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• Implement Social Group Work Methods, techniques and its process
• apply the Social group Work Method in social Work fields
• Evaluate Group work Process
• Develop skills for Group Work application
• Critically Analyze the Group work Process.

தமிழ் நாடுதிறந் தநிலைப் பை் கலைக்கழகம்

தமிழியை் மற் றும் பண்பாட்டுப் புைம்
சென்லன – 15

பருவம் -3 SEMESTER -3

பாடப் சபயர் : தமிழ் - 2 ( தமிழ் -2 )

(Course Title)
பாடக்குறியீடு : BFTM-03
(Course Code)
பாடகற் றை் அளசவண் : 3
(Course Credits)

பாடநநாக்கங் கள்

2. தமிழிலுள் ளசங் கஇலக்கியம் , காப்பியஇலக்கியம் ,

நீ திஇலக்கியம் குறித்துஅறிமுகநிலலயில் மாணவர்களுக்கு
அறிமுகம் சசய் வததாடு,
தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறுகுறித்தும் அறிமுகம் சசய் தல

பாடத்திலனப் படிப் பதாை் விலளயும் பயன்கள்

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 2. தமிழிலுள் ளசங் கஇலக்கியம் , காப்பியஇலக்கியம் ,
நீ திஇலக்கியம் குறித்துஅறிமுகநிலலயில் மாணவர்களுக்கு
அறிமுகம் சசய் வததாடு,
தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறுகுறித்தும் எடுத்துலரப்பார்கள் .
அறிமுகம் சசய் தல் .

பிரிவு - 1 எட்டுத்ததொகை - புறநொனூறு

எட்டுத்ததொகைஅறிமுைம் - புறநொனூறு -
அதியமொன் தநடுமொனஞ் சிகயஔகையொர்பொடியது(பு
றம் . 91) - வைள் பொரிகயை்ைபிலர்பொடியது (புறம் . 107) -
கையொவிை்வைொப்தபரும் வபைகனப்பரணர்பொடியது
(புறம் . 142) -
பொண்டியன் ஆரியப்பகடைடந்ததநடுஞ் தெழியன் பொட
ல் (புறம் . 183) -
வெரமொன் ைகணை்ைொல் இரும் தபொகறபொடல் (புறம் . 74) -
தபொன் முடியொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 312) -
ஔகையொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 91) -
தபருங் வைொப்தபண்டுபொடல் (புறம் . 248)-
ைணியன் பூங் குன் றனொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 192) -
நரிதைருஉத்தகலயொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 195) -
ததொடித்தகலவிழுத்தண்டினொர்பொடல் (புறம் . 243) -
பூதப்பொண்டியன் மகனவிதபருங் வைொப்தபண்டுபொடல்
(புறம் . 248)

பிரிவு - 2 நற் றிலண, குறுந்சதாலக

அைத்திகணபொடல் ைள் - அன் பின் ஐந்திகண -
நற் றிகண - குறுந்ததொகை - பொடப்பகுதி -
நற் றிகணயில் குறிஞ் சி (1) – முல் கல (142) - மருதம் (210)
– தநய் தல் (172) - பொகல(284) -
குறுந்ததொகையில் குறிஞ் சி(40) - முல் கல (167) - மருதம்
(8) - தநய் தல் (290) – பொகல(135).

பிரிவு - 3 ைலித்ததொகை
ைலித்ததொகை - ஐந்திகணபொடியபுலைர்ைள் –
பொகலை்ைலி (9)- பொகலபொடியதபருங் ைடுங் வைொ -
குறிஞ் சிை்ைலிைபிலர்பொடல் (51) -
தநய் தல் ைலிநல் லந்துைனொர்பொடல் (133).

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பிரிவு - 4 பத்துப் பொட்டு – தநடுநல் வொகட
பத்துப்பொட்டுஅறிமுைம் - தநடுநல் ைொகட -
இரண்டுைளம் தைொண்டநொடைம் வபொன் றது -
தநடுநல் ைொகட - அைமொபுறமொ? -
ைொகடை்ைொலைருணகன - அரண்மகனத்வதொற் றம் -
அந்தப்புரஅகமப்பு - அரசியின் இல் லமும் படுை்கையும்
- புகனயொஓவியம் ைடுப்பஅரசி - வதொழியர்,
தெவிலியர்அரசிகயஆற் றுதல் -
உவரொகிணிகயநிகனத்துஅரசியின் தபருமுெ்சு -
பொெகறயில் அரென் - முன் வனொன் முகறமுகறைொட்டல்
- நள் தளன் யொமத்தும் பள் ளிை்தைொள் ளொன் -
தநடியைொகட - பிரிவுத்துயர்ப்படும் அரசிை்கு -
பொெகறயில் பணிதைொட்டும் இரவிலும் தூங் ைொமல் புண்
பட்டவீரகரப்பொர்ை்ைைந்தஅரெனுை்குதநடுநல் ைொகட
தபயர்ப்தபொருத்தம் .
பிரிவு - 5 திருை்குறள்
பதிதனன் கீழ் ை்ைணை்கு - அறிமுைம் - திருை்குறள் -
முப்பொல் - பொடப்பகுதி -
தீகமயிலொததெொல் லுதல் ைொய் கம -
தநஞ் ெமும் ைொய் கமயும் -
ைொய் கமஎல் லொஅறமும் தரும் - அைம் தூய் கம -
முயற் சிப்பதுசிறப் பு - முயற் சியில் லொதைனதுநன் கம -
ைறுகமை்குை்ைொரணம் - முயற் சிவிடற் பொலதுஅன் று -
தகலவியின் குறிப் பிகனத்தகலைன் அறிதல் -
நொணமும் மகிழ் ெசி
் யும் அறிதல் -
அயலைர்வபொல் தெொல் லினும் குறிப்பறிதல் -
அைள் நகைப்பின் நன் கமை்குறிப்பு -
வதொழிதனை்குள் வளதெொன் னது.

பிரிவு - 6 நொலடியொர், பழத ொழிநொனூறு

தெல் ைம் ெைடை்ைொல் வபொலைரும் - தபண்ைல் வி -
ைல் விஅழவைஅழகு - ைல் விைகரயிலைற் பைர்நொள் சில -
நொய் அகனயொர்வைண்கம -
ைொல் ைொல் வநொய் ைொட்டுைர்தபொதுமைளிர் -
குலவிெ்கெைல் லொமல் பொைம் படும் -
நொய் தபற் றததங் ைம் பழம் -
நுணலும் தன் ைொயொல் தைடும் -

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 நிகறகுடம் நீர்த்ளும் பல் இல் -
இகறத்வதொறும் ஊறும் கிணறு

பிரிவு - 7 ஏலொதி, திரிைடுை ் ,

ஆசொரை்கைொகவ
அன் புகடயொர்ை்குஉள் ளஆறுகுணம் -
எழுத்தின் ைனப்வபைனப்பு -
யொருை்தைல் லொம் ஈதல் வைண்டும் ?
திரிைடுைம் வபொலும் மருந்து -
இம் மூன் றும் நன் கமபயத்தல் இல -
இைர்மூைர்தபய் எனப்தபய் யும் மகழ -
முந்கதவயொர்ைண்டமுகற -
என் றும் அகெயொதஉள் ளத்தைர் -
திறத்துளிைொழ் தும் என் பொர் -
வபகதைள் அல் லொர்புைொஅர்.

பிரிவு - 8 இன்னொநொற் பது,

இனியகவநொற் பது
ைடனுகடயொர்ைொணப்புைல் - உணர்ைொர்உணரொை்ைகட
- யொம் என் பைதரொடுநட்பு - இளகமயுள் மூப்புப்புைல் -
ததொன் கமஉகடயொர்தைடல் -
எகனமொண்பும் தொன் இனிது -
ஈதல் எத்துகணயும் ஆற் றஇனிது -
திறம் ததரிந்துைொழ் தல் இனிது -
அறிந்துஉகரத்தல் ஆற் றஇனிது -
ைற் றலின் ைொழ் இனியதுஇல் .

பிரிவு - 9 சிலப் பதிைொர ் –

ைனொத்திற ் உகரத்தைொகத
சிலப்பதிைொரம் - அகமப் பியல் விளை்ைம் -
ைொப்பியை்ைகதெ்சூழல் - ைொகதயின் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம் -
அைனைர்ைருணகன -
மொலதிபொலளிை்ைப்பொலைன் வெொர்தல் -
பொெண்டெ்ெொத்தற் குப்பொடுகிடந்தமொலதி -
இடுபிணம் தின் னும் இடொகினிப்வபய் -
பொெண்டெ்ெொத்தனின் அருளுதவி - வதைந்திைகத -
ைண்ணகிதொன் ைண்டைனவுகரத்தல் - பீடுஅன் று -
வைொைலன் ைருகை - சிலம் புளதைொண்ம் .

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பிரிவு - 10 ணிக ைகல –
ஆபுத்திரன்திற ் அறிவித்தைொகத
மணிவமைகலைர்ப்பியஅகமப்பு - முன் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம்
- ைகதநிைழும் சூழல் - ைொகதயின் ைகதெ்சுருை்ைம் -
அபஞ் சிைன் மகனவிெொலிஈன் றகுழவி -
ஆபொலுட்டிைளர்த்தல் - ஆமைன் அல் லன் என் மைன் -
ஆபுத்திரன் ைல் விைற் றல் - புகலசூழவைள் வி -
நள் ளிருளில் தைொண்டுநடை்குைன் -
நீ மைன் அல் லொய் நிைழ் ந்தகதஉகரயொய் -
இததனொடுைந்ததெற் றம் என் கன - சிறிகயநீ ,
அைஆமைன் அதற் குஒத்தகன -
ஆதைொடுைந்தஅழிகுலம் உண்வடொ?.

பார்லவநூை் கள் :

11. புறநானூறுமூலமும் உலரயும் , (இரண்டுசதாகுதிகள் )

ஔலவசு. துலரசாமிப்பிள் லளஉலர, கழகசவளியீடு,
சசன் லன.
12. நற் றிலணமூலமும் உலரயும் , (இரண்டுசதாகுதிகள் )
ஔலவசு. துலரசாமிப்பிள் லளஉலர,
அருணாபப்ளிதகஷன் ஸ், 13-1 உஸ்மான் சாலல, சசன் லன.
13. குறுந்சதாலகமூலமும் உலரயும் , டாக்டர்உ.தவ.
சாமிநாலதயர்உலர, கவீர்அறக்கட்டலள, சசன் லன.
14. கலித்சதாலகமூலமும் உலரயும் ,
சபருமலழப்புலவர்சபா.தவ. தசாமசுந்தரனார்உலர,
கழகசவளியீடு, சசன் லன.
15. சநடுநல் வாலடமூலமும் உலரயும் ,
சபருமலழப்புலவர்சபா.தவ. தசாமசுந்தரனார்உலர,
கழகசவளியீடு, சசன் லன.
16. திருக்குறள் – பரிதமலழகர்உலரயுடன் , ஸ்ரீகாசிமடம் ,
திருப்பனந்தாள் .
17. பதிசனன் கீழ் க்கணக்கு,
நியூசசஞ் சுரிபுக்ஹவுஸ்பிலரதவட்லிமிசடட், சசன் லன.
18. மு. வரதராசன் , தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு,
சாகித்யஅக்காசதமி, புதுசடல் லி,
19. மது. ச. விமலானந்தன் , தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு,
மீனாட்சிபுத்தகநிலலயம் , மதுலர.

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 20. தமிழண்ணல் , புதியதநாக்கில் தமிழ் இலக்கியவரலாறு,
மீனாட்சிபுத்தகநிலலயம் , மதுலர.

BSW SYLLABUS

Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Part-II English Syllabus for All UG Programmes

Semester-III

Foundation in English-III (Soft Skills)

Course Code: BFEG-3

Credit: 3

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Course Objectives

• To cultivate the positive mind

• To improve body language
• To develop interview skills
• To prepare a comprehensive CV
• To enhance interpersonal skills
Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Course, the learners will be able to:

• approach the life positively

• communicate in good manner
• join in a team in working place
• develop an impressive CV
• express managerial skills
Block-1 Introduction to Soft Skills

Soft Skills: An Introduction – Definition and Significance of Soft Skills; Process,

Importance and Measurment of Soft Skill Development- Self-Discovery: Discovering
the Self; Setting Goals; Beliefs, Values, Attitude, Virtue. 3. Positivity and Motivation:
Developing Positive Thinking and Attitude; Driving out Negativity; Meaning and
Theories of Motivation; Enhancing Motivation Levels.

Block-2 Body Language & Etiquettes

Non-Verbal Communication: Importance and Elements; Body Language- Social and

Business.

Block-3 Group Discussion& Interview Skills

Interviewer and Interviewee - in-depth perspectives- Before, During and After the
Interview- Tips for Success- Meaning, Types and Models, Group and Ethical Decision-
Making, Problems and Dilemmas in application of these skills

Block-4 Preparation of Curriculum Vitae’ (CV)

Definition of CV and its purposes- CV versus Resume- Rules- Covering Letter

Block-5 Emotional Intelligence Skills

Meaning, History, Features, Components, Intrapersonal and Management Excellence;

Strategies to enhance Emotional Intelligence.

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References:

3. Dhanavel S.P. English and Soft Skills. Orient Blackswan India, 2010.
4. Ghosh B.N. (Ed.) Managing Soft Skills for Personality Development. McGraw
Hill India, 2012.
Web Resources:

3. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_hs33/preview
4. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109/107/109107121/

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 Tamil Nadu Open University
Name of the School
Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Community Organization and Social Action

COURSE CODE : MSWS-21

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1 Identify Community Organization as a method of Social Work

CO2 Explain Concepts of Community and its dynamics
CO3. Interpret the concepts of social Action as a method of Social work
CO4. Describe Role of community Organiser-Rural, Urban, Tribal communities
CO5. Enhance knowledge ofCommunity participation-Steps and applications

BLOCK 1 Basics of Community Organization

UNIT-1-

1.1 Community Organization: concept, meaning, definition,

1.2 Scope and nature of community organization in India,
UNIT.2
2.1 Community Organisation as a Social Work Method,
2.2 Community Client system,
UNIT-3
3.1 Client’s Perception in Community Organization
3.3 Community Organization-Principles, Philosophy and its relevance

BLOCK 2 Community Organization- Method of social Work

UNIT-4
4.1 Role of community Organiser-Rural, Urban, Tribal communities

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UNIT-5
5.1 –Models of Community development- Locality Development, Social planning,
Social Action models, resource Transaction Model
UNIT-6
6.1 Community participation-Steps and applications of Community
organization
2.2 Empowerment and Capacity Building
UNIT-7
7.1 Participatory Rural Appraisal- Techniques, features and uses
7.2 Participatory Learning and Action (PLA)- Social Application
7.3 Rapid Rural Appraisal- features and differences between PRA and RRA
BLOCK 3 Process or Phases of Community Organization
UNIT-8
8.1 Process or phases of Community Organization: Study and survey,
8.2 Analysis, Assessment, Discussion,
8.3 Organization, action, reflection, modification, continuation.
UNIT-9
9.1 Skills in Community Organization: organizing, communication,
9.2 Training, Consultation,
9.3 Public Relations, Resource Mobilization,
9.4 Liasoning, Conflict Resolution.

BLOCK 4 Understanding Social Action

UNIT-10
10.1Social Action- Meaning, definitions, objectives, principles
10.2 Skills and techniques for Social Action
10.3 Social Action as method of Social Work

UNIT-11 History of Radical Social Work

11.1 –Settlement House movement
11.2- Anti oppressive Social Work practice
11.3 Critical Social Work
11.4 Structural Social Work practice
UNIT-12
12.1 Concept of Conscientization and Critical awareness
12.2 Contribution of Gandhiji, B.R. Ambedkar, Saul Alinsky,

BLOCK 5

UNIT-13Significant social movements in India

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 13.1 Peasant and labour movements
13.2 women Movements
UNIT 14
14.1 Dalit and Tribal Movements – DK Movement,
14.2 Environmental Movements- NarmadhaBachao, Chipko

REFERENCE BOOKS :

.1 Kumar, S., Methods for Community Participation – A Complete Guide for Practitioners. New
Delhi: Vistaar Publications, 2002
2.Ross, Murray, G., Community Organisation: Theory, Principles and Practice. New York: Harper
and Row, 1955.
3.Devi, R., Prakash, R., Social Work Methods, Practices and Perspectives Vol 1, 2, 3. Jaipur: Mangal
Deep, 2004.
4.Gangrade, K.D., Community Organization in India, Popular Prakashan, Mumbai
5.Josi, A., K., Emigration and Social Change. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2005.
6.Katare, M., P., Social Work and Rural Development. New Delhi: Arise, 2006.
7. Maidment, J., Egan, R., Practice Skills in Social Work and Welfare - More Than Just Common
Sense. Australia: Allen and Unwin, 2006.
8. Nash, M., Mundford, R., Donoghue, K., Social Work Theories in Action. London: Jessica
Kingsley, 2005.
9. Rao, M., S., A., Social Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar, 2004.
10. Srinivas, M., N., Social Change in Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, 2003.
11. Thompson, N., Understanding Social Work - Preparing and Practice. New York: Palgrave
Macmillan, 2002.
Web Resources

1. (PDF) Social Work with Community Organization: A Method of Community Development |

Dr. Mohd Shakil - Academia.edu
2. Practice_Matters -_Social_Worker_Client_Relationship.pdf (nlcsw.ca)
3. http://ignou.ac.in/upload/bswe-03-block1-unit-3-small-size.pdf
4. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/59016/1/Unit3.pdf

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CO1 Apply Community Organization as a method of Social Work

CO2 Justify Concepts of Community and its dynamics
CO3 Infer the concepts of social Action as a method of Social work
CO4. Justify and illustrate role of community Organiser-Rural, Urban, Tribal communities
CO5. Illustrate of Community Participation-Steps and applications

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social Welfare Administration
COURSE CODE : MSWS-22
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

While studying the Social Welfare Administration, the learner shall be able to:

CO1. Social Welfare Administration as a method of Social Work

CO2. Understand legal aspects of Social Welfare Administration
CO3. Functions of Social Welfare Administration
CO4. Types and Purpose of Social Service Organisations
CO5. Learn skills to execute Social Welfare programmes

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Welfare Administration

UNIT-1 – Understanding Social Welfare Administration
1.1- Meaning , Concept, Nature
1.2- Scope and Principles –

UNIT-2-Social Welfare Administration in India

2.1 National Level and State level Social Welfare Departments-Structure and
Functions
2.2 Transparency and accountability of Social Welfare
Organization

UNIT-3Functions of Social Welfare Administration

3.1 POSDCORB-planning, organizing, Staffing, Directing coordinating,
Reporting, Budgeting.
3.2 Fund raising, Accounting and auditing

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BLOCK 2 Non Governmental Organizations

UNIT-4 Establishing a NGO

4.1 –NGOs in India
4.2- Functions of NGO
UNIT-5 Types and Purpose of Social Service Organisations
5.1- Registration of Societies and Trusts
5.2-Constitution and Byelaws
5.3 Factors motivating voluntary services
UNIT-6 Laws Related to NGOs
6.1 Types of Registrations FCRA, FERA
6.2 Tax Exemptions

BLOCK3 National and International Social SeviceOrgaisations

UNIT-7Social Service Organizations in India
7.1 NGOs in India and their functions
7.2 International Organizations and their functions
UNIT-8Problems of Voluntary Organizations
8.1 Sources of Funding
8.2 Management of funds

BLOCK 4 Communication in Social Welfare Administration

UNIT-9 Communication in Administration
9.1 Meaning, concept and Importance
9.2 Types of Communication
UNIT 10 Social Welfare Administration and Social
Change
10.1 SWA in Different settings
10.2 SWA as an instrument of social change
UNIT 11 Welfare Programmes in India
11.1 Welfare programmes-Women,Children,
Youth, Aged,
11.2 Destitutes, Differently aged, SC/ST
UNIT 12 Social Security Schemes
12.2 Central and State Government schemes for
social security
12.3 Integrated Child development Services
BLOCK 5 Resource Mobilization
UNIT 13 Grant in AIDS

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 13.1 Funding agencies in India-Central and State
13.2 Resource mobilization-
UNIT 13 Monitoring and Evaluation

14.1 Monitoring and Evaluation of Social welfare

programmes
14.2 Recording and Documentation

REFERENCE BOOKS :

Bhattacharya, Sanjay. Social Work Administration and Development. Jaipur: Rawat, 2006.
Chowdhry, Paul. D. Social Welfare Administration. New Delhi: Atma Ram, 1970.
Danis, Kathi, Human Behavior at Work,Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi, 1977
Dharmarajan, Shivan. NGO Development Initiative and Public Policy. New Delhi: Kanishka, 1998.
Kirs.Ashman. Karen. K. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, Critical Thinking
Perspectives, U.S.A: Thomson, 2003.
Lalitha, N.V, Status Of Voluntary Effort in Social Welfare, NIPCCD, New Delhi, 1982
Parmar, P. M. Social Work and Social Welfare in India. New Delhi: Sublime, 2002.
Pawar, S. N. Ambedkar, J. B. and Shrikant, D. NGOs and Development: The Indian Scenario. New
Delhi: Rawat, 2004.
Skidmore, Rex, A. Social Work Administration Dynamic Management and Human Relationships.
New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1990.
Wormer, Van, Katherine., Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work, London: Thomson, 2006.

Web Resources

1. https://www.lkouniv.ac.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/20200402191
0159540dksingh_Lecture_3.pdf
2. https://rtuassam.ac.in/online/staff/classnotes/files/1624632976.pdf
3. https://www.socialworkin.com/2020/08/Ares-principles-functions-of-
social-welfare-administration.html
4. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/17228/1/Unit-1.pdf

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COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of Social Welfare Administration, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Illustrate with example Social Welfare Administration as a method of Social Work
CLO2. Analyze the legal aspects of Social Welfare Administration
CLO3..Implement the Functions of Social Welfare Administration
CLO4. Compare and describeTypes and Purpose of Social Service Organisations
CLO5. Apply skills to execute Social Welfare programmes

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – IIyear (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Human Rights and Social Legislations
COURSE CODE : MSWS-23
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

While studying the Human Rights and Social Legislations, the student shall be able to:
• Understand the concept of Human Rights and its significance in social work.
• To critically analysechallenges and issues of human rights violation.
• To provide an overview of social legislation

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of Human Rights and Social Legislations, the student will be able to:
• The learners will acquire knowledge on Human Rights and its significance in social work
• The learners will critically analysechallenges and issues of human rights violation.
• The learners will gain knowledge on social legislations.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Human Rights

UNIT-1 –
1.1 meaning, concept and nature;
1.2 Classification-of Rights: Natural, Moral and Legal Rights,

UNIT-2
1.3 Three Generations of Human Rights- Civil and Political Rights; Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights;.

BLOCK 2 Human Rights in the Context of Crime and Punishment

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 UNIT 3

3.1Human Rights in the context of crime and punishment –

3.2 Right to information Act and the context of Human Rights violation.

UNIT-4
4.1 Agencies to protect Human Rights - National Human Rights Commission
4.2 State Human Rights Commissions,

BLOCK3 Rights of Women and Children

UNIT 5
5.1 Rights of Women – Female feticide, infanticide and selective abortion
5.2 Physical assault and sexual harassment- domestic and work place violence
5.3 remedial Measures

UNIT-6
6.1 Rights of Children-protection, survival, developmental.
6.2- UN Convention on Child Rights.

BLOCK 4 Social Legislations

UNIT-7 Personal laws
7.1 Marriage, Divorce
7.2 Maintenance, Guardianship and succession
UNIT 8 Legislation for Public Good
8.1 Protection ofHuman Rights Act 1993,
8.2 Right to Information Act 2005
UNIT-9
9.1 Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005,
9.2 PIL , Legal Aid
UNIT 10 Legislation for Children I
10.1 The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
10.2 Right to Education Act, 2009
UNIT-11
11.1 Child labour (prohibition and regulation) Act 1986
11.2 Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994
UNIT 12 Legislation for Children II
12.2 The Juvenile Justice (care and Protection) Act 2015
12.3 The Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2019

BLOCK 5 Women and Socially Disadvantaged

UNIT 13Legislations for women

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 13.1 The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956,
13.2 Dowry prohibition Act, 1961,
13.3 Indecent representation of Women Act 1986,
13.4 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005,
13.5 Sexual harassment of Women in work place Act, 2013
UNIT 14 Legislations for Socially disadvantaged I
14.1 Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976
13.2 Mental Health Care Act, 2017
13.3 SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989 & rules 1995
UNIT 15 Legislations for socially disadvantaged II
14.1 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Rao, M., S., A., Social Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar, 2004.
2. Srinivas, M., N., Social Change in Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, 2003.
3. Thompson, N., Understanding Social Work - Preparing and Practice. New York: Palgrave
Macmillan, 2002.
4. Chandru, Geetha. 1998 Chowdry, Paul. 1992
5. Child and Law in India, Indian Council for Child Welfare, Chennai
6. Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi.
7. Handbook for the Management of Voluntary Organisations, Alpha Publications, Chennai.
8. Agarwal, H.O, International Law and Human Rights, Central law Publications, 2002.
9. Alok Chakravati, Protecting Human Rights, Reference Press, New Delhi, 2003
10. Bajwa G.S, Human Rights in India, Anmol Publishers, 1995
11. Gupta D. N, Human Rights Acts, Statutes and Constitutional Provisions, Kalpaz
Publications, 2003
12. Jayashree P.M, Dalit Human Rights Violation, Vol.1, National Campaign, 2000
13. Khanna, H.R, The Judicial System, 11 P.A, New Delhi, 1980
14. Ramphal, Perspectives in Human Rights, Rawat Publications, 2001
15. Syed,M. H, Human Rights-The New Era,Kilaso Books, 2003

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 Tamil Nadu Open University
Name of the School
Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Psychology for Social Work

COURSE CODE : MSWSA-21

COURSE CREDIT : 2

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Comprehend the factors contributing to human personality

CO2. Enhance knowledge on human behaviour by through Psychological Theories.
CO3. Identify the relationship between Developmental Psychology and Social Work.
CO4. Discuss the concepts Socializationfor effective social work.
CO5. Enhance knowledge on the physical, Psychological and Social Changes of development
Stages.
BLOCK 1 Introduction to Psychology
UNIT-1 – Understanding Psychology
1.1- Definition, Scope and Methods
1.2- Relationship between Developmental Psychology and Social Work
UNIT-2-Basic Concepts in Psychology
2.1 Need – Definition, Nature and Types
2.2 Emotion-Meaning and Definition, Emotional Quotient.
BLOCK 2 Human Behaviour
UNIT-3Understanding Human Behaviour
3.1 Human Behaviour-Concepts, -Heredity and Environment
3.2 Psychological Theories for Understanding Behaviour- Freud, Ericson,
Adler and Maslow

BLOCK 3 Socialization
6.1 Meaning and Process
6.2 Adjustment- Nature, Effective Adjustment
6.3 Attitudes, Behaviour, Prejudice and Perception
6.4 Maladaptive behavior, Antisocial personality, coping and Defense Mechanism

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 6.5 Psychosomatic Disorders
.

BLOCK4 Stages of Development –I

UNIT-7 Childhood and Adolescence
7.1 UnderstandingPrenatal, Child Birth, Infancy Babyhood, -Characteristics
7.2 Adolescence- Physical Changes, puberty, Behavioural Changes, Period of Storm
and Stress, Identity Crisis, Per Group, Family friction, Social relationship and
sexuality.

BLOCK 5 Stages of Development –II

UNIT-8 Adulthood and Old Age
8.1 Understanding Early Adulthood,vocational Adjustment ,Marital Adjustment,
Adjustment to Parenthood, Middle Age,Middle Age adjustments in
family,Widowhood.
8.2 Preparation for Old age, Meaning and Process, characteristics, Social and
Psychological,Common Health Issues,Assessing the needs of the elderly,Preparation
for old age.

.
Reference:

1. Bhatia, Hansraj, Elements of Social Psychology, Somaiya Publications, Bombay, 1970

2. Engler, Barbara, Personality Theories- An Introduction, 3rd edition, Houghton Muffin,
Company, Boston, 1991
3. Morgan, Clifford, T, Introduction to Psychology, McGraw-Hill Book Company- New York,
1986
4. Munn L. Norman, Introduction to Psychology, Oxford &IBH Publication, 1975
5. Sherif&Sherif, Social Psychology, Harper & Row Publishers, 1969.
6. Bee, Helen, L. Sandra, k. Mitchell, The Developing Person - A Life Span Approach - 2nd Ed,
Harper & Row Publishers, New York, 1984
7. Hall Calvin, Lindzey Gardner. Introduction to Personality Theory. New York: John Wiley
and Sons, 2000.
8. Hurlock, Elizabeth. Developmental Psychology a Life-Span Approach. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
9. Hurlock, Elizabeth, Child development, 6th Edition, International Learner Ed, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co, USA, 1988
10. .Newman and Newman, Development through Life. U.S.A: Thomason Wadsworth, 2003.
11. Schwebel, Andrew, I. Harvey, A. Barocas. Personal Adjustment and Growth. U.S.A: Wm. C.
Brown Publishers, 2000.

Web Resources

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Psychology: Meaning, Definitions and Methods (psychologydiscussion.net)
Understanding Stages in Developmental Psychology (verywellmind.com)

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CLO1-Analyzethe factors contributing to human personality

CLO2. Apply knowledge on human behaviour acquired through Psychological Theories.
CLO3. Compare and illustrate the relationship between Developmental Psychology and Social
Work.
CLO4. Discuss and applythe concepts Socializationfor effective social work practice.
CLO5. Describe and discusss knowledge on the physical, Psychological and Social Changes of
development Stages.

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II Year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social Work Research and Statistics

COURSE CODE : MSWS-41

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CLO1. Describe the concepts of Social Work research

COC.2 Explain Types of Social Work research
COC.3 Describe Steps in Research Methodology
COC.4 Identify Research Design and sampling techniques suitable for research
COC.5 Recognize statistical methods for social work research

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Work Research

UNIT-1 – Understanding Social Work Research

1.1- Definition, Meaning, significance, Characteristics of Social research
1.2- Social research and Social Work research
UNIT-2Scientific Methods
2.1- Distinctive features, Scope and need
2.2 Meaning and Characteristics of Social Work Research,
UNIT 3 Types of Social Work research
3.1 Intervention Research
3.2 Practice based research;
3.3 Action research;
3.4 Need Assessment Research.
3.5 Situational Analysis

BLOCK 2 Research designs for Social Work research

UNIT-4 Research Designs
4.1- Meaning and Definition

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 4.3 Components of research design

UNIT-5 Types of research design

5.1- Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental
5.2 Survey and Case Study,
5.2-Quantitative and Qualitative Research designs

BLOCK3 Research Methodology

UNIT-6 Steps in Research Methodology
6.1 Problem Identification, Literature Review, Formulation,

Objectives and Hypothesis, Concepts, Definitions;

6.2 Introduction to Methods Of Data Collection

UNIT-7 Sampling

7.1 Meaning and definition, Importance

7.2 Probability Sampling

7.3 Non Probabaility Sampling

7.4 Advantages and Limitation of both types

BLOCK 4 Methods of data Collection and Data Processing

UNIT-8 Various Methods of Data Collection

8.1 Interviewing, Questionnaire, Observation And Focused

Group Discussion.

8.2 Tools for data Collection- Interview Schedule, Interview Guide,

Questionnaire, Sources Of Data Collection: Primary And Secondary Data.

UNIT 9 Processing of Data

9.1 Editing, Coding, Tabulation, Graphical & Diagrammatic

Representation Of Data.

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 9.2 Graphical & Diagrammatic Representation Of Data.

BLOCK 5 Basic Statistics for Social Work Research

UNIT 10 Understanding Statistics

10.1 Definition and Functions
10.2 Importance of Statistics
UNIT 11 Frequency Distribution
11.1 Frequency Distribution and tabulation
11.2 Ratio Proportion and Percentage
UNIT 12 Application of Statistics
12.1 Measures of Central Tendency-Mean, Median Mode,
12.2 Measures of Variability-Standard and Quartile deviation

UNIT 13 Measures of Association and Variance

13.3 Measures of Association- Chi Square, t distribution
13.4 classification, tabulation, interpretation of data

UNIT 14 Qualities of Researcher

14.1 Objectivity and Unbias, curiosity, understand causal relations.
14.2 Research report- Significance and steps in
writing report.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Alan Bryman, Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Earl Babbie, Adventures in Social Research using SPSS, Pine forge Press, New Delhi, 1998.
3. Gupta S.P, Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand Publishers, New Delhi,2005.
4. Kothari C.R., Research Methodology – Methods and Techniques, Wilsey Eastern Ltd, New
Delhi,2004.
5. Janet M.Ruane, Essentials of Research Methods, Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2005.
6. Lakshmi Devi, Encyclopedia of Social Research, Anmol Publications, New Delhi. Vol. I. II, &
III, 1997.
7. Lal Das D.K., Practice of Social Research, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2000.
8. Vijay Rohatgi, An Introduction to Probability and Statistics, A Wiley – Interscience
Publications, John Wiley &Sones, Inc, New York, 2001.

Web Resources
1. https://www.questionpro.com/blog/social-research/

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 2. https://jrsapkota.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/reserch.pdf
3. http://www.ignou.ac.in/upload/Bswe-003%20Block-4-UNIT-16-
small%20size.pdf
4. https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MSW/Paper-4.pdf

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Describe the concepts of Social Work research

CLO2. Explain Types of Social Work research
CLC3. Describe Steps in Research Methodology
CLO4. Identify Research Design and sampling techniques suitable for research
CLO5. Recognise statistical methods for social work research

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – IIyear (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Communication for Social Work

COURSE CODE : BSWS-54

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Understand the significance of communication for Social Work Profession

CO2. Understand types and process of Communication
CO3. Style based communication types
CO4. Models of Communication
CO5. Learn skills to plan communication for social work methods.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Communication

UNIT-1 –Understanding the Concept of Communication
1.1- Meaning, Concept, Characteristics and Elements
1.2- Types of Communication-verbal and Non verbal
UNIT-2 Style based communication types
2.1- Different Styles of communication- Assertive, Aggressive, passive,
2.2 Leadership styles and Communication
UNIT 3 Communication process
3.1 Process of Communication
3.2 Essentials of Communication
3.3 barriers to communication

BLOCK 2 Models and Theories of Communication

UNIT-4 Models of Communication

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 4.1 –Shannon, Derrivative, new Model
4.2- Communication theories
UNIT-5 Model development
5.1- Meaning, concept, Process of model Development
5.2-Approaches to development
5.3 Problems and issues in development
UNIT-6 Developing Societies
6.1 Characteristics if developing societies
6.2 Development issues- national, Regional, Local levels
BLOCK3 Development Communication
UNIT-7Understanding Development Communication
7.1 Meaning, concept, role of media
7.2 Strategies for development communication
UNIT-8Barriers in Communication development
8.1 Social, cultural and Economic barriers
8.2 Case Studies and Experience
UNIT-9 Policy for Development Communication
9.1 Development Communication policy
9.2 Strategies and Action plans

BLOCK 4 Communication Planning

UNIT-10 Communication Planning
10.1 Meaning and Scope
10.2 Role of Communication Planner

UNIT 11 Training and Communication

11.1 Importance of Training
11.2 Training for effective communication
BLOCK 5 practicing Development communication
UNIT 13 Media and Communication
13.1 Visual, Audi visual, folk, electronic, film and video
13.2 Mass Media and Communication
UNIT 14 Skills for Social workers

14.1 Writing, verbal, planning and campaigning

14.2 Skills for mass media, Extension Education, Ethics of Communication

REFERENCE BOOKS :

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 1. Harry Shefter, How To Prepare Talks And Oral Reports. Pocket Publication, South,
Glemorgan, 1963
2. Joseph Kivlinet all, Communication in India: Experiments in Introducing Change,
National Institute of Community Development: India, 1968
3. Kaul, H.K, The Craft of Writing, Arnold-Heinemann, 1978
4. Murphy, Mass Communication and Human Interaction, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(HMH), 1977
5. NarasimaReddy.V, How to Be A Good PRO, Shaheeb Publications, Hyderabad, 1974

Web Resources
1. https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijrsa/v5-i2/5.pdf
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338352251_Developing_your_communicati
on_skills_in_social_work
3. https://guide2socialwork.com/communication-in-social-work/
4. https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/17109/1/Unit-2.pdf

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Explain the significance of communication for Social Work Profession

CLO2. Apply types and process of Communication
CLO3.. Analyze and explain Style based communication types
CLO4. Explain Models of Communication
CLO5. Illustrate skills to plan communication for social work methods.

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Introduction to Fields of Social Work -I

COURSE CODE : MSWS-33

COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. To develop capacity for observation and analyzing social realities.

CO2. Describe Social work practice in Family & Child Welfare.
CO3. Describe Social work practice in Correctional setting
CO4. Describe Psychiatric Social work practice
CO5. Describe Social work practice Human Resource Management

BLOCK 1 Family & Child Welfare and Correctional setting

UNIT-1
1.1 Family & Child Welfare: Foster Care, Adoption Services,
1.2 Family Counseling Centre, Child Guidance Clinics,
1.3 Sex Education, Premarital Counseling
UNIT-2
2.1 Correctional Setting- Meaning and Objectives of Criminal Justice System
2.2 Role of Social Worker in Correctional Setting
BLOCK 2 Medical Social Work and Psychiatric Social Work:
UNIT 3
3.1 Concept, Evolution, Roles,

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 3.2 Functions / Responsibilities of Medical Social Workers and Psychiatric Social
Workers.
UNIT-4
4.1 Normal and abnormal behaviour,
4.2 Epidemiology, Etiology, Types,
UNIT-5
5.3 Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Neurotic Disorders, stress related Disorders,
5.4 Somatoform Disorders, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Problems,

BLOCK 3 Human Resource Management (HRM)and Development (HRD)

UNIT-6
6.1 Historical background of Industrial Development as a sub-system of society,
6.2 Concept of Labour Welfare, Nature, Objectives, Principles,
UNIT-7
7.1 Human Resource Management: Concept, Scope, Evolution,
7.2, Models and Sub-systems of HRM
UNIT-8
8.1 Human Resources Development (HRD) – Performance Management System,
Types,
8.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) –
BLOCK 4 Community Development
UNIT-9
9.1 Urban, Rural & tribal Community Development
9.2 Differences between urban, rural and tribal communities,
UNIT-10
10.1 An overview of early community development Experiments and projects,
10.2 Nilokheri and Srinikethan projects.
UNIT-11
11.1 Three tier system of panchayat Raj
11.2 NGO s role in Community Development

BLOCK 5 Marginalized and Social Work

UNIT 12
12.1 Expressions of Gender Disparity in Education, Health, Property, Employment
and Livelihood,
12.2 Decision Making, Feminization of Poverty and Manifestations of Gender based
Violence.
UNIT-13 Aging and Vulnerability
13.1 Psychological, Social, Physical needs and problems of Older Persons.
13.2 Social Work Interventions for the aged.
UNIT-14
14.1 Persons with Disabilities: Concept, Meaning and Models of Disability
14.2 Social Work Interventions

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REFERENCE BOOKS :

1. Adams, R. Social Work and Empowerment. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
2. Alston, M. and McKinnon, J. Social Work – Fields of Practice. Australia: Oxford U P, 2003.
3. Anand, C.L, Equality, Justice and Reserve Discrimination, Popular book service, New Delhi.
1982
4. Arthur fink, 1978 The Field of Social Work, HOLT, Rinehart & Winston, Mew York
5. Dasgupta., 1967 Towards a philosophy of social Work in India, Popular Book Services, New
Delhi.
6. Gangrade,K.D,1976 Dimensions of Social Work, IndersingMarwah for Marwah
Publications, New Delhi
7. Joshi.S.C, 2004 Social Work and Social Work Education, Asia Publication house, Mumbai
8. Kunduka.S.K,1965 Social Work in India* Sarvodaya sahitya samaj, Jaipur
9. Introduction to Social Work, ATMA RAM & SONS, Delhi
10. Another Social work - An Integrated Approach, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt Ltd, New
"Delhi.
11. An Introduction to Social Work, Anmol Publications Ltd, New Delhi, 2002
12. Joshi, S., C. Hand Book of Social Work. New Delhi: Akansha, 2004.

Web Resources
1. https://ddceutkal.ac.in/Syllabus/MSW/PAPER-1.pdf
2. https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu/sites/default/files/publication-images/facets_of_soc.pdf
3. https://www.sweducarebd.com/2017/08/fields-of-social-work-practice.html
4. https://www.coursehero.com/file/83872240/Chapter-10-THE-FIELDS-OF-SOCIAL-
WORKpdf/

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this learner will be able to:

CLO1. To apply acquired knowledge for observation and analyzing social realities.
CLO2. Perform Social work practice in Family & Child Welfare.
CLO3 Perform Social work practice in Correctional setting
CLO4. Perform Psychiatric Social work practice
CLO5. Perform Social work practice Human Resource Management

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus –II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management

COURSE CODE : MSWS-34

COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. the key elements of Social Entrepreneurship

CO2.Role of Entrepreneurs in Socio economic growth of nation Meaning and Characteristics of
Entrepreneur
CO3.Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
CO4.Explain the concepts and functions of Project Management.
CO5. Leadership roles in sustaining projects

BLOCK 1 Understanding Entrepreneurship

UNIT-1 – Understanding Psychology
1.1- Definition, Meaning and Characteristics of Entrepreneur
1.2- Role of Entrepreneurs in Socio economic growth of nation
UNIT-2-Entrepreneurship
2.1 Concept and Meaning of Entrepreneurship
2.2 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Motivation
BLOCK 2 Social Entrepreneurship
UNIT-3Basic Concepts of Social Entrepreneurship
3.1 Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
3.2 Institutions providing EDP in India.

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 UNIT 4 Banking and Microfinance
4.1 Schemes for Microfinance
4.2 Impact of Micro financing

BLOCK 3 Project Management

UNIT-5 Understanding Project Management
5.1 –Meaning of Project management
5.2- Social Entrepreneurship in Corporate India, Skills in project management

BLOCK4 Project Management Process

UNIT-6Understanding PM Process
6.1 Project Life Cycle
6.2 Project Assessment

BLOCK 5Leadership and Resource planning

UNIT-7 Leadership
7.1 Leadership roles in sustaining projects
7.2 Outreach of Programme implementation process
7.3 Resource Mobilization Plans
UNIT 8 Value-Co Creation and Networking
8.1Innovations for market and Social capital Creation
8.2 Tools of Social resource mapping
8.3 Impact Assessment in Social Entrepreneurship management.
References

1. Curtis, E.T., Megginson, L.C. Scott, C.R. Trueblodd, L.R. (1975), Effective Small Business
Management, Business Publications, Dallas, Texas.

2. Curtis, E.T., Megginson, L.C. Scott, C.R. Trueblodd, L.R. (1975), Successful Small Business
Management, Business Publications, Dallas, Texas.

3. Donald F. Kuratko, Richard M. Hodgetts, (2001), Entrepreneurship – A Contemporary Approach,

Harcourt College Publisher, London.

4. Gupta M.C., (1987), Entrepreneurship in Small Scale Industry, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.

5. Lambden, Johnc and Targett, David, (1990), Small Business Finance – A Simple Approach,
Pitman Publishing, London.

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Web Resources

1. https://www.managementstudyguide.com/social-entrepreneurship.htm
2. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/social-entrepreneur.asp
3. https://harappa.education/harappa-diaries/social-entrepreneurship/
4. https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/Events-Calendar-
Details/ArtMID/48040/ArticleID/2307/Entrepreneurship-in-Social-Work-Practice

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

CLO1. Illustrate the key elements of Social Entrepreneurship

CLO2.Discuss and debate on the Entrepreneurs in Socio economic growth of nation Meaning
and Characteristics of Entrepreneur
CLO3.Illustrate the Entrepreneurship Development Programmes in India
CLO4.Describe and discuss the concepts and functions of Project Management.
CLO5. Apply Leadership roles in sustaining projects

Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School
Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Human Rights and Social Legislations
COURSE CODE : MSW-17
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Human Rights and Social Legislations, the student shall be able to:
• Understand the concept of Human Rights and its significance in social work.
• To critically analysechallenges and issues of human rights violation.
• To provide an overview of social legislation
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Human Rights and Social Legislations, the student will be able to:
• The learners will acquire knowledge on Human Rights and its significance in social work
• The learners will critically analysechallenges and issues of human rights violation.
•
• The learners will gain knowledge on social legislations.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Human Rights

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 UNIT-1 –
1.1 meaning, concept and nature;
1.2 Classification-of Rights: Natural, Moral and Legal Rights,
UNIT-2
1.3 Three Generations of Human Rights- Civil and Political Rights; Economic,
Social and Cultural Rights;.
BLOCK 2 Human Rights in the Context of Crime and Punishment

UNIT 3
3.1Human Rights in the context of crime and punishment
3.2 Right to information Act and the context of Human Rights violation.

UNIT-4
4.1 Agencies to protect Human Rights - National Human Rights Commission
4.2 State Human Rights Commissions,

BLOCK3 Rights of Women and Children

UNIT 5
5.1 Rights of Women – Female feticide, infanticide and selective abortion
5.2 Physical assault and sexual harassment- domestic and work place violence
5.3 remedial Measures

UNIT-6
6.1 Rights of Children-protection, survival, developmental.
6.2- UN Convention on Child Rights.

BLOCK 4 Social Legislations

UNIT-7 Personal laws
7.1 Marriage, Divorce
7.2 Maintenance, Guardianship and succession
UNIT 8 Legislation for Public Good
8.1 Human Rights Act 1993, RTI Act 2005
UNIT-9
8.2 Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005, PIL , Legal Aid
UNIT 10 Legislation for Children I
10.1 Child marriage restraint(ammendment) Act1978
UNIT-11
10.2 Child labour (prohibition and regulation)Act 1986
10.2 Central Adoption resource Agency Guidelines

UNIT 11 Legislation for Children II

11.1 Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act 1994

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BLOCK 5 Women and Socially Disadvantaged

UNIT 12Legislations for women
12.1 Prevention of Immoral Trafficking, Dowry prohibition, indecent
representation of Women Act 1986,
12.2 Domestic Violence Act 2005, Sexual harassment in work place Act
UNIT 13 Legislations for Socially disadvantaged I
13.1 Bonded Labour System(Abolition)Act ,
13.2 Mental health Act 1986
13.3 SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act 1989& rules 1995

UNIT 14 Legislations for socially disadvantaged II

14.1 Persons with disabilities (Equal protection of Rights and
opportunity and Full participation) Act 1995

REFERENCE BOOKS :
16. Rao, M., S., A., Social Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar, 2004.
17. Srinivas, M., N., Social Change in Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman, 2003.
18. Thompson, N., Understanding Social Work - Preparing and Practice. New York: Palgrave
Macmillan, 2002.
19. Chandru, Geetha. 1998 Chowdry, Paul. 1992
20. Child and Law in India, Indian Council for Child Welfare, Chennai
21. Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ram and Sons, Delhi.
22. Handbook for the Management of Voluntary Organisations, Alpha Publications, Chennai.
23. Agarwal, H.O, International Law and Human Rights, Central law Publications, 2002.
24. Alok Chakravati, Protecting Human Rights, Reference Press, New Delhi, 2003
25. Bajwa G.S, Human Rights in India, Anmol Publishers, 1995
26. Gupta D. N, Human Rights Acts, Statutes and Constitutional Provisions, Kalpaz
Publications, 2003
27. Jayashree P.M, Dalit Human Rights Violation, Vol.1, National Campaign, 2000
28. Khanna, H.R, The Judicial System, 11 P.A, New Delhi, 1980
29. Ramphal, Perspectives in Human Rights, Rawat Publications, 2001
30. Syed,M. H, Human Rights-The New Era,Kilaso Books, 2003

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus –I year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Psychology for Social Work
COURSE CODE : MSW-AL-12
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying Psychology for Social Work, the learner shall be able to:
• To understand the factors contributing to human personality
• To understand the concepts for effective social work
• To understand the physical, Psychological and Social Changes of development Stages.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of the Psychology for Social Work, the learner will be able to:
• Acquire factors contributing to human personality
• understand the concepts for effective social work
• The learners will gain knowledge on physical, Psychological and Social Changes of
development Stages.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Psychology

UNIT-1 – Understanding Psychology
1.1- Definition, Scope and Methods
1.2- Relationship between Developmental Psychology and Social Work
UNIT-2-Basic Concepts in Psychology
2.1 Need – Definition, Nature and Types
2.2 Emotion-Meaning and Definition, Emotional Quotient.
BLOCK 2 Human Behaviour
UNIT-3Understanding Human Behaviour
3.1 Human Behaviour-Concepts, -Heredity and Environment
3.2 Psychological Theories for Understanding Behaviour- Freud, Ericson,
Adler and Maslow

BLOCK 3 Socialization

UNIT -4 3.1 Meaning and Process

3.2 Adjustment- Nature, Effective Adjustment
UNIT-5
3.3 Attitudes, Behaviour, Prejudice and Perception
3.4 Maladaptive behavior, Antisocial personality, coping and Defense Mechanism

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UNIT -6
3.5 Psychosomatic Disorders

BLOCK4 Stages of Development –I

UNIT-7 Childhood and Adolescence
7.1 UnderstandingPrenatal, Child Birth, Infancy Babyhood, -Characteristics
7.2 Adolescence- Physical Changes, puberty, Behavioural Changes, Period of
Storm and Stress, Identity Crisis, Per Group, Family friction, Social relationship
and sexuality.

BLOCK 5 Stages of Development –II

UNIT-8 Adulthood and Old Age
8.1 Understanding Early Adulthood,vocational Adjustment ,Marital Adjustment,
Adjustment to Parenthood, Middle Age,Middle Age adjustments in
family,Widowhood.
8.2 Preparation for Old age, Meaning and Process, characteristics, Social and
Psychological,Common Health Issues,Assessing the needs of the elderly,
Preparation for old age.
.
Books for reference:
1. Bhatia, Hansraj, Elements of Social Psychology, Somaiya Publications, Bombay, 1970
2. Engler, Barbara, Personality Theories- An Introduction, 3rd edition, Houghton Muffin,
Company, Boston, 1991
3. Morgan, Clifford, T, Introduction to Psychology, McGraw-Hill Book Company- New
York, 1986
4. Munn L. Norman, Introduction to Psychology, Oxford &IBH Publication, 1975
5. Sherif&Sherif, Social Psychology, Harper & Row Publishers, 1969.
6. Bee, Helen, L. Sandra, k. Mitchell, The Developing Person - A Life Span Approach - 2nd
Ed, Harper & Row Publishers, New York, 1984
7. Hall Calvin, Lindzey Gardner. Introduction to Personality Theory. New York: John Wiley
and Sons, 2000.
8. Hurlock, Elizabeth. Developmental Psychology a Life-Span Approach. New Delhi: Tata
McGraw-Hill, 2007.
9. Hurlock, Elizabeth, Child development, 6th Edition, International Student Ed, McGraw
Hill Publishing Co, USA, 1988
10. Newman and Newman, Development through Life. U.S.A: Thomason Wadsworth, 2003.
11. Schwebel, Andrew, I. Harvey, A. Barocas. Personal Adjustment and Growth. U.S.A: Wm.
C. Brown Publishers, 2000.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Communication for Social Work
COURSE CODE : MSW-22
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Communication for Social Work, the student shall be able to:
• Understand the significance of communication for Social Work Profession
• Understand types and process of Communication
• Learn skills to plan communication for social work methods.
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Communication for Social Work, the student will be able to:
• The learners will acquire knowledge on communication for Social Work Profession
• The learners will understand types and process of Communication
• The learners will gain knowledge and skills to plan communication for social work
methods.
•
BLOCK 1 Introduction to Communication
UNIT-1 – Understanding Social Welfare Administration
1.1- Meaning, Concept, Characteristics and Elements
1.2- Types of Communication-verbal and Non verbal
UNIT-2 Style based communication types
2.1- Different Styles of communication- Assertive, Aggressive, passive,
2.2 Leadership styles and Communication
UNIT 3 Communication process
3.1 Process of Communication
3.2 Essentials of Communication
3.3 barriers to communication
BLOCK 2 Models and Theories of Communication
UNIT-4 Models of Communication
4.1 –Shannon, Derrivative, new Model
4.2- Communication theories
UNIT-5 Model development
5.1- Meaning, concept, Process of model Development
5.2-Approaches to development

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 5.3 Problems and issues in development
UNIT-6 Developing Societies
6.1 Characteristics if developing societies
6.2 Development issues- national, Regional, Local levels
BLOCK3 Development Communication
UNIT-7Understanding Development Communication
7.1 Meaning, concept, role of media
7.2 Strategies for development communication
UNIT-8Barriers in Communication development
8.1 Social, cultural and Economic barriers
8.2 Case Studies and Experience
UNIT-9 Policy for Development Communication
9.1 Development Communication policy
9.2 Strategies and Action plans

BLOCK 4 Communication Planning

UNIT-10 Communication Planning
10.1 Meaning and Scope
10.2 Role of Communication Planner
UNIT 11 Training and Communication
11.1 Importance of Training
11.2 Training for effective communication

BLOCK 5 Practicing Development communication

UNIT 13 Media and Communication
13.1 Visual, Audi visual, folk, electronic, film and video
13.2 Mass Media and Communication
UNIT 14 Skills for Social workers
14.1 Writing, verbal, planning and campaigning
14.2 Skills for mass media, Extension Education, Ethics of Communication

REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Harry Shefter, How To Prepare Talks And Oral Reports. Pocket Publication, South,
Glemorgan, 1963
2. Joseph Kivlinet all, Communication in India: Experiments in Introducing Change, National
Institute of Community Development: India, 1968
3. Kaul, H.K, The Craft of Writing, Arnold-Heinemann, 1978
4. Murphy, Mass Communication and Human Interaction, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(HMH), 1977
5. NarasimaReddy.V, How to Be A Good PRO, Shaheeb Publications, Hyderabad, 1974

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Fields of Social Work I
COURSE CODE : MSW-23
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES
While studying the Fields of Social Work I, the student shall be able to:
• Understand the concepts of Human Resource Management and Development
• Understand the concepts of Community Development
• Develop skills for application Social Work methods in HRM, HRD and CD
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Fields of Social Work I, the student will be able to:
• The learners will understand the concepts of Human Resource Management and
Development
• The learners will understand the concepts of Community Development
• The learners will gain Develop skills for application Social Work methods in HRM, HRD
and CD
•
BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Work Research
UNIT-1 – Understanding HRM
1.1- Definition, Concept, Evolution,
1.2- Relevance of Organizational Behaviour in HRM
UNIT-2 HRM Approaches
2.1 –HRM Models
2.2- personnel Vs Strategic HRM
2.3 Strategic HRM approaches

UNIT-3 Human Resource Development(HRD)

3.1- Approaches of HRD
3.2-Significance and Scope of training and Development

UNIT 4 Training in HRM

4.1 Types of Training in organizations
4.2 performance Appraisal, Career and Succession planning
4.2 Compensation management
BLOCK 2 Industrial Relations (IR) and labour laws
UNIT-5 Understanding IR
5.1 Concept and approaches

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UNIT 6 Committees in an Organization

6.1 Statutory Committees
6.2 Non Statutory Committees

UNIT-7 Important Activities in Organizations

7.1 Disciplinary Measure by organizations
7.2 Process of negotiations
7.3 Process of Grievance handling
7.4 Work stress, Counselling at work Place
7.5 Negotiation between workers and management.

UNIT 8 Overview of significant Labour Legislation

8.1 Factories Act 1948
8.2 ESI Act
8.3 Maternity Benefits Act
8.4. PF ACT
8.5 Industrial Relations and Dispute handling
BLOCK 3 Introduction to Community Development (CD)
UNIT-1 – Understanding Community Development
1.1- Definition, Concept, Evolution
1.2- Principles, Scope, Characteristics

UNIT-2Rural Community
2.1- Rural Community- Meaning,
2.2 Rural Community Problems

UNIT 3 Rural Community Development

3.1 Micro and Macro Development
3.2 Rural Development Administration; At the Block level;
3.3 Role of NGOs in Rural Development in India;
3.4 73rd Constitutional Amendment.
3.5 Significant Rural development Programmes

BLOCK 4 Urban Community development

UNIT-4 Origin & Growth of Cities
3.1- Industrialization , Characteristics of cities
3.3 Rural Urban Contrast, Urban problems
UNIT-4 Urban Slums
4.1- Socio Psychological problems of Slum dwellers,
4.2-Policies, programmes and Laws relating to slums
UNIT 5 Urban Development ,
5.1 Urban Development Indicators

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UNIT 6 Urban Development Process
5.3 Urban Community Development- Principles and Process
5.4 Significant Urban development programmes

BLOCK5 Indigenous Communities and Tribal Development

UNIT-7 Understanding Indigenous Communities
7.1 Theoretical understanding of Communities and Caste system in India,
Untouchability
7.2 Development and underdevelopment of Dalits; Access to Health,
Education and right to development.
7.3 State and Civil Society in Dalit empowerment reservation and positive
discrimination;
References
1. Bhatia,B.S.Rural Development Management, New Delhi: Deep & Deep, 2003.
2. Behera M.C. Globalising Rural Development,New Delhi: International Development
Research Centre, 2006.
3. David, Atchoarena, Education for Rural Development, Rajasthan: Rawat, 2003.
4. Gupta,K.R.Rural Development in India. Vol.1, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons, 2003.
5. Jacob Z. Thud Para, Urban Community Development, New Delhi:Rawat, 1993.
6. Jain,Rashmi . Communicating Rural Development, Jaipur: Rawat, 2003.
7. Kumar,A .Tribal Development In India, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons, 2002.
8. Lalitha, N. Self-help groups in rural development, New Delhi: Atlantic, 2003.
9. Narayan, Sachindra. The Dynamics of Tribal Development. Issues and Challenges, New
Delhi: Gyan, 2002.
10. Patnaik N. Tribes and their Development- A Study of Two Tribal Development blocks in
Orissa, Hyderabad: National Institute of Community Development, 1977.
11. Prasad B.K. Rural Development: Concept, Approach and Strategy, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons,
2003.
12. Reddy,Sateesh K. Multi-Faceted Rural Development Dominant, New Delhi: 2002.
13. Rengasamy, S. Introduction to Rural Community Development, Madurai: Institute of Social
Sciences, 2010
14. Rengasamy, S.Introduction to Urban Community Development, Madurai Institute of Social
Sciences, 2010.
15. Sharma A.N. Tribal development in Andaman Islands, New Delhi: Sarup& Sons, 2003.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Chennai – 15

COURSE TITLE : Social Work Research and Statistics

COURSE CODE : MSW-
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES

While studying the Social Work Research and Statistics, the student shall be able to:
• Understand the concepts of Social Work research
• familiarize with Research Design and sampling techniques
• Learn basic statistical methods for social work research
COURSE OUTCOMES
After completion of Social Work Research and Statistics, the student will be able to:
• The learners will understand the concepts Social Work research
• The learners will familiarize with Research Design and sampling techniques
• The learners will gain knowledge on basic statistical methods for social work research

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Social Work Research

UNIT-1 – Understanding Social Work Research
1.1- Definition, Meaning, significance, Characteristics of Social research
1.2- Social research and Social Work research
1.3 Meaning and Characteristics of Social Work Research

UNIT 2 Types of Social Work research

2.1 Intervention Research
2.2 Practice based research;
2.3 Action research;
2.4 Need Assessment Research.
2.5 Situational Analysis

BLOCK 2 Research designs for Social Work research

UNIT-4 Research Designs
4.1- Meaning and Definition
4.3 Components of research design
UNIT-5 Types of research design
5.1- Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental
5.2 Survey and Case Study,

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BLOCK3 Research Methodology
UNIT-6 Steps in Research Methodology
6.1 Problem Identification, Literature Review, Formulation,
Objectives and Hypothesis, Concepts, Definitions;
6.2 Introduction to Methods Of Data Collection

UNIT-7 Sampling
7.1 Meaning and definition, Importance
7.2 Probability Sampling
7.3 Non Probability Sampling
7.4 Advantages and Limitation of both types

BLOCK 4 Methods of data Collection abd Data Processing

UNIT-8 Various Methods of Data Collection
8.1 Interviewing, Questionnaire, Observation And Focused
Group Discussion.
8.2 Tools for data Collection- Interview Schedule, Interview Guide,
Questionnaire, Sources Of Data Collection: Primary And Secondary Data.
UNIT 9 Processing of Data
9.1 Editing, Coding, Tabulation, Graphical & Diagrammatic
Representation Of Data.
9.2 Graphical & Diagrammatic Representation Of Data.

BLOCK 5 Basic Statistics for Social Work Research

UNIT 10 Understanding Statistics

10.1 Definition and Functions
10.2 Importance of Statistics
UNIT 11 Frequency Distribution
11.1 Frequency Distribution and tabulation
11.2 Ratio Proportion and Percentage
UNIT 12 Application of Descriptive Statistics
12.1 Measures of Central Tendency-Mean, Median Mode,
12.2 Measures of Variability-Standard and Quartile deviation
UNIT 13 Application of Measures of Association and Variance
13.3 Measures of Association- Chi Square, t distribution
13.4 classification, tabulation, interpretation of data
UNIT 14 Qualities of Researcher
14.1 Objectivity and Unbias, curiosity, understand causal relations.
14.2 Research report- Significance and steps in writing report.

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REFERENCE BOOKS :

9. Alan Bryman, Social Research Methods, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2004.
10. Earl Babbie, Adventures in Social Research using SPSS, Pine forge Press, New Delhi, 1998.
11. Gupta S.P, Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand Publishers, New Delhi,2005.
12. Kothari C.R., Research Methodology – Methods and Techniques, Wilsey Eastern Ltd, New
Delhi,2004.
13. Janet M.Ruane, Essentials of Research Methods, Blackwell Publishing, UK, 2005.
14. Lakshmi Devi, Encyclopedia of Social Research, Anmol Publications, New Delhi. Vol. I. II,
& III, 1997.
15. Lal Das D.K., Practice of Social Research, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2000.
16. Vijay Rohatgi, An Introduction to Probability and Statistics, A Wiley – Interscience
Publications, John Wiley &Sones, Inc, New York, 2001.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus –II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management

COURSE CODE : MSW-24
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

While studying Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management, the learner shall be able to:
• To understand the key elements of Social Entrepreneurship
• To understand the concepts and functions of Project Management.
•
COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of the Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management, the learner will be
able to:
• Explain the key elements of Social Entrepreneurship
• To demonstrate project management skills

BLOCK 1 Understanding Entrepreneurship

UNIT-1 – Understanding Psychology
1.1- Definition, Meaning and Characteristics of Entrepreneur
1.2- Role of Entrepreneurs in Socio economic growth of nation
UNIT-2-Entrepreneurship
2.1 Concept and Meaning of Entrepreneurship
2.2 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Motivation
.
BLOCK 2 Social Entrepreneurship
UNIT-3Basic Concepts of Social Entrepreneurship
3.1 Entrepreneurship Development Programmes
3.2 Institutions providing EDP in India.

UNIT 4 Banking and Microfinance

4.1 Schemes for Microfinance
4.2 Impact of Micro financing
BLOCK 3 Project Management
UNIT-5 Understanding Project Management
5.1 –Meaning of Project management

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management
BLOCK4 Project Management Process
UNIT-6Understanding PM Process
6.1 Project Life Cycle
6.2 Project Assessment
BLOCK 5 Leadership and Resource planning
UNIT-7 Leadership
7.1 Leadership roles in sustaining projects
7.2 Outreach of Programme implementation process
7.3 Resource Mobilization Plans
UNIT 8 Value-Co Creation and Networking
8.1Innovations for market and Social capital Creation
8.2 Tools of Social resource mapping
8.3 Impact Assessment in Social Entrepreneurship management.
References
1. Curtis, E.T., Megginson, L.C. Scott, C.R. Trueblodd, L.R. (1975), Effective Small Business
Management, Business Publications, Dallas, Texas.
2. Curtis, E.T., Megginson, L.C. Scott, C.R. Trueblodd, L.R. (1975), Successful Small Business
Management, Business Publications, Dallas, Texas.
3. Donald F. Kuratko, Richard M. Hodgetts, (2001), Entrepreneurship – A Contemporary
Approach, Harcourt College Publisher, London.
4. Gupta M.C., (1987), Entrepreneurship in Small Scale Industry, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.
5. Lambden, Johnc and Targett, David, (1990), Small Business Finance – A Simple Approach,
Pitman Publishing, London.

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Counseling Skills and Techniques for
social Work
COURSE CODE : MSWS-41
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1.To develop theoretical base for counselling application.
CO2.Qualities of a counselor
CO3.Counseling process: Problem Exploration and clarification and attending and
listening,
CO4.To acquire skills and techniques of counselling
CO5.To develop knowledge about application of counselling in different settings.

BLOCK 1 Understanding Counseling

UNIT I
1.1 Counseling: Definition, Professional nature, Historical development,
1.2 1.2 Types. Counseling skills in institutional settings

UNIT-2
2.1Qualities of a counselor ,
2.2 Ethical guideline,
UNIT-3
3.1 The Counseling Relationship:- Regard & Respect, Confidentiality, Authenticity
Empathy
3.2 Personal growth & Effectiveness of Counselor: concerns of self, attitudes,
values and beliefs, , self – esteem, openness to other accepting personal
responsibility,

BLOCK-2 TheoreticalApproaches in Counselng

UNIT 4
4.1Theoretical approaches to Counseling: Client – Centered, TA,
4.2 Rational emotive therapy, Cognitive approach,
4.3 Family therapy, behavior therapy, eclectic approach.

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UNIT -5

5.1Counseling process: Problem Exploration and clarification and attending and

listening,
5.2 helper’s responses and client self – exploration, Helper’s skills.

UNIT 6
6.1 Referred Problem, Defining the Problem, Psycho-social Factors causing the
problem,
6.2 Diagnosis and Planning Problem Solving Process.
BLOCK-4 Skills for Counseling
UNIT-7
7.1 Communication skills - Assessment skills using standardized tests
7.2 Consultation skills Counselor as developmental consultant
7.3Role in prevention and wellness
BLOCK-5Areas of Social work Counseling
UNIT 8
8.1 Family Settings: Family and Marriage counseling, Gerontology counseling,
Parenting counseling, Child and adolescent counseling Individual counseling:
8.2 Educational counseling, Employment counseling,
8.3 Deaddiction counseling, HIV- Aids counseling, Stress management, Anxiety
and depression
8.4 Special population counseling- women, abuse victims, , persons with disability,
attempted suicide
8.5 Use of information technology in counselling

References

1. Ramkrishnan, P.K. Social work counseling 2013 Black Prints

2. Gibson, R.K. Introduction to counseling and guidance 2008 Pearson Prentice Hall
3. Prashantham, B. J. Indian Case Studies in Therapeutic Counselling 1975 Christian
Counselling Centre
4. Miller, S. Counselling Skill for Social Work 2012 Sage Publications India Pvt. Limited
5. Riggel, S. Using Counselling Skills in Social Work 2012 Sage Publications India Pvt.
Limited
6. Rao, S.N. Counselling Psychology 1987 Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company
7. Gladding, S. T. Counselling: A Comprehensive Profession 1996 Prentice Hall
8. Jones, R. N. Introduction to Counselling Skills 2013 Sage Publications
9. Chung, R. &Bemak, F. Social Justice Counselling 2012 Sage Publications
10. Biestek, F. B. Case Work Relationship 1957 Loyola University Press

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Web Resources
1. https://work.chron.com/social-work-counseling-techniques-4897.html
2. https://www.hzu.edu.in/uploads/2020/9/Counselling%20Skills%20in%20Social%20Work
%20Practice%20(Counselling%20Skills%20S.).pdf
3. http://epgp.inflibnet.ac.in/epgpdata/uploads/epgp_content/S000032SW/P001727/M021542/
ET/1501569676XIX-BasicounsellingskillsforSocialWorkers-Text.pdf
4. https://careertrend.com/way-5421802-social-work-counseling-techniques.html
5. https://study.com/academy/topic/treatments-techniques-in-social-work.html

COURSE OUTCOMES
CLO1.Absorb theoretical base for counselling application.
CLO2.Develop and demonstrate Qualities of a counselor
CLO3.Perform Counseling process Problem Exploration and clarification and attending
and listening,
CLO4.Utlize acquired skills and techniques of counselling
CLO5.Demonstrate knowledge about application of counselling in different settings.

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 Tamil Nadu Open University

Name of the School

Chennai – 15

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Disaster Management

COURSE CODE : MSWS-42

COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CO1. Comprehend basic concepts of disaster.

CO2. Define hazards, risks, vulnerability
CO3. Describe Types of disaster-
CO4. Describe the approaches to disaster management
CO5. Build skills to respond to disasters.

BLOCK 1

Introduction to Disaster Management

UNIT-1 – Understanding Disasters
1.1-Meaning, concept, hazards, risks, vulnerability
1.2- Types- natural- flood, drought, tsunami, volcano, cyclone, earth quake, landslide, pandemic, etc
1.3 Man-made-Terrorism, poisonous gas, radiation leak, waste disposal, oil spill, forest fire etc

UNIT-2-Assessing important disasters

2.1 Earth quake-magnitude, intensity, drought and management, landslide and management
2.2 Environmental impact of Disasters
2.3 Temporary livelihood option’s and reconstruction processes

BLOCK 2 Disaster Mitigation

UNIT-3 Understanding Mitigation techniques
3.1 Basic principles of Disaster management
3.2 Disaster management Cycle
3.3 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

UNIT 4- Role of the State.

4.1 Disaster management policy

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4.3 Implementing Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction

BLOCK 3 Disaster management Techniques

UNIT-5 Techniques for Disaster management
5.1 –Early warning systems
5.2- Assessing the design and construction of buildings

BLOCK4 Training and Preparedness

UNIT-6Preparing for Disaster management
6.1 Training and Drill for Disaster preparedness
6.2 Awareness generation programmes
6.3 Pre and Post disaster preparedness plans

BLOCK 5 Role of Social Work

UNIT-7 Role of Social worker

7.1 Application of Social work Methods
7.2 Skills required for disaster management
7.3 Support in the reconstruction of affected communities
UNIT 8
a. Role of National and International organisation’s responses during the disasters
8.2 Role of technology in Disaster management

References
1. CSE, The Wrath of Nature- The Impact of Environmental Destruction on Floods and Droughts,
New Delhi: Centre for Science and Environment, 1967.
2. KapurAnu,Disaster in India, Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 2005.

3. Prabhas C. Sinha,Disaster Mitigation: Preparedness. Recovery & Response. SBS Publishers

&Distributors Pvt. Ltd, 2006.

4. Prabhas C. Sinha, Disaster Management: Process Law & Strategy, SBS Publishers & Distributors
Pvt. Ltd, 2006.

5. Prabhas C. Sinha, Disaster Relief, Rehabilitation & Emergency Humanitarian Assistance, SBS
Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd, 2006.

6. Goel.S.L Ram Kumar: Disaster Management, New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.

7. Kerr John, Pangare Ganesh, Lokur Vasudha Watershed Development Projects in India - An
Evaluation (Research Report) Washington DC: Internal Food Policy Research Institution, 2002

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8. Pramank M. A. H. Impacts of Disaster on Environment & Development -International
Cooperation, INCEDE Report No 3, International Centre for Disaster Mitigation Engineer &
Institution of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, 1993.

Web Resources

1. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Disaster_Management
2. https://www.ndma.gov.in/index.php/
3. https://www.vedantu.com/question-answer/what-do-you-mean-by-disaster-management-
5b838a7be4b0f95c34901121
4. https://publichealth.tulane.edu/blog/what-is-disaster-management/

COURSE OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

CLO1. Describe and illustrate basic concepts of disaster.

CLO2. Analyze hazards, risks, vulnerability
CLO3. Apply skills according to types of disaster-
CLO4. Illustrate approaches to disaster management
CLO5. Apply skills to respond to disasters

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Fields of Social Work II
COURSE CODE : MSW-27
COURSE CREDIT : 04

COURSE OBJECTIVES
CO1. Explain capacity for observation and analyzing social realities.
CO2. To develop an understanding of the role of a social worker in Medical and
Psychiatry and Family and Child Welfare and Correctional setting.
CO3.Describe the role Social Worker for the aged and vulnerable
CO4.To develop skills in observation, interview, recording, group discussions and
leadership.
CO5. Discuss the issues and trends in Social Work Settings

BLOCK 1 Medical Social Work and Psychiatric Social Work:

UNIT 1
1.1 Concept, Evolution, Roles,
1.2 Functions / Responsibilities of Medical Social Workers and Psychiatric Social
Workers.
UNIT-2
2.1 Normal and abnormal behaviour,
2.2 Epidemiology, Etiology, Types,
UNIT-3
3.1 Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Neurotic Disorders,

UNIT-4
4.1 stress related Disorders,
4.2 Somatoform Disorders,
UNIT-5
5.1Child and Mental Health Problems,
5.2 1 Adolescent and Mental Health Problems

BLOCK 2 Role of Social Worker in Medical and Psychiatry

UNIT 6
6.1 Clinical illnesses (and their manifestation, role of social worker in such illnesses;
6.2 psychosocial aspects related to various illnesses.

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7.1 Team work, application of social work methods in a clinical setting;
7.2 User movements in health.

UNIT8
8.1 Social Work Interventions in a clinical and non-clinical setting; working with
individuals, groups, families and communities;
8.2 social action and advocacy; health research;
8.3 administration and role of a social work department in a hospital setting;
8.4 fund raising and resource mobilization.

BLOCK 3 Family & Child Welfare and Correctional setting

UNIT-9
9.1 Family & Child Welfare: Foster Care, Adoption Services,
9.2 Family Counseling Centre, Child Guidance Clinics,
9.3 Sex Education, Premarital Counseling

UNIT-10
10.1 Correctional Setting- Meaning and Objectives of Criminal Justice System
10.2 Role of Social Worker in Correctional Setting

BLOCK 4 Marginalized and Social Work

UNIT 11
11.1 Expressions of Gender Disparity in Education, Health, Property,
11.2 Employment and Livelihood,

UNIT 12
12.1 Decision Making, Feminization of Poverty
12.2 Manifestations of Gender based Violence.

BLOCK 5 Aging and Vulnerability

UNIT-13
13.1 Psychological, Social, needs of the aged persons in India
13.2 Physical needs and problems of Older Persons.

UNIT-14 Social Worker and Health

14.1 Role of medical social worker in following settings: OP unit, ICU, Paediatric
ward, Maternity ward, Abortion clinic, Family Planning centre, STD clinic, HIV
clinic, Orthopaedic department, Cardiology department, Blood bank, TB
sanatorium and Cancer hospitals,

14.2 Training of volunteers to work with the chronically ill in the community.

REFERENCE BOOKS :

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 13. Adams, R. Social Work and Empowerment. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
14. Alston, M. and McKinnon, J. Social Work – Fields of Practice. Australia: Oxford U P,
2003.
15. Anand, C.L, Equality, Justice and Reserve Discrimination, Popular book service, New
Delhi. 1982
16. Arthur fink, 1978 The Field of Social Work, HOLT, Rinehart & Winston, Mew York
Dasgupta., 1967 Towards a philosophy of social Work in India, Popular Book Services,
New Delhi.
17. Gangrade,K.D,1976 Dimensions of Social Work, IndersingMarwah for Marwah
Publications, New Delhi
18. . Anderson R. & Bury M. (eds.) 1988. Living with chronic Illness – the experience of
patients and their families. London: Unwin Hymman
19. Bajpai P.K. (Ed.) 1997. Social work perspectives in health; Rawat publications, Delhi.
20. . Barlett H.M. 1961. Social work practice in the Health Field. New York: National
Association of social workers.
21. Crowley M.F. 1967. A New Look at Nutrition. London; Pitman medical Publishing
Company Ltd.
22. Field M. 1963. Patients are people – A Medical – Social Approach to Prolonged Illness.
New York :Columbia University Press.

Web Resources
1. https://msw.usc.edu/mswusc-blog/medical-social-work/
2. https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/careers/geriatric-social-work-elderly/
3. https://work.chron.com/responsibilities-social-workers-elderly-homes-21781.html
4. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
CO1. Explain capacity for observation and analyzing social realities.
CO2. To develop an understanding of the role of a social worker in Medical and
Psychiatry and Family and Child Welfare and Correctional setting.
CO3.Describe the role Social Worker for the aged and vulnerable
CO4.To develop skills in observation, interview, recording, group discussions and
leadership.
CO5. Discuss the issues and trends in Social Work Settings

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 TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY
Department of Social Work
School of Social Sciences

Master of Social Work - Syllabus – II year (Distance Mode)

COURSE TITLE : Youth Development
COURSE CODE : MSW-28
COURSE CREDIT : 02

COURSE OBJECTIVES

While studying the Youth Development, the student shall be able to:

CO1.Describe the concept of Youth Development

CO2.Expalin Demographic Profile of Indian Youth.
CO3.Describe Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Organization.
CO4.ExplainApproaches and Models of Youth Work
CO5. Discusschallenges and issues in the context of youth development in India.

BLOCK 1 Introduction to Youth

UNIT-1

1.1 Concept - Youth as age Category, as transitional stage, as social

Construct.
1.2 1.2 Demographic Profile of Indian Youth.
UNIT-2
2.1 Theories on Adolescence: Hall’s storm and stress model,
2.2 Erickson’s Psychosocial theory of development,

BLOCK-2 Youth Development

UNIT-3

3.1 Concept- Youth Development Index based on Human Development Index

dimensions - Education, Income and Health.

3.2 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Organization.

3.3 Youth Led Development: Concept- Youth Led Sustainable Development in the
focus areas of Health and Population dynamics, Education and Skill development,

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BLOCK 3 Positive Youth development
UNIT 4

4.1 Conceptual Understanding of Positive Youth Development (Competence,

Character, Confidence, Connection and Caring).
4.2 Community engagement framework for youth development –
4.3 Factors promoting and hindering youth engagement in the Community.

BLOCK4 Rights of Women and Children

4.1 Approaches and Models of Youth Work

4.2 Nature & definition of Youth Work. Approaches to Youth Work – Relief based
approach, Welfare based approach, Development based approach and Policy
Development based approach.
UNIT-5
5.1 Models of Youth work – Treatment model, Reform model,
5.2 Advocacy model, Conscientization model.

BLOCK 5 Policies and Programmes for the Youth

UNIT-6
6.1Youth Policy & Programmes: Policy- Policy development framework- 6.2
Essential features of National Youth Policy of India (2014).

UNIT-7
7.1 National Programme for Youth & Adolescent Development (NPYAD) of
Government of India.
UNIT-8
8.1Organizations involved in Youth Development: United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA),
8.2 International Youth Foundation,

Books for Reference

1. Karaanth GK, Rural Youth, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

2. Mehra Ls, Youth in Modern Society, Ghoogh Publications, Allahabad
3. Singh DR 1987, Rural Youth, Googh Publications, Allahabad
4. Nrew JM 1968, Youth &Youth Groups, Fabes London
5. FunshsEstalle(ED), Youth in A challenging world, Cross cultural, Perspectives on
adolescence, Mouton Publications, The Hauge 1976.
6. Chowdhry D.P.1988. Youth Participation and Development. New Delhi .Atma Ram and Sons
Publications. Kenyon, et.al. 1996.
7. Youth Policy 2000. Formulating and Implementing National Youth policies. CYP
Publication. Chandigarh.

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 8. Philip and MCMichael 1996. Development and Social Change, A global Perspective. Sage
publications, London.

Web Resources
1. https://www.myd.govt.nz/working-with-young-people/youth-development-approach.html
2. https://actforyouth.net/youth_development/development/
3. https://yas.nic.in/youth-affairs/policy-schemes-and-programmes
4. http://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/TN_youth_policy_e_120418.pdf
5. https://www.un.org/development/desa/youth/what-we-do/what-can-you-do/formulate-
national-youth-policies.html

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of this course, the student will be able to:

CLO1.Elaborate the concept of Youth Development

CLO2. Illustrate and discuss Demographic Profile of Indian Youth.
CLO3.Analyze and apply strategies to achieve Sustainable Development Goals of the
CLO4.United Nations Organization.
CLO5.Discuss and explain Approaches and Models of Youth Social Work

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PROGRAMME MAPPING

Course

FIELDWORK
Code

MSWSA-11

MSWSA-21

PROJECT
MSWS-11

MSWS-12

MSWS-13

MSWS-14

MSWS-21

MSWS-22

MSWS-23

MSWS-31

MSWS-32

MSWS-33

MSWS-34

MSWS-41

MSWS-42

MSWS-43

MSWS-44
Programme
Learning
Outcomes
Knowledge ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Develop professional ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
skills
Communication ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Problem Solving ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Community Welfare & ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Social Wellbeing
Life-Long Learning ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Human Values ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Ethical Psycho social ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
sensibility
Application of Social ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
work Skills and
Techniques
Relevance with
Local ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Regional ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
National ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
International ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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