MSW-001
MSW-002
MSW-005
MSW-003
MSW-004
MSW-006
MSWE-010
MSW-032
MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK
(MSW First Year)
Assignment: 2023-2024
Course Titles
MSW-001 : Origin and Development of Social Work
MSW-002 : Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives
MSW-005 : Social Work Practicum and Supervision
MSW-003 : Basic Social Science Concepts
MSW-004 : Social Work and Social Development
MSW-006 : Social Work Research
MSWE-010 : Social Work in African Context
MSW-032 : Social Work and Criminal Justice
Last Date of Submission of Assignments to the Study Centre
July, 2023 Session – March 31, 2024
January, 2024 Session – September 30, 2024
Note : Kindly write the assignments for the courses you have opted.
School of Social Work
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110 068
Dear Learner,
Welcome to the MSW programme of IGNOU. You have purposefully chosen to become a post
graduate in Social Work to contribute towards improving the social conditions of people. To
successfully complete your MSW program, kindly follow the following tips:
• Read the programme guide before you begin you studies. It will clarify most of your doubts
regarding how to go about doing the MSW Program from IGNOU.
• Submit your assignments to the Study Centre on time.
• Be in touch with your Study Centre and Regional Centre
• Meet your Field Work Supervisor (FWS) at the Study Centre for Fieldwork Supervision
• Fill up the examination form on time.
Assignments are open book examination and we at IGNOU assign 30 per cent weightage to the
assignment while calculating the overall grade for each course. Assignments are to be handwritten
and duly signed before its submission in the Study Centre. In order to prepare a good set
of assignment responses, you must first of all read the units) from which a particular question has
been framed. Discuss with your peer-group and academic counselors who teach you. Prepare a
draft, do the necessary correction on it and then, prepare the final version for submission to the
Study Centre.
Make sure that each answer starts on a new page. For long and medium answers, ensure that
there is an introduction, sub-titles, body and a conclusion. One line should be left between each
paragraph. Make sure your answers are specific and in your own words and do not copy from
books. Your answers will be exclusively based on the IGNOU materials only.Preparation of
assignments is preparation for your term-end examination. Therefore take the assignments seriously.
(Dr. Saumya)
Programme Coordinator
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Origin and Development of Social Work
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-001
Total marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1. Discuss about the historical milestones in the development of social work and social welfare.
20
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Trace the history of social work in Europe. 20
2. Explain Generalist practice. Give reasons as to why it is relevant in India. 20
OR
What is the NASW Code of Ethics? Explain the purpose of the NASW Code of Ethics. 20
3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) What are the advantages of offering social work through the Distance Mode? 10
b) Explain the development of social work practice inAfrica. 10
c) Enlist the values, principles and ethics of professional social work. 10
d) Define the releva nce of NASA code of ethics. 10
4. Write short notes on any four of the following in about 150 words each:
a) Briefly write about social work in a 'Postmodern Society 5
b) Describe Charity, Voluntary Action and Shramdan. 5
c) List the essential components of SocialAction. Explain any one. 5
d) Explain Pre-industrial, Modern, and Postmodern Social Welfare in the United Kingdom. 5
e) Discuss About Social work and Modern Society . 5
f) Explain Social Justice with relevant example 5
5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Generalist Practice 4
b) Skidmore definition of Social Welfare Administration 4
c) Growth of social work in Pacific Region 4
d) Social Work Research 4
e) Objectives of Social Work 4
f) Advantages of Group Work 4
g) Importance of Case Work 4
h) Application of community work 4
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Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-002
Total marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1) Define the involvement of social workers in national development. 20
Or
Describe the growth of different social work educational institutions in India 20
2) Discuss the role of social worker in policy formulation and development with suitable
examples. 20
Or
Explain Buddhism and social wor 20
3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Elaborate on the nature of welfare state in the ancient period. 10
b) Describe the various stages of establishment of various social work educational institutions
in India.
c) Discuss the duties of a special officer in the area of Tribal Developmen 10
d) Discuss the impact of social reform movements on Indian Society 10
4) Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:
a) What are the values on which Gandhi wanted to build an ideal society? 5
b) Explain the key aspects of Christian life and its social teachings. 5
c) Why a professional social worker should get acquainted with Gandhian Social W ork? 5
d) Discuss about National Development Council. 5
e) What were the major fields of Gandhian Social Work in India in pre independence
period? 5
f) Enumerate the general characteristics of Gandhian Social Work. 5
5) Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each:
a) Social Work as a Career 4
b) Gandhian constructive programme 4
c) Social Policy 4
d) Five years plans 4
e) Social Work Education 4
f) Social reformers of India 4
g) Buddha and Buddhism 4
h) Central Social Welfare Board 4
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Social Work Practicum and Supervision
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MSW-005
Total marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1) Define social work Practice. Highlight the models and central themes of social work
practicum 20
Or
Discuss the Learning Expectations While Working with Individuals, Families and Group.20
2) Define Supervision. Explain the differences between the developmental and task models of
supervision. 20
Or
Elaborate on Field Work Practice with Individuals and Communitie 20
3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Explain the Field Practicum in Social Work Education in the Distance Mode - IGNOU
Model. 10
b) Identify the training institute's role in providing professional supervision for practicum
students in Social work. 10
c) List out the principles for Social work Practice/Practicum. 10
d) Describe the Social Work Practice in Child Care Setting 10
4) Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:
a) Discuss the Problems Faced by Student Social Worker in field work in India. 5
b) Describe the emergence of Social work as a profession in the USA. 5
c) Explain the communication skills for Social Worker. 5
d) List the important guidelines for Social practice. 5
e) Analyze the Impact of Stress on Professional Functioning. 5
f) Mention the importance of Field Work Placement in Research Institutes. 5
5) Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each:
a) Field Placement 4
b) Recording 4
c) Cross-cultural helping 4
d) Didactic supervision 4
e) Role conflict 4
f) School Survey 4
g) Probation 4
h) Juvenile justice (care and protection of childern) 4
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Basic Social Science Concepts
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-003
Total marks : 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1) Discuss the theoretical framework to understand multidimensional features of domestic
violence and abuse. 20
Or
Present the theories of personality development. 20
2) Highlight the major factors of social change. 20
Or
Enlist the key features of expansion stage and contracting stage of family life cycle. 20
3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Enlist the recommended intervention strategy to work with adolescent and youngsters.. 10
b) Discuss the relevance of motivation in social work practice. 10
c) Explain the Foucault views on punishment and control. 10
d) What vare the implications of gender discrimination. 10
4) Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:
a) Mention the changing functions of the family. 5
b) What are the major areas of family intervention? 5
c) Explain the ways of formation of social attitudes. 5
d) What is the relationship of social work with philosophy and ethics? 5
e) Discuss the connection between social work and culture. 5
f) Enlist ways to assess family dynamics 5
5) Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each:
a) Alternative Family 4
b) Family Crises 4
c) Social Loafing 4
d) Intellectuation 4
e) Dimensions of culture 4
f) Westernization 4
g) Mensturation 4
h) Marriage
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Social Work and Social Development
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code : MSW-004
Total marks : 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1) Highlight the impact of globalization in the Indian context. 20
Or
Discuss the critiques of sustainable development. 20
2) Explain the linkages of social work with three generations of human rights. 20
OR
Critically analyse the provisions of juvenile justice system. 20
3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Briefly explain any two models of migration. 10
b) Highlight some of the key issues of the human development report. 10
c) Enlist the key features of the fundamental rights enshrined in our constitution. 10
d) Critically appraise the law of dowry. 10
4) Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:
a) Enlist the features of urban society. 5
b) Explain any one critique of Industrialisation. . 5
c) Distinguish between WID and GAD? 5
d) What is demographic transition theory 5
e) Explain the criminal procedure in India 5
f) Discuss the preventive measures of sexual harrasment at work place 5
5) Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each:
a) Urbanisation 4
b) Work Participation Rate 4
c) Liptons's theory 4
d) Malthusian View 4
e) Pareto Optimality 4
f) Writs 4
g) Advocacy 4
h) Social Activism 4
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Social Work Research
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-006
Total marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.
1) Describe the meaning of social work research. Explain the Scope of Research in Social
Work. 20
OR
Highlight the features of descriptive research studies. 20
2) Define the term sampling. Discuss the important methods of sampling. 20
OR
Elaborate on Measures of Central Tendancy. 20
3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Explain briefly the significant changes in the trend of social work research. 10
b) What are the steps of Single Design Research Process? 10
c) Define a questionnaire and discuss its various types.. 10
d) List out the steps in data Processing. 10
4) Answer any four of the following questions in about 150 words each:
a) Describe the criteria which are helpful in the evaluation of a research problem. 5
b) What is Action Research?. 5
c) Explain the characteristics of the 'case study' method of research. 5
d) Discuss the important participatory research methods 5
e) Describe the methods of collecting data. 5
f) List the three main components of a research report. 5
5) Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each:
a) Research Design 4
b) Experimental Research 4
c) Nominal Level of Measurement 4
d) Interview 4
e) Observation 4
f) Code Book 4
g) Tabulation 4
h) t-Tests 4
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Social Work in African Context
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSWE-010
Total Marks: 100
Note: (i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each
1. Explain the legal system in Ethiopia. 20
Or
Discuss the historical influences affecting social work education in Africa. 20
2. Illustrate the historical development of social welfare program during different regimes in
Ethiopia. 20
Or
Describe the theories helpful in working with groups. 20
3. Answer any twoof the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Briefly discuss the role played by the various international and national intsitutions for the
development of social work education in Africa. 10
b) Discuss the socio-economic situation of vulnerable groups in Ethiopia. 10
c) Describe briefly the challenges faced by education in Ethiopia from economic front. 10
d) Highlight the phases of social case work process. 10
4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:
a) Distinguish between social services and social security systems. 5
b) Explain the factors that pulled NGOs to flourish in Ethiopia. 5
c) What was the reason for closure of the first social work department in Ethiopia? 5
d) List out the types of schools found in Ethiopia.. 5
e) What are the major causes of human problem in Ethiopia? 5
f) Discuss the major characteristics of social work research. 5
5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Gedam Sefer Community Partnership (GSCP) 4
b) Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues 4
c) Social Protection in Ethiopia 4
d) Challenges of Education in Ethiopia 4
e) Strategies for Community Development 4
f) Characteristics of Social Group work 4
g) Roles of a Community Worker 4
h) Feminist Community Work 4
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Social Work and Criminal Justice
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-032
Total Marks: 100
Note: Answer any five of the following questions in about 300 words each:
1. Discuss the concept of crime and explain its essential components under substantive
and procedural law . 20
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2. Highlight constitutional mandates of criminal justice system in India. 20
3. What do you understand by criminal justice system? Discuss its various components
in detai 20
4. Explain various rights of the accused available in India. 20
5. What is the difference between cognizable and non-cognizable offence? How
does the role of police differ in both types of offences vis-a?-vis investigation 20
6. Discuss evolution of juvenile justice system in India. 20
7. Explain various theories of punishment with suitable examples 20
8. Discuss salient features of Model Prison Manual 1960 and dwell upon the living
condition in jail and other correctional institutions in India. 20
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