University of Dhaka

Syllabus for BSS Honors in Social Work (Affiliated Colleges)

(Sessions: 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023)

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 Distribution of Marks
For 4 Credit Theoretical Course 100 Marks
For 4 Credit Field Practice 100 Marks
For 4 Credit Comprehensive 100 Marks
For 2 Credit Viva- Voce (Theoretical) 50 Marks
For 2 Credit Viva- Voce (Theoretical and Practical) 50 Marks

Distribution of Marks for a 4 Credit Theoretical Course

Year Final Examination 80 Marks

Mid-Term Examination 15 Marks
Attendance 05 Marks
Total 100 Marks

Academic Standard
A student will get individual Grade Point or Letter Grade for every complete course. Usually upon
completion of each year, a Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by using the following formula where
individual GP and credit of the course are considered.
(Credit of the course passed  Grade Points earned)
GPA 
Credit of all courses attended
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be calculated by the same formula where the only
difference is that while calculating the GPA of a year, the credit and GPA of only the courses of that
particular year be considered, whereas in calculating CGPA, the Grade Point and Credit of all courses
completed shall be considered. The Grading Structure as given below be followed:

Letter Grading Structure

Numerical Marks Letter Grade Grade Points
80 and above A+ (A plus) 4.00
75% to 79% A (A regular) 3.75
70% to 74% A- (A minus) 3.50
65% to 69% B+ (B plus) 3.25
60% to 64% B (B regular) 3.00
55% to 59% B- (B minus) 2.75
50% to 54% C+ (C plus) 2.50
45% to 49% C (C regular) 2.25
40% to 44% D 2.00
Less than 40% F 00
I Incomplete
W Withdrawn
In the Transcript/Grade Sheet, only the Letter Grade and the Corresponding Grade Points, and finally, the
CGPA, not the numerical marks, will be shown.

Examination System
a. Final examination of Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work will be held at the end of 40 weeks
of each year.

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 b. There will be provision for improvement of result which will be allowed only once during the
continuance of the study program. Student having obtained C grade or below will be allowed to
retake the course and that only once and the better grade will be taken for CGPA calculation.
c. In the Final Examinations, 8 (eight) questions will be set in each course and students shall have to
answer any five of them. Time for the final examinations will be 4 (four) hours.

Comprehensive Examination
Comprehensive Examination will be conducted to test overall knowledge of the students on the courses
studied. The comprehensive examination will consist of one written examination.

Viva- Voce
The concerned Examination Committee will take Viva- Voce.

First Year BSS (Hons)

Course No Course Title Marks Credit
C# 101 Introduction to Social Work 100 4
C# 102 History and Philosophy of Social Welfare 100 4
C# 103 Principles of Economics 100 4
C# 104 Psychology and Human Behaviour 100 4
C# 105 Social Problem Analysis and Social Welfare Services 100 4
C# 106 English Language 100 4
C# 107 Bangladesh: Society and Culture 100 4
C# 211501 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh 100 4
Total Marks 800 32 Credits

2nd Year BSS (Hons)

Course No Course Title Marks Credit
C# 201 Human Growth: Physiological and Behavioural Aspects 100 4
C# 202 Social Action, Social Legislation and Social Change 100 4
C# 203 Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Welfare 100 4
C# 204 Social Work with Disabilities 100 4
C# 205 Social Welfare Policy and Program Planning 100 4
C# 206 Disaster Management and Resilience 100 4
C# 207 Voluntarism and NGOs in Bangladesh 100 4
C# 208 Demographic Issues: Policy, Planning and Services in 100 4
Bangladesh
Total Marks 800 32 Credits

3rd Year BSS (Hons)

Course No Course Title Marks Credit
C# 301 Gender Issues and Women Development 100 4
C# 302 Rural and Urban Development 100 4
C# 303 Social Work with Individuals 100 4
C# 304 Social Work with Groups 100 4
C# 305 Public Health Issues and Social Work 100 4
C# 306 Family Child and Youth Welfare 100 4
C# 307 Crime and Correctional Services 100 4
C# 308 Organizational Behaviour 100 4
C# 309 Viva Voce (Theoretical) 50 2
Total Marks 850 34 Credits

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4th Year BSS (Hons)
Course No Course Title Marks Credit
C# 401 Social Research 100 4
C# 402 Statistics in Social Research 100 4
C# 403 Human Resource Management 100 4
C# 404 Social Work with Communities 100 4
C# 405 Counseling and Psychiatric Social Work 100 4
C# 406 Field Work Education 100 4
C# 407 Project Design and Management 100 4
C# 408 Globalization in Social Work Study 100 4
C# 409 Field Practice 100 4
C# 410 Comprehensive 100 4
C# 411 Viva Voce (Theoretical and Practical) 50 2
Total Marks 1050 42 Credits

First Year BSS (Hons.) in Social Work

Course Title INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK
Course Code BSW 101 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Concepts related to Social Work and Social Welfare, Social Service, Social Problem, Social
Security, Social Change, Social Reform, Social Control, and Social Development.
2. Emergence of Social Work as a Profession, Purposes and Functions of Social Work, Professional
Code of Ethics for Social Workers.
3. Knowledge, Skill and Value Base of Social Work: (a) Knowledge Base: Generalist Social Work
Knowledge, Specific Field-Oriented Knowledge (b)Skill Base: Basic Helping Skill, Observation
Skill, Communication Skill, Empathy Skill, Methods of Skill development- Case Recording,
Supervision, Consultation, (c)Value Base: Code of Ethics.
4. Evolution of Theories in Social Work: Psychoanalytic Theory, Communication Theory, Systems
Theory; Use of Theories and Approaches in Social Work Practice.
5. Social Work Practice Methods: Working with Individuals, Groups, and Communities.
6. Social Work Practice with Special Populations, Social Work with other Disciplines and Professions.
7. Social Work throughout the World- Both in Developed and Developing Countries; Challenges and
Opportunities of Social Work Practice in Asia-Pacific Region and Bangladesh, in Particular.

Suggested Reading Materials

Barker, Robert L., 1995. The Social Work Dictionary. Washington DC : NASW Press.
Dewees, Marty., 2006. Contemporary Social Work Practice. New York: McGraw Hill.
Edwards, Richard L., 1995. Encyclopedia of Social Work. Washington: NASW Press.
Farley, O. William; Lorenzo Smith, Larry and Boyle, Scott W., 2009. Introduction to Social Work. 11th ed.
Boston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
Kirst-Ashman, Karen K., 2009. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Critical Thinking
Perspectives . Belmont, CA : Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Korea Association of Social Workers, Korean Council on Social Welfare Education and Asian and Pacific
Association for Social Work Education (organized by).,2009. Proceedings of Seoul International
Social Work Conference: Social Work Education and Practice Development in the Asia Pacific
Region. Seoul: Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.
Morales, Armando and Sheafor, Bradford W., 2006. Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces. Boston:
Allyn and Bacon.
Payne, Malcolm., 2005. Modern Social Work Theory. London: Pal Grave Macmillan.
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Sowers, Karen M. and William S. Rowe., 2007. Social Work Practice and Social Justice. Belmont:
Thomson.
Watts, Thomas, D. Watts(ed)., 1995. International Handbook on Social Work Education. New York:
Zastrow, Charles., 2008. Introductions to Social Work and Social Welfare. Belmont: Thomson.

Course Title HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WELFARE

Course Code BSW 102 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Conceptual Perspective of Social Welfare; Models of Social Welfare.

2. Industrial Revolution: Impact of Industrial Revolution on Socio-economic Aspect of Society; Impact
of Industrial Revolution on Social Welfare and Social Work Education.
3. Growth and Development of Social Welfare in England: Early Charities and Development of
Organized Welfare Efforts in England; Poor Laws and Poor Law Revision; Social Reform and
Charity Organization; The Poor Law Commission of 1905; Beveridge Report and Social Security
System in England.
4. Social Welfare in USA: Early Approaches; Charity Organization; The Settlement House Movement;
The Great Depression and its Impact on Social Services; The Permanent Social Security Program.
5. Social Welfare Activities in Undivided India: Ancient, Medieval, and British Period, Historical
Perspective of Social Welfare in Bangladesh.
6. Social Philosophy: Meaning, Scope and Utility of the Study of Social Philosophy by Social Workers.
7. a) Greek Social Thought: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle.
b) Roman Social Thought: Cicero, Seneca, Marcus, Aurelius.
8. a) Individualism; b) Socialism.

Suggested Reading Materials

Bogardus, SE., 1960. The Development of Social Thought. Bombay: Allied Pacific.
Bruno, FJ., 1984. Trends in Social Work. NY: Columbia University Press.
Friedlander, W.A. and Apte, Robert, Z., 199. Introduction to Social Welfare. India: Prentice Hall.
Macarov, David.,1995. Social Welfare-Structure and Practice. California: Sage Publication.
Morales, A, and Sheafor, B., 1986. Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces, 4th ed. Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
Mullaly, Bob., 2007. The New Structural Social Work : Ideology, Theory, Practice. Canada: OUP.
Timms, Noel (ed.)., 1980. Social Welfare : Why and How?. Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul.
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Course Title PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS

Course Code BSW 103 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Economics: Definition, Scope, Importance and Relevance of Studying Economics by the Social
Worker.
2. Utility Analysis, Demand and Supply, Consumer’s Surplus, Factors of Production and Division of
Labor.
3. Money and Banking: Concept, Types, Functions, Value of Money and its Measurement, Control of
Credit by Central Bank.
4. National Income: Meaning and Measurement, Importance of estimating National Income,
Difficulties in estimating National Income in Bangladesh.

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5. Market and Wages: Meaning, Type, Labor Market, Wages, Theories of Wages.
6. Welfare Economics: Concepts of Welfare Economics and its Application.
7. Features of Bangladesh Economy: Agriculture, Industry, Trade, Foreign Aid and Assistance, and
Market Economy.

Suggested Reading Materials

Bobb, Maurice., Economic Growth and Underdeveloped Countries. London: Lawrence & Wishart. 1993.
Bobm, Peter., Social Efficiency: A Concise Introduction to Welfare Economics. 2nd ed. London:
Macmillan; 1992.
Daintith, John (ed.)., Dictionary of Economics. New Delhi: Arnold Associates. 1988.
Dewett, K.K., Modern Economic Theory. New Delhi: Premier. 1966.
GoB., Bangladesh Economic Review-2009. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning. 2010.
GoB., PRSP. Dhaka: Planning Commission. Ministry of Planning. 2005.
GoB., The Fifth Five Year Plan (1997-2002). Dhaka: Ministry of Planning. 1998.
Hassan, Syed Fakhrul., Introduction to Welfare Economics. Bombay: Asia Publishing. 1963.
Pigou, A.C., The Economics of Welfare. London: Macmillan. 1960.
Robinson, John & Eatwedl, John., An Introduction to Modern Economics. London: McGraw-Hill. 1973
Samuelson, B.A., Economics: An Introductory Analysis. New York: McGraw-Hill. 1955.
Stonier & Haque. , A Text Book of Economic Theory. New York: Longman. 1960.
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Course Title PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

Course Code BSW 104 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Introduction: Definition of Psychology, Psychology as Basic and Applied Science, Methods of

Psychology, Branches of Psychology related to Social Work.
2. Motivation and Motives: Motivational Cycles, Types of Motivation, Influence of Motives on Human
Behavior.
3. Learning: Definition of Learning, Factors Affecting Learning. Types of Learning-Avoidance,
Perceptual and Cognitive Learning.
4. Memory and Forgetting: Types of Memory, Process and Systems of Memory, Causes of Forgetting
and Different Theories of Forgetting.
5. Emotion: Relation between Feelings and Emotion, Bodily Changes in Emotion, Constructive and
Destructive Impacts of Emotion, Theories of Emotion.
6. Intelligence: Determinants of Intelligence, Nature and Measurement of Intelligence, Scales.
7. Personality: Types of Personality, Determinants of Personality, Assessment of Personality.
8. Perception: Process of Perception, Perceptual Organization, Attention. Interpretation of Illusion,
Hallucination and Perceptual Set.
9. Attitude: Nature of Attitude, Attitude Change and Measurement of Attitude.
10. Mass Communication and Collective Behavior: Public Opinion, Formation and Assessment of
Public Opinion, Propaganda and Mass Persuasion, Techniques and Principles of Propaganda.

Suggested Reading Materials

Crider, A. B. et al., 1983. Psychology. London: Scott Foresmen.

Krech, D. Cruchfield & Ballachey, E. L., 1962. Individual in Society: A Text Book of Social Psychology.
New York: McGraw-Hill.
Lindgren, H. C., 1969. An Introduction to Social Psychology. New York: John Wiley.
Mackean, Don and Brian, Jonet., 1999. Introduction to Human and Social Biology. London: John Murray.

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Sargent, S.S. & Williamsen R. C., 1996. Social Psychology. New York: Ronald Press.
Secord, Paul R. & Backman, Carl W., 1964. Social Psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Course Title SOCIAL PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES

Course Code BSW 105 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Social Problem: Concept, Features, Causes, Approaches to Social Problem Analysis, Use of Social
Research and Statistics in analyzing Social Problems.
2. Some Basic Issues Relating to Social Problems: Cultural Conflict , Role –Status Conflict, Class
Conflict, Discrimination to distribute Societal Resources cum Opportunities, Family
Disorganization.
3. Major Social Problems of in Urban and Rural Bangladesh: Poverty, Drug Addiction, Slum,
Corruption, Child Labor, and Trafficking.
4. Social Service: Concept, Objectives, Social Service Programs run by the Department of Social
Services in Bangladesh, NGOs Interventions to Combat Social Problems.
5. Role of Social Agencies in controlling Social Problems: Family, Religion, State and Politics.
6. Some Welfare Programs: Child, Family, and Youth Welfare.
7. Social Problem and Social Policy: Concept of Social Policy, Dimensions of Social Policy, Ways to
make a Social Policy Controlling Social Problems.
8. Social Problems and Social Work: Concept of Social Work, Social Work Strategies to combat Social
Problems, Dimensions of Social Work to Analysis Social Problems, Social Welfare Attitude to
Person in Problems.

Selected reading Materials

Ahmad, Mohiuddin., 1999. Bottom-Up: NGO Sector in Bangladesh. Dhaka: CDL.
DuBois , B.; Miley, K.K., 1996. Social Work: An Empowering Profession(2nd ed.),London: Allyn and
Bacon.
Grant, J.J.; Pirtle, W.G., 1976. Social Problems: As Human Concerns, San Francisco: Boyd @ Fraser
Publishing Company.
Nordskog, J.E.; Mcdonagh, E.C.; Vincent, M.J., 1956. Analyzing Social Problems (Revised ed.),
New York: Henry Holt and Company, INC.
GoB., 2010. Activities of the Department of Social Services at a Glance. Dhaka: Department of Social
Services, Ministry of Social Welfare.
Lauer, Robert H. and Lauer, Jeanette C. (eds.)., 2000. Troubled Times : Readings in Social Problems. Los
Angeles: Calif Roxbury Pub.
Merton, R. K. and Nisbet, R. A.,1968. Contemporary Social Problems. New York: Prentice Hall.
Raab, Earl and Selznic, Gertrude Joeger., 1995. Major Social Problems. New York: Harper and Raw.
Sullivan, Thomas J. and Thomson, Kenrick S., 1991. Introduction to Social Problems. New York:
Macmillan.
Zastrow, Charles., 1996. Social Problems: Issues and Solutions. Chicago: Nelson Hall.

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 Course Title ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Course Code BSW 106 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

Unit- I. GRAMMAR REVIEW

a. Syntax—Forms of Sentences
Conversion of Sentences
Negative, Question Forms, Wh-Questions, Tags Question, etc.
b. Morphology: Affixation, Prefixes and Suffixes
c. Review of Tenses—Present, Past and Future
(Simple, Continuous, Perfect and Perfect Continuous), Verb Patterns.
d. Voice: Active-Passive
e. Expressing Permission and Ability Obligation, Mild and Strong
f. Conditional Sentences

Unit- II. LISTENING

a. Listening To Authentic Speech--Comprehension
(Listening For Headlines/ Topic Sentences)
b. Listening Techniques And Tasks

Unit- III. SPEAKING

a. Comprehending And Using Social English (Use of Formula)
b. Making Polite Request And Offers
c. Asking Questions In Social Situation
d. Accepting And Refusing An Invitation

Unit- IV. READING

Reading Authentic Passages and News Paper Articles for Comprehension
I) Reading For Gist/ Summarization/ Main Points (Top-Down Model)
Ii) Reading for Details (Bottom-Up Model)
Iii) Guessing Meaning from Context
Iv) Reading for Comprehension of Message
V) Using Dictionary in Reading.

Unit- V. WRITING
a. Mechanics of Writing
b. Filling Forms—Jobs/ Medical, Information/ Bills. Etc.
c. Writing Simple Paragraph—Description of People/ Objects/ Events/ etc.
d. Writing Formal and Informal Letters.
e. Writing Cover Letter and Resume.
f. Writing Dialogues And Interviews
g. Writing Advertisements
h. Writing Projects
i. Writing Reports
j. Writing Research Proposals
Assignments: Students will be given Home Assignments (Or as Set by the Course Teacher) Which They
will be required to submit on due dates.
Instructional Strategy: Lecture, Question-Answer, Peer-work, Group Discussion, Individual
Presentation, Debate etc.

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Assessment: There will be in-Course Examinations per semester. There will be a sit down Writing Test,
A Listening Test, Home Assignments/ Projects and an Assessment of the Student’s Attendance, Classroom
Responses and Behavior.)

Selected reading Materials

Begum, M. Roshid and Banu, S. Developing English Language Skills. Dhaka: Media Weave; 2005.
Hornby, A.S. Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Current English. London: Oxford University Press; 1992.
Leech, G. & Svartvik, J. A Communicative Grammar of English. Singapore: Longman; 1993.
Rahman, M.F. & Kawser, M. A. An Anatomy of Language and Grammar: My English Teacher. Dhaka:
Supreme Publications; 2007.
Sohn, D.A. Writing By Doing: Learning To Write Effectively, 2nd Edition. Illinois: NTC Publishing; 1989.
Swan, M. Basic English Usage. London: Oxford University Press; 1989.
Swan, M. Practical English Usage. London: Oxford University Press; 1989.
Wren, P.C. & Martin, H. High School English Grammar and Composition. New Delhi: S. Chand &
Company; 1995.

Course Title BANGLADESH: SOCIETY AND CULTURE

Course Code BSW 107 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Sociological Concepts: Society, Social Change, Family, Marriage, Norms, and Values,
Understanding Social Situation.
2. Types of Human Society: Hunting, Fishing, Pastoral, Agricultural Societies, Characteristics of
Primitive Society, Magic, Religion.
3. Culture and Society: Cultural Diversity, Ethnocentrism, Cultural Lag and Cultural Conflict.
4. Factors Affecting Social Life: Geography, Heredity, Culture, Group or Social Factors.
5. Socialization and Class Structure: Classification of Socialization, Definition and Classification of
Social Structure, Kinship and Classification of Kinship, Slavery, Caste, Estate; Theories of
Durkheim, August Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Others.
6. Social Mobility in Urban and Rural Area: Social Mobility in Urban and Rural Setting; Social
Control: Concepts, Techniques, Types and Agencies of Social Control.
7. Races of Mankind: Concepts, Origin and Classification of Races; Racial Classification of
Bangladeshi People.

Suggested Reading Materials

Bottomore., 1964. Introduction to Sociology. London: Greoge Allend Unwin.

Karp, David. A. & Yoels, William. C., Sociology in Everyday Life. Second Edition
Durkheim, Emile., On the Division of Labor in Society. New York:
Giddens, Anthony., 2005. Sociology. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Goode, William. J., 1977. Principles of Sociology. New York: McGraw Hill Book Co.
Khan, F. R., 1973. Principle of Sociology. Dhaka: Shirin Publications.
Koenig, Samuel., An Introduction to Science of Society.
Parimal, B. Kar., 1985. Sociology: The Discipline and Its Dimensions. Calcutta: New Central Book
Agency.
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Course Title HISTORY OF THE EMERGENCE OF INDEPENDENT BANGLADESH
Course Code BSW 211501 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Description of the country and its people

a. Geographical features and their influence;
b. Ethnic Composition;
c. Language;
d. Cultural Syncretism and Religious Tolerance;
e. Distinctive Identity of Bangladesh in the context of undivided Bangladesh;
2. Proposal for undivided soverign Bengal and the partition of the Sub Continent, 1947
a. Rise of communalism under the colonial rule, Lahore Resolution, 1940.
b. The Proposal of Suhrawardi and Sarat Bose for undivided Bengal: Consequences;
c. The Creation of Pakistan 1947;
3. Pakistan: Structure of the state and disparity
a. Central and provincial structure;
b. Influence of Military and Civil Bureaucracy;
c. Economic, social and cultural disparity;
4. Language Movement and the quest for Bengali Identity
a. Misrule by Muslim League and Struggle for democratic politics;
b. The Language Movement: Context and Phases;
c. United front of Haque – Vasani – Suhrawardi: Election of 1954, consequences.
5. Military rule: the regimes of Ayub Khan and Yahia Khan (1958-1971)
a. Definition of military rules and its characteristics;
b. Ayub Khan’s rise to power and characteristics of his rule (Political repression, Basic
democracy, Islamisation;
c. Fall of Ayub Khan and Yahia Khan’s rule (Abolition of one unit, universal suffrage, the Legal
Framework Order)
6. Rise of Nationalism and the Movement for self determination
a. Resistance against cultural aggression and resurgence of Bengali culture;
b. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and six point movement;
c. Reactions: Importance and significance
d. The Agortola Case 1968.
7. The mass- upsurge of 1969 and 11 point movement: background, program and significance.
8. Election of 1970 and the Declaration of Independence by Bongobondhu.
a. Election result and centres refusal to comply;
b. The non co-operation movement, the 7th March, Address, Operation Searchlight;
c. Declaration of Independence by Bangobondhu and his arrest.
9. The war of Liberation 1971
a. Genocide, repression of women, refugee;
b. Formation of Bangladesh government and proclamation of independence;
c. The spontaneous early resistance and subsequent organized resistance (Mukti Fouz, Mukti
Bahini, Guerillas and the frontal warfare);
d. Publicity Campaign in the war of Liberation (Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, the Campaigns
abroad and formation of public opinion);
e. Contribution of students, women and the masses (Peoples war);
f. The role of super powers and the Muslim states in the Liberation war;
g. The Anti-liberation activities of the occupation army, the Peace Committee, AlBadar, Al-
Shams, Rajakars, pro-Pakistan political parties and Pakistani Collaborators, killing of the
intellectuals;
h. Trial of Bongobondhu and reaction of the World Community;
i. The contribution of India in the Liberation War;
j. Formation of joint command and the victory;
k. The overall contribution of Bongobondhu in the Independence struggle;
10. The Bangabondhu Regime 1972 – 1975
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c. Reconstruction of the war ravaged country;
d. The murder of Bangabondhu and his family and the ideological turn-around.

Suggested Reading Materials

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Second Year BSS (Hons.) in Social Work

Course Title HUMAN GROWTH: PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS

Course Code BSW 201 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Process of Human Growth: Principles of Development, Stages of Development, Physical,

Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development.
2. Influence of Heredity and Environment Factors on Development.
a) Genetic and other Biological Factors, Birth Hazards and other Development Hazards.
b) Psychological and Emotional Factors, Psychological Deprivation in Childhood, Parent-child
Relationship, Child abuse and its impact on Behavior.
c) Social and Situational/ environment factors- Gender difference, Family disorganization,
Residential Institutions and Poverty.
3. Biological Bases of Behavior: Structure and Functions of the Nervous System; Influence of
Endocrine Glands on Behavior, Homeostasis and its Relation to Behavior.
4. Nutrition: Influence of Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals on Growth and
Behavior; Balance Diet, Impact of Feeding Practices in Bangladesh; Malnutrition, and Causes of
Malnutrition in Bangladesh.
5. Theories of Personality: Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory, Erikson’s Theory of Psychological
development, Dollar and Miller’s Theory of Learning, Implications of these Theories in
Understanding Human Behavior.
6. Disorders of Psychogenic Origin: (a) Psychoneurosis- Anxiety, Phobia, Obsessive-compulsive
Disorders; (b) Psychosomatic-disorders; and (c) The Functional Psychoses, Manic Depressive,
Schizophrenia, Paranoid Reaction.
7. Adjustment: Meaning of Adjustment and Mental Health, Determinants of Adjustment, Process of
Adjustment, Problems of Adjustment. Level of Stress, Source of Stress, Reaction of Stress, Impact
of Stress.
8. Use and Importance of the Knowledge of Human Growth and Behavior in Social Work Practice
(e.g. Social, Case Work, group Work, and Comprehensive Care).

Suggested Reading Materials

Bernard, H. W., 1973. Child Development and Learning. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Chaney, M. S., 1954. Nutrition. 6th ed. Boston: Houghton Miftlin Co.

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Coleman, J. C., 1960. Personality Dynamics and effective Behavior. Chicago: Foresman & Co.
Coleman, J. C., 1972. Abnormal Psychology & Modern Life. 4th ed. Bombay: D. B Tara Porevala Sons.
Hall, C. S and Lindsey., 1970. Theories of Personality. Newyork: John Willy.
Hurlock, E.B., 1974. Child Development. 6th ed. New York: Mcgraw Hill Co.
Hurlock, E.B., 1974 Personality Development. New York: Mcgraw Hill Co.
Lazaerus, R.S., 1963. Personality and Adjustment. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall Inc.
Maloney, C., 1986. Behavior and Poverty. Dhaka: UPL.
Makellar, P., 1986. Abnormal Psychology. London: Routledge.
Morgan, C. T & Stellare., 1965. Physiology Psychology. New York: Mcgraw Hill Co.
Mussen, P. H., 1979. Child Development and Personality. 5th ed. New York: Harpar and Raw.
Schneiders, A.A., 1965. Personality Dynamics & Mental Health. New York: Rinchart & Winston.
Stein, H. D and Colward., 1958. Social Perspective on Behavior. USA: The Free Press.
Stone, L. J and Church, J., 1968. Childhood and Adolescence: A Psychology of the Growing Person. 2nd
ed, New York: Random House.
Zimbaro, P. O and Ruch, F. L., 1979. Essentials of Psychology and Life.10th ed. New York: Foresman and
Co.
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Course Title SOCIAL ACTION, SOCIAL LEGISLATION AND SOCIAL CHANGE

Course Code BSW 202 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Social Action: Meaning, Scope, Principles, Strategies and Models of Social Action, Relationship
with Social Reform, Social Reform Movement and Social Legislation and Other Methods of Social
Work.
2. Role of Social Action: Human Condition Promotion of the Disadvantaged Groups-Women,
Children, Older People, and the Disabled, Major Social Reforms in the Fields of Socio-economic
Change and Development in Bangladesh.
3. Social Legislation: Meaning, Objectives and Importance, Process of Formulation of Social
Legislation.
4. Major Social Legislations in Bangladesh-
a) Legislation Relating to Family and Women:
The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, The Dowry Prohibition Act 1980, The Cruelty to
Women and Children (Special Provision) Act 1983, The Women and Children (Special
Provision) Act 1995, The Women and Children Repression Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2003.
b) Legislation Relating to Children:
The Children Employment Act 1938, The Probation of Offenders Ordinance 1960, and The
Children Act 1974.
c) Legislation Relating to Social Security:
The Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923, The Provident Fund Act 1925, Maternity Benefit Act
1939.
d) Social Change: Meaning, Theories of Social Change-Evolutionary Theory, Functionalist Theory and
Conflict Theory, Factors Contributing to Social Change-Environmental and Population Pressures,
Cultural Innovation, Cultural Diffusion and Practices and Technology. Resistance to Social Change-
Economic and Cultural; and Technological Factors, Process of Social Change-Planned and
Unplanned. Relationship with Modernization and Social Development.

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Suggested Reading Materials

Birt Bradley, F.B., 1985. Eminent Bengalese in Nineteenth Century. New Delhi: Inter-Indian Publication.
Burrowes, Robert, J., 1996. The Strategy of Nonviolent Defense : A Gandhian Approach. Albany : State
University of New York Press.
Dayal, Parmeshwari., 1986. Gandhian Approach to Social Work . Ahmedabad : Gujarat Vidyapith.
Gandhi, P.K. (ed.)., 1985. Social Action Through Law : Partnership for Social Justice. New Delhi:
Concept.
Government of India., 1987. Encyclopedia of Social Work in India. Vol.-III. New Delhi: Delhi Press.
Ganggrade, K.D., 1978. Social Legislation in India. Vol.- 2. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.
Giddens, Anthon., 2001. Sociology. 4th ed. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Guptadash, B.N., 1980. Raja Rammohon Roy: The Last Phase. New Delhi: Upal Publishing House.
Halim, M. Abdul., 1993. Social Welfare Legislation in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Oihik.
Milne Wallis, Timmon ., 1987. Satyagraha : the Gandhian Approach to Nonviolent Social Change.
Northampton : Pittenbruach Press.
Moore, E. Wilbert., 1978. Social Change. 2nd ed. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
Munim, F.K.M., 1975. Rights of the Citizen Under Constitution and Law. Dhaka: Bangladesh Institute of
Law and National Affairs.
Newman, David M., 2004. Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life. 5th ed. New Delhi:
Sage.
Roger, N. Buldwin., 1966. Social Action. Bombay: Asian Publishing House.
Schaefar, Richard, T., 2003. Sociology. 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Siddiqui , H.Y. (ed.)., 1984. Social Work and Social Action : A Developmental Perspective . New Delhi :
Harnam Publications.
Taylor-Gooby, P., 1991. Social Change, Social Welfare and Social Science. Hemel Hempstead : Harvester
Wheatsheaf.
Youndahl, Benjamin E., 1966. Social Action and Social Work. New York: Association Press.
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Course Title HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL WELFARE

Course Code BSW 203 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Human Rights and Social Justice: Concepts and Philosophical Base.

2. Development of Human Rights – Review in Historical Perspective.
3. Types of Human Rights: Economic, Social, and Political Rights.
4. Social Welfare and Human Rights, Legal Aids and Human Rights.
5. Human Rights and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh, Constitutional Provisions of Human Rights
in Bangladesh; Rights of Women.
6. Role of UN in Upholding Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights with Special
Reference to Article-12 (Confidentiality); Article-16 (Marriage and Family); Article-22 (Social
Security); and Articl-25 (Basic Human Needs).
7. Human Rights and Children, UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 1989.
8. Role of NGOs in Promoting Human Rights with Special Reference to Bangladesh: Bangladesh
Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights, Human Rights Commission, Institute of Democratic
Rights, Bangladesh Jatiyo Mohila Ain-Jibi Samity, Amnesty International.
9. Role of Government Organization in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Diwan, Paras and Diwon, Peeyashi., 1996. Human Rights and the Law: Universal and India. New Delhi:
Deep and Deep Publications.
GoB., 2006. Constitution of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Ministry of Law.
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Hassan, Fatema Rashid., 2007. Violence Against Women in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Bangladesh National
Women Lawyers’ Association (BNWLA) [n.d.].
Hossain, Sara (ed.)., 2009. Human Rights in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK).
Ife, Jim., 2008. Human Rights and Social Work : Towards Rights-based Practice. New York : Cambridge
University Press.
Munim F.K.M.A., 1975. Rights of the Citizen under the Constitution and Law. Dhaka: Bangladesh
Institute of Law and International Affairs.
Susan, C., 2008. Human Rights and Social Justice in A Global Perspective : An Introduction to
International Social Work. New York : Oxford University Press.
United Nations., 1989. Convention on the Rights of the Child. New York: United Nations.
United Nations. , 1992. Teaching and Learning about Human Rights. New York: United Nations.
United Nations., 1984. Universal Declaration of Human Rights. New York: United Nations.
Zamir, Muhammad., 1990. Human Rights Issues and International Law. Dhaka: Dhaka University Press.
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Course Title SOCIAL WORK WITH DISABILITIES

Course Code BSW 204 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Disability: Concept, Causes and Risk Factors of Disability, Types of Disability: Physical Disability,
Intellectual Disability, Hearing Disability, Voice Disability, Visual Disability, Model of Disability.
2. Developmental Disabilities: Concept, Types, Factors Associated with Developmental Disability,
Services and Support (Treatment), Child Autism.
3. Learning Disability: Concept, Signs, Causes and Risk Factors, Types of Learning Disability,
Treatment and Intervention (Preventive and Supportive).
4. Gender and Disability: Women and Girls with Disability, Psycho-social Issues of Women with
Disabilities with Reference to Experiences in Bangladesh, Disability Rights and Women Rights.
5. Disability in Bangladesh: Prevalence, Socio-Economic Problems of the PWD, Disability and
Poverty, Government and Non-Government Initiatives for the PWD in Bangladesh, Community
Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Services and Organizations, National Foundation of Disability
Development, ERCPH, HEED Bangladesh, NFOWD, Center for the Rehabilitation of the Kallyan
Somity etc.
6. Disability Rights Law: Constitutional Rights for the PWDs, Civil Rights of Disabled, The National
Policy on Disability-1995, Disability Right and Protection Act-2013, Neuro-Developmental
Disability Protection Trust Act-2013.
7. International Commitments: Disability Rights Movement, Programs for the Disabled in SAARC
Countries, Convention, Declaration and Decision Relevant to Disability: UN Declaration on the
Rights of Disabled Person- 1975, ESCAP Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002, Convention on
the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD).
8. Social Work Practice with Disability: Use of Social Work Methods, Knowledge, Skill, Values,
Approaches and Strategies with Disability Issues, Role of Social Worker in Disability.

Suggested Reading Materials

Ambrosino, Rosalie. et al., Social Work and Social Welfare. Australia: Thomson Learning, 2001.
Akber, Md. Ali., Survey of the Disabled Freedom Fighters of Bangladesh. Dhaka: Bangladesh Freedom
Fighters Welfare Trust, 1973.
Bedi, M.S., Socially Handicapped Children- A Study of their Institutional Services. Jodhpur: Jain
Brothers, 1978.
Gruewald, Kari., Mentally Handicapped Towards Normal Living. London: Hutchinson, 1978.

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Kohil, A.S., Social Services to Disabled. New Delhi: Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. 1997.
Kessler, H.S., Rehabilitation of the Physically Handicapped. New York: Colombia University Press. 1953.
Mannan, Bashira., Family and Social Life of Disables. Dhaka: Jatiya Grantha Prokashan, 1996.
Markwick, Anne. et al., Learning Disabilities. London: Butterworth Heinemann, 2003.
Mehta, D.S., Handbook of Disabled in India. New Delhi: Allied Publisher, 1983.
Mia, Islam and Ali., Situation of the Physically Handicapped Children in Bangladesh. A Field Study of
Institute of Social Welfare and Research; (n.d), 1973.
Oliver, Michael., Social Work with Disabled People. London: Macmillan Publisher, 1983.
Taylor, I.W., International Society for Rehabilitation for the Disabled. New York; ISRD. 1970.
Titumir, Rashed Al Mahmud and Hossain, Jakir, Disability in Bangladesh: Practice, Knowledge, Attitudes
and Practices, Unnayan Onneshan, 2005.
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Course Title SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY AND PROGRAM PLANNING

Course Code BSW 205 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Social Policy: Meaning and Goals of Social Policy; Factors Influencing Social Policy; Process of
Social Policy Formulation; Principles of Social Policy.
2. Social Policy Models: Techniques of Social Policy Model; Policy Analysis- Methods of Policy
Analysis, Stages of Social Policy Analysis.
3. Policy Practice Framework: Skills of the Social Worker for Policy Practice; Functions of Policy
Practitioner, Means of Understanding Social Policy. Tools of Social Policy Implementation.
4. Social Policy and Constitution of Bangladesh. Problems of Social Policy Formulation and
Implementation in Bangladesh including other Developing Countries.
5. Social Policies in Bangladesh: Education Policy, Health Policy, Population Policy, Social Welfare
Policy, Child Welfare Policy and Women Development Policy.
6. Plan and Planning: Meanings, Types, Classification, Pre-requisites of Effective Planning.
7. Plan Formulation: Methods, Steps and Process. Plan Formulation System at National Level in
Bangladesh.
8. Sources and Methods of Financing Development Plan, Problems of Resources Allocation.
9. Program Planning in Bangladesh, Social Welfare Program Planning in Bangladesh; Problems of
Plan Formulation in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Chowdhury, D. Paul., 1979. Social Welfare Administration. Delhi: Atma Ramand Sons.
Dahiya, S. Bhagman (e.d.)., 1982. Development Planning Models. New Delhi: Inter-India.
Dewett, Kewal Krishan and Chand, Adarsh. , 1979. Modern Economic Theory: Micro and Macro Analysis.
New Delhi: Shyam Lal Charitable Trust.
Jansson, Brauce, S., 1994. Social Policy from Theory to Practice: Comparative Analysis. London.
Livingstone, Arthur., 1969. Social Policy in Developing Countries. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
Sharma and Shastri., 1984 Social Planning: Concepts and Techniques. Luknow: Print House.
Trecker, Harleigh B., 1950. Group Process in Administration. New York: Woman’s Press.

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 Course Title DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE
Course Code BSW 206 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Concept and Nature of Hazard and Disaster, Types of Disaster: Flood, Cyclone, Tornado, Tidal Bore
and River Erosion, Earthquake, Drought, Arsenic, Water Salinity, Tsunami, Industrial Accidents,
Environment Pollution and Communal/Political Riots etc.
2. Disaster Management: Meaning, Disaster Management Cycle: Preparedness, Response, Mitigation,
Disaster Impact, Recovery, Prevention and Development.
3. Vulnerability and Risk Management: Concepts, Risk Assessment, Geographical Extent and
Intensity, Gender Perspective in Hazard Analysis and Management.
4. Climate Change and Global Warming: Concept, Causes of Climate Change, Impact of Climate
Change.
5. Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation:
a) Basic Concepts of Preparedness.
b) Forecast and Warning System.
c) Coping Mechanisms: Indigenous and Modern.
d) Use of Neighborhood and Community Groups to face Disaster.
e) Primary Health Care.
f) Temporary Shelter.
g) Preparedness at Different Levels: Family, Community, Local, National, and International.
h) Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation.
6. Mitigation Approaches: Community Participatory Approach, Sustainable Development
Infrastructure, Partnership Building and Networking, Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation, Disaster
Management Training and Education, Role of Media in Disaster Reduction, Institutional Capacity
Building and Raising Disaster Fund, International Co-operation and Exchange of Ideas.
7. Role of the Government and NGOs in Disaster Management.

Suggested Reading Materials

Carter, W. Nick., 1992. Disaster Management: A Disaster Manager’s Handbook. India: Sage Publication.
Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Center and PACT- Bangladesh., 1993. Disaster Management:
Handbook for Bangladesh. Dhaka: BDPC & PACT.
Islam, Dr. Nabiul., 2008. Impact of Flood in Urban Bangladesh. Dhaka: AHDPH.
Nizamuddin, K. (edited)., 2001. Disaster in Bangladesh: Selected Readings. Dhaka: Disaster Research
Training and Management Center, University of Dhaka.
Rasheed, K.B. Sajjadur., 2008. Bangladesh Resource and Environmental Profile. Dhaka: AHDPH.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center., 2002. Regional Workshop on Best Practices in Disaster Mitigation.
Indonesia: UNDP.
Saha, Dr. Subrota Kumar., 2007. Environment Impact Assessment for Changing World. Dhaka: AHDPH.
GoB., 1998. Special Workshops and Seminar for Natural Disaster Reduction and National Disaster
Preparedness. Dhaka: Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
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 Course Title VOLUNTARISM AND NGOs IN BANGLADESH
Course Code BSW 207 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Voluntarism: Concept, Historical Perspective, Voluntary Organizations, Voluntarism in Bangladesh.

2. Legislations Relating to Voluntary Social Work/Welfare Agencies: Voluntary Social Welfare
Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961; The Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities)
Regulation Ordinance, 1978 and the Foreign Contributions (Regulations) Ordinance, 1982.
3. National Council of Social Welfare: Historical Background, Composition and Functions, Grants in
Aid Program of the Government for Voluntary Agencies.
4. Important National NGOs in Bangladesh: Their Composition, Role, Contributions and Future
Prospects in National Development: BRAC, Grameen Bank, Proshika, ADAB, Bangladesh Diabetic
Association and Bangladesh Probin Hitoishy Shangstha.
5. Voluntary Social Work at International Level, International Voluntary Agencies working in
Bangladesh-CARE, World Vision, Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. Impact of International
Voluntary Agencies on the Voluntary Social Work in Bangladesh.
6. NGOs and Government as Development Partner in Bangladesh; Leadership Pattern of Voluntary
Social Welfare Agencies, NGO Affairs Bureau, Background, Organogram and Functions.
Suggested Reading Materials

Annual Reports. Relevant Records and Documents of Different NGOs and Government of Bangladesh.
Aves, G.M., 1969. The Voluntary Workers in the Social Services. London: Bedford Square Press of NCSS.
Batten, T.R., 1959. Voluntary Action and Social Progress. London: The British Council.
Chowdhury, D. Paul., 1971. Voluntary Social Welfare in India. New Delhi: Sterling Publishing.
GoB., 2010. Bangladesh Economic Review 2010. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.
Morales, A. and Sheafor, B.W., 2004. Social Work: A Profession of Many Faces. Boston: Pearson.
NGO Affairs Bureau., 1990. Guide to NGOs in Bangladesh. Dhaka: NGO Affairs Bureau, GoB.
NGO Affairs Bureau., 1992. NGOs in Bangladesh. Dhaka: NGO Affairs Bureau, GoB.
Sen. A. C., 1971. Introducing Voluntary Agencies in India. New Delhi: R. Gupta for Impex.

Course Title DEMOGRAPHIC ISSUES: POLICY, PLANNING AND SERVICES IN

BANGLADESH
Course Code BSW 208 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Population and Demography: Meaning, Scope and Importance of Demography, Need of

Demographic Studies for Social Worker, Difficulties and Importance of Demographic Study in
Bangladesh.
2. Basic Concepts of Demography: Fertility, Mortality, Nuptiality, Migration.
3. Methods of Demographic Data Collection: Population Census, Demographic Sample Survey, Vital
Registration System, Population Register.
4. Theories of Population: Early Philosophers, Mercantilist, Malthusian, Optimum Marxist and
Demographic Transition Theory.
5. Population Policy in Bangladesh: Historical Evolution, Objectives and Characteristics of Population
Policy, Role of Population Policy in Controlling Population of Bangladesh.
6. Family Planning Program in Bangladesh: History, Achievements, Problems and Prospects; Family
Planning Strategies and their Outcomes, Adolescence and Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child
Health Situation.
7. Role of NGOs in Population Control in Bangladesh: Family Planning Association of Bangladesh
(FPAB), Population Services and Training Center (PSTC) and Rural Service Delivery Program
(RSDP).
8. Bangladesh Population: Nature and Characteristics. Role of Social Workers in Dealing with
Population Problem in Bangladesh.
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Suggested Reading Materials
BBS, Bangladesh National Population Census-2011. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.
BBS, Bangladesh Economic Review-2011. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.
Bogue, D. J., Principles of Demography. New York, John Wiley.
Cox, Peter R., 1993. Demography. New Delhi: University Book Stall.
Heer, David., 1975. Society and Population. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
Lucas, David. et al., 1980. Beginning Population Studies. Australia: Australian National University.
Mia, A.; Alauddin, M. and Islam, H., 1985. Impact Study of Mothers Club. Dhaka: ISWR.
Noman, Aysha., 1983. Status of Women and Fertility in Bangladesh, Dhaka: UPL.
Raj, Hans., 1990. Fundamental of Demography, 4th ed. New Delhi: Surjeet Pub.
Shrivastava O.S., 1983. A Text Book of Demography. New Delhi: Vikash Publishing House.
Siegel, Jacob S. and Swanson, David (ed.). The Methods and Materials of Demography, 2nd ed. Boston :
Elsevier/Academic Press.
UNESCAP., 1981. Population of Bangladesh: ESCAP Country. Monograph Series No. 8. Bangkok.
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Third Year BSS (Hons.) in Social Work

Course Title GENDER ISSUES AND WOMEN DEVELOPMENT

Course Code BSW 301 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Women Development: Concept and Issues, Historical Background of Women Development in

Bangladesh and Abroad, Barriers to Women Development.
2. Basic Concepts of Gender: Concept of Gender and Sex, Gender as a Development Issue, Gender
Mainstreaming; Gender Analysis Framework, Intra-Household Bargaining Power, Gender Equity &
Equality, Different Measurement of Gender Equality.
3. Theory and Approaches to Women Development: WID, WAD, GAD; Women Development
Approaches: Welfare Approaches; Anti Poverty Approaches; Skill Based Approaches; Equity
Approaches; Empowerment Approach; Concept of Feminism: Origin and Different Theories of
Feminism; Concept of Patriarchy and Its Origin
4. Women and Empowerment: Concept, Types, Dimensions, Impact of GO/ NGO Activities on
Women Empowerment, Challenges to Women Empowerment.
5. Basic Issues of Women’s Situation: Changing Status of Women in Bangladesh, Women and
Reproductive Health; Women Participation in Workforce, Women in Politics. Violence against
Women: Nature, Causes, Problems of Disadvantaged Women.
6. Global and National Actions for Advancement of Women: International and UN Conferences and
Conventions, Constitutional Guarantees, National Women’s Development Policy; Planning and
Programs in Women Development,
7. Gender in Development Agenda: Gender and PRSP; Gender Budgeting.
8. Legislations relating to the Women in Bangladesh: Marriage, Family and Divorce Related
Legislations; Violence-Related Legislations; Labor Welfare Related Legislations.

Suggested Reading Materials

Encyclopedia of Women Development and Family Welfare. Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd. ( n.d.).
Hasan, Sadik., 2007. Women in Bangladesh Local Government: A Study of Gram Sarker. Dhaka: Md.
Aynul Hossain.
Hossain, Selina and Masuduzzaman., 2006. Gender Biswakosh (Encyclopedia of Gender, Vol.-1 and 2).
Dhaka: Mowla Brothers.
Mahtab, Nazmunnessa., 2008. Women in Bangladesh. Dhaka: A.H. Publishing House.
Naz, Farzana., 2006. Pathways to Women’s Empowerment in Bangladesh. Dhaka: A.H. Development
Published House.
Sarkar, Litika and Mayya, B. Silvara., Women and Law: Contemporary Problems. Dhaka: Academic

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Course Title RURAL AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Course Code BSW 302 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Rural Community in Bangladesh: Definition and Characteristics of Community, The Feature of

Rural Community in Bangladesh and Major Socio-economic Problems.
2. Rural Social Structure and Institutions in Bangladesh and Impacts on Rural Lives: Social
Stratification, Land Tenure System, Local Power Structure and Local Government.
3. Rural Development in Bangladesh: Early Experiences, V-AID Program, Comilla Approach, GO and
NGO Approaches and Areas of Rural Development, BRDB, BRAC and RSS.
4. Urban Community in Bangladesh: Features and Characteristics, Socio-economic Problems of Urban
Community in Bangladesh.
5. Urbanization: Nature and Characteristics, Theories of Urban Growth and Ecological Process,
Urbanization as Development Process.
6. Urban Development in Bangladesh: GO and NGO Approaches and Areas of Urban Development,
Interventions of USS for Urban Development.
7. Efficacy of Rural and Urban Development Programming Intervention in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Ahmad, M.M., 2003. Whose Ideas? Fieldworkers’ on Non-Government Organizations) Policies in

Bangladesh, International Development Planning Review (IDPR). 25 (1), 67-84.
Ahmad, M.M., 2007. The Career of NGOs Fieldworkers’ in Bangladesh, Non-profit Management and
Leadership. 17(3), 349-365.
Ahmed, S., 2006. NGO Perception of Poverty in Bangladesh: Do Their Programmes Match the Reality?,
Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the M. Phil. Degree Bergen, Department of Administration
and Organization Theory, University of Bergen.
Bebbington. A., New States, New NGOs? Crises and Transitions among Rural Development NGOs in the
Andean Region, World Development; 25(11).
Ginsberg, Leon H. (ed)., 2005. Social Work in Rural Communities. 4/e. Alexandria Va: Council on Social
Work Education (CSWE).
GoB., 1998. Fifth Five Year Plan. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.
Gottdiener, Mark and Hutchison, Ray., 2006. The New Urban Sociology. 3rd ed. Colorado: Westview
Press.
Hye, H.A., 1985. Decentralization, Local Government Institutions and Resource. Comilla: BARD.
Islam, Nazrul., 1966. Urban Poor in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Centre for Urban Studies (CUS).
More, Wilbert E. and Smelser, Neil J., 1996. Urbanization in Newly Developing Countries. USA: Prentice
Hall.
Phillips, Norma Kolko and Straussner, Shulamith Lala., 2002. Urban Social Work: An Introduction to
Policy and Practice in the Cities. Boston : Allyn and Bacon.
Quddus, Md. Abdul (ed)., 1996. Rural Development in Bangladesh: Strategies and Experience. Comilla:
BARD.
Siddiqui, Kamal., 2005. Local Government in Bangladesh. Dhaka: UPL.
Siddiqui, Kamal., 1992. Social Formation in Dhaka City. Dhaka: UPL.
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 Course Title SOCIAL WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS
Course Code BSW 303 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Social Case Work as a Social Work Method. Definition, Elements, Objectives, Principles, and
Scope.
2. Understanding Psycho-Social Problem of a Client, Clients’ Environment and Role in Relation to
their Family and Society.
3. Steps Involved in Problem-Solving Process in Social Case Work. Psycho-Social Study, Diagnostic
Assessment, Psycho-Social Treatment, Evaluation and Follow-up.
4. Case Study and Data-Collection Methods: Interview and other Direct and Indirect Methods.
5. Rapport Building: Objectives and Principles, Transference and Counter Transference of Ideas and
Views.
6. Change Process in Case Work Practice: Basic Helping and Artistic Skills, Approaching the
Non-voluntary and Alcoholic Clients.
7. Case Work Recording: Skills, Types and Its importance in Developing Indigenous Reading
Materials.
8. Preventive Aspects of Case Work Service.
9. Practice Fields of Social Case Work in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Biestel, F.R., 1957. The Case Work Relationship. Chicago: Loyal University Press.
Bradford, W. Sheafar, et.al., 1988. Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice. London: Allen
Bacon Inc.
Breakwel, Glynis M., 1990. Interviewing. London: The British Psychological and Routledge Ltd.
Friedlander, W.A., 1977. Concepts and Methods of Social Work, 2nd ed. New York: Prentice Hall.
Garrett, A, 1970. Interviewing: Its Principles and Methods. New York: Family Service Association of
America.
Gordem, R.I., 1975. Interviewing: Strategies Techniques and Tactics Revised. Homewood: The Dorsey
Press.
Hamilton, G., 1951. Theory and Practice of Social Case Work, 2nd ed. New York: Columbia University.
Hollis, F., 1966. Case Work: A Psycho Social Therapy. New York: Random House.
Hussain, N. & Alauddin, M., 1970. Introduction to Social Work Methods. Dhaka: College of Social
Welfare and Research Centre.
Noughusband, Eillen., 1960. New Development in Case Work. London: Geroge Allen and Unwin.
Perian, H. H., 1960. Social Case Work: A Problem Solving Process. Chicago: University of Chicago.
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Course Title SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS

Course Code BSW 304 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Social Group: Nature and Types, Significance of Social Group for Individual and Social
Development.
2. Social Group Work: Definition, Objectives and Principles, History to Group Work
Development, Group Process, Personality Development and Leadership Training, Group Work
Process and Group Dynamics, Major Elements, Positive and Negative Interaction Process. Use
of the Knowledge of Group Dynamics by the Worker. Functions of Social Group Work,
Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative, Educational and Development, Natural Aid and Self-

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3. Group Work Strategies: Objectives, Program, Planning and Development, Leadership: Concept
and Functions, Supervision in Group Work, Counseling and Therapeutic Group Work.
4. Group Work Proceedings, Recording, Objectives, Style and Importance.
5. Group Work Practice Fields in Bangladesh: Group Work Relationship with Community
Development and Social Action. Major NGOs Approaches in Community Development and
Social Group Work Practice.

Suggested Reading Materials

Bradford, W. Sheafar, et.al., 1988. Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice. London: Allen
Bacon Inc.
Friedlander, W.A., 1977. Concepts and Methods of Social Work, 2nd ed. New York: Prentice Hall.
Glassman, Urania & Kates,, 1990. L.E. Group Work. New Delhi: Sage Publication.
Homans, G. G., 1951. The Human Group. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul.
Hussain, N. & Alauddin, M., 1970. Introduction to Social Work Methods. Dhaka: College of Social
Welfare and Research Centre.
Konopk, G., 1972. Social Group Work: A Helping Process, 2nd Ed. New York: Englewood Clifts, Prentice
Hall.
Phillips, H.U., 1969. Essential of Social Group Work Skills. New York: Association Press.
Pouglab, Tom., 1991. A Hand Book of Common Group Work Problems. London: Routledge.
Thompson, S & Khan, J.H., 1970. The Group Process as A Helping Technique. London: Oxford Pergamon
Press.
Trecker, H. B. & Trecker, A. R., 1965. How to Work with Groups. New York: Association Press.
Wilson, G & Sylad, G., 1949. Social Work Practice. USA: Houghton Mifllin Company.
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Course Title PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES AND SOCIAL WORK

Course Code BSW 305 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Concept of Health, Public Health, Community Medicine and Social Medicine.

2. Indicators of Public Health, Determinants of Health, Personal Hygiene, Environmental Sanitation.
3. Health Problems and Services in Bangladesh, Health Administration in Bangladesh.
4. Communicable Diseases: Concept, Host-Agent-Environment, Disease Spectrum, Iceberg of Disease,
Reservoir of Infection, Route of Transmission of Disease, Control of Communicable Diseases.
5. Maternal and Child Health (MCH): Problems and Services in Bangladesh, the Expanded Program on
Immunization (EPI).
6. Food and Nutrition: Concepts, Classification, Balanced Diet, Nutritional Problems, Nutritional and
Dietary Condition in Bangladesh.
7. Health Education: Concept, Principles, Contents, Limitations, Change Process, Adaptor Categories.
8. Role of Social Worker in Public Health Activities in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Alauddin, M., 1980. Socio-economic Determinants of Fertility. Dhaka: ISWR, DU.

Bhende, Asha A. and Tara, Kanitkar., 1982. Principles of Population Studies. Bombay: Himalaya.
Diehl, Harold S., 1964. Healthful Living – A Textbook of Personal and Community Health. New York:
McGraw Hill.
Here, David., 1975. Society and Population. India: Prentice Hall.

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Lucas, David. et al., 1980. Beginning Population Studies. Australia: Australian National University.
Park, K., 2003. Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine. India: Banarsidas Bhanot.
Rashid, K. M; Rahman, Mahmudur and Hyder, Sayeed., 2007. Textbook of Community Medicine and
Public Health. Dhaka: RHM.
Roy, Santilal., 1962. A Handbook of Preventive and Social Medicine. Calcutta: Academic Publishers.

Course Title FAMILY, CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE

Course Code BSW 306 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. The Concept of Family and Child Welfare, Growth and development of family and child welfare
services in advanced and developing countries with special reference to Bangladesh.
2. Role and Status of Women in Bangladesh: Impact of social change on role and status of women in
Bangladesh. The family needs and problems. Needs for women development programmes in
Bangladesh. Needs of children, Physical, Psychological and Social.
3. Child Welfare Services in Bangladesh:
a) Institutional care: Institutions as a total substitute and as a partial substitute of the family;
Methods of dealing of the children within institutions, structure and functioning of the
institutional care. Effectiveness of Services and Programmes.
b) Preventive and development services: Maternal and child health, Day-care, work opportunities
and income maintenance, Community health and education services, School social work, Family
planning services, Adaptation and Foster care, Problems of socially, mentally and physically
handicapped children and special services for them.
4. Co-ordination of Family and Child Welfare Services: International Convention on the rights of
Child.
5. Social Work with families: Concepts relevant to helping the family as group: Family diagnosis,
Family Welfare Services.
6. Concept of Youth Welfare: revolution of youth welfare programme in Bangladesh and abroad.
Needs of youth problems in the area of family adjustment, education, marriage, employment,
recreation, etc. Impact of Social Change on the Youth.
7. Family life education for the youth with special emphasis on the need for making them aware of the
implications of responsible parenthood.
8. Programmes designed to meet the needs of urban and rural youths in Bangladesh. Government and
Non-government services. Services for the student youth and services for non-students youth.
9. Role of youth in development, planning for the youth welfare and development. Role of voluntary
agencies in the area of youth work, training of youth leaders. The role of social worker in youth
welfare and development.

Suggested Reading Materials

Bell, Norman & Vogel. Ezra F., 1960. A Modern Introduction to the Family. Glencoe, The Free Press pt
Glencoe.
Bowley A.H., 1951. Child Care, Edinburgh, E & S. Livingstone.
Bowley A.H., 1960. The Problems of the Family Life, 2nd ed. Edinburgh, E & S Livingstone.
Child Welfare League of America, 1960. Standards for Day Care Service, New York, Child Welfare
League.

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Donisons D.V., 1956. The Neglected Child and the Social Services, Manchester, Manchester University
Press.
Fredericksen. Hazal., 1984. The Child and His Welfare, 2nd ed. Sanfrancisco, W.H. Freeman.
Ginzberg. E., 1960. The Nations Children, The Family and Social Change, New York, Columbia
University Press.
Younghusband. Eileen., 1965. Social Work with Families: Readings in Social Work, London, George
Allen and Unwing.
Bed. M.S., 1978. Socially Handicapped Children- A Study of their Institutional Services, Jain Brothers,
Jodhpar.
Mchtu D.S., 1983. Hand Book of Disabled in India, New Delhi, Allied Publishers.
Erikson, Erik, 11., 1963. Youth Change and Challenge, New York, Basic Bolks, Inc. Publishers.
Merrill and Others, 1950, Social Problem, New York Alfred A Knoph.
Lorrwin, L.L.: Youth Work Programmes, 1941, Problems and Policies, Washington, American Council on
Education.
Keffs. Tony and Smith, Mark, 1987. Youth Work, London, The Mac Millan Press Ltd.
Havighurst, R.J. and Dreyer, P.H., 1975. Youth University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Vishwa, Yavak Kendra, 1974. Youth and National Goals, New Delhi.
Brew, J.M.L., 1968. Youth and Youth Groups Faber, London.
Fuchs, E. (ed.), 1976. Youth in a Changing World: Cross-Cultural Perspective on Youth Mouton, The
Hague.
Casson, Mar., 1979. Youth Unemployment, Macmillan, London.
Raghuvanshi, M.S., 1984. Modernizing Rural Youth, Ajanta, Delhi.
Randey, Rajendra, 1972. Sociology of Youth Sterling, New Delhi.
Singhvi, I., M. (ed.), 1972. Youth Unrest- Conflict of Generations National, Delhi.
Mukherjee, Dhurjati, 1977. Youth Change and Challenge, Firma KLM Pvt. Ltd. Calcutta.
Altback, Philip G., 1970. The Student Revolution- A Global Analysis Lalvani, Bombay.
Emmerson, D.K., 1969. Students and Politics in Developing Nations, Pal Mall Press, London.

Course Title CRIME AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Course Code BSW 307 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Concept and Evolution of Crime: Crime, Evolution of Crime, Features of Crime, Elements of Crime,
Types of Crime; Crime Related Concepts such as Sin, Deviance, Immorality; Criminal Law.
2. Crime Studies: Criminology and Its Branches, Objectives and Necessity of Studying Criminology,
Scope of Criminology.
3. Patterns of Crime : (a) Traditional Classification of Crime (b) Discussion on some special patterns of
crime such as crime Against Women, Rape, Trafficking (human and drug); Political Crime ; Urban
and Rural Crime .
4. Development and Crime: Industrialization and Crime; Urbanization and Crime; Modernization and
Crime; Globalization and Crime; Environmental Issues and Crime.
5. Community Policing: Conceptual Description, Components of Community Policing, Purposes of
Community Policing, Characteristics of Community Policing, Principles of Community policing,
Challenges of Community Policing, How to make Community Policing Effective; After-care system
in Rehabilitation for Offenders.

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6. Jail and Open Prison: Concept of Jail, Types of Jail; Open Prison, Concept of Open Prison, Nature of
Open Prison, Objectives of Open Prison, Characteristics of Open Prison, Advantages of Open
Prison, Eligibility of Open Prison, Open Prison vs Normal Prison.
7. Punishment, Correction and Crime Prevention: Concept and Theories of Punishment; Concept of
Correction, Purposes of Correction, Guidelines and Program of Correction System in Bangladesh;
Community–Based Correctional Programs (probation: concept, elements, purposes, types, and duties
of a probation officer), Concept of Parole, Determinants and Conditions of Parole, Educational
Qualification and Responsibilities of a Parole Officer; Measures of Preventing Crime.

Suggested Reading Materials

Abadinsky, H., 1977. Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice. London: Prentice Hall International,
Inc.
Ahuja, R., 1996. Sociological Criminology. Calcutta: New Age International (P) Limited.
Bohm, R. M & Haley, K. N., 2002. Introduction to Criminal Justice. 3rd ed. New York: Glencoe McGraw
–Hill.
Diana, L., 1970. What is probation? In Carter, R. M & Wilkins, L. T., Probation and parole: selected
readings. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Galliher, J. F & McCartney, J. L., 1977. Criminology:Power,Crime,andCriminal Law. Ontario: The
Dorsey Press.
Gibbons, D.C.,1978. Society,Crime,and Criminal Careers: An Introduction to Criminology. 3rd ed. New
Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.
Haque, M. T., 2013. Probation in Bangladesh: A Roadway to Juvenile Correction. Social Science Review.
The Dhaka University Studies,Part-D, Vol. 31, No. 1, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of
Dhaka.
Haque, M. T & Sarker, A. H., 2012. After-CareServices in Bangladesh: Process and Practice. Social
Science Review. The Dhaka University Studies, Part-D,Vol. 29, No.1, Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Dhaka.
Sarker, A. H., 2001. Juvenile Delinquency: Dhaka City Experience. Dhaka: Human Nursery For
Development.
Sarker, A. H., 1991. Concept of Probation: Practices and Procedures, The Dhaka University Studies. Vol-
54, No. 2, December.
Sarker, A. H., 1989. Probation in Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects, The Dhaka University Studies.
Part- F, Vol. 1, No. 1.

Course Title ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Course Code BSW 308 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Organizational Behavior: Meaning, Historical Development of Organizational Behavior,

Contributing Disciplines to the Organizational Behavior Field, Challenges and Opportunities for
Organizational Behavior, Approaches and Models of Organizational Behavior.
2. Foundation of Individual Behavior: Biographical Characteristics, Ability: Dimension of Intellectual
Ability, Physical Ability. Theories of Learning.
3. Values, Attitudes and Job Satisfaction: Meaning of Values, Types, and Values.
Across Cultures, Globe Framework of Assessing Culture; Meaning, Components and Types of
Attitudes; Meaning and Measuring Job Satisfaction, Effect of Job Satisfaction on Employee
Performance, Causes of Employee Dissatisfaction.
4. Personalities and Emotion: Meaning and Determinants, Traits, Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator, Big Five Models, Major Personality Attributes Influencing OB, Type A and B
Personality, Proactive Personality, Achieving Personality Fit, Meaning of Emotion, Dimension,
External Constraints, Organizational Behavior Application.
5. Workplace Conflict: Meaning and Transition in Conflict Thought, Functional Versus Dysfunctional
Conflict, Conflict Process, Conflict Management Technique, Negotiation, Bargaining Strategies,
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6. Organizational Culture: Meaning, Characteristics, Socialization Types, Functions, Culture as a
Liability, Creating and Sustaining Culture, and it Process, How Employees Learn Culture, Creating
and Ethical Organizational Culture.
7. Organizational Change and Stress Management: Forces for Change, Managing Planned Change,
Resistance to Change, Source of Resistance to Change, Overcoming Resistance to Change, Three
Steps Model, Stress Meaning, Model of Stress, Employee Counseling, Types of Counseling.

Suggested Reading Materials

Danis, keith., 1982. Human Behaviour at Work: Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.
Frecl, Lutham., 2002. Organizational Behavior. McGraw-Hill.
Robbins, Stephen P., and Judge, Timothy A., 2008. Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 9th ed. Upper
Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Robbins, Stephen P., and Judge, Timothy A., 2009. Organizational Behavior, 13th ed. Upper Saddle
River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall.

Course Title VIVA VOCE (THEORETICAL)

Course Code BSW 309 Marks 50 Credits 2
Fourth Year BSS (Hons.) in Social Work

Course Title SOCIAL RESEARCH

Course Code BSW 401 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Research as a Scientific Method: Science and Scientific Method. Elements of Scientific Method:
Fact, Concept, Variable, Assumption, Hypothesis and Theory. Social Research and Social Work
Research.
2. Major Types of Social Research: Non-Experimental Research: Exploratory, Descriptive,
Explanatory, Experimental Research: Experimental, Quasi-experimental. Basic Research, Applied/
Operational Research - Action Research and Evaluation Research.
3. Methods of Social Research: Qualitative Methods-Case Study, Ethnography, Grounded Theory, and
Phenomenology. Quantitative Methods—Survey, Mixed-Methods Approach in Social Research.
4. Steps in Social Research: (1) Identification of Problem, (ii) Review of Literature, (iii) Formulation of
Hypothesis, (iv) Research Design, (v) Collection of Data, (vi) Processing and Analysis of Data, (vii)
Report Writing (Presentation of Findings).
5. Techniques and Tools of Data Collection: Observation, Interview, Discussion, Document Analysis
etc.
6. Limitation and Problems in Social Research in Bangladesh. Values in Relation to Social Research,
Use of Social Research in Social Work.

Suggested Reading Materials

Admas, GR. & Schvaneveldt, Jay D., 1985. Understanding Research Methods. New York: Longman.
Aminuzzaman, Salahuddin M., 1991. Introduction to Social Research. Dhaka: Bangladesh Publishers.
Babbie, Earl., 2008. The Basics of Social Research, 4th ed. Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth.
Bailey, Kenneth D., 1982. Methods of Social Research. 2nd ed. New York: Free Press.
Blalock, A.B. & Blalock, M.M., 1982. Introduction to Social Research. 2nd ed. N. J.: Prentice Hall.
Bryman, Alan and Cramer, Duncan., 1997. Quantitative Data Analysis with SPSS for Windows : A Guide
for Social Scientists . New York : Routledge.
Bryman, Alan., 2008. Social Research Methods, 3rd ed. New York : Oxford University Press.
Creswell, John W., 2007. Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, 2/e.
London: Sage.

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Grinnell, Richard M. and Unrau, Yvonne (Eds.)., 2008. Social Work Research and Evaluation: Foundation
of Evidence-based Practice. New York: OUP.
Moser, C. A. l. & Kalton,, 1985. G. Survey Methods in Social Investigation. 2nd ed. England: Gower
Publishing.
Nachmias, Chava & Nachmias David., 1985. Research Methods in the Social Sciences. 2nd ed. London:
Edward Arnold.
Polansky, Norman A., 1985. Social Work Research. Chicago: Chicago University Press.
Young, P.V., 1984. Scientific Social Survey and Research. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
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Course Title STATISTICS IN SOCIAL RESEARCH

Course Code BSW 402 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Basic Concepts of Statistics: Population and Sample, Scopes and Limitations of Statistics, Use of
Statistics in Social Research and Social Work Practice.
2. Sampling: Types of Sampling, Techniques, Advantages and Limitations of Sampling.
3. Data Processing and Presentation: Variables, Data Classification, Tabulation, Frequency
Distribution, and Graphical Representation of Data.
4. Measures of Central Tendency: Mean, Median and Mode, their Application in Social Research.
5. Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, Quartile Deviation, the
Variance, Co-efficient of Variation, Moments, and Skewness and Kurtosis.
6. Correlation and Regression.
7. Concepts of Probability, Test of Hypothesis and Chi-Square Test.

Suggested Reading Materials

Gupta, SP and Gupta, MP., 1990. Business Statistics. New Delhi: Sultan Chand and Sons.
Kothari, C.R., 1988. Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: Wiley.
Levin, Jack ; Fox, James Alan and Forde, David R., 2010. Elementary Statistics in Social Research, 11th
ed. Boston : Allyn & Bacon Pearson.
Mostafa, M G., 1972. Methods of Statistics. Dhaka: Anwari Publication.
Penn, Roger and Berridge, Damon(Eds.), 2009. Social Statistics. Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE
Publications.
Wagner III, William E., 2007. Using SPSS for Social Statistics and Research Methods. California : Pine
Forge Press.
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Course Title HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Code BSW 403 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Human Resource Management: Concept, Scope and Functions of Human Resource Management,
Process of Recruitment, Selection, Appointment and Placement.
2. Job Analysis: Job Specification, Job Description and Job Evaluation, Promotion, Dismissal,
Retirement of Personnel, Line and Staff Functions.
3. Human Resource Planning: Concept, Needs, Human Power Plan, Component and Analysis- Short

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4. Human Resource Management and Development: Training and Development, Training Policy,
Training Modules, Methods of the Job Training and Training Evaluation.
5. Employees Performance: Practice Performance, Performance Measurement, Improving Performance
Appraisal and Equal Employment Opportunity.
6. Executive and Personnel Career Development: Concept, Type and Role of Executive, Need for
Executive Development, Executive Development Process; Programme and Agencies; Role and
Development Procedure of Executive and Personnel in Social Work Agency.
7. Supervision: Supervision as an Administrative Process, Objectives, Techniques and Functions of
Supervision, Supervision as Educational and Evaluative Process.

Suggested Reading Materials

C. B. Momoria., 1986. Personnel Management. India: Himalaya Publishing House.
Decenzo, David A. and Robbins, Stephen P., 2002. Personnel/Human Resource Management, 3/e.
NewDelhi: Prentice - Hall of India.
Derek, Torington and Laurn, Hall., 1995. Personnel Management HRM in Action.
Dessler, Gary., 2009. A Framework For Human Resource Management, 5th ed. N.J.: Pearson/Prentice
Hall.
Dessler, Gary., 2009. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Content, Competencies, and
Applications. N.J. : Prentice Hall.
Flippo, E. B., 1968. Principles of Personnel Management. Tokyo: McGraw Hill Book.
Heneman, Herbert G. [et. al]., 1986. Personnel/Human Resource Management. IRWIM.
Newman, William H., 1986. Administration Action: The Techniques of Organization and Management.
Williamson, N., 1961. Supervision: New Pattern and Process. New York: Association Press.
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Course Title SOCIAL WORK WITH COMMUNITIES

Course Code BSW 404 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Community Social Work: Concept, Types and Philosophy.

2. Community Organization: Concept, Types, Objectives, Methods and Techniques, Principles and
Approaches.
3. Community Development: Concept, Types, Objectives, Methods and Techniques, Principles and
Approaches.
4. Paradism/Indicators of Community Development: a) Community Planning, b) Community
Participation, c) Community Partnership, and d).Community Empowerment.
5. Community Planning: Concepts, Types, Process/Steps and Importance.
6. Community Participation: Concept, Types, Approaches, Methods, Conditions/Ladder for Effective
Participation, Participation in Development Discourse and Plagues and Commandment/Paradoxes of
Participation.
7. Community Partnership: Concept, Types, Conditions for Effective Partnership and Barriers of
Effective Partnership.
8. Community Empowerment: Concept, Objectives, Domains of Community Empowerment, and
Importance in Community Development.
9. Practices of Community Development in Bangladesh:

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ii) GOs’ Initiatives in Bangladesh: Rural (RSS) and Urban (USS) Settings.

Suggested Reading Materials

Delgado, Melvin., 2000. Community Social Work Practice in An Urban Context : The Potential of A
Capacity Enhancement Perspective. New York : Oxford University Press.
Hussain N. and Alauddin, M., 1970. Introduction to Social Work Methods. Dhaka: College of Social
Welfare and Research Centre.
Ross, M.G., 1955. Community Organization Theory and Principles. New York: Harper and Row
Publishing.
Stepney, Paul and Popple, Keith., 2008. Social Work and the Community : A Critical Context for Practice.
New York : Palgrave Macmillan.

Course Title COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK

Course Code BSW 405 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Counseling: Definition and Goals of Counseling, Stages, Principles, Functions of Counseling in

Social Work Practice, Counseling Needs in Contemporary Social Work Profession of Bangladesh.
2. Counseling Process: Counselor-Client Relationship; Steps in the Counseling Process; Factors
Affecting the Counseling Process, Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Strategy Plan of Case-
Management.
3. Counseling Model: Bio-Chemical Model; Environmental Model, Classical Conditioning, Cognition
Model, Behavioral Model, Psycho-Analytical Model.
4. Psychiatric Social Work: Concept, Characteristics, Objectives, Growth as a Field of Social Work.
5. Psychiatric Social Work in Bangladesh: Scope, Problems and Prospects.
6. Therapeutically Approaches in Counseling: Person/Client Centered Counseling Therapy;
Psychoanalytic Therapy (Freudian); Behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Therapy; Rational Emotive
Behavior Therapy; Gestalt Therapy, Existential Counseling and Therapy.
7. Adapting the Counseling to Sub-Specialism (Client Presentating Problems):
a) Family and Married Couples.
b) Working with Children and their Parents.
c) Working with the Aged People.
d) Counseling with the Case of Substance Abuser.
e) Counseling for the Post-Trauma Stress Disorder.
f) Working with the Disabled People.
8. Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Value Issues Inherent in the Counseling Process.
Skills and Competency of Counselor in Social Work Practice.
9. Existing Services, Challenges and Barriers to Counseling Services in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Butler, Alan and Pritchard, Colir., 1983. Social Work and Mental Illness. London: Macmillan Press Ltd.
Feltham, Colin and Hortor, Lan., 2002. Hand Book of Counseling and Psycho-Therapy. New Delhi:
SAGE Publications.
Golderbergy, Herbet., 2002. Counseling Todays Families. Fourth Edition. USA: Brooks Cole.
Bentley, Kia J., 2002. Social Work Practice in Mental Health: Contemporary Roles, Tasks and Techniques
USA: Thomson Learning.
Payne, Malcolm., 1991. Modern Social Work Theory. London: Mac Million Press.
Levi, Michael L., 2006. Psychiatry Concise on Connect Clinical Practice. Oxford: Radcliff Publishing.

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Lover, Michael., 1993. Social Work Disabled People and Disabling Environment. London: Jessica
Kingsley Publishers.
Thompson, Neil., 2000. Understanding Social Work Papering For Practice. London: Macmillan Press Ltd.
Person, Richard E., 1970. Counseling and Social Support Perspectives and Practice. New Delhi: SAGE
Publication.
Basset, Thurstine., 2000. Looking To the Future Key Issues for Contemporary Mental Health Service.
London: Pavilion Publishing.

Course Title FIELD WORK EDUCATION

Course Code BSW 406 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Field Work: Meaning, Objectives, Types and Scope, Problems and Prospects of Field Work in
Bangladesh.
2. Field Practice in Social Work: Criteria of Field Placement, Concurrent Fieldwork, Block Placement,
Supervision, Nature of Students Performance.
3. Field Work as a Link between Theory and Practice, Field Work Analysis Model, Use of Client
Centered Theory in Field Practicum, Indigenization in Social Work.
4. Field Work Practice in Different Settings: Field Work Practices in NGOs and Government
Programs– Medical & Non-Medical, Psychiatric, Correctional and Community Settings.
5. Code of Ethics in Fieldwork Practice, Ethical Objectives and Principles, Different Ethical Standard
and Responsibilities of Social Workers to the Clients, Colleagues, Settings, Legal and Ethical
Concern of Field Work with Special Reference to Bangladesh.
6. Field work Supervision: Concept, Objectives, Methods and Problems of Supervision in Bangladesh.
7. Procedures of Field Work Practice, Placement, Formulation of Assignment, Case Management,
Preparing Case Study, Supervising and Monitoring Daily Work, Process Recording and Report
Writing.

Suggested Reading Materials

Momen, M A (Ed.)., 1970. Field Work Manual. Dhaka: CSWRC.
Raj, Bhanti., 1986. Field Work in Social Work Perspectives. Dhaka: Himashu Publications.
Rogers, Gayla (Ed.)., 1995. Social Work Field Education : Views and Visions . Dubuque, Iowa:
Kendall/Hunt Pub.
Royse, David; Dhooper, Surjit Singh and Rompf, Elizabeth Lewis., 2010. Field Instruction : A Guide for
Social Work Students, 6th ed. Boston : Allyn & Bacon.

Course Title PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Course Code BSW 407 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Project: Concept, Characteristics, Types, Steps and Project Life Cycle.

2. Log Frame/Logical Framework: Concept, Components, Importance.
3. Network Analysis: Concept, Objectives, Components, Tools and Techniques of Network Analysis,
Critical Path Method (CPM ) as a Network Analysis.
4. Project Appraisal/Feasibility Study of Project Designing: Concept, Types, Financial, Economical,
Technical, and Managerial Appraisal. Appraisal of Service Sector Projects. Application in Social
Welfare Related Projects. Project Appraisal Criteria/Investment Criteria-Discounting, Criteria-Net
Present Value(NPV), Benefit Cost Ratio ( BCR), Internal Rate of Return ( IRR), Non-Discounting
Criteria, Payback Period, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR).
5. Project Management: Concept, Characteristics, Importance; Project Manager and His/ Her
Qualities.
6. Social Welfare Management Process: Goal Setting, Planning, Controlling, Staffing, Directing,
Supervising, and Co-ordinating.
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System: Human Resource Approach, Abraham Maslow’s Theory, Human Relation Model, The
Supportive Model, Structural Approach, the Seven-S Framework, Management by Objectives
(MBO), the Managerial Grid.
8. Monitoring for Social Welfare Project: Concept, Characteristics, Types, Steps, Techniques and
Importance.
9. Project Evaluation: Concept, Types, Steps and Techniques, Application of Evaluation Techniques in
Service Sector Projects in Bangladesh.

Suggested Reading Materials

Brown, W.B.C. & Loberg, D.J., 1980. Organization Theory and Management. New York: John Willey and
Sons.
Chadha, Skylark., 1989. Managing Projects in Bangladesh, 2nd ed. Dhaka: Dhaka University Press.
Chandra, Prasanna., 2002. Projects- Planning, Analysis, Financing, Implementation and Review. New
Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill.
Cleland, David I. and Ireland, Lewis R., 2006. Project Management: Strategic Design and Implementation,
5th ed. New York : McGraw-Hill.
Dalton, D.R. & Others., 1980. ―Organization Structure and Performance- A Critical Review‖, Academy of
Management Review. Vol. 5, No. 1.
Davis, Keith., 1982. Human Behavior at Work-Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw- Hill.
Goel, B.B., 2002. Project Management- Principles and Techniques. New Delhi: Deep and Deep.
Griffin, Ricky W., 1998. Management. Delhi:AITBS.
Kerzner, Harold., 2009. Project Management : A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and
Controlling, 10th ed. Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons.
Meredith, Jack R. and Mantel, Samuel J. (Jr.)., 2004. Project Management – A Managerial Approach. John
Wiley and Sons.
Singh, Nirmal., 2003. Organizational Behavior – Concepts, Theory and Practices. New Delhi: Deep and
Deep.
Sirajuddin, Muhammad., 1980. Project Management: Compilation of Lecture Materials. Dhaka: Ministry
of Planning.
Weihrich, Heinz and Koontz, Harold., 1994. Management - A Global Perspective. McGraw- Hill.

Course Title GLOBALIZATION IN SOCIAL WORK STUDY

Course Code BSW 408 Marks 100 Credits 4 Class Hours 60 hrs.

1. Definition and Concept of Globalization. Theories Relating to Globalization e.g. Realism,

Liberalism, Marxism, Constructism and Contemporary Globalization and Its impacts.
2. Dimensions of Globalization: Political; Economic; Technological; Information; Cultural; Military
and Environmental Globalization.
3. History, Concepts, Values, Perspectives and scope of Social Work/Welfare. Professional Growth in
the Social Work Global Context. Globalization, International Social Work and Need for Global
Cooperation.
4. Global Perspectives in Social Work Values, Ethics and Practice.
5. Human Condition and Human Behavior in Global Perspectives with Reference to Developed and
Developing Countries Including Bangladesh.
6. Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in the Global Market; Global Model for Ethnic Diversity
and Population at Risk.
7. Global Issues in Social Welfare Policy; Changing Social Welfare Services and Actions in Globalized
Society.

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Suggested Reading Materials
Aghion, Philippe and J.G. Williamson., 2001. Growth, Inequality and Globalization: Theory, History and
Policy. Cambridge: CUP.
Bangladesh Economic Association., 2002. Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Vol. XVI, No. 1.
Dhaka: June.
Baylis, J. And Steve, Smith., 2005. The Globalization of World Politics. Oxford : OUP.
Day, Phyllis., 2006. A New History of Social Welfare. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Haugerud, A.; Stone, M.P. & Little, P.D., 2002. Commodities and Globalization. Lanham and Littlefield
Publishing.
Kalam, A., 2002. Globalization and Bangladesh in the New Century. Dhaka: Palok Publishes.
Mandle, J.R., 2003. Globalization and the Poor. Cambridge: CUP.
Prigoff, A., 2002. Economics for Social Workers: Social Outcomes of Economic Globalization with
Strategies for Community Action. New York: Wadsworth Publishing.
Ramanthan, C.S. and Link, R., 2004. All Our Future: Principles and Resources for Social Work Practice
in A Global Era. New York: Thomson.
Rowe, Bill (ed.). Social Work and Globalization. Ottawa: Canadian Association of Social Workers (n.d.).
Sowers, Karen (ed.), 2008. Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social welfare. New Jersey:
John Wiley.
Stiglitz, Joseph., 2003. Globalization and Discontents. New Delhi: Penguine Book.
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Course Title FIELD PRACTICE

Course Code BSW 409 Marks 100 Credits 4 60 Working Days

Field Practicum consists of supervised program in problem-solving activities with the recipients of social
work services, which enables students to learn to apply and experience social work skills necessary for
professional practice. The education experience in field work is designed to integrate practice with the
theoretical knowledge. The minimum required time for field work is at least 420 hours in approved social
welfare or development agencies to be spread over 60 working days beyond final report writing.

Course Title COMPREHENSIVE

Course Code BSW 410 Marks 100 Credits 4

Comprehensive Examination will be conducted to test overall knowledge of the students on the courses
studied. The comprehensive examination will consist of one written examination.

Course Title VIVA VOCE (THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL)

Course Code BSW 411 Marks 50 Credits 2

The concerned Examination Committee will take Viva- Voce on comprehensive theory courses and field
practicum.

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