3rd years course of study of Social work
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(3rd year) Course of study
BSW-305 Research Methods in Social
Work
(60+40=100 marks)
Course Objectives:
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Develop ability to recognize and
utilize research as a problem solving process in social work practice.
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Develop ability to carry out
qualitative and quantitative research projects independently.
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Develop ability to function as an
effective team member in designing, data collection and analysis of the
research.
·
Develop ability to critically
analyze research reports and draw recommendations for practice.
Theoretical Part: (60
marks)
(100 hrs)
·
Concept and practice of research in
social
sciences
(10 hrs)
·
Social work research – concept and
characteristics
(5 hrs)
·
Similarities and differences with
social science
research
(5 hrs)
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Types of research: Barefoot
research, Baseline survey, Participatory action research, Evaluation research,
Anthropological/Ethnographic research, Feminist research, social emersion and
culture
sock.
(10 hrs)
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Understanding the concepts of
methodology, methods, tools and techniques in research practice.(10hrs)
·
Research perspectives and
approaches: Diachronic, Synchronic approaches; Etic and Emic perspectives,
overt and covert perspectives; phenomenal, ideational
observation (3hrs)
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Qualitative and Quantitative
in research social
science.
(5 hrs)
·
Research Proposal and its components
(2 hrs)
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Research process – Identification of
research problem, formulation of objectives , research design and conceptual,
identification of variables, formation of hypothesis/research questions, sampling
design, tools and methods of data collection, data collection (individual
based, group based, observation based, document based), data processing, data
analysis, report writing and presentation. (30hrs)
·
Use of simple statistical method in
social research: measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion,
correlation, chi-square test.
(20 hrs)
Practical Part: Research Project (40
marks)
(250 hrs)
The students are expected to carry
independent research project in the areas of their interest under
the close supervision of research guide and present at the end of the year.
Text Books
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Kothari, C. R., Research Methodology:
Methods and Techniques, New Delhi, Wishwa Prakashan, 1996.
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Rubin, Allen, Babbie, E, research
Methods for Social Work, USA, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co,
Reference:
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Denzin, N.K., Strategies of
Qualitative Inquiry, Sage Publications, USA, 1999.
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Good and Hatt, Methods in Social
Research, New York, Mc Graw Hill 1952.
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Gupta S. P., Statistical methods,
New Delhi, S Chand and Co., 1987.
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Kerlinger, F., Foundation of
Behavioral Research, New York, Princhart and Wiston, 1973.
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Newman, W.L., Research
Methods-Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches, USA, Allyn and Bacon, 1997.
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Stake, Robert E., The Art of Case
Study Research, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 1995.
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Whyte, W. (ed), Participatory Action
Research, New Delhi, Sage Publications, 1991.
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Young, P.V., Scientific Social
Survey and Research, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India, 1968.
(3rd year)
BSW-304 Social welfare
Administration
Practice
(100 marks)
Course Objectives:
·
Understanding welfare administration
and policies at local, district, zonal and national level in Nepal.
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Recognizing the linkages between
developmental issues and social policies, plans and programs.
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Understanding concept and the
management of voluntary, welfare and development organization.
·
Develop understanding of the
administration process of an organization in the context of social work
practice.
·
Learning procedures in establishing
and managing a social work organization.
·
Acquire skills in administrative
processes for the effective management of services.
·
Develop appropriate attitudes to be
part of the team in an organization.
Theoretical Part: (60
marks)
(100 hrs)
·
Social welfare administration:
Concept, evolution, philosophy, principles and values.
(10 hrs)
·
Nepal as a social welfare state;
state and district administrative structures; ministry of social welfare,
Social Welfare Council, role of NGOs and civil society in planned development
of the nation. (12 hrs)
·
Agency administration: Constitution,
by laws, registration of the
agency.
(10
hrs)
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Philosophy and ideology of social
work organizations; sociological understanding of an
organization.
(12 hrs)
·
Organizational management:
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Program management: needs
assessment, program planning and developing proposal writing, organizing,
conflict and stress management, implementation and
evaluation
(20 hrs)
–
Financial management: concept of
accounting, budgeting, auditing. (8 hrs)
–
Human resource management: concept
of staff policies, performance appraisal, recruitment, training, promotion,
incentives, reward and
punishment.
(8 hrs)
·
Project Management
Cycle
(8 hrs)
·
Concepts of organization development
and capacity building.
(12 hrs)
Practical Part: (40
marks)
(250hrs)
The students will be placed in
different Human Service Organizations for practical exposure. They are expected
to give at least ten hours of fieldwork per week. The students
are expected to identify and work with different practice systems. They are
expected to practice the techniques of problem solving.
(Details of the field work
objectives, expectations, evaluation guideline are attached in the annex)
Text Books
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Gupta N.S. "Principles and
Practice of Management" Delhi; Light and Life Publications.
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Rino J. Patti, Social Welfare
Administration: Managing Social Programs in a Developmental Context, New
Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1983.
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Slavin, Simon (ed.), An Introduction
to Human Management, the Haworth Press New York, London, 1985.
Reference:
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Bhattachan et. al, NGOs, Civil
Society and Government in Nepal, Central Department of Sociology and
Anthropology, TU, Kathmandu, 2001.
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Chowdary Paul D. "Social
Welfare Administration" Delhi: Atma Ram & Songs, 1979.
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Coley S. M. and Scheinberg C. A.,
Proposal Writing, California, Sage Publications, 1990.
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Denyar J.C. "Office
Administration", Plymouth: Mac Donald & Evans 1979.
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Drucker, Peter, The Practice of
management, USA, Harper Row Publishers, 1954.
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Dubey S.N. "Social Welfare
Policy & Social Welfare Service: Some Issues", Mumbai; Tata Institute
of Social Sciences, 1972.
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Hefferman J., Shuttlesworth G. and
Ambrosino R., Social Work and Social Welfare, USA, West Publishing Company,
1998.
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Jaganathan V. "Administration
and Social Change" New Delhi; Uppal Publishing House, 1978.
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John Ray, "Executive
Responsibilities", New York: Association Press, 1954.
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Maskey, B.K., Non Governmental
Organizations in Development: Search for a New Vision, Kathmandu, Center for
Development and Governance.
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Prigmore, Charles S. and Atherton,
Charles A., Social Welfare Policies: Analysis and Formulations, USA, DC, Health
and Co., 1986.
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Robbins, S.P., Organizational
Behavior, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India, 2002
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Salvin, Simon (ed.), Managin
FinancesPersonnel and Information in Human Services, The Haworth Press New
York, London, 1985.
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Sankaran & Rodrigues.
"Handbook for the Management of Voluntary Organizations", Madras;
Alfa Publications, 1983.
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Taylor et. al., How to design a
Program Evaluation, California, Sage Publications, 1987.
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Tead, Ordway, "Art of
Administration", New York; Mc Graw Book Company Inc. 1951.
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Tyagi A.R. "Public
Administration; Principles and practices" Delhi, Atma Ram & Sons, 1966.
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Wainberger, Paul E., Perspectives in
Social Welfare: An Introductory Anthology, London, McMillian Co., 1995.
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Weiner M. "Human Service
Management". Illionois; The Dorsey Press, 1982.
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White Clyde R. "Administration
for Public Welfare" New York, American Book Company, 1980.
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