PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

(Estted. under the Panjab University Act VII of 1947- enacted by the Govt. of India)

FACULTY OF ARTS

SYLLABI

FOR

ADVANCED DIPLOMA
IN
SOCIAL WORK

(SEMESTER SYSTEM)

Session 2023-24 (CDOE only)

Introduction
The main purpose of this Programme in Social Work is to develop and disseminate
knowledge, skills and values through education, field training and research necessary for
promoting, maintaining and improving the functioning of individuals, families, groups, and
communities existing in the society. Since, social work is a practice based profession; hence,
the courses offered are of vital significance in overall learning process of the students.
Under this programme, students will be studying three papers central to social work
profession, one based on the field work practicum in social work.
The programme in social work help the students in developing their skill base for getting
employment or initiating self-employed opportunities in welfare, development and allied
sectors. Basically, social work is the applied stream of social science, which provides its
students planned opportunities to apply theory in actual field situations, which in turn
enhances their learning. Hence, these applied courses are value addition to the students of
social work in strengthening their knowledge and skills and bringing high quality standards
in practice learning. Thus, the expected outcome of this programme is to produce well
trained and skilled professional social workers aligned with national and international work
ethos.

Course Duration
The participant can complete the Advanced Diploma in Social work (ADSW) in one year with
semester system (two semesters). This course offers 8 papers (7 theory papers and 1
Dissertation paper).

Value of Course:
The programme help the students in developing their skill base for getting employment or
initiating self-employed opportunities in welfare, development and allied sectors. The
expected outcome of this programme is to produce well trained and skilled professional
social workers aligned with national and international work ethos.
 OUTLINES OF TESTS, SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING
FOR
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK (SEMESTER SYSTEM)

1st SEMESTER, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER EXAMINATIONS

&
2nd SEMESTER, APRIL/MAY EXAMINATIONS

SEMESTER I

Paper I - Origin and Development of Social Work

Paper II - Social Work: Basic Concepts
Paper III - Research Methods in Social Work
Paper IV –Social Work Practicum and Supervision

SEMESTER II

Paper I - Social Case Work and Group Work

Paper II - Social Work Interventions -I
Paper III - Social Work Interventions –II
Paper IV –Project Report

The Advanced Diploma in Social Work course has eight papers and will be offered during the first and
second semesters of the program. All of these courses are compulsory for all the students. The students
are required to take up four papers only in each semester. Theory paper shall be of 100 marks (80 marks
for written examination and 20 marks for internal assessment), while Project Report examination shall be
of 100 marks (75 marks for field work report and 25 marks for viva-voce) in 2nd semester.
SYLLABI AND COURSES OF READING FOR ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK

FIRST SEMESTER
Paper 1
Origin and Development of Social Work
Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner
Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content
Unit: I
History of Social Work: Global Scenario; United Kingdom, United States of America, Europe and Asia

Unit: II
Evolution of Social Work in India: Individual Initiatives, State Initiatives, SocialReform Movements;
Relationship of Social Work with Religion (Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism and Christianity);
Involvement of Social Workers in National Development.

Unit: III
Professional Social Work: Nature, Scope, Functions, Goals. Origin, Growth and Development of Social
Work Education through Open and Distance Learning in India

Unit: IV
Contemporary Social Work: Values, Principles and Ethics of Professional Social Work, Career Prospectsin
Professional Social Work,Opportunities and threats,Role of the Government in Promoting Social Work
Profession in India.

Suggested Readings:
Adams, Robert and Lena Dominelli (2009) Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates, London: Palgrave Macmillan
Batra, Nitin (2004) Dynamics of Social Work in India, Jaipur: Raj Publishing House.
Bradford, W. Sheafor, Charles, R. Horejsi, Gloria A. (1997) Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work, Fourth Edition,
London: Allyn and Bacon, A Viacom Company
Chowdhry, D. P. (2001) Introduction to Social Work, New Delhi: Atma Ram.
Desai, Murali (2002) Ideologies and Social Work (Historical and contemporary Analysis), Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
Dhawan, Nitesh (2014) Social Work Perspectives: Philosophy and Methods, New Delhi: Bharat Book Centre.
Gilbert, Neil et al. (2002) An Introduction to Social Work Practice, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Harris, John and Vicky White (2013) A Dictionary of Social Work and Social Care, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
Lundy, Colleen (2011) Social Work, Social Justice, and Human Rights: A Structural Approach to Practice, Toronto:
University of Toronto Press.
Mathew, Grace (1992) An Introduction to Social Case Work, Bombay: Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Milly, K. K., O’Melia, M. and Dubois, B. (2007) Generalist Social Work Practice – An empowering approach, New York:
Pearson, Allyon and Bacon.
Misra, P. D. And BeenaMisra (2015) Social Work Profession in India, Lucknow: New Royal Book Company
Philip R. Popple (2018) Social Work Practice and Social Welfare Policy in the United States: A History,New York: Oxford
University Press.
Roy, Bailey and Phil, Lee (1982) Theory and Practice in Social Work, London: Oxford Pub. Ltd.
Seden, Janet et al. (eds.) (2010) Professional Development in Social Work: Complex Issues in Practice, London: Routledge
Wadia, A. R. (1968) History and Philosophy of Social Work in India, Bombay: Allied Publications.

Additional Readings:
Desai, M. (2000) Curriculum Development on History of Ideologies for Social Change and Social Work, Social Work
Education and Practice Cell, Mumbai
Dubois, Brenda, Krogsrud, Karla, Micky (1999) Social Work – An Empowering Profession, Third Edition, London: Allyn and
Bacon
Friedlander, W. A. (1964) Introduction to Social Welfare, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
Friedlander, W. A. (1977) Concepts and Methods of Social Work, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
Gore, M. S. (1965) Social Work and Social Work Education, P. S. Jayasinghe, Bombay: Asia Publication House
Gore, M. S. (1993) The Social Context of Ideology, Ambedkar’s Social and Political Thought, New Delhi : Sage Publication
Mehta, Vena D. (1981) Field Work in Social Work Education, New Delhi: Associations of Schools of Social Work in India
O’ Neil, Maria Mac Mohan (1996) Third Ed. General Methods of Social Work Practice, London: Allyn and Bacon
Panikar, K. N. (1995) Culture, Ideology Hegemony, Intellectual and Social Consciousness in Colonial India, New Delhi: Tulika
Publication
Patel, Chhaya (1999) Religion – Philosophical Foundation, New Delhi : Rawat Publications

Paper II

Social Work: Basic Concepts

Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner

Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content

Unit: I
Concepts: Charity, Philanthropy, Voluntary Action, Shramdan
Relationship of Social Work with other Disciplines: Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Public Administration,
Law and Economics.
Unit: II
Professional Social Work Concepts: Social Welfare, Social Service, Social Defence, Social Security, Social
Network, Social Justice and Social Policy, Social Work and Social Action.

Unit: III
Sociology for Social Work: Society & Culture; Community; Institution; Social Group; Social Structure; Social
Change: Meaning and Characteristics.

Unit: IV
Social Psychology: Definition, Nature, Scope; Relevance and Importance of Social Psychology for Social
Workers; Conformity and Deviance; Social Work and Human Behaviour
Suggested Readings:
Ahuja, Ram (2009) Society in India: Concepts, Theories and Recent Trends, Jaipur: Rawat
Cull Lesley-Anne and Rochs, The Law and Social Work, Palgrave, New York.
Friedlander, W. A. (1977) Concepts and Methods of Social Work, New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
Giddens, Anthony and P. W. Sutton (2017) Essential Concepts in Sociology, 2nd Edition, New Delhi: Wiley India
Giddens, Anthony and P. W. Sutton (2017) Sociology, 8th Edition, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors Pvt Ltd
Haralambos, M. (2004) Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, London: Collins Education
Horton, Paul B. and Chester L. Hunt (2017) Sociology, Columbus (OH): McGraw Hill Education
Macionis, John J. and Ken Plummer (2013) Sociology: A Global Introduction, New Delhi: Pearson Education India
Misra, P. D. And BeenaMisra (2015) Social Work Profession in India, Lucknow: New Royal Book Company

Additional Readings:
Davis, Martin (ed.) (1991) The Sociology of Social Work, London: Routledge
Gilbert, Daniel T., Fiske, Susan T. and Lindzey Gardner (eds.) (1998) The Handbook of Social
Psychology, Vols. 1 and 2, (4th ed.), Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Shankar Rao, C. N. (2005) Sociology, New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd
Srinivas, M. N. (1991) Indian Social Structure, New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing House.

Paper III
Research Methods in Social Work

Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner

Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)
Course Content

Unit: I
Social work Research: Meaning, Features; Relevance of research in social work; limitations of social work
research; intervention research and practice based research –Difference in social science and social work
research.

Unit: II
Sampling Techniques and Research Design
Sampling: Meaning, Sampling Frame, Population and need of sampling, Types of Probability and Non-
Probability Sampling-advantages and disadvantages
Research Design: Meaning, Types: Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental and Explanatory

Unit: III
Quantitative Research: Meaning and Significance; Steps in the Process of Research – Problem Selection,
Field Investigation, Data Processing (coding, tabulation and classification) Analysis and Report Writing.
Techniques of Data Collection – Observation, Interview Schedule and Questionnaire.

Unit: IV
Qualitative Research: Meaning and Significance; Interviewing, Case Study;Action Research, Focus group
discussion, Participatory research, Conversation analysis ,Ethnography.

Suggested Readings:
Bryman, Alan (2015) Social research methods, New York: Oxford University Press.
Crabtres, B. F. and W. L. Miller, (eds.) (2000) Doing Qualitative Research, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Creswell, J. W. (2003) Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches, Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications
Das, D. K. Lal (2010) Practice of Social Research, Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
Kothari, C. R. (1985) Research Methodology, New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Kurtz, Norman R. (1985) Introduction to Social Statistics, London: McGraw Hill Book Company.
Merriam, Sharan B., and Elizabeth J. Tisdell (2015) Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation, N. J.: John
Wiley and Sons.
Mukherji, Partha N. (ed.) (2000) Methodology in Social Research: Dilemma and Perspectives, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Patton, Michael Quinn (2015) Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods, New York: Sage Publication, Inc. (4th Edition)
Ramchandran, P. (1990) Issues in Social Work Research in India, Bombay: Institute for Community Organization Research.
Rubin, A. and Babbie, K. (1993) Research Methods for Social Work, California: Brooks Cole Publishing Company.
Society for Participatory Research in Asia (1995) Participatory Research: An Introduction, Participatory Research Network
Series, No.3. New Delhi: PRIA.
Somekh, Bridget and Lewin Cathy (eds.) (2005) Research Methods in Social Sciences, New Delhi: Vistaar Publications
Tracy, Sarah J. (2012) Qualitative research methods: Collecting evidence, crafting analysis,communicating impact, N.J.:
Blackwell, John Wiley and Sons.

Additional Readings:
Anderson, Jonathan et al. (1970) Thesis and Assignment Writing, New Delhi: Wiley Easter
Denzin, Norman K. and Lincoln, Y. S. (eds.) (2000) Handbook of Qualitative Research, (2nd edition),New Delhi: Sage
Publications.
Nachmias, F. C. and D. Nachmias (1996) Research Methods in Social Sciences, London: St. Martin Press.
Stewart, Alex (1998) The Ethnographer’s Method, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Young, P. V. et al. (1971) Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Delhi: Prentice Hall India.
Paper IV
Social Work Practicum and Supervision
Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner
Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content
Unit I
Social Work Practicum: Concept, Meaning, Nature, Importance and Scope
History of Social Work Practicum; Development of Field Education; Social Work Practicum: Global and
National Scenario

Unit II
Orientation for Social Work Practicum:Social Work Practicum in Open and Distance Learning; Roles and
Expectations in Social Work Practicum; Roles and Expectations of Social Work Training Institute

Unit III
Social Work Supervision: Models and Modes of Social Work Supervision; Administrative and
Environmental Aspects in Social Work Supervision;
Supportive Functions in Supervision; Field Practicum Supervision inDistance Learning Mode

Unit IV
Field Practicum in Different Settings:Individuals, Family and Community; Medical; Child Care; Correctional
Services; Education and Research

Suggested Readings:
American Counseling Association (1995). American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Alexandria,
VA
Association for Specialists in Group Work (1990).Ethical guidelines for group counselors: ASGW 1989 Revision. The Journal
for Specialists in Group Work, 15, 119-126.
American Psychological Association (1992). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and code of conduct.American Psychologist,
46, 1597-1611.
American School Counselor Association (1984). Ethical standards for school counselors. Alexandria, VA.
Berkenmaier, J. & Berg-Weger, M. (2007). Thepracticum companion for social work: Integrating classand field work. 2nd
Ed. Allyn & Bacon: MA.
Engelbrecht, L. (2006). Cultural friendliness as afoundation for the support functions in the supervisionof social work
students in South Africa. InternationalSocial Work, 49(2), p. 256-266.
Landers, S. (1993). Social workers combat on-the-jobattacks. NASW News. February, 3.
Leslie, D. R. &Cassano, R. (2003). The working definition of social work practice: How does it work? Research on Social
Work Practice, vol. 13, pp, 366-375.
National Association of Social Workers (1993). NASW code of ethics. Silver Spring, MD.
Pawar, M. Hanna, G. & Sheridan, R. (2004).International Social Work Practicum in India. Australian Social Work, 57(3).
Rai, G. S. (2004). International field work experience : A survey of US schools. International Social Work, 472),213-226.
Zastrow, C. (1995). The Practice of Social Work. 5th Ed.Wadsworth Inc. Ca.

Additional Readings:
Bruce, E. J. & Austin, M. J. (2000). Social worksupervision: Assessing the past and mapping the future.The Clinical
Supervisor, 19(2).
Flexner, A. (1915). “Is Social Work a Profession?)National Conference on Charities and Correction.
Gordon, W. E. (1962). Critique of the WorkingDefinition. Social Work, 7, p. 3-13.
Gordon, W. E. (1965). Knowledge and Values: TheirDistinction and Relationship in Clarifying Social WorkPractice. Social
Work, 10. p. 32-39.
Gore, M. S. (1988). Levels of Social Work Provisions inRelation to Needs in a Developing Society. The IndianJournal of
Social Work, vol. 49 (1), p. 1-9.
 SECOND SEMESTER
Paper I
Social Case Work and Group Work

Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner

Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content

Unit: I
Basics of Social Case Work: Social Case Work as a method; Components of Case Work; Social Case Work as
a Process: Objectives of working with individuals – Values, Principles and Components of case
work;Understanding resistance and reluctance in case work practice.

Unit: II
Tools and techniques in casework: listening, observation, Interview – home visits,collateral contacts,
referrals – techniques in practice – ventilation, emotional support, action oriented support, advocacy,
environment modification, modelling, role-playing and confrontation – Case history taking, Record keeping
– Face sheet, Narrative, Process and Summary recording

Unit: III
Basics of Group Work: Definition; Historical Development of Group Work; Values and Principles in Social
Group Work; Skills and Techniques in Social Group Work; Social Group Work as a method of Social Work.

Unit: IV
Group Work in Various Settings: Self Help Groups (SHG) and their Concepts and Dynamics in the Indian
Scenario; Group Work in diverse settings –, Corporate Social Responsibility, Medical, Psychiatric and
Geriatrics; Various Roles of a Social Worker in Group Work.

Suggested Readings :
Balgopal, Pallassana R. and Vassil, Thomas V. (1983) Groups in Social Work, New York: Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc.
Benson, Jarlath F. (2009) Working More Creatively with Group, London: Routledge.
Bhattacharya, S. (2009). Social case work administration and development. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Glisson, Charles A. et al., (2012) Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities andOrganisations;
Evidence Based Assessments and Interventions, N.Y.; John Wily and Sons.
Hamilton, Gordon (2013) Theory and Practice of Social Case Work, New Delhi: Rawat
Holosko, Michael J. (2017) Social Work Case Management: Case Studies From the Frontlines, New Delhi: Sage
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/sociology/social-casework-nature-values-principles-andtrends/36541, (n.d.) “Social
Casework: Nature, Values, Principles and Trends”
Konopka, Gisela (1972) Social Group Work: A Helping Process, Englewood Cliffs, N. J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Madhok, Mahesh (2013) Social Group and Social Case Work, New Delhi: Centrum Press (Eastern Book Corporation)
Rengasamy, S. (2011) Social Case Work: Celebrating the Dignity and Worth of Every Individual, Madurai: Madurai Institute
of Social Sciences, https://www.slideshare.net/srengasamy/social-case-work-main
Richmond, Mary Ellen (2011) University of Toronto Libraries, library.utoronto.ca,
https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/onesearch/What%20is%20social%20case%20work%3F%20an%2
0introductory%20description//title
Timms, N. (1966). Social casework: principles and practice. Routledge & Kegan Paul.
Timms, N. (1972). Recording in social work: Routledge and K. Paul.
Trecker, Harleigh B. (2013) Social Group Work: Principles and Practices, Open Library Literacy Licensing , LLC,

Additional Readings:
Mathew, Grace (1992) An Introduction to Social Casework, Bombay: Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Upadhyay, R. K. (2003). Social casework: A therapeutic approach. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
Suppes, Mary Ann and Carolyn Cressy Wells (2017) The Social Work Experience: A Case-Based
Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 7th Edition, New Delhi: Pearson India.

Wilson, Gertrude, and Ryland, Gladys (1949) Social Group Work Practice: The Creative Use of the Social Process,
Cambridge, USA: Househton Mifflin Co., The Riber side Press.

Paper II
Social Work Interventions -I
Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner
Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content
Unit: I
Vulnerable children: Children in need of Care and Protection –Concerns of Street and working children,
Child labour, Child abuse and neglect,the Girl Child, Social work Interventions with children

Unit:II
Youth: Situational Analysis of Youth in India; Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Violence: Mental Health
concerns, depression and Suicide.Role of social worker in this regard

Unit: III
Women and Family: Offences against Women – Domestic Violence; Sexual Harassment at Work Place,
Trafficking and Prostitution;Family Issues –Women and Work (Paid, Unpaid work, division of household
labour), Education, Nutrition and Health Care; Role of Social Workers in Gender and Family concerns.
Unit: IV
Elderly: Concept and definition; Factors contributing to the problems of the Elderly and Family
relationships and caregiving issues; Emerging Trends and Issues of Elderly in the context of Globalization;
interventions for enhancing wellbeing of elderly

Suggested Readings:
Adams, Robert and Lena Dominelli (2009) Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates,London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Berkenmaier, J. & Berg-Weger, M. (2007). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and field work. 2nd
Ed. Allyn& Bacon: MA.
Banerjee, B. G. (1987) Child Development and Socialisation, New Delhi : Deep and Deep Publication
Chaudhary, R. (2011) Sexual Harassment: Threat to Working Women, New Delhi, Deep & Deep Publications.
Cleaver, Hedy et. al. (eds.) (2007) Child Protection, Domestic Violence and Parental Substance Misuse:
Family Experiences and Effective Practice, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Costa, MariarosaDalla (2015) Family, Welfare, and the State, New York: Common Notions.
Dandekar, K. (1996) The Elderly in India. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Desai. M and Siva Raju. (2000) The Elderly in India. New Delhi: Sage Publications
Desai, Murali (2002) Ideologies and Social Work (Historical and contemporary Analysis),
Jaipur: Rawat Publication.
Dhawan, Nitesh (2014) Social Work Perspectives: Philosophy and Methods, New Delhi: Bharat Book Centre.
Diwan, Paras (2012) Family Law, Allahabad: Allahabad Law Agency
Dube, Leela and Parliwal, Rajni (1990) Structures and Strategies: Women, Work and Family, New Delhi:
Sage Publication.
Edgell, Stephen (2006) The Sociology of Work: Continuity & Change in Paid and Unpaid work,
Thousand Oaks: Sage Publication.
Gill, McIvor and Raynor, Peter (2007) Developments in Social Work with Offenders, London: Jessica
Kingsley Publishers.
Hagell, Ann and Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka (eds.) (2006) Children Who Commit Acts of Serious
Interpersonal Violence, London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Hill, Malcolm et.al. (eds.) (2006) Youth Justice and Child Protection, London: Jessica Kingsley
Publishers.
Karlekar, Malavika (2004) “Domestic Violence” in Veena Das (ed.) Handbook of Indian Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
Loeber, Rolf and Farrington, David P (eds.) (2001) Child Delinquents: Development, Interventions and
Service Needs, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Mahajan, A. &Madhurima (1995) Family Violence and Abuse in India. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications
Narain, Jai P. (ed.) (2004) AIDS in Asia: The Challenge Ahead, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Settersten Jr., Richard A. and Jacqueline L. Angel (eds.) (2012) Handbook of Sociology of Aging
(Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research), New York: Springer

Additional Readings:
Batra, Nitin (2004) Dynamics of Social Work in India, Jaipur: Raj Publishing House.

Blumberg, Rae Lesser (ed.) (1991) Gender, Family and Economy: The Triple Overlap, London: Sage Publications.
Cox, Enid O and J Parson Ruth. (1994) Empowerment Oriented Social Work Practice with the Elderly.
California: Brooks Cole Publishing Company.
IrudayaRajan et al. (1997) Indian Elderly: Asset or Liability. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
Liebig, Phoebe S. and Rajan, S. Irudaya (2003) An Aging India: Perspectives, Prospects, and Policies.
Canada: Haworth Press Inc.
Pappathi, K. (2007) Ageing: Scientific Perspective and Social Issues. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publications
Parker, J and Bradley, G. (2008) Social Work with Older People. Glasgow Learning Matters Ltd.
Paper III
Social Work Interventions -II
Instructions for the Paper setter/Examiner
Duration of examination for theory paper shall be three hours.

The theory paper shall be of 80 marks and shall comprise of nine questions. The candidates shall be required to
attempt five questions.

Question No. 1 shall be compulsory, consisting of 10 short answer type questions, spread over the whole
syllabus, to be answered in 30 to 35 words and carrying 2 marks each.

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

In addition to Question No. 1, candidates are required to attempt 4 long answer type questions, by selecting
one from each of the four units. Each unit shall have two questions of 15 marks each.

(4 x 15 =60 marks)

Course Content
Unit: I
Social Work Practice: Contemporary concerns, areas of intervention and problems; Dilemmas/Ethics of
social work practice; Social Work skills; Tools and techniques for Social Work Practice.

Unit: II
Disaster management: Disaster: Meaning, Types, Causes and Impact
Role of Individuals and Team in Mitigation;Role of social worker and intervention strategies.

Unit: III
Poverty: Definition, Conceptualization and Measurement; Absolute and Relative Poverty; Non-Economic
Indicators of Poverty;Problems of Slums and intervention and programmes.

Unit: IV
Underprivileged Sections: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and the Disabled; their Disabilities, Causes
and Consequences; Requiring Intervention at Individual, Group and Community Level, Social Workers and
underprivileged sections

Suggested Readings:
Abarquex, I. and Z. Murshed (2004) Community-Based Disaster Risk Management: Field Practitioners’ Handbook, New
Delhi: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center.
Abrahamson, Mark (2013) Urban Sociology: A Global Introduction, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Adams, Robert and Lena Dominelli (2009) Social Work: Themes, Issues and Critical Debates,London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Arulsamy, S. and J. Jeyadevi (2016) Disaster Management, Hyderabad: Neelkamal Publications
Blaikie P, Cannon T, Davis, I and Wisner B. (2004) At risk: Natural hazards, people’s vulnerability and Disaster, London:
Routledge.
Bryant, Edward (2005) Natural Hazards, Cambridge (UK): Cambridge University Press
Clarke, Daniel J. and S. Dercon (2016) Dull Disasters?: How Planning Ahead Will Make a Difference, New Delhi: OUP
Dominelli, L. (2004) Theory and Practice for a Changing Profession, Cambridge: Polity Press
Karna, G. N. (2001) Disability studies in India: Retrospect and Prospects, New Delhi: Gyan Publishing House
O'Hagan, Kieran. (ed.) (2007) Competence in Social Work Practice: A Practical Guide for Students and Professionals,
(Second edition), London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Oliver, Michael and Sapey, Bob (2006) Social Work with Disabled People, 3rd edition, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Additional Readings:
Bhargava, Gopal (ed.) (1981) Urban Problems and Policy Perspectives, New Delhi: Abhinav Publications.
Cuny, Frederick (1984), Disasters and Development, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Garb, S. and Eng. E (1969) Disasters Hand Book, New York: Springer.
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Paper IV
Project Report + Viva-Voce
Project Report : 75 marks
Viva-voce : 25 marks
Project report based on Case Works and Field Study/Survey
Note: 1) Project Report will be compulsory.
2) Each student is required to take up a project based on fieldwork.
3) The students have the liberty to select any topic related to Social work and may
conduct the research/field work in the area of their choice. It can be in Health
Setting,Special Homes for Destitute women/Physically challenged persons,
Orphans, Slum children, Old Age Home , Migrant workers etc.
4) For successful completion of the diploma, each student is required to submit a
typed project report on a given date in the month of April and make a viva-voce
of the same before the examiner at the end of the course.
5) The viva-voce will be held in CDOE, Panjab University, Chandigarh only.

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