BASW 2nd year Syllabus

BSW-313 Integrated Social Work Practice (100 marks)
Course Objectives:
 Understanding and appreciating the holistic and integrated practice of social work and selective use of methods.
 Understanding the utilization of the tools of social analysis at micro and macro levels in relation to a specific target group facing a problem/issue.
 Develop ability to plan out concrete tasks in relation to the strategies of intervention identified.
 Develop the concept of values of justice an commitment to the development, welfare and empowerment of the marginal groups in Nepali society.
Theoretical Part: (60 marks) (100 hrs)
 Changing trends in social work practice: Indigenous practices in Nepal and induced models, welfare, development, radical practice for empowerment.(15 hrs)
 Frame of reference for social work practice. (10 hrs)
 Understanding systematic marginalization of vulnerable groups (sexism, racism, ethnocentisim, classism, casteism, ageism etc) (10 hrs)
 Basic tools of analysis of different systems (10 hrs)
 Integrated social work practice-micro, mezo, macro (20 hrs)
 Perspectives for problem solving: different approaches existing in the field, efforts of government and voluntary groups/organizations- national/international (policies, legislation, international treaties, etc.). (12 hrs)
 Concept of Crisis Intervention and management. (10 hrs)
 Use of 'Self' in social work practice. (3 hrs)
 Concept of designing social work intervention strategies. (10 hrs)
Practical Part: (40 marks) (250 hrs)
One of the problem areas of work can be identified by the students to work on at the end of academic year. Besides the classroom input the students are required to do personal reading to prepare a Comprehensive seminar paper on the problem identified for work. This paper along with the bibliography/references is presented towards the end of the semester in a seminar from.
Text Books
 Johnson, Louise C., Social Work Practice: A Generalist Approach, Massachusetts, Allyn and Bacon, 1983.
 Skidmore R.A. (et. al), Introduction to Social Work, New Jersey, Prentice Hall Inc., 1988.
Reference:
 Gambrill, E. and Pruger, R. (eds), Controversial Issues in Social Works, USA, Allyn and Bacon, 1992. Roberts R. W. and Nee R. H. (ed), Theories of Social Casework, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1970.
 Gilliland B.E. and James R.K., Crisis intervention Strategies, USA, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1997.
 Krist-Ashman and Hull, Understanding Generalist Practice, Chicago Nelson-Hall Publishers, 1993.
 Manor, J., Power Poverty and poison: Disaster and Response in an Indian City, New Delhi, Sage Publications, 1993.
 Parad, H. A., Crisis Intervention, New York, Family Services Association of America, 1965.
 Roberts R.W. and Nee R. H. (ed), Theories of Social Casework, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1970.
 Suppe M.A. and wells C. C., The Social Work Experience: An Introduction to Profession and its Relationship to Social Welfare Policy, USA, Mc.Graw-Hall Companies Inc., 1996.
BSW-312 Methods of Social Work (100 marks)
Course Objectives:
 Understanding the characteristics, applicability and significance of methods of social work with individuals, family, groups, communities and organizations.
 Develop ability to establish, maintain and manage different relationship with concerned stakeholders during intervention.
 Understand the problem solving process and develop skills of identifying the problem of injustice faced by individuals, groups and communities.
 Develop ability to work with communities and formal organization in the context of their power structures, dynamics leadership and problems.
 Appreciate the work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organization as an effective method for social change.
 Develop self-awareness in relation to one's own psychosocial background and one's response to others.
Theoretical Part: (60 Marks) (100 hrs)
 Historical evolution of methods of social work (work with individuals, families, groups and communities) with specific reference to national and international perspective. (10 hrs)
Working with individuals and families (Case Work): (30 hrs)
 Concept, definition, objectives and characteristics
 Principles – participation, individualization, confidentiality, communication, acceptance, self-awareness and self-determination.
 Five components of case work – Person, problem, process, place, professionalism.
 Process of Case Work: Intake, Study Phase, assessment, treatment plan, intervention, termination, evaluation, follow up
 Tools-interviewing, relationships, home visits, recording, observation and listening.
 Techniques: Supportive and psycho social counseling and other measure- individual, group, family and community based intervention
 Concept of family, family dynamics, role of family, assessment.
 Recording in case work
Working with groups (Group Work): (30 hrs)
 Concept, definition, objectives and characteristics.
 Principles of group work: major 14 principles.
 Types of groups: recreational, socialization, support, anonymous, therapeutic group, saving and credit group.
 Group dynamics:
 Phases of group work – initial, middle and termination.
 Use of program media: games, street play, puppet shows.
 Facilitation/moderation skills
 Recording-style and types.
Working with communities (Community Organization): (30 hrs)
 Community: Concept, Types
 Concept, definition, objectives and characteristics of community organization.
 Basic on community organization in Nepal-indigenous organization (caste, ethnicity, geographical proximity.)
 Principles of community organization, directive and non-directive approach.
 Models of community organization.
 Community problem solving process.
 Stakeholders' analysis: basic concepts of participation, empowerment, leadership, power dynamics, conflict and its mitigation, globalization, gender issues.
 Selected cases of community organization in Nepal-community forestry, mothers groups, saving and credit groups, guthi, dhikur, Rodi, Parma, Bheja.
 Recording style: Documenting process and events and summary reports.
Practical Part: (40 marks) (250 hrs)
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 guidelines are attached in the annex)
Text Books
 Garvin C. D., Contemporary Group Work, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1981.
 Mathew, G., An Introduction to Social Case Work, Mumbai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1992.
 Ross, M. G., Community Organization: theory and practice, New York, Jarper Brother, 1955.
 Tropman, J. et. (eds), Tactics and Techniques of Community Intervention, Illinois, F.E. Peacock Publishers Inc, 1995.
Reference:
 Alinsky, S., Rules for Radicals, New York, Random House, 1071.
 Batten J. R., The Non-directive Approach to Group and Community Work, London, Oxford University Press, 1969.
 Bogartz, H. and Dahal, D.R., Development Studies: Self-Help Organizations, Kathmandu, NEFAS, 1996.
 Cox. F.M. et. al., Strategies of Community Organization, Itasea, F.E. Peacock, 1987.
 Desai M., Family Intervention: A Course Compendium, Mumbai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1994.
 Desai, M. et. al. (eds), Towards people Centered Development (part I and II), Mumbai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1996.
 Dunham, A., Community Welfare Organization, New York, Themes Y. Crowell, 1958.
 Freire, P., Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Harmonds Worth: Penguin, 1972.
 Himilton, G., Theory and Practice of Social Case Work, New York, Colombia University Press, 1940.
 Hollis F. and Woods M., Casework: A psychosocial Therapy, New York, Random House 1981.
 Kabeer, N., Reversed Realities: Gender Hierarchies in Development Tourht, New Delhi, Kali For Women, 1996.
 Kahn Si, A Guide for Grassroots leaders, USA, NASW Press, 1991.
 Kettner, P. et. al, Initiating Change in Organizations and Communities: A Macro Practice Model, California, Broks/Cole Publishing.
 Konopka, G., Social Group Work: A Helping Process, new jersey, Prentice-Hall, 1983.
 Kramer, R. M. et. al (eds), Readings in Community Organization Practice, New Jersey, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1969.
 Pearlman, Helen Harris, "Social Casework: A Problem Solving Process", Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1967.
 Shulman, L., The Skills of Helping: Individuals, Families and Groups, Itasea, Illinois, F.E. Peacock, 1992.
 Siddiqui, H.Y., Social Work and Social Action: A Developmental Perspective, New Delhi, Human Publications, 1984.
 Thapa, Ganga, B., Local Self-Government in Nepal, Kathmandu, FES/POLASAN, 1998.
 Trecker H. B. (ed.), Group Work: Foundations and Frontiers, New York, Whiteside Inc 1955.
 Unit of Family Studies – TISS, Enhancing the role of the family as an agency for social and Economic Development, Mumbai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 1994.
 Warren, R. L., Studying Your Community, New York, Russell Sage Foundation, 1965.
History, Laws and Management of Mass Media

JMC 313 Paper 3rd
Full Marks 100
Theory 70/Practical 30
Pass Marks (Theory: 24.5/Practical 12)
Lecture Hours 150
Objectives
 To enable students to gain an insight into the history laws and ethnical process and media management and organization.
 To provide an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and understanding of the news operation as well as news reporting and editing in realistic media situation.
 To acquaint with theoretical and practical aspects of Nepalese press laws and ethics on the issues of current interest for media in the country.
Unit 1
History and Evolution of Journalism and Mass media LH 20
 Growth of journalism and mass media industry with special reference to the UK the USA and South - Asian countries
Unit 2
History of Nepalese Journalism and Mass Media LH 30
 Political and other circumstances experienced by Nepalese Journalism; Print and broadcasting media management and organization in Nepal with special reference to South. Asian countries; History of evolution and growth of the print and broadcasting media in media Nepal ;Role of the print and the media in Nepalese freedom movement and revolution and contemporary state of the media in Nepal
Unit 3
Organization Structures and Management of Mass Media LH 20
 Newspapers; Radio, Television: News agency ; and other media in Nepal and other countries.
Unit 4
Press Laws LH 20
 Brief History of press law; State of press freedom ; Major legal provisions for the print and broadcast media of Nepal, South - Asian countries , China, UK,USA, Sweden, France and Japan
Ethics LH 20
Meaning and role of ethics; Sources of ethical standards; Ethical dilemmas; Norms of journalist: Code of Conduct in Nepal; Ethics and technology; Journalist codes of conduct abroad; Objectivity and protection of sources; Ethics and the law.
Unit 5
Practical Exercises LH 20
Production of a student's laboratory journal in groups, focusing on news operation and editorial team management.
Class room seminar in issues to Nepalese press law, ethics and media situation in Nepal, SAARC or Western countries.
Text Books
1. Birahi H. (Ed) Prakashanko Digdarshan (An Overview of Periodicals): Press Council Nepal. Kathmandu; 2062 BS.
2. Christians C.G and et al; Media Ethics; Pearson Education, New Delhi; 2006.
3. Dahal K.R..; Aam Sanchar a Kanoon (Mass Communication and Law) : Nepal Press Institute, Kathmandu ; 2004.
4. Devkota G.B..; Nepalko Chappakhana ra Patrakaritako Itihas (history of Nepal's Printing and Journalism) Sajha Prakashan, Kathmandu; 2059.
Media Research
JMC ( 312) Full Marks 100
Paper 2nd Theory: 70/Practical
Pass Marks :( Theory 24.5/ Practical 12)
Objective
To enable students to apply basic mass media research principles and have insight into the communication issues and their impact on political, social, cultural and education spheres and development of the media.
Unit 1 Introduction to Media Research LH 30
Introduction to research in general with particular focus on media research; Concepts, definition, disciplines and types; Methodology- approaches, methods , tools and techniques of research and Research ethics.
Unit 2 History and development of media research: LH 20
Brief history and current situation of the media research in Nepal and World
Unit 3 Research Process: LH 30
Identifying research problems, Literature review; Developing hypothesis or research questions; Methodology and design; samples; Data collection; Data analysis and interpretation; of finding and recommendations and report writings
Unit 4 Media Research and its Application LH 30
Print Media Research- readership, circulation, Management, makeup/design and readability Electronic media research - ratings and non- ratings, Research; research in media effects; Areas of media research culture, society, development and policy.
Unit 5 Practical Exercise;
Content analysis of any aspect of two week daily newspaper or two months weeklies. Field research of six weeks on the reach, access or impact of mass media in a given area.
Text Books
1. Sharma M.R; and Luitel K.P; Shodbhidhi( research Methodoloy) Sajha Prakashan, Kathmandu; 2062 BS
2. Wimmer R. and Dominik S,D; Mass Media Research: An Intorduction Thompson/Wadsworth 2005
3. Yung P.V; Scientific Social Survey and research ;Prentic- Hall India,New Delhi.
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Compulsory English
Course Description BASW 2nd Year
Compulsory of components on process- oriented reading and critical thinking.
Process- Oriented Reading will equip students with language skills and reading strategies necessary for the efficient processing of general academic text. Topics include world health in the 1900s, challenge of diversity, and aspects of language, looking after planet earth and education and family life in the United Sates.
Critical Thinking (reading to develop critical thinking and thinking skills, promote discussion and prepare students for writing assignments). Topics include intercultural communication, education, mass media and technology, gender roles and work and activities for making connections in each topic.
Unite wise details are as follows:
Making Connection
Unit 1 World Health in the 1900s
Unit 2 The Challenge of Diversity
Unit 3 Aspects of Language
Unit 4 Looking after Planet Earth
Unit 5 Education and Family Life in the United States
New Directions
1. Intercultural Communication
2. Education
3. Mass Media and Technology
4. Gender Roles
5. Work and activities for making connections.
Prescribed Books
1. Gardner, Peter s, New Directions: Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking 2nd ed. Cambridge; UP, 1998.
2. Pakenham, Kenneth J. Making Connections; An Interactive Approach to academic Reading. Cambridge Up,1998.
3. Evaluation Procedure and Weightage
The Evaluation procedure will comprise class tests, quizzes, home, assignments, which will be followed by annual written exam of three hours duration and each paper carries 100 marks. The weightage will be divided equally between reading and writing.