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MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
(MSW First Year)
Assignment: 2026-2027
Origin and Development of Social Work ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: MSW-001
Total marks: 100 Note:(i) Answer all the five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks. (iii)Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each. 1. Discuss the historical development of social work across different continents.
Or Critically examine nature, characteristics, philosophy and scope of social work as a professional discipline.
2. Explain three primary methods of social work and highlight their objectives, principles and scope of professional practice.
OR Describe the scope, functions and significance of Social Welfare Administration in social work practice.
3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:
a) Discuss the major characteristics of social work as a profession. How does it differ from charity and voluntary action?
b) Differentiate between charity, voluntary action, shramdan, and professional social work with suitable examples.
c) Write the history of social work education in USA.
d) Explain the concept of Social Work Research and discuss its contribution to social work practice.
4. Write short notes on any four of the following in about 150 words each:
a) Write the contributions of Charity Organization Society (COS) in the development of social work.
b) Briefly discuss emergence of global standards in social work education.
c) What is social security? Describe its scope and importance.
d) Differentiate between Social Research and Social Work Research.
e) Explain the major strategies used in Social Action.
f) Explain salient features of social movements and their relevance to social work.
5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:
a) Beveridge Report
b) IFSW
c) Social Network
d) Social Defense
e) social Reform
f) Social Welfare
g) Ecological Perspective
h) Public Interest Litigation
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