Exam Details

Subject basic social science concepts
Paper
Exam / Course school of social work (sosw) - master of social work
Department
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Discuss the impact of social change on the institution of family.

OR

Describe in detail the characteristics of culture.

2. Explain Anthony Giddens classification of societies.

OR

Define caste system . Discuss its features as given by Ghurye.

3. Answer any two of the questions in about 300 words each

What is the relationship between psychology and social work

Discuss the main agencies of socialization.

Enlist some of the functions of groups.

Briefly explain the agencies of social control.

4. Answer any four of the questions in about 150 words each

Discuss the concept of Sanskritization and Westernisation.

Explain the cyclical theory of social change.

Elucidate All port's Trait theory.

Briefly describe any two leadership styles.

What is motivation Give examples.

Discuss defence mechanisms.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following questions in about 100 words each

Learning and memory

Role conflict

Community

Culture

Urbanization

Definition of psychology

Social loafing

Social attitude


Subjects

  • basic social science concepts
  • basics of counseling
  • case work and counseling: working with individuals
  • community organization management for community development
  • disaster management
  • fields of counseling
  • hiv/aids - stigma discrimination and prevention
  • introduction to life characteristics and challenges
  • introduction to philanthropic social work
  • introduction to psychological basis of counseling
  • origin and development of social work
  • professional social work - indian perspective
  • relevance of social case work in counseling
  • social group work: working with groups
  • social work and criminal justice
  • social work and social development
  • social work intervention in correctional settings
  • social work practice in tribal development
  • social work practicum and supervision
  • social work research
  • tribal society
  • tribals in india
  • understanding the tribals
  • women and child development
  • working among the poorest of the poor