Master in Social Work MSW Assignment IGNOU

Master in Social Work is one of the most famous PG course offered by IGNOU. Here we are featuring assignment of this course.


Assignment – 1
TMA – 1

Note:
(i) Answer all the five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 800 words each.

1. Trace the history of social work in Europe.

Or

Briefly narrate the emergence and growth of professional social work in pacific
region.

2. Describe in detail the key ethical principles that distinguish social work from other
helping professions.

Or

What do you understand by generalist social work? Describe some of the roles that a
social worker adopts while dealing with individuals, groups, families and communities.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 00 words each:

(i) What are some of the historical milestones in the development of social
work and social welfare? Discuss.

(ii) Describe the major forms and characteristic features of social security.

(iii) Discuss various aspects pertaining to social work education in the

context of ODL system.

(iv) Briefly explain the similarities and differences between community development
and community work?

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 0 words each:

(i) Describe some of the major issues of social work intervention in Asia?

(ii) Briefly explain the purpose and objectives of social work.

(iii) What are some of the major risks associated with efforts to practice
cultural sensitivity?

(iv) List out salient features of Narmada Bachao Andolan.

(v) Describe social welfare administration as a field of study.

(vi) Define social case work.


5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 0 words each:

(i) Differentiate between professional social work and voluntary action

(ii) Social Justice

(iii) Salient features of social policy

(iv) Characteristics of social reform

(v) Social defence

(vi) Advantages of group work

(vii) Essential components of social action

(viii) Qualitative research and quantitative research