NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Third Year Syllabus

Department of Social Work

Four-Year B.S.S. (Honours) Course

Effective from the Session: 2013–2014

N A TI ON AL U N IVE RSI TY
Syllabus for Four Year B.S.S. Honours Course
Subject: Social Work
 Session: 2013-2014

THIRD YEAR

Paper Code Paper Title Marks Credits

232101 Social Work Methods: Case work and Group work 100 4
232103 Theories in Social Work Practice 100 4
232105 Voluntarism and NGOs in Bangladesh 100 4
232107 Working with the Poor: Policy and Practice 100 4
232109 Project Planning and Management 100 4
232111 Population Issues, Policy Planning and Services 100 4
232113 Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Work 100 4
232115 Crime and Society 100 4
Total= 800 32
 Detailed Syllabus

Paper Code 232101 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Social Work Methods: Case work and Group work

Social Case Work

1. Social Case Work as a Social Work Method: Definition, Elements, Objectives,
Principles and Scope, Ethical Issues in Casework Practice
2. Problem Solving Process: Psychosocial Study, Diagnostic Assessment, Prognosis,
Referral, Treatment, Evaluation and Follow-up.
3. Data Collection Techniques in Social Casework: Interview, Observation, Home visit,
Communication and Consultation, Case-records.
4. Rapport Building: Objectives and Principles, Transference and Counter Transference
and Counter Transference of Ideas.
5. Change Process in Casework Practice: Basic Helping and Artistic Skills, Approaching
the Non-voluntary and Alcoholic Clients.
6. Case Work Recording: Skills, Types and Its Importance in developing Indigenous
Reading-materials. Preventive Aspects of Casework Service.
7. Interviewing: Importance, Techniques of Interviewing, Prerequisites and Types.
8. Casework Practice Fields in Bangladesh.

Social Group Work

1. Social Group: Nature and Types, Significance of Social Group for Individual and Social
Development.
2. Social Group Work: Definition, Objectives and Principles, History of Group Work
Development, Group Process, Personality Development and Leadership Training, Group
Work Process and Group Dynamics, Major Elements, Positive and Negative Interaction
Process. Use of the Knowledge of Group Dynamics. Functions of Social Group Work:
Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative, Educational and Developmental.
3. Group Work Strategies: Concept and Functions, Objectives, Planning and
Development, Leadership, Supervision in Group Work, Counseling and Therapeutic
Group Work. Group Therapy.
4. Group Work Proceedings, Recording, Objectives, Style and Importance of Group Work
5. Group Work Practice Fields in Bangladesh; Relationship with Community Development
and Social Action.
6. Major NGO Approaches in Community Development and Social Group Work Practice.

Books Recommended:
Briestek, F. (1957). The Case Work Relationship. Chicago: Loyal University Press.

Friedlander, W. (1977). Concepts and Methods of Social Work (2nd ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.
Garrett, A. (1970). Interviewing: Its Principles and Methods. New York: Family Service Association of
America.

Hailton, G. (1951). Theory and Practice of Social Case Work. New York: Columbia University.

Konopka, G. (1972). Social Group Work: A Helping Process. New York: Englewood Clifts, Prentice Hall.

Wilson, G., & Rylad, G. (1949). Social Group Work Practice. USA: Houghton Mifllin Company.

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Paper Code 232103 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Theories in Social Work Practice

1. Evolution of Theories in Social Work: Use of Theories in Practicing Social Work,

Practice Theory and Theory of Practice in Social Work, Psychoanalytic Theory, System
Theory, Role Theory, Learning Theory, Lebeling Theory, Attachment Theory
2. Crisis Intervention and Task Centred Models: Wider Theoretical Perspectives,
Application of Crisis Intervention and Task Centred Model in Casework Practice.
3. Cognitive–Behavioural Theory: An analysis of cognitive behavioural theory, its
application in group and community practice, Behaviour Theory, Behaviour Modification
Theory, Cognative Theory.
4. Social and Community Development: Theoretical perspectives and their Application in
Social Development practice, Community Development Approach and Social
Development.
5. Anti-oppressive Social Work Theory, Structural Social Work Perspectives, Critical Social
Work Perspectives, Social Exclusion Theory.

Books Recommended:
Friedlander, W. A. (1982). Introduction to Social Welfare (5th Rev. ed.). New-Jersy: Englewood cliffs,
Prentice Hall Inc.

Hamilton, G. (1951). Theory and Practice of Social Case Work. New York : Columbia University Press.

Payne, M. (2000). Social work practice. London: Sage publications.

Smalley, K. E. (1969). Theory of Social Practice. New York: Columbia University Press.

Zastron, C. (2008). Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare. Belmont: Thomson.

Paper Code 232105 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Voluntarism and NGOs in Bangladesh
1. Voluntarism: Concept, Historical Perspectives, Voluntarism in Bangladesh.
2. Legislations Relating to Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies: Voluntary Social Welfare
Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1961, The Foreign Donations (Voluntary
Activities) Regulation Ordinance 1978 and The Foreign Contributions (Regulations)
Ordinance 1982.
3. National Council of Social Welfare: Historical Background. Composition and
Functions, Grants in Aid Program of the Government for Voluntary Agencies.
4. Important National NGOs in Bangladesh: Their Composition, Role, Contributions and
Their Future Prospects in National Development: BRAC, Grameen Bank, CRP, ARBAN,
Bangladesh Diabetic Association and Bangladesh Probin Hitaishy Shangha.
5. Bureau of NGO Affairs: History. Structure and Role in Bangladesh.
6. Role of Some International Agencies in Bangladesh: CARE, Oxfam, Action AID,
DFID, Save The Children, US-Aid, ICDDR.B, World Vision, Bangladesh Red Crescent
Society.
7. Role of UN Agencies in the Field of Social Welfare in Bangladesh: UNICEF,
UNESCO. UNFPA, WHO, ILO, FAO. Problems and Prospects of Voluntary Social
Welfare Agencies (NGOs) in Bangladesh.
8. Problems and Prospects of Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (NGOs) in Bangladesh.

Books Recommended:
Aves, G. M. (1969). The Voluntary Workers in the Social Services. London: Bedford Square
Press of NCSS.

Chowdhury, D. P. (1971 ). Voluntary Social Welfare in India. New Delhi: Sterling Publishing.

GoB. (1992). NGOs in Bangladesh, NGO Affairs Bureau. Dhaka: NGO Affairs Bureau.

Reports, A. Relevant Records and Documents of Different NGOs and Government of

Bangladesh.

Samad, M. (2002). Participation of the Rural Poor in Government and NGO Programs.
Dhaka: Mowla Brothers.

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Paper Code 232107 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Working with the Poor: Policy and Practice

1. Poverty: Meaning, Causes, Characteristics and Types of Poverty.

2. Poverty Reduction Perspectives: Marxist, Functionalist, Structural Functionalist,
Culture of Poverty and Situational Constraints Perspectives.
3. Approaches to Alleviating Poverty: Income and Material-support, labour market
strategies, Early Intervention, Community Building Initiatives.
4. Knowledge, Skills and Attitude Required for working with the poor, Participation of the
Poor in Poverty Reduction Strategies.
5. Major Actors in Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh: Role of GOS and NGOs;
Activities of International Organizations. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),
PRSP.
6. Micro-Finance: Concept, History, Origin, Role of Micro-Finance in Poverty Reduction-
Process in Bangladesh.
7. Application of Social Work Knowledge and Skills in Reducing Poverty.
8. Poverty Alleviation: Human Resource Management, Safety-net Programs, Education
and Health Empowerment.
9. Success, Barriers and Challenges in Poverty Alleviation Programs in Banglaesh.

Books Recommended:
GoB. (2009). Bangladesh Economic Rewiew-2009. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.

GoB. (2005). PRSP. Palanning Commisson. Dhaka: Ministry of Planning.

NASW. (1995). Encyclopedia of Social Work (19th ed.). Washington DC: NASW Press.

Samad, M. (2002). Participation of Rural Poor in Goverment and NGO Program. Dhaka: Mowla
Brother.

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Paper Code 232109 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Project Planning and Management

1. Project: Concept, Characteristics, Types, Steps and Project Life Cycle.

2. Log Frame/Logical Framework: Concept, Components, Importance.
3. Network Analysis: Concept, Objectives, Components, Tools and Techniques of
Network Analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM) is a Network Analysis.
4. Project Appraisal/ Feasibility Study of Project Designing: Concept, Types, Financial,
Economical, Technical, and Managerial Appraisal. Appraisal of Service Sector
Projects. Application in Social Welfare Related Projects. Project Appraisal
Criteria/Investment Criteria-Discounting, Criteria-Net Present Value (NVP), Benefit
Cost Ratio (BCR), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Non-Discounting Criteria, Payback
Period, Accounting Rate of Return (ARR).
 5. Project Management: Concept, Characteristics, Importance; Project Manager and
His/Her Qualities.
6. Social Welfare Management Process: Goal Setting, Planning, Controlling, Staffing,
Directing, Supervising, and Co-ordinating.
7. Important Theories, Models and Approaches of Management Related to Social
Welfare Management System: Human Resource Approach, Abraham Maslow’s
Theory, Human Relation Model, The Supportive Model, Structural Approach, the
Seven-S Framework, Management by Objectives (MBO), the Managerial Grid.
8. Monitoring for Social Welfare Project: Concept, Characteristics, Types, Steps,
techniques and Importance.
9. Project Evaluation: Concept, Types, Steps and Techniques, Application of Evaluation
Techniques in Service Sector Projects in Bangladesh.
10. Social Work Project Planning and Management.

Books Recommended
Chadha, S. (1989). Managing projects in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Dhaka University.

Chandra, P. (2002). Project- Planning, analysis Financing, Implementation and Review. New Delhi:
Tata McGraw-Hill.

Davis, K. (1982). Human Behavior at Work-Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill.

Goel, B. (2002). Project Management-Principles and Techniques. New Delhi: Deep.

Griffin, R. W. (1998). Management. Dehli: AITBS.

Sirajudding, M. (1980). Project Manamement: Compilation of Lecture Materials. Dhaka: Ministry of

Planning.

Paper Code 232111 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Population Issues, Policy Planning and Services

1. Population and Demography: Meaning, Scope and Importance, Difficulties of

Demographic Study in Bangladesh.
2. Some Basic Concepts of Demography: Fertility, Mortality, Migration, Nuptiality,
Adolescence and Reproductive Health. Its impact on population growth in Bangladesh.
3. Methods of Demographic Data Collection: Population Census, Demographic Sample
Survey, Vital Registration System, Population Register.
4. Theories on Population: Malthusian and Marxist perspectives, Demographic Transition
Theory.
5. Bangladesh Population: Nature, Structure, Composition and Distribution, Dimensions
of Population Problem. Role of Social Workers in Combating Population Problem in
Bangladesh.
6. Population Policy in Bangladesh: Historical Evolution, Main Features, Reflection of
Population Policies in the Five Year Plans, Reviewing Population Policy.
7. Population Control and Family Planning Programmes in Bangladesh: History,
Achievements, Problems and Prospects, Role of GOs and NGOs.
8. Instruments of Population Control: Conventional and Modern; Methods of Population
Control.
9. Population Management and Human Resource Development: Social work strategies
in Facilitating Family Planning programs in Bangladesh.

Books Recommended:
Govt. of Bangladesh. (2002). Population Census, 2001. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of
Statistics.

Raj, H. (1990). Fundamental of Demography (4th ed.). New Delhi: Surjeet Publication.

U. N. ESCAP. (1981). Population of Bangladesh. Bangkok: Monograph Series N.8.

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Paper Code 232113 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Human Rights, Social Justice and Social Work

1. Human Rights and Social Justice: Concepts, Philosophy and Types; Different
Perspectives of Human Rights.
2. Development of Human Rights: Historical Perspectives of the Development of Human
Rights.
3. Human Rights in Major Religions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity.
4. Human Rights of some Vulnerable Groups: Rights of Children. Women, Older
Persons. Workers, Consumers and Tenants.
5. Role of UN in Protecting Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)I.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Children, 1989. UN Principles on Older People.
6. Situation of Human and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh: Constitutional
Provisions of Human Rights in Bangladesh.
7. Role of NGOs in Promoting Human Rights with Special Reference to Bangladesh:
Ain-O-Shalish Kendra, Bangladesh Jatiyo Mohila Ainjibi Samity, Society for
Enforcement of Human Rights. Human Rights Commission, Institute of Democratic
Rights and Amnesty International, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
8. Role of Government Agencies in Enforcing and Promoting Human Rights: Ministry
of Home. Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Women
Affairs.

Books Recommended:
Nations, U. (1989). Convention on the Rights of the Child. New York: United Nations.

Nations, U. (1992). Teaching and Learning about Human Rights. New York: United Nations.

Nations, U. (1948). Universal Declaration of Human Rights. New York: United Nations.

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Paper Code 232115 Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60 hrs.

Paper Title Crime and Society
1. Crime: Definition, Evolution of crime (official and non official crime), Roots of
crime. Characteristics of Crime, Differences between crime and sin, Crime and
Deviance, Crime and Immorality. Crime as a social problem.
2. Patterns of Crime: Women and crime, Violent crime, White collar and Professional
crime, Organized Crime, Crime in Custody, Abnormal sex offenses, Homicide and
suicide, Trafficking (both human and drugs). Political Crime, Crime in Urban and
Rural Areas. Criminal syndicate, Destruction of organized crime.
3. Crime and social process: Criminal behaviour, Physiological and psychological
factors factors for crime, social institutions and crime, the Home and Family in
relation to crime. Crime and social environment.
4. Crime and Criminal Law, Crime Index: Reported and Actual Crime
5. Issues of Development and Crime: Industrialization, Modernization, Globalization
and Urbanization.
6. Environmental Issues of Crime: Politics, Gender and Social Inequality.
7. Dimensions of Crime: Age, Sex, Race, Ethnicity and Religion.
8. Crime and Social Problems: Unemployment problems, Corruption and black money
in Society, Juvenile Delinquency and Drug abuse, Cyber Crime, Crime against
Women and Children (child Abuse, Acid Throwing, Rape, Eve-Teasing, etc.)
9. Correction and Prevention of Crime: Correctional services, Probation and Parole,
Measures for Preventing crime and establishing Justice. Religious and Moral training
to prevent criminal activities, Practice of social work with criminals.
Books Recommended:
Dressler, D. (1962). Practice and Theory: Probation and Parole. New York: Columbia University Press.
Sarker, A. H. (2001). Juvenile Delinquency. Dhaka: Numan Nursery Development.

Sutherland, E. H., & Cressey, D. R. (1964). Principles of Criminology. Chicago: J.B. Lippincott Company

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