Kerala University 2001 Master of Social Work (M.S.W) History and Philosophy of Social Work - Question Paper

Time: three hours Marks: 75

Part 1
ans any 5 ques..
All ans carry equal marks.
ans to a ques. is limited to 300 words.

1. describe social work and discuss the functions of social work.
2. explain the methods of social work.
3. Trace the historical development of social work education in India.
4. explain the participatory approaches of social work.
5. Democracy and social work values.
6. explain the value of dilemna of a social worker with suitable examples.
7. explain the contribution of religions in the development of social work in India.

[5x6=30]

Part 2
ans any 3 ques..
All ans carry equal marks.
ans to a ques. is limited to 300 words.

8. elaborate the personality characteristics needed for a social worker? How far you could acquire these characteristics?
9. explain the Indian and Western philosophies contributed for the development of social work.
10. Social work practice without value orientation is baseless. Substantiate.
11. explain the code of Ethics in social work practice.
12. Critically evaluate the status of professional social work in India

[3x15=45]

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