Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of Indira Gandhi National Open University BSWE001 Introduction to Social Work December 2006

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW)

Term-End Examination

BSWE001: Introduction to Social Work

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

Note: (i) Attempt all the five questions.
(ii) All the three questions carry equal maks.
(iii) Answer to questions 1 and 2 should not exceed 500 words

December 2006

1. Describe social work as a profession. Briefly trace the history of social work education. (20)

OR

What do you understand by social work values ? Discuss in brief some of the important social work values you are familiar with.

2. Is code of ethics in social work important ? Describe in brief the proposed code of ethics for social workers in India (20)

OR

Briefly identify the provisions for Social Welfare in the Tenth Five Year Plan

3. Anwer any top of the following questions in about 250 words each:

(i) Define and distinguish between the concepts of "Community" and "Associations". (10)

(ii) Discuss briefly the changes taking place in caste as a result of modernization (10)

(iii) What is the role of environment in personality development? Discuss. (10)

(iv) Describe in brief "Child Psychology" (10)

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

(i) What are the characteristics and impact of public opinion? (5)

(ii) What do you underitand by moulding of personality? (5)

(iii) Describe in brief the functionality of a family. (5)

(iv) Distinguish between primary groups and secondary groups (5)

(v) Discuss briefly the scope of social work. (5)

(vi) Dfferentiate between 'Charity' and 'Shramdan (5)

5. Write short notes on any fiue of the 100 words each :

(i) COS movement (4)

(ii) Principle of confidentiality in social work (4)

(iii) Family as an agent for social control (4)

(iv) Single parent families (4)

(v) Plurality of culture (4)

(vi) Primary agencies of socialization (4)

(vii) Propaganda (4)

(viii) DSM IV classification system of mental disorders (4)