Social work Nepal

Relationship between Sociology & Social Work Aashish Dahal, Nava Kshitiz College, Bardibas Sociology & Social Work are the two disciplines concerned with social problems, social structure and how individuals respond to and live within cultural and structural limitations. If we look closer to both the terms, both of them deal with the relationship between Theory & Practice. Theory and practice are often mutually exclusive. If one deals with theory, it might be interpreted as one cannot at the same time work practically. On the other hand, when we act in practical work, the theoretical background is often overlooked. Hence; how do Theory & Practice interplay within the disciplines of Social Work and sociology? Let’s See!!! Photo source: www.google.com Social work is a profession concerned with the aim to solve personal, family, community problems to attain satisfying personal, group and common relationships through social work practice. Sociology is

BASW 3rd Year Syllabus BSW-306 Development Perspectives in Social Work (Functional Paper) (60+40=100 marks) Course Objectives: ·         Develop an understanding of the concept of development and under-development, the indicators of development and the approaches to development. ·         Develop an understanding of the systemic nature of poverty, marginalization and the resultant problems, and their magnitude in Nepali society and the interrelationship between problems. ·         Develop and understanding of the methods of social analysis of Nepal ·         Understand, develop sensitivity and analyze the present socio-cultural and political realities of Nepal society. Theoretical Part:  (60 marks)                                                                              (100 hrs) ·         Concept of development and underdevelopment: Historical perspective, indicators of development.                                                                                                    

BASW 3rd Year Syllabus BSW-305 Research Methods in Social Work                                              (60+40=100 marks) Course Objectives: ·          Develop ability to recognize and utilize research as a problem solving process in social work practice. ·          Develop ability to carry out qualitative and quantitative research projects independently. ·          Develop ability to function as an effective team member in designing, data collection and analysis of the research. ·          Develop ability to critically analyze research reports and draw recommendations for practice. Theoretical Part:  (60 marks)                                                                                    (100 hrs) ·          Concept and practice of research in social sciences                                         (10 hrs) ·          Social work research – concept and characteristics                                         (5 hrs) ·          Similarities and differences with social science

BASW 3rd Year Syllabus BSW-304 Social welfare Administration Practice                                                  (100 marks) Course Objectives: ·          Understanding welfare administration and policies at local, district, zonal and national level in Nepal. ·          Recognizing the linkages between developmental issues and social policies, plans and programs. ·          Understanding concept and the management of voluntary, welfare and development organization. ·          Develop understanding of the administration process of an organization in the context of social work practice. ·          Learning procedures in establishing and managing a social work organization. ·          Acquire skills in administrative processes for the effective management of services. ·          Develop appropriate attitudes to be part of the team in an organization. Theoretical Part:  (60 marks)                                                                                    (100 hrs) ·