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About This Course

  • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of urban and rural community development, including historical contexts and modern challenges.

  • To introduce students to the concepts of peace, conflict, and development, and familiarize them with various theoretical frameworks and practical approaches to conflict resolution.

  • To develop an understanding of environmental issues, ecological perspectives, and the interrelation between human life and the environment.

  • To provide knowledge on disaster management, including prevention, preparedness, and response strategies for both natural and human-made disasters.

  • To prepare students for professional roles in community empowerment, advocacy, and development by utilizing government programmes and schemes effectively.

Programme Outcomes

  • Students will have a thorough understanding of urban and rural governance and the ability to navigate and engage with local self-government structures effectively.

  • Students will be capable of initiating and leading community-based awareness campaigns and advocacy activities to promote social change and development.

  • Students will possess the analytical skills to evaluate socio-economic conditions, identify development gaps, and propose appropriate strategies for community development.

  • Students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks of peace and conflict to real-world situations, enhancing their ability to manage and resolve conflicts within communities.

  • Students will be equipped to address environmental issues, advocate for sustainable practices, and understand the impact of urbanization and globalization on ecological balance.

  • Students will have the knowledge and skills to manage disaster response, conduct damage assessments, and understand the social and political dimensions of aid and relief efforts.

  • Students will develop a holistic approach to social work, integrating knowledge of community development, governance, environmental sustainability, and disaster management into their professional practice.

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Discover a comprehensive overview of the semester-wise papers and detailed syllabi for this course. Gain insights into the core subjects, electives, and practical components that will shape your academic journey.

Semester 1

1. Communicative English

2. Introduction to Social Work

3. Understanding Indian Society

4. Methods of Social Work

5. Field Work Practicum and Viva Voce – I

Semester 2

1. Sociology for Social Work Practice

2. Human Growth & Development

3. Communication Skills for Effective Social Work Practice

4. Counseling and Guidance

5. Field Work Practicum and Viva Voce – II

Semester 3

1. Urban & Rural Community Development

2. Tribal Community Development in NER

3. Peace & Development Studies

4. Environmental Studies

5. Field Work Practicum and Viva Voce – III

Semester 4

1. Social Work in Different Settings

2. Family and Child Welfare

3. Youth and Society

4. Culture and Gender

5. Field Work Practicum and Viva Voce – IV

Semester 5

1. Fundamentals of Public Health

2. Social Legislation

3. Social Entrepreneurship Development

4. Skills for Social Work Practitioner

5. Social Work Research – I

Semester 6

1. Social Welfare Administration

2. Emerging trends in Social Work

3. NGO Management

4. Social Work with Person with Disabilities

5. Social Work Research – II

Syllabus from Nagaland University