Solapur University, Solapur
Ph. D. Course Work
(W. E. F. July 2014)
Paper –I (Compulsory)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(Common Paper for Faculty of Social Sciences)
Unit- 1.
Unit-2.
Introduction to Research:
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Meaning, Nature and Scope of Research,
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Types of Research,
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Inductive and Deductive Research,Theory,
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Hypothesis, Rational Explanation,
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Limitations of Scientific Explanation..
Formulation of Research Problem:
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Qualities of Good Research,
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Types of Research,
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Review of Literature,
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Analysis of an article,
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Formulation of Research Problem,
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Definition of Concepts,
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Objectives of Research,
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ResearchDesign.
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Unit-3. Process of Research:
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Data Collection Methods,
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Field Work,
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Excavation and Exploration,
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Dating Technique,
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Data Analysis and Presentation,
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Writing of Report.
Unit-4. Data Analysis and Statistical Methods:
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Sample Design,
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Types of Data (Qualitative and Quantitative),
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Central Tendency,
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Dispersion,Correlation and Regression,
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Testing of Hypothesis, Chi-square test.
Unit-5.
Computer Application in Research:
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Application Software,
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MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint,
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Photoshop, PDF files,
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Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Unit-6.
ICT and Research:
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Definition of ICT, Internet, Website,
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WAN, LAN, Online Publication, Impact Factor, Scopus,
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E-information, H-index, Citation Index and E-submission,
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e-journal, e-reviews, GIS and GPS,Graphics and Maps,
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ISSN, ISBN.
References:
1. Baily K.D, 1982, Methods of Social Research Free press, New York.
2. Bose Pradip Kumar, 1995: Research Methodology, New Delhi, ICSSR.
3. Kothari, C. R. (2010), Research Methodology, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi.
4. Puch, Keith, 1986, The Introduction to Social Research, London, Sage.
5. Rajaram,V, (1996), Fundamentals of Computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
6. Sinha, P. K. (1992), Computer Fundamentals, BPB Publications, New Delhi
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SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY,
SOLAPUR
Ph. D (SOCIAL WORK) COURSE SYLLABUS
(Implemented from July 2014)
Paper-II
Recent Trends in Social work
Unit-I
Introduction to social work profession:
- Fields of social work, Approaches & goals of social work education,
- Historical Development of social work in UK, USA and India
- Values and Code of ethics for professional social work.
- Changing scenario of Social Work practice in India
Unit-II
Human Resource Development & Management
- Changing concept of HRD & HRM,
- HRM practices in India
- Administration & practices of Employee welfare, Training and Development
- Emerging trends in Industrial Relations.
- Human approach in Industry
- Theories of motivation for work, Leadership theories.
-Social Security legislations
Unit-III
Urban, Rural & Tribal Community Development
- Concept and problems of urban Community, Panchayat raj Institutions.
- Role of Panchayat Raj Institutions in rural administration
- Recent problems of Urban, Rural and Tribal community
- Recent Welfare programmes & policies for Urban, Rural and Tribal
Communities.
- Developmental programmes & policies for Urban, Rural and Tribal
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Communities.
- Rural Community Development Administration.
- Rural Development through five year plans.
Unit-IV
Family and Child Welfare
- Changing status and issues of women and family structure
- Constitutional safeguard, provision and welfare programmes for family, women
and children.
- Empowerment of women and Social work Intervention
- Child Welfare Policies
- Laws related to Children
- Policies and legislations for the rehabilitation of the aged and the Disabled.
Unit-IV
Medical Psychiatric Social Work
-Historical development of medical Social Work
-Mental health Policies and Programmes
- Health development programmes
-Psycho-Sexual Development, community mental health
- The mental hygiene Movement.
References
1. Desai, M.2000, Curriculum Development on History and Ideologies for social change
and social work, Mumbai: Social work education and practice cell.
2. Encyclopedia of Social work,1987,silver spring, Maryland: National Association of
social workers
3. Bhattacharya Sanjay, Social work: An Integrated approach, Deep and Deep publication,
New Delhi,2003
4. Dr. Hahira Kumar, Theories in social work practice , Friends publications, Delhi, 1995
5. Rameshwari Devi and Ravi prakesh, Social work practice , Mangal Deep publication,
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Jaipur,2001
6. Agrawal Sushila, Statusof women, Printwell publishers, Jaipur-1988
7. Tripathy S.N., Rural Development , Discovery publishing House, New Delhi
8. Debendra Das,Dynamics of Rural Development , Deep and Deep publishers, New Delhi
9. Rastogi P.N.,Policy Analysis and Problems solving for social systems, sage publications,
New Delhi
10. Behra M.C.,Globalising Rural Development, sage publications, New Delhi
11. Michael Armstrong, A handbook of Human Resource Management Practice , Kogan
page ltd,120 Pentoriville Road, Londan(UK) 2001
12. Sharma A.M., Aspects of Labour welfare and social security, Himalaya publishing house,
Mumbai,1999
13. Memoria C.B. and Ganekar S.V., Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing house,
Mumbai,2002
14. Health status of Indian women, Tata institute of social sciences,Mumbai.1988
15. Jain S.P, Industrial and Labour Laws, J.C.Kanpur for Dhanpat Rai and son, Delhi.
16. Report on National commission on labour: Govt. of India publication, simla
17. Rastogi A. K., Rural Development Strategy, Wide vision, Jaipur, 2002.
18 Verma S. B., Rural Management, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2005.
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SOLAPUR UNIVERSITY,
SOLAPUR
Ph. D (SOCIAL WORK) COURSE SYLLABUS
(Implemented from July 2014 )
Paper-III
Social Work and Social Development
Unit -1: Social Work and Social Development
 Concept, approaches and evolution of social development
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Concept of development and underdevelopment with reference to the dynamics of poverty and inequality in India and need for social safety net
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Social development: Models, Strategies an major areas, peoples participation in development
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Globalization, structural adjustment and new economic policy: their impact on society in general
and social disadvantaged and vulnerable groups in particular
Unit -2: Human Rights and Social Work
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Social justice and social legislations: concepts and objectives
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Concept of special justice according to Paulo Freire, Karl Marx, M.K. Gandhi and Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar
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Overview of the Indian legal system: Fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution of India
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Concepts of civil rights, human rights and issues of social justice
Unit -3: Social Work and Gender Equity
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Concept and indicators of women development
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Gender equality and patriarchal structure in India
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Affirmative actions of state for women empowerment
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Gender budgeting
Unit -4: Models of Social Work practice
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Problem solving, crisis intervention and its types
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Developmental social work: behavior modification
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Social action models
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Counselling: Types and applications in various setups
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Unit -5: Social Work Research
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Social work research: meaning, concept, importance & functions
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Types of social work research: Exploratory, Experimental, Descriptive, Intervention, Action and
Evaluatory
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Levels of measurements: types and variables
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Steps in social work research
References
1. Samir Amin, 1976, Development: An Essay on Social Formation of Peripheral Capitalism, Sussex, The
Harvest Press.
2. Laldas, D.K, 2005, Designs of Social Research, Jaipur , Rawat Publication
3. Karlinger, F, 2004, Foundations of behavioural Research
4. Ahuja, R, 2001, Research Methodology, Jaipur, Rawat Publication
5. Agarwal & Singh, 1984, The Economics of Undervelopment, Delhi, Oxford University Press
6. Midgley, J, 1995, Social Development: the developmental perspective in social welfare, New Delhi,
Sage publication
7. Govt. of India, 2007, India year book, Delhi, Govt. press
8. Brashmananda P.R,1987, Developmental process of the Indian economy, Bombay, Himalaya
publication house
9. www.mwcd.nic.in /icps
10. www.ncw.org
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