IGNOU BSWE-001 Assignment 2026-27
Introduction to Social Work
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:28 pm.
| Course code | BSWE-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Introduction to Social Work |
| Programme | BSWBSW |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSWE-001 assignment
The BSWE-001 assignment covers the history, values and principles of social work, social stratification, personality, and the relationship between individuals and society. It also includes psychology, family, culture, social development and human behaviour.
There are five compulsory questions carrying equal marks, with internal choices. Questions 1 and 2 have a maximum of 500 words each. Question 3 requires two responses of about 250 words each, Question 4 requires four responses of about 150 words each, and Question 5 requires five short notes of about 100 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss either the historical development of professional social work in the UK and USA or its generic values and principles. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain either social stratification, class and caste with their dimensions, or personality and the factors shaping its development. |
| Q3 | 10 each | Answer any two parts concerning individual–society relationships, the modern State, psychology in social work, or family types and functions. |
| Q4 | 5 each | Answer any four parts on social progress and development, cultural plurality, voluntary organisations, early childhood, defence mechanisms, or determinants of abnormal behaviour. |
| Q5 | 4 each | Write any five short notes on community, forms of social interaction, causes of abnormality, socialization, attitude, social defence, stereotype, or babyhood. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt all five main questions; each carries an equal share of the total marks.
- For Questions 1 and 2, choose one alternative in each and keep each answer within 500 words.
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