Objectives:

To acquaint the students with issue concerning family and child welfare with particular reference to conditions prevalent locally. To help the students understand the nature and intensity of problems role of the social workers to alleviate the problems of family and children.To acquaint the students with issue concerning family and child welfare with particular reference to conditions prevalent locally. To help the students understand the nature and intensity of problems role of the social workers to alleviate the problems of family and children.

.Intended Learninig Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students are expected to have:

• An understanding of key concepts of Child rights
• Knowledge of the evolution of approaches to child welfare and development
• Understandin of UNO role in promoting child rights.

Classes Time Table:

MA 3rd Regular

Wednesday: 11:00 - 12:30

Thursday:      12:30 - 02:00

MA 3rd Self Support

Wednesday: 12:30 - 02:00

Thursday:      03:30 - 05:00

Description of system of evaluation:

Total marks: 100

Mid term Exam/ Term paper: 30 Marks.

Sessional activities ( quizz, presentation, assignments, class participation) : 20 Marks.

Final Term Exam: 50 Marks.

Recommended Books:

• Brems, E., Desmet, E., &Vandenhole, W.(2017). Introduction Children’s rights law and human rights law: analysing present and possible future interactions. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
• United Nations. (2008). Implementation Handbook for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. New York: United Nations Children’s Fund.