Gomal University

Department of Pak Studies

Bachelor of Studies in Pak Studies

Introduction

 In order to create awareness among the students about the “Vision of Pakistan”, as given by our leaders during the freedom movement and after the emergence of Pakistan, the rationale of Pakistan’s creation is highlighted. This approach will, hopefully, bring an element of objectivity in explaining the creation of Pakistan. It will also educate the students about the nature of the state of Pakistan as envisioned by its Founding Fathers. This approach is also useful in educating the students about the taxonomy of the state and in motivating them to develop a sense of patriotism as well as an urge for creative reconstruction.  In view of aforementioned objectives, the course framework is sought to be issue-oriented. It seeks to cover Pakistan’s cultural heritage since ancient times, Muslim political thought over the centuries, constitutional development since 1947, political systems and its functioning, public policies and reforms, agro-industrial projects, urbanization, social change and transformation, political development and modernization, as well as the democratization process through resource development and management, good governance and mass socialization, mobilization and participation. This multidimensional course framework seeks to encompass wide range of issues pertaining to nation-building and state-structure in Pakistan, and provides awareness about the remedial measures for overcoming impediments inherent in our cultural and political fabrics. The issues of human rights have been given equal weight, so as to provide guidelines for reshaping the Pakistani society on constructive lines, and ridding it of all sorts of evils, impediments, exploitation and oppression, as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Since a state cannot survive without a body of citizens integrated and united as a coherent nation, the issues concerning Pakistan’s march towards actualizing its vision of a modern-liberal Islamic republic have been dealt with in some detail. This curriculum seeks to develop students’ analytical and critical capabilities and broaden their vision. This will enable them to craft careers of their own choice. This will be done through extensive seminars and research projects for the most part. The courses seek to inculcate in students’ qualities of hard working, futuristic outlook and initiative to excel by way of healthy competition. These courses will make the students most sought-after persons in the job market and by the employers due to their perceptible outstanding merit in the fields of teaching and research.

Program Features

Admission Requirement: FA/F.Sc. with min. 45% marks.

Semester – I
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-111English-I3
Ps-112Islamic studies/ ethics2
Ps-113Basic math/statistics for social sciences -13
PS-117Introdution to sociology (general-I*)3
PS-114Ideology of Pakistan and Muslim Struggle for Pakistan (1857 –1947) (FOUNDATION-I)3
PS-116Geography of Pakistan, Land and People (FOUNDATION-II)3
Semester – II
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-122English-ii 3
PS-125Computer applications-1 2
PS-124Basic math/statistics for social sciences –ii3
PS-121Political history of Pakistan (1947-to date) (foundation-iii) general-ii* 3
PS-123Pakistani society and culture (foundation-iv)3
PS-128Introduction to economics 3
Semester – III
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-232English III2
PS-233Computer applications 2 (general-III*)2
PS-234Economic development of pakistan (foundation-V)3
PS-235Pakistan’s foreign policy (foundation-VI) 3
PS-238Islamic history period-i (general-III)3
PS-231Introduction to international relation (general-IV)3
Semester – IV
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-241English-IV3
PS-242Pakistani languages and literature (foundation-VII)3
PS-245Islamic history ii (general-V*)3
PS-246Political economy of Pakistan (general-VI*)3
PS-244Mass media and communication in Pakistan (foundation-VIII)3
PS-246Social change and development in Pakistan (foundation-IX)3
Semester – V
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-351Human rights in Pakistan (foundation-x)3
PS-355Political parties and pressure groups in Pakistan3
PS-352Ancient civilizations: Mehargarh, Indus and Gandhara civilizations (Course 1 in MAJOR **)3
PS-354Reformist movements in subcontinent (course 2 in major **)3
PS-353Research methodology (course 3 in major**)3
Semester – VI
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-361Seminar on an issue of national importance (course 4 in major**) 3
PS-364Muslim rule in subcontinent (712-1526) (course 5 in major**)3
PS-362 Geo-politics of Pakistan (course 6 in major**)3
PS363Extremism in Pakistan, genesis and impacts on society (course 7 in major**)3
PS-365 Issues of Pakistan’s economy elective-I ***)3
Semester – VII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PS-470Demographic dynamics in Pakistan (course 8 in major**)3
PS-472Muslim rule in subcontinent (1526-1857ad) (course 9 in major**)3
PS-471Local Self Government in Pakistan (Course 10 in MAJOR**)3
PS-473Pak-China Relations or Pak-US relations (ELECTIVE-II ***)3
PS-474Constitutional &Political Development in Pakistan (1947-1973) (Course 11 in MAJOR)3
Semester – VIII
Code Course Name Credit Hours
PA-486 & PS-484RESEARCH PROJ in MAJOR** OR Two Course
1.Structure and Function of Social Institutions (Family, Education &Religion (Code.PS-486)
2.Social Issues in Pakistan (Code.PS-484)
3
PS-483Constitutional & Political Development in Pakistan 1973-Todate (Course 12 in MAJOR **)3
PS-481 Pakistan’s Relation with Muslim World (ELECTIVE-III ***) 3
History of a province / region3
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