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
- Duration: 04 Years
- Credit Hours: 130
- Semester: 08
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirement: FA/F.Sc. with min. 45% marks.
Semester – I | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-111 | English-I | 3 | |
Ps-112 | Islamic studies/ ethics | 2 | |
Ps-113 | Basic math/statistics for social sciences -1 | 3 | |
PS-117 | Introdution to sociology (general-I*) | 3 | |
PS-114 | Ideology of Pakistan and Muslim Struggle for Pakistan (1857 –1947) (FOUNDATION-I) | 3 | |
PS-116 | Geography of Pakistan, Land and People (FOUNDATION-II) | 3 |
Semester – II | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-122 | English-ii | 3 | |
PS-125 | Computer applications-1 | 2 | |
PS-124 | Basic math/statistics for social sciences –ii | 3 | |
PS-121 | Political history of Pakistan (1947-to date) (foundation-iii) general-ii* | 3 | |
PS-123 | Pakistani society and culture (foundation-iv) | 3 | |
PS-128 | Introduction to economics | 3 |
Semester – III | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-232 | English III | 2 | |
PS-233 | Computer applications 2 (general-III*) | 2 | |
PS-234 | Economic development of pakistan (foundation-V) | 3 | |
PS-235 | Pakistan’s foreign policy (foundation-VI) | 3 | |
PS-238 | Islamic history period-i (general-III) | 3 | |
PS-231 | Introduction to international relation (general-IV) | 3 |
Semester – IV | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-241 | English-IV | 3 | |
PS-242 | Pakistani languages and literature (foundation-VII) | 3 | |
PS-245 | Islamic history ii (general-V*) | 3 | |
PS-246 | Political economy of Pakistan (general-VI*) | 3 | |
PS-244 | Mass media and communication in Pakistan (foundation-VIII) | 3 | |
PS-246 | Social change and development in Pakistan (foundation-IX) | 3 |
Semester – V | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-351 | Human rights in Pakistan (foundation-x) | 3 | |
PS-355 | Political parties and pressure groups in Pakistan | 3 | |
PS-352 | Ancient civilizations: Mehargarh, Indus and Gandhara civilizations (Course 1 in MAJOR **) | 3 | |
PS-354 | Reformist movements in subcontinent (course 2 in major **) | 3 | |
PS-353 | Research methodology (course 3 in major**) | 3 |
Semester – VI | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PS-361 | Seminar on an issue of national importance (course 4 in major**) | 3 | |
PS-364 | Muslim rule in subcontinent (712-1526) (course 5 in major**) | 3 | |
PS-362 | Geo-politics of Pakistan (course 6 in major**) | 3 | |
PS363 | Extremism 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 | |
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PS-470 | Demographic dynamics in Pakistan (course 8 in major**) | 3 | |
PS-472 | Muslim rule in subcontinent (1526-1857ad) (course 9 in major**) | 3 | |
PS-471 | Local Self Government in Pakistan (Course 10 in MAJOR**) | 3 | |
PS-473 | Pak-China Relations or Pak-US relations (ELECTIVE-II ***) | 3 | |
PS-474 | Constitutional &Political Development in Pakistan (1947-1973) (Course 11 in MAJOR) | 3 |
Semester – VIII | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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PA-486 & PS-484 | RESEARCH 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-483 | Constitutional & 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 / region | 3 |