Introduction
For the pragmatic understanding of the socio-political and economic institutions of any country, it is inevitable to study the geography, history, politics, economics and culture of that particular country in an integrated manner. The purpose of offering BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies is to promote investigative approach, in social sciences paradigms, to study Pakistani society and culture, political and economic Institutions, history and geography in an integrated and interdisciplinary ways.
Objectives
The main objective of BS (4 years). Pakistan Studies programme is to produce social scientists who can embark on the task of carrying out scientific research in the fields of Pakistan’s history, politics, economics, society and culture. We hope, this approach will be helpful to understand the complexities and problems associated with the socio-political and economic development of the country.
Scope of Studies
BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme would fulfill students’ innermost satisfaction and their thirst for knowledge as well as the requirements of their jobs. After completing BS in Pakistan Studies the learners will find the jobs in public as well as in various private sectors. Pakistan Studies is a compulsory subject at college level and after completing BS the candidate may serve as lecturer all over the country.
Scheme of Studies
BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme comprises of 142 Credit Hours (CH) of course work. The admission in BS (4 years) would be advertised once a year (Autumn Semester).
Semester wise break-up of the courses:
Course Load per Semester: 18-21 Credit Hours
Number of Courses per Semester: 6-7 Courses
|
Sr. No. |
Categories |
No. of Courses. Min-Max |
Credit Hours. Min-Max |
|
1 |
Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) |
9 |
27 |
|
2 |
General Courses (chosen from other departments) (G.C) |
2 |
06 |
|
3 |
Discipline Specific Foundation Courses (chosen from other departments) (F.C) |
8 |
24 |
|
4 |
Major Courses (M.C) |
24 |
72 |
|
|
Total |
43 |
129 |
Study Material
The University will provide study material to the students at the start of each semester in the form of hard copy or soft as per AIOU policy.
Change of Rules
Any amendment made by the University in BS (4 years) rules will be applicable to the BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme (as per rules).
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates having Intermediate Certificate (at least in 2nd division) will be eligible to apply for the admission in BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
English I (Compulsory) |
1423 |
9407 |
3 |
|
2 |
Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) |
|
9374 |
3 |
|
3 |
Basics of Information & Teaching Communication Technology (Compulsory) |
1431 |
5403 |
3 |
|
4 |
Ideological Foundations of Pakistan (M.C) |
537 |
9352 |
3 |
|
5 |
Public Relations (G.C) |
451 |
9404 |
3 |
|
6 |
Geography of Pakistan I (M.C) |
4655 |
9351 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
English II (Compulsory) |
1424 |
9408 |
3 |
|
2 |
Islamic Studies/Ethics (Compulsory) |
416/418 |
9401/5437 |
3 |
|
3 |
Introduction to Statistics (Compulsory) |
|
4485 |
3 |
|
4 |
Geography of Pakistan II (M.C) |
4656 |
9353 |
3 |
|
5 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan I (M.C) |
4661 |
9354 |
3 |
|
6 |
Pakistani Adab I (G.C) |
427 |
9403 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
English III (Compulsory) |
1425 |
9409 |
3 |
|
2 |
|
9369 |
3 |
|
|
3 |
Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society (F.C) |
4681 |
9410 |
3 |
|
4 |
Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics (Compulsory) |
|
9417 |
|
|
5 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan II (M.C) |
4662 |
9355 |
3 |
|
6 |
Pakistani Society and Culture I (M.C) |
4663 |
9356 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
English-IV (Compulsory) |
1423 |
9416 |
3 |
|
2 |
Research for Development (F.C) |
1795 |
9375 |
3 |
|
3 |
Population Studies (F.C) |
4684 |
9411 |
3 |
|
4 |
Public Administration (M.C) |
|
9362 |
3 |
|
5 |
Genesis of Pakistan Movement (M.C) |
538 |
9358 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
Methods of Social Research I: Research Process (F.C) |
4683 |
9438 |
3 |
|
2 |
Research Reports (M.C) |
|
9376 |
3 |
|
3 |
National And International Current Affairs I (F.C) |
5633 |
9264 |
3 |
|
4 |
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan I (M.C) |
4667 |
9360 |
3 |
|
5 |
Pakistani Society and Culture II (M.C) |
4664 |
9361 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
Pakistan and Neighbours (M.C) |
|
9363 |
3 |
|
2 |
Pakistani Languages and Literature I (M.C) |
4657 |
9359 |
3 |
|
3 |
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan II (M.C) |
4668 |
9365 |
3 |
|
4 |
Methods of Social Research II: Tools of Data Collection (F.C) |
4688 |
9439 |
3 |
|
5 |
Natural Resource Management (F.C) |
1796 |
9377 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
Regional Cultures of Pakistan (M.C) |
|
9366 |
3 |
|
2 |
Pakistani Languages and Literature II (M.C) |
4658 |
9364 |
3 |
|
3 |
Economic Development in Pakistan I (M.C) |
4659 |
9367 |
3 |
|
4 |
Urbanization in Pakistan (M.C) |
|
9368 |
3 |
|
5 |
Sociology of Development: Meaning and Explanation (F.C) |
4693 |
9440 |
3 |
|
Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Existing Course Code (General Graduate Level) |
New Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit hours |
|
1 |
Economic Development in Pakistan II (M.C) |
4660 |
9370 |
3 |
|
2 |
Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan (M.C) |
545 |
9371 |
3 |
|
3 |
Social Change in Pakistan (M.C) |
541 |
9372 |
3 |
|
4 |
Constitutional Development: The Politics of Amendments (M.C) |
|
9373 |
3 |
|
5 |
Archeology of Pakistan (M.C) |
|
9357 |
3 |
Elective / Major Courses:
Fee Tariff
As per University rules
Assessment
Courses:
Under continuous assessment (assignments), the students have to submit two assignments for each 3 Credit Hour course to the concerned tutor in the stipulated time mentioned in the assignment schedule. Passing marks for the assignments are 50 percent.
At the end of each semester, final examination will be conducted by the University for each Course. Students need 50 percent marks to pass the final examination; however, it is necessary for the students to obtain an aggregate of 50 percent (assignments + final examination) in each course. The ratio of marks of assignments and final examination is 30:70 respectively. The summary of assessment system is given below:
|
Assessment Components |
Total Marks |
Passing Marks |
Weightage |
|
Assignment-I |
100 |
50 |
30 |
|
Assignment-II |
100 |
50 |
|
|
Final Examination |
100 |
50 |
70 |
|
Aggregate Marks |
100 |
||
|
Aggregate Passing Marks |
50 |
||
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3
4
5
6
Workshop
There would be workshop for 3 days each 3 credit hour course and two days for each 2 credit hours course. Workshop is a compulsory component. It is required for passing the course. It does not carry any marks.