Introduction

This department of Arabic is one of the pioneer departments of the university. This department was established in 1974 as an initially part of Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Later on this department started its functions as part of the faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies in 1988. The nature of this department is unique and some programmes of Arabic such as MA Arabic offered only in this department. Matric to PhD level programmes are offered by the department.
The Department of Arabic has been able to revise its courses offered at MA level with the help of Experts in different disciplines of Arabic similarly MA Arabic and other courses in the subject are also up-dated accordingly.

Eligibility Criteria

2nd Class Bachelor degree or equivalent along with Arabic as an elective subject (200 Marks) or (Should have passed Course Code 408).
(or)
2nd division BA along with Fazil Arabi.
(or)
2nd division BA along with Shahada-tul-Alamia/Shahada-tul-Alia from recognized Dini Madrasa/Wafaq.
(or)
Shahada-tul-Alamia/Alia along with B.A level English, Islamiat (compulsory) & Pakistan Studies. (or)
2nd division BA along with Diploma in Arabic from any recognized institute/university.

Selection Process

All eligible candidates will be granted Admission subject to fulfilling Eligibility criteria.

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/Arabic

Teaching Methodology

The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.

AIOU Credits Required

48 Credit Hours

1. APPLIED GRAMMAR-I-4535
2. APPLIED GRAMMAR-II-4536
3. RELIGIOUS LITERATURE -I-4537
4. RELIGIOUS LITERATURE -II-4538

1. REHORTICS-4507
2. HISTORY OF ARABIC LITERATURE (CLASSICAL)-4525
3. HISTORY OF ARABIC LITERATURE (MODERN)-4526
4. LINGUISTIC-I-4533
5. LINGUISTIC-II-4534

1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY-4508
2. ARABIC POETRY (OLD)-4527
3. ARABIC POETRY (MODERN)-4528
4. ARABIC PROSE (OLD)-4529
5. ARABIC PROSE (MODERN)-4530

1. THESIS-4511
2. LITERARY CRITICISMS-I-4531
3. LITERARY CRITICISMS-II-4532
4. ARABIC LITERATURE IN SUB-CONTINENT-I-4539
5. ARABIC LITERATURE IN SUB-CONTINENT-II-4540
6. HISTORY OF ISLAM-I-4541
7. HISTORY OF ISLAM-II-4542

Elective / Major Courses:

Nil

Semesters

4

Workshop

2 Days Workshop for Each Course

Thesis

Thesis (2 Credits)

Practical

Nil

Viva

Nil

Collaborations

Nil

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.