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 Associate Degree in Pakistan Studies is, first, to provide a substitute for BA program as well as 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 Associate Degree in 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
Associate Degree in Pakistan Studies programme would fulfill students’ inner most satisfaction and their thirst for knowledge as well as the requirements of their jobs. After completing Associate Degree 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 Associate Degree the students would be feeling to urge to enhance their academic qualifications hence a lot would be prepared for entry to BS Pakistan Studies programme after which the candidates may serve as lecturers/teachers in all over the country.
SCHEME OF STUDIES
Associate degree in Pakistan Studies programme comprises of 69 Credit Hours of course work It would comprise of a total of 04 semesters. Admission for in associate degree would in a year.
Semester wise break-up of the courses:
Course Load per Semester: 15-21
Credit Hours Number of Courses per Semester: 5-7 Courses
Provided that in case of failure in I or more courses, the student would be allowed to get admission in the coming semester wherein the failed course/s would be offered. The student could not opt for more than 07 courses in any semester.
| Sr. No. | Categories | Number of Courses | Credit Hours |
| 1 | General Education | 13 | 39 |
| 2 | Major / Disciplinary | 10 | 30 |
| Interdisciplinary Course | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 23 | 69 |
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates having Intermediate Certificate (at least in 2nd division) will be eligible to apply for the admission in Associate Degree in Pakistan Studies.
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Academic Cluster | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | Quantitative Reasoning | 9424 | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | Islamic History (570–661 AD) / Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) & Pious Caliphate | Arts & Humanities | 9105 | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | Pakistani Languages and Literature – I | Major | 9359 | 3 (3+0) |
| 4 | Functional English | Functional English | 9382 | 3 (3+0) |
| 5 | Application of Information Communication & Technologies | Application of ICT | 9384 | 3 (2+1) |
| Total | 15 Credit Hours |
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Academic Cluster | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship | 5026 | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | Evolution of Muslim Civilizations in the Sub-Continent | Major | 9341 | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | Islamiat / Ethics | Islamic Studies | 9401 / 5437 | 3 (3+0) |
| 4 | Expository Writing | Expository Writing | 9381 | 3 (3+0) |
| 5 | Basics of Environmental Sciences | Natural Sciences | 9389 | 3 (2+1) |
| 6 | Pakistan Studies | 9374 | 3 (3+0) | |
| Total | 18 Credit Hours |
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Academic Cluster | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | Quantitative Reasoning | 9383 | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | Muslim Struggle in British India (1858–1947) | Major | 9342 | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Business | Social Sciences | 5402 | 3 (3+0) |
| 4 | Pakistani Languages and Literature – II | Major | 9364 | 3 (3+0) |
| 5 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Compulsory | 9378 | 3 (3+0) |
| 6 | Civics and Community Engagement | Civics & Community Eng. | 9385 | 3 (3+0) |
| Total | 18 Credit Hours |
| Sr. No. | Course Title | Academic Cluster | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Political and Constitutional Evolution in Pakistan | Major | 9343 | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | Geography of Pakistan – I | Major | 9351 | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | Archaeology of Pakistan | Major | 9357 | 3 (3+0) |
| 4 | Genesis of Pakistan Movement | Major | 9358 | 3 (3+0) |
| 5 | Minorities and Human Rights in Pakistan | Major | 9369 | 3 (3+0) |
| 6 | Developing Research Reports | Major | 9376 | 3 (3+0) |
| Total | 18 Credit Hours |
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Semesters
Workshop
The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.
The teaching practice course will have a face to face workshop.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).