Introduction
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. Urdu language is considered as a symbol of national unity. Among the languages spoken in Pakistan, Urdu has the status of lingua franca.
Apart from conducting research on all genres of literature, the Department of Urdu also promotes cultural values of the language. Department of Urdu is the oldest department of the university which came into existence with the establishment of the university in 1974. At present, Department of Urdu is providing education from Matriculation to PhD level in addition to diplomas for foreigners.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate or Equivalent certificate
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr. Hrs |
Mode |
|
9424 |
Quantitative Reasoning-I (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9389 |
Basic of Environmental Sciences (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9015 |
Literary Terms ((ادبی اصطلاحات |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9382 |
Functional English (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9002 |
Urdu language: Formation & Evolutions (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr. Hrs |
Mode |
|
5026 |
Entrepreneurship (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9384 |
Application of information Communication and Technology (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9036 |
Prosaic Genres Introduction and Comprehension |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9401/ 5437 |
Islamic Studies / Ethics (For Non-Muslims only) (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9381 |
Expository Writing (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9383 |
Quantitative Reasoning-II (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr. Hrs |
Mode |
|
9105 |
Islamic History (570-661 AD) Prophet Muhammad (SAW) & Pious Caliphate (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
8411 |
Introduction to Psychology (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9037 |
Poetical Genres: Introduction and Comprehension |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9378 |
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9385 |
Civics and Community Engagement (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9374 |
Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
Code |
Course Title |
Cr. Hrs |
Mode |
|
9008 |
Writing and Composition (Practical Training) |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9010 |
Urdu Language: Grammar and Orthography |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9013 |
History of Urdu Literature and Literary Movements |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9014 |
Rhetoric & Prosody |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9024 |
Art of Lexicography and Tradition of Lexicography in Urdu |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
|
9011 |
Urdu Dastan and Novel: Thematic and Formalistic Debates |
3(3+0) |
ODL |
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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).