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.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates having Intermediate Certificate or equivalent will be eligible to apply for the admission in BS Pakistan Studies
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
|
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 |
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5
Semesters
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.
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).