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 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 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 Pakistan Studies programme would fulfill their inner most satisfaction and their thirst for knowledge as well as the requirements of students for jobs. After completing BS Pakistan Studies, the learners will find the jobs in public as well as in various private sectors. At the same time, Pakistan Studies is a compulsory subject at college level and after completing BS the candidates may serve as lecturers/teachers in all over the country.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates having 14 years Graduation Degree i.e. BA/ BSc or any other (at least 45 percent marks) 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
Bridging Semester
|
SNo. |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
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) |
1
2
3
4
5
Semesters
Workshop
There would be workshops for each course as per AIOU policy/rules as amended from time to time.
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).