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
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Quantitative Reasoning |
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 Credit Hours |
15 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
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 |
Social Sciences* |
9374 |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
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 Credit Hours |
18 |
|
S. No |
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) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
15 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Fahm-e-Quran (Tajweed, Translation & Tafsir) |
Non-Credit |
9487 |
N/C |
|
2 |
Balochi / Pashto / Punjabi / Sindhi Tehzeeb, Saqafat aur Zaban-o-Adab |
Interdisciplinary |
6596 / 6594 / 6597 / 6595 |
3 (3+0) |
|
3 |
Geography of Pakistan – II |
Major |
9353 |
3 (3+0) |
|
4 |
Ideological Foundations of Pakistan |
Major |
9352 |
3 (3+0) |
|
5 |
Pakistani Society and Culture – I |
Major |
9356 |
3 (3+0) |
|
6 |
Foreign Policy of Pakistan |
Major |
9344 |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
15 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Seerat-e-Tayyaba |
Non-Credit |
9488 |
NC |
|
2 |
Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society |
Interdisciplinary |
9410 |
3 (3+0) |
|
3 |
Urbanization in Pakistan |
Major |
9368 |
3 (3+0) |
|
4 |
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan – I |
Major |
9360 |
3 (3+0) |
|
5 |
Pakistani Society and Culture – II |
Major |
9361 |
3 (3+0) |
|
6 |
Internship |
Internship |
9379 |
3 (0+3) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
15 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Public Administration |
Major |
9362 |
3 (3+0) |
|
2 |
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan – II |
Major |
9365 |
3 (3+0) |
|
3 |
National and International Current Affairs – I |
Interdisciplinary |
9264 |
3 (3+0) |
|
4 |
Cultural Diversity of Pakistan |
Major |
9366 |
3 (3+0) |
|
5 |
Research for Development |
Major |
9375 |
3 (3+0) |
|
6 |
Capstone Project |
Capstone Project |
9380 |
3 (0+3) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
|
S. No |
Course Title |
Academic Cluster |
Course Code (BS Level) |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Issues in Pakistan’s Economy |
Major |
9317 |
3 (3+0) |
|
2 |
Pakistan and Neighbours |
Major |
9363 |
3 (3+0) |
|
3 |
Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan |
Major |
9371 |
3 (3+0) |
|
4 |
Constitutional Development: The Politics of Amendment |
Major |
9373 |
3 (3+0) |
|
5 |
Natural Resources of Pakistan and Their Management |
Major |
9377 |
3 (3+0) |
|
6 |
Soft Skills (Personality Development) |
Interdisciplinary |
9201 |
3 (3+0) |
|
Total Credit Hours |
18 |
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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 the teaching practice and 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.
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).