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Introduction

The Department of Pakistani Languages is offering PhD Pakistan Languages and Literature program. The PhD students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of qualified supervisors. This Program requires specific time for completion. The students complete research work under Pakistani supervisors however the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from technological advanced countries as required by HEC. This Program is designed to carry out research in different fields so that new aspects could be discovered by applying independent critical judgment through the research skills.

Eligibility Criteria

MPhil Pakistani Languages and Literature from AIOU in first division.

Selection Process

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University/ HEC.

Duration

Maximum 5 to 8 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face

AIOU Credits Required

54 Credit hours

1. General Linguistics-6711
2. Pak. Languages: Common Literary and Linguistic Heritage-i-6712
3. Pak. Languages: Common Literary and Linguistic Heritage ii-6713

1. World Classical Literature-6714
2. Translation Skills-6715
3. Thesis Writing-6716

1. Thesis-6717

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Workshop

One Week Workshop per 3 Credit Hours

Thesis

Compulsory

Viva

Compulsory

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.