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Introduction

Pakistan Studies

Course Instructor:-ASMA JAVEDe-mail:-sonooat@hotmail.com

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Why Pakistan Studies?

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Compulsory course Two credit hours Total of 100 marks Course is divided into Two

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1. Pakistan movement 1885-1947 Ideology of Pakistan War of independence and the subsequent

role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Growth of Separatism and Two Nation

Theory Allama Muhammad Iqbal – Idea of Pakistan Overview of Muslim politics in United India

from 1906 to 1940 Demand of Pakistan and its fulfilment

under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-I- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

2. Political and Constitutional development:-

Constitutional Developments from 1947 to 1956

Objective Resolution 1956 Constitution 1962 and 1973 Constitutions Returning of Democracy Democracy vs. Authoritarianism

3. Society and Culture

Cultural rootsRole of religion in societySocial life, Culture and LanguagesEthnic diversity and pluralism Ethnic and Linguistic Problems Social and Economic Problems Human rights Gender issues

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4. Foreign Policy of Pakistan: An overview of Pakistan’s foreign policy geo-strategic importance of Pakistan Basic principles and goals of Pakistan’s

foreign policy Regional and international environment

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5. Pakistan in Modern Nation state system

Pakistan’s Relations with its neighboring countries

Pakistan and Muslim World Pakistan’s role in regional and

International Organizations i.e. United Nations, SAARC, OIC, Non Aligned Movement (NAM), ASEAN etc.

Post 9/11 Pakistan Pakistan and War on terrorism

Methodology

Class Lectures and Discussions will be the method of teaching and learning

Readings will be recommended/provided, but students should have to prepare their notes themselves

Study will be based on analysis and critics but not just on narration of events

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Cramming will be strongly discouraged 50 % course is consisted of Daily

newspaper knowledge, So daily newspaper reading is highly recommended.

Research papers and Presentations will be delivered in groups.

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SOP’s

80 % Attendance is compulsory No attendance of late comers No make up Sessional/quizzes Students will consult the library for

study material All covered course will be included in

upcoming exams.

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Assessment

1st sessional 10 marks 2nd sessional 15 marks Research paper/Book review

& Presentation/Viva 15 marks Quizzes & Assignment 10 marks Terminal 50 marks

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