UOS MA Pak Study Subjects 2022

The Master’s in Pak Studies is a broad perspective of knowledge. The course includes various degrees of understanding about Pakistan studies. This includes constitutionalism, economic parameters, and cultural heritage. The purpose is to analyze the patterns of social change in the country. In addition, to locate Pakistan in the contemporary world scenario, a special emphasis is placed on its regional and global interaction with other states in both the Cold War and Post-Cold War periods. As the course is extensive and updated, it enables the student to compete academically in this age of advancement, and also opens up new avenues for his/her employment in practical life.

ma pak study subjects

Introduction to Pakistan Studies

This course is designed to impart the basic knowledge and understanding of Pakistan studies. It is an introductory level course, which can be taken as the first step towards advanced study in Pakistan Studies. The course includes the following topics:

Constitutional History

The constitutional history of Pakistan has been a subject of considerable interest and study since the establishment of the country. The constitutional structure of Pakistan has been influenced by various factors such as British colonial legacy, pre-partitioning India, and non-partitioned India’s role in the partition. The constitution has also been influenced by political parties who have played a key role in shaping its nature and functioning over the years.

Pakistan Studies: Major Issues

This course deals with some major issues facing Pakistan today which include:

• Political Economy Analysis

• Global Security/Development Challenges/Responses • Regional Aspects • Internal Issues • External Relations

• Regional Issues • International Issues

The Economic Environment of Pakistan

Pakistan Studies: The Economic Environment of Pakistan

This course deals with some of the key economic issues facing Pakistan today. This course will focus on such issues as:

• Foreign Aid

• Energy Policy

• Agriculture and Rural Development

• Industry and Trade Policy • Social Sector Issues • Public Finance

Admission Eligibility Criteria:

The department conducts the admission test for students seeking admission to the Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc) programs. For the MA program, it conducts an entrance examination and interviews. For the MSc program, it conducts an entrance examination and interviews. Candidates who are successful in the entrance examinations will be shortlisted for interviews. The final selection is based on performance during the interview process. A candidate for admission into 2-years MA program in Pakistan Studies must have at least BA/BSc (with at least 50% marks) or equivalent degree from the HEC recognized institutions.

Semester wise Distribution of Courses

First Semester (18 Credit Hours)

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
PKS 501Rise of Muslim Nationalism in British India, 1857-19473
PKS 502Cultural Heritage of Pakistan3
PKS 503Geography of Pakistan3
PKS 504Pakistan as Reflected in Pakistani Literature3
PKS 505Muslim Political Philosophy in British India (Mujadad Alf-Sani, Shah Wali Ullah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal)3
GC 1002English3

Second Semester (18 Credit Hours)
All courses are compulsory including GC 1001

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
PKS 506Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his Vision of Pakistan3
PKS 507Pakistani Society and Culture3
PKS 508Pakistani Nationalism, 1947 to date3
PKS 509Party Politics in Pakistan,1947-19713
PKS 510Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part I, 1947-19713

Courses# PKS 511 to 514 and GC 1003 are compulsory and any one optional course from annexure c

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
PKS 511Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date3
PKS 512Research Methodology3
PKS 513Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part I, 1947-19713
PKS 514Social Structure of Pakistan3
GC 1003Islamic Studies3
 Any Optional Course3

Fourth Semester (18 Credit Hours)
Courses# PKS 515 to 518 are compulsory and any two optional courses from annexure c

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
PKS 515Economy and Economic History of Pakistan3
PKS 516Party Politics in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date3
PKS 517Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date3
PKS 518Seminar on Contemporary Issues3
 Any Optional Course3
 Any Optional Course3

Annexure A
Compulsory Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
PKS 501Rise of Muslim Nationalism in British India, 1857-1947
PKS 502Cultural Heritage of Pakistan
PKS 503Geography of Pakistan
PKS 504Pakistan as Reflected in Pakistani Literature
PKS 505Muslim Political Philosophy in British India (Mujadad Alf-Sani, Shah Wali Ullah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal)
PKS 506Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his Vision of Pakistan
PKS 507Pakistani Society and Culture
PKS 508Pakistani Nationalism, 1947 to date
PKS 509Party Politics in Pakistan,1947-1971
PKS 510Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part I, 1947-1971
PKS 511Constitutional Developments in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date
PKS 512Research Methodology
PKS 513Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part I, 1947-1971
PKS 514Social Structure of Pakistan
PKS 515Economy and Economic History of Pakistan
PKS 516Party Politics in Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date
PKS 517Foreign Policy of Pakistan, Part II, 1971 to date
PKS 518Seminar on Contemporary Issues

Annexure B

General Courses

Course CodeCourse Title
GC 1001Arabic
GC 1002English
GC 1003Islamic Studies

Annexure C
 Optional Courses

Course Code                                   Course Title
PKS 2001Environmental issues of Pakistan
PKS 2002Women in Pakistan Politics and Society
PKS 2003Role of Mass Media in Political Development of Pakistan
PKS 2004Regional Literature: Punjabi, Pushto, Sindhi, Balochi or Kashmiri
PKS 2005Human Rights in Pakistan
PKS 2006Pakistan and the Muslim World
PKS 2007Geneses of Kashmir Issue
PKS 2008Nationalization, Privatization and Deregulation
PKS 2009Law and Order and War on Terror
PKS 2010Natural Disaster and Rehabilitation in  Pakistan

The Perspective of Pakistan Studies

The Perspective of Pakistan Studies is a unique and comprehensive guide to the thoughts and ideas of Pakistan that can help you understand and make sense of the world around you.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY & PAKISTAN STUDIES

Department of History and Pakistan Studies, which is dedicated to providing access to quality history information in the most convenient way, offers online resources and services to students’ needs.

Course outline

Semester: 1

1. Geography of Pakistan-I-4655

2. Geography of Pakistan-II-4656

3. Pakistani Languages and Literature-I-4657

4. Pakistani Languages and Literature-II-4658

5. Genesis of Pakistan Movement-538

Semester: 2

1. Economic Development in Pakistan-I-4659

2. Economic Development in Pakistan-II-4660

3. Foreign Policy of Pakistan-I-4661

4. Foreign Policy of Pakistan-II-4662

5. Ideological Foundations of Pakistan-537

Semester: 3

1. Pakistani Society and Culture-I-4663

2. Pakistani Society and Culture-II-4664

3. Research Methods-I-4665

4. Research Methods-II-4666

5. Social Change-541

Semester: 4

1. Political & Constitutional Development in Pakistan-I-4667

2. Political & Constitutional Development in Pakistan-II-4668

3. Social Theory-I-4669

4. Social Theory-II-4670

5. Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan-545

Conclusion

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