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Pakistan Studies (Life & Living): Course Objective

This course is introduced to acquaint the students with the freedom struggle, philosophy of Pakistan, process of governance and national development.

Objectives

General:

a. To develop the ideological vision of Pakistan

b. Pakistan economy in the light of past experience.

c. To comprehend the basis of Pakistani society and culture

d. To familiarize the students with the basic principles and objectives of the foreign policy of Pakistan

 2. Specific a. Knowledge

: ▪ To understand the historical and ideological background of Pakistan ▪ To understand the constitutional and political issues and problems of Pakistan ▪ To examining the contemporary issues and problems based on the patterns emerging out of the current situation of the world b. Skills: ▪ To have the skills of analyzing the political problems of Pakistan ▪ To capable to adjust themselves in Pakistani society ▪ To develop critical thinking about the present situation of Pakistan ▪ The students will be able to reduce the consequences of prejudice spreading all over the country.  Attitude/Behavior:

▪ The students will be able to promote unity and brotherhood among the Pakistani society. ▪ To develop loyalty and patriotism towards Pakistan ▪ To develop positive approach in view of different complexities and conflicts

Teaching Methodology:

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Interactive Lecture 

Discussion .

Demonstration/ Presentations/Microteaching

Field trip/ study visits 

In-House Seminars/Sessions and Workshops

Course Content

Ideology of Pakistan a. Basic terminology b

. Two Nation Theory c. Definition d. Effects of ideology on Pakistani society e. Aims and objectives of Pakistan f. Two Nation Theory with reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, Syed Mawdudi g. Islamic provisions of 1973constitution 2

People and land of Pakistan a. Indus civilization b. Muslim advent 

Location and geo physical features

4. Government and politics in Pakistan a. Political and constitutional phases b. 1947-58 c. 1958-71 d. 1971-77 e. 1977-88 f. 1988-99 g. 1999-onward 5. Contemporary Pakistan a. Economic institutions and issues b. Society and social structure c. Ethnicity d. Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges e. Pakistan – US relations in the rapidly changing world f. Pakistan – India complexities g. Futuristic vision & outlook of Pakistan

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