CURRICULUM FOR TWO YEAR-ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN ...

CURRICULUM

FOR

TWO YEAR-ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (AD)

BACHA KHAN UNIVERSITY CHARSADDA

2020

INTRODUCTION

Associate Degree is two years (4 semesters) program, to be offered after intermediate (12 years)

or equivalent education, at the affiliated colleges and within the constituents‘

departments/institutes/colleges of Bacha Khan University Charsadda, where there is no BS

program, as directed by the HEC. This program will provide an alternate option to the students of

BA/BSc and may be an integrated type program among the relevant

departments/institutes/colleges under one faculty or faculties.

BACKGROUND

Accordance to the decision taken by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the old two-year

BA/BSc degrees (equivalent to 14 years of education) will no longer be offered by Pakistani

Universities/HEIs after Academic Year 2018. Instead of two-year BA/BSc, universities will now

be able to offer an associate degree through recognized campuses or constituent colleges in market-

driven subjects, after necessary approval from HEC. The associate degree model offers high

quality education with technical expertise at a low cost to produce skillful and employable

graduates. It has been implemented with great success in the developed world. These degrees

offered in a wide array of subjects are divided into associate degree in arts, associate degree in

science, and associate degree in applied sciences. The associate degree programs prepare students

for a specific career or to transfer into a bachelor's degree program offered at university level. The

students enrolled on the basis of associate degree in 5th semester will be awarded with a BS-2-

year (4 semesters) degree with at least 60 credit hours.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DURATION

Bacha Khan University Charsadda offers Associate Degree Program in all major disciplines in

accordance with Higher Education Commission (HEC) Undergraduate policy 2020. A candidate

seeking admission in Associate Degree Program requires at least 45% marks in FA/F.Sc. or

equivalent. Associate Degree Programs is two years full time study program spread over four

semesters. Each semester has 15-18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc. The two

years AD program is equivalent to the Bachelor Degree (BA/B.Sc.) i.e. 14 years of study.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOS) AND DEGREE COMPLETION

REQUIREMENTS

The main goal of AD is to deliver market oriented and professional graduates to contribute to the

overall development and economy of the country. Therefore, the AD program is designed to

provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will increase their workplace

competence and practical approach in respective discipline. In all subjects, including general

education (Gen Ed) courses, students are expected to advance beyond their secondary school level,

and mature and deepen their competences, including in writing, communication, mathematics,

languages, analytical and intellectual discipline. To be eligible for the award of Associate

candidates are required to complete at least 60 credit hours course work/project program by

attending minimum 4-semesters with at least Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 out of 4.

OPTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDIES

There will be two possibilities for students after the completion of ADA/ADS (1)

1. They may be admitted in the University or Colleges in the 5th semester with the BS

students directly or after a bridging semester of not more than 18 credit hours, if required

according to the subject

2. They may be admitted in the University or colleges in two-year program (BS 2 years)

separately if the University starts a two-year program for them.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Every undergraduate student will have to complete minimum 60 credits (60 Courses) in Gen Ed

(13 courses with min 39 credit hours) and major discipline (07 courses with min 21 credit hours).

Gen Ed is divided into:

a. Breadth Courses in the three domains of knowledge i.e. Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences,

and Natural Sciences.

b. Functional Skills courses in Expository writing and quantitative reasoning.

c. Civilizational courses in Pakistan Studies and Islamiat or Religious Studies.

Bacha Khan University, Charsadda Scheme of Studies FOR TWO-YEAR Associate Degree in Political Science

FIRST YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

Course Type CREDIT

HOURS

ELL-311 English I: Functional English Gen Ed 03

IS-312 Islamic Studies Gen Ed 03

SOC -313 SS-1 (Citizenship Education and

community Engagement)

Gen Ed 03

EDU-312 NS-1 (General Science) Gen Ed 03

POL-311

Introduction to Political Science Subject-Specific 03

POL-312 Political Systems-I Subject-Specific 03

Total Credit Hours 18

COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH-I (FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH)

COURSE CODE: ELL-311

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVES: To enhance and develop language skills and critical thinking.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Grammar

Basics of Grammar

Parts of speech and use of articles

Sentence structure, active and passive voice

Practice in unified sentence

Analysis of phrase, clause and sentence structure

Transitive and intransitive verbs

Punctuation and spelling

Comprehension

Answers to questions on a given text

Discussion

General topics and every-day conversation (topics for discussion to be at the discretion of

the teacher keeping in view the level of students)

Listening

To be improved by showing documentaries/films carefully selected by subject teachers

Translation Skills

Urdu to English

Paragraph Writing

Topics to be chosen at the discretion of the teacher

Presentation Skills

Introduction

Note: Extensive reading is required for vocabulary building

COURSE RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

Langan, John. (2004). College Writing Skills. London: Mc-Graw-Hill Higher Education.

Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. (2001). Patterns of College Writing. St.

Martin’s Press.

Marie, Brinand, and Grellet.( 1993). Oxford Supplementary Skills. London: Oxford

University Press.

Nolasco,Rob. (1992). Oxford Supplementary Skills: Fourth Impression.

Tomlinson, and Ellis. Rod. (1992). Oxford Supplementary Skills. London: Oxford

University Press.

Thomson, and Martinet. (1997). Practical English Grammar. London: Oxford University

Press.

COURSE TITLE: ISLAMIC STUDIES

COURSE CODE: IS-312

CREDIT HOURS: 03

Course Objectives:

This course is aimed at:

1 To provide Basic information about Islamic Studies

2 To enhance understanding of the students regarding Islamic Civilization

3 To improve Students skill to perform prayers and other worships

4 To enhance the skill of the students for understanding of issues related to faith and religious

life.

Course Contents:

Introduction to Quranic Studies

Basic Concepts of Quran

History of Quran

Uloom-ul -Quran

Study of Selected Text of Holly Quran

Verses of Surah Al-Baqra Related to Faith(Verse No-284-286)

Verses of Surah Al-Hujrat Related to Adab Al-Nabi (Verse No-1-18)

Verses of Surah Al-Mumanoon Related to Characteristics of faithful (Verse No-1-11)

Verses of Surah al-Furqan Related to Social Ethics (Verse No.63-77)

Verses of Surah Al-Inam Related to Ihkam(Verse No-152-154)

Study of Selected Text of Holly Quran

Verses of Surah Al-Ihzab Related to Adab al-Nabi (Verse No.6, 21, 40, 56, 57, 58.)

Verses of Surah Al-Hashar (18,19,20) Related to thinking, Day of Judgment

Verses of Surah Al-Saf Related to Tafakar,Tadabar (Verse No-1,14)

Seerat of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) I

Life of Muhammad Bin Abdullah ( Before Prophet Hood)

Life of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in Makkah

Important Lessons Derived from the life of Holy Prophet in Makkah

Seerat of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) II

Life of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) in Madina

Important Events of Life Holy Prophet in Madina

Important Lessons Derived from the life of Holy Prophet in Madina

Introduction ToSunnah

Basic Concepts of Hadith

History of Hadith

Kinds of Hadith

Uloom –ul-Hadith

Sunnah& Hadith

Legal Position of Sunnah

Introduction to Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

Basic Concepts of Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

History & Importance of Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

Sources of Islamic Law & Jurisprudence

Nature of Differences in Islamic Law

Islam and Sectarianism

Islamic Culture & Civilization

Basic Concepts of Islamic Culture & Civilization

Historical Development of Islamic Culture & Civilization

Characteristics of Islamic Culture & Civilization

Islamic Culture & Civilization and Contemporary Issues

Islam & Science

Basic Concepts of Islam & Science

Contributions of Muslims in the Development of Science

Quranic& Science

Islamic Economic System

Basic Concepts of Islamic Economic System

Means of Distribution of wealth in Islamic Economics

Islamic Concept of Riba

Islamic Ways of Trade & Commerce

Political System of Islam

Basic Concepts of Islamic Political System

Islamic Concept of Sovereignty

Basic Institutions of Govt. in Islam

Islamic History

Period of Khlaft-E-Rashida

Period of Ummayyads

Period of Abbasids

Social System of Islam

Basic Concepts of Social System of Islam

Elements of Family

Ethical Values of Islam

COURSE RECOMMANDED BOOKS:

1. Bhatia, H.S. (1989). Studies in Islamic Law, Religion and Society. New Delhi: Deep &

Deep Publications.

2. Hasan, Ahmad. (1993) .Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence. Islamabad: Islamic Research

Institute, IIU.

3. Waliullah, Mir. (1982). Muslim Jrisprudence and the Quranic Law of Crimes. Lahore:

Islamic Book Service.

4. Zia-ul-Haq, Muhammad. (2001). Introduction to Al Sharia Al Islamia. Islamabad:Allama

Iqbal Open University.

COURSE TITLE: CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

COURSE CODE: SOC-313

Contact Hours:Credit Hours:

Theory = 16 Theory = 1.0

Practical = 64 Practical = 2.0

Total = 80 Total = 3.0

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Course Objectives:

The overall objectives of this course are to:

Teach students the importance and role of active citizenship in promoting a productive,

harmonious and developed society/world

Educate students about the importance of concepts, skills and philosophy of community

linkages in developing a sustainable society

Inculcate the importance of community involvement for ensuring an improved, tolerant

and generative society/world

Provide an opportunity to the students to develop their relationship with the community

Learning Outcomes:

The primary outcome is inclusive development through active citizenship locally and globally,

Moreover, the following are the detailed outcomes of the course based on the three domains of

Bloom’s Taxonomy i.e Affective, Psychomotor and Cognitive. The students will be able to:

Understand the overall organization of the society

Recognize and exercise their rights, responsibilities and the significance of active

citizenship in positive societal development

Identify and critically evaluate social issues and implement practicable community based

solutions

Understand the concept of human rights and its significance

Appreciate diverse viewpoints and inter-cultural harmony

Course Outline:

Introduction to Citizenship Education and Community Engagement

Meaning & History

Attributes of Active Citizenship

Different Approach

i. Republican Approach

ii. Liberal Approach

iii. Cosmopolitan Approach

Dimensions of Active Citizenship

Rights

Membership

Participation

Identity

Identity, Culture, and Social Harmony

Sociological Theories of Self Formation

i. Sigmund Freud Theory

ii. George Herbert Mead Theory

iii. Charles Horton Cooley Theory

Cultural & Religious Harmony

Pluralism & Diversity

Democracy & Democratic Norms

Concept and Development of Identity

Components of Cultural and Social Harmony

Inter-Cultural Dialogue (me versus you)

Principles & Purpose

Ability to Support, learn and share through dialogue

Policy Dialogue (encourage young people to share their opinion and perspective with

policy makers and opinion makers.

Local & Global Communities

Concept of Community

Needs, Issues & Conflicts

Conflict Resolution

Communication & Networking

Social Cohesion

Social Capital

Social Networking

Advocacy

Social Entrepreneurship & Partnership

Social Action Planning

Skills in project Planning & Management

Project Cycle

Stakeholder Analysis

Problem Identification

Writing Project Plan

Monitoring & Evaluation

Risk Analysis

Population Dynamics in Pakistan

Population Growth Pakistan

Factors Behind High Fertility Rate

i. Legislative Actions

ii. Dearth of Medical Facilities

iii. Delayed VS Early Age Marriages

iv. Poverty

v. Women Empowerment

vi. Spreading Awareness

vii. Providing Incentives

Population Theory

How to Control Population Growth

Text and Reference Books:

Core Readings:

1. Larsen A. K. Sewpaul, V., & Hole, G. O. (Eds.). (2013). Participation in community

work: International Perspectives, Rutledge

2. Alan, T. (2008). Community work, London: Palgrave Macmillan

3. British Council, (2017) Active Citizen’s social Action Projects Guide (Scotland: British

Council)

4. Kaye, C. B. (2004). The complete guide to service learning: Proven, practical ways to

engage students in civic responsibility, academic curriculum, & social action. Free spirit

publishing.

5. Hans, R. (1993). Population Studies, Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, New

Delhi.

6. Peterson, W. (1975). Population, New York, Macmillan.

7. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe-official web site.

8. Weeks, J. R. (1992). Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, Belmart

California, Wadsworth Publishing Company

COURSE TITLE: GENERAL SCIENCE

LEVEL: BS 1st

COURSE CODE: EDU-312

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE TYPE: GENERAL

Course Outline

Unit 01: Nature of General Science

1.1 Definition and nature of General Science

1.2 Importance of General Science in Daily Life

1.3 Contributions of Muslim Scientists in Different Areas of Science

1.4 Scope of General Science

Unit 02: Introductions to Physics

2.1 Introduction to Physics

2.2 Branches of Physics

2.3 Islam and Physics

2.4 Scientific Method

Unit 03: Measurements

3.1 Concept of Physical Quantities

3.2 Different Systems of Units

3.3 Relationship of Different Quantities

3.4 Pre-fixes and Scientific Notation

Unit 04: Introduction to Chemistry

4.1 Meaning and Importance to Chemistry

4.2 History of Chemistry

4.3 Braches of Chemistry

4.4 Chemistry and its Applications

Unit 05: Basic Concepts of Chemistry

5.1 Atom, Molecule, Valence Simple formulae

5.2 Atomic Number, Atomic Weight, Formulae weight

5.3 Structure of Atom

5.4 Different Atomic Theories

Unit 06: Introductions to Biology

6.1 Introductions to Biology

6.2 Quran and Biology

6.3 Branches of Biology

6.4 Biology and Human Welfare

Unit 07: Basic Concepts of Biology

7.1 Cell, Tissue, Organs and System

7.2 Parts and Structure of Plant Cell

7.3 Parts and Structure of Animal Cell

7.4 Difference Between Animal and Plant Cell

Unit 08: Concept of Physical Chemistry

8.1 Ideal Gas Equation

8.2 Vander Waals Equations

8.3 Thermodynamics

8.4 Free Energy and Chemical Equilibrium

Unit 09: Waves

9.1 Concept of Wave

9.2 Types of Waves

9.3 Simple Harmonic Motion

9.4 Derivation of Equation

Unit 10: Conservation of Energy

10.1 Conservation laws in Physical World

10.2 Conservation of Energy

10.3 Conservative Forces

10.4 Conservation of Linear Momentum

Unit 11: Diversity

11.1 Taxonomy of Plants

11.2 Taxonomy of Animals

11.3 Fauna and Flora

Unit 12: Systems in plants Transportation

12.2 Excretion

12.3 Photosynthesis

Recommended Books

Harlen, W. (2003). Teaching of Science, London: David Fulton.

Hassard J. (2004) Minds of Science: Middle and secondary methods, New York: Harper Collins

Publishers.

Monler Martin (1999) Learning to teach science, London, the Falmer Press

Nellist, J. & Nicholl, B. (2004). Science Teachers Handbook. London: the Association of Science

Education

Rehman M. (2004).Teaching of science and Mathematics. Ijaz Printer Peshawer Pakistan.

Lewis Eikenberry, W. (2008) The teaching of general science, The University of Chicago Press

COURE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE

COURSE CODE: POL-311

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVE: To give knowledge about the Political principles and its implication to

the Modern Society and the subject also provide knowledge about the theoretical concepts

involved in common political phenomenon.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction:

Meaning and Definition of Political Science.

Subject matter of Political Science.

Scope and Importance of Political Science.

Relationship of Political Science with other Social Science.

Methods and approaches of Political Science.

Use of Political Science knowledge to the Contemporary Societies.

State:

Meaning and Definition of state.

Forms of State

Elements of State.

Differentiation between State, Association, Nation, Government and Society.

Introduction, Definitions, and Sources of Law.

Introduction, Definition, Characteristics, and Forms of Governments.

Legislations/Legislature:

Introduction, meaning and Definitions of Legislations/Legislature.

Functions and kinds of Legislations/Legislature.

Introduction, Definitions, Merits, Demerits, and Kinds of Referendum.

Political Parties:

Introduction, meaning and Definitions of Political Parties.

Importance of Political Parties.

Functions of Political Parties.

Merits and Demerits of Political Parties.

Kinds of Political Parties.

United Nations (UN):

Aims of UN

Organs of UN

Principles of UN

Functions of UN.

Constitutional Development in Pakistan

CONSTITUTION OF 1956



RECOMMANDED BOOKS:

1. Agarwal, R.C. (2006). Political theory: Principles of political science. New Delhi: S.

Chand & Co.

2. Haq, Mazhar. (1996). Theory and practice in Political Science. Lahore: Book Land.

3. Roskin, Michael. G. (1997). Political Science: an Introduction. London: Prentice Hall.

4. SA. Syed (2007). Political Science: Part-1. Nowshera: Classic Publishers Nowshera.

5. S.A.Syed. (2007). Political Science: Part-II Nowshera: Classic Publishers Nowshera.

6. Sarwar, M. (1996). Introduction to Political Science. Lahore: IlmiKutubKhana.

COURE TITLE: POLITICAL SYSTEMS –I (DEVELOPED COUNTRIES)


CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

This course is intended to make a comparative & analytical study of the Political System of

UK, USA, FRANCE, and RUSSIAN FEDRATION. Emphasis is to be given on Political Culture,

Political process, interaction among various Political & governmental forces, social & Economic basis

of politics, policy making & politics of pluralism, ethnicity & diversity.

COURSE OUTLINE

Constitution

Definition, Role, Importance, Types of Constitutions

British Constitution

Historical Background, Evolution, Salient Features, Sources-Development

Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Political Parties

American Constitution


Legislature, Executive, Judiciary

Political Parties

Comparison between the American & British Political Systems

French Constitution



Political Parties

Political System of the Russian Federation



Political Parties

RECOMMENDED READINGS

F. N Forman and N. D. J. Baldwin. British Politics. London: MacMillan, 1991.

G. Q. Wilson. American Government: Institutions and Politics. 3rd edition, Heath & Co., n.d.

Harold, J. Laski. Parliamentary Government in England. London, Allen & Unwin, 1960.

J. M. Colomer. Political Institutions in Europe, London, 1996.

M. Carter Gwendolen and John H. Hertz. Major Foreign Powers. New York: Harcourt, Brace &

World, Inc., 1967.

P. G. Cocker. Contemporary British Politics and Government. Kent, Tudor Business Publishing

Ltd., 1993.

Pomper McWilliams Baker. American Government. McMillan Publishing Co. London, 1993.

Ramsay Muir. How Britain is Governed. London, Constable & Co., 1940.

Robert G. Neumann. European Government. New York: McGraw-Hill, INC, 1968.

Thomas E. Patterson. The American Democracy. Boston, McGraw Hill College, 1999.

FIRST YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER

Note:* The medium of instruction for the subject of Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies may

be Urdu or English language.

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

Course Type CREDIT

HOURS

ELL-321 English II: Composition Writing Gen Ed 03

PS-321 Pakistan Studies* Gen Ed 03

CS-311 QR-1 (Introduction to Computer) Gen Ed 03

Arts and Humanities-I (Languages) Gen Ed 03

POL- 321 Political Systems-II Subject-Specific 03

POL-322 Introduction to International Relations Subject-Specific 03


COURSE TITLE: COMPOSITION WRITTING (English-II)


CREDIT HOURS: 03

Course Objectives: Enable the students to meet their real life communication needs.

Course Contents:

Paragraph writing

Practice in writing a good, unified and coherent paragraph

Essay writing

Introduction

CV and job application

Translation skills

Urdu to English

Study skills

Skimming and scanning, intensive and extensive, and speed reading, summary and précis

writing and comprehension

Academic skills

Letter/memo writing, minutes of meetings, use of library and internet

Presentation skills

Personality development (emphasis on content, style and pronunciation)

Note: documentaries to be shown for discussion and review


1. Langan, John. (2004). College Writing Skills. London: Mc-Graw-Hill Higher Education.

2. Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. (2001). Patterns of College Writing. St.

Martin’s Press.

3. Marie, Brinand, and Grellet.( 1993). Oxford Supplementary Skills. London: Oxford

University Press.

4. Nolasco,Rob. (1992). Oxford Supplementary Skills: Fourth Impression.

5. Tomlinson, and Ellis. Rod. (1992). Oxford Supplementary Skills. London: Oxford

University Press.

6. Thomson, and Martinet. (1997). Practical English Grammar. London: Oxford University

Press

COURSE TITLE: PAKISTAN STUDIES (COMPULSORY)

COURSE CODE: PS-321

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Develop vision of historical perspective, government, politics, contemporary Pakistan,

ideological background of Pakistan and to Study the process of governance, national development,

issues arising in the modern age and posing challenges to Pakistan.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Historical Perspective

Ideological rationale with special reference to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Muhammad

Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Factors leading to Muslim separatism

People and Land

i. Indus Civilization

ii. Muslim advent

iii. Location and geo-physical features.

Government and Politics in Pakistan

Political and constitutional phases:

1947-58

1958-71

1971-77

1977-88

1988-99

1999 onward

Contemporary Pakistan

Economic institutions and issues

Society and social structure

Ethnicity

Foreign policy of Pakistan and challenges

Futuristic outlook of Pakistan


1. Amin, Tahir. (1999). Ethno-National Movement in Pakistan. Islamabad: Institute of Policy

Studies, Islamabad.

2. Burke,S.M and Ziring,Lawrence. (1993). Pakistan’s Foreign policy: An Historical analysis.

Karachi: Oxford University Press,

3. Mehmood, Safdar. (2001). Pakistan KayyunToota. Lahore: Idara-e-Saqafat-e-Islamia. Club

Road Press.

4. Mehmood, Safdar. (1994). Pakistan Political Roots & Development. Lahore.

5. Waseem ,Muhammad. (1987). Pakistan Under Martial Law. Lahore: Vanguard.

6. Zaidi,Akbar. S.( 2000). Issue in Pakistan’s Economy. Karachi: Oxford University Press.

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER

COURSE CODE: CS-311

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course will enable students to understand different terms

associated with computer and will enable them to identify various components of computer

system. Along with this the course will also be helpful in understanding MS Office

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction:

Definitions and Importance of Computer

Basic Concepts of the Computer

Input and Output Devices

Classification of Computers

Functions of Computer

Storage Devices

Software:

Concept of Software

Operating System

Programming and Application Software

Word Process and Document Handling:

Creating a Document

Composing Educational Documents

Internet Browsing

Plagiarism

Email

Spreadsheet (Excel):

Charts and Graphs

Sum/Subtractions/Multiplication/division

Sorting.

Database

Simulating and Modeling Change

PowerPoint:

Composing Presentations

Delivering Presentations

Data Communication:

The Internet: Browsers and Search Engines

Making and Opening Net ID

Email

E. Commerce

COURSE RECOMMANDED BOOKS:

1. Faden, P.D. and Vogel, RM. (2003). Methods of Teaching.Boston:Mc-GrawHills.

2. Norton, Peter. (2003).Introduction to Computers. New York:McGraw-HillBookCo.

3. Norton, P. and Spragu, D. (2001). Technology for Teaching.Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

COURSE TITLE: POLITICAL SYSTEMS-II (IRAN, TURKEY AND INDIA)


CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

This course is designed to enable the students for a comparative study of the political system of India,

Iran and Turkey. This study will not only provide the students with basic knowledge about the actual

functioning these political systems, but also enable them to make a meaningful comparison among

any of the counties and find out the reason of malfunctioning if any.

COURSE OUTLINE

Constitution

Meaning, definition, historical background of Iranian Constitution

Constitution of 1979, its features and critical evaluation

Islamic Consultative Assembly,

Composition, Powers and Functions

Iran

Leader,Leadership Council Responsibilities

President of Iran, Council of Ministers Functions

Guardianship Council,

Structure and Functions, Judiciary of Iran

Political Parties in Iran

Turkey

Constitution of Turkey, Introduction, History, Ideology

Grand National Assembly, Election, Composition, Functions, Speaker of Assembly

National Security Council and Role of Army

The Executive, President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Power and Functions, Provincial

Councils

Judiciary in Turkey, Organization, Supreme Council of Judges, Audit Courts

INDIA

Meaning, Definition, Nature and Historical Background

Powers and Functions of President

Power and Functions of PM

Legislature

Political Parties and their Manifesto

Secularization

Structure and Functions of Judiciary

Recommended Books:

1. Delhi, Prentice-Hall, 11th edition, 1985. Ergun Ozbudun, Contemporary Turkish Politics:

Challenges toDemocratic Consolidation, Lynner: Lienner 2000.

2. Iqbal Ahmad (Ed.) The Islamic Revolution in Iran, Lahore, 1980. June Teufel Dreyer,

China's Political System: Modernization andTradition, Longman, 08-Feb-2011.

3. M.P Singh &Himanshu Roy Singh, Indian Political System, Manak Publishers, 2005.

4. RaiShakeel Akhtar, Turkey: In New World Perspective: A cultural-Historical Analysis, Sang-

e-Meel Publications Lahore,1995.

5. Robert L. Hardgrave, India: Government and Politics in a Developing Nation, New York:

Harcourt, Brace & World, 1970.

6. William A. Joseph, Politics in China: An Introduction, Oxford University Press, 2010.

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (IR)


CREDIT HOURS: 03

Course Objectives:

The course has been design to provide in-depth knowledge about the contemporary world and nature

of relationship among the states Viz-a-viznations.The students will be able to see the world with

theoretical as well as practical perspectives.

Course Outlines

Introduction

Development of International Politics

Development of International Relations

Theories in International relations

Approaches to International Relations

The role of Power & National Interest;

International Relations & the Changing Contemporary World;

Nature, Scope, Method & Problems of International Relations

Characteristics (Concept) of International Relations

State

State System & Sovereignty

Nationalism

Nationalism in the past & Present

Concept of Collective Security

National Power & its Importance in the world

Concept of Balance of Power

Peace

Peace Thought Political Methods

Diplomacy and Negotiations


Good offices and Third Party


Mediation and Recognition

Contemporary Issues

Environment & Gender

Sovereignty, Globalization & New Security Challenges

Nuclear Proliferation & Terrorism

Palestine, Kashmir

Recommended Books:

1. Beckman, Peter, World Politics in the 20th Century, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1984

2. Betts, Richard K. Conflict after cold war; Arguments on causes war & Peace, New York,

Macmllan Press, 1993

3. Brass, Paul. Ethnicity & Nationalism, Newbury Park, SAGE Publishers, 1992

4. Brilmayer, Lea, American Hegemony, Political Military in a one Super Power, new Heaven,

CT; Yale University Press, 1994

5. Herman, Charles F, et al (eds). New Direction in the study of Foreign Policy, Boston, Allen &

Unwin, 1987

6. Clinton, W.David, the two faces of National Interest, Baton Rouge, Louisiana state University

Press, 1994.

7. Faue, John R hina in the World Politics, Boulder, Western Press, 1980

8. Greenfeld, Liah, Nationalism: five road to modernity, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University

Press, 1992

9. Griffiths, Martin, Realism, Idealism & International Politics. New York, Routledge, 1995.

10. Guibernau, Montserrat, Nationalism, The Nation state & Nationalism in the 20th Century,

Cambridge, MA: Polity Press 1996.

11. Hoffmann, Stanley H. Contemporary Theory in International Relations,new Jersey, Prentice

Hall, 1960

12. Holsti, K.J; International Politics: A framework for Analysis, New Jersey, Prentice Hall,

1956.

SECOND YEAR: THIRD SEMESTER

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

Course Type CREDIT

HOURS

ELL-411 English III: Academic Reading and Writing Gen Ed 03

Social Sciences - II Gen Ed 03

Natural Sciences-II Gen Ed 03

POL-411 Political Economy of Pakistan Subject-Specific 03

POL- 412 Politics of South Asia Subject-Specific 03


COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH III: ACADEMIC READING & WRITING


CREDIT HOURSS: 03

Course Description

This course aims at inculcating proficiency in academic writing through research. It guides

students to develop a well-argued and well documented academic paper with a clear thesis

statement, critical thinking, argumentation and synthesis of information. This course also teaches

students how to use different systems of citations and bibliography. It allows students to become

independent and efficient readers armed with appropriate skills and strategies for reading and

Comprehending texts at undergraduate level.

Course Objectives

To enable the students to:

1. Improve literal understanding, interpretation & general assimilation, and integration of

knowledge

2. Write well organized academic texts including examination answers with topic/thesis statement

and supporting details.

3. Write argumentative essays and course assignments

Course Contents:

Reading and Critical Thinking

• Read academic texts effectively by

• Using appropriate strategies for extracting information and salient points according to a

given purpose

• Identifying the main points supporting details, conclusions in a text of intermediate level

• Identifying the writer’s intent such as cause and effect, reasons, comparison and contrast,

and exemplification

• Interpreting charts and diagrams

• Making appropriate notes using strategies such as mind maps, tables, lists, graphs.

• Reading and carrying out instructions for tasks, assignments and examination questions

• Enhance academic vocabulary using skills learnt in Compulsory English I course

• Acquire efficient dictionary skills such as locating guide words, entry words, choosing

appropriate definition, and identifying pronunciation through pronunciation key,

identifying part of speech, identifying syllable division and stress patterns

• Writing Academic Texts

Organization and development of effective compositions

• employ appropriate strategies for prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing as part of the

writing process

• compose coherent paragraphs, supporting central ideas with specific details

• Compose organized essays with genre-specific structure including thesis, introduction,

body, and conclusion.

• demonstrate control of key conventions of standard written English

• summarize a text objectively

• respond to a text subjectively

• analyze, synthesize, interpret, and evaluate information from multiple texts

• apply active reading strategies such as skimming, scanning, questioning, and annotating

• develop vocabulary; choose correctly among different forms of related words; evaluate

differences in diction

Recommended Books:

• English Practice Grammar (New edition with tests and answers) by Eastwood, J. 2004.

Karachi: Oxford University Press.

• Fisher, A. 2001. Critical Thinking. C UP

• Critical Reading and Writing: An Introductory Course. By Goatly, A. 2000. London: Taylor

& Francis

• A Writer's Reference. 2nd Ed. By Hacker, D. 1992. Boston: St.

Martin's

• Study writing: A course in written English for academic and professional purposes. By

Hamp-Lyons, L. & Heasley, B. 1987. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Oxford English for Undergraduates. By Howe, D. H, Kirkpatrick, T. A., & Kirkpatrick, D.

L. 2004. Karachi: Oxford University Press.

• Grammar in Use. By Murphy, R. 2003. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Write to be Read: Reading, Reflection and Writing. By Smazler, W. R. 1996. Cambridge:

Cambridge University Press.

• Study Skills. By Wallace, M. 1992. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Primary Texts: The Norton Field Guide to Writing

COURSE TITLE: POLITICAL ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN


CREDIT HOURS: 03

Objectives

The Fundamental purpose of this course is to provide a full understanding of the political economy of

the Pakistan. It offers the background discussion of Pakistan economic reforms along with the politics.

Then it takes into account the country’s political development in the context of economic growth. The

course is concluded with the impact of Pakistan economy on the global system.

COURSE OUTLINE

The evolution of Political Economy

Meaning and nature of Economic Development

Physical setting: geography and natural resources of Pakistan

Economic setting

Nature and level of economic development in pre and post-independence era: A Comparison;

Social dimension of economic development;

Economic policy and development in the Ayub Era;

Economic policy and development since 1973;

Present status of economic development and the current five year plan;

Pace and policies of industrialization;

Policies of nationalization and privatization and their impact on the economic development of

Pakistan

The role of IMP, World Bank and Consortiums in the economic development of Pakistan;

The role of Agriculture sector in the economic growth of Pakistan

The NGOs; the concept and role in the economic and social uplift in the third world in general and

Pakistan in particular;

Meaning and importance of planning, study of different five years plan;

Recommended Books:

1. Adil, Akbar, Elements of economics and the Pakistan economy, Karachi, National Book

Foundation, 1976

2. Ahmad, Wiqar and Amjad Rashid, Management of Pakistan economy (1947-82), Karachi,

Oxford up, 1987

3. Altaf, Zafar, Risk and Uncertainty in industry in Pakistan, NY,Crom Helm, 1988

4. Bogehim Amiya Kumar, the political economy of under development in Pakistan. London,

Cambridge up, 1984.

5. Brecher, lrving and Abbas, S.A, Foreign Aid and Industrial Development in Pakistan,

London, Cambridge up, 1997.

6. Nadeem, Azhar Hassan. "Pakistan: The political economy of lawlessness." OUP Catalogue (2002).

7. Easterly, William. "The political economy of growth without development: A case study of

Pakistan." Paper for the Analytical Narratives of Growth Project, Kennedy School of Government,

Harvard University (2001): 1-53.

8. Anwar, Mumtaz, and Katharina Michaelowa. "The political economy of US aid to Pakistan." Review of

Development Economics 10, no. 2 (2006): 195-209.

9. McCartney, Matthew. Pakistan-The political economy of growth, stagnation and the state, 1951-2009.

Vol. 103. Routledge, 2011.

10. Keefer, Philip, Ambar Narayan, and Tara Vishwanath. "The political economy of decentralization in

Pakistan." Development Research Group, World Bank, Washington, DC Processed (2003).

COURSE TITLE: POLITICS OF SOUTH ASIA


CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the region of South Asia and Particularly to conflict

and cooperation in a dynamic and volatile region which contains two to the world nuclear states ( India

and Pakistan) and a rising power (India) and where some of the world most important conflicts (

Kashmir, Afghanistan, Tibetan Plateau) are taking place.

Introduction

The Region of South Asia

Regional Sub-systems

International Relations Theories and South Asia

The Historical Formation of Modern South Asia

The Cold War in South Asia

Historical Legacies, Ideas and Beliefs

Interests, Power and Security

The Nuclear Race in South Asia

Bilateral Conflicts

Post 9/11 South Asia

The Rise of India

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. S.PaulKapur, “ India and Pakistan unstable peace: Why nuclear South Asia is not like Cold

War Europe” International Security 30(2) Fall 2006, pp.127-152

2. Barnett Rubin, “Saving Afghanistan” Foreign Affairs 86(1) Jan/Feb 2007, pp.57-78.

3. William Thompson, “ The Regional Subsystem : a Conceptual explication and a

Propositional Inventory” International Studies Quarterly 17(1), 1973, pp.89-117.

4. Anaya Mukherjee Reed, “Regionalization in South Asia : Theory and Praxis” Pacific Affairs

70(2), 1997, pp. 235-251.

5. Paul (ed), South Asia’s Weak States: Understanding the Regional Security Predicament,

Stanford University Press, 2010, pp.74-97.

6. Steven M.Walt, “ International Relations: One World, many Theories” Foreign Policy,

Spring 1998, pp.29-46

7. Salman, Salman MA, and KishorUprety. "Hydro-politics in South Asia: a comparative

analysis of the Mahakali and the Ganges Treaties." Natural Resources Journal (1999): 295-

343.

8. Baxter, Craig, and Jonah Blank. South Asia in world politics. Rowman& Littlefield, 2005.

9. Flemes, Daniel, and Thorsten Wojczewski. "Contested leadership in international relations:

power politics in South America, South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa." South Asia and Sub-

Saharan Africa (February 4, 2010). GIGA Working Paper 121 (2010).

10. Hewitt, Vernon. The new international politics of South Asia. Manchester University Press,

1997.

SECOND YEAR: FOURTH SEMESTER

COURSE

CODE COURSE TITLE

Course Type CREDIT HOURS

Arts and Humanities-II Gen Ed 03

PHIL-312 QR-II(Logic and Quantitative Reasoning) Gen Ed 03

POL-421 Social Change and Political Development Subject-Specific 03

POL-422 Political Ideologies Subject-Specific 03

POL-423 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Subject-Specific 03

Internship General Non-Credit Hour

Entrepreneurship/Youth Club/ Sports General Non-Credit Hour


Arts and Humanities

I. Pashto, Urdu, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese or any other language

II. Islamic History and Culture, Philosophy, History, Education, Home Economics or any other approved

course of BKUC

Social science II

Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Law, or any other approved Basic course of BKUC

Natural Sciences II

Mathematics, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics (or any other approved Basic Course of

BKUC)

Note: Total number of credit hours as per the requirement of HEC are (60) for Associate

Degree. The Associate Degree in Political Science consist of (66) credit hours.

COURSE TITLE: LOGIC & QUANTITATIVE REASONING

COURSE CODE: PHIL-312

CREDIT HOURS: 03

Course Contents

Basic Concept of Quantitative Reasoning:

Definition of Quantitative Reasoning

The logic of Quantitative Reasoning.

The scope of quantitative Logic

Propositions, Arguments in quantitative Reasoning

Conclusion-indicators and Premise-indicators

The Laws of Thought

Induction and Deduction in Quantitative Logic

Language and Quantitative Reasoning:

The basic uses of language

Discourse serving multiple functions

The forms of discourse

Kinds of agreement and disagreement

Quantitative Reasoning and Symbolic Logic:

Quantitative Reasoning and Symbolic Language

The symbols for Conjunction, Negation, and Disjunction

The precise meaning of Valid and Invalid

Testing arguments on Truth Table

Categorical Propositions and Quantitative Reasoning:

Classes and Categorical Propositions

The four kinds of Categorical Proposition

Quality, Quantity and Distribution

The traditional square of opposition

Obversion, Contraposition

Symbolism and Diagrams of Categorical Proposition

Quantitative Reasoning and Categorical Syllogism:

Standard form of Categorical Syllogism

The formal nature of Syllogistic arguments

Venn diagram technique for testing Syllogism

Syllogistic Rules and Fallacies

Exposition of the 15 Valid forms of Categorical Syllogism

Syllogistic Arguments

Dilemma

Disjunctive and Hypothetical Syllogism

Recommended Books:

2. Stewart, David and Blocker, Gene. H. (2006). Fundamentals of Philosophy. New

Delhi: Pearson Education.

3. Copi, Iring. M. And Cohen, Carl. (2009). Introduction to Logic. New Delhi: Pearson

Education.Copi, Iring. M., Cohen, Carl. Jetli, Priyadarshi. and Prabhakar, Monica.

(2009).Introduction to Logic. New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley Pvt, Ltd

COURSE TITLE: SOCIAL CHANGE AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT


CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVES

COURSE OUTLINE

Political Theory: Definition, Types of Theories

Structural and Functional Analysis

Group Politics

Political Parties: Definition, Role inPolitical Development

Social Change

Elites in Politics

Class Politics and its Analysis

Ideologies and Political Development

Leadership and Political Modernization

Revolution and Change

Violence and Terrorism in Politics

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

1. AviPlascov, Modernization, Political Development and Stability, England, Gower

Publishers, 1982.

2. Bill and Hardgrave, Comparative Politics: The Quest for a Theory, Ohio, Merrill, 1973.

3. Binder, Coleman and Others, Crises and Sequences in Political Development, Princeton,

Princeton University Press, 1971.

4. C E Black, the Dynamics of Modernization, New York, Harper and Row, 1996.

5. J.S. Nye, Corruption and Political Development: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, Published by:

American Politic Science Association, Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1953254.

6. David E Apter, The Politics of Modernization, Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 1965.

7. David Horton Smith et. al, Participation in Social and Political Activities, London Publishers,

1980.

8. Edward Shils, Political Development in New Nations, The Hague, Mouton and Co., 1962.

9. Finkle and Gable (eds.) Political Development and Social Change, New

10. G. A. Almond and G B Powell, Comparative Politics Today: A World view, Boston,

Foreman and Co.1988. Haven, Yale University Press, 1968.

11. Lucian W Pye, Aspects of Political Development, Boston, Little Brown, 1962.

12. Myron Weiner and Samuel P Huntington, Understanding Political Development, Little,

Brown, 1987.

13. P Bacharach (ed.) Political Elites in a democracy, New York, 1971.

14. Samuel P Huntington, Political Order in Changing Societies, Yale University Press, 2006.

COURSE TITLE: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES

COURSE CODE: POL 422

CREDIT HOURS: 03

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course seek to develop and understanding among the student about the leading world ideologies

that have been shaping the destiny of masses since countries. Students will be educated about the

characteristic of each of listed ideologies and their impact on state system, interstate conflicts and co-

operation.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction

Understanding Ideology, the role of ideas, Concept of Ideology

LIBERALISM

Origin and development the individual freedom, reason and justice.

Liberalism: toleration and diversity, liberalism, government and democracy, the liberal state.

Liberalism: classical liberalism. Darwinism, utilitarianism, Natural rights theory.

Economic liberalism, neo liberalism

CONSERVATISM

Origin and development, authoritarian conservatism, paternalistic conservatism .libertarian

conservatism, conservatism in the 21st Century.

SOCIALISM

Origin and development, Community, Co-operation, equality, social class, revolutionary

socialism.

Evolutionary Socialism, Social Democracy, ethical socialism

MARXISM

The materialistic conception of history, the historical acts and the relation of production,

history as class conflict.

Property and division of mental and material labour.

Labour theory of value, the historical significance of working class.

FASCISM

Origin and Development, anti rationalism, Struggle, leadership and elitism

Fascism: Fascism and the state, fascism and racialism, fascism in the 21st Century.

FEMINISM

Origin and development, theories and movements, Feminism in 21st century.

SUGGESTED READING

1. Heywood, Andrew, Political Ideologies: An Introduction. Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.

2. Festenstein, Mathew and Michael Kenny, Political Ideologies; A leader and Gudie. Oxford

University Press, 2005.

3. Eatwell, Roger and Anthony Wright. Contemporary Political Ideologies. Continuum

International Publishers .2000.

4. Hoffman John and Paul Graham. Introduction to Political Ideologies. Longman, 2006.

5. Charles, Nickie, and Helen Hintjens, eds. Gender, ethnicity and political ideologies.

Routledge, 2002.

6. Kellner, Douglas. Critical theory, Marxism, and modernity. Cambridge: Polity Press, 1989.

7. Anderson, Perry. Considerations on western Marxism. Verso Books, 2016.

8. Lyttelton, Adrian. The seizure of power: fascism in Italy, 1919-1929. Routledge, 2004.

9. Snowden, Frank M. "On the social origins of agrarian fascism in Italy." European Journal of

Sociology/Archives Européennes de Sociologie 13, no. 2 (1972): 268-295.

10. Phillips, Anne, ed. Feminism and politics. Oxford University Press on Demand, 1998.

11. Cott, Nancy F. The grounding of modern feminism. Yale University Press, 1987

COURSE TITLE: PEACE STUDIES & CONFLICT RESOLUTION


CREDIT HOURS: 03 .

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Familiarize students with conflict theories, terminology and intervention strategies; Help students

think critically and systematically about various types of conflicts; Increase understanding of

different approaches to analyzing and resolving conflicts in a variety of contexts; examine

particular conflicts, their conditions, dynamics, stakeholders, and conflict resolution efforts.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Peace; definition, philosophy and met psychology

Peace by peaceful conflict transformation

Peace Studies and Peace Politics

Conflict

Definition and Types of conflict

Conflict Prevention, management, transformation and resolution

Sources of Conflict

Case Studies

Theories of Conflict Management

Approaches to Conflict Management

Conflict Management Dynamics, Skills and Strategies

Elements of the CM Process

Gender & CM

HR and CM

Nuclear Programs and Conflict Management in Indian Subcontinent

The spirit of war and the spirit of peace Understanding the role of religion

Former Yugoslavia and Iraq: a comparative analysis of international conflict

mismanagement

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Webel, Charles &Gatlung , Johan. (2007). A Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. New

York: Routledge , pp. 1 – 35, 319 – 333, 397 – 400

2. Lederach, John Paul. (1997). Building Peace: Sustainable Reconciliation in Divided

Societies. Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace Press.

3. Ramsbotham, O. et al. (2005). Contemporary Conflict Resolution (2nd ed). Oxford: Polity

Press.

4. Barash, D. and Webel, C. (2002) Peace and Conflict Studies, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

5. Christie, D., Wagner, R. and Winter, D. (2001) Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace

Psychology in the 21st Century, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

6. Webel, C. (2004) Terror, Terrorism, and the Human Condition, New York: Palgrave

Macmillan.

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