UCP

Program BSCS

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Duration 16 Weeks / 32 sessions

Prerequisites

Resource Person Zahid Aziz

Counselling timings 1 hour after the class

Contact zahidaziz@hotmail.com

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PAKISTAN STUDIES

& ISLAMIC STUDIES

Course Introduction /Objectives

The course aims at a dispassionate comprehension and objective analysis of the various dimensions of Pakistan. It is designed to enable a balanced perception of the ideological rationale, and the political factors & forces that generated events leading to the creation of Pakistan. History-centric description of events and personalities has been avoided to rationalize the course. More important is the impact that personalities and events had.

The Cotemporary Pakistan is seen as the outcome of complex political and constitutional processes that evolved during the post-independence era. Understanding of the political processes and constitutional developments that determined the nature of authoritarianism and democratic experiences in Pakistan is imperative for the study of Pakistan. Equally important is the knowing of social structures and ethnic divide, the plural character of Pakistan’s society.

The main strands of Pakistan’s foreign policy are to be examined in the context of historical constraints, geo-strategic location and stresses of contemporary world. Based on this perspective, a futuristic scenario of Pakistan will be explored. Pakistan Studies, therefore, should act as a window to future.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Understand the true perspective out of which Pakistan surfaced on the face of

earth.

Analyze important political, economic and constructional issues confronting the

country.

Predict a future of the country.

Case studies and Team Presentation:

Students will be required to write term papers on significant social political and

cultural issues.

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Team Presentation:

Students will form teams of 3-4 and select one of the cases we will be doing this

semester. The team will present the case on the day it is due using a Power Point

presentation. Presentations should be well prepared, rehearsed, and of professional

quality. A copy of the handouts and/or visuals should be provided to the professor

and the class before the presentation.

Violation of Academic Honesty Policy:

If I received two cases / assignments that are identical or virtually identical

(including spreadsheets), both cases will receive a zero. If you violate the Academic

Honesty policy for a second time, you will receive a failing grade for the course.

How to Keep Your Professor Happy:

Class attendance is required. I will take attendance at each class. You are

allowed “6” misses. If you miss more than 6 classes for any reason, you will be

withdrawn from the course. In addition, this class lasts for 90 minutes. As a

courtesy to the professor and other students, be prepared to arrive at class

and be in your seat on time.

Similarly, if you need to get something to eat or drink, do so before class. If

you need to use the restroom, do so before class. If is very disruptive to have

people rustling food wrappers or walking in and out after class has started.

If you carry a cell phone, turn it off before coming to class. During class your

phone belongs in your pocket, purse or carrying case. If I see you using your

phone during class to make or receive calls or to text message, I will excuse

you from the class by marking absent thereby giving you plenty of time to

talk with your friends.

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I will not tolerate disruptive behavior in class. It’s rude and interferes with

learning. If your behavior in class is disruptive, I will administratively withdraw

you from the course and you will have to take it some other semester.

The University Dress Code has to be observed, no warnings will be given,

and violators will be asked politely to leave the class and consequently will

be marked absent.

Grade Distribution

Assignments .(minimum 3) 10 percent

Project & Presentation. .. . 10 percent

Quize (Minimum 3) ………. 10 percent

Final Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 percent

Mid Term Exam… . . . . . . 30 percent

Total Points 100 percent

Participation:

Students are expected to attend all class periods and to have read the assigned

material and cases in advance of class (although not necessarily with perfect

comprehension). Advanced preparation and class participation are crucial for

periods in which we discuss cases. During discussion sessions, I generally keep track

of the insightful and useful comments students make. (Talk for talk's sake is not

rewarded.)

Communication:

I update the portal frequently for assigned readings and cases. When I have an

urgent message I use e-mail. Please make sure your e-mail address with the

university portal is accurate because it is the address I use to reach you.

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Texts and References:

1. Khan. Hamid. Constitutional and Political Developments in Pakistan. Oxford

University Press. Lahore. 2010

2. Kazimi. M.R. Concise History of Pakistan.. Oxford. 2010.

3. Qureshi. Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain., Struggle for Pakistan. Karachi. 1965.

4. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah – Speeches and Statement 1947-48.

Ministry of Information, Government of Pakistan. 1989.

5. Rizvi. Dr. Hasan Askari., Military, State and Society in Pakistan. Lahore. 2000.

6. Saeed. Shafqat., Pakistan Studies. Lahore. 2002

7. Political System of Pakistan and Public Policy. Lahore. 1989

8. Ziring. Lawrence., Pakistan- Enigma of Political Development 1980

9. Pakistan At The Cross Road of History. Lahore. 2004.

10..Jalal. Aaisha, Democracy and Authoritarianism in Pakistan. Oxford Press

COURSE PACKAGE AVAILABLE FROM UCP BOOKSHOP.

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STUDENTS WILL GET A COURSE PACK BY THE END OF 1 ST WEEK OF CLASSES FROM THE CAMPUS BOOK SHOP.

Week 01-02-03 Ideological Rationale with special reference to Syed Ahmed Khan,

Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah.

Source: First fifteen pages of the course pack.

Week 04-05 Week 06-07 Political and Constitutional Phases/ understanding the

true nature of crisis confronting the political system of Pakistan.

A. 1947-1958(Ch 26 of the course pack)B. 1958-1971(Ch27,28 of the course pack)C. 1971-1977(Ch 29 of the course pack)D. A detailed analysis of the 1973 constitution in its

amended form. (A comparative study of constitutional development in Pakistan, 1947-56, salient features 1956 and 1962 constitution). SOURCES OF MATERIAL: COURSE PACKAGE.

WEEK 08E. Foreign policy of Pakistan. Historical perspective

(1947-2013) and contemporary foreign policy issues. F. Futuristic scenario. SOURCES OF MATERIAL: COURSE

PACKAGE.

Week 09-10 Islamic Studies FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES THE COURSE PACKAGE CONTAINS RELEVANT MATERIAL AND WEEKLY BREAKUP OF TOPICS.

Week 11-12 Islamic StudiesWeek 13-15 Islamic Studies

Recommended Readings:

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1. Khan. Hamid. Constitutional and Political Developments in Pakistan. Oxford University Press.

Lahore. 2010

2. Kazimi. M.R. Concise History of Pakistan.. Oxford. 2010.

3. Qureshi. Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain., Struggle for Pakistan. Karachi. 1965.

4. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinah – Speeches and Statement 1947-48. Ministry of

Information, Government of Pakistan. 1989.

5. Rizvi. Dr. Hasan Askari., Military, State and Society in Pakistan. Lahore. 2000.

6. Saeed. Shafqat., Pakistan Studies. Lahore. 2002

7. Political System of Pakistan and Public Policy. Lahore. 1989

8. Ziring. Lawrence., Pakistan- Enigma of Political Development 1980

9. Pakistan At The Cross Road of History. Lahore. 2004.

10. .Jalal. Aaisha, Democracy and Authoritarianism in Pakistan. Oxford Press.

COURSE PACKAGE IS AVAILABE FROM UCP BOOKSHOP.

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