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AIOU BS Pakistan Studies

BS (Pakistan Studies)
Programme Code: 0439
Objectives:
The main objective of BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme is to produce social scientists who can embark on the task of carrying out scientific research in the fields of Pakistan’s history, politics, economics, society and culture. We hope, this approach will be helpful to understand the complexities and problems associated with the socio-political and economic development of the country.

Scope of Studies:
BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme would fulfill their innermost satisfaction and their thirst for knowledge as well as the requirements of students for jobs. After completing BS in Pakistan Studies the learners will find the jobs in public as well as in various private sectors. Pakistan Studies is a compulsory subject at college level and after completing BS the candidate may serve as lecturer in colleges as well as Subject Specialist & Senior Subject Specialist in schools in all over the country. Moreover, the candidates have vast opportunities in the field of Research, Tourism and NGOs. The curriculum of BS Pakistan Studies also would be fruitful for those who wish to join Central Superior Services of Pakistan.

Admission Criteria:-
The candidates having Intermediate Certificate (at least in 2nd division) will be eligible to apply for the admission in BS(4 years) Pakistan Studies

Duration:-
The minimum period for completion of the programme is four years while maximum period will be as per university rule(s) as prescribed by HEC

Medium:
The medium of instructions and examinations will be English except the courses of languages and literature.

Scheme of Studies: BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme comprises of 129Credit Hours (CH) of course work. The admission in BS (4years) would be advertised twice in a year (Autumn and Spring Semesters).

Scheme of Studies:-
First Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9407
English – I
3
2.
9374
Pakistan Studies
3
3.
5403
Basics of Information &Communication Technology
3
4.
9352
Ideological Foundations of Pakistan
3
5.
9404
Public Relations
3
6.
9351
Geography of Pakistan -I
3

Second Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9408
English II
3
2.
9401/
5437
Islamic Studies/ Ethics (For non Muslims)
3
3.
4485
Introduction to statistics
3
4.
9353
Geography of Pakistan II
3
5.
9354
Foreign Policy of Pakistan I
3
6.
9403
Pakistani Adab-I
3

Third Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9409
English III
3
2.
9369
Minorities and Human Rights in Pakistan
3
3.
9410
Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Society
3
4.

Mathematics
3
5.
9355
Foreign Policy of Pakistan –II
3
6.
9356
Pakistani Society and Culture –I
3

Fourth Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9416
English-iv
3
2.

Research for Development
3
3.
9411
Population Studies
3
4.
9362
Public Administration
3
5.
9358
Genesis of Pakistan Movement ………...
3

Fifth Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.

Methods of Social Research- I:Research Process
3
2.

Research Reports
3
3.
9264
National And International Current Affairs-I
3
4.
9360
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan- I
3
5.
9361
Pakistani Society and Culture- II
3

Sixth Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9363
Pakistan and Neighbors
3
2.
9359
Pakistani Languages and Literature –I
3
3.
9356
Political and Constitutional Development in Pakistan- II
3
4.

Methods of Social Research- II: Tools of Data Collection
3
5.

Natural Resource Management
3

Seventh Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9366
Regional Cultures of Pakistan
3
2.
9364
Pakistani Languages and Literature- II
3
3.
9367
Economic Development in Pakistan- I
3
4.
9368
Urbanization in Pakistan
3
5.

Sociology of Development: Meaning and Explanation
3

Eighth Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9370
Economic Development in Pakistan-II
3
2.
9371
Political Parties and Pressure Groups in Pakistan
3
3.
9372
Social Change in Pakistan
3
4.
9373
Constitutional Development: The Politics of Amendments
3
5.
9357
Archeology of Pakistan
3

Fee Structure:-
Item
Fee
Registration Fee:
(at the time of 1st admission in University)
500/-
Admission Fee:
(at the time of 1st admission in Programme)
500/-
Per course Fee: Rs.2000/-
Rs.2000/-×6= Rs.12000/-
12,000/-
Technology Fee (each semester)
100/-
Courier Charges (each semester)
100/-
Fee for 1st Semester
13,200/-
Fee for 2nd Semester
12,150/-
Fee for 3rd Semester
12,150/-
Fee for 4th Semester
10,150/-
Fee for 5th Semester
10,150/-
Fee for 6th Semester
10,150/-
Fee for 7th Semester
10,150/-
Fee for 8th Semester
10,150/-
Total
88,250/-

Note:
Any amendment made by the University in BS (4 years) rules will be applicable to the BS (4 years) Pakistan Studies programme (as per rules).

AIOU BS Gender and Women Science - Course Detail

BS (Gender and Women Science)
Programme Code: 0464
Objectives:
The program is designed for cutting edge theorizing in gender and women studies discipline.
The program will provide insight in the multi-disciplinary perspectives in gender studies from basic level to high level. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.
To strengthen research on gender related indigenous and contemporary issues.

Admission Criteria:-
The entry requirements for admission to BS program is12 years of schooling at least 2nd division in FA / FSC from HEC Recognized college/university..

Duration:-
The minimum duration of BS degree is eight semester (four years).

Medium:
English language will be the medium of instruction.

Mode of Study:

Tutorials: 04 in total for each course in every semester with non-compulsory attendance.

Workshop: 03 days (04 hours per day) for each course in every semester with 70% attendance.

Medium of Study (Instruction/Exam/Assignments): The medium of instruction shall be English except Islamiyat and specific language course(s) which are written in Urdu language.

Study material / package: Study guides will be written and provided to the students by the university. In addition, the students are advised to consult other books (as mentioned in study guides) from the list of recommended books for further reading.

Assessment criteria of students’ course work:-
As per AIOU practice:
30% weight age for continuous assessment (assignments/research projects/ internship) (pass marks 50%)
70% weight age for final examination. (Pass Marks are 50%)
Thesis equal to 02 courses of 03 credit hours of 200 marks, if opted).

Scheme of Studies:-
First Semester
#
Code
Course Title
Credit
Hours
1.
9162
Perspective on Gender Studies
3
2.
5443
Introduction to Environment
3
3.
9407
English I: Communication Skills
3
4.
9374
Pakistan Studies
3
5.
5403
Basics of ICT
3
6.
9401/
5437
Islamic Studies/Ethics (Only for Non-Muslim Students)
3

Fee Structure:-
Item
Fee
Registration Fee:
(at the time of 1st admission in University)
500/-
Admission Fee:
(at the time of 1st admission in Programme)
500/-
Per course Fee: Rs.2000/-
Rs.2000/-×6= Rs.12000/-
12,000/-
Technology Fee (each semester)
100/-
Courier Charges (each semester)
100/-
                                                                                          Fee for 1st Semester
13,200/-

Note:
BS Gender and Women Studies is offered in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and Lahore regions ONLY.