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COURSE OUTLINE
Course Name Pakistan Studies and Global Perspective Prepared On
SPRING 2015
Course Code 103 Credit Hours Course Prereq. Code NA Revised Course outline On
FALL 2016,
FALL 2019
FALL 2021
SPRING 2022
Course Type Common Course Program Semester Instructor: Course Description The course aims at a dispassionate 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. Equally important is the knowing of social structure 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. Pakistan studies, therefore, should act as a window to future. Globalization has made the world a global village and our youth actively interacts with the people belonging to different culture, races, ideologies and religions. There is a strong need to make our youth aware about the economic challenges facing by Pakistan after 9/11 attacks and Pakistan’s strategic role in the world scenario. This course is intended to create awareness the students with: The Ideology of Pakistan, why Pakistan was created, and how did it go through the process of independence. Historical foundations of the Ideology of Pakistan Role of Minorities in Pakistan Movement
Land and people of Pakistan
Constitution making in Pakistan
Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
Economy of Pakistan Tourist Potential of Pakistan Pakistan in Global Affairs Pakistan in Regional Affairs Major Crops of Pakistan Famous Scientists of Pakistan Literary Personalities of Pakistan Course Learning Outcomes Program Goal
Sr. No SE-CLO’s PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4 Domain CLO To make students aware of the foundational history of Pakistan, Political developments, Culture,land, and knowledge of one’s own country
Cognitive CLO To make students aware of Tourist Potential, Economy. Environment , ethical values,Literary Personalities and Famous Scientists of Pakistan
Affective CLO To develop understanding of Contemporary affairs of Pakistan, geopolitical significance, role in global peace and regional corporation .
Cognitive Teaching & Learning Methodology Teaching and learning approaches should foster a sense of understanding and respect, and sensitize students with emotions and feelings of tolerance towards others. Pakistan Studies is a subject that aims at enhancing students' knowledge about history, culture and geography of Pakistan and to inculcate patriotism in the hearts of students so that they may become a good citizen. Teachers may also engage students in project work, group discussions on images and pictures from the newspapers and magazines that depict moral issues and problems. Experiential learning be encouraged through community service and field work. Being teacher of Pakistan Studies, I apply the following methodologies as well;
- Plan, Implement and Evaluate the Information
- Class Participation
- Student’s Presentations regarding assigned topic
- Use Learning Taxonomies
- Use Concept Maps
- Exchange Knowledge with the pupils Textbook(s) Pakistan Studies by M. Ikram Rabbani & Class Hand-outs and Slides Reference Book(s)
Pakistan Studies by Dr. Muhammad Sarwar
Pakistan Studies by Muhammad Sohail Bhatti
Pakistan Studies by Prof. Manzoor Ahmed Shaikh and Adeel Niaz
Pakistan Studies by Ikram ul Haq Raja
Pakistan Studies by Qazi Muhammad Manzoor-ul- Haq and Imtiaz Ahmed Khan.
Pakistan: A Descriptive Atlas by Rizwana Zahid Ahmed
Research Journals /Papers Munir-ul-Anjum&Shanaz Tariq, “ The Role of Christians in the Freedom Movement of Pakistan,” Pakistan Journal of Social Science (PJSS), Vol.32, No.2 (2012).pp.437- 443 Important Online Journals for extra knowledge 1. IPRI Journal 2. Strategic Studies- ISSI-Journal 3. IRS- Journal 4. International Security: MIT Journal
Pakistan Studies Program Goals PG1 – Ethical consideration and behavior PLO 1: Inculcating ethical values and prosocial behavior among students through community support programs and other related activities. PLO 2: Ensuring ethical considerations while making effective socialand economic decisions. PG2- Analytical skills PLO 3: Developing analytical skills by evaluating current and emerging socialand economic problems to enhance critical thinking of students. PG3 – Historical Background of the creation of Pakistan PLO 4: Complete faith in Pakistan and develop better understanding of its ideology. The Two – Nation Theory and the efforts of its Founding Fathers. PLO 5: Developing interpersonal skills by preparing students to work in teams in diverse professional environment to better understand and to respect the opinion of others. PG4-Political Awareness PLO 6: Better understanding of the core social, cultural, ethnic, global and political problems of Pakistan. PLO 7: Work for the solidarity and prosperity of Pakistan. Week-wise Course Outline
Week/ Session Contents Activities Learning Objectives Addressed
Week 1 Orientation
Ideology of Pakistan
Introduction/ Overview of the Course outline, Teaching methodology and assessment criteria, Purpose and reasons of the course Ideology Pakistan Meaning and definitions of ideology Historical foundation of the ideology of Pakistan Two Nation Theory Facts, History, Experiences Services of Mujadid Alf Sani Services of Shah Wali Ullah Services of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Assignment # Ice Breaker/ Open Discussion Lecture/Discussion: Instructor Introduction Introduction to the topic Post-Class Assignment Home assignment 1: Read about HazratMujadid Alf Sani & Shah Waliullahand Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Explain the importance of Pakistan Studies as a subject which can help in understanding the origin, creation and development of Pakistan. Services by Saints to enhance TNT among the Muslims of sub- continent. Transmute themselves into more useful Pakistani. Week 2 Historical foundations of the Ideology of Pakistan Why Pakistan?
Bitter experiences of Muslims Under the
British rule
Partition of Bengal
Its significance in Indian Politics
Annulment of the partition of Bengal
Lucknow Pact
Nehru Report
Submission of Assignment # Review of pre-class assignment o Question answer from previous session Discussion/Lecture o 15 minutes discussion on the personality of HazratMujadid Alf Sani & Shah Waliullah and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Home assignment 2: Read about some of the leading Muslim personalities and their services during the Muslim downfall era in the sub-continent Back to back incidents furthered Ideology of Pakistan
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Definition of Foreign Policy Scope Principles Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Determinants Objectives and Challenges policy and its objectives and challenges. Week 9 MID EXAMS Week 10 Foreign Policy of Pakistan –II
Relations with Muslim World ,
Relations with neighbors and great powers
Geo-Political and Geo Strategic
significance of Pakistan in global perspective LectureDicussion Explain Pakistan relations with neighbours, Muslim world and global powers. Week 11 (^) Tourist Potential of Pakistan
Murree, Bhurban, Patriata, Galyat, Swat,
Chitral, Kaghan Valley,
Baltistan,Gilgit,Hunza, Kalash, Skardu, Kalam
Challenges face by tourism sector in
Pakistan Mid Term’s result discussion o Queries of Midterm exam Lecture/Discussion Explain beautiful tourists resorts of Pakistan. How Pakistan can generate foreign income through its tourist potential? Week 12 (^) Economy of Pakistan
Main Sector of the Economy
Natural resources
Imports & Exports, Balance of Trade
Major Crops of Pakistan (Wheat, Cotton,
Rice, Sugarcane and Maize) Review of previous class o Question answer from previous session Lecture / Discussion: o Group presentations Revision for Mid Term Lecture/Discussion: Group presentations on major crops of Pakistan Students will understands the strengths and weaknesses of Pakistan in Economic Sector. Discuss major crops and their input in Pakistan economy.
Week 13 (^) Pakistan in Regional Affairs
Pakistan s Role in the Region
Regional Cooperation Organizations
(SAARC, ECO, SCO) and the Role of Pakistan Lecture / Discussion: Quiz # 3 At the end of class, students will able to understand the role of Pakistan in regional organizations. Week 14 (^) Pakistan in Global Affairs
Post 9/11 Foreign Policy of Pakistan
Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
The Kashmir Issue
Pakistan and US relations and “War on
Terror”
Class discussion on Pakistan’s relations with India Students will understand the changing international environment after 9/11 attacks Week 15 (^) Famous Scientists of Pakistan Introduction of Important Scientists of Pakistan Abdus Salam, theoretical physicist (Nobel Laureate 1979) · Atta-ur-Rahman, chemist · Abdul Qadeer Khan, metallurgical engineer.
Lecture/Discussion
Quiz#
Students will able to understand famous scientists of Pakistan and their services. At the end of class, students will do open debate in the field of scientific developments in Pakistan.. Week 16 Pakistan in Pursuit of Global Agenda-I
Sustainable developmental goals and
Pakistan
Pakistan’s role in global peace and security
Lecture/Discussion
Students raise questions, seek clarifications, discuss Students will be able to explain about sustainable developmental goals and Pakistan role on environmental issue and global peace. Week 17 Pakistan in Pursuit of Global Agenda-II
Global Environmental Problems and
Pakistan :
National commitments on Climate Change (Pakistan’s climate change challenge, Resolve the student’s queries through question, answer session
