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Scheme of Studies
BS History
Semester 1
ENG-321
Functional English
3(3-0)
ISL-321
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2(2-0)
CSI-321
Introduction to Computing Applications
3(3-0)
HIS-304
Introduction to History
3(3-0)
HIS-305
Introduction to World Civilization
3(3-0)
POL-301
Introduction to Political Sciences
3(3-0)
Semester 2
ENG-322
English Comprehension and Composition
3(3-0)
HIS-308
Pakistan Studies
2(2-0)
HIS-309
Research Methodology
3(3-0)
HIS-310
History of Islam
3(3-0)
MTH-321
Mathematics - I
3(3-0)
SOC-307
Introduction to Sociology
3(3-0)
Semester 3
ENG-421
Communication Skills
3(3-0)
HIS-402
Urdu / Regional Language
3(3-0)
HIS-403
History of Umayyads and Abbasids
(661-1258)
3(3-0)
HIS-404
History of Muslim Rule in South Asia(640-1526)
3(3-0)
HIS-405
History of Europe (1453-1848)
3(3-0)
POL-406
Introduction to International Relations
3(3-0)
Semester 4
ECO-408
Issues in Pakistan Economy
3(3-0)
EDU-503
Foundation of Education
3(3-0)
HIS-409
History of Muslim Rule in South Asia (1526-1857)
3(3-0)
HIS-410
Urdu/ Regional Language
3(3-0)
ENG-422
Technical Writing
3(3-0)
HIS-412
History of Muslim Rule in Spain (755-1492)
3(3-0)
Semester 5
HIS-501
Historiography
3(3-0)
HIS-502
History of Europe (1848-1991)
3(3-0)
HIS-503
History of Freedom Movement (1857-1947)
3(3-0)
HIS-504
History of Pakistan Studies (1947-1971)
3(3-0)
HIS-505
Historical perspective of Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 6
HIS-506
History of Sufism
3 (3-0)
HIS-507
History of Saffarids (1501-1786)
3 (3-0)
HIS-508
History of Pakistan (1972-2008)
3 (3-0)
HIS-509
History of Modern Muslim World
3 (3-0)
HIS-510
History of Modern Arab World (1919-1945)
3 (3-0)
HIS-511
Persian / Arabic / Turkish
2 (2-0)
Semester 7
HIS-601
History of Central Asia Il-Khanids and Timurids
3(3-0)
HIS-602
History of Religious Thought in Islam
3(3-0)
HIS-603
History of Muslim Social and Political Thought
3(3-0)
HIS-604
History of the Modern Arab World (1945-1992)
3(3-0)
HIS-605
History of Muslim Cities
3(3-0)
Semester 8
HIS-630
Thesis
6(0-6)
The student is required to write dissertation to be decided in consultation with the department.
Optional Courses (4 Courses will be chosen from general / Indo-Pakistan)
General History
HIS-607
Socio-Economic History of South Asia
(1206-1707)
3(3-0)
HIS-608
History of Ancient India
3(3-0)
HIS-609
History of the Mughals
3(3-0)
HIS-610
History of Europe
3(3-0)
HIS-611
History of England
3(3-0)
HIS-612
History of USA
3(3-0)
HIS-613
History of Russia
3(3-0)
HIS-614
Regional Studies: Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, KPK
3(3-0)
Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent
HIS-615
Indus Valley Civilization
3(3-0)
HIS-616
Hindu & Buddhist Civilizations
3(3-0)
HIS-617
History of Sultanate Period
3(3-0)
HIS-618
History of The Great Mughals
3(3-0)
HIS-619
History of Revivalist Movement in South Asia
3(3-0)
HIS-620
Pakistan Movement
3(3-0)
HIS-621
Constitutional History of Pakistan(1947 – 2008)
3(3-0)
HIS-622
Political History of Pakistan (1947 – 2008)
3(3-0)
BS Pakistan Studies
Semester 1
ENG-321
Functional English
3(3-0)
ISL-321
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2(2-0)
MTH-321
Mathematics 1
3(3-0)
PST-304
Independence Movement and the Creation of Pakistan (1857-1947)
3(3-0)
PST-305
Land and People of Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 2
ENG-322
English comprehension and Composition
3(3-0)
CSI-321
Introduction to Computing Applications
3(3-0)
POL-301
Introduction to Political Science
3(3-0)
PST-309
Pakistan: A survey (1947-1970)
3(3-0)
PST-310
Pakistan : Society and Culture
3(3-0)
Semester 3
ENG-421
Communication Skills
3(3-0)
PST-402
Urdu / Regional Languages
3(3-0)
SOC-307
Introduction to Sociology
3(3-0)
POL-406
Introduction to International Relations
3(3-0)
ECO-408
Issues in Pakistan Economy
3(3-0)
PST -406
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 4
PST-407
Pakistan Language and Literature
3(3-0)
PST-408
Pakistan: A survey (1971 to 2008)
3(3-0)
PST-409
Psychology
3(3-0)
EDU-503
Foundation of Education
3(3-0)
PST-411
Mass Media and Communication in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-412
Social change and development in Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 5
PST-501
Economics
3(3-0)
PST-502
Human rights in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-503
Historical perspective of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-504
Muslim revivalist movement in Indo-Pakistan subcontinent (18th – 20th century)
3(3-0)
PST-505
Contemporary issues in Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 6
PST-506
Political and constitutional development in Pakistan.
3(3-0)
PST-507
Seminar an issue of National importance
3(3-0)
PST-508
Local self Government in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-509
Pakistan Foreign Policy (1971-2008)
3(3-0)
PST-510
Political parties and civil society in Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 7
PST-601
Political and Constitutional Development (1971-2008)
3(3-0)
PST-602
Citizenship: A case study of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-603
Political System: Governments and Regimes (1947-2008)
3(3-0)
PST-604
Geographic and Demographic profile of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-605
Research Methodology
3(3-0)
Semester 8
PST-606
Mineral and Energy Resources of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-607
Legal system of Pakistan : Civil and Criminal
3(3-0)
PST-608
Pak-USA Foreign Policy before and After 9/11
3(3-0)
PST-630
Research Thesis
6(0-6)
MSc Pakistan Studies
Semester 1
PST-551
Muslim Nationalism in South Asia
4(4-0)
PST-553
Public Policy and Governance in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-555
Foreign Policy of Pakistan
4(4-0)
PST-557
Ideological Foundations of Pakistan
4(4-0)
ENG-321
Functional English
3(3-0)
Semester 2
PST-552
Civil and Military Bureaucracy in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-554
Constitutional and Political Development in Pakistan
4(4-0)
PST-556
Party Politics and Political Parties in Pakistan
4(4-0)
PST-558
Local Self Government and Devolution of Power in Pakistan
4(4-0)
CSI-321
Introduction to Computing Applications
3(3-0)
Semester 3
PST-651
Geography of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-653
Federation and Regionalism in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-655
Pakistani Culture: A Profile
4(4-0)
PST-657
Research Methodology
4(4-0)
PST-659
Intellectual History of Muslims of South Asia
4(4-0)
Optional Courses
PST-661
Regional Studies
3(3-0)
PST-663
Women Empowerment in Pakistan
3(3-0)
Semester 4 (Five Courses from the following)
PST-652
Pakistan in International Scenario
3(3-0)
PST-654
Dimensions of Mystical Islam in South Asia
4(4-0)
PST-656
Human rights, Law and State in Pakistan/Research Dissertation
4(4-0)
PST-658
Political Economy of Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-660
Language and Literature in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-630
Thesis
6(0-6)
PST-662
Crisis and Disaster Management
3(3-0)
PST-664
Politics of Religion in Pakistan
3(3-0)
MA History
Semester 1
HIS-551
Early History of Islam
3(3-0)
HIS-553
Research Methodology
3(3-0)
HIS-555
Muslim Struggle for Independence 1858-1930
3(3-0)
HIS-557
Government & Politics in Pakistan 1947-2000
3(3-0)
HIS-559
Modern Europe(1789-1945)
3(3-0)
ENG-321
Functional English
3(3-0)
Semester 2
HIS-552
State and Society in Muslim India 1206-1707
3(3-0)
HIS-554
Muslim Struggle for Independence 1930-1947
3(3-0)
HIS-556
Foreign Policy of Pakistan 1947-1997
3(3-0)
HIS-558
Philosophy of History
3(3-0)
HIS-560
International Relations and Organizations
3(3-0)
CSI-321
Introduction to Computing Applications
3(3-0)
Semester 3
HIS-651
Contemporary Middle East
3(3-0)
HIS-653
United States after Second World War
3(3-0)
HIS-655
Local Self-Government in Pakistan
3(3-0)
HIS-657
Pakistani Languages and Literature
3(3-0)
HIS-659
Muslim Rule in India(712-1526)
3(3-0)
HIS-661
Muslim Political Thought and Institutions
3(3-0)
Semester 4
HIS-652
Modern Muslim World
3(3-0)
HIS-654
The Great Mughals(1526-1707)
3(3-0)
HIS-656
Later Mughals & British India(1707-1857)
3(3-0)
HIS-658
The Punjab in Modern Times
3(3-0)
HIS-660
Umayyads and Abbasides
3(3-0)
HIS-662
The Ottoman Empire(1288-1924)
3(3-0)
MA History
PST-701
Politics and Discourse of Quaid-e-Azam
3(3-0)
PST-702
Pakistan and Contemporary World
3(3-0)
PST-703
Policy Formulation and Decision Making in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-704
Constitutional Development and Political Dynamics in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-705
Islamic Modernism in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-706
Research Methodology
3(3-0)
PST-707
Problem of National Integration in Pakistan
3(3-0)
PST-708
Government and Politics in Bhutto Era
3(3-0)
PST-709
Governance and Politics in Pakistan
3 (3-0)
PST-710
Religion and Politics in Pakistan
3 (3-0)
Other Mandatory Requirements for MPhil
PST-730
Thesis
6(0-6)
MPhil History
HIS-701
Research Methdology
3(3-0)
HIS-702
Leadership and Challenges in the 20th Century
3(3-0)
HIS-703
A Study of Historical Movements of South Asia
3(3-0)
HIS-704
Resistance and Revolution in History
3(3-0)
HIS-705
Historiography
3(3-0)
HIS-706
A Study of Political Parties in Pakistan
3(3-0)
HIS-707
A Study of Historical Institutions and Ideologies
3(3-0)
HIS-708
A Study of Personalities/ Issues/ Institutions in Pakistan
3(3-0)
HIS-730
Thesis
6(0-6)
PhD History
HIS-709
Methods of Research in History
3(3-0)
HIS-710
History of Muslim nationalism in South Asia
3(3-0)
HIS-711
Seminar in a Movement or Political Party or a Personality or a Regime or an issue in the History of Pakistan
3(3-0)
HIS-712
Historiography
3(3-0)
HIS-713
Intellectual History of Islam In South Asia (712-1757)
3(3-0)
HIS-714
Study of Modern Muslim World Focusing on the History and Culture of Iran, Turkey, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
3(3-0)
HIS-715
Elementary Persian
3(3-0)
HIS-716
Colonialism and Society in South Asia (1757-1947)
3(3-0)
HIS-717
History of Muslim Art & Culture in South Asia
3(3-0)
HIS-718
History of Regions in Pakistan focusing on Punjab
3(3-0)
HIS-719
Seminar in a period, an Institutions or a Personality in the South Asian Countries from the Earliest Time to 1947
3(3-0)
HIS-760
Thesis
Vision
We aim to be a leader of the disciplines of social sciences by developing analytical tools excelling in teaching, scholarship and exploiting opportunities for academic research.
Mission
To make the discipline of history an excellent part of social sciences for the students by inculcating a curiosity for raising and sorting out solutions to questions about the complex past of humankind. Thus, enabling them to become productive parts of the society. The department instills the students with a passion for in-depth knowledge and skills to understand phenomenon of the human experiences by a comparative study of the past and present societies cultures and Civilizations.
Introduction
The discipline of History was launched by bifurcation of already existing Department of Pakistan Studies and Political Science that was in 2011 renamed as the Department of History and Pakistan Studies.This department was further bifurcated in two independant departments i.e. History and Pakistan studies.
As history focuses the actions and deeds of the human beings, therefore, it studies the past societies, cultures and events caused by human beings in particular time and space. The Department of History specifically deals with those societies, cultures and events with reference to the temporal and special dimensions. Besides the core subjects of History, Historiography/Philosophy of History and Research Methodology, the department imparts learning and understanding in a wide range of subjects and topics, such as social, cultural, geographical, political, economic and religious contours. The Department of History exclusively offers the courses of history, therefore, it also envisions in the near future to offer the neglected courses of the history of designing, history of art and history of architecture and History of Archives. The department believes to teach the courses in a way to enable the students to draw lessons from the past experiences of human beings and to help the contemporary society in correcting its course of action.
The goal and objective of the faculty of the Department of History is to create a conducive environment for the students to polish their skills and become experts in carrying out quality research in the discipline of History. The horizon and spectrum of the discipline of history is very broad and it encompasses various periods, epochs and events. It covers the histories of geographies, topographies, areas, regions, continents, wars, religions, governments, elections, constitutional developments, economies, movements, personalities, concepts, languages, literature, cultures, civilizations, writings, medicines, food, arts and paintings. Being multi-disciplinary in nature, history is connected with all other social sciences as they deal with the actions and deeds of human beings within the society and has come out from the lap of history itself. History shares concepts and ideas with these various disciplines and in return borrows from them. Keeping in view, the faculty of the Department of History intends to teach the subject from that broader perspective. Besides, the Department aims at, the promotion of factual and interpretive history, curiosity to find the truth, generalization, objectivity, unbiased and unprejudiced approach, and curiosity to find the truth. For the pursuit of enhancing conceptual and intellectual capabilities of and activities of the students, the Department has a functional Society and Study Circle. That is why the Department is growing and flourishing day by day in size and performance.
