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Introduction
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The
Department of Political Science launched its Postgraduate Programme in
1964. The Programme has been replaced by a 4-Year (Hons.) Degree
Programme which is equivalent to the Master's Programme. The MPhil
Programme was launched in September, 1999 and the PhD Programme was
launched in 2008. The aim of the Department is the attainment of
academic excellence by means of employing modern techniques of research,
with the objective of making the students future prospects more
lucrative. The main focus is on Political Development and Social Change,
Politics of International Economic Relations, International Humanitarian
Law, Human Rights, Good Governance and Human Resource Development.
During the long history of the Department, the following eminent
teachers have served as Chairpersons: Dr. Abdul Hamid, Prof. Ch.
Muhammad Rafi Anwar, Prof. Saeed Osman Malick, Prof. Ahmad Hussain, Dr.
Sardar Muhammad, Dr. Muhammad Aslam Qureshi, Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Prof.
Rai Hamid Ali Khan, Dr. Khalid Javed Makhdoom, Prof. Farooq Sultan, Dr.
Javed Ahmad Sheikh and Mr. Azhar Chaudhry.
Facilities
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Library
The Central and Postgraduate Libraries have separate sections for
Political Science and relevant disciplines.
Quaid-e-Azam Political Science Society
The Society was established in 1970 with the objective of enabling
students to participate actively in academic and co-curricular
activities. The Society organises seminars and conferences on
different topics. It invites eminent scholars from Pakistan and
abroad to deliver lectures on current domestic, regional and global
issues.
Department Consultancy Centre
The Department Consultancy Centre provides guidance to students
regarding issues related to the Department such as time table,
result inquiry and optional courses.
Research
The main emphasis of all the teaching Programmes is on
research-oriented learning. Courses are revised and updated annually
and research activities are encouraged. Three Research Centres have
been set up by the Department.
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Advanced Research Centre (ARC)
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Human Rights Centre (HRC)
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Regional Studies Centre (RSC)
Research publication
The
Department has been publishing the Journal of Political Science since
1970. It carries research papers of eminent scholars. The Department
provides incentives to staff members and students to conduct research.
Research Groups
The focus of these Programmes is on the following areas of study :
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Political Science
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Diplomacy and International Relations
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Defence and Strategic Studies
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Pakistan
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Regional Studies
Future Plans
The Department aims to launch Diploma Programmes in the following
fields:
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International Relations
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Local Self Government
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Gender Studies
Academic Programmes
Presently, the Department offers the following Degree Programmes:
Courses
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Year 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 1101 |
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
I |
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PS 1201 |
Study of Politics |
3 |
II |
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Year 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 2101 |
Constitutions of UK and USA |
3 |
III |
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PS 2101 |
Constitutions of Pakistan and India |
3 |
IV |
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PS 2202 |
Concepts of International Relations |
3 |
IV |
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Year 3 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 3101 |
Western Political Thought I |
3 |
V |
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PS 3102 |
Political System Analysis Theory and Practice: (Developed:
UK & USA Developing: Pakistan, India) |
3 |
V |
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PS 3103 |
Politics of International Relations
1900 1945 |
3 |
V |
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PS 3104 |
Democracy and Governance |
3 |
V |
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PS 3105 |
International and Regional Organisations |
3 |
V |
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PS 3201 |
Public Administration: Theory and Practice |
3 |
VI |
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PS 3202 |
Local Self Government: A Comparative Study of UK, USA and
Pakistan |
3 |
VI |
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PS 3203 |
Ethnicity and Conflict in Pakistan |
3 |
VI |
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PS 3204 |
Statecraft and Politics in Pakistan |
3 |
VI |
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PS 3205 |
Politics of Globalisation |
3 |
VI |
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Year 4 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 4101 |
Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law |
3 |
VII |
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PS 4102 |
Western Political Thought II |
3 |
VII |
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PS 4103 |
Politics of International Relations
1945-9/11 and New Trends |
3 |
VII |
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PS 4104 |
Pakistan and its Periphery: A Geo-Political and
Geo-strategic Study |
3 |
VII |
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PS 4105 |
Pakistans Political Economy
OR
Elitist Politics and Political Development in Pakistan
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3 |
VII |
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PS 4299 |
Research Project/Internship |
3 |
VII |
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PS 4201 |
Strategy in Policy Making:
Political, Economics and Military |
3 |
VIII |
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PS 4202 |
Central Asian Studies |
3 |
VIII |
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PS 4203 |
Pakistan and the Major Powers:
Foreign Policy Analysis |
3 |
VIII |
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PS 4204 |
Muslim Political Thought |
3 |
VIII |
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PS 4299 |
Research Project/Internship |
3 |
VIII |
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|
Year 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 1101 |
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
I |
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PS 1201 |
Study of Politics |
3 |
II |
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Year 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 2101 |
Constitutions of UK and USA |
3 |
III |
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PS 2101 |
Constitutions of Pakistan and India |
3 |
IV |
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Students will have to study eight courses in two Semesters. In each
Semester, four courses will be taught with a sufficient number of
options in each Semester:
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Year 1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 7101 |
Research Methodology in Social Sciences |
3 |
I |
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PS 7102 |
Political Development and Social Change:
A contemporary Approach |
3 |
I |
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PS 7103 |
Politics of International Economics Relations |
3 |
I |
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PS 7104 |
Governance and Democracy in Pakistan |
3 |
I |
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PS 7105 |
Changing World Order: Impact on South Asia |
3 |
I |
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PS 7106 |
Rationalism and Fanaticism in Indian politics |
3 |
I |
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PS 7201 |
Policy making Issues, Processes & Priorities:
A Case Study of Pakistan |
3 |
II |
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PS 7202 |
Ethnicity and Conflict in Pakistan |
3 |
II |
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PS 7203 |
Community Development: South Asian Experience |
3 |
II |
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PS 7204 |
World Politics: Developmental Issues |
3 |
II |
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PS 7205 |
Regional Block in Contemporary Scenario |
3 |
II |
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PS 7206 |
Conflict Resolution: South Asian Model |
3 |
II |
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PS 7207 |
Human Resource Development &
Politics in South Asia |
3 |
II |
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PS 7208 |
International Terrorism: Global Perspective |
3 |
II |
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PS 7209 |
Federalism in Pakistan |
3 |
II |
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PS 7210 |
Power Politics, Participation and Policy Making in South
Asia |
3 |
II |
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PS 7211 |
Issue of Hegemony and Self-Survival: India-Pakistan Scenario |
3 |
II |
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PS 7212 |
Democracy and Elite Politics in Pakistan |
3 |
II |
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Year 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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PS 7499 |
Thesis |
12 |
III & IV |
Ph.D Political Science
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Students will have to study six courses in two Semesters. In each
Semester, three courses will be taught with a sufficient number of
options in each Semester.
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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