Course Contents

UNIT 1: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES Introduction; The concept of civilization o Introduction to the course o Civilization ● Ancient civilizations of Indus valley: Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapa ● Skills development Inquiry skill Presentation skill Teaching history: facts versus opinions ● Ideological rationale with reference to important personalities Two nation theory: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal and Quaid-eAzam Muhammad Ali Jinnah ● Factors leading to the birth of a nation Factors leading to the creation of Pakistan - Economic, Social and Political ● Factors leading to the birth of a nation Factors leading to the creation of Pakistan - Economic, Social and Political ● Struggle for Pakistan British colonization and Muslim reform movement (1857 – 1905) The struggle of independence (1905 – 1940) ● Struggle for Pakistan The Pakistan movement (1940 – 1947) The teething years (1947 – 1958) UNIT 2: LAND AND PEOPLE ● Geography of Pakistan General overview to geography of Pakistan Introduction to project work ● Map skills Globe and different types of map Skill development: map and globe reading and interpreting ● Physical features of Pakistan Physical features of Northern and Western Highlands and The Punjab Plains ● Weather and climate; Factors affecting weather and climate Factors that influence weather and climate of Pakistan Major climatic zones of Pakistan and their characteristics ● Environmental problems in Pakistan Major Natural and Human Made Disasters in Pakistan Disaster Management / Preparedness ● Movement and Human environment interactions Movement: people, goods and ideas; Humans adapt to the environment / Humans modify the environment / Humans depend on the environment. ● Population and its effects on economy Population density and distribution Population growth and its effects on economy of the country UNIT 3: BASIC ECONOMICS ● Basic Concepts of Economics Goods and services Utility Scarcity ● Economic systems Market Command Mixed ● Sectors of the economy - Agriculture Role and importance of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy Agriculture production and productivity ● Sectors of the economy – Industry Contribution of industrial sector to national economy Prospects for industrialization ● Sectors of the economy - Trade Major imports and exports of Pakistan ● Economic Development Economic development and growth Economic development of Pakistan UNIT 4: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN PAKISTAN ● The government of Pakistan Introduction Systems, levels functions and branches of government ● Objective Resolution The approval of the Objective Resolution by the Constituent Assembly Key features of the Objective Resolution Significance and impact of Objective Resolution in constitution making ● The Political and Constitutional Phases Pakistan: The early years (1947 – 1958) The Ayub Era (1958 – 1969) The Yahya Regime (1969-1971 ● The Political and Constitutional Phases The Z. A. Bhutto Era (1971-1977) The Zia Regime (1977-1988) Civillian Rule (1988-1999) Musharraf Rule (1999-2008) The 1973 Constitution ● Citizen participation The role of the citizen in a democracy; Civil society and the role of civil society Major Civil Society Organizations: Origin, Growth, Contribution and Impact ● Citizen participation Role of major political parties in politics of Pakistan UNIT 5: CONTEMPORARY PAKISTAN ● Contemporary Pakistan Politics ● Contemporary Issues Major Social, Cultural, Sectarian and Ethnic issues ● The future of Pakistan Economic Prospects Positional opportunities and threats ● Consolidation of the course ● Conclusion of the course

Course Synopsis

Pakistan Studies is the integrated, coordinated and systematic study drawing upon disciplines of social sciences such as history, geography, anthropology, economics, political science and sociology in relation to Pakistan. The Pakistan Studies course provides a background of Pakistan Movement and political development after its inception. It will also particularly cover the salient features of Pakistan i.e. land, economy, human development and domestic and international current issues. The course will provide opportunities to the prospective teachers to enhance their content knowledge in disciplines that form the core of Pakistan studies; to critically examine the content; to broaden their vision and understanding of society, democratic citizenship, respect for cultural diversity and religious harmony; to develop their range of skills such as information gathering and processing, map reading, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, communication and presentation skills; and to explore values and dispositions such as commitment to the common good and justice, to social responsibility, action and develop personal qualities like self-esteem, confidence and initiative and risk taking. The Pakistan Studies course is designed keeping in mind aims/objectives of the National Curriculum for Pakistan Studies and the topics outlined in the curriculum. This course endeavors to prepare students to be active, conscientious citizens who take informed decisions and make contributions for positive change in society.

Course Learning Outcomes

To create awareness among students about Pakistan as an enlightened nation , comparing it with the rationale and endeavors for Pakistan’s creation; To educate students about key concept in the disciplines comprising Pakistan Studies (history, geography, economics and political science); To assist students to identify various perspectives on current, persistent and controversial issues in Pakistan; identify their own position and be able to support it; To inculcate in students the sense of patriotism, tolerance, active citizenship, and respect for cultural diversity and religious harmony. To encourage students to design and implement a project to promote active and responsible citizenship;