CURRICULUM for M. PHIL IN Pakistan studies

Course work Plan for M.Phil.
NOTE:-         The students of M.Phil are required to complete and pass satisfactorily all the courses offered in both first to fourth semester from PS.701 to PS.403            (PS.701 Research Methodology PS.702 Philosophical & Political Studies of Quaid-e-Azam & Allama Iqbal. PS.703 Geography of Pakistan. PS.704. Political System of Pakistan. PS.701. Society and Culture in Pakistan. PS.702. Philosophical & Political Studies of Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai Saheed & Nawab Mir Yousuf Aziz Magsi. PS.703. Economy of Pakistan. PS.704. Media in Pakistan. PS. 701      Synopsis Writing. PS. 702          Data Collection. PS. 703     Data Analysis. PS. 701        Publications or Paper writing.            PS. 702          Thesis writing.
PS. 403          Presentation / Viva Voce).
The M.Phil Scholars belonging to other subjects are required to choose two subjects from Pakistan Studies & two subjects from their particular subject.
Requirement for M.Phil minimum 30 credit Hours. Each course shell be consist of three credit hours (8 x 3) = 24, and 3x2 = 6 credit hours for dissertation writing, compilation & conclusion. The following courses have already been approved by the Board of Studies of Pakistan Study Centre and finally approved by Academic Council of University of Balochistan, Quetta and these courses have already been implemented, while the Board of Studies of Pakistan Study Centre in its meeting held on 13-03-2014 at committee room of Pakistan Study Centre, presided by Dr. Mohammad Usman Tobawal, Acting Director of Pakistan Study Centre and attended by respectable members of the Board proposed to introduce two more courses i.e.

1. Philosophical & Political Studies of Khan Abdul samad Khan Achakzai Shaheed & Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Aziz Magsi.
2. Geography of Pakistan.

                              The Board proposed that the above two mentioned course may be implemented in anticipation of the approval of Academic Council, so that the newly enrolled scholars of M.Phil may be able to complete their courses as required by HEC and at the same equal to the internal standard.

                  The categorization of courses for First to Forth Semesters shell be as followed.

Total Marks of first semester Mid exam 60 + 40 Final Exam = 100 Marks.
Passing Marks. 50.

A student will be required to secure at least 50% marks in the internal evaluation in order to qualify for the external evaluation. The Center will issue a formal certificate of internal evaluation to each student reflecting the marks obtained by him/her according to the above mentioned criterion. The external evaluation will be done at the end of the session. The students of M.Phil are required to complete and pass all the courses (While getting 50% Marks out of 100% Marks) offered in all semesters so that they can get their DMC and Degrees.

Attendance Policy:
75% attendance is compulsory; otherwise a student will not be allowed to sit in the final exam.

Curriculum Summary
Out of the following courses, students can take any eight (08) courses of three credit hours each so as to make a total of twenty four (24) credit hours in total of thirty (30) credit hours. The remaining six (6) Credit hours are given to thesis work in two major divisions, details are given in schedule given below

Curriculum and Outlines of Courses

Introduction:

In order to create awareness among the students about the “Vision of Pakistan”, as given by our leaders during the freedom movement and after the emergence of Pakistan, the rationale of Pakistan’s creation is highlighted. This approach will, hopefully, bring an element of objectivity in explaining the creation of Pakistan. It will also educate the students about the nature of the state of Pakistan as envisioned by its leaders such as Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the Quaid-i-Azam. This approach is also useful in educating the students about the taxonomy of the state and in motivating them to develop a sense of patriotism as well as an urge for creative reconstruction.

In view of aforementioned objectives, the course framework is sought to be issue-oriented. It seeks to cover Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage since ancient times, Muslim Political Thought over the centuries, Constitutional Development since 1947, Political Systems and their functioning, Public Policies and Reforms, Agro-Industrial Projects, Urbanization, Social Change and Transformation, Political Development and Modernization, as well as the Democratization Process through Resource Development and Management, Good Governance and Mass Socialization, Mobilization and Participation. This multidimensional course framework seeks to encompass wide range of issues pertaining to nation-building and state-structure in Pakistan, and provides awareness about the remedial measures for overcoming impediments inherent in our cultural and political fabric.

The issues of Human Rights have been given equal weight, so as to provide guidelines for reshaping the Pakistani society on constructive lines, and ridding it of all sorts of evils, impediments, exploitation and oppression, as envisioned by the Quaid-i-Azam.

Since a state cannot survive without a body of citizens integrated and united as a coherent nation, the issues concerning Pakistan’s march towards actualizing its vision of a modern-liberal Islamic republic have been dealt with in some detail. 

Aims and Objectives:

• This curriculum seeks to develop students’ analytical and critical capabilities and broaden their vision. This will enable them to craft careers of their own choice. This will be done through extensive seminars and research projects for the most part. The courses seek to inculcate in students qualities of hard work, futuristic outlook and initiative to excel by way of healthy competition. These courses will make the students the most sought after persons in the job market and by the employers due to their perceptible outstanding merits in the fields of teaching and research.
• To gratify the need of the nation to produce the researchers and scholars. Who can write political issues, social life, economic development, religions and intellectual activities with respect to development in Pakistan.
• To produce such academics who can teach this discipline in schools, colleges and universities at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Teaching Learning Strategies:

• Lectures by the Teacher
• Tutorials, Assignments and Seminars
• Book Reviews
• Group Discussions and Presentations
• A Compulsory Term Paper

NOTE:                      
The M.Phil Scholars belongs from other disciplines are required to choose two subjects from Compulsory Courses of Pakistan Studies & two subjects from their particular disciplines in optional subjects of Pakistan Study center .

Compulsory Courses:
FIRST (1ST) SEMESTER

SECOND (2ND ) SEMESTER

Thesis Work of total Six (06) credit Hours                        
THIRD (3RD) SEMESTER

FOURTH  (4TH ) SEMESTER

ARRANGEMENT OF COURSES

 FIRST SEMESTER
(Total Credit hours in this Semester are 12 only)

SECOND SEMESTER
(Total Credit hours in this Semester are 12 only)

NOTE: 0ne (1) Article to be published in HEC recognized Journal during this semester.

THIRD SEMESTER
(Total Credit hours in 3rd and 4th Semester are 06 only)

NOTE: 0ne (1) Article to be published in HEC recognized Journal during this semester.

DETAILS OF COURSE OUTLINES

Course code: PS- 701

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Course Description:
This course focuses on the concept and methodology of research writing. It also orients the students with basic tools and methods of research. It enlightens them with the styles and trends of writings related to the targeted subject matter.

Aims & Objectives:
After studying this course, the students will be able to:

• Do research independently by following research tools and methodology.
• Create objectivity in writings, while passes through the process of analyzing the issue and developing theories.
• Develop historical consciousness with respect to the subject matter in their disciplines.

Course Outline:
1. Introduction
a. Definition and Scope of Research
b. Importance of Research
c. Scientific Method of Research
d. Quantitative and Qualitative Research
2. Types and Classification of Research
a. Basic Research
b. Applied Research
c. Action Research

3. Sampling Techniques
a. Sampling
b. Interview
c. Observation
d. Questionnaire
e. Document Analysis

4.  Methods of Data Analysis
a. Statistical Method
b. SPSS Computer Program

5.  References Method
a. Foot Notes/End Notes
b. Literature Cited
c. Bibliography

Books Recommended: 

• Chicago University. 1992. Chicago Manual of Style.
• Fowler, Floyd J. 1993. Survey Research Methods. London: Sage Publications.
• Gay, L.R. and Dahl, P.O. 1999. Research Methods for Business and Management. London: Macmillan.
• Gibaldi, Joseph and Achtert, Walter S. 1995. Modern Language Association Handbook for writers of research papers. New York: MLA.
• Gilreath, Charles L. 1984. Computerized Literature Searching. London & Boulder: Westview Press.
• Goode, William J. and Hatt, Paul K. 1952. Methods in Social Research. New York: McGraw Hill Ltd.
• Mc Neill, Patrick. 1985. Research Methods. London and New York: Routledge. This ed. 1990.
• Nachmias, Chava and Nachmias, David. 1981. Research Methods in the Social Sciences. London: St. Martin Press.
• Popper, Karl. 1959. The Logic of Scientific Discovery. London: Hutchinson, 1980 edition.
• Sanford Labovitz and Robert Hagedorn. 1985. Introduction to Social Research. New York: Mc Graw-Hill Book Coy.
• Saunders, William B and Pinhey, Thomas K. 1974. The Conduct of Social Research. New York: Holt; Rinehart and Winston.

Course code: PS- 702

Philosophical & Political Thoughts of Quaid-e-Azam & Allama Iqbal

Course Description:

The political thought of the Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Mohammad Iqbal will be discussed in a philosophical way. So that the students should be able to understand how the ideas leading to the birth of Pakistan were created and how they came to be expressed through religious (Islamic) and linguistic (Urdu) symbols. This will enable them to understand the political trends among the Muslim countries and communities of South Asia in the light of Jinnah and Iqbal’s thoughts.

Aims & Objectives:

After studying this course, the students will be able to:

• Understand Quaid-i-Azam and Allama Muhammad Iqbal and their role as Muslim personalities.
• Create nationalism in the light of Quaid and Iqbal views
• Develop ideas regarding the historical and intellectual background of the creation of Pakistan and providing the learners with the skills of continuing  education, futuristic and objective.

Course Outline:

1. Basis & Objectives of the Political Philosophy of Allama Iqbal.
2. Iqbal’s Political & Social Concepts.
3. Iqbal in the Political reawakening in the Muslims of the sub-continent & the Muslim world.
4. Iqbal & the Ummah – Renaissance of the past glory.
5. Quaid-e-Azam’s life and career.
   i.          Quaid As Politician.
   ii.         Quaid as Nation Builder and Founder of Pakistan.
   iii         Quaid as Ideologue.

Recommended Books:

• Afzal . M. Rafique ,  Speeches and statements of the M.Ali Jinnah, Research Society of Pakistan, Uuniv of Punjab: Lahore, 1966.
• _______,   Qaid-i-azam M.A Jinnah, Research Society of Pakistan Univ: of Punjab: Lahore, 1979.
• Ahmed. Dr.riaz,   Qaid- e- Azam  perception of Islam and Pakistan Alvi publishers: Rawalpnidi, 1990.
• B.A Dar, Letters and writing of Iqbal,  Iqbal Academy: Karachi, 1967
• Jeoffrey V.H,  Iqbal vision and Pakistan today Royal Book Company:Karachi,2003.
• Khatana, Manzoor H,  Iqbal Book trader man chambers: Lahore, 1992.
• Khalid shamsul Hassan,  Qaid –e- Azam unrealized dream, Royal Book company: Karachi, 1991
• M. Anwar,  Qaid- e- Azam Jinnah a selected bibliography, National publishing house: Karachi, 1969.
• Nadeem Shafiq Malik,  The Political Sagacity of Iqbal.  S.M.Printer: Karachi,1989.
• Nazeer Siddiqi,  Iqbal and Radharashman,  Pak American Commercial Ltd: Rawalpindi, 1989.
• Saleem M. Qureshi,  The Political of Jinnah,  Royal Book Company: Karachi, 1988.
• siddiqui Dr.m.ali,  Qaid-e-Azam a chronology Qaid-e-Azam Academy: Karachi, 1981.

Course code: PS- 703

Geography of Pakistan
Course Description:

This course attempts to import knowledge about the Pakistan’s physical, socio-economic environment with special reference to land, population, human settlements and resources and related human activities.

Aims & Objectives:

• On completion of this course it is expected from the students that they would have in-depth knowledge regarding their country’s geographical and political importance in the region.
• This also enhances the better utilization of resources for the economic development of the country.

Course Outline:

• Introduction

Location of Pakistan, Its Boundaries, Genesis of Pakistan.

• Physical Features of Pakistan (Physiographic) and land forms. Mountains, Plains, Rivers, deserts, Coasts
• Climate of Pakistan
• Population of Pakistan, urbanization, Population Growth, rural-Urban distribution of population.  
• Resources, Agriculture, Irrigation, Minerals  and Industries
• Physiographic of Balochistan, mountains, Plans and rivers, deserts.
• Major socio-economic and Political Problems of Pakistan

Recommended Books:

• Khan, F.K  A Geography of Pakistan: Oxford University press 2001.
• Khan, J.A.     The Climate of Pakistan: Rehbar Publishers: Karachi 1993.
• Chaudary, G. W.          Pakistan: London, Scorpion Publisher 1988.
• Ahmad, S.A   Pakistan: Oxford University Press: Karachi 1990.
• Anwar, M.     Pakistan Geography: National Book Service Lahore 2000.
• Kureshy, K.U. A Geography of Pakistan: National Book Service Pakistan 1991.
• Huma Naz Sethi, The Environment of Pakistan: University of Cambridge 2005.
• K.U.Kureshy, A geography of Pakistan: Oxford university press Karachi 1977.
• Fazal karim, A geography of Pakistan; Oxford University press lahore1991.
• Kazi Saidullaha, Tepography of Pakistan: Carvan book house Lahore2003.

Course code: PS- 704

Political System of Pakistan

Course Description:

Pakistan, since its birth, has been facing constant political and constitutional crises, where parliamentary democracy is yet to be established on firm footing. Therefore, it is important to study the constitutional and political developments in Pakistan. The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the nature and direction of the constitutional and political developments in Pakistan. A special focus shall be on the role of the political leadership and that of military- bureaucratic leadership in the political institutionalization in Pakistan.

Aims & Objectives:
After completing this course, the students will be able to:

• Understand the constitutional and political issues and problems and the causes of the dilemma of parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.
• Comprehend the working of the administrative and political machinery.
• Analyze the security dilemmas of Pakistan.

Course Outline:

1. The Emergence of Pakistan.

2.   Ideology of Pakistan – National Interest & National Integration.

• Democracy in Pakistan
• The Role of Military in Pakistan
• Provincial autonomy in Pakistan.
• Constitutions in Pakistan
  i)   Salient features of the constitution of Pakistan 1956.
  ii)  Salient features of the constitution of Pakistan 1962.
• Detailed Studies of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
• The Role of Religion in the Politics of Pakistan.

Recommended Books:

• Ahmed, S.M. Lectures on Pakistan Administration: The Educational Book Depot Hyderabad Pakistan, 1953.
• Bahadur, Kalim, Democracy in Pakistan Crisis and Conflicts, New Delhi: Har Anand Publishers, 1998.
• Baxter, Graig and Razi Wasti, Syed, ed, Pakistan Authortanisim in the 1980s, Lahore, Vanguard Book Ltd, 1991.
• Chaudhary, G. W. Constitutional Development in Pakistan, London: Longman Group Ltd., 1959.
• _______. Pakistan Transition from Military to Civilian Rule England: Scorpion Publishing Ltd., 1988.
• Craig Baxter & Charles H. Kennedy (edited), Pakistan: 2002, Oxford University Press, Karachi, 2001.
• Ebrahim, Sheikh, The Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, (PLD Publishers, Lahore, 1999).
• Government of Pakistan, Constituent Assembly debates: 1947-2011
• Kennedy, Charles H; ed; Pakistan-1992, Lahore, West Press Pak-Book Company, 1993, Publishers, Lahore, 1999).

Course code: PS- 707

Society and Culture in Pakistan

Course Description:

The focus of this course is on the society and culture of Pakistan. It discusses the evolution and growth of societal norms and cultural patterns and highlights the multiplicity and diversity of Pakistani society and culture.
Aims & Objectives:
After studying this course, the students will be able to:

• Comprehend the basis of Pakistani society and culture
• Appreciate the cultural diversity of Pakistan
• Understand the conflict between modern and transitional values

Course Outline:

•  An Introduction to Society and Culture:
• Social systems and levels of social organization. The individual and social organization. The group structure of society. Basic patterns of social organization.
• The concept of culture. The impact of culture. Cultural diversity.  Cultural adaptation and changes. Sub-culture. Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism

2. Stratification and social change:
 Strata and classes. Inequality. Status and lifestyle. Social mobility. Class and society. Traditional society versus modern society. Transformation process of society from traditionalism to modernization. Different perspectives regarding modernization.
3. Cultural Institutions:
a. Family. Religion, Economic and Political Institutions
b. Pakistan Society
4. Main Cultures of Pakistan:
The Balochistan, Khabyer Pashtoonkhwah, Sindh, and Punjab. Its Unity in diversity. Modernization and its impact on society. Urbanization, Impact of urbanization. Internal and international migration. Positive and negative factors. Impact of migration on society.
5. Social problem:
Poverty, Old Age, Prejudice, Unemployment, Drug Peddling, Crime, Feuds, Inequality, Conservatism, and Status of women.

6. National identity:
Forces and factors of national integration. Question of nationalities and ethnicity. Crisis of cultural identity.

Recommended Books:

• Taj Mohammad Bargees, Baloch Nationalism its origin and Development, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 2006.
• Dr. Jameel Jalibi, Pakistan: The Identity of Culture, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 1996.
• Muhammad Yousaf Abbasi, Pakistani Culture: A Profile, National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, Islamabad, 1992. 
• Mushtaq-ur-Rahman, Land and Life in Sindh, Ferozsons (Pvt), Lahore, Pakistan, 1993.
• Syed Abdul Quddus, Sindh, The Land of Indus Civilization, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 1992.
• Syed Abdul Quddus, The North West Frontier of Pakistan, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 1992.
• Syed Abdul Quddus, Punjab, The Land of Beauty, Love and Mysticism, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 1992.
• Ishiaq Hussain Qureshi, The Pakistani Way of Life, Royal Book Company, Karachi, 1988.
• M Siddiq Kalim, Pakistan: A Cultural Spectrum, Arslan Publications, Lahore, 1973.
• Gray Ferrao, Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective, Thomson Learning, Wadsworth, Stamford, 2001.

Books in Urdu:

• Khalid Pervez Malik, Pujnab Aur Ahl-e-Punjab, Ilm-o-Irfan Publishers, Lahore, 2002.
• Syed Faizi, Pakista`n Ek Tehzibi Vahdat, West Pakistan Urdu Academy, Lahore, 1977.
• Khalid Saeed Butt, Quami Tashakhus Aur Saqafat, Idara Saqafat-e-Pakistan, Islamabad. 1983.
• Syed Abdullah, Cuture Ke Masala, Sheikh Ghulam Ali & Sons Publishers, Lahore, 1977.
• M.K. Pikulin, Baloch, Takhliqat Publishers, Lahore, 1995.
• Anjam Sultan Shahbaz, Aqwam-e-Punjab, Book Corner, Jehlum(s.a)
• Kausari Azad, Pakistani Culture Ki Mukhtalif Jehtain, Republican Books, 1988.

Course code: PS- 706

Philosophical & Political Thoughts and Strategies of Khan Abdul Samad Khan Shaheed & Nawab Mir Yousuf Aziz Magsi

Course Description & Objectives:  

The Philosophical & Political Studies of Khan Abdul Samad Khan Shaheed & Nawab Mir Yousuf Aziz Magsi the will be discussed in a historical way. So that the students should be able to understand how these ideas lead to the birth nationalism in their native land and how they came to be expressed their thoughts as linguistic symbols. This will enable them to understand the political trends among the people of Balochistan, as well as other communities of Pakistan, South Asia and other nations of the world.

Course Outline:

1. Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai Shaheed Life and Career.
2. Basis & objective of the Political Philosophy of Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai Saheed.
3. Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai Shaheed political & social concepts.
4. Khan Abdul Samad Khan Achakzai Shaheed as Literary person.
5. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Aziz Magsi Life and Career.
6. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Aziz Magsi as politician.
7. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Aziz Magsi Vision for political.
8. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Aziz Magsi as Literary person.

Recommended Books:

1. Mac Munn Lt: General,   Afghanistan from radius to Amanullah, Mansoor Bokhari, Ghoshae Abad, Quetta, 1969.
2. luni A. Aziz,  Afghanistan of the Frontier Passes, Sohail Ahmed, New Quetta book stall, Quetta, 1992.
3. BM.kutty,  Bizenjo , Pakistan Study Center, University of Karachi, 2009.
4. M.S korejo, The frontier Gandhi, Oxford University Press, Karachi, 1994.
5. Dr.S. qalb-i-abid, Muslim struggle for independents, Sang-e-meel Publication Lahore, 1997.
6. Baloch Dr. Ali Dost, Balochi  Divan, Gausha-e-adab Jinnah Road Quetta, 2007.
7. Ghano Prof. Abdul Ghani Khan, Babai Pashtoon hor Pashtoon Khuwa (Jild 1, 2 & 3), Kalat Press, Jinnah Road, Quetta, 1990.
8. Bugti. Aziz Mohammad, Balochistan Shukhsihaat Ky Aainy Me, Fiction House, 18 Mazang Road, Lahore, 1996.
9. Baloch Akhtar Ali, Balochistan Ky Naamwar Shukhsihaat, Royal Book Company, POBox No.7737, Sadar Karachi, 1994.
10. Roman Prof. M. Anwar, Balochistan Gazetteers, Ghoshai Adab, Jinnah Road, Quetta,  1988.
11. Khan Prof. A.G. & Biryalai Ghalib, Pashtoon Perception, United Printers, Quetta, 2005.

Course code: PS- 707

Economic Development in Pakistan

Introduction / Objectives:
The course has been designed to enable the students understand various dimension of Pakistan economy in the light of past experience. There are a number of important issues that need to be addressed at the time of evaluating the record of economic growth over more then fifty years.

With the passage of time transition from the traditional concerns to the issues like environment, human resource development, poverty alleviation and empowerment has taken place. It is now believed that meaningful economic development has to be sustainable, participatory, environmentally responsible and distributive. The single minded focus on growth has been replaced by a very large number of other equally important criteria.  Based on these themes the course of economics of Pakistan will consist of three parts viz

A. Key concept and term of economics having relevance to Pakistan economy
B. Economic institutions and
C. Major economic issues and developments.

Course Outline:
1. Basic features of economy and infrastructure.
2. Development planning in Pakistan during the first, second and third fiveyear plans.
3. Pakistan’s development planning experience during the short termplanning period: 1970 – 77. 4. Development planning of Pakistan during the fifth, sixth and seventh five-year plans.
5. Obstacles in the way of economic development in Pakistan.
6. Factors promoting economic development in Pakistan
7. Human resource development
8. Agriculture development in Pakistan and reforms
9. Industrial development in Pakistan and labour trade unions
10. Role of informal sector
11. Fiscal relation between federal and provincial governments/regional disparities 
12. External determinants of Pakistan economy
13. Poverty in Pakistan.

Recommended Books:

1. H. Gardezi and Jamil Rashid, Pakistan: The Unstable State. Lahore: Vanguard Books, 1983.
2. Khan, Shahrukh Rafi. 50 Years of Pakistan's Economy: Traditional Topics and Contemporary Concerns. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1999. 
3. Nabi, Ijaz. Agarian Economy of Pakistan: Issues and Policies. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1986. 
4. Govt. of Pakistan, Annual Report 2002-2003: Review of Economy, State Bank of Pakistan. 2003. 
5. Haque, Irfan-Ul. Compendium of Pakistan Economy. Karachi: Royal Book Company, 1987.  6. S M, Huda, Economic Development of Pakistan: From Self Reliance to Debt Ridden Economy. Karachi: Royal Book Company, 1996 
7. Saeed Khawaja, Amjad. Economy of Pakistan 2000-2001. Karachi: Institute of Business Management , 2001 
8. Uzair, Mohammad. Economy of Pakistan: Perspective and Problems. Lahore: Royal book Company, 2004.  
9. Ahmad, Khurshid. Elimination of Riba from the Economy. Islamabad: Institute of Policy Studies, 1995. 
10. Willaim E, James. Foundations of Pakistan Political Economy: Towards an Agenda for the 1990s. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1992. 

Course code: PS- 708

Mass Media and Communication in Pakistan

Introduction / Objectives:

The Mass Communication Program strives to provide students with a creative, diverse, and challenging academic environment that encourages initiative and promotes an examination of human values, cultural differences, and social questions and seeks to prepare students for areas in the print and telecommunications media sectors.

Course Outline:

1. Evolution of Mass Media and Communication: Global and Regional (South Asia).
2. Basic Concepts of Mass Media and Communication.
3. Dimensions of Mass Media and Communication.
• Public opinion.
• Party/group politics
• Propaganda
• Psychological warfare.
4. Mass Media and Communication Tools.
A. Conventional (prior to scientific revolution)
B. Modern:
• Print and Electronic media
• Information Technology
5. Role of Journalism in the creation of Pakistan.
6. Development of Mass Media in Pakistan.
7. Role of Mass Media in national integration.
Recommended Books:

1. Wosley and Compbel, Berlo K. David. Exploring Journalism, The Process of Communication. 2. Scraw, Wilbur. The Process of Mass Communication
3. Khurshid,  Abdus Salam. Journalism in Pakistan 
4. Siddiqui, Idrees. Radio – Journalism in Pakistan.  Lahore: Feroz Sons,1991.
5. Francois, William E. An Introduction to Mass Communication & Mass Media. 
6. Vennis, Defleur. Introduction to Mass Communication, Houghton Mifflin Co.2000.
7. Jabbar, Javed. Media Laws in Pakistan, Karachi: Royal Books, 1999.
8. Barran, Stanley J. & Dennis K. Davis Belwond. Mass Communication Theory.1995.
9. Defleur, Melbin & Sandra Ball Rokesh, Theories of Mass Communication. London, 1994.
10. Stevenson, Nick. Understanding Media Culture. London, 1995.

COURSE WORK OF M.PHIL MANAGEMENT SCINECE,
PAKISTAN STUDY CENTRE.

FIRST (1ST ) SEMESTER.

PS (MS) 703 .       3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

Knowledge Management

The course aims to provide information about the contents and skills strategically required to manage individuals and organizational intellectual assets. It intends to describe an in-depth detail about various perspectives and philosophies of KM relating the human capital and the use of IT for its management. This cross-disciplinary approach will equip the students with holistic overview of strategic framework of KM and KM process model. The idea about socio-cultural issues and KM will significantly lead the students from conceptualization to practical implications of KM. It further provides information about the challenges and issues of KM by in-depth analysis of capturing and building knowledge repository within workplace, and pitfalls and remedies.

• Knowledge Management Perspectives in Organizations
• Knowledge management perspectives
• Evolution of KM
• Objectives and Principles of knowledge management
• Essential Pillars of KM
• KM as a success factor in change management
• Concepts and Philosophies for Knowledge and  Knowledge Management
• Philosophies of knowledge and learning in organization
• Domains of knowledge
• Typologies of knowledge
• Categorizing Knowledge
• Core knowledge
• Advanced knowledge
• Innovative knowledge
• Preserving and applying human expertise
• Using past history explicitly as knowledge
• Knowledge elicitation: converting tacit knowledge to explicit
• Discovering new knowledge: Data mining
• Approaches of knowledge transfer
• Knowledge Strategy Framework
• Knowledge as strategic reserve for organization
• Linking knowledge to strategy
• Strategic framework of Knowledge management
• Mapping the organization’s competitive knowledge position
• Gap Analysis
• Exploration and Exploitation
• Choosing strategy for KM
• Internal vs. external knowledge strategy
• Aggressive vs. conservative knowledge strategy
• Guidelines for effective knowledge strategy formulation
• Leveraging organizational culture through sustainable KM
• Knowledge Management Process Models
• Major theoretical knowledge management models
• Viewing organizational strategy and KM strategy
• Need identification for knowledge
• Sharing of knowledge
• Develop and support communities of practices
• Creation of knowledge
• Managing knowledge repository of knowledge updates
• Measurement of KM processes
• Considerations of “knowledge-pull” and “knowledge-push”
• Strategic implications of KM models
• Socio-Cultural Issues Relating to KM
• Knowledge intensive organizations and knowledge workers
• Impact of socio-cultural factors on human capital
• Managing Communities of practices
• Critical perspective of CoPs
• Cross community knowledge process
• Power, politics, conflicts and knowledge processes
• Knowledge management & leadership
• Challenges and Issues for KM
• Capturing intellectual expertise
• Building knowledge acquisition assets
• Major barriers and pitfalls in KM
• Remedies to overcome barriers
• Practice based perspective of information & communication technologies and KM
• What to expect: Future of KM

Suggested Readings:

• Donald Hislop, (2009), Knowledge Management in Organizations, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press.
• Irma Becerra-Fernandez, Avelino Gonzalez, Rajiv Sabherwal (2004). Knowledge Management Challenges, Solutions, and Technologies (edition with accompanying CD). Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-13-709931-0.

References:

• ClydeHolesapple (2004). Handbook on Knowledge Management 1: Knowledge Matters, Springer-VerlagBerlin, Germany.
• Filamon A. Uriarte, JR  (2008). Introduction to Knowledge Management, ASEAN Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Todd R. Grof, Thomas P. Jones (2003), Introduction to Knowledge Management: KM in Business, Amazon.

PS (MS) 704         3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

Advance Qualitative Research Methods

This course is designed to equip students with broader perspective of qualitative research methods. It provides a thorough outlook about research, various principal terminologies and research process. The course aims to present a deeper insight about methodology along with various approaches of methodology and aspects of theory. It covers qualitative data collection techniques, research design and analysis approaches. It further provides knowledge about research writing and various ethical issues in qualitative research.

• An Overview of Research
• What is research
• Principal terminologies
• Epistemology and ontology
• Validity and reliability
• Deduction and induction
• Qualitative and quantitative methods
• Research strategies
• Taxonomy of research methodology
• Methodology of handling research data
• Research process
• The Meanings of Methodology
• Various approaches
• Positivist social science
• Interpretive social science
• Critical social science
• Feminist and postmodern research 
• Theory and Research
• Social theory versus ideology
• Aspects of theory
• Qualitative Research Design
• Qualitative orientation towards research
• Qualitative research design issues
• Various models for qualitative research designs
• Measurements in qualitative research
• Scales of measurement
• Considerations for measurement process
• Qualitative conceptualization and operationalization
• Sampling for qualitative research
• Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
• Data collection approaches for qualitative research
• Field research
• Historical-comparative research
• Focus group
• Ethnography
• Observation
• Qualitative interviewing
• Study design and rigour
• Analysis of qualitative data
• Comparing methods of data analysis
• Data reduction
• Screening
• Coding and concept formation
• Other techniques
• Data Analysis using data displays
• Flow charts
• Pareto charts
• Ishikawa charts
• Non-standard charts
• Writing About Research
• Getting started
• Giving structure to writing
• Preparing a research proposal
• Considerations for quality in writing
• Writing styles
• Engaging with literature
• Person and tense
• Use of academic English
• Writing and effective abstract
• Citing references
• Ethics in Research
• Ethical Issues in research process
• Basic categories of ethical responsibilities
• Ethical issues and human participates in research
• Ethical issues in non human subjects in research
• Ethical issues and scientific integrity

Suggested Readings:

• Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill (2009), Research Methods of Business Students, 3rd edition, Pearson Education.
• Sherri L. Jackson, (2005), Research Methods- A Modular Approach, Thomson Wadsworth.
• Michal Quin Patton, (2002) Qualitative Research & Evaluation Method, 3rd edition, Sage Publication Inc.

References:

• Prof. David Silverman, (2000) Doing Qualitative Research, Sage Publication Inc.
• Steven J. Taylor, Robert Bogdan (1998) Introduction to Qualitative Research Method, 3rd edition, Wiley Publication.

 

PS (MS) 705         3 CH                                                            Marks 100.

READINGS IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

This course is organized around the field's most discussed themes: leadership, motivation, individuals in teams and groups, effects of the work environment on individuals, power and influence, and organizational change. Within each of these thematic sections, the readings are presented chronologically so students can understand the development of specific theories, as well as the overall development of the field of organizational behavior.

Methodology to be used
The instructor will design a course around most discussed themes in the field of organizational behavior by selecting important articles (classics and recent) published in journals related to the OB field (e.g., Journal of Organizational Behavior and Harvard Business Review). Students will be asked to study, review, and present the empirical reports and theoretical reviews of research in the field of organizational behavior, wherever in the world that work is conducted. The articles selected will focus on research and theory in all topics associated with organizational behavior within and across individual, group and organizational levels of analysis, including:

• At the individual level: personality, perception, beliefs, attitudes, values, motivation, career behavior, stress, emotions, judgment, and commitment.
• At the group level: size, composition, structure, leadership, power, group affect, and politics.
• At the organizational level: structure, change, goal-setting, creativity, and human resource management policies and practices.
• Across levels: decision-making, performance, job satisfaction, turnover and absenteeism, diversity, careers and career development, equal opportunities, work-life balance, identification, organizational culture and climate, inter-organizational processes, and multi-national and cross-national issues.
• Research methodologies in studies of organizational behavior.

Recommended Journals
Journal of Organizational Behavior
Harvard Business Review
Journal of Management
Research in Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes
Journal of Applied Psychology
Personnel Psychology
Leadership Quarterly
Work and Stress
Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Administrative Sciences Quarterly

PS (MS) 706         3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

LEADERSHIP

This course provides an opportunity for students to focus on leadership in the information professions from both theoretical and practical perspectives.  The course employs theoretical concepts and models, coupled with case studies based on the experiences of leaders within the profession to understand how to develop leadership potential in oneself and others.
Contents

• The nature and importance of leadership
• Traits, motives, and characteristics of leaders
• Charismatic and transformational leadership
• Leadership behaviors, attitudes, and styles
• Contingency leadership
• Situational leadership
• Politics and leadership
• Leaders influence tactics
• Leadership in teams
• Coaching
• Creativity and innovation
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Strategic leadership
• Cross-cultural leadership skills
• Leadership development

Text Book
Andrew J. DuBrin (2010). Leadership: Research Findings, Practice, and Skills (7th Edition). South-Western Cengage Learning.
Reference Book

• Roberts, S. and Rowley, J. (2008). Leadership: The challenge for the information profession.London: Facet Publishing.

 

PS (MS) 707         3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

This course presents the performance appraisal process as an opportunity to strengthen the performance of those being managed, and formalizes the communication process used therein.  While they are both components of the overall performance management process, students will learn that developing individual performance development plans for employees is different from conducting an annual performance review.  Students will learn how to use the “SMART” approach to devise appropriate annual performance objectives.  Tips and techniques for effectively coaching your staff and monitoring performance during the performance management process will be discussed. Students will have several opportunities to practice what they learn through role plays, case studies, and other activities.  As a result of this course, students will significantly enhance their ability to give and receive objective and constructive performance feedback.

CONTENTS

1. Nature of performance management
2. The conceptual framework of performance management
3. Performance management systems
4. Approaches to managing performance management
5. Dealing with under-performers
6. Goal setting in performance management
7. Feedback and the role of 360 degree feedback
8. Performance reviews
9. Analyzing and assessing performance
10. Coaching and Mentoring (Optional)
11. Performance management surveys
12. Performance management models
13. Reactions to performance management (Optional)
14. Managing organizational performance
15. Managing team performance
16. Developing performance management
17. Performance management and Line managers
18. Evaluating performance management

Text Books

1. Michael Armstrong. Armsrong’s Handbook of Performance Management: An evidence-based guide to delivering high performance (4th Edition). Kogan Page.
2. Richard S Williams. Managing Employee Performance: Design and implementation in organizations. Thomson Learning

COURSE WORK OF M.PHIL MANAGEMENT SCINECE,
PAKISTAN STUDY CENTRE.

SECOND (2ND) SEMESTER.

PS (MS) 703 .       3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
The Course attempts to provide an overview of governance discourses, models, issues and approaches and concept of NPM. It provides a thorough analysis of comparative governance models of other developed and developing countries and issues of Pakistan governance. The course elaborates the processes, procedures, functions theories and principles of good governance and E-governance for public interest. It also outlines the contemporary issues relevant to governance and its operational context. 

Governance and New Public Management

• Governance and its Evolution
• The Concept and Evolution of New Public Management
• From New Public Management to Governance
• Changing Patterns of Governance

Marketization of the State

• Dichotomy of Politics-Administration
• Significance of Managerial Approach to Governance
• Marketization: New Public Management and Citizen as Consumer
• “ Concept of “Public Market” and Role in the “Delivery of Public Good”

   

  Governance Models

• Centralization, Decentralization and Convergence Models
• Corporate Governance Model
• Good Governance
• E-Governance

   

  Contemporary Issues in Governance & NPM
• Business-Governmental Society Relationships
• Globalization, Free Trade and Internationalization of Corporate Domination
• Mass Media in Articulating the Ruling Ideas and Values
• Regulation, Deregulation and State Restructuring
• Civil Society, NGOs and Alliances

 

Comparative Study of Governance Models
i.          Analysis of Other Developed and Underdeveloped Nations Governance

Governance NPM in the Global Era:
i.          Significance of the Issue of Governance in the Contemporary World
ii.         Comparative Study of Governance Models

• Changes Brought about to New Political Economy
• Concept of Social Cohesion and Social Exclusion
• Ethics, Governance and Public Service

 

READING LIST

• F. Fukuyama State building: Governance and World Order in the 21st century.
• Daniel Kaufmann, Corruption, Governance and Security: Challenges for the Rich Countries and the World.
• Tom Christensen, Per Lægreid: New Public Management, Amazon.com
• Per Lægreid, KoenVerhoest: Governance of Public Sector Organization

 

PS (MS) 704.        3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

The M.Phil/Ph.D student will be required to go through an extensive literature review of a topic in consultation with the Research Supervisor within the domain of management sciences. Students will be able to explore and review the books in the selected area to enhance and synthesize knowledge. The Research Supervisor will be the Course Inchange and shall be responsible for evaluating the students. At the end of semester, the student will have to submit a report with a presentation before IRC.

PS (MS) 705.        3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

This course presents the performance appraisal process as an opportunity to strengthen the performance of those being managed, and formalizes the communication process used therein. While they are both components of the overall performance management process, students will learn that developing individual performance development plans for employees is different from conducting an annual performance review. Students will learn how to use the ―SMART‖ approach to devise appropriate annual performance objectives. Tips and techniques for effectively coaching your staff and monitoring performance during the performance management process will be discussed. Students will have several opportunities to practice what they learn through role plays, case studies, and other activities. As a result of this course, students will significantly enhance their ability to give and receive objective and constructive performance feedback.

CONTENTS
1. Nature of performance management
2. The conceptual framework of performance management
3. Performance management systems
4. Approaches to managing performance management
5. Dealing with under-performers
6. Goal setting in performance management
7. Feedback and the role of 360 degree feedback
8. Performance reviews
9. Analyzing and assessing performance
10. Coaching and Mentoring (Optional)
11. Performance management surveys
12. Performance management models
13. Reactions to performance management (Optional)
14. Managing organizational performance
15. Managing team performance
16. Developing performance management
17. Performance management and Line managers
18. Evaluating performance management

Text Books

1. Michael Armstrong. Armsrong’s Handbook of Performance Management: An evidence-based guide to delivering high performance (4th Edition). Kogan Page.
2. Richard S Williams. Managing Employee Performance: Design and implementation in organizations. Thomson Learning

 

PS (MS) 706.        3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide a conceptual and operational understanding of the key aspects of human resources staffing functions, including job analysis, recruitment, assessment, selection, and performance evaluation. At the completion of this class, students should be able to design and implement an effective and legally defensible staffing system tailored to organizational requirements. They should also be able to evaluate existing staffing programs for efficaciousness and legal compliance. LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic processes and principles related to organizational staffing.
2. Understand the Canadian legal environment as it relates to recruitment and selection of human resources.
3. Understand the scientific foundation of recruitment and selection research and practice.
4. Appreciate the contribution of recruitment and selection practices to organizational effectiveness.
5. Recognize the importance of having the results of empirical research on recruitment and selection informs the use of these practices in organizational settings.
6. Appreciate the influence of individual, job-related, and organizational characteristics on the attraction of job applicants.
7. Know the advantages and disadvantages of various types of psychological tests that may be used in the selection of human resources.
8. Know the limitations of traditional employment interviewing methods and the advantages of structured employment interviews

9. Critically evaluate the recruitment and selection practices being used by organizations.
10. Contribute to the improvement of an organization’s recruitment and selection practices.

These learning objectives will be accomplished through lectures, videos, discussions, and projects.

COURSE CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION TO RECRUITMENT
1.1. Nature of recruitment
1.2. Attracting qualified applicants
1.3. Adhering to standards of excellence
1.4. Applicant expectations versus employer expectations

2. SOURCES OF RECRUITMENT
2.1. Proactive versus reactive recruitment
2.2. Traditional versus innovative recruitment sources
2.3. Electronic recruiting

3. INTERVIEW PREPARATION
3.1. Job analysis and job description
3.2. Person job-fit
3.3. Planning the interview questions
3.4. Considerations in employment legislations
3.5. Diversity and discrimination issues

4. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
4.1. Competency based questions
4.2. Open-ended, probing, closed ended questions etc
4.3. Questioning techniques for different stages of the interview
4.4. Components of effective interview

5. TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEW
5.1. Exploratory interviews
5.2. Telephone screening interview
5.3. Video screening interview
5.4. HR interviews
5.5. Departmental interviews
5.6. Panel interviews
5.7. Stress interviews
5.8. Documenting the interview

6. PREEMPLOYMENT TESTING
6.1. Test validation and administration
6.2. Testing policies and programs
6.3. Computer-Based testing

7. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REFERENCES
7.1. References
7.2. Background checks
7.3. Legal considerations
7.4. Use of social networks in hiring

8. SELECTION
8.1. Selection process
8.2. Selection meeting
8.3. Dealing with rejected applicants
8.4. Informing selected candidates

9. ORIENTATION
9.1. Organizational orientation program
9.2. Departmental orientation program
9.3. Web-based orientation program (Optional)

Text Books

Diane Arthur Recruiting, Interviewing, selecting and orienting new employees Latest Edition. Arthur Associates Management Consultants, Ltd.
2. Sandra Bunting. The Interviewer’s Handbook: Successful interviewing techniques for the workplace. Kogan Page Limited

 

PS (MS) 707.        3 CH                                                           Marks 100.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Training and development in organizations is usually defined as planned activities directed at enhancing the learning of job-relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes by members or employees of the organization. Almost invariably, the goal is to improve on-the-job performance so as to enhance the overall effectiveness of the organization and/or to increase the likelihood that organizational goals will be reached. This course will familiarize students with the training and development function. Topics covered in this course will include: training needs assessment, the development of specific training objectives, the planning and delivery of instruction, relevant learning principles, and the development and implementation of criteria and procedures for evaluation of training. Thus the course provides a general framework for examining and revising existing training programs and for establishing new, viable training programs. In addition, special training topics will be explored based on students' interests.

LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students will possess the following competencies:
1. Understanding of the issues in managing the training and development function and its relation to corporate objectives and performance.
2. Ability to design training programs including consideration of training needs and objectives, principles of learning, appropriate selection and use of training methods, management development methods, and career development methods, transfer of training to the job, evaluation of training, costing of training programs.
3. Awareness of ethical and equity issues affecting training and development in organizations.
4. Ability to conduct training needs analysis including job analysis, person analysis, and organization analysis.
5. Write measurable training objectives incorporating expected learning outcomes;
6. Understanding of principles of adult learning including theories of motivation, trainee ability and aptitude, knowledge and skill acquisition and retention, and transfer of training to the workplace as they relate to the design of effective training and development programs.
7. Awareness of a variety of training and development methods, the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and ability to select and use appropriate methods to design an effective learning experience.
8. Understanding of issues in training evaluation, including the cost/benefits (utility) of training, ability to design a training evaluation procedure, and ability to use the results to improve training programs and/or make appropriate decisions concerning the training and development function.

9. Ability to determine cost/benefits (utility) of training programs, including determination of training costs and resources and quantifying benefits of training in order to provide relevant information to corporate decision makers and to facilitate in making decisions affecting the training function on such issues as developing in-house vs. purchasing of training programs, relative cost-effectiveness of various training programs, and improving training utility.

Contents
1. Introduction to employee training and development
2. Strategic training
3. Needs assessment
4. Learning: theories and program design
5. Transfer of training
6. Training evaluation
7. Traditional training methods
8. Use of technology in training
9. Employee development
10. Career management
11. Mentoring
12. Coaching

Text Book
Raymond A Noe (2008). Employee Training and Development. Tata McGraw-Hill Reference Book
Creative Training Techniques Handbook by Robert W. Pike, CSP