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Political Science: Paper-I (3 Year)

This document outlines the syllabus for a political science course, dividing it into two papers. Paper I covers topics like definitions of political science, approaches to studying it, concepts of the state and sovereignty, forms of government, the structure and roles of government institutions, political participation, comparative ideologies, and the international community. Paper II is divided into two parts - part A focuses on analyzing Pakistan's constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973. Part B involves studying the constitutions of the US, UK and India. The document lists recommended books for each paper.

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Political Science: Paper-I (3 Year)

This document outlines the syllabus for a political science course, dividing it into two papers. Paper I covers topics like definitions of political science, approaches to studying it, concepts of the state and sovereignty, forms of government, the structure and roles of government institutions, political participation, comparative ideologies, and the international community. Paper II is divided into two parts - part A focuses on analyzing Pakistan's constitutions of 1956, 1962 and 1973. Part B involves studying the constitutions of the US, UK and India. The document lists recommended books for each paper.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE

NOTE: Students will be asked to attempt FIVE questions of equal marks including a compulsory question
comprising of parts with short answers from the whole syllabi and another four question for the remaining
questions.

PAPER-I (3RD YEAR)


1. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE.

a) Definition, nature and scope of Political Science. Relationship with other


social sciences: Economics and History, Sociology, Geography and Psychology.
b) Approaches to the study of Political Science. Traditional approach; Behavioral approach,

Descriptive & normative approach.

2. POLITICAL COMMUNITY
a) State and its Evolution: State and its elements, Theories regarding origin of state, Divine origin, Force,
Social Contract Theory with reference to Hobbes, Locke & Rousseau, Historical Theory.
b) Concepts of State.
Traditional concept with reference to Plato [Link].
i) Islamic concept with special reference to lbn-Khaldun and Shah
Waliullah.
ii) Concept of Sovereignty: Monistic and pluralistic; Western and
Islamic.

3. INDIVIDUAL IN POLITICAL COMMUNITY

i) Law and individual: Law, Law of Sharia, Kinds and sources, Importance of Ijtihad.
Rights and duties of individual (Western and Islamic)
ii) Liberty and freedom of individual, Safeguards of Liberty.

4. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT/ POLITICAL SYSTEM


i) Unitary, Fedcral and Confederation
ii) Parliamentary and Presidential
iii) Democratic and Totalitarian) Authoritarian.
5. STRUCTURE AND ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
i) Legislature: law making
ii) Executive: law enforcing
iii) Judiciary: law adjudicating
iv) Separation of powers/Checks and Balances.

6. POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
it Plectrsl prrnesc
ii) Voting behaviour
iii) Political parties
iv) Pressure groups
v) Public opinion and media.
7. COMPARATIVE IDEOLOGIES
i) Capitalism
ii) Marxism
iii) Islamic Ideology and Nationalism.

8. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
i) United Nations
ii) Regional Organizations: ECO, SAARC, OIC.
While dealing and teaching this paper references to the western & Muslim political philosophers
should be given quite frequently.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
Paper-1
1. Ahmad Shafi Chaudhry, Usual Sisatiate
2. Dr. Mazar-uI-Haq, Theory and Practice in Political Science.
3. Dr. Muhammad Sawar, Muarfi-e-Siasiate, Lahore: Ilmi Kitab Khana, 1996.
4. Farooq Malik, Asul-e-Siasiat, Lahore: Jadid Book Dept., 1996.
5. Rodes and Anderson, Introduction to Political Science
6. [Link], Political Theory
7. Islami Nazriya Hayat by Prof Khursheed Ahmad.
PAPER-II (4TH YEAR)
COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONS
Part ‘A’ : CONSTITUTIONS OF PAKISTAN.
A comprehensive analysis of the Constitutions 1956 & 1962 of Pakistan be made with
reference to:
1. Constitutional development with special emphasis on 1973 constitution.
2. Political Institutions: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
and Political Parties.

Part-B:
Study of The following constitutions:
 USA
o UK
o India

BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Paper-II


Ahmad Shafi Chaudhry, Jadeed Riasetain, Lahore: Standard Book Dept. 1996.
1. Dr. Mazar-uI-Haq, Modern Government
2. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Jadeed Hakoometain, Lahore: Ilmi Kitab Khana. 1998
3. Farooq Malik, Jadeed Dasateer, Lahore: Jadeed Book Dept., 1996.
4. G.W. Chaudhry, Constitutional Development in Pakistan
5. Prof. Farid-ul-Haq, Dasatir-l-Alam

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