INTRODUCTION Centre for South Asian Studies was established in 1975 under Area Study Centres Act No.XIV of 1975 by the Federal Government and was attached to the University of the Punjab, Lahore. The Act provides that the Area Study Centre will undertake contemporary study of the states and governments of the region, particularly those which affect Pakistan. One of the functions of the Centre, as defined in the above act, is to initiate M. Phil Leading to Ph.D. / Ph.D. and Research Programmes in the relevant disciplines of South Asian Studies. These programmes were initiated in September 2002 and 2003 respectively and conducted under semester system. The main focus is on the history and growth of South Asia s political, economical, social, cultural and religious developments, analyzing the impact of Islam on these regional states. OBJECTIVES The Centre for South Asian Studies has rare distinction in catering the research and educational needs regarding South Asia and SAARC region by providing quality education. It plans to develop and teach inter-disciplinary programmes for studying South Asia in both traditional and modern contexts. The main objective is to study and develop an understanding of socio-economic, political growth and coordination among Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan; as South Asian Studies basically focus on the states comprising SAARC.
ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP FACULTY Prof. Dr. Umbreen Javaid Ph.D. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad (2000-2003) Director M. Phil. Islamia University Bahawalpur (1993-1996) (Political Science) Graduate Courses Government Harvard University, USA -1988. M. Sc. Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, (1984-1986). (Defence & Strategic Studies) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Ph.D. University of the Punjab, Professor (Political Science) M.A. (Political Science) L.L.B. University of the Punjab University of the Punjab B. Ed. University of the Punjab Mrs. Mussarat Javaid Cheema Assistant Professor M.Phil. (Pak. Studies) University of the Punjab M.Sc. (Geography) University of the Punjab Dr. Abdul Majeed Ph.D. University of the Punjab Assistant Professor M. Phil University of the Punjab M.A. (Political Science) University of the Punjab Dr. Naheed Shabbir Goraya Ph.D. University of the Punjab Assistant Professor M. Phil University of the Punjab M.Sc. (International Relations) Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad Jafar Riaz Kataria M. Phil University of the Punjab Lecturer/ Senior Research Fellow
B.A. (Hons.) University of the Punjab (Sociology) Muhammad Sohail M. A University of the Punjab Research Assistant (English) Marium Kamal M. Phil. University of the Punjab Research Assistant (Pol. Science) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 1. Mr. Riaz Akhtar Personal Secretary/ Admin. Officer 2. Mr. Jafar Riaz Kataria Assistant Controller of Examinations 3. Mr. Muhammad Naeem Accountant 4. Mr. Imran Fiaz Senior Stenographer 5. Mr. Tanveer Abbas Assistant (P.R.O.) 6. Mrs. Iqra Jathol Assistant (Office) 7. Mr. Hassan Ali Junior Clerk 8. Mr. Yasar Rehman Junior Clerk 9. Mr. Saleem Haqani Junior Clerk 10. Miss Izzat Raazia Junior Clerk LIBRARY STAFF 1. Mr. Mian Usman Assistant Librarian
2. Mubbshar Ali Assistant (Library) 3. Mr. Gulsher Shelver 4. Mr. Imran Habib Library Attendant LIBRARY The Centre has a specialized Library containing over 18000 books, monographs, journals and newspapers. The collection covers the subjects of Economics, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, History and Religions of South Asia. It also has a separate section on Afghanistan, Iran and other SAARC countries. COURSES OF STUDY AND MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS 1. The Academic Committee of the Centre is responsible for keeping the courses updated and in line with the academic needs and requirements. 2. The medium of instructions for all programmes is English. COMPULSORY COURSES The objective of the compulsory courses is to introduce the students to the overall socio-political, economic, historical and cultural background of South Asia and prepare them for further specialized courses and research during Semester-II. For this purpose, core courses include the study of Research Methodology as well as the language of any South Asian country in which the student wishes to specialize.
M. Phil Part-I 1. M. Phil Part-1 Programme is of one-year duration, consisting of two semesters. Each semester carries four courses, and each course consists of 3 credit hours. Thus, a total of 24 credit hours must be successfully completed by the student before undertaking research work in Semester II. 1.1) M. Phil Part-I, Semester I, comprises four compulsory courses including one Compulsory course in SAARC s regional language. 1.2) M. Phil. Part-I, Semester II, consists of three optional courses and one special course involving an intensive study of a selected South Asian country. M. PHIL PART II (THESIS) 1. M. Phil Part-II shall consist of 12 credit hours thesis; approved by the Departmental Doctoral Programme Committee (DDPC) constituted by the Director of the Centre. The student shall defend his/her thesis in a viva voce test before the Board of Examiners. 2. M. Phil thesis consisting of 40,000 to 50,000 words; should be submitted within one year duly approved by the relevant supervisor. 3. A thesis, if inadequate; but possessing merit in view of at least two members of the Board of Examiners consisting of Director, Internal and External Examiners, may be allowed a resubmission of the revised version within six months. 4. Any thesis unacceptable to the Board of Examiners shall be rejected. COURSES OF STUDY CC1 CC2 CC3 Research Methodology Emphasis is laid on techniques suitable for socio-political and economic study of South Asia Physical and Economic Geography of South Asia This includes a study of South Asia s natural and human resources, agriculture, industry, trade, social structure, problems of poverty, unemployment and other related areas. History and Politics of South Asia
This involves an introductory survey of South Asia s History, Political Institutions, Preindependence and Post-independence challenges, major religious and cultural forces. CC4 A Course in One of the Languages from South Asia The purpose is to make students familiar with the language of the country they wish to study indepth in Part-I. The choice of language will be subject to availability of a language instructor. OPTIONAL COURSES OC1 OC2 OC3 OC4 OC5 OC6 OC7 OC8 OC9 Government and Politics of South Asian States The course comprises on analysis of South Asia s political systems, including its political structures and a survey of its relevant political history. The course examines such problems as colonialism, nationalism, communalism, regionalism and social systems of areas. It also considers the government institutions, political parties, regional and local politics. South Asia in International Politics The interaction among states of South Asia and their impact on the international system as well as the external and internal factors, which influence their international behaviors Modern South Asian History Efforts at national integration, history of nationalities in South Asia as they have emerged out of traditional images and realities of the 19 th and 20 th centuries South Asian Society and Culture Law, political ideas, institutions and social organizations, inter-relationships between law, politics and social order Pakistan Movement Genesis and rise of Pakistan Movement and its impact on South Asia s socio-political scenario, contemporary issues facing Pakistan Economic Development of South Asia Colonial Legacy of divide and rule efforts at National Development, role of Five-Year Plans changing Socio-Economic Structures with special reference to agriculture, industry, foreign trade and service sectors, problems of population, education and health, recent liberalization trends and impact of foreign agencies like IMF and World Bank. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Concept of regional cooperation : formation, growth and objectives of SAARC; challenges and future prospects Major Religions of South Asia A Comparative study of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Christianity Constitutional and Legal Framework of South Asian Countries A Comparative study of the development of constitutional and legal institutions of South Asian countries
OC10 South Asian Languages and Literature Urdu, Bengali, Hindi and other national languages OC11 South Asia s Anthropology and Archaeology Basic features of South Asian Societies, Cultures, Social Stratification, Caste System and Archaeological Remains including their historical and social importance OC12 South Asia s Intellectual Legacy a) Islamic identity and nationalism as reflected in the writing of Sayyid Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam, Abul Kalam Azad and Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi b) Hindu identity and nationalism, Hindu orthodoxy and modernism as reflected in the writing and movements of Mohan Roy, Dayanand Saraswati, B.G. Tilak, G.K. Gokle, Rabindra Nath Tagore, Sri Aurobindo and M.K. Gandhi OC13 Muslims in India and Pakistan Social and political history of Muslims of South Asia since A.D.712, the growth of Muslims community, conversion, social stratification and social structure, Medieval Muslim legacy in administration, art, literature and religion. OC14 South Asian Historiography Hindu and Muslim historiography in medieval and modern times SPECIAL COURSES (A mandatory course for M. Phil Part-1) SC1 Special Country Course An intensive and in-depth study of socio-political, cultural and economic development of any one of the following South Asian Countries: i) Afghanistan ii) Bangladesh iii) Bhutan iv) India v) Maldives vi) Nepal vii) Pakistan viii) SriLanka M. PHIL IN SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY
Admissions to M. Phil. Programme in South Asian Studies is open to the candidates possessing Master s Degree in 1 st Division from recognized university in International Relations, Political Science, Defence and Strategic Studies, Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, History, Pakistan Studies, South Asian Studies, Sociology or Social Work. For the admissions, criterion laid down by HEC/University of the Punjab will be strictly observed. Note:- The degree for M. Phil. will be issued in South Asian Studies. PH.D. IN SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY Admissions to Ph.D. programme in South Asian Studies is open to the candidates who possess an M. Phil Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Defence and Strategic Studies, Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, History, Pakistan Studies, South Asian Studies, Sociology or Social Work. For the admissions, criterion laid down by HEC/University of the Punjab will be strictly observed. The Centre shall ascertain the number of seats and programmes to be offered every year before the advertisement for admissions. Note:- The degree for Ph.D. will be issued in South Asian Studies PH.D. SEMESTERS OUTLINES AND THESIS
Part - I Semester-I (Core Courses) CC1. CC2. CC3. CC4. Research Methodology in Social Sciences Political Development and Social Change in South Asia Conflict and Conflict resolution: South Asian Model Governance and Democracy in South Asia Semester-II (Optional Courses Any Two) OC.1 Community Development : South Asian Experience OC.2 Human Resource Development and Politics in South Asia OC.3 Role of SAARC in Contemporary Scenario OC.4 Ethnicity and Federalism in South Asia OC.5 South Asia in World Environment: Cold War and Post-Cold War Scenario. Part -II Thesis