Department of History

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lig Department of History at UOS aims at giving you an
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s understanding of the historical events, processes and
issues central to the formation of the modern world. It will
Chairman help you to appreciate the dynamics of change & stability
within the spheres of politics, culture, economics, society,
science and ideology, and give you the chance to apply this
A.D. Shahzad, understanding to the histories of the Subcontinent, Turkey,
Associate Professor Arab World, Europe and USA.
Contact No. The Department of History was established in 1963 but
048-9230811-15 Ext. 459 extensively remodelled in 1984 in a well equipped learning
environment; facilities included a large teaching area
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equipped with instrumentation for visual presentations and
a.d.shahzad@uos.edu.pk teaching excellence, student common rooms and a nice
history@uos.edu.pk library.
Academic Programs:
Faculty BS History
Dr. Shahid Ahmad Rajput Assistant Professor Eligibility: At least 45% marks in
Mehr Allah Yar Lecturer Intermediate or equivalent
Ghulam Qadir Dogar Lecturer Duration: 04 Years (08 Semesters)
Muhammad Pervaiz Lecturer Degree Requirements: Minimum 128 credit hours
Mr. Ahmad Hassan Lecturer MA History
Mr. Muhammad Abrar Zahoor Lecturer Eligibility: At least 45% marks in
Miss Ghazala Hayat Research Officer Graduation or equivalent
Duration: 02 Years (04 Semesters)
Degree Requirements: Minimum 66 credit hours
Aims and Objectives
History graduates enter a diverse range of employment. A MA Pakistan Studies
small proportion of graduates go on to doctoral study, but Eligibility: At least 45% marks in
most gravitate towards careers demanding a grounding in Graduation or equivalent
the humanities or social sciences. A degree in history is an Duration: 02 Years (04 Semesters)
excellent preparation for specialized training in a wide range Degree Requirements: Minimum 66 credit hours
of professional activities, especially those demanding a high
degree of self motivation and initiative combined with
sophisticated research, analytic, and communication skills, MS/MPhil History
both oral and written. The basic historical skills are relevant Duration: 02 Years (04 semesters)
to many different careers. Degree Requirements: Minimum 30 credit hours

BS History SCHEME OF STUDIES

Year-1 Semester-I Semester-II
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
Eng-101 English-I (Compulsory) 4 Eng-111 English-II (Compulsory) 3
ISL-102 Islamic Studies/Ethics (Compulsory) 2 PakSt-112 Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) 2
Stat-103 Fundamental of Statistics (Compulsory) 3 Math-113 Mathematics (Compulsory) 3
IR-104 International Relations 3 PEC-114 Principles of Economics 3
HIS-105 Introduction to History 3 HIS-115 Research Methods in History 3
GEO-116 Introduction to Geography 3
Total 15 Total 17

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Year-2
Semester-III Semester-IV
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
Eng-201 English-III (Communication Skills) 3 Eng-211 English-IV (Communication Skills) 3
CSt-202 Computer Studies (Compulsory) 3 PolEc-212 Political Economics of Pakistan 3
HisPk-203 History of Pakistan 3 Psy-213 Introduction to Social Psychology 3
INHR-204 Introduction to Human Rights 2 ESC-214 Everyday Science 2
HIS-205 History of Islam (Holy Prophet SAW 3 HIS-215 His. Of Umayyids & Abbasids (661-1258) 3
and Pious Caliphate) 3 HIS-216 Muslim Rule in South Asia (640-1526 AD) 3
Total 15 Total 17

Year-3
Semester-V Semester-VI
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
HIS-301 History of Europe-I (1453-1848) 3 HIS-311 History of Sufism 3
HIS-302 Muslim Rule in Spain (755-1492) 3 HIS-312 History of Europe-II (1848-1991) 3
HIS-303 Muslim Rule in SA (1526-1857 AD) 3 HIS-313 His. of Modern Arab World-I (1919-1945) 3
HIS-304 His. of Freedom Movement (1857-1947) 3 HIS-314 History of Ancient Civilization 3
HIS-305 Historiography 3 (Ancient to Romans)
HIS-315 History of USA 3
Total 15 Total 15

Year-4
Semester-VII Semester-VIII
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
HIS-401 History of Religious Thought in Islam 3 HIS-411 History of Muslim Social & Pol. Thought 3
HIS-402 History of Islamic Art and Architecture 3 HIS-412 History of Modern Muslim World 3
HIS-403 Modern Arab World-II (1945-1992 AD) 3 HIS-413 Tourism in Pakistan (Theory & Practical) 4
HIS-404 History of the Ottomans 3 HIS-414 Pakistan and the World Affairs 3
HIS-405 Research Project (with HIS 415) 3 HIS-415 Research Project (with HIS-405) 3
Total 15 Total 16

MA History
Year-1
Semester-I Semester-II
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
His-501 Early History of Islam 3 His-507 Umayyads and Abbasides 3
His-502 Research Methodology 3 His-508 Philosophy of History and Historiography 3
His-503 Muslim Culture & Civil. upto 1258 A.D 3 His-509 Muslim Culture and Civilization 1206-1707 3
His-504 Muslim. Freed. Mov. In South Asia 1858-1930 3 His-510 Muslim Freed. Mov. in South Asia 1930-1947 3
His-505 History of Pakistan 1947-2002 3 His-511 Foreign Policy of Pakistan 3
His-506 International Relations & Org. 1919-1945 3 His-512 International Relations 1945-2002 3
Total 18 Total 18

Year-2
Semester-III Semester-IV
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
His-601 Muslim Rule in Spain 3 His-606 The Punjab in Modern Time 3
His-602 Muslim Rule in India 712-1526 3 His-607 Later Mughals and British India 1707-1857 3
His-603 Ancient India 3 His-608 History of England 1688-1919 3
His-604 The Great Mughals 1526-1707 3 His-609 History of Europe 1789-1945 3
His-605 History of Europe 1453-1789 3 His-610 Thesis/Course Work 3
Total 15 Total 15

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MA Pakistan Studies
Year-1
Semester-I Semester-II
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
Pk.St 501 Muslim Nationalism in South Asia (1857-1906) 3(3-0) Pk.St 507 Muslim Nationalism in South Asia (1906-1947) 3(3-0)
Pk.St 502 Research Methodology & Historiography 3(3-0) Pk.St 508 Pakistani Languages and Literature 3(3-0)
Pk.St 503 Constitutional and Political Development in 3(3-0) Pk.St 509 Constitutional and Political Development in 3(3-0)
Pakistan (1947-1971) Pakistan (1972-2005)
Pk.St 504 Geography of Pakistan 3(3-0) Pk.St 510 Pakistan’s Economic - A Historical 3(3-0)
Pk.St 505 Pakistani Society and Culture 3(3-0) Survey (1947-2002)
Pk.St 506 Foreign Policy of Pakistan (1947-1971) 3(3-0) Pk.St 511 Muslim Culture and Civilization 3(3-0)
Pk.St 512 Foreign Policy of Pakistan 1972-1999 3(3-0)
Total 18 Total 18

Year-2
Semester-III Semester-IV
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
Pk.St 601 Ancient Civilizations Indus Valley & Ghandhara 3(3-0) Pk.St 606 Pakistan and Current Affairs 3(3-0)
Pk.St 602 Local Self Government in Pakistan 3(3-0) Pk.St 607 Civil & Military Burucreacy in Politics in Pakistan 3(3-0)
Pk.St 603 Political Parties in Pakistan 1947-2002 3(3-0) Pk.St 608 Pakistan’s Role in SAARC 3(3-0)
Pk.St 604 Human Rights in Pakistan 3(3-0) Pk.St 609 Political System, Government & 3(3-0)
Pk.St 605 Women Empowerment in Pakistan 3(3-0) Regimes (1947-2008)
Pk.St 610 Contemporary Issues in Pakistan 3(3-0)
Total 15 Total 15

Thesis will be offered to the students fulfilling the criteria for allotment of thesis in lieu of two optional papers.

MPhil History
The program of study will consist of three parts: A student will complete the course work in two semesters.
The courses will be studied with original sources. The thesis
Part-I Required Course Work is to be written under the guidance of a supervisor and is
Part-II Required Course Work expected to be based on original research findings of the
Part-III Thesis student.

Part - I & II (Semester-I)

Note: A student will have to select any four courses out of the following in semester I and II.
Semester-I Semester-II
Code Course Title Cr. Hr. Code Course Title Cr. Hr.
HIS/701 Research Methodology (Compulsory) 3 HIS/706 Philosophy of History (Compulsory) 3
HIS/702 Social and Cultural History of Muslim 3 HIS/707 History of Modern Europe 3
Indian (1206-1707) HIS/708 A Study of Historical Movements of 3
(Persian/Arabic, the students are required South Asia
to learn one of the these languages HIS/709 A Seminar Course on a Personality/ 3
depending upon their topic) Issue/Institution in the History of Pakistan
HIS/703 Historiography 3 (1947 to date)
HIS/704 Political Parties in Pakistan 3 HIS/710 Survey of History: The Renaissance, 3
HIS/705 Survey of History: The Ancient World, 3 The Modern World
The Middle Ages
Total 12 Total 12

Part - III
Thesis: (Compulsory) The student will choose a topic for research in consultation with the department (06 Credit Hours)

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