CURRICULUM
OF
Peace & Conflict Studies
Under Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
ISLAMABAD – PAKISTAN
CURRICULUM DIVISION, HEC
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Chairman
Mr. Fida Hussain Director General (Acad)
Ms.Ghayur Fatima Director (Curr)
Mr. Muhammad Arif Deputy Director (Curr)
Mr. Rizwan Shoukat Deputy Director (Curr)
Mr. Abid Wahab Assistant Director (Curr)
Mr. Riaz-ul-Haque Assistant Director (Curr)
CONTENTS
1. Introduction…………………………………………………………6
2. Standardized format / Scheme of studies for
four-year curricula for BS program…………………………….. 11
3. Layout for BS curriculum……………………..………………….12
4. Semester wise courses for BS-4 years programme ...……….18
5. Details of courses…………………………………………………20
6. Scheme of studies-MS (research) two year…………………... 71
7. Details of courses…………………………………………………72
8. Recommendations………………………………………………..95
9. Annexures A – F …………………………………………….……96
PREFACE
The curriculum, with varying definitions, is a plan of the teaching-learning process that students of an academic programme are required to undergo. It includes objectives and learning outcomes, course contents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies and methods of assessment of learning. Knowledge in all academic disciplines is expanding and even new disciplines are also emerging, it is imperative that curriculum are developed and revised regularly.
University Grants Commission (UGC) was designated as the competent authority to develop, review and revise curricula beyond Class-XII vide Section 3, Sub-Section 2 (ii), Act of Parliament No. X of 1976 titled “Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and Maintenance of Standard of Education”. With the repeal of UGC Act, the same function was assigned to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under its Ordinance of 2002, Section 10, Sub-Section 1 (v).
In compliance with the provisions, the Curriculum Division of HEC undertakes the revision of curricula after every three years through respective National Curriculum Revision Committees (NCRCs) which consist of eminent professors and researchers of relevant fields from public and private sector universities, R&D organizations, councils, industry and civil society nominated by their organizations.
In order to impart education at par with quality international standards, HEC NCRCs have developed unified templates as guidelines for the development and revision of curricula in the disciplines of Basic Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Engineering in 2007 and 2009.
It is hoped that this curriculum document, prepared by the respective NCRC’s, would serve the purpose of meeting our national, social and economic needs, and it would also provide the level of competency specified in Pakistan Qualification Framework to make it compatible with international educational standards. The curriculum is also placed on the website of HEC (www.hec.gov.pk).
(Fida Hussain)
Director General (Academics)
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
1. INTRODUCTION
Academic Program offered at undergraduate and post graduate level in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) are envisioned to bring Peace into the society by incorporating alternative conflict resolution mechanisms as a specialized curriculum and research area in the existing academic programs offered under Higher Education Commission throughout Pakistan. The Concept of Peace and Conflict Studies as a specialized area is not new but has emerged in recent past as an important field of studies across the globe especially after the end of cold war. There are two streams of study in Peace & Conflict Studies, one, that focus on security paradigm and the other with Development and Human Rights to peace and resolve or deter conflicts. The aim of the academic program in both paradigms is to produce Innovative Researches and offer academic training at the under-graduate and post-graduate levels.
Peace and Conflict Studies aims to attract and develop those groups of students who wish to deepen their understandings of the processes involved in conflicts and are interested in sharpening their knowledge of how to manage conflicts constructively. It offers the conjectural foundations that emboss the essential social psychological routes involved in understanding and managing conflicts at all levels: interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, and international.
1.1 Vision
Dedicated to creation of adequately resourced pool of professionals as champions of peace to help prevent & resolve conflicts, promote stability, augment conflict management capacity & supplement intellectual capital in the region.
1.2 Mission
PCS is a model of academic programing equipped with excellent human resources and competence in the field of peace and conflict studies coupled with the requisite resources and modern technology directed at transforming our rich cultural heritage into a knowledge base for future programing and national development. Peace and Conflict Studies so developed becomes major forum for research and trainings in Pakistan for mid-career professionals and young graduates with focus on Peace Building, Peace Making, Social Cohesion enriched with the appropriate skills to address conflicts by peaceful means. The academic programs shall be of Four levels including:-
· Under-Graduate Program- Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (BS-4 years in Peace and Conflict Studies).
· Post Graduate Program- MS Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (2 years including Research).
· Post Graduate Program - PhD Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (Research based)
· Post-Graduate Program- Diploma and Certificates in Peace and Conflict Studies- for Professionals & Practitioners with varying target groups across Pakistan and according to the respective universities approved courses available.
1.3 Objectives
The main purpose of the Program in Peace & Conflict Studies is to prepare graduates having deep knowledge of the concepts of Conflict and Peace as well as ability to analyze any given situation and draw out conclusions in the prevailing local, regional and global scenarios and ideologies that govern/behind them.
The program has the following features;
· To understand ways, means, processes, modalities and approaches for peaceful settlement of disputes
· To encourage critical thinking about the theories, approaches of peace and conflict to contribute towards the fulfillment of national needs
· To introduce peace studies as a major subject in the academic world in view of the emerging requirements of situations in and around Pakistan and the region
· To promote understanding about peace by creating base of professional graduates in the discipline
· To create a forum and institutional base to debate and dialogue causes of conflict for peaceful settlement
· To produce graduates having broader view of other disciplines in Social Sciences enabling them with other branches of knowledge to strengthen their understanding of the society.
· To empower the graduates to establish and develop a viable and forceful link between the theory and practice related to Peace and Conflict Studies.
1.5 SUGGESTIONS
The Committee made some suggestions for the promotion of program in peace and conflict studies in public sector universities of Pakistan.
1. To Create a subject specialization directory be established at HEC level and association of Peace and Conflict Studies be facilitated
2. This is to be acknowledged as area of specialization by Federal as well as all provincial Public Services Commissions and strongly recommended for incorporation of Peace and Conflict Studies of at least 100 marks in central examinations for competitive services.
3. There shall be a special grant of at least Two million as library grant for each university offering program in Peace in Conflict Studies.
4. Peace & Conflict Studies is a research driven contemporary issue, therefore, a minimum grant be allocated for research in each university at the respective Peace and Conflict Studies departments.
5. There must be specialized trainings for faculty of peace and conflict studies in country and abroad.
1.6 Entry Requirements
For admission at BS level in Peace and Conflict Studies admission be open to all entrants having FA/FSc or twelve years of education.
For admission at MS level priority shall be given in order mentioned below
1. BS in Peace and Conflict Studies
2. Having 16 years of education in the subjects of International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Defense and Strategic Studies, History, Pak Studies, Law, Diplomatic Studies, Anthropology, Psychology, Criminology, Public Policy, Gender Studies, Social Work, Islamic Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Health and Business Administration and Computer science with specialized area of Cyber Crimes
3. For other disciplines only professionals having minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field of peace and conflict studies having 9-12 credit hours studied of Peace and Conflict studies as foundation courses before joining MS Program. The same could be offered for the scholars enrolled in the program as pre-condition for approval of admission.
National Curriculum Revision Committee 2015 Members
S. No
/ Name & Address1.
/ Prof. Ishtiaq Ahmad Choudhry, PhDHoD, Peace & Conflict Studies,
National Defence University, Islamabad / Convener
2.
/ Dr. Jamil Ahmad ChitraliDirector, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies,
University of Peshawar. Peshawar / Secretary
3.
/ Prof. Adnan Sarwar Khan, PhDDean, Faculty of Social Sciences,
University of Peshawar, Peshawar / Member
4.
/ Prof. Razia Musarrat, PhDChairperson, Department of Political Science,
Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur / Member
5.
/ Prof. Amir Ahmed Khuhro, PhDDirector, Institute of International Relations
Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Khairpur / Member
6.
/ Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Qureshi, PhDHoD of International Relations, Preston University, Islamabad Campus / Member
7.
/ Dr. Mussarat JabeenAssociate Professor,
Department of IR and Political Science
University of Sargodha, Sargodha / Member
8.
/ Dr. Mughees AhmedChairman, Department of Political
Science and IR
Government College University, Faisalabad / Member
9.
/ Dr. Tughral YaminAssociate Dean
Center of International Peace and Stability (CIPS)
National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad / Member
10.
/ Dr. Mumtaz ZiaAssociate Professor
Center of International Peace and Stability (CIPS)
National University of Science & Technology (NUST), Islamabad / Member
11.
/ Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad MalikAssistant Professor
Department of Peace & Conflict Studies
National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad / Member
12.
/ Ms. Ghayyur FatimaDirector, Curriculum Wing
Higher Education Commission, Islamabad / Coordinator
STANDARDIZED FORMAT / SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR FOUR-YEAR CURRICULA FOR BS ProgrAM
STRUCTURE
Sr. N / Categories / No. of coursesMin – Max / Credit Hours
Min – Max
1. / Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) / 9 – 9 / 25 – 25
2. / General Courses to be chosen from other departments / 7 – 8 / 21 – 24
3. / Discipline Specific Foundation Courses / 9 – 10 / 30 – 33
4. / Major Courses including research project / Internship in concerned departments / 11 – 13 / 36 – 42
5. / Electives within the Majors / 4 – 4 / 12 – 12
Total / 40 – 44 / 124 – 136
Ø Total numbers of Credit hours 124-136
Ø Duration 4 years
Ø Semester duration 16-18 weeks
Ø Semesters 8
Ø Course Load per Semester 15-18 Cr hr
Ø Number of courses per semester 4-6
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Layout for BS Curriculum
COMPULSARY (the student has no choice) / GENERAL(to be chosen from other departments) / FOUNDATION
(Discipline Specific) / MAJOR
(including Research work / Field Work) / Elective within Major
9 courses / 8 courses / 10 courses / 11-13 courses / 4 courses
25 Credit hours / 24 Credit hours / 30 Credit hours / 36-42 Credit hours / 12 Credit hours
Subject / Cr.
Hr / Subject / Cr.
Hr / Subject / Cr.
Hr / Cr.
Hr / Cr.
Hr
1. English – I (comprehension & composition)
2. English – II (report writing & presentation skill)
3. English III
4. English IV/University Optional
5. Pakistan Studies
6. Islamic Studies/
Ethics
7. Mathematics I
8. Mathematics II/University Optional
9. Introduction to Computer / 3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3 / 1. Introduction to Geography
2. Introduction to Sociology
3. Introduction to Pol. Science
4. Introduction to Psychology
5. Introduction to Economics
6. Introduction to I. R
7. Introduction to Gender Studies
8. Fundamental of Management / 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 / 1. Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
2. Concepts of Peace and Conflict
3. Socio-Cultural Dimensions of Conflicts in Pakistan
4. Concepts of Peace Building
5. Alternative Dispute Resolutions
6. Theories of Peace and Conflict
7. Conflict Analysis
8. Non-Violent Movements of the World
9. Religions and Militancy
10. Insurgency and Terrorism / 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 / 1. State and Human Security
2. Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Paradigm
3. Contemporary Global Conflicts
4. Global Perspective on Peace Building
5. Conflicts and Cooperation in South Asia
6. Research Methodology
7. International Law
8. Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
9. Global Power Politics and Peace
10. Gender, Peace and Security
11. Peace Leadership in South Asia
12. Research Projects and Internship / 3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6 / 1. Youth Development/
Welfare
2. International and Regional Organizations in Peace Keeping
3. Peace Leadership of contemporary World and Nobel Peace Laureates
4. Social Policy and Planning
5. Research Report/ Dissertation
6. Political Tolerance
7. History of Peace Movements
8. Reconstructing the Term Conflict
9. Peace Building in Practice
10.
Introduction to SAARC Forum
11.
Crime and Justice
12.
Dispute Settlement Mechanisms amongst the Pakhtun Ethnic Group
13.
Anglo-Russian Treaties and Contemporary Border Issues of Pakistan
14.
Pakhtun Nationalism and Pakhtun Islamization Pak-Afghan Region
15.
Conflict Management and Local Administration in Pakhtun Region
16.
Human Growth and Behavior
17.
Interpersonal and intergroup processes
18.
Research methodology of Peace and Conflict Studies
19.
Welfare syste of Islam and Cotemporary Studies of PCS / 3
3
3
3
3
Total Credit Hours: 130
* University has the option to recommend any other General and Elective courses.
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1. Under Graduate Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
Title BS Honor in Peace and Conflict Studies
Total Number of Credit Hours 124-136
Duration 04 Years
Semester Duration 16-18 Weeks