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Syllabus Journalism (Mass Communication)

1. The document outlines the syllabus for various subjects including Journalism, Public Administration, Muslim Law and Jurisprudence, History of Pakistan and India, English, and General Knowledge. 2. Several topics are listed under each subject including concepts of communication, functions of journalism, evolution of the press in Pakistan, principles of public administration, Islamic law in Pakistan, history of the subcontinent and Pakistan, English composition and precis writing, science, current affairs, and Pakistan affairs. 3. The syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, theories, and historical developments that will be covered in the examinations for each subject.

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Syllabus Journalism (Mass Communication)

1. The document outlines the syllabus for various subjects including Journalism, Public Administration, Muslim Law and Jurisprudence, History of Pakistan and India, English, and General Knowledge. 2. Several topics are listed under each subject including concepts of communication, functions of journalism, evolution of the press in Pakistan, principles of public administration, Islamic law in Pakistan, history of the subcontinent and Pakistan, English composition and precis writing, science, current affairs, and Pakistan affairs. 3. The syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, theories, and historical developments that will be covered in the examinations for each subject.

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Syllabus JOURNALISM (MASS COMMUNICATION) Total Marks100 Note: Candidate will be asked to attempt total five questions including

one compulsory (objective type) question. They will attempt at least two questions from each Section. Short note within the question (without choice) can also be given. SECTION-A Concept and process of communication : Source, Message, Channel, Destination, Encoding, Decoding, Noise, Feedback Oral vs Written Communication. Two step flow of Communication. Role of Opinion Leader. 2. Information and JournalismFunctions : Scanning the Horizon and reporting back. (a) News function (b) Educational Function (c) Opinion for motives (d) Entertainment function 3. Pakistan Press, An overview of the evolution of the Muslim Press in South Asia before 1947 and development of the Pakistan Press since 1947, its social economic aspect; Trends and Characteristics; Problems and Prospects. 4. Mass Media : Components, functions and effects, Mass Media in Pakistan : Size and dispersion; Role in national development, Prospects and problems. SECTION-B 5. News. Principles and techniques of News writing. Editorial : Definition, ingredients, Types and functions of writing of Editorials. 6. Public Relations : Definition, Purpose and scope, Ethics, PR in Pakistan ; Duties of PRO; PR Procedures and Processes. 7. Magazine Journalism : Mag-Journalism in Pakistan. Types, Functioning Purpose its social aspects and scope. 8. Press Release, Press Note, and Press Communication : Definitions and Basic ingredients.Writing of Press Release, Press Note and Press Communique. 9. Advertising : Definition, functions, types and purpose. Its social and economic aspects, principles of successful advertising. 10. Press Laws : Press Laws in Pakistan (gradual developments) and the Right to Know concepts of press freedom and responsibility, Ethics of Journalism.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Total Marks100 1. Public Administration.Its nature and scope, the role of Public Administration in a modern Welfare State. 2. Major Schools of thought in Administration.Scientific Management Movement, Human Relationists; Behavioural School; Systemic theory. 3. Bureaucracy.Concept of Bureaucracy, Theories of Bureaucracy, Ecology of Bureaucracy; Bureaucracy of Pakistan as a Change Agent. 4. Administrative Leadership.Approaches to the study of Leadership, Forms of Leadership, Leadership qualities. 5. Administrative Accountability.Internal and External Controls; Executive Control, Legislative Control, Judicial Control, Ombudsman, Public Opinion and Pressure Groups; Problems of Administrative Accountability in Pakistan. 6. Planning.Types of Plans, Planning Process; Principles of Planning, Planning Machinery; the system of planning and programming in Pakistan, Planning Machinery in Pakistan. 7. Organization.Types of Organization, Theories of Organization, Principle of Organization, The Organization of Federal and Provincial Governments in Pakistan, Public Corporations in Pakistan. 8. Personnel Administration.Nature and scope of Personnel Administration; Personnel Functions, Tools of Personnel Management, Salient Features of the system of Public Personnel Management in Pakistan. 9. Controlling and Co-Ordination.Forms of Controls, Control Mechanism, the process of Control, Principles of Controlling; Principles of Coordination; Machinery for Coordination; Problems of Coordination in Public Administration in Pakistan. 10. Communication.Types of Communication, Communication Process, Principles of Communication. Communication Channels,

11. Financial Administration.Elements of Financial Administration, Performance and Programmed Budgeting, Capital Budget, Principles of Budgeting, Auditing and Accounting.

MUSLIM LAW AND JURISPRU ENCE 1. The Islamic Law as Administered in Pakistan. Total Marks100 2. Principles of the Islamic Jurisprudence. Candidates will be expected to show some familiarity with the original sources. HISTORY OF PAKISTAN AND INDIA PAPERI (Marks100) Arrival of the Muslims in the sub-continent, foundation of Muslim Ruleadministrative system and reforms under the Sultans and the Mughals. Structure of the Muslim society. Industry, trade and commerce under the Muslim patronage, the Army, Financial administration, Zakat, Ushr, Kharaj etc. Administration of JusticeSufis and Ulemathe Madrassahs and MaktabsAuqaf Art and architecture, literature, sports, dressMuslim contribution to scientific knowledgePolicy of the Muslim rules towards non-Muslims. The spirit and legacy of Muslim civilization PAPERII (Marks100) Part A : 18571947 Arrival of European nationsdecline and fall of Muslim Rule, contributions of Shah Wali Ullah, Syed Ahmed Shaheed and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards regeneration of the MuslimHindu reform movements and anti-Muslim role of Hindu leaders. Constitutional reforms of the British Government and growth of the Political Parties Indian National Congress, All India Muslim leaguePartition of Bengal, Simla Deputation, Role of Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk, Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk. Syed Ameer Ali, the Agha Khan and other Muslim leaders, Lucknow pact; Khilafat movement. Contribution of Maulana Muhammad Ali, Allama Iqbal, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for Muslim uplift and welfare. Nehru report, Quaid-i-Azams Fourteen Points, Allama Iqbals Allahabad Address 1930, Round Table Conference. The Congress role in the provinces, Lahore Resolution 1940, various missions and plans for the partition of the sub-continent. Quaid-i-Azam as an organizer of the Muslim League Muslim leader and maker of Pakistan.

Part B PAKISTAN SINCE 1947. Constitution making in Pakistanvarious attempts at constitution making. Difficulties in establishing a parliamentary democracy, imposition of various Martial Laws, nature of Pakistans economy, development plans. Role of foreign aid. Separation of East Pakistan, causes and effect : Pakistan and the worldmajor powers, Islamic world, relations with India. Social and intellectual trends after 1947. Contribution of Quaid-i-Azam as First Governor General and Liaquat Ali Khan as first Prime Minister.

1. ESSAY (COMPULSORY) Total Marks100 Candidates will be required to write one or more essays in English. A wide choice of subject will be given. 2. ENGLISH (PRECIS & COMPOSITION) (COMPULSORY) Total Marks100 The examination will be based upon a paper carrying 100 marks and will be geared to test the candidates ability to handle grammatical structure, reading comprehension and analysis,and precis writing and composition. The candidates should be capable of : (a) Using English correctly and efficiently as a vehicle of communication. (b) Reading, comprehending and analyzing advanced texts. Grammar and Vocabulary The candidates ability to handle the structure of English will be tested by framing items based upon grammatical categories that usually create problems for foreign students. There shall be no prescribed course for this purpose. Reading Comprehension and Analysis Two unseen passages shall be given with a fixed reading time and multiple choice questions would be placed at the end to be answered. The passage for comprehension shall be fairly technical. The passages would be selected from writings on economic, social, cultural subjects and international affairs. Precis Writing The candidates will be required to present an acceptable precis of a given passage. The unseen passage will be selected from current, economic, social, cultural and international affairs.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER I Total Marks300 EVERY DAY SCIENCE (COMPULSORY) 1. Introduction Nature of Science ; Brief History of Science with special reference to contribution of Muslims in the evolution and development of science ; Impact of science on society. 2. The Physical Sciences (a) Constituents and Structure :Universe, Galaxy, Solar system, Sun, Earth, Minerals ; (b) Processes of Nature :Solar and Lunar Eclipses ; Day and Night and their variation ; (c) Energy : sources and resources of Energy ; Energy conservation ; (i) Ceramics, Plastics, Semiconductors ; (ii) Radio, Television, Telephones, Camera, Laser, Microscope. (iii) Computers, Satellites ; (iv) Antibiotics, Vaccines, Fertilizers, Pesticides. 3. Biological Sciences The basis of lifethe cell, chromosomes, genes, nucleic acids. The building blocksProteins. Harmones and other nutrients. Concept of balanced diet. Metabolism. Survey of Plant and Animal Kingdom a brief survey of plant and animal kingdom to pinpoint similarities and diversities in nature. The Human bodya brief account of human Physiology. Human behaviour.

GENERALKNOWLEDGE PAPER II CURRENT AFFAIRS (COMPULSORY) (Marks100) Candidates will be expected to display such general knowledge of History, Geography and Politics as is necessary to interpret current affairs. 1. Pakistans relations with its neighbours. 2. Pakistans relations with Middle Eastern, African and Far Eastern Countries. 3. Pakistan relations with big powers. 4. International Economic issues and Pakistan. 5. Pakistans role in regional and international organizations. 6. Nuclear politics in South Asia. 7. Structure of Pakistans economy, economic planning and development strategies. 8. Central Issues and problems in the Educational Systems. 9. Issues in Pakistan Politics. 10. Superpowers and the Issues of World Order. 11. Major Contemporary Crises. 12. Major Economic, social and political issues of the world as reflected and discussed in periodicals and newspapers.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPERIII PAKISTANAFFAIRS (COMPULSORY) (Marks100) 1. Evolution and growth of Muslim Society in the Sub-continent. 2. Ideology of Pakistan.Definition and Elucidation, Historical aspects : Muslim rule in the sub-continent, its downfall and efforts of Renaissance. Movements for reforms Sheikh Ahmed Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, Anjamun Hamiate-Islam and other Educational Institutions Sind Madressah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the lights of speeches and sayings of Allama Iqbal and Quaid-iAzam. 3. Pakistan Movement.Historical developments, important event, role of various individuals, communities and groups. 4. Political Developments in Pakistan since 1947 and efforts for promulgation of Islamic system. 5. Land and People of Pakistan.Geography, Society, Natural resources, Agriculture, Industry, Education with reference to characteristics, trends and problems.

4. ISLAMIAT (COMPULSORY) Total Marks100 1. Basic Problems of Human Life and their Solutions Various sources of knowledge-revelation (Wahy) as a source of knowledge and solution to human problems. Divinity and Supermacy of Wahy. 2. Need of Religion and its role in Human Life Islam and other religions. 3. Islam Its concept and meanings, Deen and Muzhab. Islamic concepts of Universe and Humanity, Place of Humanity in Islam, Man as Vicegerent of Allah, Chief Characteristics of Islamic Ideology. 4. Fundamental Beliefs and Practices of Islam (a) Tauheed (Unity of Allah), Risalat (Finality of the Prophethood), Akhirat (Day of Judgement). (b) Salat, Soum, Zakat, Hajj, Jehad. 5. IslamicWay of Life (a) Sources of Shariah : The Quran, Sunnah, Ijma (Consensus), Qiyas and Ijtihad (reasoning). (b) Social system in Islam : Responsibilities and mutual relationship of members of family, separate role of man and woman in an Islamic Social set up, concept of Womans freedom in Islam, Responsibilities of man and woman in character-building of new generation. (c) Morality in Islam : Concept of morality, Relationship of morality and Faith, Islamic principles and methods of character-building, Moral values in Islam. (d) Islamic Political System : (i) Legislative System (ii) Judicial System (e) Muslim ummah : Role and objectives of Muslim Ummah. 6. Quranic Ayat and their Translation. Following last 10 surrah of the Holy Quran with their translations : 1. SURRAH AL-FEEL 2. SURRAH AL-QURESH 3. SURRAH AL-MAOON 4. SURRAH AL-KAUSAR 5. SURRAH AL-KAFAROON 6. SURRAH AN-NASR

7. SURRAH AL-LAHAB 8. SURRAH AL- AKHLAS 9. SURRAH AL-FALAK 10. SURRAH-AN-NAS

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