DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
GOVERNMENT JAHANZEB COLLEGE, SAIDU SHARIF, SWAT
BS 4-YEARS PROGRAMME
Introduction
History is one of the oldest disciplines of knowledge and social sciences. It is regarded the mother of all social sciences. History is to nations what memory is to individuals. Through history we look backward in order to look forward. History guides against the pit-falls which humanity has
suffered through generations in order to have a safe future. Vision
To bring the capability, wisdom, and vision of undergraduate students at par with the international standards. Mission
To inculcate among the students greater understanding of the subject and its influence on the evolution and progress of the society, so as to acquire proper perspective of thoughts and actions of the mankind in the past. This approach will furnish the youngsters with the knowledge and skill to learn and develop understanding as well as promote a sense of respect for universal human values. Objective
To bring international compatibility to qualification for the promotion of students mobility and job seekers around the globe. Eligibility Criteria
F.A./F.Sc. and equivalent with at least 45% marks
Allocation of Seats
20 to 50 seats
Duration of Degree
4 years
Faculty Members
1.Khalid Hussain
Designation: Assistant Professor and Chairman, Department of History
Qualification: . MA History MA Political Science
2.Muhammad Ali
Designation: Associate Professor
Qualification: Mphil History MA Political Science
4.Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad
Designation: Lecturer in History
Qualification: PhD History
5.Zakir Minhas
Designation: Lecturer
Qualification: MA History
6.Bahadur Ali
Designation: Lecturer
Qualification: Mphil History
Scheme of Study
The curriculum for BS 4-Year in History has been prepared by the universities’ faculty and experts; and finalized and unanimously approved by the National Curriculum Revision Committee on History of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan—in its meeting held at Lahore on 27-29 February 2012—after considering the comments on its earlier draft including that by expatriate Indian Bengali Expert on History, Dr. Yasmin Saikia, Professor of History, Arizona State University, USA. While including the subjects of the Minor Courses, availability of faculty and relevancy of the courses has been kept in view. Course Title Credit Hours
History: 100 English I (Functional English) 3
History: 101 Islamic Studies 2
History: 102 Introduction to History 3
History: 103 History of Ancient Civilizations 3
History: 104 Communication Skills (Computer) 1
History: 105 History of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (16th century—1900 CE) 3
History: 106 Introduction to Political Science 3
Total 18
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