Department of Philosophy & IDS & Physical Education Prospectus 206 52 Introduction The Department cherishes the rare distinction of being not only the oldest Postgraduate Department of GC University, Lahore, but also of being the Alma Mater of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the poet philosopher of Pakistan. Since its inception in 868, eminent thinkers and teachers like Thomas Arnold, Dr. Muhammad lqbal, S. G. Brett, L.P. Saunders and G. N. Chatterji have been contributing to its academic development. During its long history, the Department has continued to be one of the most important centers of philosophical learning in South Asia, especially noted for the promotion of the spirit of free inquiry and critical thinking. The department has made significant contribution to the promotion of liberal values in the University. Keeping in view the demands of changing times the Department has been renamed as Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies, since it vows to develop an interdisciplinary space for Philosophy in the academic arena through innovative and interactive teaching. The department strives to create an academic environment which could promote learning to philosophize and actuate intellectual skills to employ contemporary philosophical models for the cultural re-orientation of Philosophy in Pakistani society. To explore new job opportunities for the Philosophy graduates is also one of the topmost priorities of the Department. Academic Programmes The Department is offering following two programmes: l BA (Hons) l MPhil Many new courses and revised syllabi have been introduced at BA (Hons.) level, in the light of contemporary vision of Philosophy, not only as theoretical wisdom but also as the most powerful interdisciplinary discourse and explanatory practice. Similarly the department is offering a number of new interdisciplinary courses in BA/BSc (Hons) programme to broaden their vision and inculcate philosophical insight in their respective areas of study. The Department has the honour to introduce distinctive and exclusive courses in M.Phil, being offered by no other institution of higher learning in Pakistan. The Department intends to launch its PhD Programme by 206. Research Groups / Research Strengths The Department of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies has a strong practice of quality research since its inception in 868. The Department is proud of its luminaries and celebrities. Even today the Department is carrying forward this practice with vigour and enthusiasm. Currently following four groups are busy with the diversified research activities: l Philosophy of Art l Feminism l Ethics l Contemporary Muslim Thought The Department has requisite human and material resources to conduct and guide quality research. The research papers of the faculty are finding place in the reputed national and international journals. Facilities The Department possesses basic requirements for quality teaching and research. At present, it has computers, multimedia, printers and internet connection. However, its real strength lies in the rich collection of latest books and journals available at Central and Postgraduate Libraries. Department has established its own Departmental Library as well on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of. A number of scholars have contributed rare books and manuscripts therein. Special Features The Department has following special features: Brett Philosophical Society The oldest Society of the University provides the students and the staff with a platform for active and regular philosophical dialogue on contemporary issues. Research Journal Quest, the research journal of the Department of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies regularly publishes the research articles of reputed national and international scholars.
5 Prospectus 206 Department of Philosophy & IDS & Physical Education Academic Links Following international links are in process and at various stages of maturity. International l Southampton University UK, Joint Conferences, Seminars; l Calcutta University, Kolkata, India (International) Students / Faculty Exchange; l Millia University, New Delhi, India, Faculty Training; l Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, Joint Curriculum Development; l Pontifical University Laterano, Rome, Italy, Faculty Exchange, Student Exchange; l Columbia University in the City of New York, USA, Faculty Exchange; l Aligarh Muslim University, UP, India, Joint Research l Exchange of Articles in Research Journals and editorial consultancy National l Awaz Foundation, Joint Seminars / Conferences / Workshops; l National Commission for Justice and Peace, Short and long term mutual visits of the faculty; l Rahnuma-Family Planning Association of Pakistan, Internship. Career Scope/Opportunities Due to their training in logic and conceptual analysis, our degree holders in Philosophy perform exceptionally well in the sectors of civil service and the interdisciplinary job market of NGOs and Print & Electronic Media, etc. Teaching is also an open choice of which the horizons are widening. BA (Hons) Year PHIL-0 PHIL-20 I PHIL-20 Problems of Philosophy II PHIL-220 PHIL-2202 Philosophy and the Contemporary World History of Greek Philosophy Theoretical Ethics Year- Semester-V PHIL-0 PHIL-02 PHIL-0 PHIL-04 Elective s PHIL-05 PHIL-06 PHIL-07 PHIL-08 PHIL-09 Semester-VI PHIL-20 PHIL-202 PHIL-20 PHIL-206 Elective s PHIL-205 PHIL-207 PHIL-208 PHIL-209 Year-4 Modern Western Philosophy-I Logic-I Classical Muslim Philosophy-I Applied Ethics Philosophy of Education Epistemology and Metaphysics Philosophy of Social Science Philosophy of Art Medieval Philosophy Modern Western Philosophy-II Logic-II Classical Muslim Philosophy-II Induction and Science Philosophy of History Iqbal: Textual Study of Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam Political Philosophy Philosophy of Existential Literature Semester-VII PHIL-40 PHIL-402 PHIL-40 PHIL-40 PHIL-499 Elective s PHIL-405 PHIL-406 PHIL-408 PHIL-409 Continental Philosophy: Phenomenology and Existentialism Marxism Analytical Philosophy Modern Muslim Thought Research Work/Thesis Philosophy of Religion Philosophy of Law Philosophy of Language Philosophy and Faminism
Department of Philosophy & IDS & Physical Education Prospectus 206 54 Semester-VIII PHIL-420 PHIL-4202 PHIL-420 PHIL-4222 PHIL-4299 Any Two of the following PHIL-4205 PHIL-4206 PHIL-4207 PHIL-4209 PHIL-420 PHIL-42 PHIL-422 PHIL-42 PHIL-424 PHIL-425 PHIL-426 PHIL-427 PHIL-428 PHIL-429 PHI- 4220 PHIL-422 Continental Philosophy: From Structuralism to Post-Modernism Twentieth Century American Philosophy Critical Theory Contemporary Exposition of Sufi Doctrine Research Work / Thesis Philosophy of Literature Post-Colonial Theory Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Bertrand Russell Ludwig Wittgenstein Hegel Heidegger Business Ethics of Mind Philosophy of Computing and Information Alain Badiou Slavoj Zizek Immanuel Kant Plato Aristotle Nietzsche Allied s Year- PHIL-0 PHIL-20 IDC IDC-0 IDC-02 IDC-0 IDC-04 IDC-05 IDC-06 IDC-07 IDC-08 IDC-09 IDC-0 IDC- IDC-2 I PHIL-20 Problems of Philosophy II PHIL-220 Philosophy and the Contemporary World History of Greek Philosophy History of Civilization History of Science Classics of World Literature Logic and Critical Thinking Education, Culture and Society Lahore: History and Architecture Major Religions of the World Introduction to Environmental Studies Health and Sports Introduction to Cultural Geography Information Science Film, Media and Society
55 Prospectus 206 Department of Philosophy & IDS & Physical Education Department of Physical Education The Department of Physical Education was established in 202 and has been working under the umbrella of Department of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies. The Department of Physical Education provides students with knowledge and experience to pursue numerous careers in physical education (e.g., sports management, fitness/wellness management, movement science, outdoor dealership, physical therapy, coaching, and athletic development). It promotes the potential for lifelong participation in the physical activities through the development of motor skills and movement competence, healthrelated physical fitness and sports education. In addition, students will gain an appreciation of the disciplinary knowledge and its application to various physical activity-related professions. The programme provides students with diverse environment and applied experiences. The objective is to prepare undergraduates in the field of physical education with the skills, knowledge, and experience to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle. Academic Programmes The Department is offering the following courses: l MSc Physical Education & Sports Science l Health and Sports as an interdsciplinary course of one Semester of BA (Hons.) l Health & Physical Education at Intermediate level Facilities The Department possesses all the basic requirements for quality teaching. At present, it has sports facilities like Football, Hockey & Cricket grounds, Basketball, Badminton, Squash, Volleyball, Handball, Tennis Courts and Fitness Gym separate for males and females. For practical work the computers, internet and printing facilities are also available in the campus. Rich collections of latest books are accessible at the central and post graduate library. Ravians' Health and Sports Society The newly formed Ravians' Health and Sports Society to promotes physical fitness and emotional well-being amongst the students and the faculty. Its office bearers took charge in December, 20. RHSS is organizing various events to promote Health & Physical Education. Career Due to their highly professional and scientific training, the students in Physical Education & Sports Science may perform exceptionally well in various fields of life. Sports have a large job market in Public and Private Sectors; demand of qualified sports personnel is increasing day by day. The students of Physical Education Department are filling the vacuum of qualified technical officials by voluntarily participating and organizing various domestic and national events with the collaboration of HEC, Sports Board Punjab, WAPDA, Sports Board and National Federations s And Syllabi The year-wise detail of the courses and syllabi is as under: MSc IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SPORTS SCIENCE) Year- PE-0 PE-02 PE-0 PE-04 PE-05 PE-06P PE-07P PE-08P Sports Management Sports Nutrition Computer Application Theory of Games Talent Development (Football & badminton) Practical Athletics (Sprints & Shot put) Practical Educational Gymnastics
Department of Philosophy & IDS & Physical Education Prospectus 206 56 I PE-5 PE-52 PE-5 PE-54 PE-55 PE-56P PE-57P PE-58P PE-40 PE-402 PE-40 PE-404 PE-405P PE-406P PE-407P Methods of Research Methodology of Scientific Science of Track & Field Human Anatomy Planning Sports Facilities (Volleyball, Table Tennis) Practical Athletics (Long Jump, Triple Jump, Discus) Practical Swimming (Free Style, Back Stroke) II PE-45 PE-452 PE-45 PE-454 PE-455P PE-456P PE-457P PE-499 Physical Education for Special Population Sports Bio- Mechanics Exercise Physiology Sport Physiology ( Basketball, Cricket) Practical Athletics (High Jump, Javelin Throw) Gymnastics Role of Media Trauma & Rehabilitation Measurement and Evaluation Leadership (Hockey, Tennis) Practical Athletics (Relay, Hurdles) Practical Small Area Games Thesis/ Research Project 6 MPhil Programme (Philosophy) Year- (Any four of the following) PHIL-70 PHIL-702 PHIL-70 PHIL-704 PHIL-707 PHIL-720 PHIL-7205 PHIL-7206 PHIL-7207 PHIL-7208 PHIL-7209 II & IV PHIL-7499 Thesis Faculty In charge & Assistant Professor Dr. Sobia Tahir Professor Prof. Mirza Athar Baig Assistant Professor Yasir Sultan Dr. Alwin Vincent Murad Lecturer Muhammad Afzal Khan Rubina Kokab Sobia Jamil Shahram Sarwar Hermeneutics Associate Professor Azam Khan Visiting/Adjunct Faculty Dr. Anjum Rehmani Humaira Maqsood Ahmad Hammad Rahma Qureshi I (Any four of the following) Bio Medical Ethics Social Epistemology Meta-Philosophy Philosophical Anthropology Live issues of the contemporary Muslim Philosophy Contemporary Muslim/ Arab Philosphers Lecturer (Physical Education) Muhammad Waseem Akhtar Muhammad Atif Shafiq Muhammad Javed Bajwa Visiting/Adjunct Faculty (Physical Education) Khawaja Muhammad Moosa Naik 2