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Admissions 2013-14 Department of Arabic Introduction The Department of Arabic is enjoying the patronage of renowned scholars of international repute. The cautiously designed syllabus has considered the needs of students and the contemporary literary world that is a confluence of ancient and modern Arabic Literature, Language and Linguistics. Besides academic activities, curricular and co-curricular activities are also stressed like extension lectures, debates, study tours, picnics and other events to discover, enhance and polish the abilities and talent of the students. At present Fifty Seven (57) courses of Arabic Literature, Language and Linguistics are taught including computer and research methodology. Facilities There is well-stocked Seminar Library in the department containing books on almost all relevant subjects, a state-of-the-art Computer Lab with internet facility and modern audiovisual aids. Faculty Members Career Opportunities Assistant Professors The degree in Arabic would prove to be a key of Ms. Fatema Zainab (Incharge) success opening the doors of diversified fields Mr. Asif Saleem such as Teaching, Translation, (academic, Mr. Muhammad Imran Latif diplomatic and commercial etc.) and in Mr. Muhammad Abdul Hameed Nabeel electronic media as well. Programs Available Diploma in Quranic Arabic Language Diploma in Contemporary Arabic Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Arabic For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2273 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/arabic E-mail: [email protected] 11 Admissions 2013-14 Department of Economics Introduction The Department of Economics is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Arts. It was established in 1950-51with the enactment of the University of Karachi Act, at the old campus in the city and was later shifted to its present location in 1960. Professor Newman Joseph Adams, an American national, was Faculty Members appointed as the first chairman of the department. Due to its academic stance the department of Professor Economics has the distinction of being recognized as Dr. Shafiq ur Rehman premier department in the country. Many of its graduates, have had secured key positions at various Associate Professor national as well as international organizations. It is Dr. Abdul Waheed (Chairman) because of these standards that the department was accorded with the honor of establishing a center of Assistant Professors national capability in Economics by the name of Ms. Rubina Hassan “Applied Economics Research Center” through a Dr. S. Wiqar Hussain grant by the Sindh Government. Dr. Khalid Mustafa Mr. Syed Muhammad Ali Facilities Mr. M. Ahsanuddin The seminar library has a good collection of books Mr. Mirza M. Shahzad and periodicals related to Economics, Finance and Dr. Roohi Ahmed Transport. In order to fill the gaps, an inter library Ms. Safia Qamar loan facility is also available with other major Dr. Rummana Zaheer libraries in the city, including the Dr. Mahmood Ms. Seema Siddiqui Hai Husain Library and the research library of the AERC Ms. Noreen Mujahid the University of Karachi, the department has two Mr. M. Haseeb well-equipped computer labs. Ms. Saba Masood Ms. Lubna Naz Specific Research Areas Lecturers The research interest of the teaching faculty includes: Mr. Zeeshan Atiq (S/L) international / global economics monetary Ms. Rabia Shakir economics; Islamic economics; innovation & Mr. M. Umair productivity; economic growth; development economics; banking & finance; human resource management etc. Programs Available Career Opportunities M.A/ M.Sc Graduation from Economics Department provides Masters in Economics and Finance an opportunity of fresh graduates to secure respectable positions in various national and Masters in Transport Management international institutions. They include State Bank of PGDEF Pakistan, Planing Commission, Ministry of Finance & Economics Affairs, National and Private banks, research institutions and finance and brokerage For Further Details companies, teaching position in Universities and Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2270 colleges, and mid-career level managerial positions Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/economics E-mail: [email protected] in national and multi-national companies. 12 Admissions 2013-14 Department of English Introduction The Department of English was established in 1955. Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the department. The department was located in Shivjee Murarji bulding in Nanakwara. Later in January 1960 when the university move to its present location, the department was housed on the first floor of the Old Block in the Faculty of Arts. Prof. Dr. Ahsan Farooqui was the first head of the department of English. Prof. Dr. Ali Ashraf, Prof. Maya Jamil, Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Hussain and Prof. Dr. Kaleem ur Faculty Members Rehman were among notable chairpersons. The Professor Department offers Masters program in both English Mr. Kaleem Raza Khan (Chairman) Literature and Linguistics in the Morning as well as Assistant Professors Evening. Prof. Maki Kureshi is one of the Ms. Dilshat Bano internationally reputed Pakistani English poet. Ms. Nishat Wasim Ms. Huma Shakir Ms. Lubna Shaheen Facilities Dr. Farhana Wazir Khan Department Seminar Library Dr. Iftikhar Shafi Audio-Visual Lab Mr. Tayyab Zaidi (SL) Cassette Library for the Blinds Ms. Shumaila Shafket Ali Career Opportunities Lecturers Ms. Ibtesam Afreen Students of the department of English have entered a Ms. Bushra Khurram (SL) variety of vocational fields. Some of these fields are: Mr. Faisal Nazir (SL) CSS, Advertising, Media, (T.V, Radio, Newspapers, Ms. Lubna Hasan Magazines, etc.) Banking, Business, Teaching Educational Administration, Research, Translation Programs Available to mention only a few. Excellent job opportunities are M.A. (English) M.A. (English Linguistics/Literature) available for the students of English Department in the country and abroad. For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2268 Website: www.uok.edu.pk/faculties/english E-mail: [email protected] 13 Admissions 2013-14 Department of International Relations Introduction The Department of International Relations was established in 1958 and it is the oldest department of this field in Pakistan. More than 700 students are studying in both morning and evening programs. It has been regularly organizing national and International level Conferences, workshops and Seminars. Facilities Seminar library has more than 3000 books and also subscribes 15 journals related to different areas of study. Department has completely equipped computer lab which provide access to online journals and e-books to facilitate the research of students. Faculty Members Professors Dr. Moonis Ahmar Specific Research Areas Dr. Shaista Tabassum Faculty of IR Department contains highly qualified Dr. Mutahir Ahmed (Chairman) teachers. They have expertise in the area of IR theories, Political ceremony, Security studies, Peace Assistant Professors studies, human rights and International Law. Mr. Syed Amir Hameed Dr. Naeem Ahmed Career Opportunities Dr. Farhan Hanif Siddiqui Graduates of department are employed in different Ms. Nausheen Wasi fields. Most of them are employed in media, research Mr. Fahimuddin Ms. Sheila Zulfiqar Ahmed institutions, civil services and universities. Lecturers Mr. M. Faisal Awan Program Available Masters in International Relations For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2274 Website: www.kuird.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected] 14 Admissions 2013-14 Department of Mass Communication Introduction Established as Department of Journalism in 1955 with a diploma course for working journalists it was renamed as Department of Mass Communication in 1985. The department was established with an aim to produce qualified and trained journalists and media professional to cater to the growing needs of the media industry. A full-fledged MA program replaced the diploma program in 1962 to modernize media education in the country. Facilities The department has sufficiently equipped six teaching and training labs. TV lab, News lab, Advertising lab and two Computer labs. (one each for Faculty Members Professors Urdu and English). The department runs FM Radio Dr. Tahir Masood (Chairman) channel which provide a training base for the Dr. Mehmood Ghaznavi students in radio broadcasting. Associate Professor Dr. Rafia Taj Career Opportunities Students have wide job opportunities in the growing Assistant Professors Ms. Samina Qureshi industry including Media, Advertising and PR. Some Dr. Fouzia Naz of the students conveniently find positions in private Ms. Sadia Mahmood Mr. M. Osama Shafiq sector FM Radio and TV channels and print media Dr. Syed Waheed ur Rehman even they passed out. Lecturers Ms. Asmat Ara Mr. Naveed Arshad Ms. Rana Afzal Program Available Masters in Mass Communication For Further Details Telephone: 021-99261300-06 Ext: 2278 Website: www.uok.edu.pk E-mail: [email protected] 15 Admissions 2013-14 Department of Persian Introduction Career Opportunities The Department of Persian was established in 1955 Students of this department continue to enter a with a view to provide facilities for advance studies variety of vocational fields, some of which are CSS, and research in the fields of Persian language and Advertising, Media, Banking, Business, Translation / literature with particular emphasis on the literature Interpreting, Teaching, Educational Administration produced in the Indo-Pak subcontinent during the & Research, News Agencies, Foreign Ministry etc.