Vice Chancellor's Message "Welcome to the prestigious Gomal University. Transition to our fifth decade, we have the honor to remark that thousands of our graduates are serving efficiently round the globe. The Gomalian’s Alumni complex is reflected as an excellent cradle for sustenance, counsel and opportunities. Universities are fountainhead of knowledge. The power of knowledge can’t be overemphasized in this age of corroboration based world economy. Knowledge is power; it is lifeline for nations. The nations with more knowledge are thought to be more powerful. At Gomal University, we introduce knowledge that is valuable for mankind. We train people to provide leadership in their respective field of interest. With dedicated faculty and staff, we are striving hard to meet the international standards both in academics and research equally. We ensure that the graduates of Gomal University are able to flourish in any environment with their knowledge, skills and values to qualify lifelong success. Living in this digital era, we certify that our students have knowledge outcomes for employability in the fast connected world. We envision excellence in knowledge as our major strength. Our mission needs inspired, creative and talented people to step forward. You are greeted to join hands with us to create knowledge for the benefit of mankind, and then go back to serve your motherland to make it more prosperous, stronger and dignified across the globe. " Dr. Muhammad Sarwar Tamgha-i-Imtiaz OSU Distinguished Alumnus Distinguished National professor Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 I Pro Vice Chancellor's Message Gomal University strives to provide the best learning experience to students. Being the 2nd Oldest University of the province Gomal University seeks to maintain its role to produce a skilled lot for sustainable development of knowledge based economy at local and international levels. Distance Education at Gomal University has developed its repute as committed to provide you with excellent education and facilities in a flexible manner so that you can further your study without hindering your other professional activities. Top class faculty is hired to teach in Distance Education Classes. It is a matter of satisfaction for us that Distance Education Gomal University has made steady progress in a relatively short period of time in terms of expansion through study centers and academic programs. Prof. Dr. Bakhtiar Khan Khattak Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 II Director's Message Distance learning is a pretty workable option for people of all ages desirous of getting education. It is relatively flexible than conventional styles of education. Students can complete their assignments whenever free instead of being restricted to an inflexible timetable. It allows the students to work according to their own schedules and circumstances. Requirements for joining a program of study are not rigorous and there is no need to travel to and from the classes daily. It provides opportunity of contact with tutors through tutorials, email or by landline or cell phones. At Gomal University, Distance learning is all about on and off campus activities, convenience and flexibility. Our aim is to remain at the forefronts to facilitate our learners. Join us and earn a degree of your choice without disrupting your career or other life pursuits. Prof. Dr. M. Jamil Khan Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 III Contents: Page No. 1. Brief History of District Dera Ismail Khan 1 2. Gomal University 1 • History of Gomal University • Mission 3. Distance Education Program 2 4. Establishment of The Directorate of Distance Education by HEC 3 5. Objectives of the program 5 6. Directorate’s Details/ Services 6 • Information Advisory • Financial Services • Fee Structure • Examination Services • Online Services • Study Center • Faculty Support Services • Student Support Services • Admission Procedure • Course Offered 7. Fee Structure 9 8. Department of English Literature 14 9. Department of Economics 17 10. Department of Business Administration 20 11. Department of Communication And Media Studies 24 12. Department of Islamic Studies & Arabic 27 13. Institute of Education & Research 32 14. Department of Political Science 36 15. Department of Mathematics 39 16. M.A Pakistan Studies 43 17. M.A Urdu 46 18. Department of Commerce 49 19. B.Com & Diplomas 52 20. List of Study Centers 53 Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 IV DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION GOMALUNIVERSITY DERA ISMAIL KHAN (PROSPECTUS 2017-18) Brief History of District Dera Ismail Khan Dera Ismail Khan is a city in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, situated on the west bank of the Indus River. The city is a divisional administrative center, &well known for its lacquered woodwork, glass and ivory ware, mats, and sarongs. Newer industries include soap, textile, sugar factories, rice, flour, and oil mills. The old town, founded in 1469 by a Balochi chief, was washed away by the Indus River & the new town was built in 1823.The city is seat of Gomal University, Qurtuba University and numerous colleges affiliated with Gomal University, as well as other Universities. History of Gomal University EX-Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is the founder of the Gomal University D.I. Khan and he laid foundation stone of the Gomal University on 1st May, 1974 to put forward his vision of highly educated Pakistan to meet the modern world challenges in every aspect of life &with the intension to provide Higher education at the door steps of people of D.I.Khan , Tank & especially to the youth of FATA (Federally Administrated Areas ) to bring them in to main stream. Gomal University D.I. Khan has the distinction of being the 2nd oldest and biggest University of the KPK and was established with the objective to provide accessibility of higher education to the talented youth of the backward areas of D.I. Khan division in particular and KPK in general, 1st Vice Chancellor Nawab Allah Nawaz Khan Sadozai was the Founding Vice-Chancellor and the donor of the University Land; he donated 1076 acre Land for establishment of the University Initially 10 departments were opened, but with the passage of time new emerging disciplines were added and presently the university has 4 faculties having 33 departments, centers, Engineering Institute, constituent colleges. Total on-campus enrollment of students is 9267 students (7013 M/2254 F) with 230 foreign students and 315 faculty members including 104 PhD. Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 1 Mission statement We believe on : “P.R.I.D.E”. P : Professionalism ,R: Respect ,I: Integrity ,D: Dedication and ,E: Excellence , we aim to provide quality higher education of International standards and promote excellence in local resources based on research to bring about a qualitative change in the society as a whole. We strive to produce future leaders of our nation and world , we are determine to educate female gender as potential target which is almost more than 50% of the total population and aidless talented youth of this nation on very affordable cost keeping in view the targets set by Govt of Pakistan in Millennium development goals & vision 2025 by planning commission of Pakistan, we will preserve the value of excellence, discipline in our lines, self- respect, we induce and inculcate high moral values sense of civic responsibilities and inquisitiveness among the students, polish their intrinsic capabilities, we strongly value our country’s social , environmental and economic well-being. Distance Education Program Distance education, also called distance learning, is a combination of on-campus & off-campus activities, and a method of offering education either through correspondence or other means of modern technology. Distance education focuses on delivering quality education for students who are not physically present. It enables students to receive education from far flung remote areas. Started in 1946, the University of South Africa is one of the oldest distance education universities. The origin of distance education can be traced back to the 19th (1840) when Sir Issac Pitman, the inventor of shorthand, came up with an idea of offering courses through mail. In the 1900s, a department for correspondence courses was started at the University of Chicago. In the later years, a number of universities also started such departments. Until 1969, distance education remained an important means of education in only a few countries. In 1969, the establishment of the United Kingdom's Open University brought about a significant change in the field of distance education. In modern distance education, educational materials are given to the students through various means such as tutorials, audiotapes, videos, satellite broadcasts and CD-ROMs. Remote databases, e-mail, and video conferencing using broadband network are also used. Interactive videoconferencing helps a teacher deliver lectures to different groups in other classrooms, known as a virtual classroom. The various facilities and services available through the network include online registration, availability of online video materials, dissemination of course materials and constant communication with tutors, instructors and fellow students through e-mail “Distance education has opened the gates of “Learning Anytime and Anywhere”. Web: www.degu.edu.pk E-Mail: [email protected] Call: 0966-9280177 2 Establishment of Directorate for Distance Education by HEC The Higher Education Commission (HEC) decided to establish a separate Directorate for Distance Education at six selected universities, to speed up the effort to make distance learning a success in Pakistan 1: University of the Punjab, Lahore. 2: University of Peshawar, Peshawar. 3: University of Karachi , Karachi. 4: University of Sindh, Jamshoro. 5: Gomal University, D.I.Khan. 6: Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. The decision was taken keeping in view the large number of students appearing annually in graduate and postgraduate examinations in arts subjects as private candidates, in public sector universities.