Content Analysis of the Textbooks of Pakistan Studies for 8th, 9th and 10th Classes
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Pakistan, when came into existence, was geographically a divided country composed of two wings- East and West and was an amalgamation of various ethnic nationalities. Being ethnically a pluralist state, Pakistan faced a plethora of problems but was convinced to give top priority to nation-building process. However, all attempts at creating a unified citizenship ended in futile in 1971 when we lost our eastern wing which came out in the shape of an independent state of Bangladesh. After 1971 we still face the problems arising out of plurality which necessitates inculcating national unity and patriotism among Pakistanis. This can be possible only by bringing changes in national curriculum. The education system and specifically Syllabus designing is given due importance in this struggle for nation building. Pakistan Studies is one of the various subjects where the contents of the books for various classes are specially designed and controlled. The main objective of teaching Pakistan Studies is to promote the knowledge of an individual regarding the history, geography, economy of Pakistan and her relations with other states. An analysis of the contents of the subject shows that it tries to impart a manufactured patriotic sense of Pakistani citizenship and promotion of Islamic values. The present analysis gives special attention to analyze the textbooks of Pakistan Studies for 8th, 9th, and 10th classes. The main purpose of the paper is to fully evaluate the target books for their contents, pinpoint shortcomings, if any, how far they have been helpful in nation building and suggest areas for improvements.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Pakistan, Pakistan Studies, Syllabi, Nation Building Religious Minorities
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Kaynakça
- Adeney, K. (2007). Federalism and ethnic conflict regulation in India and Pakistan. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Ahmad, F. Javid, A. & Saeed, M. (2009). Pakistan Study, Grade 10th (Textbook) N.W.F.P. Textbook Board, Peshawar, Pakistan.
- Ahmed, A. S. (1997). Jinnah, Pakistan and Islamic identity: The search for Saladin. London & New York: Routledge.
- Amin, T. (1993). Ethno-national movements of Pakistan: Domestic and international factors. Islamabad: Institute of Political Studies.
- Ayres, A. (2009). Speaking like a state: Language and nationalism in Pakistan.Cambridge & New York: Cambridge University Press. Bakhtiar. (2006). Tareeh. Peshawar. KPK TextBook Board.
- Burki, S. J. (1986). Pakistan: A nation in the making. Boulder: Westview Press.
- Callard, K. (1957). Pakistan: A political study. London: George Allen and Unwin.
- Chowdhury, M. (1988). Pakistan: Its politics and bureaucracy. New Delhi: Associated Publishing House.
- Cohen, S. P. (2004). The idea of Pakistan. Washington D.C.: Brookings Institution Press.
- Jaffrelot, C. (2002). Nationalism without a nation: Pakistan searching for its identity. In C. Jaffrelot (Ed.), Pakistan: Nationalism without a nation? (7-48). New Delhi: Manohar Publishers.