Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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Globalization of Media – MCM404 brings together three broad subjects; a) Aspects of National Affairs of Pakistan, b) Aspects of International Affairs c) Aspects of Globalization of Media. It is a very diverse course in which you will study everything from the importance of Pakistan as a nation state in the international community to the political system of the country. You will also be briefed about the constitution of Pakistan and the policies being adopted and practiced by the government in different sectors, the international and regional organizations and their role in international scenario, the concept of globalization and indigenization. At the end of the course you will study the citizens’ media role and responsibilities along with the importance of mass media in 21st century. All these concepts will help you in understanding and exploring the world of mass media and you will get a better view of what’s happening around and how the future can be shaped for the good of all.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course, you should be able to:
- Develop and maintain independent observation of various aspects of media including media ownership, management, control and content.
- Sustain and strengthen the autonomy and capacity of citizens to view media from a public-interest perspective rather than being overwhelmed by media themselves.
- Become citizens who are actively engaged in improving conditions through individual effort and by collective endeavour.
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Course Calendar
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1
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The Unique Nature of the Pakistani Nation-State
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2
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“Pakistan: the first 11 years 1947-1958” part 1
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3
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“Pakistan: the first 11 years 1947-1958” part 2
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4
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Roots of chaos: tiny acts or giant mis-steps?
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5
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“From new hopes to shattered dreams: 1958-1971”
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6
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“Renewing Pakistan: 1971-2005”Part-1: 1971-1988
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7
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Renewing Pakistan: Part II 1971-2005 (1988-2005)
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8
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The Constitution of Pakistan, Parts I & II
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9
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The Constitution of Pakistan, Parts II
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10
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The Political System of Pakistan
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11
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The Election Commission of Pakistan
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12
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“Political groupings and alliances: issues and perspectives”
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13
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The Legislative Process and Interest Groups
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14
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The population, education and economic dimensions of Pakistan
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15
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The National Environment Policy 2005
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16
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The National Environment Policy 2005 (Continued)
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17
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The Children of Pakistan
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18
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The health sector of Pakistan
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20
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The information sector of Pakistan
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21
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Media as Elements of National Power
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22
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One Globe: Many Worlds
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23
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The United Nations” Part-1
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24
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The United Nations” Part-2
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25
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Millennium development goals (MDGs)
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26
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The globalization: threats and responses – part-1”
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27
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The globalization: threats and responses – part-2
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28
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World trade organization (WTO)
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31
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OIC: organization of the Islamic conference
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32
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From south Asia to SAARC
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33
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The Pakistan India relationship
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34
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Dimensions of terrorism
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35
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From Violent Conflict to Peaceful Co-Existence
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37
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Pakistan’s foreign policy
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38
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Emerging trends in international affairs
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39
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Globalization of media
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40
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Globalization and indigenization of media
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41
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Balancing public interests and commercial interests
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42
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Citizens’ media and citizens’ media dialogue
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43
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Citizens’ media rights and responsibilities
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44
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Citizens’ participation in public service broadcasting
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45
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Media in the 21st century
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