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Here is the reorganized course content for Political Science Paper I, divided into chapters:

*Chapter 1: Western Political Thought (10 Marks)*

1.1 Plato
1.2 Aristotle
1.3 Machiavelli
1.4 Montesquieu
1.5 Hobbes
1.6 Locke
1.7 Rousseau
1.8 Kant
1.9 Mill
1.10 Bentham
1.11 Hegel
1.12 Marx
1.13 Lenin
1.14 Mao
1.15 Gramsci
1.16 Karl Popper
1.17 Pierre Bourdieu
1.18 John Rawls
1.19 Frances Fukuyama
1.20 Foucault
1.21 Derrida
1.22 Kierkegaard
1.23 Jean Paul Sartre
1.24 Rene Descartes

*Chapter 2: Muslim Political Thought (10 Marks)*

2.1 Al-Farabi
2.2 Al-Mawardi
2.3 Ibn Rushd
2.4 Imam Ghazali
2.5 Ibn Taymiyyah
2.6 Nizam-ul-Mulk Tusi
2.7 Ibn Khaldun
2.8 Shah Waliullah
2.9 Allama Muhammad Iqbal
2.10 Jamaluddin Afghani
2.11 Rashid Rida

*Chapter 3: State System (10 Marks)*

3.1 Emergence of modern nation-state system


3.2 Islamic concept of state and Ummah
*Chapter 4: Political Concepts (Western and Islamic) (10 Marks)*

4.1 Sovereignty
4.2 Justice
4.3 Law
4.4 Liberty
4.5 Freedom
4.6 Equality
4.7 Rights and Duties
4.8 Human Rights
4.9 Political Authority and Power

*Chapter 5: Comparative Politics (10 Marks)*

5.1 Political Socialization


5.2 Political Culture
5.3 Political Development
5.4 Political Recruitment
5.5 Social Change
5.6 Civil Society
5.7 Violence and Terrorism in Politics
5.8 Gender and Politics
5.9 Women Empowerment

*Chapter 6: Political Participation (10 Marks)*

6.1 Political Change and Revolution


6.2 Elections
6.3 Electoral System
6.4 Public Opinion
6.5 Propaganda
6.6 Political Parties
6.7 Pressure Groups and Lobbies

*Chapter 7: Political Institutions and Role of Government (10 Marks)*

7.1 Legislature
7.2 Executive
7.3 Judiciary
7.4 Political Elites
7.5 Civil and Military Bureaucracy

*Chapter 8: Forms of Government (10 Marks)*

8.1 Monarchy
8.2 Democratic
8.3 Dictatorship
8.4 Totalitarian/Authoritarian
8.5 Unitary
8.6 Federal
8.7 Confederation
8.8 Presidential and Parliamentary

*Chapter 9: Political Ideologies (10 Marks)*

9.1 Capitalism
9.2 Marxism
9.3 Communism
9.4 Socialism
9.5 Totalitarism
9.6 Fascims
9.7 Nationalism
9.8 Islamic Political Ideology

*Chapter 10: Local Self Government (10 Marks)*

10.1 Theory and practice of Local Self-Government


10.2 Comparative analyses of systems of local governance
10.3 Public Administration and Public Policy

Here is the reorganized course content for Political Science Paper-II, divided into two parts:

*Part-A (30 Marks)*

_Chapter 1: Comparative and Analytical Study of Political Systems_

1.1 Political System of U.S.A


1.2 Political System of U.K
1.3 Political System of France
1.4 Political System of Germany

_Chapter 2: Global and Regional Integration_

2.1 Globalization and Politics


2.2 Global Civil Society
2.3 Regional Politico-Economic Integration
2.4 Organizational Structure of the European Union, SAARC, ECO
2.5 International Financial Regimes IMF and WTO

*Part-B (70 Marks)*

_Chapter 3: Comparative and Analytical Study of Political Systems_

3.1 Political System of Turkey


3.2 Political System of Iran
3.3 Political System of Malaysia
3.4 Political System of India
3.5 Political System of China

_Chapter 4: Political Movements in India (Colonial Period)_

4.1 Rise of Muslim Nationalism in South Asia


4.2 Pakistan Movement
4.3 Role of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
4.4 Role of Allama Muhammad Iqbal
4.5 Role of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah

_Chapter 5: Government and Politics in Pakistan_

5.1 Constitution Making from 1947-1956


5.2 Comparative and Critical Analysis of 1956, 1962, 1973 Constitutions
5.3 Constitutional Amendments up-to-date
5.4 Federal Structure in Pakistan
5.5 Central-Provincial Relations after 18th Amendment
5.6 Political Culture of Pakistan
5.7 Political Developments and the Role of Civil and Military Bureaucracy
5.8 Judiciary, Feudalism, Dynastic Politics
5.9 Political Parties and Interest Groups
5.10 Elections and Voting Behavior
5.11 Religion and Politics
5.12 Ethnicity and National Integration

_Chapter 6: International Relations_

6.1 History of International Relations: Post World War-II (WW-II) Period


6.2 Foreign Policy of Pakistan: National Interests and Major Determinants
6.3 Foreign Policy-making Process in Pakistan
6.4 External Factors like International Power Structure, International Organizations
6.5 World Public Opinion and Reaction of other States

To achieve your goal of scoring 200 marks in both Political Science papers in the CSS exam, I've created a
tailored study plan for you. Please follow this structured approach:

*Week 1-4: Understanding the Syllabus and Basic Concepts*

1. Familiarize yourself with the CSS exam syllabus for Political Science.
2. Start with basic concepts and theories in Political Science.
3. Read introductory books like "Introduction to Political Science" by Rodee Anderson.

*Week 5-8: Focus on Pakistan's Political History and Foreign Policy*

1. Study Pakistan's political history, focusing on key events and milestones.


2. Read books like "A History of Pakistan and its Origins" by Christophe Jaffrelot and "Pakistan's Foreign
Policy: An Historical Analysis" by S.M. Burke.
3. Analyze Pakistan's foreign policy, including its relationships with neighboring countries and global
powers.

*Week 9-12: Delve into Comparative Politics and International Relations*

1. Study comparative politics, focusing on different political systems and ideologies.


2. Read books like "Comparative Politics Today: A Theoretical Framework" by Gabriel A. Almond and
"International Relations: Politics and Economy in the 21st Century" by William Nester.
3. Analyze international relations, including global governance, international organizations, and conflict
resolution.

*Week 13-16: Focus on Political Theory and Philosophy*

1. Study political theory and philosophy, focusing on key thinkers and concepts.
2. Read books like "The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam" by Allama Iqbal and "History of
Political Theories" by Willaim A. Dunning.
3. Analyze different political ideologies, including liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and communism.

*Week 17-20: Practice Past Papers and Revise Key Concepts*

1. Practice past papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.
2. Revise key concepts and theories, focusing on weak areas.
3. Join online forums or study groups to discuss challenging topics and share knowledge.

*Week 21-24: Final Preparations and Revision*

1. Intensify your revision, focusing on key concepts and past papers.


2. Practice timed essays and MCQs to improve your time management and question-answering skills.
3. Stay motivated and focused, reminding yourself of your goal to score 200 marks in both Political
Science papers.

By following this structured study plan, you'll be well-prepared to achieve your goal and make your
parents proud!

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