Aslam O Alaikum, senior.
I request all seniors to guide me whether I should take Sociology or Journalism....and plz do mention the scope of these subjects as regards marks and the names of most authentic books for covering the whole syllabus......

Thanks.



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@Irfan: Dear both subjects are general and are scoring. you can opt either. If possible take both of these.

For books and material issue go through following links.l

Electronic material for sociology:
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-optio...-must-see.html


Discussions regarding subject matter and books:
http://www.cssforum.com.pk/css-optio...ology-shrd.htm

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Thank you sir for your kind support . But, I have a choice of only one subject to choose between Journalism or sociology. I require your assistance regarding this matter. Please guide me whether I should take Journalism or Sociology which subject can be prepared in lesser time.

@Irfan: Go with Sociology.

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Thank you very much sir...Inshallah I will go for it....

I am sorry to disagree here but let me advise you clearly. There is difference in both subjects. People will generally guide you to take either of them and would refer them as easy subject however I would say the otherwise.

Sociology: It's a bit tricky subject. You need to understand sociological theories and their applicability in your answers. These theories are not that easy. Furthermore the questions are pretty lengthy and the trend of the examination has also changed. I opted it in 2010 and score only 48 marks.

Journalism: It's rather easier than sociology because of it's nature and scope. It has two clear sections each having very predictable questions. It's less tricky and technical in contrast with sociology. Book by mehdi hassan "Journalism for All" covers it well.

Journalism has better MCQs output as well. I have scored 61 in it, therefore my advice would be to consider this from both of your options.

please discuss it further and choose wisely!
Best of Luck!

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Thank You Omer Bhai. I really appreciate your viable advice. I was not inclined towards socially that much for I have not studied it thoroughly and have a nodding acquaintance with it. However, as regards Journalism, I can understand it more easily than Sociology for I think it is much general than sociology. Thanks once again... you have helped me a lot and have drove me out of dilemma.

you have helped me a lot and have drove me out of dilemma.
^^
+1

But Still I will go with sociology In Sha Allah as I have already covered 50% of it.
Can u suggest me the time span required to prepare journalism 100% and sociology 50%?

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