BS (Hons) English
Department of English
Department of English offers a rigorous, intensive four year degree program in English literature. The program aims at developing ability to critically read and analyze literary texts in their historical, socio- political, cultural and philosophical contexts combined with aesthetic pleasure and intellectual stimulation which study of imaginative literature provides. Emphasis is put on the breadth and depth of coverage in the selection of courses in order to develop an understanding of different genres and forms of literary expression (poetry, prose, novel, drama, non-fiction) as well as linguistic and rhetorical skills through frequent reading and writing assignments and class discussions.
Program structure is flexible and diverse to cater the needs of the contemporary job market and student interests. Study of literature is blended with study of English language with the aim of improving the linguistic and pedagogical competence of those who wish to choose teaching as their career as well as those preparing for careers in media, business, diplomacy etc., which demand well developed interpretive and communication skill. We expect that this program of study taught by our highly enthusiastic and qualified faculty will instill in students a passion for reading and confidence to appreciate, interpret and analyze complex literary texts by contextualizing them in their broad theoretical and ideological context in written and oral form.
Course duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Credit hours: 124
Eligibility: Intermediate, minimum 2nd Div
Degree requirements: 2:00 CGPA
Road Map
Semester 1 |
Credit Hours |
Compulsory Courses |
Foundations of English I |
3 |
Pakistan Studies |
3 |
Core Courses |
Introduction to Literature I (Essays & Short Stories) |
3 |
Introduction to Linguistics I |
3 |
Minor I |
3 |
Semester 2 |
Credit Hours |
Compulsory Courses |
Foundations of English II |
3 |
Islamic Studies |
3 |
Core Courses |
Introduction to Literature II (Drama & Poetry) |
3 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
3 |
Minor I |
3 |
Semester 3 |
Credit Hours |
Compulsory Courses |
Communications Skills |
3 |
Urdu |
3 |
Core Courses |
Forms of Poetry |
3 |
Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics I |
3 |
Minor II |
3 |
Semester 4 |
Credit Hours |
Compulsory Courses |
Academic Reading & Writing |
3 |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
Core Courses |
Readings in Drama and Novel |
3 |
Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics II |
3 |
Minor II |
3 |
Semester 5 |
Credit Hours |
Psycholinguistics |
3 |
Sociolinguistics |
3 |
Principles of Literary Criticism |
3 |
A Historical Survey of English Literary Tradition (16th – Late 19th Century ) |
4 |
Minor III |
3 |
Semester 6 |
Credit Hours |
Critical Approaches to Literature |
3 |
Major Literary Movements (20th Century) |
4 |
English Phonology |
3 |
Lexical Studies |
3 |
Minor III |
3 |
Semester 7 |
Credit Hours |
Applied Linguistics |
TESOL |
4 |
Introduction to Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics |
4 |
ELT Practicum |
4 |
Pedagogical Grammar |
4 |
Literature |
Introduction to Research Methodology |
4 |
Classics in Novel |
4 |
Classics in Drama |
4 |
South Asian Literature |
4 |
Semester 8 |
Credit Hours |
Applied Linguistics |
Syllabus & Material Development |
4 |
Language Assessment |
4 |
Research Paper |
8 |
Literature |
Internship (Literary Pedagogy & Practicum) |
4 |
A General Survey of American Literature |
4 |
Classics in Poetry |
4 |
Research Paper |
4 |
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