MS English Literature

M.Phil. in English Literature is a 2 Year Degree Programme that covers core areas of English Literature, and Literary Theory. This programme offers candidates the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of a range of issues concerning English Literature. The broad field of subjects includes the core course modules such as Literary Theory and Criticism and advanced research and bibliographic methods related topics. The programme encourages the participants to develop a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of English Literature. Moreover, gain the skills required to challenge current professional practices for innovation and to undertake a range of leadership roles in the field.

Outline

Area Cr. Hrs.
a)Core Courses 09
b)Elective15
c)Thesis/Project/Additional Courses 06
Total30

Road Map

(a) Core Courses

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Critical TheoriesLIT 711 3
Advanced Literary-Cultural Research MethodologyLIT 7123
Pakistani Writings in EnglishLIT 713 3

(b) Elective Courses

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
South Asian LiteratureLIT72103
Global Muslim NarrativesLIT72203
Diasporic LiteraturesLIT 72303
Contemporary Postcolonial StudiesLIT72403
World Literature & TranslationLIT73103
Literature and GlobalizationLIT73203
Transnational PoetryLIT73303
Literature and EnvironmentLIT73403
Digital HumanitiesLIT74103
Literature and FilmLIT74203
Women’s WritingsLIT75103
Postmodern FictionLIT75203
Postmodern American LiteratureLIT75303
Shakespearean StudiesLIT75403
War LiteratureLIT755 03

c) Research Thesis

Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
Research ThesisLIT 7916
Thesis ContinuationLIT 7921

Admission Criteria

A minimum of 16 years of education leading to MA English, BS English (Honors),BA (Honors) with a major in English or equivalent
Minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system
All applicants are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50% followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee

Prospects

The programme primarily aims at producing effective professionals in the discipline of English Literature who will be able to contribute in different practical and research fields of Literature. To achieve the said goal, the programme offers a broad range of cautiously selected courses. These courses provide the students with requisite and fundamental knowledge of theoretical underpinnings in the field of English Literature. Similarly, the candidates are trained both in theory and practice by applying the theoretical knowledge gained in practical and meaning oriented field research. It also aims at providing crucial preparation for writing the dissertation and making substantial contributions to work in students’ chosen field(s). The programme ultimately envisions producing well-trained and productive scholars, sympathetic and intelligent critics, and effective and imaginative teachers and professionals.

Fee Structure