Department of English

Overview:

The department of English, is devoted to teaching linguistics, language, and literature. It introduces students to a variety of linguistic concepts along with their practical application, and literary works produced during various historical eras while focusing on the contemporary global literary landscape. The English Department has proudly seen itself as a primary proponent of the liberal arts that has undergone a number of organizational changes since its establishment over a decade ago. Years of experimentation have resulted in substantial growth of the department, continuing from when it was a sub-campus of UOG. We aspire to nourish the same spirit of growth in our future ventures that strongly emphasize the significance of academic excellence, and a strong research culture starting from the introduction of the post-graduate programme in English in the coming year.

Vision:

We want to instill in our students a love of learning, reading, and language. In order to ensure this, we aim to offer students a clear curricular framework and pertinent, well-structured courses incorporating contemporary ideas in the fields of language and literature. Various literary, analytical, pedagogical, and theoretical skills will be taught. Students will learn excellent speaking, reading, and writing techniques, and will be encouraged to think critically. We shall promote a passion for education and respect for an education in liberal arts.

Mission:

The English Department aims to promote critical thinking among students by helping them gain a deeper understanding of language and literature, while emphasizing the importance of efficient reading and writing along with a study of literature in all its diversities.

HoD’s Message

The English Department boasts an excellent, foreign-qualified faculty with expertise in different contemporary literary and linguistic trends. Our curriculum is designed to encompass various areas in contemporary linguistic and literary traditions. We believe in an all-encompassing education which includes emphasis on academics along with extracurricular activities. This amalgamation of academic and extracurricular activities aims to nurture critical-minded individuals with enhanced intellectual abilities. For this purpose, along with our comprehensive curriculum, the English Department offers a variety of platforms like the reading club, speech competitions, and the literary and debating society. We continue organizing conferences, seminars and symposium to inculcate a vibrant research culture and encourage budding researchers. We welcome students who possess a keen interest in English language and literature, and are hoping to broaden their horizons.

Program Offered:

Program Name: BS English

Eligibility Criteria: 50% marks in HSSC, Passing the admission test. Number of seats offered are 110.

Courses offered:

1^st Semester:

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ISL 101 / ETH 101	Islamic Studies /  Ethics	2
	PSY 101	General Psychology	3
	SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	ENG 121	Language in Use	3
	ENG 122	Introduction to Literature	3
	ENG 123	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	QTS  101	Quranic Translation Studies	1
		Total Credit Hours	18

2^nd Semester:

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 109	English II: Composition Writing	3
	PAK 101	Pakistan Studies	3
	MTH 121	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
	ENG 125	History of English Literature	3
	ENG 126	Phonetics & Phonology	3
	STA 101	Statistical Methods	3
		Total Credit Hours	17

3^rd Semester:

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	CS 101	Introduction to Computers-I	3
	GEO 103	Introduction to Environmental Sciences	3
	SOC 103	Introduction to Anthropology	3
	ENG 107	English III: Communication and Presentation Skills	3
	ENG 203	Morphology and Syntax	3
	ENG 209	Short Fictional Narratives	3
		Total Credit Hours	18

4^th Semester

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 313	Literary Forms and Movements	3
	ENG 210	Classical and Renaissance Drama	3
	ENG 206	Introduction to Gender Studies	3
	ENG 207	Introduction to Semantics	3
	POL 101	Citizenship and Human Rights	3
	ACP 497	Community Work	1
	QTS 201	Quranic Translation Studies	1
		Total Credit Hours	17

5^th Semester

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 301	Romantic and Victorian Poetry	3
	ENG 302	Pragmatics	3
	ENG 401	Introduction to Stylistics	3
	ENG 304	Victorian Novel	3
	ENG 307	Classical Poetry	3
	ENG 311	Introduction to Research Methodology	3
		Total Credit Hours	18

6^th Semester

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 412 ENG 412	Modern Novel	3
	ENG 402	Critical Discourse Analysis	3
	ENG 316	Bilingualism	3
	ENG 315	Research Methods and Term Paper Writing	2
	ENG 404	CALL	3
	QTS  301	Quranic Translation Studies	1
		Total Credit Hours	15

7^th Semester

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 405	Introduction to Translation Studies	3
	ENG 416	Modern Drama	3
	ENG 419	Foundations of Literary Theory and Criticism	3
	ENG 414	ELT	3
	ENG 308/ENG 410/ RP 499	Introduction to Psycholinguistics/ Women’s’ Writings/Thesis	3
	INT 498	Internship	1
		Total Credit Hours	16

8^th Semester

Sr#	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour
	ENG 411	Introduction to Corpus Linguistics	3
	ENG 414	World Englishes	3
	ENG 415	Postmodern Literature	3
	ENG 419	Postcolonial Literature	3
	ENG 303/ENG 406/RP 499	Introduction to Sociolinguistics/American Literature/thesis	3
	QTS 401	Quranic Translation Studies	1
		Total Credit Hours	16

Faculty Members

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