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Objectives
- To develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and literary understanding
- To enable students to analyze and interpret literature from classical to contemporary periods
- To enhance students’ academic and creative writing, public speaking, and communication skills
- To provide a strong foundation in linguistics, grammar, and research methodology
- To prepare students for careers in education, media, communication, civil services, and content development
Role and Scope
BS English offers wide-ranging career opportunities in both public and private sectors. Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Lecturer / Teacher
- Content Writer / Editor
- Public Relations Officer
- Scriptwriter / Copywriter
- Translator / Interpreter
- Civil Services Officer
- Communication Specialist
- Researcher / Academic
Semesters and Courses
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-6101 | Functional English | 3 (3+0) | - |
| GEC-6102 | Quantitative Reasoning-1 | 3 (3+0) | - |
| IDAC-6201 | Introduction to Economics | 2 (2+0) | - |
| IDAC-6202 | Introduction to Media and Mass Communication | 2 (2+0) | - |
| IDAC-6203 | Principles of Management | 2 (2+0) | - |
| ELL-6301 | History of English Literature | 3 (3+0) | - |
| NCC-6401 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation-I | N.C | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 (15+0) |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-6103 | Expository Writing | 3 (3+0) | - |
| GEC-6104 | Application of Information and Communication Technologies | 3 (2+1) | - |
| GEC-6105/6106 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2 (2+0) | - |
| GEC-6107 | Introduction to Physics | 3 (2+1) | - |
| GEC-6108 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 (2+0) | - |
| ELL-6302 | Literature and Environment | 2 (2+0) | - |
| NCC-6402 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation-II | N.C | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 (14+1) |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-6109 | Quantitative Reasoning- II | 3 (3+0) | - |
| GEC-6110 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 (2+0) | - |
| GEC-6111 | Entrepreneurship | 2 (2+0) | - |
| ELL-6303 | Short Stories | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6304 | Introduction to Morphology | 2 (2+0) | - |
| ELL-6305 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3 (3+0) | - |
| NCC-6403 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III | N.C | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEC-6112 | International Relations | 2 (2+0) | - |
| GEC-6113 | Introduction to Political Science | 2 (2+0) | - |
| IDAC-6204 | Gender Studies | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6306 | Literary Forms and Movements | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6307 | Classical Poetry | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6308 | Rise of Novel (18th and 19th Century) | 3 (3+0) | - |
| NCC-6404 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation IV | N.C | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELL-6309 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6310 | Modern Poetry | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6311 | Romantic and Victorian Drama | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6312 | Greek and Elizabethan Drama | 3 (3+0) | - |
| IDAC-6205 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 (3+0) | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELL-6313 | Sociolinguistics | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6314 | Psycholinguistics | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6315 | Modern Drama | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6316 | Modern Novel | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6317 | Forensic Linguistics | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6318 | Discourse Studies | 3 (3+0) | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester VII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISC-6501 | Research Methods and Term Paper Writing | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6319 | South Asian Literature | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6320 | Curriculum Designing and Testing | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6321 | Literary Theory and Practice | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6322 | Post-Colonial Literature | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6323 | Clinical Linguistics | 3 (3+0) | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Semester VIII
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Pre-requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPC-6601 | Capstone Project | 3 (0+3) | - |
| ELL-6324 | Language Testing and Assessment | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6325 | Post-Modern American Literature | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6326 | Translation Studies | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6327 | Pakistani Writings in English | 3 (3+0) | - |
| ELL-6328 | Cli Fi Literature | 3 (3+0) | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 (15+3) |