BS English (Language and Literature)
221
Program Code
136
Credit Hours
8 Semesters, 4 Years
Minimum Duration
44 + Research Project
Number of Courses
2.00
Minimum CGPA Required
16 Semesters, 8 Years
Maximum Duration
Overview
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships
Scheme of Studies
Overview
Objectives
The program aims at developing learners’ ability to critically read and analyze linguistics and literary texts in their historical, socio political, cultural and philosophical contexts combined with aesthetic pleasure and intellectual stimulation. Emphasis is on literary expression (poetry, prose, novel, drama, non- fiction) as well as linguistic and rhetorical skills through frequent reading and writing assignments, and class discussions.
Outcomes
- The students will have profound knowledge of the techniques of textual analysis.
- The students will be competent to adequately express themselves by oral and written communication.
- The students will have profound knowledge of the key concepts in English language and literature.
- The students will be able to critically explore major schools of literacy, criticism and theory.
- The graduates will be able to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research in the fields of English literature and Linguistics.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates holding Intermediate certificate with at least 45% marks or A-Levels with equivalency certificate from IBCC Islamabad or an equivalent certificate from a recognized institution are eligible to apply.
- Candidates holding Associate Degree in relevant discipline with at least 2.00 CGPA on the scale of 4.00 from any recognized university/ institution will join from the 5th semester of their degree program. Minimum duration of their degree shall be 2 years.
Scholarships
Following is a list of scholarships we offer:
Free Education Program from Workers Welfare Fund for industrial workers and their children.
20% Concession in Tuition Fee on Kinship basis.
20% Concession in Tuition Fee for all Female Students.
50% Concession in Admission fee and 20% Concession in Tuition fee in all programs for SUIT Graduates.
50% Concession in Tuition Fee for Children of Shuhada of Armed Forces / Police.
15% Concession in tuition Fee for Armed Forces / Police Personnel/Government School & College Teachers & their Children.
10% Concession in Tuition Fee for erstwhile FATA Agencies Domicile Holders.
Note:
- The scholarships will be subjected to in-time fee submission as per University Policy.
- Total scholarships will not exceed 50% of the tuition fee.
Scheme of Studies
*BRIDGE SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.15 |
| ELL 101 | English I: Listening and Speaking Skills | 3-0 |
| ELL 103 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3-0 |
| ELL 208 | Classical and Renaissance Drama | 3-0 |
| ELL 210 | Classical Poetry | 3-0 |
| ELL 214 | Rise of the Novel (18th to 19th Century) | 3-0 |
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1st SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.17 |
| GS 104 | Study Skills | 3-0 |
| PSY 201 | Human Psychology | 3-0 |
| GS 128 | Pakistan Studies | 2-0 |
| ELL 101 | English I: Listening and Speaking Skills | 3-0 |
| ELL 103 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3-0 |
| ELL 105 | Introduction to Language Studies | 3-0 |
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2nd SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.17 |
| GS 123 | Islamic Studies | 2-0 |
| IT 106 | Introduction to Information Technology | 2-1 |
| GS 101 | Eco System | 3-0 |
| ELL 107 | English II. Composition Writing | 3-0 |
| ELL 109 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3-0 |
| ELL 111 | Literary Forms and Movements | 3-0 |
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3rd SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.18 |
| MA 209 | Elementary Statistics | 3-0 |
| GS 201 | Islamic History | 3-0 |
| MKT 227 | Principles of Marketing | 3-0 |
| ELL 200 | English III: Communication and Presentation Skills | 3-0 |
| ELL 202 | Short Fictional Narratives | 3-0 |
| ELL 204 | Introduction to Morphology | 3-0 |
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4th SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.18 |
| MGT 270 | Entrepreneurship | 3-0 |
| ELL 206 | English IV: Academic Reading & Writing | 3-0 |
| ELL 208 | Classical and Renaissance Drama | 3-0 |
| ELL 210 | Classical Poetry | 3-0 |
| ELL 212 | Semantics | 3-0 |
| ELL 214 | Rise of the Novel (18th to 19th Century) | 3-0 |
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5th SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.18 |
| ELL 301 | Global Poetry | 3-0 |
| GS 324 | Sociology | 3-0 |
| ELL 303 | Romantic and Victorian | 3-0 |
| ELL 305 | Foundations of Literary | 3-0 |
| ELL 307 | Sociolinguistics | 3-0 |
| ELL 309 | Introduction to Stylistics | 3-0 |
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6th SEMESTER
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| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.18 |
| ELL 312 | Modern Poetry | 3-0 |
| ELL 314 | Modern Drama | 3-0 |
| ELL 316 | Modern Novel | 3-0 |
| ELL 318 | Grammar & Syntax | 3-0 |
| RES 477 | Research Methodology | 3-0 |
| ELL 320 | Literary Theory and Practice | 3-0 |
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7th SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.15 |
| ELL 401 | Discourse Studies | 3-0 |
| ELL 403 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | 3-0 |
| ELL 405 | Postmodern Fiction | 3-0 |
| ELL 407 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3-0 |
| RES 491 | Research Project Phase-I | 0-3 |
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8th SEMESTER
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs.15 |
| ELL 410 | Postcolonial Literature | 3-0 |
| ELL 412 | American Literature | 3-0 |
| ELL 414 | Introduction to Translation Studies | 3-0 |
| ELL 416 | Introduction to Women’s Writing | 3-0 |
| RES 492 | Research Project Phase-II | 0-3 |
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NOTE: Students are required to study The Holy Quran as per the directiveof the Government of Pakistan. See section 5 (a) e (i and ii).
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