English

The study of literature is combined with the study of the English language with the goal of improving the linguistic and pedagogical competence of those who wish to teach as a career as well as those preparing for careers in media, business, diplomacy, and other fields that require well developed interpretive and communication skills.

Overview

BS English Literature is very prominent among English language enthusiasts. It is the creative writing art form. People who enjoy writing down their thoughts and ideas pick this field of study as a speciality. This is a four-year degree programme that allows students to examine the globe from every angle. It provides mental liberty and a person recognises the right to express themselves verbally or in writing.
During the course of this degree programme, students will learn what language is, how it evolved, what the purpose of speaking is, and how it can be meaningful in a variety of ways. Language is without a doubt the best means of communication, and studying English has become vital because it is an international language. People can easily survive anywhere in the world if they know to speak in English.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this programme have exceptional talent and a keen sense of observation; yet, teaching is not their sole choice. People with this degree have a lot more opportunity to develop and demonstrate their abilities in the workplace. For English graduate students, content writing, SEO analyst, administrator, communication specialist, and a variety of other positions and fields may be offered. Employers consider people with good English communication skills and a good accent to be the icing on the cake. Communication is the foundation of any successful plan, negotiation, or monitoring. It not only has a big impact on the client, but it also contributes to the atmosphere. Effective speaking can either help or hurt a company’s bottom line. Students with strong communication and interpersonal skills are in high demand and can find work quickly. They can also establish their own business in an area of interest to them.

Hard work never disappoints and always pays off handsomely. Knowing a language and learning it enthusiastically is essential for individuals who want to pursue it as a career. Writing creativity can lead to being a well-known author and prospering through useful writing. Novels, poems, poetry, and plays that are written in an attention-grabbing style transmit the right messages. Many writers and their writing styles can inspire people. Stimulations can then bring about positive improvements in society.

Program Learning Outcomes

English has become a Predominant Language and a basic requirement for accessing the immense storehouse of knowledge in every field around the world. The B.S. (English) programme was created to meet the demand for a challenging and interesting academic experience. The programme has been created to provide the individual with an overall development experience that includes exposure to an integrated sequence of courses in Literature, Linguistics, History, worldwide literatures, as well as social sciences, liberal arts, sciences, and management. As a result, the curriculum attempts to prepare students to serve productive requirements not only as individuals but also as citizens of society.

Programme

Semester 1
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-301	English -I (Grammar)	3(3-0)
2	ENG-303	Introduction to Literary Studies	3(3-0)
3	ENG-305	History of English Literature – I	3(3-0)
4	POL-304	Gender & Human Rights	3(3-0)
5	ENG-321	Functional English	3(3-0)
6	ISL-321	Islamic Studies / Ethics	2(2-0)
Total			17
Semester 2
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-302	English-II (Reading and Study Skills)	3(3-0)
2	ENG-304	Classical Poetry	3(3-0)
3	ENG-306	History of English Literature – II	3(3-0)
4	ENG-308	General Linguistics	3(3-0)
5	HIS- 502	History of Europe (1848-1991)	3(3-0)
6	PST-321	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)
Total			17
Semester 1
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-401	English-III (Writing Skills)	3(3-0)
2	ENG-403	Greek Drama	3(3-0)
3	ENG-405	Prose	3(3-0)
4	CSI- 321	Introduction to Computing Applications	3(3-0)
5	MCM-404	Mass Media in Pakistan	3(3-0)
6	PSY-407	Social Psychology	3(3-0)
Total			18
Semester 4
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-402	English-IV (Listening , Speaking and Presentation skills)	3(3-0)
2	ENG-404	Literary Criticism	3(3-0)
3	ENG-406	Elizabethan Drama	3(3-0)
4	ENG-408	Novel – I	3(3-0)
5	ENG-410	Phonetics and Phonology	3(3-0)
6	SOC-307	Introduction to Sociology	3(3-0)
Total			18
Semester 5
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-501	Romantic &Victorian Poetry	3(3-0)
2	ENG-503	Modern Drama	3(3-0)
3	ENG-505	American Literature-I (Drama)	3(3-0)
4	ENG-507	Literary Theory- I	3(3-0)
5	ENG-509	Pakistani Literature in English-I	3(3-0)
6	ENG-511	Literature of War and Conflict	3(3-0)
Total			18
Semester 6
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-502	Modern Poetry	3(3-0)
2	ENG-504	Novel-II	3(3-0)
3	ENG-506	American Literature-II (Poetry & Novel)	3(3-0)
4	ENG-508	Literary Theory-II	3(3-0)
5	ENG-510	Literary Text Analysis	3(3-0)
6	ENG-512	TEFL	3(3-0)
Total			18
Semester 7
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-601	Novel-III	3(3-0)
2	ENG-603	Pakistani Literature in English-II	3(3-0)
3	ENG-605	Postcolonial Studies	3(3-0)
4	ENG-607	World Literature	3(3-0)
5	ENG-609	Research Methodology	3(3-0)
6	ENG-611	South Asian Literature	3(3-0)
Total			18
Semester 8
Sr #	Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours
1	ENG-602	Comparative Approaches to Literary Studies	3(3-0)
2	ENG-604	Theatre of the Absurd	3(3-0)
3	ENG-606	Media and Culture Studies	3(3-0)
4	ENG-608	Russian Literature	3(3-0)
5	ENG-610	Popular Narrative	3(3-0)
6	ENG-612	Short Stories	3(3-0)
Total			18
Total Credit Hours			142