Admission
Duration
Semester
Campuses Offered
Entry Requirements
Our program offers a cutting-edge blend and balance of basic and advanced courses in linguistics, literature and English language. In conjunction, an assortment of subjects from the domain of social sciences are an integral part of this program to instill in the students an interdisciplinary slant. The program courses are particularly designed to equip students with the foundation to orientate and explore their interest, in English literature and linguistics as two distinctive subjects, through specialized courses and dissertation writing.
Advanced and innovative pedagogic methods and strategies are employed to hone the students’ critic-creative capacities, written and verbal skills, analytical and rhetorical capabilities, and contextual thinking. The department focuses on arranging frequent seminars and talks pertaining to the central concerns of the discipline to foster community-based learning in the students. Thus, the range of knowledge and the communication skills that our students will procure during the program will prepare them for advanced postgraduate study and research in the discipline, as well as for a wide variety of professions, including careers in education, research, writing, publishing, media, the arts, the Civil Service and management.
To introduce students to different genres of English Literature and Linguistics
To develop oral and written communication skills.
To enable students to conduct qualitative and quantitative research in the fields of Literature and Linguistics.
To enable the students to relate their interpretation of literary texts with literary theories.
Applicants must achieve minimum 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification.
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| STS101 | Study Skills | - | 3 |
| GEO102 | Introduction to Geography | - | 3 |
| PST103 | Pakistan Studies | - | 2 |
| ELL101 | English I: Reading and Writing Skills | - | 3 |
| ELL102 | Introduction to Literary Studies | - | 3 |
| ELL103 | Introduction to Language Studies | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 17 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL104 | Islamic Studies | - | 2 |
| MTH105 | Elementary Mathematics & Stats | - | 3 |
| PHL106 | Introduction to Philosophy | - | 3 |
| ELL104 | English II: Composition Writing | - | 3 |
| ELL105 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | - | 3 |
| ELL106 | Literary Forms and Movements | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 17 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 201 | Introduction to Information & Computer Technology (ICT) Skills | - | 2+1 |
| ISL 202 | Islamic History & Culture | - | 3 |
| GLP203 | Global Poetry | - | 3 |
| ELL201 | English III: Communication and Presentation Skills | - | 3 |
| ELL202 | Short Fictional Narratives | - | 3 |
| ELL203 | Introduction to Morphology | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 18 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRC204 | Human Rights & Citizenship | - | 3 |
| ELL204 | English IV: Academic Reading & Writing | - | 3 |
| ELL205 | Classical and Renaissance Drama | - | 3 |
| ELL206 | Classical Poetry | - | 3 |
| ELL207 | Semantics | - | 3 |
| ELL208 | Rise of the Novel (18th to 19th century) | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 18 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIR 301 | Introduction to International Relations | - | 3 |
| ENS302 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | - | 3 |
| ELL301 | Romantic and Victorian Poetry | - | 3 |
| ELL302 | Foundations of Literary Theory & Criticism | - | 3 |
| ELL303 | Sociolinguistics | - | 3 |
| ELL304 | Popular Fiction | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 18 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELL305 | Modern Poetry | - | 3 |
| ELL306 | Modern Drama | - | 3 |
| ELL307 | Modern Novel | - | 3 |
| ELL308 | Grammar & Syntax | - | 3 |
| ELL309 | Discourse Studies | - | 3 |
| ELL310 | Creative Nonfiction | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 18 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELL401 | Research Methods and Term Paper Writing | - | 3 |
| ELL402 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | - | 3 |
| ELL403 | Introduction to Stylistics | - | 3 |
| ELL404 | Literary Theory and Practice | - | 3 |
| ELL405 | Pakistani Literature in English | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 15 |
| Course Codes | Course Title | Pre Req. | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELL406 | Postcolonial Literature | - | 3 |
| ELL407 | American Literature | - | 3 |
| ELL408 | Introduction to Translation Studies | - | 3 |
| ELL409 | Introduction to Womens Writing | - | 3 |
| ELL410 | World Englishes | - | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 15 |
A degree in English at the University of South Asia can provide multiple job opportunities in various fields. This degree is designed to build graduates suitable for most private and government organizations. Our graduates are eligible to work in any college, school, University, Public, and private organizations.
Studying English prepares you for a diverse range of professional fields, including