BS English
About The Program
The English language is one of the most popular tools of communication around the world. Considering this factor, the BS English program has been designed. This program will enable students to master the English language with clarity, precision, and confidence in both spoken and written English which will enable them to pursue multiple careers ranging from education and business to digital copywriting, translation, and others. The primary objective of this degree is to develop well-versed professionals in the field of linguistics and literature who can investigate language-related issues and understand the importance of social and cultural values that shape the contemporary world.
Admission Requirements
- Students having secured 45% at the intermediate level are eligible to apply.
- CUST Admission test/ NTS test/HEC test.
Degree Requirements
The candidate is required to complete 134 Cr. Hrs. as per following details:
| Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| a) General Education | 34 |
| b) Major Courses | 81 |
| c) Allied Courses | 12 |
| d) Capstone Project / Thesis | 06 |
| e) Internship | 03 |
| Total | 134 |
General Education (34 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | ENGG1012 | 2 |
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | ENGG1022 | 2 |
| Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | ENGG1612 | 2 |
| Applications of Information & Communication Technologies Lab | ENGG1611 | 1 |
| Functional English | ENGG1113 | 3 |
| Expository Writing | ENGG1123 | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology | ENGG2422 | 2 |
| Introduction to Environmental Studies | ENGG2332 | 2 |
| Introduction to Environmental Studies Lab | ENGG2331 | 1 |
| Computing & Analytics | ENGG1553 | 3 |
| Analytical Reasoning | ENGG2583 | 3 |
| Translation Studies | ENGG2232 | 2 |
| Civic and Community Engagement | ENGG2812 | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | ENGG2712 | 2 |
| Fehm-ul-Quran I | ENGG1021 | 1 |
| Fehm-ul-Quran II | ENGG1031 | 1 |
| Pakistan Studies | ENGG1032 | 2 |
Major (81 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Reading and Writing | ENGB2923 | 3 |
| Introduction to Linguistics | ENGB1113 | 3 |
| English Phonetics & Phonology | ENGB1123 | 3 |
| Introduction to Morphology | ENGB2133 | 3 |
| Introduction to Semantics | ENGB3143 | 3 |
| Introduction to Stylistics | ENGB4153 | 3 |
| Introduction to Syntax | ENGB3163 | 3 |
| Introduction to English Literature | ENGB1213 | 3 |
| Literary Forms & Movements | ENGB1223 | 3 |
| Corpus Linguistics | ENGB3103 | 3 |
| Foundations of Literary Theory & Criticism | ENGB3183 | 3 |
| Literary Prose | ENGB4233 | 3 |
| Classical & Renaissance Drama | ENGB2243 | 3 |
| Novel (18th & 19th Century) | ENGB3253 | 3 |
| Romantic & Victorian Poetry | ENGB2263 | 3 |
| Pakistani Literature in English | ENGB3273 | 3 |
| Postcolonial Literature | ENGB3283 | 3 |
| Introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis | ENGB3293 | 3 |
| Introduction to Eco Linguistics | ENGB4303 | 3 |
| Research Methods in English | RCHE3913 | 3 |
| Elective I | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective II | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective III | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective IV | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective V | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective VI | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
| Elective VII | ENGBXXX3 | 3 |
Allied Courses (12 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication | MCEN1443 | 3 |
| Personal Management & Grooming | HMB1033 | 3 |
| International Relations | HMEN2463 | 3 |
| Teaching and Learning Skills | ENGB2103 | 3 |
| Human Resource Development | HRM6293 | 3 |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | PSYB4103 | 3 |
| Professional Ethics and Legal Issues | HMCS1033 | 3 |
Electives (12 Cr. Hrs.)
4 courses to be offered and selected based on available expertise.
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | ENGB3313 | 3 |
| Short Fictional Narratives | ENGB4723 | 3 |
| Introduction to Women’s Writing | ENGB3733 | 3 |
| Continental Literature | ENGB3743 | 3 |
| Creative Nonfiction | ENGB4753 | 3 |
| Forensic Linguistics | ENGB4293 | 3 |
| Pedagogical Grammar | ENGB4823 | 3 |
| Language Testing & Assessment | ENGB4843 | 3 |
| English for Specific Purpose | ENGB4853 | 3 |
| American Literature | ENGB4773 | 3 |
| Computer-Assisted Language Learning | ENGB3203 | 3 |
| English Language Teaching | ENGB4863 | 3 |
| Computational Linguistics | ENGB4873 | 3 |
| Language and Digital Media | ENGB4883 | 3 |
| South Asian Literature | ENGB4783 | 3 |
| Research and Publication | RCHE4923 | 3 |
| Introduction to Applied Linguistics | ENGB4193 | 3 |
| Post Modern Fiction | ENGB4713 | 3 |
| Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics | ENGB3173 | 3 |
Capstone Project / Thesis
It is mandatory for every student to complete a Capstone Project / Thesis following the 6th semester. The thesis shall be completed in two parts as given below:
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Project / Thesis – Part I | ENGB4802 | 2 |
| Capstone Project / Thesis – Part II | ENGB4812 | 2 |
Internship (3 Cr. Hrs.)
Each student is required to complete 9 weeks internship training usually after 6th Semester or on the completion of 90 Cr. Hrs.
| Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Internship | EN4003 | 3 |
Community Service (VIS4000)
Each student is required to complete 65-hour of community work, usually after 1st semester which would be a prerequisite for the award of degree
Program Duration
This is a four-year degree program comprising of 8 semesters. There will be a Fall and a Spring semester in each year. The maximum duration to complete the BS English Degree is 7 years
CGPA Requirement
A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of the degree.
Semester I (15 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGG | 1021 | Fehm-ul-Quran I | 1 |
| ENGG | 1032 | Pakistan Studies | 2 |
| ENGG | 1113 | Functional English | 3 |
| ENGG | 1612 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | 2 |
| ENGG | 1611 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies Lab | 1 |
| ENGB | 1113 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGB | 1213 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 |
Semester II (15 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGG | 1031 | Fehm-ul-Quran II | 1 |
| ENGG | 1012 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2 |
| ENGG | 1123 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| ENGG | 2332 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 2 |
| ENGG | 2331 | Introduction to Environmental Studies Lab | 1 |
| ENGB | 1123 | English Phonetics & Phonology | 3 |
| ENGB | 1223 | Literary Forms & Movements | 3 |
Semester III (16 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGG | 1553 | Computing and Analytics | 3 |
| ENGG | 1022 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2 |
| ENGG | 2812 | Civic and Community Engagement | 2 |
| ENGB | 2923 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGB | 2243 | Classical & Renaissance Drama | 3 |
| ENGB | xxxx | Allied Course I | 3 |
Semester IV (18 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGG | 2583 | Analytical Reasoning | 3 |
| ENGG | 2422 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 |
| ENGG | 2712 | Principles of Management / Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| ENGG | 2232 | Translation Studies | 2 |
| ENGB | 2133 | Introduction to Morphology | 3 |
| ENGB | 2263 | Romantic & Victorian Poetry | 3 |
| ENGB | xxxx | Allied Course II | 3 |
Semester V (18 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGB | 3143 | Introduction to Semantics | 3 |
| ENGB | 3163 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 |
| ENGB | 3253 | Novel (18th & 19th Century) | 3 |
| ENGB | 3103 | Corpus Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGB | 3183 | Foundations of Literary Theory & Criticism | 3 |
| ENGB | xxxx | Allied Course III | 3 |
Semester VI (15 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGB | 3293 | Introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis | 3 |
| ENGB | 3283 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| ENGB | 3273 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3 |
| RCHE | 3913 | Research Methods in English | 3 |
| ENGB | xxxx | Allied Course IV | 3 |
Semester VII (17 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGB | 4153 | Introduction to Stylistics | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective I | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective II | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective III | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective IV | 3 |
| ENGB | 4802 | Capstone Project I | 2 |
Semester VIII (17 Cr. Hrs.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | |
| ENGB | 4233 | Literary Prose | 3 |
| ENGB | 4303 | Introduction to Eco Linguistics | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective V | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective VI | 3 |
| ENGB | 4XX3 | Elective VII | 3 |
| ENGB | 4812 | Capstone Project II | 2 |
| Sr # | Statement |
| PEO-1 | Demonstrate professional excellence by exhibiting their knowledge about key concepts, movements, and modern trends in linguistics and literature. |
| PEO-2 | Communicate effectively by engaging their competence in the English language. |
| PEO-3 | Demonstrate commitment to ethical values and contribute positively towards society. |
| Sr # | Learning Objective | Statement |
| PLO-1 | Knowledge | An ability to comprehend, integrate and apply fundamental notions of English language, linguistics and literature. |
| PLO-2 | Literary Studies | An ability to comprehend literary genre, works, and movements to appreciate literature. |
| PLO-3 | Critical Discourse | An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual study in language and literature for a better understanding of social concerns and norms. |
| PLO-4 | Language Teaching | An ability to practice English language instructions keeping in view foreign language teaching standards. |
| PLO-5 | Translation Studies | An ability to comprehend and translate the text keeping in view social, cultural and historical context. |
| PLO-6 | Research | An ability to develop analytical skills to help in carrying out research in linguistics and literature. |
| PLO-7 | Communication | An ability to communicate effectively, verbally and nonverbally, in interpersonal and professional settings. |
| PLO-8 | Use of Educational Technology | An ability to select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools in learning and teaching. |
| PLO-9 | Management Skills | An ability to demonstrate management skills at personal and institutional level in academic/professional settings. |
| PLO-10 | Team Work | An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team, on multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings. |
| PLO-11 | Ethics | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of research and/or teaching practice. |