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
AREA | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|
General Education | 39 |
Distribution Requirements | 18 |
Discipline Specific Requirements: i Foundation Courses ii Major Courses iii Elective Courses |
24 39 12 |
Practical Learning Lab | 00 |
Internship | 00 |
Community Services | 00 |
Total | 132 |
General Education (39 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
Islamic Studies | ENGG1013 | 3 |
English-I | ENGG1113 | 3 |
Introduction to Psychology | ENGG1213 | 3 |
Introduction to Environmental Studies | ENGG1313 | 3 |
Computing and Analytics | ENGG1413 | 3 |
Language-I | ENGG15x3 | 3 |
Pakistan Studies | ENGG1023 | 3 |
English-II | ENGG1123 | 3 |
Introduction to Sociology | ENGG1223 | 3 |
Statistics and Probability | ENGG1323 | 3 |
Analytical Reasoning | ENGG1423 | 3 |
Language-II | ENGG15x3 | 3 |
English-III | ENGG2133 | 3 |
Distribution Requirements (18 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Social Work | HMEN2433 | 3 |
Principles of Management | MGTE2513 | 3 |
Mass Communication | MCEN2443 | 3 |
Personal Management & Grooming | HMEN3453 | 3 |
International Relations | HMEN3463 | 3 |
English Language Teaching | HMEN4473 | 3 |
Foundation Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Linguistics | ENGB2113 | 3 |
Introduction to Semantics | ENGB2143 | 3 |
English Phonetics & Phonology | ENGB2123 | 3 |
Introduction to Morphology | ENGB2133 | 3 |
Literary Forms & Movements | ENGB2223 | 3 |
Introduction to English Literature | ENGB2213 | 3 |
Introduction to Stylistics | ENGB2153 | 3 |
Introduction to Syntax | ENGB2163 | 3 |
Major Courses (39 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
Classical & Renaissance Drama | ENGB3243 | 3 |
Sociolinguistics & Psycholinguistics | ENGB3173 | 3 |
Novel 18th & 19th Century | ENGB3253 | 3 |
Romantic & Victorian Poetry | ENGB3233 | 3 |
Applied Linguistics | ENGB3193 | 3 |
Translation Studies | ENGB3263 | 3 |
Corpus Linguistics | ENGB3103 | 3 |
Pakistani Literature in English | ENGB4273 | 3 |
Research Methods in English | RCHE4913 | 3 |
Foundation of Literary Theory & Criticism | ENGB3183 | 3 |
Postcolonial Literature | ENGB4283 | 3 |
Critical Discourse Analysis | ENGB4293 | 3 |
Literary Prose | ENGB4203 | 3 |
Electives (12 Cr. Hrs.)
Course Title | Code | Cr. Hrs. |
---|---|---|
Postmodern Fiction | ENGB4713 | 3 |
Short Fictional Narrative | ENGB4723 | 3 |
Research Article | RCHE4923 | 3 |
Introduction to Women’s Writing | ENGB4733 | 3 |
Continental Literature | ENGB4743 | 3 |
Creative Nonfiction | ENGB4753 | 3 |
Forensic Linguistics | ENGB4813 | 3 |
Pedagogical Grammar | ENGB4823 | 3 |
English for Specific Purposes | ENGB4853 | 3 |
Language & Education | ENGB4833 | 3 |
Language Testing & Assessment | ENGB4843 | 3 |
Internship and Practical Learning Lab
Each student is required to complete internship and practical learning labs after 4th semester for the award of degree.
Community Service
Each student is required to complete 65 hours community work, usually after 4th 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 is 7 years.
CGPA Requirements
A student is required to earn a minimum 2.00/4.00 CGPA on the completion of degree requirements.
Semester - 1
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGG | 1113 | English-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1213 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1313 | Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1413 | Computing and Analytics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 15×3 | Language-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1013 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 2
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGG | 1123 | English-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1223 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1323 | Statistics and Probability | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1423 | Analytical Reasoning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 15×3 | Language-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGG | 1023 | Pakistan Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 3
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGG | 2133 | English-III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2113 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2213 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2123 | English Phonetics & Phonology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2133 | Introduction to Morphology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
HMEN | 2433 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 4
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
MGTE | 2513 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2223 | Literary Forms & Movements | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2143 | Introduction to Semantics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2153 | Introduction to Stylistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 2163 | Introduction to Syntax | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MCEN | 2443 | Mass Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 5
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
HMEN | 3453 | Personal Management & Grooming | 3 | 0 | 3 |
HMEN | 3463 | International Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3233 | Literary Prose | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3243 | Classical & Renaissance Drama | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3173 | Sociolinguistics & Psycholinguistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PLXX | 4010 | Practical Learning Lab-I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 6
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGB | 3253 | Novel 18th & 19th Century | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3183 | Found. of Literary Theory & Criticism | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3193 | Applied Linguistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3263 | Romantic & Victorian Poetry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 3103 | Corpus Linguistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PLXX | 4020 | Practical Learning Lab-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 7
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGB | 4273 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
RCHE | 4913 | Research Methods in English | 3 | 0 | 3 |
HMEN | 4473 | English Language Teaching | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 4xx3 | Elective I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 4xx3 | Elective II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PLXX | 4030 | Practical Learning Lab III | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Semester - 8
Course Code | Course Title | Lec. Hrs | Lab. Hrs | Cr. Hrs. | |
ENGB | 4283 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 4293 | Critical Discourse Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 4203 | Translation Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB I | 4xx3 | Elective-II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
ENGB | 4xx3 | Elective IV | 3 | 0 | 3 |
PLXX | 4040 | Practical Learning Lab IV | 3 | 0 | 3 |