Courses from the HEC approved curriculum for BS English will be used along with approved courses offered by the College of Media Sciences for the BS in English and Media Studies Program with relevant changes and additional General and Elective Courses as approved by the Ziauddin University Academic Council.
B.S. English
The 4 year BS Program allows students the freedom to choose and study a wide range of subjects, both within their Major and Minor as well as General Education courses to follow their diverse interests. While selecting a major provides them with a strong foundation in one concentrated area of study, the option to choose a minor from related disciplines can help them widen both their knowledge base and skill sets to follow a range of career options in their desired field.
The BS program aims to develop graduates with critical thinking and other 21st century skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication as well as problem-solving skills rated highly by employers. This will provide them with the cutting edge skill set required to fulfil the changing requirements of the workforce in this fast-changing technological world.
Vision
To provide quality education in language and literature studies to help students understand and appreciate cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity.
Mission
Our mission is to offer a versatile and comprehensive BS English program that cultivates a broad-based understanding of Linguistics and Literature and enables students to embrace and appreciate diversity alongside other 21st century learning skills.
Entry requirements
Intermediate/A Levels (12 years of study) with a minimum of 50% marks in the last exam
Nature/Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Course requirements and structure
Please note:
- The Foundation courses are mandatory for all students.
- Depending upon the results of the entrance test, the students will need to study up to two non-credit courses in years 1 and 2 to improve their English language skills. It will be mandatory for students to pass these courses.
Learning and Teaching
Our teaching, based in principles of holistic education, promotes student-centered learning and active participation through collaborative discussion.
Assessment
Assessment will be done through classroom-based tasks (40%) and mid-term/final exam (60%).
Attendance
Attendance in classes is mandatory. You will need a minimum of 80 % attendance in a course to sit for the final exam.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates will be life-long learners and able to join the work force in diverse professions and enterprises in the corporate sector, public sector or social sector. Generally preferred fields are business, bureaucracy, journalism, film and social media, copywriting, public relations, and teaching and research.
| Year 1 | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Functional English | Academic Reading & Writing |
| Islamic Studies / | Pakistan Studies |
| Moral Ethics | |
| ICT in digital Literacy | Introduction to Literature II |
| Introduction to Literature I | Language, Culture and Society |
| Introduction to Linguistics | World History |
| Gender in everyday life | Perspective of identity in contemporary world |
| Year 2 | |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| History of English Literature I | History of English Literature II |
| Learning and the Learner | Phonetics & Phonology |
| Technical & Business Writing | Content Development |
| Introduction to Development & Social Change | Concepts and contemporary debates in Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Human Rights and citizenship | Introduction to Psychology |
| Quantitative Reasoning I | Quantitative Reasoning II |
| Year 3 | |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| World Literature in Translation | Poetry II |
| Poetry I | Fiction II |
| Fiction I | Critical Approaches to Literature |
| 17th and 18th Century Prose | Literary Movements |
| 16th-20th Century Drama | Pakistani Anglophone Literature |
| Literature and Society | Dystopian Literature |
| Year 4 | |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
| Literary Theory and Criticism I | 20th Century American Literature |
| Introduction to 19th and 20th Century Poetry | Literary Theory and Criticism II |
| 19th Century American Literature | Postcolonial Literary Studies |
| Research Methodology for Literature | Feminist Literature |
| Shakespeare- The Play’s the Thing | Dissertation |
| Or | |
| Literary Pedagogy & Practicum | |
| Modern and Contemporary Fiction |
| Sr. | Categories | No. of Courses | Credit Hours | |
| 1. | Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) | 09 | 25 | |
| 2. | General Courses | 08 | 24 | |
| 3. | Foundation Courses (minimum 4 each from English and Media Sciences) | 8 | 24 | |
| 4. | Major Courses including Research Project | 13 | 39 | |
| 5. | Electives within the Major (2 each from English and Media Sciences) | 06 | 18 | |
| TOTAL | 44 | 130 | ||
| Total numbers of Credit Hours | 130 | |||
| Duration | 4 Years | |||
| Semester duration | 16-18 weeks | |||
| Course Load per Semester | 15-18 Cr Hrs. | |||
| Number of courses per semester | 5-6 | |||
Intermediate/A Levels (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% (or equivalent) marks in the last exam.
| Tuition (By Course) | 15,000 |
| Admission Fee (One Time) | 5,000 |
| Application Fee (One Time) | 5,000 |
| Examination Fee (By Course) | 2,000 |
| Security Deposit (One Time) | 5,000 |
| Student Fund (Yearly) | 10,000 |
Please note:
- Rs 2,000 will be charged for registration and entrance test.
- Any additional taxes imposed by the government will be the liability of the students/parents/guardian.
- The University reserves the right to increase the fees if required according to the recommendation of the Governing Body.
- Advance fees to be paid semester-wise. All dues need to be cleared within two weeks of commencement of the academic year. 2% surcharge per month will be levied on outstanding fees after the due date.
Financial Assistance
- Payment in monthly installments for Diploma/Masters Program is allowed on case-to-case basis.
- Limited number of merit scholarships available for BS program.