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
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, banking industry, public relations, and teaching and research.
SEMESTER 1
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ENG 101 | Functional English | Foundational |
2 | IST 101 | Islamic Studies / Moral Ethics (ME 101) | Foundational |
3 | GCC 101 | ICT in digital Literacy | General Education |
4 | ELIT 101 | Introduction to Literature I | Major |
5 | ELIN 101 | Introduction to Linguistics | Major |
6 | GEC 104 | Gender in everyday life | General Education |
SEMESTER 2
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ENG 102 | Academic Reading & Writing | Foundational |
2 | PST 101 | Pakistan Studies | Foundational |
3 | ELIT 102 | Introduction to Literature II | Major |
4 | ELIN 102 | Language, Culture and Society | Minor |
5 | GEC 107 | World History | General Education |
6 | GCE102 | The Perspective of Identity in the Contemporary world | General Education |
SEMESTER 3
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 201 | History of English Literature I | Major |
2 | ELIN 201 | Learning and the Learner | Major |
3 | ENG 201 | Technical & Business Writing | Foundational |
4 | GEC 208 | Introduction to Development & Social Change | Minor |
5 | GCC 202 | Human Rights and Citizenship | General Education |
6 | GCC 106 | Quantitative Reasoning I | Foundational |
SEMESTER 4
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 202 | History of English Literature II | Major |
2 | ELIN 202 | Phonetics & Phonology | Major |
3 | GEC 208 | Content Development | General Education |
4 | GEC 207 | Concepts and contemporary debates in Humanities and Social Sciences | Minor |
5 | GEC 103 | Introduction to Psychology | Minor |
6 | GCC 107 | Quantitative Reasoning II | Foundational |
SEMESTER 5
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 301 | World Literature in Translation | Major |
2 | ELIT 302 | Poetry I | Major |
3 | ELIT 303 | Fiction I | Major |
4 | ELIT 305 | 17th and 18th Century Prose | Major |
5 | ELIT 307 | 16th-20th Century Drama | Major |
6 | ELIN 311 | Literature and Society | Major |
SEMESTER 6
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 308 | Poetry II | Major |
2 | ELIN 309 | Fiction II | Major |
3 | ELIT 304 | Critical Approaches to Literature | Major |
4 | ELIN 310 | Literary Movements | Major |
5 | ELIN 312 | Pakistani Anglophone Literature | Elective |
6 | ELIT 306 | Dystopian Literature | Elective |
SEMESTER 7
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 401 | Literary Theory and Criticism I | Major |
2 | ELIT 402 | Introduction to 19th and 20th Century Poetry | Major |
3 | ELIT 403 | 19th Century American Literature | Major |
4 | ELIT 404 | Research Methodology for Literature | Major |
5 | ELIT 409 | Shakespeare- The Play’s The Thing | Major |
6 | ELIT 406 | Modern and Contemporary Fiction | Major |
SEMESTER 8
No. | Code | Course | Category |
1 | ELIT 407 | 20th-Century American Literature | Major |
2 | ELIT 405 | Literary Theory and Criticism II | Major |
3 | ELIT 411 | Postcolonial Literary Studies | Major |
4 | ELIT 412 | Feminist Literature | Elective |
5 | ELIT 408 ELIT 410 | Dissertation Or Literary Pedagogy & Practicum | Elective |
6 | ELIT 407 | 20th-Century American Literature | Major |
| 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.