Programs
BS English
Program Description
The status of English as a lingua franca and the language of communication, science, education, and the Internet has increased manifold recently. And it has bound the English Departments to provide students with suitable opportunities to learn and practice English language with an understanding of its linguistic and literary aspects.
The Bachelor of Science in English at National University of Pakistan is a winning combination of linguistics, literature and English language teaching. Being remarkably diverse in its choices of courses, BS English program enables graduates to learn contemporary trends and innovations in language, linguistics and literary field. The program is designed keeping in view the demands of current job market. Equipped with professional skills, our graduates are well prepared for careers in fields such as Media, Education, Civil Services and Business.
| Program/Degree | Tuition Fees (Per Credit) |
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| Minimum Credit Hours | 137 | |
| General Education Courses | 32 credit hours (13 courses) | |
| Disciplinary Courses | 87 credit hours (29 courses) | |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | 12 credit hours (4 courses) | |
| Internship / Field work | 33 credit hours (6 to 8 weeks) | |
| Capstone Project | 3 credit hours | |
| Program Duration | Minimum: 4 Years Maximum: 6 Years The maximum limit is further extendable to another year in extraordinary circumstances subject to approval of the Rector. |
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| Semester Duration | 18 weeks | |
| Course Load (per semester) | 15-18 credit hours for regular semesters 21 credit hours for remedial/deficiency/failure/repetition courses only |
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| 3 Credit Hours (Theory) | 3 classes (1 hour each) OR 2 classes (1.5 hours each) OR 1 class (3 hours) per week throughout the semester |
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| 1 Credit Hours (Lab / Field Work) |
1 credit hour in laboratory or practical work / project requires lab contact of 3 hours per week throughout the semester.
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| Sem | Course Code | Course Title | Cluster / Domain | Credit Hrs (Theory + Lab) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | GEN-101 | Functional English | Gen Ed | 3 |
| GEN-103 | Application of Information & Communication Technologies | Gen Ed | 3 (2+1) | |
| GEN-114 | Basic Mathematics | Gen Ed | 3 | |
| PSY-101 | Introduction to Psychology | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-121 | History of English Literature (from Greek to Modern/Post-Modern era) | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-121 | Introduction to Language Studies | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
| 2nd | GEN-102 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | Gen Ed | 3 |
| GEN-104 | Expository Writing | Gen Ed | 3 | |
| CCC-106 | *Islamic Studies | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| CCC-212 | Political Science | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| CCC-112 | Literary Forms and Movements | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| MTD-122 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |||
| 3rd | GEN-105 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | Gen Ed | 3 |
| GEN-108 | Technical Communication | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| GEN-109 | Sociology | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| GEN-110 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| ENG-211 | Classical Poetry | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-221 | Introduction to Morphology | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| 4th | GEN-111 | Entrepreneurship | Gen Ed | 2 |
| GEN-112 | Civics and Community Engagement | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| GEN-124 | Pakistan Studies | Gen Ed | 2 | |
| PHL-211 | Philosophy | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| MCM-112 | Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-212 | Semantics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-222 | Classical Drama (Greek and Renaissance) | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
| 5th | ENG-311 | Rise of the Novel (18th to 19th Century) | Gen Ed | 3 |
| ENG-312 | Criticism and Theory | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-313 | Romantic Poetry | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-321 | Grammar and Syntax | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-322 | Pragmatics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-323 | Stylistics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
| 6th | ENG-314 | Modern Drama | Disciplinary | 3 |
| ENG-315 | Modern Novel | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-316 | Modern Poetry | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-324 | Sociolinguistics & Psycholinguistics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-325 | Discourse Studies | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-326 | Forensic Linguistics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
| 7th | RM-125 | Research Methodology | Disciplinary | 3 |
| ENG-411 | Pakistani Literature in English | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-411 | Women’s Writing | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-411 | Eco-Linguistics | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-411 | Translation Studies | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-411 | World Englishes | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |||
| 8th | ENG-424 | IApplied Linguistics | Disciplinary | 3 |
| ENG-413 | American Literature | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| ENG-414 | Postcolonial Theory and Literature | Disciplinary | 3 | |
| INT-400 | Field Experience/Internship Program | Field Work | 3 | |
| CAP-425 | Capstone Project | Project | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Total Credit Hours of the Program | 137 | |||