ADP ENGLISH
The Associate Degree Program (ADP) in English is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of English language, literature, and composition. This program focuses on developing skills in reading, writing, and analyzing various forms of English texts, as well as understanding the historical and cultural contexts of English literature. The ADP in English prepares students for careers in writing, education, and further academic study. The ADP in English includes coursework in English composition, literature (including fiction, poetry, and drama), grammar, and critical reading.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Fall & Spring
Overview
Graduates of the ADP in English can pursue roles in writing, editing, and education. Potential positions include content writer, editor, English teacher, and communications specialist. The program also provides a strong foundation for further education, with many students continuing their studies in a bachelor’s degree program in English, literature, or related fields.
Scope Of This Degree
Graduates with a ADP in English have a wide range of career options available to them. These may include fields such as journalism, publishing, teaching, advertising, marketing, public relations, law, content writing, copywriting, teaching, and various creative industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the ADP in English, students will have developed a deep understanding of English literature, language, and composition. They will be proficient in analyzing and interpreting literary texts, with strong skills in writing, editing, and research. Students will also possess effective communication abilities, critical thinking skills, and the capacity to apply their knowledge to diverse professional contexts. The program fosters a commitment to creative expression, analytical rigor, and lifelong learning, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to fields related to language, literature, and communication.
Study Structure
Program is equivalent to 14 years of education
Minimum Duration: 2 years; through 4 regular semesters (Fall/Spring)
The following are the minimum requirements of the program:
NO | Requirements | No. Credit Hours | No of Courses |
1 | General Education Courses | 39 | 13 |
2 | Distribution Courses | 6 | 2 |
3 | Major Courses | 15 | 5 |
4 | Internship | Non-Credit (Compulsory) | – |
5 | PLL (Practical Learning Lab) | Non-Credit (Compulsory) | – |
Total | 60 | 20 | |
General Education (Total Credit Hours: 39 = 13 courses minimum)
Category | Courses | Title of Course | Credits | Code |
Arts & Humanities | 2 | 1. Functional Urdu | 2 | GENL151 |
2 Translation of the Holy Quran (for Muslim Students) OR | 4 | GENL252 | ||
Principles of Ethics (for Non-Muslim Students) | 4 | GENL253 | ||
3. Sports and Exercise Physiology | 3 | GENL324 | ||
4. Short Film and Drama Production | 3 | GENL434 | ||
5. Cultural Heritage in Pakistan | 3 | GENL435 | ||
Natural Sciences | 2 | 6. Environmental Sciences | 3 | GENL121 |
7. Fundamentals of Applied Physics | 3 | GENL122 | ||
8. Everyday Science | 3 | GENL123 | ||
9. Geography and Natural Resources | 3 | GENL124 | ||
10. Introduction to Ecology | 3 | GENL125 | ||
Social Sciences | 2 | 11. Population Studies | 3 | GENL131 |
12. Legal Systems of Pakistan | 3 | GENL132 | ||
13. Introduction to International Relations | 3 | GENL102 | ||
14. Introduction to Political Science | 3 | GENL101 | ||
15. Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOCL101 | ||
16. Gender Studies | 3 | GENL231 | ||
Expository Writing | 3 | 17. Technical Writing | 3 | GENL161 |
18. Creative Writing | 3 | GENL262 | ||
19. Academic Writing | 3 | GENL263 | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | 2 | 20. Elements of Statistics & Probability | 3 | GENL111 |
21. General Mathematics | 3 | GENL112 | ||
22. Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | GENL113 | ||
23. Introduction to Information and Communication Technology | 3 | GENL114 | ||
24. Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | GENL115 | ||
Pakistan Studies | 1 | 25. Pakistan Studies | 3 | GENL143 |
Islamiyat/Moral Values | 1 | 26. Fundamentals of Islamic Studies (For Muslim Students) OR | 3 | GENL141 |
Moral Values (for Non-Muslim Students) | 3 | GENL142 |
Distribution Courses (Total credit hours: 6 = 2 courses minimum)
Sr. No. | Codes | Course Names | Credit |
1 | ENGL103 | Introduction to Language & Linguistics | 3 |
2 | ENGL422 | Introduction to Research Methodology | 3 |
3 | ENGL102 | Intro to Literary Device & Genre of Literature | 3 |
4 | ENGL555 | IELTS through short stories | 3 |
5 | ELL427 | Language & Gender | 3 |
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6 | ENGL559 | Introduction to Essentials of Proposal papers & Journals | 3 |
7 | ENGL 304 | Popular Fiction | 3 |
8 | ENGL 106 | Literary Forms and Movements | 3 |
9 | ENGL 202 | Short Fictional Narrative | 3 |
10 | ENGL 302 | Foundation of Literary Theory & Criticism | 3 |
11 | ENGL 308 | Grammar & Syntax | 3 |
12 | ELL102 | Introduction to literary studies | 3 |
13 | GC101 | Study Skill |
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Structure E: Total Credits: 15 (5 Courses)
No | Courses | Code | Credit Hours |
1 | 18th & 19th Century Novel | ENGL225 | 3 |
2 | Classical Poetry | ENGL322 | 3 |
3 | Sociolinguistics | ENGL331 | 3 |
4 | Prose | ENGL112 | 3 |
5 | Discourse Analysis | ENGL333 | 3 |
6 | Modern Drama | ENGL306 | 3 |
7 | Psycholinguistics | ENGL334 | 3 |
8 | Classical Drama | ENGL323 | 3 |
10 | American Literature | ENGL425 | 3 |
11 | Romantic & Victorian Poetry | ENGL324 | 3 |
12 | Second Language Acquisition | ENGL417 | 3 |
13 | Morphology & Syntax 1 | ENGL232 | 3 |
14 | Morphology & Syntax 2 | ENGL323 | 3 |
15 | Literary Criticism | ENGL321 | 3 |
16 | Pakistani Literature in English | ENGL308 | 3 |
17 | Introduction to Women’s Writings | ENGL409 | 3 |
18 | Language Teaching Methodologies | ENGL418 | 3 |
19 | Research Methods and Term Paper Writing | ENGL401 | 3 |
20 | English for Specific Purpose | ENGL416 | 3 |
21 | Stylistics | ENGL432 | 3 |
22 | Semantics & Pragmatics | ENGL430 | 3 |
23 | Postmodern Fiction | ENGL115 | 3 |
24 | Literary Theory & Practice | ENGL404 | 3 |
25 | World Englishes | ENGL410 | 3 |
27 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | ENGL231 | 3 |
28 | Language, Testing & Assessment | ENGL427 | 3 |
29 | Introduction to Stylistics | ELL403 | 3 |
30 | Clinical Pedagogy | ELL419 | 3 |
31 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | ELL105 | 3 |
32 | Semantics | ELL207 |
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