Associate Degree

Bachelor of Studies (English)

Program Summary

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.

Program Overview

The ADP in English includes coursework in English composition, literature (including fiction, poetry, and drama), grammar, and critical reading. Students will explore major literary movements, authors, and genres, and develop skills in academic writing and textual analysis. The program emphasizes practical learning through writing assignments, literary analysis, and participation in literary discussions.

Career Opportunities

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the ADP in English, students will have developed strong skills in reading, writing, and literary analysis. They will be proficient in composing essays, analyzing various genres of literature, and understanding literary and cultural contexts. Students will also possess effective communication skills, preparing them for roles in writing, editing, or further academic study.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate has passed the intermediate or equivalent examination from an institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan / Inter Board Committee of Chairman, Pakistan.

PROGRAM 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

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

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