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 |