ADP URDU
The BS Urdu at Lahore Leads University is a four-year (eight-semester) undergraduate degree program dedicated to the advanced study of the Urdu language, its rich literary heritage, and its linguistic structure. The program is designed to foster a deep appreciation and critical understanding of Urdu prose and poetry, from classical masters to contemporary writers. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers literary history, criticism, linguistics, and the role of Urdu in modern society and media.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Fall & Spring
Overview
This program is ideal for students who have a passion for Urdu literature and wish to explore it at an academic and professional level.
Eligibility: Typically, students who have completed their Intermediate (F.A./F.Sc./ICS etc.) or A-Levels with at least 45% marks are eligible for admission.
Scope Of This Degree
A BS in Urdu opens up a surprisingly diverse and respected range of career paths, particularly within Pakistan where Urdu is the national language. The demand for individuals with a masterful command of the language is consistent across several sectors.
Key Employment Areas:
Academia and Education: Graduates are highly sought after as teachers and lecturers in schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
Media and Journalism: Roles as news anchors, scriptwriters, columnists, editors, and reporters in Urdu-language newspapers, television channels, and digital media platforms.
Publishing Industry: Careers as editors, proofreaders, and content managers in publishing houses that produce Urdu books and magazines.
Translation and Interpretation: Working as translators for government bodies, multinational corporations, and international organizations, translating documents and providing interpretation services.
Content Creation and Advertising: Developing content for websites, social media, and advertising campaigns in Urdu. This is a rapidly growing field.
Civil Services: A strong grasp of Urdu is a significant advantage in the competitive examinations for the Civil Services of Pakistan (CSS), as well as provincial services (PMS).
Arts and Culture: Working in cultural institutions, arts councils, and as scriptwriters for television dramas and films.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BS Urdu program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate Language Proficiency: Attain an advanced level of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Urdu with clarity, nuance, and accuracy.
Critically Analyze Literature: Analyze and interpret classical and modern Urdu prose and poetry, identifying literary devices, themes, and historical contexts.
Understand Literary History: Trace the evolution of the Urdu language and its literature through different historical periods and movements.
Apply Linguistic Principles: Understand the fundamental principles of Urdu linguistics, including phonetics, syntax, and morphology.
Conduct Academic Research: Develop the skills to conduct independent research on topics related to Urdu language and literature, using appropriate methodologies.
Create Original Content: Produce high-quality original written content, including creative writing, critical essays, and articles, in a sophisticated and scholarly manner.
Program Structure
# | Code | Course Title | Course Type | Prerequisite | Credit hours | ||
Semester I (Bridging Semester) | |||||||
1. | GEN101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | General | 3 | |||
2. | Translation of Holy Quran | General | 3 | ||||
3. | URD | اردو نثری اصناف، تعارف و تفہیم | Foundation | 3 | |||
4. | URD | اُردوزبان:قواعدوانشا | Foundation | 3 | |||
5 | URD | پاکستان میں فروغ ِ زبان و اَدب کے اہم اِدارے | Major | 3 | |||
6 | URD | تحریر و انشا(عملی تربیت) | Foundation | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester II | |||||||
1. | GEN113 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | General | 3 | |||
2. | CSC101 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | General | 3 | |||
3. | URD | اردو شعری اصناف، تعارف و تفہیم | Foundation | 3 | |||
4. | URD | اردو زبان کاآغاز و ارتقا | Foundation | 3 | |||
5 | URD | اردو داستان اور ناول | Major | 3 | |||
6. | URD | اردو نثر کے اسالیب | Major | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester III | |||||||
1. | Community Services | General | 2 | ||||
2. | History of Islam | Interdisciplinary | 2 | ||||
3. | URD | اردو نظم: فکری و فنی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
4. | URD | اردو افسانہ اور ڈراما | Major | 3 | |||
5. | URD | اردو میں طنز و مزاح | Major | 3 | |||
6. | URD | بیسویں صدی میں اردو ناول | Minor | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester IV | |||||||
1. | URD | اقبال اور فلسفہ | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URD | غیر افسانوی اَدب | Foundation | 3 | |||
3. | URD | اردو غزل کا فکری و فنی مطالعہ | Foundation | 3 | |||
4. | URD | اردو ادب کی تواریخ کا مطالعہ | Foundation | 3 | |||
5. | URD | اردو ادب کا مابعدنوآبادیاتی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
6. | URD | تحقیق و تنقید، بنیادی مباحٹ | Foundation | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester V | |||||||
1. | URD | اردو ادب کا تانیثی مطالعہ | Professional | 3 | |||
2. | URD | کمپیوٹر آن لائن تحقیق | Major | 3 | |||
3. | URD | میر و غالب کا خصوصی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
4. | URD | اردو ادب کا مابعدنوآبادیاتی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
5. | URD | Research Project | Research Project | 6 | |||
6. | |||||||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Elective Subject Offer against of Thesis as a Course Work (2 Papers) | |||||||
1. | URDU206 | ادبی صحافت | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URDU423 | کلاسیکی اردو شاعری | Major | 3 | |||
3. | URDU205 | اردو سفر نامہ | Minor | 3 | |||
4. | URDU206 | پاکستانی اردو ادب | Major | 3 | |||
5. | URDU207 | ترجمہ روایت اور فن | Minor | 3 | |||
6 | URDU204 | تدریس اردو زبان و ادب | Minor | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | |||||||
Contact us
Lahore Leads University, DHA Phase V, Kamahan Road, Lahore, Pakistan