BS 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.
- 4 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.
Programme Structure
# | Code | Course Title | Course Type | Prerequisite | Credit hours | ||
Semester I | |||||||
1. | ENGL101 | Functional English | General | 03 | |||
2. | Translation of Holy Quran | General | 02 | ||||
3. | GEN113 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | General | 03 | |||
4. | General | 02 | |||||
5 | GEN151 | Urdu | General | 03 | |||
6 | URD2101 | اردو زبان – تشکیل و ارتقا | Foundation | 03 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester II | |||||||
1. | GEN161 | Academic Writing | General | 3 | |||
2. | PKST101 | Pakistan Studies | General | 2 | |||
3. | CSC101 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | General | 2 | |||
4. | GEN101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | General | 3 | |||
5 | URD32102 | پاکستان میں فروغ ِ زبان و اَدب کے اہم اِدارے | Foundation | 3 | |||
6. | URD32103 | اقبال کا خصوصی مطالعہ | Professional | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester III | |||||||
1. | Every day Science | General | 2 | ||||
2. | History of Islam | Interdisciplinary | 2 | ||||
3. | Community Services | General | 3 | ||||
4. | URD32104 | تاریخ ادب اردو اور ادبی تحریکیں | Compulsory | 3 | |||
5. | URD32105 | اردو داستان اور ناول: فکری و فنی مباحث | Foundation | 3 | |||
6. | URD32106 | اردو نظم: فکری و فنی مطالعہ | Foundation | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester IV | |||||||
1. | URD32107 | ادب اور تنقید | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URD32108 | اردو افسانہ اور ڈراما | Foundation | 3 | |||
3. | URD32109 | اردو غزل کا فکری و فنی مطالعہ | Foundation | 3 | |||
4. | URD32110 | اردو نثر کے اسالیب | Foundation | 3 | |||
5. | URD33101 | لغت و فرہنگ نویسی | Minor | 3 | |||
6. | Introduction to International Relations | Interdisciplinary | 3 | ||||
Total Credit Hours | 18 | ||||||
Semester V | |||||||
1. | URD32111 | اردو ادب میں تانیثیت: خصوصی مطالعہ | Professional | 3 | |||
2. | URD32112 | اردو میں طنز و مزاح | Foundation | 3 | |||
3. | URD32113 | اردو ادب کی تواریخ کا مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
4. | URD32114 | اردو ادب کا مابعدنوآبادیاتی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
5. | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |||||
6. | |||||||
Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||
Semester VI | |||||||
1. | URD32115 | غیر افسانوی اَدب | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URD32116 | کلاسیکی اردو شاعری | Major | 3 | |||
3. | URD32117 | اصول تحقیق و تدوین | Foundation | 3 | |||
4. | URD32118 | ادبی صحافت | Major | 3 | |||
5. | Interdisciplinary | 3 | |||||
6 | |||||||
Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||
Semester VII | |||||||
1. | URD32119 | حالی و اکبرکا خصوصی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URD33102 | کمپیوٹر آن لائن تحقیق | Major | 3 | |||
3. | URD33103 | تدریس اردو زبان و ادب | Minor | 3 | |||
4. | URD32120 | اُردو فکشن میں تاریخی و تہذیبی شعور | 3 | ||||
5 | URDU202 | Internship/ | Professional | 3 | |||
Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||
Semester VIII | |||||||
1. | URD32121 | عالمی کلاسیک کا تہذیبی مطالعہ | Major | 3 | |||
2. | URD33104 | ترجمہ: اصول اور روایت | Minor | 3 | |||
3. | URD33105 | اردو اور ابلاغ عامہ | Minor | 3 | |||
4. | URD32501 | Research Project | Research Project | 6 | |||
5 | |||||||
Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||||
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Lahore Leads University, DHA Phase V, Kamahan Road, Lahore, Pakistan