B.A Honors in Applied Linguistics

Vision

To be an internationally recognized leader in the key areas of Applied Linguistics; teaching, and researching language in a complex and connected world. We produce graduates and linguists well versed in both theoretical knowledge and applied aspects of language studies, teaching, and research.

Mission

We aim to produce professionals in Applied Linguistics who can meet local and international needs. To equip students with a critical understanding of Applied Linguistic; issues in local and international contexts and to prepare them for advanced research. Training undergraduate and graduate students, who go on to use their knowledge of and proficiency in Applied Linguistics in diverse patterns of academia.

Overview

This four-year course in Linguistics offers a wide range of subjects related to language and linguistics. An in-depth analysis of topics including grammatical structure of language, its sound system, language acquisition theories, language variation within society, integration of the four language skills, the relationship of language with literature, analysis of spoken and written discourse and language in its global context will be made.

Admission Requirement

FA/F.Sc with minimum 60% marks OR A-level in three main subjects (no subsidiary) with minimum Grade B (60%) with Equivalence Certificate OR Grade 12 with minimum Grade B (60%) with Equivalence Certificate.
All candidates must appear for an aptitude test

Degree Requirements for B.A Honors in Applied Linguistics 4 years program

To receive B.A Honors in Applied Linguistics degree, a student must complete a total of 130 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Road Map

Sr. No.	Course Type	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
Semester I
1	Major	Introduction to Linguistics	3
2	Major	History Of Language	3
3	Core	English – I	3
4	Core	Islamic Studies / Core Ethics	2
5	General	General – I	3
6	General	General – II	3
Total			17
Semester II
1	Major	Listening & Speaking Skills	3
2	Major	Reading & Writing Skills	3
3	Core	English – II	3
4	Core	Pakistan Studies	2
5	Core	Introduction to Computers	3
6	General	General – III	3
Total			17
Semester III
1	Major	Theoretical Grammar	3
2	Major	Language Learning Principles	3
3	Core	English – III	3
4	General	General – IV	3
5	General	General – V	3
6	General	General – VI	3
Total			18
Semester IV
1	Major	Semantics	3
2	Major	Pragmatics	3
3	Major	Language & Society	3
4	Major	Language Through Literature	3
5	Major	Introduction to Syntax & Morphology	3
6	Core	Mathematics	3
Total			18
Semester V
1	Major	Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology	3
2	Major	Curriculum Design	3
3	Major	Applied Grammar	3
4	Major	English as an International Language	3
5	General	General – VII	3
6	General	General – VIII	3
Total			18
Semester VI
1	Major	Experiential Learning	3
2	Major	Theory of Automata	3
3	Major	Language Testing	3
4	Major	Discourse Analysis	3
5	Major	Literary Stylistics	3
6	General	General – IX	3
Total			18
Semester VII
1	Major	Speech & Language Processing	3
2	Major	ESP & Syllabus Design	3
3	Major	Managing Teaching & Learning Issues	3
4	General	General – X	3
Total			12
Semester VIII
1	Major	Research Methodology	3
2	Major	Data Analysis & Report Writing	3
3	Major	Research Report	6
Total			12

	Core	19
	Major	81
	General	30
	Total Hrs	130

Active Citizenship Program

Active Citizenship program offered by Kinnaird College in collaboration with British Council and HEC is a social leadership training program that promotes intercultural dialogue and community-led social development. It is a mandatory requirement for the completion of undergraduate degree and based on two semesters. All students will study the theoretical portion through different activities starting in their 3^rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4^th semester and implement it in the field.

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