BS English Language & Literature

BS English Language & Literature

Vision

The BS English Language & Literature program envisions empowerment of women through quality education enabling them to become outstanding and productive members of society. It further endeavors to create intellectual, critical and research oriented students who can face any challenge posed by the contemporary world.

Mission

The mission of the BA Honors in English Literature program is to educate students in the knowledge and skills of literature, prepare them for various other fields related to the humanities discipline, and enable them to pursue advanced studies in English Literature. It further aims to inculcate higher order thinking as well as critical and research skills within the student body and teaching faculty.

Overview

This dynamic program spread over four years provides in-depth knowledge of the various genres of literature beginning from the middle ages till the present time. It encompasses works of writers from all over the globe with a special focus on Post-colonial, South-Asian and Pakistani literature. The program is innovative and intensive, with analytical reading and research work to prepare students well for academic scholarship.

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 BS English Language & Literature 4 years program

To receive BS English Language & Literature 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 English Literature 3  
2 Major Greek & Renaissance Literature 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 Classical & Romantics Literature 3  
2 Major Shakespearean Classics 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 Victorian Novel 3  
2 Major Modern Literature I 3  
3 Major Literary Criticism 3  
4 Core English – III 3  
5 General General – IV 3  
6 General General – V 3  
Total 18  
Semester IV  
1 Major Modern Literature II 3  
2 Major Science Fiction & Fantasy 3  
3 Major Literature of Marginality 3  
4 Major Research Methodology 3  
5 Core Mathematics 3  
6 General General – VI 3  
Total 18  
Semester V  
1 Major Eastern Fiction 3  
2 Major Literature in Translation 3  
3 Major Pakistani Literature in English 3  
4 Major Literature & Environment 3  
5 General General – VII 3  
6 General General – VIII 3  
Total 18  
Semester VI  
1 Major American Literature 3  
2 Major Literature of the Americas 3  
3 Major Contemporary Fiction 3  
4 Major Literary Movement & Theory 3  
5 General General – IX 3  
6 General General – X 3  
Total 18  
Semester VII  
1 Major Research Methodology II 3  
2 Major Sufi Literature 3  
3 Major Introduction to African Literature 3  
4 Major Literary Discourse Analysis & Stylistics 3  
Total 12  
Semester VIII  
1 Major Elective Course – I 3  
2 Major Elective Course – II 3  
3 Major Research Report 6  
Total 12  
         
  Core 19    
  Major 81    
  General 30    
  Total Hrs 130    
         
  List of Elective courses
  Sr. No. Course Title Cr. Hrs.
  1 Emerging Forms of Literature 3
  Continental Literature 3
  2 South Asian Literature 3
  Gothic Literature 3

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 3rd semester. They will plan their social action projects in 4th semester and implement it in the field.

Kinnaird Contact Info

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Lahore, Punjab

Postal Code: 54000

info@kinnaird.edu.pk

+92 42 9920 3781 – 84
+92 42 9920 3788

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