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.
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.
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Postal Code: 54000
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