BS English and Linguistic Studies
Program Overview
The University of Rawalpindi's Bachelor of Science (BS) in English Literature and Linguistics curriculum is carefully structured to offer a comprehensive grasp of the literary and linguistic facets of the English language. The goal of this curriculum is to give students a strong foundation in literature and language structures as well as analytical and critical thinking abilities. Along with more specific subjects like sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and global literature, the curriculum covers the fundamentals of literary analysis, linguistic theory, and critical theory. Our goal is to produce well-rounded academics with professional, cultural, and scholarly contributions.
Why choose this course?
- Gain a profound understanding of both literary analysis and linguistic theory, encompassing classic and contemporary literature, fostering a versatile appreciation of language and storytelling.
- Learn from distinguished professors who are not only scholars but also active contributors to the fields of literature and linguistics, providing a rich academic environment.
- Engage in in-depth research projects and literary critiques, enhancing your analytical skills and academic portfolio, and preparing you for advanced studies or professional writing careers.
- Participate in literary festivals, workshops, and seminars hosted by the university, creating a vibrant intellectual community that encourages creative expression and critical discourse.
- Equip yourself for diverse career paths in education, publishing, media, and beyond, with strong communication, critical thinking, and cultural literacy skills that are highly valued in various industries.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths in:
- Education: Teachers, lecturers, curriculum developers
- Publishing: Editors, proofreaders, literary agents
- Media: Journalists, content writers, scriptwriters
- Research: Linguistic researchers, literary analysts
- Translation: Translators, interpreters
- Cultural Organizations: Cultural program coordinators, museum curators
- Public Relations: PR specialists, corporate communications managers
- Advertising: Copywriters, brand strategists
Semesters and Courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-104 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2-0) | General | - |
| ISL-103 | Teaching of Holy Quran -I | NC | Compulsory | - |
| ELL-118 | Study Skills | 3(3-0) | Compulsory/General | - |
| CS-102 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | 3(2-1) | Foundation | - |
| ENG-107 | Functional English | 3(3-0) | Foundation | - |
| ELL-112 | Introduction to Literature | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | - |
| ELL-113 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | - |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |||
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-104 | Teaching of Holy Quran -II | NC | Compulsory | ISL-103 |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) | Compulsory | - |
| ETH-100 | Ethics | 2(2-0) | Compulsory | - |
| GEN-105 | Creative Arts | 2(2-0) | General | - |
| ELL-114 | Advanced English Grammar | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | - |
| ENG-108 | Expository Writing | 3(3-0) | Foundation | ENG-107 |
| ELL-116 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | ELL-113 |
| ELL-117 | History of English Literature (Literary Forms and Movements) | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | ELL-112 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-201 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III | NC | Compulsory | ISL-104 |
| GEN-202 | Environmental Studies | 3(2-1) | General | - |
| GEN-203 | Community Service Learning | 2(2-0) | General | |
| STAT-103 | Statistics | 3(3-0) | Foundation | - |
| ELL-212 | Classical and Renaissance Drama | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | ELL-117 |
| ELL-213 | Classical Poetry | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | - |
| ELL-215 | Psycholinguistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific Foundation | ELL-113 |
| Credit Hours: | 17 | - | - |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISL-202 | Teaching of Holy Quran and Translation-IV | NC | Compulsory | ISL-201 |
| PSY-201 | Psychology | 2(2-0) | General | - |
| GEN-206 | Entrepreneurship | 2(2-0) | General | - |
| ELL-214 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) | Subject specific (Linguistics) | ELL-211 |
| ELL-218 | Rise of the Novel 18th century to 19th century | 3(3-0) | Subject specific (Linguistics) | ELL-117 |
| ELL-319 | Modern Drama | 3(3-0) | Subject specific (Linguistics) | ELL-212 |
| GEN-310 | Research Methodology | 3(3-0) | Compulsory | ELL-212 |
| Credit Hours: | 16 | - | - |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELL-217 | English Language Teaching | 3(3-0) | Subject specific (Linguistics) | ELL-113 |
| ELL-418 | Corpus Linguistics | 3(3-0) | Subject specific (Linguistics) | ELL-113 |
| MGT-213 | Human Resource Management | 3(3-0) | Compulsory General | - |
| MASC-301 | Mass Communication | 3(3-0) | General | - |
| ELL-313 | Romantic and Victorian Poetry | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Literature) | ELL-213 |
| ELL-318 | Modern Novel | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Literature) | ELL-218 |
| Credit Hours: | 18 | - | - |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELL-301 | Logical and Critical Thinking | 3(3-0) | General | - |
| CS-327 | Human Computer Interaction | 3(3-0) | Foundation | CS-102 |
| ELL-315 | Forensic Linguistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-214 |
| ELL-415 | Language Testing and Assessment | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-217 |
| ELL-411 | Literary Theory and Practice | 4(4-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-112 |
| ELL-317 | Modern Poetry | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-313 |
| Credit Hours: | 16 | - | - |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELL-417 | World Literature | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-218 |
| ELL-412 | Prose | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-411 |
| ELL-413 | Stylistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-113 |
| ELL-316 | Critical Discourse Analysis | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-214 |
| ELL-311 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-113 |
| Credit Hours: | 15 | - | - |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Nature | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN-402 | Research Project | 3(0-3) | General | - |
| ELL-414 | Postcolonial Studies | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-411 |
| ELL-416 | Literary Criticism | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-411 |
| ELL-312 | World Englishes | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-311 |
| ELL-419 | Literary Stylistics | 3(3-0) | Subject Specific (Linguistics) | ELL-413 |
| Credit Hours: | 15 | - | - | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 130 | - | - |