Department of English
- Introduction
- Vision
- Mission
- Programs Offered
Introduction
Language is intrinsically ideological, requiring an inquisitive mind and appropriate knowledge for its understanding. The Department of English at the University of Narowal aims to equip students with knowledge of language, introduce them to the aesthetics of literary studies, and instil an interest in research. The Department offers a wide array of subjects that not only cultivate the spirit of learning and exploration but also provide students with a multidimensional worldview that inspires lifelong habits of critical thinking and compassionate understanding, both of which are required for a wholesome existence. While linguistic studies deal with the contours of communicative media, literature caters to an instinctive understanding of life, encompassing channelled arrays of cross-disciplinary concepts related to social, psychological and historical understanding, thus creating a sufficiently compact knowledge base. This corresponds to our overall mission of equipping students with the art of living. Moreover, our faculty is constantly striving to produce pertinent and productive research both in language and literature. We urge our scholars to invest in emerging research trends and unique fields of study.
Vision
BS English (Literature) and BS English (Linguistics) programs envision cultivating graduates who embody intellectual depth, cultural awareness, and scientific insight into language. It aspires to nurture individuals capable of engaging critically with literary traditions and linguistic structures, while fostering creativity, analytical thinking, and interdisciplinary awareness. The vision emphasizes preparing students to contribute meaningfully to scholarship, education, translation, publishing, and applied fields. Graduates will emerge as articulate writers, informed readers, and skilled linguists who advance intellectual discourse, enrich cultural dialogue, and address academic, social, and technological challenges through innovative research and application.
Mission
The mission of the BS English (Literature) and BS English (Linguistics) programs is to develop critical readers, articulate writers, and competent linguists by immersing students in diverse literary traditions, theoretical frameworks, and linguistic methodologies. It seeks to advance understanding of language structure, use, and acquisition while strengthening interpretive, expressive, and research skills. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary perspectives, sociolinguistic diversity, and practical application, preparing graduates for academic, professional, and cultural leadership. Students are trained to contribute to teaching, research, translation, publishing, creative writing, and applied linguistics, thereby becoming responsible citizens and professionals who enrich both scholarly communities and broader society.
Scope
The programs engage students with literary texts and critical theories, fostering analytical, interpretive, and creative skills that enable them to explore diverse genres, traditions, and cultural contexts. It emphasizes the scientific study of language, including phonetics, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics, equipping learners with theoretical knowledge and practical competence to analyze language in academic and social domains. The scope extends to careers in academia, language teaching, creative writing, translation, computational linguistics, publishing, and cultural criticism, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to scholarship, education, and professional practice.
Objectives
The BS English (Literature) and BS English (Linguistics) programs are designed to achieve the following objectives:
- Strengthen analytical, interpretive, and expressive skills.
- Enhance academic writing, research, and linguistic methodologies.
- Promote knowledge of literary history, theory, and core linguistic areas.
- Foster interdisciplinary and sociolinguistic awareness.
- Prepare graduates for teaching, research, translation, publishing, and applied linguistics.
| Course code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Semester-I | ||
| ENG-511 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-512 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-005 | Quantitative Reasoning – I * | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-001 | Functional English * | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-10/GEN-11 | Islamic Studies *(Religious Edu / Ethics for non-Muslim students) | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-004 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies * | 3(2-1) |
| ISL-106 | Understanding of the Holy Quran – I * | 1(0-1) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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18 |
| Semester-II | ||
| ENG-521 | Introduction to Literary Movements | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-522 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-006 | Quantitative Reasoning – II * | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-009 | Pakistan Studies * | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-002 | Expository Writing * | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-102 | Science of Society (Social Sciences **) | 2(2-0) |
| ISL-107 | Understanding of Holy Quran – II * | 1(1-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
17 |
| Semester-III | ||
| ENG-531 | Introduction to Textual Analysis | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-532 | Introduction to Morphology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-533 | British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic | 3(3-0) |
| ZOO-101 | Intro to Living Organisms (Natural Science) | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-534 | Fables, Wisdom Literature & Epics (Arts & H) | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-008 | Civics & Community Engagement * | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-007 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan * | 2(2-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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18 |
| Semester-IV | ||
| ENG-541 | British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-542 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-543 | Syntax | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-544 | Poetry: 14th to 19th Century | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-545 | Stylistics | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-003 | Entrepreneurship * | 2(2-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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17 |
| Semester-V | ||
| ENG-551 | Classical Drama | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-552 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-553 | Non-Fiction | 3(3-0) |
| Interdisciplinary Course – I ***** | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Course – II ***** | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary Course – III ***** | 3 | |
| Credit Hours |
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18 |
| Semester-VI | ||
| ENG-561 | Novel: 18th & 19th Century | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-562 | Discourse Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-563 | Psycholinguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-5649 | Second Language Acquisition | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-565 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3(3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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15 |
| Semester-VII (Students may Choose any five courses) | ||
| Elective – I | 3 | |
| Elective – II | 3 | |
| Elective – III | 3 | |
| Elective – IV | 3 | |
| ENG-571 | Research Methods for English Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-572 | Internship/Field Experience | 3(3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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15 |
| Semester-VIII (Students may Choose any Three courses) | ||
| Elective – V | 3 | |
| Elective – VI | 3 | |
| Elective – VII | 3 | |
| ENG-581 | Language & Technology in the Digital Age | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-582 | Capstone Project | 3(3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
|
15 |
| Total Number of Credit Hours: 136 | ||
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| Course code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Semester-I | ||
| ENG-511 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-512 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-005 | Quantitative Reasoning – I * | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-001 | Functional English * | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-10/GEN-11 | Islamic Studies * (Religious Edu / Ethics for non-Muslim students) | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-004 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies * | 3(2-1) |
| ISL-106 | Understanding of the Holy Quran – I * | 1(0-1) |
| Credit Hours |
|
18 |
| Semester-II | ||
| ENG-521 | Introduction to Literary Movements | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-522 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-006 | Quantitative Reasoning – II | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-009 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-002 | Expository Writing | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-102 | Science of Society (Social Sciences) | 2(2-0) |
| ISL-107 | Understanding of the Holy Quran – II | 1(0-1) |
| Credit Hours |
|
17 |
| Semester-III | ||
| ENG-531 | Introduction to Textual Analysis | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-532 | Introduction to Morphology | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-533 | British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic | 3(3-0) |
| ZOO-101 | Intro to Living Organisms (Natural Science) | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-534 | Fables, Wisdom Literature & Epics (Arts & Humanities) | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-008 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2(2-0) |
| GEN-007 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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18 |
| Semester-IV | ||
| ENG-541 | British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-542 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-543 | Syntax | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-544 | Poetry: 14th to 19th Century | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-545 | Stylistics | 3(3-0) |
| GEN-003 | Entrepreneurship | 2(2-0) |
| Credit Hours |
|
17 |
| Semester-V | ||
| ENG-551 | Classical Drama | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-552 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-553 | Non-Fiction | 3(3-0) |
| Interdisciplinary Course – I | 3(3-0) | |
| Interdisciplinary Course – II | 3(3-0) | |
| Interdisciplinary Course – III | 3(3-0) | |
| Credit Hours |
|
18 |
| Semester-VI | ||
| ENG-561 | Novel: 18th & 19th Century | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-562 | Discourse Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-563 | Psycholinguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-564 | Second Language Acquisition | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-565 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3(3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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15 |
| Semester-VII (Students may Choose any Four courses) | ||
| Elective – I | 3(3-0) | |
| Elective – II | 3(3-0) | |
| Elective – III | 3(3-0) | |
| Elective – IV | 3(3-0) | |
| ENG-571 | Research Methods for English Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-572 | Internship/Field Experience | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours |
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18 |
| Semester-VII (Students may Choose any Three courses) | ||
| Elective – V | 3(3-0) | |
| Elective – VI | 3(3-0) | |
| Elective – VII | 3(3-0) | |
| ENG-581 | Language & Technology in the Digital Age | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-582 | Capstone Project | 3(3-0) |
| Total Credit Hours |
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15 |
| Course code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Semester-I | ||
| ENG-601 | Research Methods in Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-602 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-603 | Critical Theories | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-604 | Pakistani Writings in English | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours |
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12 |
| Semester-II | ||
| ENG-605 | Linguistic Theories | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-606 | Women’s Writings | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-607 | Advance Literary-Cultural Research Methods | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-608 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3(3-0) |
| Credit Hours |
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12 |
| Semester-III | ||
| ENG-701 | Thesis | 6(0-6) |
| Semester-IV | ||
| ENG-701 | Thesis | 6(0-6) |
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| List of Allied/Interdisciplinary Courses Courses | ||
| Allied/Interdisciplinary Courses | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| MCM-101 | Introduction to Media Studies | |
| POL-101 | Introduction to Political Science | |
| ENG-554 | Language, Race & Ethnicity | |
| ENG-555 | Philosophy of Language | |
| ENG-556 | Postcolonial Thought & Cultural Studies | |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence | |
| Elective-I | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-573 | Applied Linguistics | |
| ENG-574 | Corpus Linguistics | |
| ENG-575 | Critical Discourse Analysis | |
| ENG-576 | English for Specific Purposes | |
| ENG-577 | Language Testing & Assessment | |
| ENG-583 | Multilingualism | |
| ENG-584 | Pedagogical Grammar | |
| ENG-585 | TESOL: Theory & Practice | |
| ENG-586 | Translation Studies | |
| ENG-587 | Artificial Linguistics | |
| ENG-588 | Eco-linguistics | |
| ENG-589 | Computational Linguistics | |
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