Introduction

In line with the guidelines provided by the HEC Pakistan, the program has been designed in such a way as to cover the foundational areas of literature and linguistics, besides a variety of subjects from social and management sciences for diversifying the intellectual base of the students. Besides subject-specific areas, the program also includes Sociology, HRM, Philosophy, Psychology, Communication, and IT skills.

Scope

The Program is focused on English Literature (British) and Linguistics with two major options for specialization in both the fields. Besides British classics, the course has components from local (Pashto), sub-continental (Ghalib, Tagore and Iqbal), European literature (Tolstoy, Goethe, and Dostoevsky) and American literature (Steinbeck, Mark Twain, Dickenson, Emerson, and Frost).

Salient Features

• • The program is a unique mix of English Literature, Linguistics and English Language Teaching.

• • This program will facilitate students in terms of developing a firm intellectual base and better academic and research skills.

• • Students will have interactive activities like video conferencing, presentations, language skills development programs and cultural events at Lincoln corner.

• • Students will learn in an Interactive and academically progressive Environment

• • Students will benefit from IMSciences’ linkages with the industry for internships and on-campus recruitments.

Eligibility for Admission

FA/FSc or Equivalent qualifications with at least second division, securing 45% marks. Qualifying the Institute’s admission test and interview is compulsory. A candidate scoring less than 40% marks in the test and interview will stand disqualified for admission. The merit of a candidate shall be measured by a 50 % weight age to the marks obtained in HSSC or equivalent, 40 % to the marks obtained in the written test, and 10% to the marks obtained in the interview. A candidate shall be given a special credit of thirty marks for admission if he/she has studied English Elective at intermediate level. The Hafiz Quran shall be given a special credit of 20 marks. The credit marks shall be added to the marks obtained at HSSC or equivalent, subject to fulfilment of basic eligibility criteria of 45% marks.

Degree Requirements

The BS English (Literature and Linguistics) program is of a 4 year duration, spread over 8 regular semesters, and consists of 130-136 credit hours of studies. The normal duration for completion of BS English (Literature and Linguistics) Degree is 8 semesters over a period of 4 years. The maximum duration for obtaining BS English (Literature and Linguistics) degree shall be 7 years.

Semester Wise Breakup of Courses