Department of English
BS English
Literature and linguistics, communication and critical thinking — preparing students for effective communication at all levels and forums.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Semesters
- 8 (2 per year)
- Credit hours
- 135
- Affiliation
- KUST
Program overview
Department of English is the most prestigious department of Al-Asar Degree College, Usterzai Payan, Kohat.
The department takes pride in its skilled, highly qualified and experienced faculty members led by Prof. Zafrullah Khan Wazir, who has recently retired from Post Graduate Degree College, Kohat. He has the potential to raise the standards of English Language Skills along with his team to meet the global challenges of the 21st Century.
Aims & objectives
In this age of corporate competition, English Language learning and critical thinking is an imperative to communicate on national as well as international level. We prepare our male/female students for effective communication at all levels and forums.
We inculcate in our students self-confidence by enhancing their creativity through comparative literature studies, developing their oratorical, presentation and dramatic skills. At the end of the Literature Course of BS our students are not only able to comprehend and appreciate different genres of Literature but they can also think and reproduce in English Language independently and effectively.
We also aim to groom our students to make them useful and civilized members of the society who contribute towards its development through their humanitarian outlook on life and good manners along with adept spoken and written English language skills.
Eligibility
Requirement for admission
- F.A / F.Sc or equivalent with 45% marks
- 40% NAT / passed relevant criteria test which may be decided by the university
Duration & credit hours
BS English is a four-year degree program consisting of eight semesters, with two semesters each year. Total credit hours offered: 135.
Merit determination — Bachelor / BS (4 year)
- 10%SSC / Equivalent
- 40%HSSC / Equivalent
- 50%NAT / Entrance Test / Approved Test
Merit = A + B + C(A: SSC 10% · B: HSSC 40% · C: Entrance test 50%)
Scheme of studies
Semester-by-semester courses as published in the prospectus. Credit hours are shown as total (theory + lab).
First semester
Semester 1
18credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG151 | Functional English | 3(3+0) |
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | 3(2+1) |
| BS121 | Principles of Management | 3(3+0) |
| JMC101 | Introduction to Communication | 3(3+0) |
| PHI102 | Introduction to Logic | 3(3+0) |
| ECO111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3(3+0) |
Second semester
Semester 2
18credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG152 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3(3+0) |
| — | Everyday Science | 3(3+0) |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3(3+0) |
| PS221 | Constitutional & Political Development in Pakistan | 3(3+0) |
| STAT101 | Introduction to Statistics | 3(3+0) |
| ENG102 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3+0) |
Third semester
Semester 3
18credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG253 | Communication Skills | 3(3+0) |
| PS101 | Pakistan Studies | 3(3+0) |
| IS101 | Islamic Studies | 3(3+0) |
| ENG201 | English Literature — Short Stories, Essays and Novella | 3(3+0) |
| ENG221 | Phonetics and English Phonology | 3(3+0) |
| ENG231 | History of English Literature — Anglo-Saxon to Restoration | 3(3+0) |
Fourth semester
Semester 4
15credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG232 | History of English Literature — Neo-classics to Date | 3(3+0) |
| ENG222 | Semantics | 3(3+0) |
| ENG254 | Advanced Academic Reading and Writing | 3(3+0) |
| ENG223 | Morphology and Syntax | 3(3+0) |
| BS131 | Human Resource Management | 3(3+0) |
Students who want to exit after the 4th semester: Entrepreneurship / Students Club / Sports (non-credit) and Internship (non-credit).
Fifth semester
Semester 5
18credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG361 | Literary Criticism I | 3(3+0) |
| ENG311 | 14th to 18th Century Poetry | 3(3+0) |
| ENG312 | 18th to 19th Century Novel | 3(3+0) |
| ENG391 | Research Methodology | 3(3+0) |
| ENG321 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3+0) |
| ENG322 | Discourse Analysis | 3(3+0) |
Sixth semester
Semester 6
18credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG362 | Literary Criticism II | 3(3+0) |
| ENG313 | Translation Theory and Literary Studies | 3(3+0) |
| ENG314 | Classics in Drama | 3(3+0) |
| ENG323 | Lexical Studies | 3(3+0) |
| ENG324 | Psycholinguistics | 3(3+0) |
| ENG392 | Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods | 3(3+0) |
Seventh semester
Semester 7Major in Literature
15credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG411 | Twentieth Century Poetry and Drama | 3(3+0) |
| ENG412 | American Literature | 3(3+0) |
| ENG413 | South Asian Literature in English | 3(3+0) |
| ENG414 | Romantic Poetry | 3(3+0) |
| ENG491 | Senior Design Project-I (as per HEC criteria) | 9(3+6) |
| or | ||
| ENG415 | Twentieth Century Literary Movements | 3(3+0) |
| — | Entrepreneurship / Students Club / Sports | Non-credit |
Eighth semester
Semester 8Major in Literature
15credit hours
| Code | Course title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG416 | Twentieth Century Fiction and Non-fiction | 3(3+0) |
| ENG443 | Teaching Methodology | 3(3+0) |
| ENG417 | Postcolonial Studies | 3(3+0) |
| ENG424 | Journalistic Discourse | 3(3+0) |
| ENG492 | Senior Design Project-II (as per HEC criteria) | 9(3+6) (continued) |
| or | ||
| ENG418 | Shakespearean Studies | 3(3+0) |
| — | Internship | Non-credit |
Note: Course outline will be provided at the time of commencement of classes.
Career opportunities
Career information has not been published for this program.
Admission to BS English
Admissions are advertised in print and social media, and offers are made on merit. Fee details and fee slips are available from the Administration / Accounts Office.