BS-English

BS-English (IV-Years)

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The BS English program at Government Islamia Arts & Commerce College Sukkur Sindh is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English language, literature and critical thought. The program combines the study of language and literary traditions with courses that develop critical analysis, effective communication, creative expression, research skills and intellectual awareness. This page provides complete information about the BS English program, including its scheme of studies, semester-wise subjects, credit hours and academic structure. It is intended to help students gain a clear understanding of their four-year academic journey and how the program prepares them for higher education, teaching, research, professional careers and the diverse demands of the contemporary world.

Program Overview

PROGRAM

BS English

DURATION

4 Years

SEMESTERS

8

CREDIT HOURS

Total 139 CH

Program Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of English language, literature and literary traditions
  • Strengthen students’ critical thinking, analytical, communication and creative writing skills.
  • Develop effective research, academic writing and language proficiency for higher education and professional careers.
  • Prepare students for diverse opportunities in teaching, research, media, publishing, communication and other professional fields.
  • Promote intellectual curiosity, cultural awareness, ethical values and responsible use of language in academic and professional contexts.

Scheme of Studies

First Year - Semester 1

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
GENG-301
Functional English
3
ENLL-302
Introduction to Literary Studies
3
ENLL-303
Introduction to Language Studies
3
GISS-304
Islamic Studies
2
GPS-305
Pakistan Studies
2
INSS-306
21st Century Study Skills
3
GUHQ-307
Understanding of Holy Quran – I / Ethics (Non-Muslim)
1
Semester Total
17
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First Year - Semester 2

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
GENG-356
Expository Writing
3
ENLL-357
Literary Forms and Movements
3
ENLL-358
Introduction to Morphology and Syntax
3
ENLL-359
Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)
2
GSS-360/GEC-361
Sociology/Economics (Social Sciences)
2
GNAS-362
Every Day Science (Natural Sciences)
2
GICP-363
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
2
GUHQ-364
Understanding of Holy Quran-II / Ethics (Non-Muslim)
1
Semester Total
18
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Second Year - Semester 3

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
INCP-411
Communication and Presentation Skills
3
ENLL-412
Short Fictional Narratives
3
ENLL-413
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
3
ENLL-414
Entrepreneurship
3
INPC-415
Psychology
3
GQUR-416
Quantitative Reasoning
3
Semester Total
18
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Second Year - Semester 4

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ENLL-465
Academic Reading and Writing
3
ENLL-466
Civics and Community Engagement
3
ENLL-467
Introduction to English Prose
3
INTA-468
Testing and Assessment
3
GQUR-469
Quantitative Responding-II
3
GARH-470
Introduction to Philosophy/History (Arts & Humanities)
2
Semester Total
17
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Third Year - Semester 5

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ENLL-520
Literary Theory and Criticism
3
ENLL-521
Classical Poetry
3
ENLL-522
Classics in Drama
3
ENLL-523
Psycholinguistics
3
ENLL-524
Sociolinguistics
3
ENLL-525
Second Language Acquisition
3
Semester Total
18
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Third Year - Semester 6

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ENLL-574
Novel (18th to 19th Century)
3
ENLL-576
Pakistani Literature in English
3
ENLL-577
Lexical Studies and Semantics
3
ENLL-578
Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
3
ENLL-579
Internship/Field Experience
3
Semester Total
15
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Fourth Year - Semester 7

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ENLL-629
Tesol
3
ENLL-630
Translation, Culture and Identity
3
ENLL-631
Language, Culture and Identity
3
ENLL-632
Romantic Poetry
3
ENLL-633
American Literature (Novel and Poetry)
3
ENLL-634
Introduction to Research Methodology
3
Semester Total
18

Fourth Year - Semester 8

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ENLL-640
Syllabus Design and Materials Development
3
ENLL-641
Stylistics
3
ENLL-642
ESP and Genre Analysis
3
ENLL-643
Modern Novel
3
ENLL-644
Comprehensive Viva Voce
3
ENLL-645
Capstone Project
3
Semester Total
18
Course Codes and Abbreviations
ENLL
Major/Core
87 Credit Hours
GISS
GENG
GPS
GIJQ
GSS
GNAS
GICP
GUHQ
GENT
GQUR
GARH
General Education
34 Credit Hours
INSS
INCP
INPC
Interdisciplinary
12 Credit Hours
FDEX
Internship/Field Work
03 Credit Hours
CPPL
Capstone Project
03 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours
139

Official Scheme of Studies

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Faculty for BS-English

  1. Prof. Zamir Hussain Memon (For English) Head of Department
  2. Prof. Wali Muhammad Channa (For English) Coordinator
  3. Prof. Imtiaz Ali Mahar (For English)
  4. Prof. Niaz Ahmed Memon (For English)
  5. Prof. Khalid Mehmood Mirani (For English)
  6. Prof. Muhammad Kashif Mughal (For English)
  7. Prof. Abdul Salam Ansari (For English)
  8. Prof. Khalid Hussain Memon (For English)
  9. Prof. Yahya Chachar (For English)
  10. Prof. Mumtaz Ali Dayo (For English)
  11. Prof. Naresh Kumar (For english)

Criteria for Admission in BS-English

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