Learn more about ADP English

The Department of English is offering ADP-English program in the semester Spring-2020. ADP English program aims to provide students with a broad base of learning and scholarship to suit their respective interests and aptitudes. The program, which has duration of two years and four semesters, also intends to help the students in determining their future professional directions. The curricula for the degree program are designed to prepare manpower needed for the economic development of the country. For the first year, the students are taught elective courses of both linguistics and literature. However, ADP English program introduces certain new courses both in linguistics and literature to acquaint the students with the modern trends, research and scholarship around the world.

They also have an opportunity to apply theoretical foundation in a real-world setting.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO-1: ADP English (PEO's): Enable our students to communicate effectively and proficiently in English through all essential of skills.

PEO-2: ADP English (PEO's): Foster the appreciation for valid literary genres, eras and cultures and cultivating critical analyses and interpretation of literacy texts.

PEO-3: ADP English (PEO's): Enable students with deeper understanding of theories in linguistics and literature, and analytical framework to apply on language and literature for plausible interpretation.

PEO-4: ADP English (PEO's): Promote and facilitate the holistic department of our students by providing opportunities for their personal, academic and professional development within the program.

PEO-5: ADP English (PEO's): Cultivate an awareness of issues of the globe with the diverse perspectives of critical thinking.

PEO-6: ADP English (PEO's): Empower the students to contribute to their local and global communities by developing deeper understanding of equality, equity, inclusivity in diversity .

Program Learning Outcomes

PLO-1: ADP English (PLO's): Demonstrate proficiency in English language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking particularly in academic and professional contexts.

PLO-2: ADP English (PLO's): Engage and present their linguistic and literary critiques on adverse academic forums .

PLO-3: ADP English (PLO's): Analyse and interpret texts from diverse cultural and historical contexts by applying the relevant theories of linguistics and literature.

PLO-4: ADP English (PLO's): Apply linguistics theories and concepts to analyse language structure, usage, and variation demonstrating an understanding of the dynamic nature of language.

PLO-5: ADP English (PLO's): Synthesize knowledge of diverse disciplines and skill acquired through critical inquiry, demonstrating awareness of equity, equality and inclusivity in diversity through their personal and professional roles.

Credit Hours

The minimum credit hours to complete this program are 64 hours, while the maximum are 67 hours.

Duration

The minimum Duration to complete this program are 2 years, while the maximum are 3 years.

Career Opportunities

The graduate students of English Department have ample opportunities in the competitive job market. The following is the summary of possible fields. * NGO based Organizations * Research Industry * Dept. of Health Education * Professional Institutes * Human Resources Development Centers * Teacher Training Institutes * Career Opportunities in Schools, Colleges and Universities * Career Counseling * Educational Management and Administration * Experts in English Language Courses: IELTS, TOFL, TEFL etc. * Inspirational Speakers * Newscasters, Reporters, Writers, Columnists etc. in Media Industry * English is an important discipline in social sciences

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Program Information

Faculty Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department Department of English
Eligibility Criteria For ADP English is 12 years of education (Higher Secondary School Certificate/FA/FSc/ICS/I.Com/A Levels or Equivalent) passing grades.
Fee Structure Admission Fee : 15000
Registration Fee : 15000
Per Semester Tuition Fee : 55000

Program's

Scheme of

Studies

Semester 1

1 Application of Information & Communication Technologies
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5147

2 Arts & Humanities
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5164

3 Functional English
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5101

4 Introduction to Linguistics
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5112

5 Iqbaliyat
Credit Hours: 1 ,Code: UGEC5104

6 Islamic Studies/Ethics
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5103

7 Pakistan Studies
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5151

8 Understanding of the Holy Quran - I
Credit Hours: 1 ,Code: UGEC5160

Semester 2

1 Entrepreneurship
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5109

2 Expository Writing
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5102

3 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5105

4 Introduction to Literary Movements
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5124

5 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG6314

6 Social Sciences
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5163

7 Understanding of the Holy Quran - II
Credit Hours: 1 ,Code: UGEC5161

Semester 3

1 British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5224

2 Civics and Community Engagement
Credit Hours: 2 ,Code: UGEC5108

3 Introduction to Literary Studies
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5111

4 Introduction to Morphology
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5216

5 Introduction to Textual Analysis
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5215

6 Quantitative Reasoning I
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5106

Semester 4

1 Natural Sciences
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5162

2 Poetry: 14th to 19th Century
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5227

3 Quantitative Reasoning II
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: UGEC5107

4 Semantics and Pragmatics
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5225

5 Stylistics
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5228

6 Syntax
Credit Hours: 3 ,Code: ENG5226

ADP English