BACHELOR OF STUDIES IN ENGLISH (BS ENGLISH)
A SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION AND INTEGRITY
The BS English program at the Department of English, Emerson University, Multan is designed to develop students’ proficiency in English language, literature, and linguistics. This comprehensive four-year program offers an immersive learning experience, integrating both theoretical and applied approaches to English studies. Students will engage with a diverse range of literary works, linguistic theories, and language education techniques that are vital in today’s globalized world. The program fosters critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, preparing graduates for a variety of professional and academic roles.
The BS English program spans 8 semesters over 4 years, with a total of 130-140 credit hours. It includes a balanced combination of core courses and electives, enabling students to specialize in areas such as:
- English Literature: From classical to contemporary works across different genres and periods.
- Linguistics and Applied Linguistics: Core Linguistics, Language teaching methods, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and corpus linguistics.
- Language Education: Advanced courses in language acquisition, second language teaching, and ICT integration in language teaching.
The curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, adhering to the Undergraduate Education Policy 2023 (Version 1.1), initiated with Higher Education Commission, Pakistan, with an emphasis on the practical application of language studies through research projects, internships, and hands-on workshops.
Graduates of the BS English program will:
- Achieve advanced proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and analyzing English texts.
- Gain a deep understanding of English literature and its cultural, historical, and theoretical contexts.
- Develop critical thinking and research skills applicable to literary and linguistic studies.
- Acquire language teaching competencies, enabling them to pursue careers in education and academia.
- Master digital tools and techniques such as corpus linguistics and computational linguistics, preparing them for modern research in language.
The BS English program opens up diverse career opportunities for graduates, including:
- Teaching and Academia: As language educators, curriculum designers, or pursuing advanced studies (MPhil, PhD).
- Media and Journalism: Roles in writing, editing, publishing, and content creation.
- Corporate Sector: Communications, public relations, and human resources.
- Language Consultancy: Providing services in language research, translation, and linguistic analysis.
To be eligible for the BS English program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of Intermediate education (FA/FSc/A-Levels or equivalent).
- Minimum of 45% marks in the relevant subjects.
Merit will be determined on the basis of matriculation and intermediate marks as per University admission rules and policies.
For more information on the admission process, deadlines, and application forms, visit the university’s Admissions Office or our website.
Students will have access to excellent research facilities including the Corpus Lab, which provides tools for investigating linguistic patterns and usage across various genres. There are also opportunities to participate in faculty-led research projects focusing on discourse analysis, language teaching methodologies, and critical theory. The department encourages students to engage in independent research, culminating in a final-year research project.
Our department boasts a team of highly qualified faculty members who specialize in a wide range of disciplines, including:
- English Literature
- Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- Corpus Linguistics
- Language Education
Each faculty member brings a wealth of knowledge, research experience, and teaching excellence, ensuring that students receive a world-class education.
Soon, students will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- English Language Lab: Equipped with modern software for language learning and research.
- Corpus Linguistics Lab: Enabling students to conduct digital textual analysis and explore linguistic data.
- Access to online databases, academic journals, and a well-stocked library with a vast collection of literary and linguistic resources.
The Department of English is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Students have access to:
- Academic advising: Personalized guidance to help with course selections and academic planning.
- Career counseling and placement: Assistance in exploring job opportunities in education, media, and corporate sectors.
- Internship programs: Partnerships with schools, colleges, and organizations for practical experience.
The Department of English actively fosters collaborations with international universities and organizations. Students can benefit from potential exchange programs, international research collaborations, and exposure to global perspectives on language and literature. The Departments of English has signed MoUs with foreign universities for collaborative academic and research works.
In addition to academic learning, the Department organizes various extracurricular activities, including:
- Literary Festivals: Showcasing student writing and literary talent.
- Debate Competitions: Encouraging critical thinking and public speaking.
- Workshops and Seminars: On topics such as creative writing, discourse analysis, and language teaching methodologies.
- Guest Lectures: Delivered by renowned scholars and experts in the fields of literature, linguistics, and education.
| Degree Nomenclature | Bachelor of Studies in English |
| Duration of the Program | 4 years (8 semesters) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 132 (66 in the First Four Semesters) |
| Major Courses: | 28 Courses (84 credit hours) 12 Courses (36 cr. hr in First Four Semester) |
| Minor Courses (IF ANY): | Nil |
| General Education Courses: | 12 Courses (30 credit hours)in First Four Semesters |
| Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses: | 4 Courses (12 credit hours) |
| Capstone Project: | 01 Course (03 credit hours) |
| Field Experience/ Internship | 01 Course (03 credit hours) |
| Translation of the Holy Quran | (Non-credit) for all Semesters |
SEMESTER-I
SEMESTER-I
Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
1 | ENGL 1101 | Functional English | 03 | GE1 |
2 | ISST 1101/1102 | Islamic Studies/ Ethics | 02 | GE2 |
3 | ENSC 1101 | Natural Sciences (Introduction to environmental sciences- ENSC 1101) | 3 (2+1) | GE3 |
4 | ENGL 1103 | Arts & Humanities ( Introduction to Translation Studies ENGL 1103) | 02 | GE4 |
5 | ENGL 1104 | Introduction to Literature | 03 | Maj 1 |
6 | ENGL 1105 | Introduction to Linguistics | 03 | Maj 2 |
7 | ARAB 1101 | Translation of the Holy Quran-I | Non-credit |
|
SEMESTER-II
SEMESTER-II
Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
1 | ENGL 1102 | Expository Writing | 03 | GE5 |
2 | POSC 1101 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 02 | GE6 |
3 | COSC 1101 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 02+1=03 | GE7 |
4 | PUAD 1101/ COST 1101 | Social Sciences (Introduction to Public Administration-PUAD 1101/ Introduction to Media Studies-COST 1101) | 02 | GE8 |
5 | ENGL 1106 | Literary Forms & Movements | 03 | Maj 3 |
6 | ENGL 1107 | Introduction to Phonetics & Phenology | 03 | Maj 4 |
7 | ARAB 1102 | Translation of the Holy Quran-II | Non-credit |
|
SEMESTER-III
SEMESTER-III
Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
1 | SOCI 2101 | Civics and Community Engagement | 02 | GE9 |
2 | MATH2101 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 03 | GE10 |
3 | ENGL 2101 | Greek & Roman Drama | 03 | Maj 5 |
4 | ENGL 2102 | Classical & Romantic Poetry | 03 | Maj 6 |
5 | ENGL 2103 | Semantics & Stylistics | 03 | Maj 7 |
6 | ENGL 2104 | Morphology & Syntax | 03 | Maj 8 |
7 | ARAB 2101 | Translation of the Holy Quran-III | Non-credit |
|
SEMESTER-IV
SEMESTER-IV
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| 1 | BUAD 2101 | Entrepreneurship | 02 | GE11 |
| 2 | STAT 2101 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 03 | GE12 |
| 3 | ENGL 2105 | 18th & 19th Century Novel | 03 | Maj 9 |
| 4 | ENGL 2106 | English Drama | 03 | Maj 10 |
| 5 | ENGL 2107 | History and Theories of Linguistics | 03 | Maj 11 |
| 6 | ENGL 2108 | Sociolinguistics & Psycholinguistics | 03 | Maj 12 |
| 7 | ARAB 2102 | Translation of the Holy Quran-IV | Non-credit |
SEMESTER-V
SEMESTER-V
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| 1 | ENGL 3101 | Modern & Post-Modern Fiction | 03 | Maj 13 |
| 2 | ENGL 3102 | Modern and Post-Modern Drama | 03 | Maj 14 |
| 3 | ENGL 3103 | Victorian & Modern Poetry | 03 | Maj 15 |
| 4 | ENGL 3105 | Computational Linguistics | 03 | Maj 16 |
| 5 | ENGL 3106 | Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching Methodologies | 03 | Maj 17 |
| 6 | ENGL 3104/ ENGL 3112 | Digital Humanities/ Cultural Studies/ | 03 | Allied |
| 7 | ARAB 3101 | Translation of the Holy Quran-V | Non-credit |
SEMESTER-VI
SEMESTER-VI
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| 1 | ENGL 3107 | American Literature | 03 | Maj 18 |
| 2 | ENGL 3108 | Literary Criticism, Theory & Practice | 03 | Maj 19 |
| 3 | ENGL 3109 | Discourse Analysis | 03 | Maj 20 |
| 4 | ENGL 3110 | TESOL | 03 | Maj 21 |
| 5 | ENGL 3111 | Foreign Language-Chinese | 03 | Allied |
| 6 | ARAB 3102 | Translation of the Holy Quran-VI | Non-credit |
SEMESTER-VII
SEMESTER-VII
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| 1 | ENGL 4401 | Field Experience/Internship | 03 | |
| 2 | ENGL 4101 | World Literature in English | 03 | Maj 22 |
| 3 | ENGL 4102 | Language Assessment & Testing | 03 | Maj 23 |
| 4 | Elective Literature | 03 | Maj 24 | |
| 5 | Elective Linguistics | 03 | Maj 25 | |
| 6 | ENGL 4103 | Research Methodology | 03 | Allied |
| 7 | ARAB 4101 | Translation of the Holy Quran-VII | Non-credit |
SEMESTER-VIII
SEMESTER-VIII
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Type |
| 1 | ENGL 4301 | Capstone Project | 03 | |
| 2 | ENGL 4104 | Corpus linguistics | 03 | Maj 26 |
| 3 | Elective Literature | 03 | Maj 27 | |
| 4 | Elective Linguistics | 03 | Maj 28 | |
| 5 | ENGL 4105 | Film Studies/Visual Cultures | 03 | Allied |
| 6 | ARAB 4102 | Translation of the Holy Quran-VIII | Non-credit |