Introduction

Department of English, AIOU aspires to lead in academic and research fields in the critically vital streams of English literature and linguistics. The academic tradition and practices of AIOU stand unique among all institutions as it provides phenomenal facilities to the students and scholars at all levels through ODL and blended modes. BS English (Language and Literature) Program (Programme Code: 0465) BS English Program, offered in autumn 2019 offered for the first, aims to provide basic education and training to young learners in English language literature and linguistics. With an objective to equip them with mandatory research skills, BS English will enable learners address issues related to Pakistani literature in English in general and ELT practices in particular. 

Objectives:

The program has the following objectives:

  • to provide basic, education and training to young learners of English literature and linguistics.
  • to equip the learners with mandatory research skills required to accomplish higher education goals.
  • to develop critical thinking and analytical skills of the learners. 
  • to establish, strengthen and promote research culture in the country. 

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure

An applicant having intermediate/higher secondary school pass certificate or equivalent in second division (at least 45% marks) in any discipline from any recognized institution is eligible to apply for admission. 

 

Duration

The duration of this program is minimum 4 years. Extension in studies may be granted as per existing AIOU and HEC rules.

Medium of Instruction

English language is the medium of instruction.

Teaching Methodology

BS (4-year) in English is offered in ODL which includes online sessions and workshops.

AIOU Credits Required

BS English is a 135 credit hour program. A student is required to complete 43 courses of 3 credit hour each.

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Basiesof ICT

5403

3

2

Pak Studies

9374

3

3

Islamic Studies OR

Ethics (For Non Muslim Students)

9401/

5437

3

4

English— I

9407

3

5

Introduction to Sociology: Cilium & Society

9410

3

6

English Literature

9416

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Pre-Calculus

4431

3

2

Bunyadi Urdu

9001

3

3

Introduction to Linguistics

9051

3

4

History of English Language

9052

3

5

Perspectives on Gender Studies

9162

3

6

English — II

9408

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

I

Introduction to Statistics

4485

3

2

History of English Literature

9053

3

3

Classical Poetry

9054

3

4

Psycholinguistics

9055

3

5

Public Relations

9263

3

6

English — III

9409

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Phonetics &Phonology

9056

3

2

Classical Drama

9057

3

3

Classical Novel

9058

3

4

Language & Culture

9059

3

5

ELT Methodologies

9060

3

6

Sociolinguistics

9061

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Stylistics

9062

3

2

Romantic Poetry

9063

3

3

Prose

9064

3

4

Semantics

9065

3

5

Syntax

9066

3

6

Discourse Analysis

9067

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Modem Poetry

9068

3

2

Modem Novel

9069

3

3

Modem Drama

9070

3

4

Pragmatics

9071

3

5

Educational Psychology

9072

3

6

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

9073

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

Criticism

9074

3

2

Postcolonial Literature

9075

3

3

Pakistani Literature in English

9076

3

4

Morphology

9077

3

5

Research Methodology

9078

3

Sr no

Course

Code

Cr.Hrs

1

American Literature

9079

3

2

Testing & Evaluation

9080

3

3

lliesisThoject

9081

6

Note:  The Department maws the right to change the  sequence of the courses offered as approved by AIOU statutory bodies

1

2

3

4

5

Semesters

8

Thesis

Research Thesis/ Project

A two-week research orientation workshop will be organized in the seventh semester. Innovative, and interdisciplinary research topics leading to strengthening research culture in English language and literature in the Pakistani context will be emphasized. All matters related to the selection of the supervisor, approval of the topic, extension, submission, asscssmenUcvaluation, grading and award of degree will be treated as per AIOU rules and guidelines. 

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.