DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
& LITERATURE

  • Introduction
  • Facilities
  • Academic Programs
  • Faculty

INTRODUCTION

The Department of English Language and Literature is as old as the University of Mianwali is. Before the inception of the University, it was present as the English Department, University of Sargodha, Sub-Campus Mianwali. It has highly qualified faculty members that are engaged in teaching to the offered courses as well as in research activities. The Department of English Language and Literature strives to be one of the leading seats of learning and research in the discipline of English Literature, Language and Linguistics. It endeavours to develop a community of critical, creative, intellectual, empathetic and responsible individuals by nurturing them in academically challenging environment.

MISSION STATEMENT

To contribute positively to the development of national communities through the provision of recognized and accessible programmes with the focus on the development of professional skills and promotion of employability.

VISION

The primary purpose of the Department of English Language and Literature is to provide faculty and students with opportunities to discover, research and examine critically; preserve and transmit values, wisdom and knowledge. It strives to enhance and polish language skills and to develop critical thinking enabling the learners to find their rightful place in the general communities of knowledge. The objective of the Department is the potential intellectual growth of the students that would lead them to serve the nation in the diverse fields of economic and social grounds.

Career Scope

  • CSP Officers
  • ESP Practitioners
  • Lexicographers
  • Digital and Print Media
  • Embassies and Foreign Offices
  • Translators
  • School, College and University Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs (Content Writers)
  • Researchers 

Co-curricular Activities

The Department vibrantly and regularly holds co-curricular activities such as drama, debates, essay writing, creative writing, seminars and workshops. The Department also encourages sports activities and has teams in the field of cricket, volleyball, football and badminton.

Celebrating the Victory in Sports Gala

Annual Alumni Lunch of the Department

Societies and Clubs

Following societies are operating in the Department of English Language and Literature

  1. English Dramatic Society (Headed by Ms. Naima Batool)
  2. English Debating Society (Headed by Ms. Sehla Nawaz)
  3. English Literary Society (Headed by Ms. Shaista Hassan)

BS English

Duration
The duration required to complete this degree is 4 years.

Semesters
Students are required to pass 8 semesters for the completion of this degree.

Credit Hours
Students must complete 142 credit hours for this degree.

Eligibility
At least 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent

MA English

Duration
The duration required to complete this degree is 2 years.

Semesters
Students are required to pass 4 semesters for the completion of this degree.

Credit Hours
Students must complete 72 credit hours for this degree.

Eligibility
At least 45% marks in BA or equivalent examination with English compulsory of 200 Marks or equivalent and 45% marks in the subject of English compulsory.

Proposed Programmes

Admissions will be announced soon in the following programmes

  1. Phil. English
  2. PGD-English Language Teaching
  3. PGD-Linguistics
  4. Certificate in spoken English

FACULTY – DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH




Dr. Tariq Usman

Incharge / Lecturer



Dr. Tariq Usman

Incharge / Lecturer

Dr. Tariq Usman is PhD in English Literature. Since graduating from Sargodha University in first-class first (Gold Medalist) in his MA, he has been serving in different capacities at several universities. He started his teaching career at The University of Faisalabad in 2013, Later, he joined University of Sargodha, Lahore Campus and served there as a lecturer for a period of more than four years. He joined Lahore Garrison University as an Assistant Professor of English in 2018. However, in December 2018 he joined University of Sargodha sub-campus Mianwali. Currently, he is serving as a lecturer and Incharge at the English department of University of Mianwali. He is also an MPhil external examiner at Lahore Garrison University. Moreover, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Minhaj University Lahore, Ripha International University Lahore and The University of the Punjab, Lahore. He is the author of one comprehensive book titled Pakistani Fiction: a Critical Survey published in 2020. Moreover, he has presented his research papers at several national and international conferences. His areas of expertise are Poetry and Poetics, Dramaturgy and Screen Literature.
Publications:
Publication Name Publisher Vol Year
The Sufi Path of self-realization: a Case of Mary Oliver’s Poetry Elementary Education Online (HEC, X category) 20(2) 2021
Pakistani Fiction: a Critical Survey Kindly Publisher 1 2020
A Study of Existential Crisis and Angst in the Women Characters in the Novel Sunlight on a Broken Column by Attia Hosain European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies 7(2), 2019
Money Makes the Mare Go: a Reflectionist Study of Natiq’s Collection of Short Stories What Will You Give For This Beauty? European Journal of English Language and Literature Studies 7(2) 2019
Additional Duties Performing:
1. In charge Department of English Language and Literature
2. Head Writing Club
3. Editor prospectus
4. Member Harassment Committee
5. Member Sports Committee

Sehla Nawaz

Lecturer





Ambreen Gull

Lecturer



Ambreen Gull

Lecturer

Ms. Ambreen Gul is MPhil in Applied Linguistics . She had been serving at Bahria College, Naval Complex Lahore from 2014 to 2019 and she has been teaching in UMW since August, 2021. Her areas of expertise are Applied Linguistics , Sociolinguistics, Culture and Language Studies and Creative Writing.

Research Interests:
Applied linguistics , Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Qualitative research, Creative Writing, Cultural and Language Studies, Semantics, Phonetics and Phonology.

Additional Duties

  • SAR Program Team Member
  • Fellow at Royal society of English literature




    • Aneela Habib

    Lecturer



    Aneela Habib

    Lecturer

    Ms. Aneela Habib is MPhil in Linguistics. She recently joined University of Mianwali. She is freshly graduated from Air University, Islamabad. Her area of expertise is linguistics. Moreover, she has been presented her research papers at several national and international conferences.

    Research Interests:
    ELT, Corpus Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, Morphology, Pragmatics, Semantics, Semiotics, CDA.

    Publications
    1. A researcher article with title of “ESL Teachers’ Barriers To Use Activities in Classroom: A Study From ESL Teachers’ Perspective” has been published in Multicultural Educational Journal in year 2022

    Conference Publications:
    1. Deciphering Semiotic aspects of Pakistani postal stamps, As an icon of national identity (2017)
    (presented in a national conference at FAST National University Lahore)
    2. Decoding Semiotic aspects of Twin cities Universities logos (2018) presented in an international conference
    (5th International Conference of the Lingusitics association of Pakistan, 2019)
    3. Decoding Semiotic Features of Emoticons Used On Facebook Conversation in Pakistan (Poster Presentation)
    (6th International Conference of the Lingusitics association of Pakistan, 2020)
    4. Need Analysis of IELTS Students at International Islamic University Islamabad
    (6th International Conference of the Lingusitics association of Pakistan, 2020)




    Kiran Anwar

    Lecturer



    Kiran Anwar

    Lecturer

    Ms. kiran Anwar is MPhil in Literature . She has been serving at University of Mianwali since 2016 . Her areas of expertise are Aesthetic literature , Fantasy , Historical fiction , Technical literature , Pure literature, Fiction and Closet drama .

    Research Interest

    Applied literature , Gnomic verses , Pure literature, Aesthetic literature, Roman A’ Clef Fiction , Bildungsroman fiction , Qualitative research, Writing poetry , Creative Writing and Closet drama .

    Additional Duties Performing:

  • Coordinator (BS English)
  • Coordinator ( Admission committee, English department)
  • Focal person for monitoring students’ attendance (English department)
  • SAR Program Team (Member)
  • Examination committee (Member)
  • Fellow at (Royal society of English literature)

    • Publication

  • A Probe of Myths and Anti-hegemonic Values in Shahid Nadeem’s Plays




    • Omar Shehzad

    Lecturer



    Omar Shehzad

    Lecturer

    Mr. Omar Shehzad has completed Masters in Social Work, MSc. In Gender Studies and M.Phil in Applied Linguistics and has more than 13 year’s Training, Monitoring, Social mobilization, Resource Mobilization, Data Collection, Liaison Development, Event Management, Coordination, Presentation, Capacity Building and Teaching experience. He has worked with National Organizations, Aurat Foundation (AF), Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW), University of Mannheim Germany, National Rural Support Program (NRSP), The Urban Unit, Research and Development Solutions (RADS) Islamabad in WASH Project, and has served Civil Society Human and Institutional Development Program (CHIP) Training and Consulting Islamabad as a Training Monitor providing his worth as a dedicated, committed and honest professional. As a teacher and trainer he has served in several of public and private institutes. He has taught at University of Sargodha, Sargodha and Punjab College Sargodha. For a period of well over four years, He has been teaching at University of Sargodha ex-sub campus Mianwali and subsequently University of Mianwali, Mianwali. Presently, is serving in the English department of University of Mianwali as a Visiting Lecturer. Having diversity in his experience, he believes in his capabilities and has a passion for learning and professional growth.

    Research Interest

    Literary forms and Movements, Applied Linguistics. Creative Writing, Functional Language, Communication Skills, Contemporary Literary Theory.

    Additional Duties Performing:

  • Assistant admission committee English Department.
  • Secretary Staff Club
  • Assistant Coordinator BS ENG Program
  • Assistant Event Management Society Englsh Dept
  • Timetable Coordinator
  • DSA English Department




    • Nazia Shaheen

    Lecturer



    Nazia Shaheen

    Lecturer

    Ms. Nazia Shaheen has done MPhil in English Literature from University of Lahore, Pakistan. Before that, she did MA English in Language and Literature from University of Sargodha (Former Mianwali, Sub-Campus). She has been serving as Visiting Lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature since 2015.

    Research Interest

    British Literature, American Literature, Pakistani English Literature, Contemporary Literary Theory.

    Additional Duties Performing:

  • Assistant to the Incharge Examination Department of English
  • Member of Admission Committee
  • Assistant to the Incharge Department of English
  • Composition of Remuneration Bills of Department of English

    • Publication

    A Linguistic and Literary Exploration of The Prisoners by Usman Ali as a Pastiche of Waiting for Godot

    Amir Saeed

    Lecturer





    Syed Imran Hasnain

    Lecturer



    Syed Imran Hasnain

    Lecturer

    Mr. Imran Hasnain is MPhil in English Literature. Since graduating from Sargodha University in first-class first, he has been serving in different capacities at several universities. He started his teaching career at UOS Sub-Campus Bhakkar in 2015, Later, he joined MJCCS, Tarbila served there as a lecturer. He joined Govt Degree College Darya Khan as C.T.I in OCT 2017 to May2018. However, in September 2018 he joined University of Sargodha sub-campus Mianwali as Visiting Lecturer. Currently, he is serving as a Visiting Lecturer at the English department of University of Mianwali.

    Research Interest

    American Literature, British Literature, Oral Tradition in Literature, Poetry and Poetics, Nature Poetry, Mystical poetry, Bio-regionalism and Literature, Creative Writing, Literature and Cinema, Popular Culture, Contemporary Literary Theory.

    Additional Duties Performing:

    Publication

  • “IBSEN’S A DOLLS HOUSE; A MOVE TOWARDS SELF ACTUALIZATION Multicultural Education USA (HEC, X category)
  • STRUCTURES OF POWER IN MAHEENUSMANI’S TWELVE MINUTES OF FAME: A STUDY OF CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS PalArch’s Journal of Arcgaeology of Egypt((HEC, X category).




    • Sadia Sadaf Kazmi

    Lecturer



    Sadia Sadaf Kazmi

    Lecturer

    Ms. Sadia kazmi is MPhil in literature. She joined University of Mianwali since 2017. She is freshly graduated from University of Lahore, Sargodha campus. Her area of expertise is literature.

    Research Interest

    African literature, (Racism, Internalized Racism, Institutional Racism) Colonialism, Marxism.

    Additional Duties Performing:




    Fozia Mumtaz

    Lecturer



    Fozia Mumtaz

    Lecturer

    Ms. Fozia Mumtaz is currently enrolled in Ph.D. in English literature at the National University of Modern Languages Islamabad. Before that, she has done M.Phil in English literature from the University of Lahore (Sargodha Campus). Currently, she is serving as a Visiting Lecturer at the English department of the University of Mianwali.

    Research Interest

    Life Narratives, American Literature, British Literature, Contemporary Literary Theory.

    Additional Duties Performing:




    Abdul Karim Hussain

    Lecturer



    Abdul Karim Hussain

    Lecturer

    Mr Abdul Karim Hussain is MPhil in English Literature and an MA English from Minhaj University Lahore. He has started his education career as lecturer at University of Sargodha (Mianwali Campus). He has also been serving at college for graduation classes for four years. Currently he has been serving at University of Mianwali since October, 2019. His areas of interest are English Literature and Language, American Literature, British classical and modern poetry and drama.

    Research Interest

    British Literature, American Literature, Critical Theory, Poetry, Drama, Fiction and English Language Teaching.

    Additional Duties Performing:

  • Terminal Exam Assistant, Department of English
  • Member of Internal Admission Committee.



    • Saqib Sheraz

    Lecturer



    Saqib Sheraz

    Lecturer

    Mr Saqib Sheeraz is Mphil in Applied Linguistics and BS English from University of Sargodha. He has started his education career as lecturer at University of Sargodha (Mianwali Campus).He has also been serving three years at college for graduation classes Currently he has been serving at University of Mianwali since July, 2021.His areas of interests are Applied Linguistics Syntax sociolinguistics Creative Writing, Semantics and Pragmatics.

    Aditional Duties
    Additional Duties
    Assistant to Head of Department
    Member of Examination Committee.
    Member of Committee of Land Records.
    Departmental Sports Incharge
    Member of Admission Committee

    Publications
    1: Role of School Support in Developing English Writing Skills:A Study of Secondary Schools in Pakistan.

    Resarch Interest
    Applied Linguistics, Syntax, sociolinguistics,Creative writing,Semantics and Pragmatics.




    Komal Feroz

    Lecturer



    Komal Feroz

    Lecturer

    Ms Komal Feroz is M.Phil in Literature. She recently joined University of Mianwali again. She has already served in University from 2016- 2019 as a Visiting Lecturer. Moreover, she has also served in Superior Group of Colleges Mianwali as a Professor and in Readers Group of Colleges as a Professor and as HOD.

    Research Interest

    Psychological approaches in Literature, Feministic strains in Literary, Marxist Views in the Rapidly Changing World .

    Additional Duties Performing:

  • Representor of English Department
  • Member of sports committee
  • Member of Examination Committee

    • Publication:

    Representation of Flora as Objet Petit a in Richard Powers’ The Overstory, University of Lahore.