
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.
- CSP Officers
- ESP Practitioners
- Lexicographers
- Digital and Print Media
- Embassies and Foreign Offices
- Translators
- School, College and University Teachers
- Entrepreneurs (Content Writers)
- Researchers
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
Following societies are operating in the Department of English Language and Literature
- English Dramatic Society (Headed by Ms. Naima Batool)
- English Debating Society (Headed by Ms. Sehla Nawaz)
- 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
- Phil. English
- PGD-English Language Teaching
- PGD-Linguistics
- Certificate in spoken English
FACULTY

Dr. Nasir Mehmood
Incharge / Assistant Professor

Dr. Nasir Mehmood
Incharge / Assistant Professor
- Phone:03428027106
- Email:nasirmehmood@umw.edu.pk

Dr. Tariq Usman
Assistant Professor

Dr. Tariq Usman
Assistant Professor
- Email:tariq.usman@umw.edu.pk

Sehla Nawaz
Lecturer

Ambreen Gull
Visiting Lecturer

Ambreen Gull
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interests:
Applied linguistics , Sociolinguistics, Discourse Analysis, Qualitative research, Creative Writing, Cultural and Language Studies, Semantics, Phonetics and Phonology.
Additional Duties
- Email:ambreengul07@gmail.com

Kiran Anwar
Visiting Lecturer

Kiran Anwar
Visiting Lecturer
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:
Publication
- Email:kiranobel78@gmail.com

Omar Shehzad
Visiting Lecturer

Omar Shehzad
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Literary forms and Movements, Applied Linguistics. Creative Writing, Functional Language, Communication Skills, Contemporary Literary Theory.
Additional Duties Performing:
- Phone:03009828481
- Email:omarshehzad84@gmail.com

Nazia Shaheen
Visiting Lecturer

Nazia Shaheen
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
British Literature, American Literature, Pakistani English Literature, Contemporary Literary Theory.
Additional Duties Performing:
Publication
A Linguistic and Literary Exploration of The Prisoners by Usman Ali as a Pastiche of Waiting for Godot

Zunaira Zafar
Visiting Lecturer

Zunaira Zafar
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Sociolinguistics, Critical discourse analysis and Psycholinguistics
Publication:
Research paper was published in 2013, Classroom management.

Syed Imran Hasnain
Visiting Lecturer

Syed Imran Hasnain
Visiting Lecturer
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
- Phone:0323-6847684
- Email:juggunbukhari@gmail.com

Sadia Sadaf Kazmi
Visiting Lecturer

Sadia Sadaf Kazmi
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
African literature, (Racism, Internalized Racism, Institutional Racism) Colonialism, Marxism.
Additional Duties Performing:
- Email:sadiakazmi74@gmail.com

Fozia Mumtaz
Visiting Lecturer

Fozia Mumtaz
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Life Narratives, American Literature, British Literature, Contemporary Literary Theory.
Additional Duties Performing:

Abdul Karim Hussain
Visiting Lecturer

Abdul Karim Hussain
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
British Literature, American Literature, Critical Theory, Poetry, Drama, Fiction and English Language Teaching
Additional Duties Performing:
Publications
- Phone:+92 301 5420221
- Email:akhussain84@gmail.com

Saqib Sheraz
Visiting Lecturer

Saqib Sheraz
Visiting Lecturer
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.
- Phone:+92 301 4583655
- Email:saqibsheeraz28@gmail.com

Komal Feroz
Visiting Lecturer

Komal Feroz
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Psychological approaches in Literature, Feministic strains in Literary, Marxist Views in the Rapidly Changing World .
Additional Duties Performing:
Publication:
Representation of Flora as Objet Petit a in Richard Powers’ The Overstory, University of Lahore.
- Email:komal.feroz23@gmail.com

Muhammad Imran
Visiting Lecturer

Muhammad Imran
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Micro & Macro Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Communication Skills.
Additional Duties Performing:
Publication:
Speech Act Analysis of Imran khan speech at UNGA with respect to Kashmir dispute, Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences Review(JERSSR) , Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): January - March 2022
- Email:imran201641@gmail.com

Farah Kalsoom
Visiting Lecturer

Farah Kalsoom
Visiting Lecturer
Research Interest
Gender performativity, post-modern literature, post-colonial literature, romantic poetry
- Email:farahkalsoom3@gmail.com

Aneela Habib
Visiting Lecturer

Aneela Habib
Visiting Lecturer
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)
- Email:aneelahabib5@gmail.com