Department of English

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

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