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BS (H) English Literature and Linguistics
The BS English Literature and Linguistics (H) program at the Department of Applied Linguistics, GCUF, offers a dynamic blend of literary studies and linguistic theory, equipping students with critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. This four-year degree provides a comprehensive understanding of English language structure, use, and evolution, alongside an in-depth exploration of classical and contemporary literature. Students are encouraged to explore the relationship between language and society, enhance their academic and creative expression, and prepare for diverse careers in education, media, research, publishing, and beyond. With a focus on academic rigor and practical engagement, the program nurtures a deep appreciation of language and its impact on culture and communication.
Semester-I | |||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-301 | Introduction to Linguistics* | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-303 | Study Skills | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-305 | Sentence Analysis/Grammar | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-307 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-309 | English For Academic Purposes | 3(3-0) |
6 | CSI-321 | Introduction to Computing Applications | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-302 | Life Skills | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-304 | Phonetics and Phonology* | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-306 | Poetry-I | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-308 | History of English Literature | 3(3-0) |
5 | SOC-307 | Introduction to Sociology | 3(3-0) |
6 | PST-321 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
Total: | 17 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-401 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-403 | Advance English Grammar* | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-405 | ELT Methods and Approaches | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-407 | Drama -1 | 3(3-0) |
5 | STA-321 | Introduction to Statistical Theory | 3(3-0) |
6 | ISL-321 | Islamic Studies | 2(2-0) |
7 | ISL-322 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims only) | 2(2-0) |
Total: | 17 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-402 | Stylistics-I | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-404 | World Englishes* | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-406 | Teaching Language Skills | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-408 | Drama-II | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-410 | Academic Communication | 3(3-0) |
6 | PSY-422 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-501 | Task based Language Teaching | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-503 | Psycholinguistics | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-505 | Language and Gender | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-507 | Stylistics-II | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-509 | CALL | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-511 | American Literature | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-502 | Testing and Evaluation | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-504 | Literary Theory | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-506 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-508 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-510 | Second Language Acquisition | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-512 | Corpus Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-601 | Research Methodology | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-603 | Literary Criticism | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-605 | Syllabus Design & Materials Development | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-607 | Discourse Analysis | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-609 | Forensic Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-611 | English for Specific Purposes | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-602 | Poetry-II | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-604 | Research Report | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-606 | Schools of Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-608 | Novel | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-610 | English for Employment Purposes | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-612 | Translation Studies | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Morning & REplica
BS English Literature & Linguistics (ELT)
The English Language Teaching (ELT) courses offered by the Department of Applied Linguistics at GCUF are designed to prepare future educators with the knowledge, strategies, and skills essential for effective language instruction. These courses provide a solid foundation in second language acquisition, language teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
With a focus on both theory and practice, ELT courses encourage students to engage with current trends in language education, explore learner-centered approaches, and apply innovative teaching techniques. Students gain hands-on experience through micro-teaching sessions, peer observations, and teaching practicum opportunities.By combining academic knowledge with practical training, the ELT courses aim to develop competent, reflective, and adaptive language teachers ready to meet the diverse needs of learners in schools, colleges, language institutes, and international education settings.
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-301 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-303 | Study Skills | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-305 | English Grammar | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-307 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3(3-0) |
5 | ISL-321 | Islamic Studies/Ethics | 2(2-0) |
6 | ICT-321 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 3(2-1) |
7 | THQ-1 | Teaching of the Holy Quran-1 | 1(1-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-304 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3(3-0) |
2 | SOC-307 | Introduction to Sociology | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-312 | Academic Language Skills | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-314 | English Poetry (Classical to Modern) | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-316 | English Novel (18th to 20th Century) | 3(3-0) |
6 | ICP-321 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2-0) |
7 | THQ-II | Teaching of the Holy Quran-II | 1(1-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | CS-109 | Programming Fundamentals | 3(2-1) |
2 | GCS-321 | The Science of Global Challenges | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-401 | Sociolinguistics | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-405 | ELT Methods and Approaches | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-409 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) |
6 | QTR-421 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | CCE-321 | Civics and Community Engagement | 3(3-0) |
2 | PST-321 | Pakistan Studies | 2(2-0) |
3 | LNG-416 | Prompt Engineering for Applied Linguistics | 3(2-1) |
4 | LNG-408 | Morphology and Syntax | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-414 | English Drama (Classical to Modern) | 3(3-0) |
6 | QTR-422 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 17 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | GIE-321 | Database Management Systems | 3(2-1) |
2 | LNG-501 | Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-503 | Second Language Acquisition (SLA) | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-509 | Corpus Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-513 | American Literature | 3(3-0) |
6 | PSY-422 | Introduction to Psychology | 3(3-0) |
7 | THQ-III | Teaching of the Holy Quran-III | 1(1-0) |
Total: | 19 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | ENT-422 | Entrepreneurship | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-502 | Assessment in Language Classroom | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-504 | History of English Literature | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-506 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-510 | Stylistics | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-512 | Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | INT-631 | Internship | 3(0-3) |
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-601 | Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-605 | Syllabus Design | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-607 | Discourse Analysis | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-609 | Forensic Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-611 | English for Specific Purposes (ESP) | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-615 | Computational Linguistics | 3(2-1) |
7 | THQ-IV | Teaching of the Holy Quran-IV | 1(1-0) |
Total: | 19 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | CS-344 | Web Engineering | 3(2-1) |
2 | LNG-608 | World Literature | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-612 | Translation Studies | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-614 | Capstone Project | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-616 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-618 | English Prose | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Morning & REplica
BS English Literature and Linguistics (Bridging)
The BS English Literature and Linguistics (Bridging) program at the Department of Applied Linguistics, GCUF, is designed for students who have already completed prior qualifications—such as an Associate Degree (ADP) or equivalent—and seek to advance their academic and professional journey in the fields of English language and literature.
This accelerated program provides a seamless transition into the final years of the BS degree, offering a focused curriculum that deepens students’ understanding of both linguistic theory and literary analysis. The program explores the structure, function, and evolution of the English language, while also engaging students with classical, modern, and postcolonial literature from diverse cultural perspectives. In addition to developing strong critical thinking, research, and communication skills, students in the Bridging program benefit from English Language Teaching (ELT) components, preparing them for careers in education, curriculum design, publishing, media, and academic research. With an emphasis on both academic rigor and practical application, the BS English Literature and Linguistics (Bridging) program equips students with the tools they need to thrive in a wide range of language-related professions and contribute meaningfully to the fields of education, language, and literature.
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-301 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-304 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-307 | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-408 | Morphology and Syntax | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-405 | ELT Methods and Approaches | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-409 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-312 | Academic Language Skills | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-314 | English Poetry ( Classical to Modern) | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-316 | English Novel ( 18th to 20th Century) | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-501 | Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-503 | Second Language Acquisition (SLA) | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-509 | Corpus Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-414 | English Drama ( Classical to Modern) | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-416 | Prompt Engineering for Applied Linguistics | 3(2-1) |
3 | ENT-422 | Entrepreneurship | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-504 | History of English Literature | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-510 | Stylistics | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-512 | Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | INT-631 | Internship | 3(0-3) |
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-601 | Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-605 | Syllabus Design | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-607 | Discourse Analysis | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-609 | Forensic Linguistics | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-611 | English for Specific Purposes (ESP) | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-615 | Computational Linguistics | 3(2-1) |
Total: | 18 | ||
Sr. No | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
1 | LNG-502 | Assessment in the Language Classroom | 3(3-0) |
2 | LNG-612 | Translation Studies | 3(3-0) |
3 | LNG-614 | Capstone Project | 3(3-0) |
4 | LNG-616 | Literary Theory and Criticism | 3(3-0) |
5 | LNG-618 | English Prose | 3(3-0) |
6 | LNG-620 | AI for English Language Learning | 3(3-0) |
Total: | 18 | ||
