Program Overview
The BS English program provides students with a deep understanding of language, literature, and linguistics as a modern academic discipline. It explores the origin, history, and scope of English while developing critical thinking, communication skills, and cultural awareness to meet the demands of both academia and professional life.
About Program
Students in this program are introduced to a wide range of literary texts, linguistic theories, and analytical approaches. With guidance from qualified faculty, they study literature from different historical periods and cultural contexts, gaining insights into how language and literature shape societies and reflect the spirit of their times.
The BS English program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, equips graduates with the ability to pursue careers in teaching, media, writing, and research. It emphasizes the role of English as a global lingua franca while fostering ethical values, adaptability, and lifelong learning in the study of language and literature.
Program Type
Total Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I–II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-100 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENG-109 | Introduction to English Literature | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| UR-330 | Introduction to Basic Teachings of Quran | 2 |
| ENG-121 | History of English Literature | 3 |
| GC-113 | Introduction to I.T skills | 3 |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-130 | Expository Writing II (topics of Study Skills will be covered in Expository Writing) | 3 |
| GC-210 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENG-104 | Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| ENG-120 | Drama | 3 |
| UR-324 | Introduction to Hadith and Seerah | 2 |
Year 2 (Sem III–IV)
| Semester - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-131 | Expository Writing III | 3 |
| ENG-137 | Language Acquisition | 3 |
| ENG-317 | Sociolinguistics | 3 |
| ENG-318 | Poetry | 3 |
| UR-450 | Professional Ethics | 2 |
| ENG-405 | Morphology and Syntax | 3 |
| Semester - 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-213 | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3 |
| ENG-225 | Fiction | 3 |
| UR-110 | Islamic Studies (Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues) | 3 |
| ENG-404 | Lexical Studies | 3 |
| ENG-448 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| ENG-406 | Language Teaching Methods and Approaches | 3 |
Year 3 (Sem V–VI)
| Semester - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-505 | Prose | 3 |
| ENG-506 | Literary Criticism | 3 |
| ENG-500 | Assessment in ELT | 3 |
| ENG-507 | Translation Studies | 3 |
| UR-220 | Pakistan Studies | 3 |
| Semester - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-319 | Islam and Modern Western Thought | 3 |
| ENG-601 | Literary Theory and Practice | 3 |
| GC-401 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| ENG-607 | Syllabus Design and Material Development | 3 |
| UR-460 | Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects | 2 |
Year 4 (Sem VII–VIII)
| Semester - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-603 (Elective II) | Introduction to Discourse | 3 |
| ENG-604 | Screen Literature | 3 |
| ENG-453 | Postcolonial Literature | 3 |
| ENG-432 | Comparative Literature | 3 |
| ENG-615 | Micro Teaching | 3 |
| ENG-620 | Ecolinguistics | 3 |
| Semester - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| ENG-625 | Technology and Language Teaching | 3 |
| ENG-314 | Pakistani Literature in English | 3 |
| ENG-323 | American Literature | 3 |
| ENG-606 | Language Policy and Planning | 3 |
| ENG-630 | Application of Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG-605 | Project Writing | 3 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk