English (Language and Literature) Department

Introduction

The Department of English has been established in view of the contemporary global trends in English language, linguistics and literature. The department has a vibrant and highly foreign qualified and motivated faculty with a significant number of PhDs. The Motivating principles of establishing the department include meeting the language needs and necessities of English in Pakistan and incorporating growing trends in English language, linguistics and literature in academic and professional spheres of life. In addition, a guiding principle is to facilitate innovation through social, cultural, political and economic processes for personal growth. In doing so, the ability to master the art of innovation and creativity through literary learning and high moralcharacter building of students can further guide them to attain their cherished goals.

Ourdepartment, for the very first time, offered a distinguished B.S program in English Language and Literature in 2019 in line with HEC NSRC-2017-18. The study programme was designed with a harmonized approach between Language and Literature. This blend of integrated areas provides students with an in-depth understanding of curricular and creative tasks Driven through language learning. This goes with learner-based and hands-on activities to be carried out during the extensive four-year period of the study programme. To understand the fundamental concepts of research and its practical dimensions, students are required to submit a research dissertation as a pre• requisite in their final yearto earn the degree.

Besides, the department also offers a range of learners' need-based short courses to develop academic as well as professional skills of the undergraduate and graduate students of various disciplines of this prestigious University. Forth is purpose, the department has dedicated and well-equipped audio-visual resources and labs with sufficient accommodation. Apart from offering a regular degree program, the department is actively engaged in organizing the talks of prominent national and international scholars of English Language and Literature to provide exposure to growing trends of language teaching and learning across the globe. One such program was hosted by the department in the month of March 2019 in which international speaker and prominent linguist, Dr. Elizabeth M. Anthony, engagedthe students on the topic "Embrace Disruption, Rethink Learning" with hervaluable guidance and extensive experience. Dr. Elizabeth works as an Associate Professor at the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Center for Language Studies, UTHM, Malaysia. Fallowed by motivational talk on the topic "Speak upabout upon its future" on dated 5" September

2023. By Mr. Fayaz Hussain Rahoojo, Deputy Commissioner Dadu. An other Lecture Program was organized on topic "English Language Learning & Challenges" byProf. Dr. Tariq Hussain Umrani, Professor IELL University of Sindh, Jamshoro on dated: 17"October 2023.

Thedepartment of English has established its seminar library that consists of the latest books ranging from communication skills, general English and the books prescribed in the B.S study scheme. The Department of English envisages enhancing the students' literary sensibilities, academic integrity, and professional uplifting of values essential for lifelong learning. It is worth mentioning that with the sincereefforts of the worthy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Saleem Raza Samo, the department came into existence. A recent development in the department of English is the establishment of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Lab under international standards. IELTS Language lab has a seating capacity of thirty students at a time with the latest computer facilities. The IELTS language lab has beendonated and inaugurated by renowned educationist, social activist and leading orthopaedic doctor Professor Dr. AWBhatti who is a Pakistani-born American citizen.

Degree Programme:

Bachelor of Study in English (Language and Literature)