MS English Linguistics

Introduction

The MS in English Linguistics is a two year (four semester) course designed to provide a thorough understanding of theoretical as well as practical applications of various modern and contemporary developments in the fields of English Linguistics. This program will prepare scholars for a doctoral level research study. The philosophy of the MS English Linguistics program is to provide the highest quality of education and training to students in order to prepare talented future leaders for academia. These leaders will be committed to attain theoretical knowledge and apply that knowledge into practice to develop new dimensions for Pakistani academia with the changing environmental needs that meet the standards of excellence.

Eligibility criteria

Sixteen years of education with specialization in English from an accredited educational institution
NTS (GAT General test) with 50% marks
No third division or D grade throughout the academic career

Objectives

The key aims and objectives of the MS English Linguistics program are to:

produce quality postgraduates with 21^st century skills in English Language
introduce the learners to courses from diverse fileds to promote transdisciplinary and critical thinking, linguistic and text analysis in their historical, socio-political, cultural and philosophical contexts to develop an understanding of different domains of linguistic and rhetorical skills
develop capabilities among students and motivate them to produce research oriented output

Programme structure

Category	Number of Courses	Credit Hours
Core Courses	04	12
Elective Courses	04	12
Thesis	-	06
Total	08	30

Faculty Profile

Currently there are 19 full time faculty members teaching English in Humanities Department:

Seven faculty members hold a Ph.D. degree
Twelve faculty members hold an M.Phil. degree

Career prospects / opportunities

English as a foreign/second language teacher.
Marketing executive with specialization in language content.
Public relations officer with expertise in communication.
Publishing copy-editor/proofreader/copy writer/ editor as language/contents expert.
Interpreter/Translator
Higher/Secondary school teacher and lecturer at a college/university
Speech and language therapist (with some more specialization).
Civil Servant

Teaching Methodology

Methods of teaching include, but are not limited to:

Lectures
Case studies
Class discussions
Group studies
Assignments
Quizzes
Seminars
Workshops
Conference participation
Presentations

This methodological combination enables students to develop the following transferable intellectual skills by integrating them in the curriculum of different offered courses:

Conceptual skills
Human skills
Technical skills (subject related know-how)
Analytical skills
Reading/Writing Skills
Computer Skills
Communication Skills
Listening skills
Research Skills

Assessments

Typically, students are assessed on the following criteria:

Items	Percentage
Homework/Assignments/Quizzes	25
Midterm	25
Final Exam	50

Curriculum Development

Suggestions/proposals are collected from faculty and academic area in-charges. These suggestions/proposals are discussed in the Departmental Academic Review Committee (DARC). If accepted by the DARC, these recommendations are then forwarded to the Board of Studies (BoS) for further consideration. Accepted proposals are then forwarded to the Board of Faculty (BoF). If approved by the BoF, recommendations are then finally get approved by the Academic Council to be included as part of the curriculum.

Quality Assurance

Quality of education under this programme is monitored at the departmental and institutional level. At the departmental level:

Academic Area heads are appointed to monitor content and quality of the courses
Fortnightly Review Report (FRR) is generated to ensure coverage and monitor delivery of lectures
Fortnightly Review Report (FRR) is discussed in detail in Departmental Academic Review Committee (DARC) meetings.
Academic area heads provide feedback to the faculty members who incorporate and adjust the contents accordingly.