MS in English Language & Literature

Program Overview:

MS English in Language & Literature program encompasses a variety of courses from the fields of
Language, Linguistics and Literature. The program is designed with a conscious effort to provide an
exhaustive understanding of these respective areas and to promote a culture of academic exploration
and inquiry in the fields of Language and Literature.
Over the years, academia has achieved a better understanding of the significance of language, with
particular reference to its usage and manipulation in the development and perpetuation of social
constructs. The most significant tool in achieving this task is literature. Hence, a better understanding
of literature is also essential. This Master’s program, designed to accommodate the areas of language,
linguistics and literature is a prolific ground for researchers. The program opens up avenues by
equipping scholars with apt knowledge.
Main Areas of Research:
 Language policy and planning
 Critical Discourse Analysis
 Cognitive Linguistics
 Sociolinguistics
 Post-colonial Literature
 Digital Humanities
 Gendered Language
 EFL/ESL
 Teaching and Learning of English Language
 Bilingualism
 Multilingualism
 Cyberpunk literature
 Forensic Linguistics
 Computer Linguistics
 Language Assessment
 Shakespeare Studies
 Aesthetics & Literary Genres
 American Literature
 World Literature
 Other areas related to Applied Linguistics and Literature

For more information, please refer to the list of faculty members for their research field on the
Department website.

Admission Requirement:
 16 years of education or equivalent e.g. BS English- (4 years) or MA/ MSc in English from HEC
recognized University with at least 60% marks (annual system) or a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4 (Semester
System).

GAT general with at least 50% marks or GAT subject with at least 60% marks or HAT for the
admission /scholarship in the specific program of study.

For more information on application deadlines, tests, and other admission requirements, please visit
the admissions section of the Graduate Studies Office.

Program Requirement:

The minimum and maximum duration of the MS program is 1.5 to 4 years. Students must meet the
following requirements for graduation:

 A minimum of 24 credit hours course work with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

 Successful defense of synopsis/ research proposal and its approval from Advanced Studies
and Research Board (AS&RB).
 A minimum of 6 credit hours research work/ thesis.
 Thesis defense and viva.

Program Structure:

Credit
S# Course Codes Course Title
Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
1   Research Methodology 3+0

2   Literary criticism and Theory 3+0

    Elective 1 (Literature)  

3   Elective 2 (Linguistics) 3+0

SECOND SEMESTER
1   Elective 3 (Literature) 3+0

2   Elective 4 (Linguistics) 3+0

    Elective 5 (General elective) 3+0

3   Elective 6 (Research) 3+0

THIRD SEMESTER
1   Thesis 6+0
TOTAL
Total Courses
 Total Credit Hours

List of Elective Courses of English Language and Literature

Credit
S# Course Title Hours
I. Elective courses literature
1 Contemporary Postcolonial Studies 3+0
2 War Literature 3+0
3 Literature and Globalization 3+0
4 Literature and Environment 3+0
5 Literature and Film Studies 3+0
6 Women’s Writings 3+0
7 Postmodern Fiction 3+0
8 Transnational Poetry 3+0

9 Digital Humanities 3+0

I. Elective courses linguistic

1 Corpus Linguistics 3+0

2 Language and Technology 3+0

3 Psycho-Neurolinguistics 3+0

4 Advanced Stylistics 3+0

5 Anthropological Linguistics 3+0

6 Systemic Functional Linguistics 3+0

7 Critical Discourse Analysis 3+0

8 Bilingualism 3+0

9 Genre Analysis 3+0

10 Issues in Syntax 3+0

11 Applied Linguistics 3+0

12 Multilingualism 3+0

13 Teaching and Learning English in Large Classes 3+0

14 Cross-Cultural Communication 3+0

15 Theoretical Phonology 3+0

 16 Phonetics 3+0

17 Language Program Management 3+0

18 Morphology & its Theoretical Foundations 3+0

19 Neuro-linguistics 3+0

20 Cognitive Linguistics 3+0

21 Sociolinguistics 3+0

22 World English 3+0

23 Linguistics Human Rights 3+0

Contact Information:

Ms. Aqsa Maryum

Incharge Chairperson Department English
aqsa.maryambuitms.edu.pk
Phone No. :+92 (81) 2899911 Ext. 812

Ms. Mehwish Shaibzada

Graduate Program Manager English
mehwish.sahibzadabuitms.edu.pk
Phone No. :+92 (81) 2899911 Ext. 856