M.Phil English
Introduction
M.Phil. program is a 02-year rigorous program that is divided into two major portions, a taught portion and a research portion. During the M.Phil. English program, students are given opportunities to explore theoretical knowledge as well as establish a strong foundation or research. A Research thesis project is assigned under the supervision of a research supervisor—our M.Phil. English programs scrutinize a variety of challenges and problems related to language in contemporary society. Among these, the most prominent issues include second and foreign language education. The students are encouraged to work in the areas of corpus linguistics, bilingualism, and multilingualism, child language development, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, cross-cultural pragmatics, discourse and conversational analysis, intercultural communication, language teaching, the effectiveness of A/V Aids in classroom teaching and learning, trends in post-modern literature, critical theories to be applied on text, neo-classicism, and translational studies.
NOC
For M.Phil English program NOC is granted by HEC Pakistan.
Career Prospects
- Ph.D. in English
- Teaching opportunities
- Content Analysts
- Education-Based NGOs
- Research Assistant
- Journalism
- Showbiz
Eligibility Criteria
- Sixteen years of schooling or 4 year education in relevant filed from HEC recognized DAI will be required for admission.
- ISP-Admit Test conducted by the ISP Admissions office or GAT-General (CAT-B) (www.nts.edu.pk/gat/gat.asp) with a minimum 50% cumulative score will be required at the time of admission.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
To provide students a well-rounded education in linguistics and literature
To provide a well-designed and integrated scheme of academic studies
To provide structured which support the academic development of students
To prepare our graduates to explore market opportunities in the market and for further study.
To provide the students with the opportunity to pursue courses that emphasizes quantitative and theoretical aspects of linguistics and literature
Programs Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comprehensive understanding of research methodology.
Improvement in cognitive and independent thinking
Skills to present their ideas, finding gaps effectively in the relevant fields, and must provide solutions to the existing problems.
It enables researchers to produce innovative areas of language development
It enhances their critical thinking and logical reasoning
It facilitates learners to develop their career in the relevant field, which enhances their professional skills
To become syllabus designers and critiques for specific field
To trim their personal and interpersonal skills
To evaluate language at different levels
Scheme of Study M.Phil English Program
Total Credit Hours = 30
| Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Research Methodology
(Core) |
Literary Theory
(Core) |
Elective |
Elective |
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Stylistics
(Core) |
Trends in Contemporary
Linguistics (Core) |
Elective |
Elective |
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Thesis /
Coursework |
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| Elective Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Discourse Analysis |
Sociolinguistics |
Critical Theory |
Postcolonial Studies |
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Women’s Writings |
World Literature in English |
Lexicology and Lexicography |
Comparative Literature and Translation Studies |
|
Intercultural Studies |
Semantics and Pragmatics |
Applied Linguistics |
Systemic Functional Linguistics |
|
Transformational Generative Linguistics |
Corpus Linguistics |
Educational Linguistics |
New Trends in Contemporary Linguistics |
|
Clinical and Neurolinguistics |
Pakistani Literature in English |
Postmodern American Literature |
Postmodern Fiction |
Note
- This scheme of studies is mainly based on the HEC guidelines as provided in the Curriculum of English Studies approved by The Curriculum Division (HEC) effective from 2018 with some modifications as permitted taking into consideration the need of the students and the expertise available at the department.
- The student will have the option to complete their degree with or without opting for research project in the light of instructions given by the HEC.