Department of English

Introduction

Since its founding the Department of English at Government College Women University, Faisalabad has committed to being the top English department in Pakistan. As one of the largest departments within the university, the English department caters to the needs of all other departments in the university serving as the center of creativity, critical inquiry and rich culture. The department has contributed immense creative and literary activities with its full time faculty teaching well-developed English language and English for specific purpose courses at various departments all year round. The Department of English flourished and upgraded with Government College Women University Faisalabad with its inception of degree classes in 1984, soon followed by its commencement of Post-Graduate classes in 1987. The BS English program launched in 2010 contributing to the development of critical understanding of a large number of students especially in relation to studying texts of literature for deep comprehension of cultural diversity in the field of literature and life under the guidance of highly insightful teachers. The department is also offering a course on Research Methodology in order to promote research and generate interdisciplinary approach to literature. In 2019, the department successfully introduced MPhil English in Applied Linguistics.

Vision

The Department of English is dedicated to assisting the students to develop critical understanding of life through English language and literature by close reading of texts, historical analysis and application of basic principles of criticism to literary study. The department is also dedicated to facilitate the students into acquiring the ability to confidently communicate their ideas accurately and fluently in their practical and professional lives.

Mission

The department aims to enable the students to use their critical thinking abilities to improve their professional and social lives by becoming positive individuals unhindered by challenges. The department is committed to making the students realize the integral role they play in society for its advancement and to motivate them into fostering positive change. Moreover, the department intends to mobilize women towards empowerment and encourage them to play an active social role especially as students, workers, teachers and community members.

Programs Offered

BS English [Four Years Degree Programme ]

• Program Duration: 4 Years
• Eligibility Criteria: 1. FA 2. I.cs 3. I. Com or Equivalent
• Seats Allocation :  60 seats in morning and 120 seats in Evening
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MA English [Two Years Degree Programme ]

• Program Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility Criteria: B.A/ B.Sc (2 years) or equivalent with the relevant subject with at least 45 % marks (2nd Division) *Candidates with only B.Com are eligible to apply **Candidates must qualify an Aptitude Test securing 50% marks
• Seats Allocation:  60 seats in morning and 60 seats in Evening
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M.Phil (Applied Linguistics) [Two Years Degree Programme ]

• Program Duration: 2 years
• Eligibility Criteria: BS English (4 year) / MA English / Linguistics with at least 50% marks (Under Annual System) or 3.00 CGPA (Under Semester System) and minimum 60% marks in subject GRE conducted by DAS are required for admission in M.Phil English (Applied Linguistics).
• Seats Allocation:  10 seats in Evening
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