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Introduction
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 The
Department of English Language and Literature enjoys the distinction of
being the oldest Postgraduate Department of English in the country. It
was established in 1873 and affiliated first with the University of
Calcutta, and later with the University of the Punjab.
Many of the great
names in the country have been associated with the Department as
students and teachers. Among them, is the legendary Prof. Ahmad Shah
Bokhari (Patras); student and teacher at the Department, later
 Principal,
Government College Lahore. Prof. Bokhari wrote authoritatively on such
diverse topics as Indian music and dancing, books and culture. His
collection of humorous essays in Urdu is a classic of its kind.
Prof. Siraj-ud-Din is
another legend of the Department. He chaired the Department for many
years before and after the creation of Pakistan. An inspiring teacher of
English, he influenced many generations of students who still cherish
his fond memories. Mr. Gillani Kamran, a literary and cultural critic of
eminence served as Professor Emeritus at the Department. Recently, Prof.
A.H. Khayal, a faculty  member,
critic and satirist of national repute, has been awarded the honor of
“Distinguished Professor” at the Department.
Government College
Lahore turned a new leaf in its history by becoming a University in
2002. The present staff at the Department of English is cognisant of the
new challenges it faces. The Department is running successful BA (Hons.),
MPhil and PhD Programmes.
Facilities
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A Seminar Room
for Postgraduate students, equipped with the latest computer
systems, provides easy access to the Internet and the HEC’s on-line
journals and e-books.
Language
Lab
To increase English
proficiency and communication skills of Pakistani students as well
as of faculty members from other disciplines, the Department of
English Language and Literature has introduced an English Language
and Communication Skills Programme. Students from all academic
levels, professionals, employees of Government/semi-Government
organisations, etc., are encouraged to apply for the course. The
Department has set up a Language Lab with audio/visual facility, a
multimedia system, an overhead projector and high-speed Internet
connectivity. Faculty members teaching the course have been
instructed to discard the Grammar-Translation method of teaching
English as a foreign language. In addition to modern approaches to
language teaching, faculty members are encouraged to come up with
innovative personal ways of teaching and developing a distinct
classroom environment, where the one-way lecture method is
discouraged.
Postgraduate Diploma
The Department is
committed to pursuing academic excellence in course work and
research activities. We also train faculty members to polish their
skills in teaching language. A Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in English
Language Teaching has thus been introduced recently.
Research
In 1969, one
of the Department’s prescient educationists, Prof. Siddiq Kalim
undertook the task of publishing a research journal for promoting
indigenous research work. The untiring efforts of the Professor and
his committed team led to the publication of the first issue of the
Department’s research journal. In accordance with the intent behind
the effort and in light of Government College Lahore’s commitment to
ingenuity, the journal was named Explorations. Thirty-nine
years down the line, Explorations exhorts the Department’s
students, faculty members and researchers from other institutions to
discover new themes and explore new vistas. The journal enjoys
international recognition. Its contributors include prominent
teachers and research scholars from Pakistan and abroad.
English
Literary Circle (ELC)
Traditional
learning is blended with co-curricular activities at the Department.
These co-curricular activities ensure that our students broaden their
views and expand their horizons. The English Literary Circle (ELC) is a
student body which organises seminars, lectures and workshops on diverse
topics ranging from histrionics to international political issues, from
literature to mysticism and from history to language. The ELC also
organises annual festivities and trips.
Academic Programmes
The Department of English offers BA (Hons.), MPhil and PhD Degree
Programmes.
Future
Prospects
Old boys and girls
from the Department have composed an impressive scroll of achievements
in different walks of life. We have produced fine poets, erudite
scholars, devoted researchers and intellectuals, celebrated thespians,
rousing orators, editors of national dailies and civil servants. Some of
the Department’s graduates stayed on to serve their alma mater and
educate people for the future. The Department of English opens up a
plethora of vistas for its graduates.
Courses
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BA (Hons.) English
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Year –
1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
1101 |
Selection of Short Stories & Novel |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
1201 |
Prose |
3 |
II |
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Year –
2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
|
ENG –
2101 |
Introduction to the Study of Literature |
3 |
III |
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ENG –
2201 |
Drama |
3 |
IV |
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ENG –
2202 |
Poetry
and One Act Plays |
3 |
IV |
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Year –
3 |
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
3101 |
History of English Literature: Anglo Saxon to Modern |
3 |
V |
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ENG –
3102 |
Drama:
Classical to Restoration |
3 |
V |
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ENG –
3103 |
Poetry: 14th to 18th Century
|
3 |
V |
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ENG –
3104 |
Classical Mythology |
3 |
V |
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ENG –
3105 |
Introduction to Linguistics |
3 |
V |
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ENG –
3201 |
Prose:
16th to 20th Century |
3 |
VI |
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ENG –
3202 |
Novel:
18th and 19th Century |
3 |
VI |
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ENG –
3203 |
Literary Criticism: Classical to 18th Century
|
3 |
VI |
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ENG –
3204 |
Shakespeare |
3 |
VI |
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ENG –
3205 |
Practical Criticism |
3 |
VI |
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Year –
4 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
4101 |
Modern
Drama |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4102 |
Linguistics and Literature |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4103 |
Literary Criticism : 19th and 20th
Century |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4104 |
International Literature in English |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4105 |
Romantic Poetry |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4299 |
Research Dissertation |
3 |
VII |
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ENG –
4201 |
Poetry
19th and 20th Century |
3 |
VIII |
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ENG –
4202 |
American Literature |
3 |
VIII |
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ENG –
4203 |
Modern
Novel |
3 |
VIII |
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ENG –
4204 |
Literary Theory |
3 |
VIII |
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ENG –
4299 |
Research Dissertation |
3 |
VIII |
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Year –
1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
1101 |
Selection of Short Stories & Novel |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
1201 |
Prose |
3 |
II |
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Year –
2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
2101 |
Introduction to the Study of Literature |
3 |
III |
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ENG –
2201 |
Drama |
3 |
IV |
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Year –
1 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
7101 |
Poetry: Romantic and Modern |
4 |
I |
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ENG –
7102 |
Novel:
Modern and Post Colonial |
4 |
I |
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ENG –
7103 |
Drama:
Greek and Elizabethan |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
7104 |
Research Methodology |
1 |
I |
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ENG –
7201 |
American Literature |
4 |
II |
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ENG –
7202 |
Drama:
Modern British and Continental |
4 |
II |
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ENG –
7203 |
Literary |
4 |
II |
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Year –
2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
7499 |
Thesis |
12 |
III &
IV |
PhD English
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The total number
of courses to be taken is six. Students can opt for any three courses of
their
choice in Semester
– I and Semester – II. The courses are offered only during the summer
vacation.
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Semester |
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ENG –
8101 |
Research Resources/Skills and Methods |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8102 |
Critical Commentary and Analysis |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8103 |
Literary and Culture Theory |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8104 |
Contexts of Modernism |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8105 |
Contexts of Post Modernism |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8106 |
Classical Methology: Greek, Roman and Scandinavian
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3 |
I |
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ENG –
8107 |
Post
Colonial Theory and Literature |
3 |
I |
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ENG –
8201 |
The
Practice of Poetry |
3 |
II |
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ENG –
8202 |
The
Practice of Fiction |
3 |
II |
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ENG –
8203 |
History of European Drama: Classical to Modern |
3 |
II |
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ENG –
8204 |
Contemporary Poetry:
British/Continental and American
|
3 |
II |
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ENG –
8205 |
Contemporary Fiction:
British/Continental and American
|
3 |
II |
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ENG –
8206 |
Contemporary Drama:
British/Continental and American
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3 |
II |
Faculty
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Name |
Designation |
Area of
Interest |
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Prof. Nosheen Khan,
PhD (Warwick) |
Chairperson |
19th and 20th Century British
Literature, Poetry, War Literature |
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