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BA in English Program
Course Details
The Department of English offers Bachelor of Arts in English (Hons) program with concentration in English Literature and ELT (English Language Teaching). This program aims at providing modern and extensive education in English language literature and language teaching for preparing graduates equipped with knowledge and skills required for professional success in different sectors. The program also aims at training students
- In the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening English.
- To read analytically
- To think critically and logically
- To learn basic research methodology
- To know about the major literary movements and periods, authors and their representative works, and critical theories related to English literature
- To develop competence in aesthetic appreciation of literature
- To understand other countries and cultures
- To train them in media communication, translation work and creative writing.
- To train learners to do research autonomously in literature and ELT.
Specialization
Bachelor of Arts in English program has the following areas as specialization/concentration
- English Literature
- Applied Linguistics\ELT
Major in English
Literature
Specific Objectives
Students who complete a major in English literature will be able to
- Appreciate and enjoy literature
- Train learners in creative writing
- Develop critical and analytical skill in the learners
- Enable the learners to write academic essay, assignments, research paper and thesis
- Analyze and evaluate literary works on the basis of critical theories
- Trace the origin and development of English language
- Conduct research in accordance with prescribed guidelines
- Familiarize learners with the major literary movements in Great Britain, USA, Indian subcontinent and Africa
- Write research papers in accordance with MLA(Modern Language Association) guidelines
Major in ELT (English Language Teaching)
Specific Objectives
Major in Applied Linguistics/ELT will help the students to attain
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in different aspects of language such as phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and discourse
- Confidence in the knowledge and use of a variety of instructional methods, techniques and strategies for the enhancement of student learning
- Knowledge and skills to familiarize learners with the different areas of language teaching such as Syllabus Design, Materials design, approaches and methods, testing and evaluation
- Knowledge and application of effective characteristics and behaviors of teachers
- Knowledge and application of effective teaching and learning styles
- Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, peers, parents and school personnel
- A high standard of professional ethics, integrity and personal character
Course
Structure
BA in English program consists of minimum 126 Credit Hours as per the following Course Structure:
Core Courses
- Number of Courses: 22 × 3
- Credit Hours: 66
General Requirement
- Number of Courses: 10 × 3
- Credit Hours: 30
Optional General Education
- Number of Courses: 5 × 3
- Credit Hours: 15
Elective Requirement
- Number of Courses: 9 × 3
- Credit Hours: 27
Thesis / Research Paper
- Number of Courses: 1
- Credit Hours: 6
Admission
Requirements
Minimum GPA 2.5 in both S.S.C and H.S.C or equivalent
Duration of the
Program
The duration of Bachelor of Arts in English program is 4 academic years with three Semesters in each year.
Academic Year &
Semester System
Semester system is followed in this program. An academic year is of 3 (three) Semesters and the duration of each Semester is of 4 months allotted in the following manner: It takes a time period of 16 weeks where 14 weeks for instruction and 2 weeks for registration and examination.
