PhD English Literature has been imagined as a full-time programme intended to hone the research skills of its scholars and turn them into expert researchers capable of producing scholarship and criticism of the highest level. The programme is also meant to give the scholars intense exposure to their chosen fields of study/research to make them experts in their chosen fields of study. This theoretical knowledge backed by practical skills of research is likely to yield good dividends in the form of proficient researchers.
Program Objectives
The key aims and objectives of the PhD English programme are to:
- Equip the scholars with the theoretical and practical knowledge of research and advanced concepts in their chosen field to enable them to become experts in the selected areas
- Enable the scholars to pursue independent research in their fields
- Enable the scholars to supervise research work in their areas
Program Output Evaluation
Assessment of the students for each course (other than dissertation) in the PhD programme will be carried out according to the following formula.
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Sr. # |
Assessment Tool |
Marks |
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1. |
Assignments, Projects, Presentations spread through the semester |
30% |
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2. |
Midterm examination of 1.5 hours duration |
20% |
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3. |
Final Term examination of 3 hours duration |
50% |
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Total |
100 |
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Scheme of Studies
The PhD English literature coursework will comprise courses of 18 credit hours, to be completed in two semesters, to be selected from the following list of courses.
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# |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Pre Requisite |
Credit Hours |
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Core Courses |
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ENG8991 |
Advanced Seminar in Research |
— |
3 |
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Elective Courses |
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ENG8075 |
Current Issues in Literary Theory |
LIT3053 Literary Theory |
3 |
|
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ENG8071 |
Theories of Narrative and Narratology |
— |
3 |
|
|
ENG8103 |
Shakespearean Studies |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8101 |
Pakistani Literature in English |
— |
3 |
|
|
ENG8104 |
Latin American Literature |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8105 |
World Literature in English |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8106 |
Post WW II Women Writers in English |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8107 |
Cultural Translation |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8108 |
Trends in American Literature |
LIT4071 American Literature |
3 |
|
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ENG8109 |
Emerging Genres in Literature |
— |
3 |
|
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ENG8991 |
Research Seminar |
— |
0 |
|
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ENG9999 |
Dissertation |
— |
18 |