Introduction
Associate Degree in English (Applied Linguistics) is a two-year degree program that has been designed with a special focus on advancing academic and professional development of students who want to gain knowledge of linguistics and apply it to real world scenarios. With an emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that can be utilized in diverse professional environments, this program draws on knowledge about language, how it works and how it affects real-life issues.
The program introduces students to key issues within the field of Applied Linguistics with a focus on topics relating to second language pedagogy. It encourages students to develop a broad theoretical base reflecting current cutting edge research within Applied Linguistics and related disciplines. Students will explore how language is used in a variety of social settings, compare language variability with social diversity and examine how language proficiency can impact on people’s lives.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks or 2.00 out of 4.00 CGPA
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 66 |
| Total Semesters | 4 |
| Duration | 2 years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Functional English | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG502 | Introduction to Linguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | General Education | Social Sciences | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Expository Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG501 | History of English Language | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG522 | Applied Linguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Civics and Community Engagement | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| STA301 | Statistics and Probability | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Pakistan Studies | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU403 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG507 | Phonetics and Phonology | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG508 | Semantics and Pragmatics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG509 | Morphology and Syntax | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Entrepreneurship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG503 | Introduction to English Language Teaching | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG504 | Second Language Acquisition | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG506 | World Englishes | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG510 | Sociolinguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| BIO101 | Basic I-Biology | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| GSC101 | General Science | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||