Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Department of English (Sub-Campus Lodhran)

Head of Department: Dr. Muhammad Shabbir Chaudhry

Faculty

Mr. Tanveer Baig	Assistant Professor
Ms. Maryam Imtiaz	Lecturer
Mr. Akash Malik	Lecturer

Introduction

The Department of English enjoys a high repute and shares the great responsibility being the leading discipline of the Campus. It has a significant number of PhD and M.Phil faculty. The department offers creative and innovative learning opportunities both in literature and linguistics through a variety of subjects in BS degree program ranging from Literature to Linguistics. Moreover, some short courses are also under consideration to be offered in near future. The new building, exclusively for the Department of English, offers wide spaces for tutorials, seminars, conferences, library, digital labs, and extra /co-curricular activities. The students have access to the Higher Education Commission’s digital library. The department’s academic richness results in the production of quality human resources. Our graduates are surely expected to play a vital role in the socio-economic development of the country. Our future graduates will mostly be well placed. Common professions they Pursue include Teaching and Research, Civil Services (through CSS), Provincial Management Services (PMS/former PCS), Media, Armed Forces (Instructors), Judiciary (after having a degree in law as well). Becoming a Call Center’s representative, or a Content Writer (in the context of website development) are some newly emerged fields where our graduates are sure to have offers.

The focus of the departmental interest is English Language and Literature. Language is considered the custodian of human knowledge. In this context, English language is not only in of the Major languages of the world but is also considered the treasure house of the knowledge produced by Western and Muslim civilization through centuries. By teaching English Language and Literature, Department of English, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Sub-campus Lodhran aims at developing intercultural and inter-regional understanding of the growth of human society and human knowledge. For this The Department focuses on the study of impact of classical and modern English Language and Literature on the regional dialects and national languages of South Asian Sub-continent. The Study of contribution of South Asian scholars to the English literature is also a great task which department has taken up. This cannot be done without comparing all this with the contribution of orientalists to the English Language and Literature. By focusing at these aspects, the department is struggling to contribute in the newly emerging phenomenon of global village through effective communication of human knowledge.

Programs Offered

The following programs are being offered:

BS-English (Morning)	Undergraduate Program
Eligibility: The candidates who have passed F.A./F.Sc. Examination, securing at least 45% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to BS English Program. Age limit 26 years. Merit Determination: The merit will be determined as per university policy.