Department of English Language & Literature (DELL) – *nomenclature revised in 2023, erstwhile Department of English – is one of the pioneering departments of Government College University Hyderabad. This department aims to academically and intellectually serve in line with the guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan within defined levels of qualifications. The study programs offered here tend to be in English as the main field (with language, linguistics and literature as sub-fields thereto) concerning knowledge, skills and competencies acquired/disseminated through semester-system education policy. In terms of approaches, this department aims to contribute by innovative teaching and research with globally recognized best practices to cater to the needs of human resource development in the field of English language, linguistics and literature on a global scale and in the context of Pakistan. Whereas, this department has already been offering BS English (Language & Literature) at undergraduate level since 2020; with an envisioned transition from teaching-only to teaching-cum-research institution, this department is commencing postgraduate research degree programs too, such as MPhil English (Linguistics) and PhD English (Linguistics) from fall 2023 semester. The department encompasses a huge potential to produce graduates with quality education to fulfil the pre-existing and emerging demand of highly qualified youth for national and international market of employment and leadership in the main and sub-fields noted herein above.
This department envisions to generate and transfer knowledge with an integration of interactive, communicative, and project-based learning that may lead to inclusive participatory practices for skill-oriented, socially responsible and autonomous learning experiences leading to knowledge creation.
This department will be inclusively contributing to facilitate the development of graduates with the 21st century skills (creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration) including skills befitting career paths catering to the needs of the local and global job market relating to English language, linguistics, and literature in particular including, but not limited to, regional languages in general (in comparison/contrast with English) through research and documentation in the linguistic landscape of multilingual Pakistan.
This department highly regards and contributes towards ensuring the integration of core social and professional values as part of the organisational culture that promote academic integrity, human dignity, aesthetics, ethics, inclusivity and respect for diversity without any discrimination or prejudice of any kind whatsoever.
• BS ENGLISH (LANGUAGE & LITERATURE MORNING) • MPHIL ENGLISH (LINGUISTICS) • PHD ENGLISH (LINGUISTICS)
Dr. Niaz Hussain Soomro is currently serving as an Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of English, GC University Hyderabad (GCUH). During his current position, in addition to BS program, he has led the commencement of two new flagship programs at this university, i.e. M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs in English (Linguistics) with an addition of two U.S. funded scholarship programs, i.e. English Access Scholarship Program (2023-2025) as well as English Works! Program (2024) for students from underprivileged backgrounds, both sponsored by Regional English Language Office (RELO) at U.S. Embassy Islamabad. Prior to joining GCUH in December 2022, Dr. Soomro served as a chairman of the Department of Linguistics and promoted the department into the establishment of a larger department with a merger of English Language Centre, with the new nomenclature as the Department of Linguistics & Philology, University of Balochistan, Quetta.
Dr. Soomro is a PhD in ELT & TESOL - with a specific focus on university learners’ attitudes towards learning and use of English in Pakistan - from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, M.Ed. in English Language Teaching (with Merit) from the University of Glasgow, UK and MA English (first-class, first position) from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. In Pakistan, he has been contributing to the field of ELT in a variety of roles including revising the syllabus for BS and MPhil programs. Dr. Soomro has actively been engaged in research and teaching in the subjects of Applied Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, Language Policy & Planning, Sociolinguistics, and Research Methodology including supervising research scholars working on a variety of topics related to the fields of linguistics, TESOL, and ELT. He is also an active member of TESOL International Association (USA).
Dr. Soomro completed a U.S. Exchange: Professional Development Program for Master Trainers at the University of Oregon, United States (on-site training visit from March 05-26, 2022), under NAHE-RELO Training of Trainers Project to help revamp undergraduate progrommes including English language courses in Pakistan.
Zahid Ali, Associate Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Government College University, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. I did PhD in linguistics from University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2016. My PhD research work is in linguistics in general and morphosyntax of Sindhi and English verb phrases in particular. My areas of interest are Syntax, Morphology (Morphosyntax) and Sociolinguistics. At present, I have been teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students of language and linguistics at the Department of English Language and Literature, Government College University, Hyderabad. I have supervised 19 MS/MPhil and 07 BS students in Syntax, Morphology and Sociolinguistics.
Dr. Quratulain is working as Assistant Professor at Department of English Government College University Hyderabad. The motivation and impetus of her employment have been teaching, research, curriculum design, and education quality. She has maintained a balance by demonstrating a strong competency in teaching, research and outcome based education quality. She has completed her PHD in 2021 from University of Sindh, Jamhoro. Her research and teaching expertise includes Pakistani English literature, fiction, American literature and Criticism.
Parvaiz Solangi working as English lecturer in the department of English. M.A English and Bed Education sixteen years of experience Teaching Literature, language, philosophy, Latifiyaat.
Parwez Bughio is a seasoned instructor of English Language and Applied Linguistics who carries more than 13 years’ experience in the concerned fields. He makes learning flexible and enjoyable with his innovative approach.
Ms. Benazir Larik is working as English lecturer in the department of English, her skills in communication, listening, collaborating, adaptability, empathy and patience are worth applauded. Furthermore, Ms. Benazir’s characteristics of effective teaching include an engaging classroom presence, value in real-world learning, exchange of best practices and a lifelong love of in depth learning. She hold additional charge in language and literature society at Government College University, Hyderabad.
Ms. Aisha Faryal is at present working as Lecturer she has the ability to inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. Further her teaching language skills are truly profound in the lifestyle of students. Her devotion, hard work, and eternal positivity never go unnoticed due to her positive contribution.
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
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ELL-601 | Functional English | General Edu - 1 | 3(3-0) |
IDP-601 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Edu - 2 | 2(2-0) |
DNS-603 | Dynamics of Natural Sciences | General Edu - 3 | 3(2-1) |
ELL-611 | Introduction to English Literature | Foundation (Lit) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-612 | Introduction to Linguistics | Foundation (Ling) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-613 | History of English Literature | Foundation (Lit) | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
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ELL-602 | Expository Writing | General Edu – 4 | 3(3-0) |
PSS-601 | Perspectives in Social Sciences | General Edu – 5 | 2(2-0) |
ISL-609 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | General Edu – 6 | 2(2-0) |
ELL-622 | Introduction to Applied Linguistics | Foundation (Ling) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-623 | Literary Forms and Movements | Foundation (Lit) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-624 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | Foundation (Ling) | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
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CCE-601 | Civics and Community Engagement | General Edu – 7 | 2(2-0) |
ICT-601 | Applications of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) | General Edu – 8 | 3(2-1) |
QUR-601 | Quantitative Reasoning – I / Mathematics | General Edu – 9 | 3(3-0) |
ECO-601 | Economics | Interdisciplinary - 1 | 3(3-0) |
ELL-631 | Drama | Foundation (Lit) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-632 | Introduction to Morphology | Foundation (Ling) | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours |
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CAC-601 | Creative Arts & Communication | General Edu – 10 | 2(1-1) |
ENT-601 | Entrepreneurship | General Edu – 11 | 2(1-1) |
QUR-602 | Quantitative Reasoning – II / Statistics | General Edu – 12 | 3(3-0) |
SIN/URD-601 | Sindhi/Urdu | Interdisciplinary - 2 | 3(3-0) |
ELL-641 | Classical Poetry | Foundation (Lit) | 3(3-0) |
ELL-642 | Grammar & Syntax | Foundation (Ling) | 3(3-0) |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours | |
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HRC-601 | Human Rights and Citizenship | Interdisciplinary - 3 | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-651 | Literary Criticism | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-652 | Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics | Core (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-653 | Romantic and Victorian Poetry | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-654 | Psycholinguistics | Core (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-655 | English Prose | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours | |
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IRe-601 | International Relations | Interdisciplinary - 4 | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-660 | Research Methodology (Linguistics & Literature) | Core (Ling & Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-662 | Sociolinguistics | Core (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-663 | English Fiction | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-664 | English Language Teaching Methods | Core (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-665 | Literary Theory | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours | |
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ELL-671 | Internship / Field Experience (Linguistics / Literature) | Core (Ling / Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-672 | Capstone Project (Linguistics / Literature) | Core (Ling / Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-673 | American Literature | Core (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-676 | Syllabus Design & Material Development in ELT | Elective (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-677 | Pakistani Literature in English | Elective (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Course ID | Course Title | Course Type | Credit Hours | |
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ELL-680 | Research Project / Thesis (Linguistics / Literature) | Core (Ling / Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-681 | Comprehensive Viva Voce (Linguistics & Literature) | Core (Ling & Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-682 | Language Testing, Assessment and Evaluation | Core (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-887 | World Literature in English | Elective (Lit) | 3(3-0) | |
ELL-688 | English for Specific Purposes | Elective (Ling) | 3(3-0) | |
Total Credit Hours | 15 |