Department of English Language & Literature (DELL)
Introduction

Introduction

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.

Vision

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.

Mission

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.

Values

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.

Academic Programs

• BS ENGLISH (LANGUAGE & LITERATURE MORNING)
• MPHIL ENGLISH (LINGUISTICS)
• PHD ENGLISH (LINGUISTICS)


Faculty Members
Dr. Niaz Hussain Soomro
Associate Professor
Chairman
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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.

Dr. Zahid Ali
Associate Professor
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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 Sardar
Assistant Professor
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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.

Mr. Idress Shar
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Abdul Sattar Laghari
Lecturer

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Mr. Parvaiz Solangi
Lecturer
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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.

Mr. Parwez Ali Bughio
Lecturer
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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 Ahad Larik
Lecturer (Contractual)
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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
Lecturer (Contractual)
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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.

Ms. Komal Unar
Lecturer (Contractual)

Ms. Maria Ali
Lecturer (Visiting)

Ms. Mahnoor Shaikh
Lecturer (Visiting)

Ms. Syeda Noor Ul Ain
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Wali Ullah
Teaching Assistant

Mr. Muhammad Arif Shiree
Teaching Assistant

Ms. Jawairiya
Teaching Assistant

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
GCUH English Debating Team, Mr.Shahzib, Ms. Shanoor and Ms. Ibtihaj along with faculty member Dr. Quarrtulain Sarddar, Shines in Islamabad for National Universities
Day & Date:
May 15, 2024
Resource Person:
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Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


Workshop on "An Introduction to Nvivo Pro for Qualitative Data Analysis in Literary Research"
Day & Date:
May 10, 2024
Resource Person:
Dr. Qurratulain Sardar
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


Workshop on "Integrating British Council Online Courses"
Day & Date:
May 03, 2024
Resource Person:
Ms. Muatar Shams Memon
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


GC University Hyderabad (GCUH) and Evolution sign an MoU to collaborate on the two-day OPEN English Language Expo 2024 at GCUH.
Day & Date:
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Resource Person:
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Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


Third Talent Festival - English Poetry Competition
Day & Date:
Wednesday, 28th November, 2023
Resource Person:
Dr. Quratulain Sardar from Department of English Language and Literature
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


Third Talent Festival - Creative Writing Competition in English
Day & Date:
Wednesday, 28th November, 2023
Resource Person:
Muatar Memon
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


A fruitful TESOL methodology session
Day & Date:
Thursday, 16th November, 2023
Resource Person:
Ms. Almas Memon
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


Trilingual Declamation Contest
Day & Date:
Sunday, 29th October, 2023
Resource Person:
Benazir Larik from Department of English Language and Literature (For English)
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


World Teacher's Day 2023 Celebrations
Day & Date:
Thursday, 5th October, 2023
Resource Person:
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Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


One day workshop on 'Qualitative Research Methods in English Literature and Linguistics'
Day & Date:
Friday, 21th September, 2023
Resource Person:
Dr. Ghazal Shaikh (Assistant Professor), IELL, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


One day Workshop on "Global UGRAD Exchange program 2024" collaboration with Career Development Center, GCUH
Day & Date:
Friday, 8th September, 2023
Resource Person:
Ms. Mahrukh Parvez, UGRAD Alumni
Facilitator:
Ms. Muatar Memon, DELL, GCUH


One Day Seminar on 'Academic Writing'
Day & Date:
Wednesday, 23rd August, 2023
Resource Person:
Abdul Hameed Panhwar, IELL, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


One day Seminar on 'Grammar & Syntax'
Day & Date:
Wednesday, 15th February, 2023
Resource Person:
Dr. M.K Sangi, IELL, University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


One Day Seminar on 'Career Counselling and Competitive Exams'
Duration:
Thursday, 8th September, 2022
Resource Person:
Mr. Ayaz H. Mashoori, Paragon Academy
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


English Language Speaking & Writing, Skills Oriented Courses
Duration:
September to December 2022
Resource Person:
Mr. Parwez Bughio, Mr. Parvaiz Solangi, Ms. Muatar Shams
Facilitator:
DELL, GCUH


B.S English (Language & Literature) (Hons) Curriculum

Semester - I (Credit Hours: 17)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - II (Credit Hours: 16)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - III (Credit Hours: 17)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - IV (Credit Hours: 16)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - V (Credit Hours: 18)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - VI (Credit Hours: 18)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - VII (Credit Hours: 15)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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

Semester - VIII (Credit Hours: 15)

Course ID Course Title Course Type Credit Hours
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