phd in english literature in lahore

PhD English (Linguistics & Literature)

Description.

The Department of English offers PhD program in both English literature and linguistics in line with the Higher Education Commission guidelines. These programs offer courses in a vast variety of traditional as well as modern disciplines in English literature and linguistics. Our high qualified faculty members are conversant with the latest trends in their fields of specializations. The programs aim at educating and training scholars in theory, practice, and research with a view to promoting a rich research culture in the country. Our PhD graduates regularly contribute to the production of knowledge in diverse fields of literature and linguistics. Their subversive critical positions are recognized both at national and international levels when they publish in impact factor journals. Given the dynamic research ambience in the Department of English (GS), the faculty members and scholars are actively engaged in investigating the latest trends in research.

Eligibility

a. MS/MPhil Degree (18 years of education with 6 credit hrs. research) in relevant discipline from HEC recognized University with minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA under semester system OR 1st Division under annual system. b. Selection in the respective program will be subject to availability of seats, merit based on academic qualification, valid GRE International / NTS / NUML devised GAT- subject score and interview. c. Applicants with valid GRE International/GAT-Subject from NTS will have to pass written/subjective portion of NUML GAT-S (as per schedule of respective Faculties) to secure admission. d. Candidate qualified for interview will have to submit and present a Statement of Purpose1500-2000 words (inclusive of title of research, intended field, potential research and passion for area of research) for PhD studies at the time of interview. e. For Management Sciences only : Candidates who have completed 30 credit hours of coursework in the case of professional degrees at the master's level, such as MBA and MS in Project Management are also eligible. However, preference will be given to those who have MS Degree with research at Level-7.

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Ph.D Programme

Ph.D Programme is being offered in the following subjects to both male and female candidates.

• A candidate holding MS/MPhil/Equivalent Degree in the relevant discipline is eligible for admission to PhD Programme if she/he possesses at least 3.00/ 4.00 CGPA (In case she/he has studied in Semester System) or Ist Division (In case she/he has studied in Annual System) in his/her MS / MPhil / Equivalent Degree from an Institution/ University recognized in Pakistan.
• Research work of minimum of 6 credit hours in MS/MPhil Programme is mandatory.
• Only for admission to PhD Computer Science candidates with MPhil/MS Degree having course work of six (06) credit hours instead of thesis work (06) credit hours) as per HEC Policy are eligible to apply for admission.
• All candidates are required to pass the GCU General Assessment Test (Subject) for PhD admission to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of registration and test shall be announced at an appropriate time.
• Admission to PhD shall not be open for 'non- subject candidates. However, the criterion of related subject/ field for eligibility shall be determined by the Academic Committee of the concerned Department.
• Candidates working in Government/ Semi Government or private institutions may apply. Such candidates shall have to submit "No Objection Certificate" from the Head of the Institution where they are working.
• A "Notification of Registration" of the candidate approved for admission to PhD Programme shall be issued by the Registrar.
• One seat is reserved for special applicants. Such applicants should attach a "Disability Certificate", obtained from the District Disability Board, with the Admission Form.
• There is no age limit for special/disabled students.
• All the applications for admission to PhD Programme shall be submitted to Deputy Registrar (Admission) . The Registrar shall pass on the applications to the Chairperson of the concerned department who shall get the eligibility of the candidates assessed from the Departmental Academic Committee and this Committee would also consider the feasibility of admission taking into consideration the availability of the supervisors and facilities , etc.
• Each candidate for the PhD Programme shall submit a declaration to the effect.
• The candidate recommended by the Departmental Academic Committee for admission to PhD Programme shall be given provisional admission subject to the fulfilment of following two conditions:
• Completion of 18 credit hours course work.
• Approval of the Research Synopsis for PhD thesis by the Departmental Board of Studies and Advanced Studies and Research Board.
• That the work she/he shall submit for the PhD Degree has not already been submitted elsewhere and shall not in future be submitted by him/her for obtaining similar Degree from any other institution.
• The candidate must fulfil the above two conditions within one year from the date of his/her provisional admission to the PhD Programme. This period may be extended to further one year on the recommendation of the respective Chairperson.
• A student will be given three years for completion of thesis for PhD starting from the date of his/her provisional admission. An extension of two or more years will be given in case of non-completion or rejection of PhD thesis.
• A research paper on the topic of PhD thesis must be accepted/published in an H EC approved journal before the Viva Voce Examination.

For details of the programme, see information in the webpages of respective Deprtment.

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English Literature

Ms. Sadia Ghaznavi

-M.Phil English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore) -MA (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore)

Prof. Dr. Waseem Anwar

-PhD. English (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA) -M.Phil English (University of Punjab, Lahore)

Prof. Nasreen Z. Pasha

-MA TEFL (Alama Iqbal Open University, Lahore) -MA English Literature (University of the Punjab, Lahore)

Prof. Nadia Anjum

-MA (University of the Punjab, Lahore) -MA TEFL SLALS, Reading (UK)

Dr. Muhammad Furqan Tanvir

-PhD. English Literature (University of the Punjab, Lahore) -M.Phil. English Literature (University of the Punjab, Lahore)

Ms. Rabia Zaheer

-M.Phil English (University of the Punjab, Lahore) -MA (University of the Punjab, Lahore)

Ms. Mahwish Khan

-M.Phil English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore ) -MA (Beaconhouse National University, Lahore)

Ms. Zahra Hanif

-M.Phil English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore) -BA English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore)

Ms. Numrah Mehmood

-M.Phil English (Forman Christian College, Lahore) -MA English (Forman Christian College, Lahore)

Ms. Arjmand Bano

-M.Phil (English Literature) Government College University Lahore -MA (English Literature) Lahore College for Women University

Ms. Rija Ahsan

-M.Phil English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women) -BA (Hons) English (Literature (Kinnaird College for Women)

Ms. Maryam Amjad Ali

-M.Phil English (University of the Punjab) -BS (Hons) English (University of the Punjab)

Courses offered

• BS English Language & Literature
• M.Phil English Literature