Associate Degree Program in English (ADP-English )
Associate Degree Program in English (ADP-English )
Introduction
The Associate Degree Program (ADP) in English Language & Literature is a comprehensive two-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in English language, literature, communication, and critical thinking. The program develops students’ linguistic competence, literary appreciation, analytical abilities, and effective communication skills, enabling them to engage confidently with diverse academic, professional, and social contexts.
Structured in accordance with the HEC Undergraduate Education Policy, the program spans four regular semesters and offers a balanced blend of English Literature, English Linguistics, language skills, and interdisciplinary learning. Through the study of literary texts, language structures, communication theories, and cultural perspectives, students develop intellectual curiosity, creativity, and an informed understanding of language as a tool for expression, knowledge creation, and social engagement. The program also serves as a pathway for students seeking to continue towards a BS degree or pursue careers requiring strong communication and analytical competencies.
Program Objectives
- The ADP in English aims to enable students to:
- Develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and critical communication in English.
- Understand fundamental concepts and theories in English language and literature.
- Analyze literary and non-literary texts using appropriate critical and linguistic approaches.
- Demonstrate effective communication, presentation, and academic writing skills.
- Recognize the relationship between language, culture, identity, and society in local and global contexts.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in academic and professional settings.
Career Prospects
- Communicate effectively in spoken and written English in academic, professional, and social contexts.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of English literary traditions and major literary movements.
- Apply basic linguistic concepts to the analysis of language structures and use.
- Read and interpret literary and non-literary texts critically.
- Use academic writing, presentation, and information-literacy skills appropriately.
- Recognize connections among language, literature, culture, identity, and society.
- Use foundational analytical and critical-thinking skills for further study and entry-level professional contexts.
Teaching Pedagogy
- Interactive lectures and guided discussion.
- Close reading and textual analysis.
- Language and literary exercises.
- Academic writing and presentation tasks.
- Technology-supported learning and information-literacy activities.
- Student-centered discussion, critical thinking, and formative assessment.
Eligibility Criteria
45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent
Program Structure
The degree requires 68-71 credit hours course work.
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load | 15-18 credit hours (per semester) |
| Extra Course Enrollment |
A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if:
|
| Attendance | 75 % |
| Total Credit Hours | 68-71 |
| Program Duration | 02 Years |
|---|---|
| Semester Duration | 16 weeks + 02 weeks for examination |
| Course Load | 15-18 credit hours (per semester) |
| Extra Course Enrollment |
A student can be enrolled for one course beyond the maximum limit, if:
|
| Attendance | 75 % |
| Total Credit Hours | 68-71 |
| Category | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
| Semester 1 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Understanding of Holy Quran – I * | 1-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Linguistics | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Understanding of Holy Quran – II * | 1-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Literary Movements | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Natural Science Elective: Physics | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Arts and Humanities Elective: Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Pakistan Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Textual Analysis | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Morphology | 3-0-0 |
| Major | British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Major | British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Syntax | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Poetry: 14th to 19th Century | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Stylistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | |
| Total | 70 |
| Category | Course Title | Cr. Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Functional English | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Quantitative Reasoning 1- Probability & Statistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Islamic Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Applications of ICT | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Understanding of Holy Quran – I * | 1-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Literary Studies | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Linguistics | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Expository Writing | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Quantitative Reasoning 2- Introduction to Data Science | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Civics & Community Engagement | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Understanding of Holy Quran – II * | 1-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Literary Movements | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Phonetics & Phonology | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Gen. Edu. | Social Sciences Elective: Principles of Economics | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Natural Science Elective: Physics | 2-1-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Arts and Humanities Elective: Introduction to Philosophy | 2-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Pakistan Studies | 2-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Textual Analysis | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Introduction to Morphology | 3-0-0 |
| Major | British Literary History: Medieval to Romantic | 3-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Major | British Literary History: Victorian to Postmodern | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Semantics and Pragmatics | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Syntax | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Poetry: 14th to 19th Century | 3-0-0 |
| Major | Stylistics | 3-0-0 |
| Gen. Edu. | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology | 2-0-0 |
| Total Cr. Hrs. | 17 | |
| Total | 70 |
Disclaimer:
- The minimum credit hour requirement for the award of this degree program as per HEC policy is 136 credit hours.
- This is the model roadmap and is subject to change at the discretion of the department.
- Tools/software/programming languages are subject to change at the discretion of the department.
| Component | Credit Hours |
| General Education | 34 |
| English Major / Disciplinary Courses | 36 |
| Total Model Roadmap | 70 |