Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) To Launch M. Phil & PhD Programs In English Language

Fakhir Rizvi Published November 15, 2018 | 04:13 PM

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will introduce new programs, BS (English), M. Phil & PhD (English language and literature) from the next yea

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Nov, 2018 ) :Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will introduce new programs, BS (English), M. Phil & PhD (English language and literature) from the next year.

An approval to this effect was given by the University's Faculty board of Social Sciences & Humanities in the light of recommendations of the Course-Committee of the Department of English,at its meeting held here, a press release said on Thursday.

According to the chairman of the English department Dr. Umar Farooq, the Faculty Board also approved a proposal to rename the Department of English Languages, as Department of English Language, Literature & Linguistics.

It may be mentioned here that the University is already providing MA and Graduate-level Diploma TEFL. There has been persistent demand from the students from all over the country for the introduction of English Language programs at higher education level.

The Faculty Board took the decision on the directives of the Vice Chancellor, Professor. Dr. Nasir Mehmood.