Introduction The world today has become a global village, with a rapid expansion in our need of communication. The language which connects the world at large is none other than English. English is expanding as a language as well as a subject.
Previously English Literature which consists of Poetry, Novels, Dramas, Prose and Criticism was the only subject offered to students, but now Applied Linguistics which is a scientific study of language has emerged as a new field.
Those who have literary taste can opt for Literature while those who are interested in the systematic study of English language can choose Linguistics as a subject.
There is a wide range of opportunities which our graduates pursue; some students go for Higher Education i-e MPhil, Ms/ PhD or a second Masters in either Literature or Linguistics, while others go for jobs in educational institutes and other
organizations. Students holding a BS or MA degree in English from our university are working successfully in schools, colleges, universities and English language centers.
Some are even working as Air hostess and in Human Resource Department of banks and various organizations. Other than these fields there are more options open for our students, for instance they can go for competitive exams like CSS and
PCS and get a 17 to 18 grade post in civil services. Reputable institutes like Aga Khan University appoints graduates having linguistics as their major subject, to teach English Language to their staff members according to the requirement
of their work.
Our students can work in newspaper agencies as editors and columnists; they can also pursue a writing career and become a novelist, poet, critic, freelancer, copywriter, translator and even a journalist. Furthermore there are many organizations
which require candidates having fluency in English language; these are the places where our students can easily get a job. In a nutshell proficiency in English language is the need of the time and those who have this treasure never fall
short of job opportunities.