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COURSE OUTLINE

English Language (Compulsory) for B.A. Examination

APPENDIX 'A'

(Outline of Tests)

Paper 'A' : Pros and Poetry : 100 Marks


Paper 'B' : Grammar and Composition : 100 Marks
Grand Total: 200 Marks

APPENDIX 'B'

( Syllabus and Courses of Reading)


Paper 'A' Prose and Poetry:
(The paper will carry 100 marks)

1. A Selection of Modern English Essays: edited by Prof. Sajjad Sheikh,


published by Maktaba-e-Karvan, Katchery Road, Lahore.

2. A New Anthology of English Poetry: edited by Prof. Shoaib bin Hassan and
Prof. K. Aslam, published by Maktaba-e-Karvan, Katchery Road, Lahore.

3. A Selection of Short Stories and One-Act Plays: edited by Dr. Nasim Riaz
Butt, published by Maktaba e-Karvan, Katchery Road, Lahore.

4. The Old Man and the Sea: Earnest Hemingway.

N.B.—1. All the prescribed books are for intensive reading.

1. All the five questions carry equal marks,

2. The first question is of reference to the context (3 out of 5 passages) from


poetry and One-Act Plays.

OR

The objective type question in which a student has to answer four out of seven
questions given from all the books including the novel,

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3. One question on any Essay from A Selection of Modern English Essays: by
Prof. Sajjad Sheikh.

OR

Another question on another essay from

A Selection of Modern English Essays: by Prof. Sajjad Sheikh.

4. One question on a poem from the book of

Poetry : A New Anthology of English Poetry : by Prof. Shoaib bin Hassan & Prof.
K, Aslam.

OR

Another question on a poem from the book of poetry: A New Anthology of


English Poetry: by Prof. Shoaib bin Hassan & Prof. K. Aslam.

5. One question on a short story from the book of A Selection of Short Stories
and One-Act Plays : by Dr.Nasim Riaz Butt.

Another question or; a short story from the book of A Selection of Short Stories
and One Act Plays: by Dr. Nasim Riaz Butt.

OR

Another question on One-Act Plays from the book of A Selection of Short Stories
and One Act Plays : by Dr. Nasim Riaz Butt.

(The examiner, however, is free to choose any TWO OR THREE questions from
the book which may be concerned with Short Stories or One-Act Plays.

6. One question is to be set from Novel the Old Man and the Sea: by Ernest.
Hemingway.

OR

Another question is to beset from Novel. The Old Man and the Sea: by Ernest
Hemingway.

(This arrangement of questions will make the students read all the prescribed
books)

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Paper'B' Marks

Q. 1. Essay (with outline)


(Note: students should be directed to write between 25
300-350 words).
Q. 2. Comprehension and Precise 25
Q. 3. Formal letter/ Application.
(Note: letter must discuss some problems and 15
application must be official).
Q. 4. Translation or Dialogue 15
Q. 5. Correction of Sentences 10
Q. 6. Idioms and Phrasal verbs 10
Grand Total: 100

SUGGESTED READING:

It was agreed that suggested Reading should include a book tilted:

Skill Worker (Caravan) by Br. Surriya Shan, Prof. Sabiha Mansoor & Prof. Humaira
Irfan.

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