Overview
The Department of English at International Standard University (ISU) seeks to provide its students with quality education and rigorous training in
the English language, literature, and applied and theoretical linguistics. It also aims to
develop the students’ English language, thinking, and research skills. Through the unique
combination of breadth and depth, theory and practice, knowledge and skills, the Department
endeavors to prepare its students to achieve language proficiency, succeed academically and
professionally, thrive intellectually, and meet the requirements of the job market. The
Department also emphasizes scholarly research and community outreach and service and
promotes intercultural understanding and exchange.
The program requires acquiring a good command of English Language skills, an extensive
reading of literary texts with a primary focus on their contexts, genres, theoretical
apparatus, and interpretive tools, and getting familiar with the basic facts, levels and
branches of linguistics as well as a study of general education courses so that the students
can develop insights into different enlightened ideas, and attain employ-ability skills in
competitive job markets. Therefore, the program is committed to preparing the students for
any field that values careful reading, precise thinking, and the ability to write clear,
persuasive prose.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
PEO 1 To provide students with broad theoretical and practical knowledge and deep understanding
of English language, literature, and linguistics;
PEO 2 To develop students’ language and communication skills through employing a theory and
technology enhanced approach to teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing;
PEO 3 To cultivate students’ critical and creative thinking skills and fostering their research
capabilities;
PEO 4 To conduct theoretical, empirical, practical, and comparative research on the English
language, literature, and linguistics;
PEO 5 To exploit the intersection and mutual benefits between the English language/ linguistics
and modern technological applications.
PEO to Mission Statement Mapping
| Mission Statement | PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | PEO 4 | PEO 5 |
| M1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| M2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| M3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| M4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
The courses of the Program- BA (Hons) in English at ISU- are designed to help the
students attain required learning outcomes. After the completion of the program, a
student will be able to effectively:
- PLO 1: Communicate in English language in diverse contexts.
- PLO 2: Read, analyze, interpret, appreciate, and research literature in English.
- PLO 3: Analyze, explicate and research varied aspects of the English language.
- PLO 4: Exploit and research applied linguistics pertinent to English language teaching.
Mapping of POs to PEOs
| PEO 0 | PEO 1 | PEO 2 | PEO 3 | PEO 4 |
| PEO 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PEO 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PEO 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PEO 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PEO 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Program Objectives
Providing students with broad theoretical and practical knowledge and deep understanding of English language, literature, and linguistics; developing students’ language and communication skills through employing a theory and technology-enhanced approach to teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing; cultivating students’ critical and creative thinking skills and fostering their research capabilities; conducting theoretical, empirical, practical, and comparative research on the English language, literature, and linguistics; exploiting the intersection and mutual benefits between the English language/ linguistics and modern technological applications.
Areas of Concentration
The program concentrates on the courses on English literature ranging
from the old period to the postmodern period encompassing all
representative works so that the students can attain a complete insight
into understanding the various literary trends, tendencies, and
movements. Simultaneously, they will be able to appreciate the body of
literary works critically.
Career Opportunities
There are myriad of jobs that you can do with a degree in English.
Studying English prepares you for a diverse range of professional
fields, including teaching, journalism, publishing, media, and fine
arts. You can also get jobs in the entertainment, public relations,
non-profit and even technology fields. In fact, there are actually a
vast number of careers you can build with an English major. Good
communication skills are incredibly important to employers, and learning
how to communicate well is an integral part of majoring in English. You
also learn how to research, think critically, and use your creativity
with all super employable skills.
One who passes B.A. (Hons.) in English with CGPA 3.0 and above has a
fair chance to qualify in BCS and other lucrative jobs in both the
public and private sectors.
Admission Requirements
- GPA of at least 2.5 (or 2nd division) in both SSC and HSC exams.
- GPA of at least 2.00 either in SSC or HSC exam but the total GPA of SSC & HSC must be at least 6.00.
- O-level with at least 5 subjects and A-level with at least 2 subjects in which there must be at least ‘B’ grades or GPA 4.00 in 4 subjects and ‘C’ grades or GPA 3.50 in the remaining 3 subjects.
- North American High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Direct admission for students having GPA 5 in both SSC & HSC, 5 “A’s” in O-Level and 3 “A’s” in A-Level.
Course Structure
| Course Category | No. of Courses | Credit per Course | Total Credits |
| General Education(GED) | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Second /Foreign Language | 1 | 3 | 03 |
| Language and Linguistics | 9 | 3 | 27 |
| Major | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Thesis | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Minor | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Total | 126 | ||
Degree Requirements
- Completion of 126.0 credit hours.
- Passing of all courses individually and maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Financial Information
| Particulars | Unit Cost (in Tk.) | Total (in Tk.) | Mode of Payment |
| Admission Fee + Form Fee | 10500 | 10500 | Once |
| Tuition Fee (Per Credit) (Total 126 credits) | 1600 | 201600 | Semester- wise |
| Registration Fee | 5000 | 40000 | Semester-wise |
| Internship Registration Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Library Fee | 2000 | 2000 | Once |
| Lab. Fee | 500 | 4000 | Semester-wise |
| Student Activities Fee | 500 | 4000 | Semester-wise |
| Total | 262100 |
List of Courses
| Particulars | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
GED Core Courses |
ENG 100 | Remedial English | 0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
| ENG 102 | English II Oral and Written Communication | 3 | |
| GED 119 | History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh | 3 | |
| GED 117 | Functional Bangla | 3 | |
| GED 107 | Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology | 3 | |
| GED 111 | Computer Fundamentals and Web Technology | 3 | |
| Program Major Courses | ENG 401 | Old English Literature in Translation | 3 |
| ENG 402 | Medieval English Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 403 | Renaissance English Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 404 | Introduction to Poetry | 3 | |
| ENG 405 | Introduction to Prose and Drama | 3 | |
| ENG 406 | Shakespearean Drama | 3 | |
| ENG 407 | Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama | 3 | |
| ENG 408 | Restoration and 18th Century English Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 409 | Romantic Poetry | 3 | |
| ENG 410 | English Novel from Austen to Hardy | 3 | |
| ENG 411 | Victorian Prose and Poetry | 3 | |
| ENG 412 | American Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG 413 | American Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG 414 | Modern English Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 415 | South Asian Literature in English | 3 | |
| ENG 416 | African and Caribbean Literature in English | 3 | |
| ENG 417 | Critical Theory& Criticism | 3 | |
| ENG 418 | Colonial and Post-Colonial Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 419 | Classics in Translation | 3 | |
| ENG 420 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| ENG 421 | Thesis | 6 | |
| Language and Linguistics Courses | ENG 201 | Spoken English and Phonetics | 3 |
| ENG 202 | Reading & Writing | 3 | |
| ENG 203 | Developing Vocabulary | 3 | |
| ENG 204 | English for Professional Purposes | 3 | |
| ENG 205 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | |
| ENG 206 | English Language Teaching (ELT) | 3 | |
| ENG 207 | Fundamentals of Sociolinguistics | 3 | |
| ENG 208 | Teaching Language through Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 209 | Academic Writing | 3 | |
| ENG 210 | Teaching Second Language Skills | 3 | |
| ENG 211 | Language and Media | 3 | |
| ENG 212 | Discourse Analysis | 3 | |
| Second/Foreign Language Courses | FLN 101 | Foreign Language Spanish | 3 |
| FLN 102 | Foreign Language French | 3 | |
| FLN 103 | Foreign Language Japanese | 3 | |
| Minor Courses | ENG 301 | Introduction to Bangla Literature | 3 |
| ENG 302 | History of English Literature | 3 | |
| ENG 303 | History of England | 3 | |
| ENG 304 | Western Philosophy | 3 |
