The connection between Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) and the teaching of English has a very long history. FCCU evolved from the Mission School which was established in 1849 as the first English-medium school in Lahore. In 1864 a College section was started, which was later renamed Forman Christian College after its founder. By 1901, FCC had started MA English classes. The English Department has benefitted from the teaching of great scholars such as Dr HC Velte, Dr FM Velte, Rev HD Griswold, Dr EJ Sinclair and Dr SL Sheets. The graduates of the English Department have distinguished themselves as writers, poets, civil servants, judges, lawyers, diplomats, politicians, and entrepreneurs.
The MPhil English is a two year evening program and is aimed both at students continuing their education as well as in-service practitioners who want to upgrade their qualification. As an evening program, many current teachers will be able to benefit from it. The program has a number of objectives. It will advance the level of English communication and fluency skills within Pakistan and develop well-groomed leadership for research and publication in English. It will improve philological and pedagogical practices in English in the country and enhance ethical values by ensuring original work in the field. It will emphasize the importance of English language and literature through both local and global interactions. MPhil English graduates will be equipped with analytical and critical research approaches to face the challenges of today’s world. The program will carry on FCCU’s rich legacy of research and quality teaching.
Admission Criteria
A 4-year BA (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University in the discipline of English with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA and 130 credit hours
OR
A Conventional MA in English with a minimum of 45% marks
- – The first question will assess the applicants’ understanding of Literary Theory and Criticism, and their ability to analyze a literary text using given theoretical and critical approaches.
- – The second question will assess the applicants’ prior training in Research Methods, and their potential to independently write a graduate level research paper.
Dr Waseem Anwar
Professor
PhD (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA)
MPhil (Punjab University)
PG Diploma TEIL (British Council, UGC and AIOU)
MA (Punjab University)
Room D-09, Peter J David Building
Ext: 432
Dr Nukhbah Langah
Associate Professor
PhD (University of Leeds, UK)
MA (University of Warwick, UK)
Room E-124, Business and Social Sciences Building
Ext: 676
Dr Naveed Rehan
Associate Professor
PhD English (Idaho State University, USA)
MA English (Montana State University, USA)
MA French (University of the Punjab, PK)
DELF (Alliance Française de Lahore)
Room F-116, Hamid Saeed Faculty Block
Ext: 858
Dr Naila Sahar
Assistant Professor
PhD (State University of New York, Buffalo NY. USA)
Fulbright scholar (2013-2018)
MPhil ( Government College University, Lahore)
Room # 113, Faculty Block
Ext: 834
Dr Muhammad Waqar Azeem
Assistant Professor
PhD English Literature, State University of New York, Binghamton, US
Fulbright Fellow 2014-19
Room # 114, Faculty Block
Ext: 835
Dr Fatima Syeda
Chairperson & Assistant Professor
PhD (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Room 118, Faculty Block
Ext: 852
Alvina Wasim
Assistant Professor
MPhil Linguistics (University of Management & Technology, Lahore)
MA English Language and Literature (Peshawar University, Peshawar)
Room D-01, Peter J David Building
Dr Faiza Zaheer
Assistant Professor
PhD in English Literature (University of Management & Technology, Lahore)
MA & MPhil (Government College University, Lahore)
Diplomas in E.L.T & Linguistics (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Room D-08, Peter J David Building
Ext: 478
Rehana John
Assistant Professor
MPhil ELT, MA (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore)
MA (Punjab University, Lahore)
Room D-05, Peter J David Building
Jacqoline J Austin
Assistant Professor
MA TESL (University of Mississippi, USA)
MA English Literature (Forman Christian College, Lahore)
Room 023, Adjacent to Sinclair Hall
Qurra-tul-Aen Liaqat
Assistant Professor
PhD English Language and Literature (in progress) (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MPhil English Literature
MA English Literature
MA TESOL
Room A-16, Seemi Tajammul Building
Azeem Alphonce
Assistant Professor
MPhil TESL (Beaconhouse National University, Lahore)
MA ELT (National University of Modern Languages)
MA English Literature (Punjab University, Lahore)
PGD ELT (AIOU, Islamabad)
MBA (Preston University)
Room D-01, Peter J David Building
Nadia Iftikhar
Assistant Professor
MPhil in English Literature (GCU, Lahore)
MA in English (Forman Christian College, Lahore)
MA in Journalism (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Room A-163, Seemi Tajammul Building
Rabia Wasif
Assistant Professor
MPhil in English Literature (Kinnaird College for Women University)
Room A-160, Seemi Tajammul Building
Aleena Karim
Lecturer
MA Literature and Film (University of Birmingham, UK)
Room A-163, Seemi Tajammul Building
Salient Features
- Research along with profound insight into modern and contemporary literary theory and criticism is the forte of FCCU’s MPhil English program
- The courses which we offer are unique and usually not offered in other institutions
- We conduct symposia, one day conferences, where students present their research papers and articles
- English Department publishes its own literary journal – JELLS
- Our students are encouraged to participate in interuniversity, national and international conferences
- FCCU can also proudly claim that it has hosted first Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference in October 2017
Please click here to view the fee structure
Funding Options
- PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students
Dr Muhammad Waqar Azeem
Assistant Professor
PhD English Literature, State University of New York, Binghamton, US
Fulbright Fellow 2014-19
Room # 114, Faculty Block
Ext: 835
Admission Timeline:
| A | Admissions Begin | July 12, 2021 |
| B | Last Date for Submission of Form | August 31, 2021 |
| C | Admission Test | Date: September 7, 2021 Time: 10am-12noon Venue: E-25 |
| D | Interview | Date: September 13, 2021 (For all the updates check university website) Time: 10am onwards Venue: Office Chairperson English Department (E-118) |
| E | Merit List | September 20, 2021 |
| F | Last Date for Fee Submission | October 1, 2021 |
| G | Classes Begin | October 4, 2021 |
Required Documents:
1. An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
2. In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
3. An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
4. In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
5. A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
6. Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and / or 2-year Conventional Masters degree
7. FCCU students need to attach the attested copy of their official Baccalaureate transcript
8. Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester
9. Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
10. Two reference letters
11. Statement of purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College
12. Two recent passport-sized photographs
13. One copy each of the student’s CNIC and of the father/guardian
14. Receipt of the application processing fee (Rs. 3500)
Students have to submit admission application online and through TCS also on Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600 by September 10, 2021.
In case of any query, contact shineross@fccollege.edu.pk