Welcome to Dhaka International University
Welcome to DIU

INTRODUCTION



This department generally aims at providing students with exposure to the areas and aspects of English language, literature and cultural studies. It specifically seeks to further refine students’ sensibilities, sharpen their critical faculty and equip them with the knowledge and skills that will make them qualified and capable persons for the challenging world.

English literature degree programs center on the literature of the Anglophone world. In an English literature program, students learn about the history and structure of the English language and linguistics, develop their writing and rhetoric skills and study the literary genius including William Shakespeare, John Milton, Herman Melville, William Wordsworth, Chinua Achebe and many more. The degree involves reading many types of dramas, novels, short stories, essays and poems.

Students who have earned a degree in English literature might end up working in diversified careers home and abroad within academic circles and beyond.

Why Study English at the Department of English?

Digital Literacy and New Media

Modern English studies are no longer limited to traditional literature. Now our department focuses on:

digital humanities, 
media studies,
AI and writing technologies,
online communication,
multimodal literacy.

Research and Critical Inquiry

Our programs encourage research-oriented learning through critical inquiry, academic writing, presentations, and participation in scholarly activities.

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Skills

The curriculums are designed following Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles to ensure the development of analytical, communicative, ethical, and professional competencies.

Interdisciplinary Nature

English today overlaps with culture, philosophy, politics, gender studies, media, psychology, and globalization.

The interdisciplinary nature of the programs under this department enables students to explore literature and language in relation to culture, history, society, identity, and global issues.

Leadership and Social Responsibility

This department seeks to develop socially responsible graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to local and global communities.

Career Diversity

You can expand beyond “academia," if you undertake our programs.

Possible sectors:

ELT and education,
journalism and media,
content writing,
corporate communication,
civil service,
NGOs and development sectors,
publishing,
translation and interpretation,
creative industries

Global and Cultural Perspective

Our programs promote intercultural awareness and global perspectives through the study of diverse literary and cultural traditions.

The Department of English at DIU is committed to producing intellectually competent, ethically aware, and globally engaged graduates through an interdisciplinary and research-oriented curriculum. By integrating literary studies, linguistics, cultural analysis, communication skills, and contemporary digital practices, the department prepares students for higher studies, professional careers, and meaningful participation in an interconnected world.

DEPARTMENT HEAD

Arif Ahmad Assistant Professor & Chairman [email protected]

I warmly welcome you to the Department of English at Dhaka International University. Established during the 1995-96 session in Dhanmondi, our department proudly flourishes as one of the founding pillars within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, now at the permanent campus of Badda. For nearly three decades, our corridors of Jigatola, Green Road (in the past) and Satarkul (at present) have been trying hard to maintain a world-class standard in order to equip its graduates with such knowledge and skill so as to meet the needs of a globalized world and its challenges.

The Department is proud of its history of offering the MA and BA in English programs. In order to achieve this goal, the department works relentlessly to improve its curriculum and stay up to date with the most recent advancements in all areas and tracks within the specialism, both qualitatively and analytically. In addition to its core courses of Language and Literature, the BA Honours program currently includes a wide range of Contemporary Genre, Applied Linguistics, Digital Literacy Skill, Job-Centered and General Education courses. Now, those who are smarter students—rather than only those with resources—have the opportunity to work on research subjects that interest them in both the Honours and Master's programs. With a thousand students who are highly engaged in their academic work and extracurricular activities and twenty-five staff members who possess exceptional academic credentials, we are now adequately fortified.

Make the most of the links on this page if you are an undergraduate student visiting it. View faculty profiles to find out more about their backgrounds and discover how to get in touch with them. In order to fulfill its 10-year plan and beyond, our department is actively moving forward with its implementation. With materials conveniently housed within the university's main library building, students don't have to go far to access them. During the gaps between classes, this arrangement makes effective study sessions possible. Our department also has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Our campus is going greener, and we're starting with the hallways and library. I personally invite you to witness these improvements.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • Ensure academic and disciplinary excellence through quality teaching and learner-centered pedagogical approaches that develop strong knowledge and critical understanding of English language, literature and cultural studies.
  • Promote learner autonomy and lifelong learning through independent, reflective, and self-directed learning practices.
  • Develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills to address academic, professional, and socio-cultural and global challenges.
  • Foster effective communication skills and cultural awareness by enhancing learners’ ability to engage with diverse societies, cultures and global perspectives.
  • Encourage research engagement and scholarly practice through participation in research activities, academic writing, publications, and seminar or conference presentations.

FACILITIES

GALLERY

Our students engage themselves in various interesting extra curricular activities all through the year.

SYLLABUS

1st Semester 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0232-1101 Fundamentals of English 3 0232-1201 Introduction to Reading and Writing 3
0232-1102 Introduction to Listening and Speaking 3 0232-1202 Introduction to Drama and Theatre 3
0232-1103 History of English Literature 3 0232-1203 Introduction to Prose 3
0232-1104 Introduction to Poetry 3 0223-1204 Ethics and Moral Values 3
0611-1105 Fundamentals of Computer 3 0312-1205 Bangladesh Studies 3
      0232-1206 Viva-voce 1.5
  Total Credits 15   Total Credits 16.5
3rd Semester 4th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0232-2101 Introduction to Linguistics 3 0232-2201 Academic and Creative Writing 3
0232-2102 Ancient Epics in Translation 3 0232-2202 ELT Methodology: Principle and Practice 3
0232-2103 Chaucer to Shakespeare 3 0232-2203 Early Modern Literature 3
0222-2104 World History 3 0232-2204 Romantic Poetry 3
0232-2105 Bangla Language and Literature 3 0232-2205 Reading Novels through Theory 3
      0223-2206 Philosophical Thoughts 3
      0232-2207 Viva-voce 1.5
  Total Credits 15   Total Credits 19.5
5th Semester 6th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0232-3101 English for Professional Purposes 3 0231-3201 Translation Studies: Theory and Practice 3
0232-3102 Introduction to Sociolinguistics 3 0232-3202 Language Through Literature 3
0232-3103 Victorian Poetry and Novels 3 0232-3203 20th-Century British Poetry and Drama 3
0232-3104 19th-Century American Literature 3 0232-3204 20th-Century American Literature 3
0232-3105 Understanding Critical Theory 3 0314-3205 Critical Theory and Critical Applied Linguistics 3
0313-3106 Understanding Psychology 3 0232-3206 Media, Culture and Society 3
      0232-3207 Viva-voce 1.5
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 19.5
7th Semester 8th Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0520-4101  Environmental Studies 3 0321-4201 Ecocriticism to Environmental Justice 3
0232-4102 Technology-Enhanced Language Learning 3 0232-4202 Language and Intercultural Communication 3
0232-4103 Continental Literature 3 0232-4203 African and Caribbean Literature 3
0232-4104 Latin American Literature 3 0232-4204 Diaspora Literature 3
0232-4105 Modern Fiction 3 0322-4205 Postmodern Fiction 3
0232-4106 Research Methods in English Studies 3 0232-4206 Research Monograph/Colloquium/Project 3
      0232-4207 Viva-voce 1.5
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 19.5
Total Credit=141  
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits
0314-5101 Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice 3 0232-5201 Shakespearean Theory and Criticism 3
0300-5102 Gender Theory and Literature 3 0232-5202 20th Century Drama 3
0232-5103 20th Century Prose and Fiction 3 0232-5203 Contemporary Poetry 3
0232-5104 Continental Literature 3 0232-5204 Critical Reading of Literary Adaptations 3
0232-5105 Modern Trends in Literature 3 0232-5205 Sustainable Development and Bangladesh 3
0232-5106 Film Studies 3 0232-5206 Dissertation 3
  Total Credits 18   Total Credits 18
Total Credit = 36
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