Objectives of Department of English Language and Literature

   1. Enabling students to master the four basic language skills in the context of varied functions of communication and genres.
   2.  Training students to carry out critical analyses of linguistic and literary texts and to place them in their historical, philosophical, cultural, social, and global context.
    3.Providing students with a solid knowledge and understanding of English prose, poetry, fiction, and drama.
    4. Helping students acquire a sound understanding of major schools of language and literary criticism.
    5.Training students in doing academic research in accordance with standard research methodology with emphasis on creativity, and integrity.
    6.Helping students understand and relate to other cultures.
    7. Preparing students for employment in a competitive local and global market.
    8. Developing the students' transferable, practical, and professional skills  necessary for success in their future studies and in their careers.
    9.Providing students with the tools needed to access knowledge in their field of interest.

   10. Recruiting highly qualified faculty members who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and research.