English Language and Literature — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 38
- Degree
- bachelor
The English Language and Literature study plan at Sohar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 38 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 - Semester 1 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1121 | Reading & Writing | 4 |
| ENGL1122 | Grammar in Use | 4 |
| ENGL1123 | Listening & Speaking | 4 |
| TRAN1121 | Contrastive Grammar in Translation | 4 |
| ENGL1124 | English of Media (for Non-Arabic Speakers) Elective | 4 |
Level 1 - Semester 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1221 | Advanced Grammar | 4 |
| ENGL1222 | Advanced Reading | 4 |
| ENGL1223 | Advanced Writing | 4 |
| TRAN1221 | General Translation | 4 |
| ENGL1224 | English for Academic Purposes (for Non-Arabic Speakers) Elective | 4 |
Level 1 - Semester 3 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNIR1002 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| UNIR1001 | Oman and Islamic Culture | 2 |
Level 2 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL2121 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| ENGL2122 | Essay Writing | 4 |
| LING2123 | Phonetics & Phonology | 4 |
| ENGL2124 | Introduction to English Literature | 4 |
Level 2 - Semester 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL2222 | English Literary Texts | 4 |
| LING2223 | Morphology and Lexical Semantics | 4 |
| TRAN2221 | Media Translation | 4 |
| ENGL2231 | Arabic Literature in English Translations (for Non-Arabic Speakers) Elective | 4 |
| ENGL2234 | Basic Research Skills in English Language Studies | 3 |
Level 2 - Semester 3 2 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| UNIR2001 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
Level 3 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING3121 | Syntax | 4 |
| ENGL3122 | Literary Criticism | 4 |
| LING3123 | Modern Linguistics | 4 |
| LING3124 | Discourse Analysis | 4 |
Level 3 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL3221 | Poetry | 4 |
| LING3224 | Pragmatics | 3 |
| LING3223 | Sociolinguistics | 4 |
| ENGL3234 | Advanced Research Skills in English Language Studies | 4 |
Level 4 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM4112 | Rhetoric and Communication | 3 |
| PROJ4131 | Research Project - Part 1 | 4 |
| LING4113 | Language Acquisition and Learning | 4 |
| ENGL4122 | Drama | 4 |
Level 4 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING4221 | Stylistics | 4 |
| ENGL4212 | Methods of Teaching English | 3 |
| ENGL4223 | Fiction | 4 |
| PROJ4234 | Research Project - Part 2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about English Language and Literature
How many credit hours is English Language and Literature at Sohar University?
English Language and Literature at Sohar University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 38 courses.
How many years is English Language and Literature at Sohar University?
The study plan for English Language and Literature spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does English Language and Literature award?
English Language and Literature at Sohar University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.
Is English Language and Literature offered at other universities?
Yes, English Language and Literature is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.