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VU BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme: all 4 semesters

Every course in BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) at Virtual University, semester by semester, with credit hours and prerequisites.

Faculty of Arts 2 years · 4 semesters Checked against vu.edu.pk on 18 Oct 2026
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Semester 1

5 required
BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) semester 1: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
EDU406 Critical Thinking and reflective Practice
None 3
ENG505 Language Learning Theories
None 3
ENG511 Psycholinguistics
None 3
ENG512 Bilingualism
None 3
ENG518 Research Methodology in ELT
None 3

Semester 2

5 required
BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) semester 2: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG513 Language Teaching Methods
None 3
ENG514 Teaching of Listening and Speaking Skills
None 3
ENG515 Teaching of Reading and Writing Skills
None 3
ENG529 Technology in Language Teaching
None 3
MGT501 Human Resource Management
None 3

Semester 3

5 required
BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) semester 3: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG498 Field Work
None 3
ENG516 Teaching Business Communication
None 3
ENG517 Computer Assisted Language Learning
None 3
ENG523 Discourse Analysis
None 3
PSY403 Social Psychology
None 3

Semester 4

5 required
BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) semester 4: required courses
Required Prerequisite Credit hours
ENG499 Capstone Project
None 3
ENG519 Curriculum Design
None 3
ENG524 Critical Discourse Analysis
None 3
ENG527 Language and Gender
None 3
MCM304 Mass Media in Pakistan
None 3

From the BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme on vu.edu.pk. Last checked 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

4 years · 8 semesters

BS English (Applied Linguistics)

The 4-year program, with 8 semesters. Semesters 1 to 4 here have the same courses as its semesters 5 to 8.

See the BS English (Applied Linguistics) scheme

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4 years

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2 years

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1 year

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2 years

Questions about BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics)

The study scheme on vu.edu.pk is the official version.

How many semesters is BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) at VU?

BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) has 4 semesters over 2 years. BS English (Applied Linguistics) has 8 semesters over 4 years.

Which courses are in semester 1 of BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics)?

Required: EDU406 Critical Thinking and reflective Practice, ENG505 Language Learning Theories, ENG511 Psycholinguistics, ENG512 Bilingualism, ENG518 Research Methodology in ELT.

Where does this study scheme come from?

From the BS-Lateral English (Applied Linguistics) study scheme on vu.edu.pk, last checked on 18 Oct 2026. If vu.edu.pk or VULMS shows something different, they are correct.

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