SASS - School of Arts and Social Sciences
GIFT School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), GIFT University Gujranwala was established in 2002. SASS has had a long and successful history and is one of the more popular faculties in GIFT University. SASS is fast evolving into a research oriented faculty which has expanded its ambit to Doctoral programs and is continuously expanding its academic range. SASS has a firm reputation, which is based upon the alumni members who are serving in prime academic positions in and around Gujranwala.
SASS is a modern and vibrant academic faculty, which is guided by the principles of progressive inter-disciplinary research, quest for academic excellence and the need to produce responsible citizens in all walks of life. SASS promotes academic learning with a sense of deep engagement with society and culture. SASS encourages its students to think critically, study and evaluate society and culture in which they live and explore new relationships between academic knowledge and its cultural application. Co-existence of creative exploration and academic discipline is the hallmark of SASS.
SASS consists of the following departments
1- Department of English
2- Department of Islamic Studies
3- Department of Media Studies
4- Department of Psychology
Programs Offered
English
- Masters in English Language & Literature (MA English)
- Masters of Studies or Master of Philosophy in English (MS / MPhil English)
Islamic Studies
- Masters of Studies or Master of Philosophy in Islamic Studies (MS / MPhil IS)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies (PhD IS)
Mass Comm and Media Studies
About School of Arts and Social Sciences
Permanent Faculty
Dr. Surriya Shaffi Mir
Dean & Professor
PhD, English (UK)
MA, Linguistics & ELT (Leeds, UK)
MA, English (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, Education (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
BA (Hons.), English Literature (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 115
Email:surriya@gift.edu.pk
Dr. Mustafeez Ahmad Alvi
Professor & Director Arts and Social Sciences
PhD, Islamic Studies (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, Islamic Studies (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, Arabic Language (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, English Language (Islamia University, Bahawalpur)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 195
Email:mustafeez.alvi@gift.edu.pk
Department of English
Dr. Saqib Mahmood
Head of Department , Assistant Professor
PhD Applied Linguistics & TESOL (University of Huddersfield, UK)
MA TESOL (University of East London, UK)
MA English (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
Dr. Khair Muhammad Larik
Professor
PhD English Literature (Sindh University Pakistan)
Dr. Muhammad Babar Jamil
Assistant Professor
PhD English Literature (Northeast Normal University NENU China)
Mr. Muhammad Asad Habib
Assistant Professor
PhD (Linguistics) UMT Lahore - In Progress
MPhil (Linguistics) UMT Lahore
Dr. Taimur Kayani
Lecturer
PhD English Literature, Specialization in Theatre Studies (University of Putra Malaysia)
MPhil English (University of Punjab, Lahore)
Mr. Ahmad Mujtaba Ali
Lecturer
MPhil, Linguistics (Beaconhouse National University, Lahore)
MA, English (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 140
Email:mujtaba@gift.edu.pk
Department of Islamic Studies
Dr. Hafiz Mahmood Akhtar
Head of the Department & Professor
PhD, Quran (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, Arabic (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MA, Islamic Studies (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 195
Email:hafizmahmoodakhtar@gift.edu.pk
Dr. Muhammad Yusufi Faruqi
Professor
PhD, Islamic Jurisprudence (University of Exeter, UK)
MA, Islamic Studies (University of Karachi)
MA, Arabic (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
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Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Um-E-Laila
Assistant Professor
PhD Psychology (Quaid-e-Azam University)
MSc Psychology (Punjab University)
Ms. Fouzia Hassan
Lecturer
MSc Psychology (Punjab University)
Department of Media Studies
Mr. Tahir J Malik
Head of Department & Assistant Professor
MS, Mass Communication (Oklohomastate University, USA)
MA, Journalism (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 177
Email:tahir.malik@gift.edu.pk
Mr. Kashif Khurshid
Instructor
PGD, Mass Communication (University of Bedfordshire, UK)
MSC, Mass Communication (NUML University, Islamabad)
Ph: +92 55 3892989 Ext. 177
Email:muhammad.kashif@gift.edu.pk
Mr. Waqas Mahmood
Instructor
MPhil Mass Communication (UOG)
MA Mass Communication (UOG)
Visiting Faculty
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Gondal
Phd Pakistan Studies (Punjab University, Lahore)
Mr. Muhammad Abdullah Noman
MPhil English (Government College University, Lahore)
MA English (Government College University, Lahore)
Mr. Naeem Ullah
MPhil English (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
PGD ELT (Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad)
MA English (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Mr. Afeef Tahir Butt
MPhil English (Beaconhouse National University, Lahore)
MA English (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Ms. Sadia Abdul Qayyum
MA English Literature and Modernity (London Metropolitan University, UK)
MA English (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Mr. Rizwan Ullah Ejaz
MPhil English (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
MA English Language and Literature (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Ms. Musharraf Ashraf
MPhil English (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
MBA (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge)
MEd (University of Sargodha)
MA English Language and Literature (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Dr. Muhammad Akram Virik
PhD, Islamic Studies (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
MPhil, Islamic Studies (A.I.O.U, Islamabad)
MA, Islamic Studies (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
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Mr. Ammar Khan Nasir
MPhil Islamic Studies (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
MA English (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
Hafiza Sumera Rabia
MPhil Isalmic Studies (Punjab University, Lahore)
Mr. Muhammad Ishfaq
MPhil Islamiyat (Sargodha University, Gujranwala)
Hafiz Waseem Abbas
MPhil Islamiyat (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Mr. Syed Anzar Mahmood
MA Islamic Studies (University of Sargodha)
LLB (Hons) Shariah & Law (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
Hafiz Farhan Arshad
MPhil Islamiyat (GIFT University, Gujranwala)
Mr. Khurram Ahmad Saeed
MA Political Science (University of the Punjab, Lahore)
LLB (Pakistan Law College, Lahore)
Mr. Mohsin Ali
MPhil Political Science (UOG, Gujranwala)
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Masters in English has always been one of the popular choices of study, but GIFT has made it even better with their unique course curriculum. The faculty is top notch and the way they take you through this study course makes it much more enjoyable and refreshing. The MA English program opens up a number of career opportunities, such as civil superior services, media, customer services and public relations among others. GIFT’s mode of instruction is invaluable in helping you secure a rewarding career.
Sadia Mustafa
MA English
Fall 2014
A number of students are showing growing interest in Islamic Studies. I opted for this study course because I wish to become an Islamic scholar and project a true picture of the Islamic faith. This study course is conducted by an experienced faculty and signing up for this subject has truly been an enlightening experience. It is also a great start for students looking forward to pursuing their doctorate.
Sumaira Rabia
MPhil Islamic Studies
Spring 2014
GIFT University makes available scholarships and financial assistance in the form of tuition fee waivers and interest-free loans to eligible students. Information on the various scholarships and schemes of financial assistance is given below. If a student qualifies to receive more than one scholarship/financial assistance, he/she will be awarded the one with the maximum benefit to him. Unless specified otherwise, the information applies to all programs offered by the University.
The Social Integration Program-previously known as the Social Internship Program (SIP) of the GIFT University Gujranwala emphasizes the value of service with others, rather than the commonly accepted concept of service to others. The goal is to create "better communities" in the Region by encouraging students to serve their communities. The program also aims to promote active citizenship by making social action a fundamental part of every student’s life. The program is currently conceived as 3 credit hour program for all undergraduate associate degree programs students. This program establishes its linkage with our National Education Policy-2009 that recognizes the community services as “Social Sector Industry” and is aligned with the HEC’s Social Integration Outreach Program.
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