1. Qualify students in the fields of English Language and literature for professional employment. 2. Enhance students' abilities to develop research skills through critical and analytical thinking in the fields of Linguistics, English Literature and Literary theory. 3. Qualify students to achieve a high level of competence in both aural and written communication. 4. Involve students to participate in projects that help them serve the local community. 5. Facilitate autonomous learning to help students pursue graduate studies and careers.