NUML

English Reader's Club (ERC)

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Focal Person: Ms. Zenab Jehangir

Vision

Kate Dicamillo has said," Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift". This gift is being offered to you by the newly established society of NUML Islamabad in the form of a reader's club. The aim of the club is to offer a platform to rediscover the true purpose of literature: a journey beyond rote memorization. According to Jeanette Winterson, "Books and doors are the same thing. You open them and you go through into another world." English readers' club members are ambitious to tell the members how they can travel through different worlds and how they can fuel their imaginations by just sitting and holding a book in their hands.

A Our motto is to promote the love of reading as well as writing and to provide a platform for all the book sniffers to share their thoughts and their respective opinions on various works of literature. The purpose of the reader's club is to encourage and support a love of reading among its members. We will achieve this by providing a platform for discussing and analyzing a variety of literary works, fostering critical thinking skills, and creating a welcoming space for readers to connect and share their passion for books.

We will achieve this by conducting various book reviews, literary circles and sessions in which not only members can participate but various literary figures and authors will be invited to who will undoubtedly grace our discussions with their invaluable insights. Through these activities, we hope to foster a community of readers who can appreciate the power of literature and engage in thoughtful discussions about it.

. a) Tenure:

The cabinet serves a one-year term, dissolving in December. Following this dissolution, the selection process for new cabinet members commences.

b) SOP of selection:

Every year in December, a selection process is held for constituting a new cabinet. Registered candidates are called for interviews in which they are evaluated based on pre-determined criteria, which include the candidate's academic record (CGPA), teacher recommendations, and relevant experience. Through this interview process, the most qualified students are selected for their respective positions.

Mandate and Actions/Activities

Mandate:

To create a welcoming space for members to explore, discuss, and appreciate literature together.
Creating an inclusive and respectful environment where members can engage in lively and thought-provoking discussions
To enhance the critical thinking and insights of the members and be able to provide depth insides of the books regarding different aspects
To motivate the members to interact with one another while refining their communication abilities, patience, and capacity to accept and acknowledge the perspectives of others while expressing one's own

Actions/activities:

Conduct panel discussions to explore different aspects regarding chosen books
Invite authors of chosen books or local literary figures for talks and Q&A sessions
Encourage a safe space for sharing diverse interpretations and engaging in healthy debate.
Dedicate time for members to share their own favorite reads and recommend them to others.
Conduct pop quizzes followed by distribution of gifts to the winners

Expected Outcomes:

Increased reading frequency and engagement through a selection of captivating books.
Deeper understanding and appreciation of literature through stimulating discussions.
Exploration of diverse genres, broadening literary horizons and personal preferences.
Enhanced capacity for critical thinking and forming informed opinions on the text.
Development of strong communication skills through discussion and sharing of interpretations.
Fostering a sense of belonging and connection among members who share a love of reading.
Creating a safe space for respectful exchange of diverse perspectives and ideas.
Inspiration for creative endeavors inspired by the discussed books.
Development of leadership skills through member-led discussions or volunteering for club activities.

" English readers' club members are ambitious to tell the members how they can travel through different worlds and how they can fuel their imaginations by just sitting and holding a book in their hands.

Our motto is to promote the love of reading as well as writing and to provide a platform for all the book sniffers to share their thoughts and their respective opinions on various works of literature. The purpose of the reader's club is to encourage and support a love of reading among its members. We will achieve this by providing a platform for discussing and analyzing a variety of literary works, fostering critical thinking skills, and creating a welcoming space for readers to connect and share their passion for books.

e Dicamillo has said," Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift". This gift is being offered to you by the newly established society of NUML Islamabad in the form of a reader's club. The aim of the club is to offer a platform to rediscover the true purpose of literature: a journey beyond rote

Vision

memorization. According to Jeanette Winterson, "Books and doors are the same thing. You open them and you go through into another world." English readers' club members are ambitious to tell the members how they can travel through different worlds and how they can fuel their imaginations by just sitting and holding a book in their hands.

mbitious to tell the members how they can travel through different worlds and how they can fuel their imaginations by just sitting and holding a book in their hands.

Vision