Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Bachelor of Education in Teaching English to the Speaker of Other Languages (BA-BEd) is a dual degree program with inter/ multi/ transdisciplinary in nature. It comprises eight semesters, with courses on specialization and sub-specialization. There is a provision for major and minor course works based on the program requirements, defined by the specific program unit (department/school) to qualify for the degree. The duration of the degree is 4.5 years to 5 years based on the additional course works provision throughout the program. The program focuses on discourses of social and educational issues, and teacher preparation at KUSOED. It aims to transform the new generation by understanding the discourses of social and educational issues and promoting social justice through engaged pedagogy for future teachers and by engaging in social, literary and educational issues for futuristic citizens. The program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively implement them in their social and diverse contexts. The program will also foster students' critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and ethical values as they prepare to become lifelong learners, educators and social entrepreneurs. The program allows students to combine their interests and passions with their professional goals and aspirations through dual or multi/inter/transdisciplinary options.
Eligibility
A minimum D+ grade in each Grade 12 subject, with a minimum CGPA of 1.8 OR
A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL or equivalent in any discipline.
Curricular Structure
First Year First Semester
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Course Title
Credit Hours
1
The Teaching Profession
3
2
General English
3
3
English Literature I
3
4
Current Issues in TESOL
3
5
Introduction to Linguistics
3
6
Statistics for Research (Foundation Courses)
3
First Year Second Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
General Nepali
3
2
Educational Psychology
3
3
English Literature II
3
4
Applied English Grammar
3
5
ELT Methods
3
6
Digital Literacy (Foundation Courses)
3
Second Year First Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Curriculum Development
3
2
Literacy Criticisms
3
3
South Asian Literature in English
3
4
Literacy and Language Teaching I
3
5
Teachers Professional Development
3
6
Academic Writing (Foundation Courses)
3
Second Year Second Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
3
2
Cross-cultural Readings
3
3
Literature and Language Teachings II
3
4
Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary Items
3
5
Teaching Learning Materials
3
6
Educational Research (Foundation Courses)
3
Third Year First Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Measurement and Evaluation
3
2
Nepali Literacy Writings in English
3
3
Rhetoric and Communication Skills
3
4
Educator Language Competence
3
5
Teaching Literature
3
6
Research Project I
3
Third Year Second Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Contemporary Narrative and Literature
3
2
Critical Intellectual Tradition
3
3
Use of ICT in ELT
3
4
Research Project II
3
5
Intern Service Based
3
Fourth Year First Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Gender and Social Issues
3
2
Teaching English for Young Learners
3
3
English for Specific Purpose/EDTE 412 CLIL
3
4
Practicum
3
5
Independent Study
3
Fourth Year Second Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Eastern Philosophical Studies
3
2
Research Project I
3
3
Intern Service-based
3
4
Content Writing Skills / EDES 412 Creative Writings
3
5
Classroom Management and
Presentation Skills/EDTE 414 Classroom Discourse
Analysis
3
Fifth Year First Semester
SN
Course Title
Credit Hours
1
Children's Literature
3
2
Translation Studies/EDES 414 Media,
Film and Theatre Studies
