BA in English Studies and BEd in TESOL

Dual-degree program merging English Studies with TESOL to develop specialist language educators equipped for modern, interdisciplinary educational contexts.

Description (points)
• Five-year integrated structure combining literary studies, linguistics, pedagogy, research, TESOL methods, and practicum-based learning.
• Builds competence in language teaching, curriculum development, literacy studies, ICT-based instruction, analytical skills, and cross-cultural communication.
• Internship-focused design embeds sustained school/organization-based experience.
• Education 4.0 orientation trains students as creators, reflective practitioners, and adaptive educators.
• Optional minor in IT or STEAM expands professional scope and interdisciplinary capability.

Curricular structure (summary)

Year 1 – Semester 1
Teaching Profession; General English; English Literature I; Current Issues in TESOL; Introduction to Linguistics; Statistics for Research.

Year 1 – Semester 2
General Nepali; Educational Psychology; English Literature II; Applied English Grammar; ELT Methods; Digital Literacy.

Year 2 – Semester 1
Curriculum Development; Literary Criticisms; South Asian Literature in English; Literacy & Language Teaching I; Teacher Professional Development; Academic Writing.

Year 2 – Semester 2
Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills; Cross-cultural Readings; Literature & Language Teaching II; Teaching Grammar & Vocabulary; Teaching-learning Materials; Educational Research.

Year 3 – Semester 1
Measurement & Evaluation; Nepali Literacy Writings in English; Rhetoric & Communication Skills; Educator Language Competence; Teaching Literature; Research Project I.

Year 3 – Semester 2
Contemporary Narrative & Literature; Critical Intellectual Tradition; ICT in ELT; Research Project II; Internship (service-based).

Year 4 – Semester 1
Gender & Social Issues; Teaching English for Young Learners; ESP/CLIL; Practicum; Independent Study.

Year 4 – Semester 2
Eastern Philosophical Studies; Research Project I; Internship (service-based); Content Writing/Creative Writing; Classroom Management & Discourse Analysis.

Year 5 – Semester 1
Children’s Literature; Translation Studies / Media–Film–Theatre Studies; Research Project II; Independent Study; Practicum.

Year 5 – Semester 2
Minor I (optional, 15 credits).

Eligibility (points)
• Minimum D+ in all Grade 12 subjects and CGPA ≥ 1.8.
• Or second division in 10+2/PCL/equivalent in any discipline.