The Bachelor of Arts in English, and Mass Communication & Journalism (BA-EMCJ) is an intensive four-year academic program offered by the Department of Languages and Mass Communication at Kathmandu University School of Arts (KUSOA). Aimed at producing human resources with specializations in English as well as Mass Communication and Journalism, Introduce students to the diverse fields of literary and cultural studies, encouraging scholarship and critical thinking in various interconnected areas. Hence, the curriculum of BA-EMCJ comprises core courses from English as well as Mass Communication and Journalism, and other courses from inter/multi-disciplinary areas. Students can choose courses from diverse areas within language, literature, journalism, professional communication, and academic writing that align with the discipline’s broad scope. The BA-EMCJ is designed to build students’ skills and knowledge for diverse professions.
Eligibility
- All applicants must have completed their high school (10+2) or equivalent education in any discipline.
- All candidates seeking admission must take an Entrance Examination as required by Kathmandu University.
Curricular Structure
Course Structure
First Year
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Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Semester I |
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ENGL 151 |
English I |
3 |
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NEPL 151 |
Nepali I |
3 |
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ENGS 101 |
Poetry |
3 |
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MEDS 104 |
Basic Journalism I |
3 |
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BMCJ 106 |
Introduction to Mass Communication and Journalism |
3 |
Semester II |
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ENGL 152 |
English II |
3 |
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NEPL 152 |
Nepali II |
3 |
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NEPS 151 |
Nepal Studies |
3 |
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ENGS 151 |
Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics |
3 |
|
MEDS105 |
Basic Journalism II |
3 |
Second Year
Semester III |
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PHIL 201 |
Philosophy |
3 |
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ENGL 203 |
Professional Writing |
3 |
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PSYC 202 |
Psychology |
3 |
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ENGS 203 |
British and American Fiction |
3 |
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MEDS 212 |
Photojournalism |
3 |
Semester IV |
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ENGS 251 |
Drama |
3 |
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ENGS 252 |
Nepali Writings in English |
3 |
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ENGL 255 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
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MEDS 209 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
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MEDS 253 |
Broadcasting and Digital Media |
3 |
Third Year
Semester V |
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ENGS 301 |
Literary Criticism |
3 |
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ENGS 302 |
Ethnographic and Life Writings |
3 |
|
ENGS 303 |
Rhetoric and Composition |
3 |
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MEDS 315 |
Film Studies |
3 |
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MEDS 317 |
Media Ethics and Law |
3 |
Semester VI |
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ENGS 351 |
Eco Writings and Criticism |
3 |
|
ENGS 352 |
South Asian Literature in English |
3 |
|
ENGS 353 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
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ACAW 351 |
Academic Writing |
3 |
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MEDS 351 |
Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing |
3 |
Fourth Year
Semester VII |
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ENGS 401 |
Trends in English Literature |
3 |
|
ENGS 402 |
Translation Studies |
3 |
|
ENGS 403 |
Indigenous/Ethnic Creations |
3 |
|
ENGS 404 |
Internship |
3 |
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ENGS 405 |
Diaspora, Migration, and Cosmopolitanism |
3 |
Semester VIII |
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ENGS 451 |
Creative Non-fiction (Travelogue, Essay etc.) |
3 |
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ENGS 452 |
Ageing, Gender, and Sexuality |
3 |
|
ENGS 453 |
Project Work |
6 |
|
MEDS 443 |
Advanced Journalism Practices |
3 |
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Total Credits for Graduation (4 years) |
120 |
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