Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOED) announces the launch of the Integrated Bachelor of English Studies and Bachelor of Education (TESOL) program, starting August 2024.
Offering Colleges (2)
The Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Bachelor of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (BA-BEd) is a dual degree program that is interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary in nature. Spanning eight semesters, it includes courses on specialization and sub-specialization. The program offers major and minor coursework based on the specific requirements defined by the relevant department or school. The degree takes between 4.5 to 5 years to complete, depending on additional coursework.
This program, offered at KUSOED, addresses social and educational issues while preparing future teachers. It aims to transform the new generation by fostering an understanding of social and educational discourses and promoting social justice through engaged pedagogy. Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to apply these principles in diverse social contexts.
Additionally, the program encourages critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and ethical values, preparing students to become lifelong learners, educators, and social entrepreneurs. It allows students to align their interests and passions with their professional goals through various interdisciplinary options.
Program Highlights
- Internship-Focused: Gain real-world experience and earn while you learn with our internship opportunities.
- Education 4.0 Ready: Our curriculum is designed to prepare you for the next generation of education, Education 4.0 which is beyond the transmission of knowledge, thereby enabling students as knowers, creators, implementers, and reflective practitioners.
- Minor in IT/STEAM: Broaden your horizons with an optional minor in Information Technology or STEAM Education.
- Educational Change: Be a part of the change in education with our innovative program.
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
Outline of the Curriculum
First Year First Semester
| SN | 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 |
3 |
| 3 | Research Project II | 3 |
| 4 | Independent Study | 3 |
| 5 | Practicum | 3 |
Fifth Year Second Semester
| SN | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Minor I (optional) | 15 |