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Kathmandu University School of Education offers programs in interdisciplinary areas with a special focus on teacher education to develop the human resources required for the nation-building with special reference to education and pedagogy. To address the shift in the educational processes, the School aims at developing skilled and visionary educational professionals. In the given context, this document discusses the rationale for the program of M Ed in ELT (One Year) program, eligibility for the prospective students, program structure, course descriptions, and student assessment modalities.

Need

Over the past five decades, Nepal has witnessed significant expansion in its education sector. While the number of educational institutions and academic disciplines has increased, this growth has not translated into substantial improvements in quality—particularly in teacher development and school education. Despite considerable investments by both public and private sectors, the outcomes in school education remain unsatisfactory.

One of the key challenges in improving students’ English language proficiency is the lack of well-trained English language teachers and quality ELT materials. This shortfall is largely due to a limited number of skilled teacher educators and materials developers. As the demand for competent ELT professionals—including teachers, trainers, and content creators—continues to rise, the need for targeted training becomes more urgent.

Recognizing this, Kathmandu University launched the M.Ed. in ELT (Two-Year) program in 2004. Since then, the program has made notable progress. Based on ongoing experience and feedback, the university continues to revise and refine the program’s structure, content, and delivery methods to stay current and effective.

Purpose

The M.Ed. in English Language Teaching (ELT) at Kathmandu University is designed to prepare qualified EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers, teacher educators, and ELT materials developers to enhance the quality of English language education in Nepal.

The program aims to produce graduates who can:

  • Apply up-to-date ELT theories and teaching methodologies in classroom settings.

  • Conduct small-scale, need-based research to address real-world ELT challenges.

  • Design and facilitate teacher training programs that address evolving educational needs.

  • Train both pre-service and in-service English language teachers for effective instruction.

  • Create relevant and adaptable ELT teaching and learning materials for current contexts.

Course Structure of M.Ed. in ELT

The M.Ed. in English Language Teaching (ELT) is a two-year program divided across four semesters. Students are required to complete a total of 54 credit hours, which includes 42 credits of coursework, a 3-credit internship, and 9 credits of research work. Each credit corresponds to a minimum of 16 contact hours within a semester. The course components are organized and distributed as follows:

Core Courses (6 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

EDUC 515

Theory and Practice in Education

3

EDUC 504

Research Methods in Education

3

Total

6

Specialization Courses (36 Credits)

Foundation Courses (18 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

EDEL 500

Academic Reading and Writing

3

EDEL 509

English Linguistics

3

EDEL 503

Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis

3

EDEL 506

English Fiction and Prose

3

EDEL 507

English Poetry and Drama

3

EDEL 508

Critical Traditions in English

3

Total (Foundation)

18

Professional Courses (18 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

EDEL 511

English Language Teaching Methods

3

EDEL 512

Second Language Acquisition

3

EDEL 513

Curriculum Design & Materials Development

3

EDEL 514

Applied Linguistics

3

EDEL 515

Evaluation and Testing in ELT

3

EDEL 519

Teacher Development

3

Total (Professional)

18

Elective Courses (3 Credits – Choose at least one)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

EDEL 501

Phonetics and Phonology

3

EDEL 502

Grammar and Semantics

3

EDEL 531

Classroom Studies and Action Research

3

EDEL 532

Literature in English Language Classrooms

3

EDEL 533

Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

3

EDEL 334

ICT in English Language Teaching and Learning

3

EDEL 535

ELT Management

3

EDEL 536

Critical Language Awareness

3

EDEL 537

Teaching English to Young Learners

3

EDEL 538

Teaching English to Adults

3

EDEL 539

Translation Studies

3

ELED 516

Statistical Techniques in ELT

3

Minimum Required

3

Practical Courses (9 Credits)

Course Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

EDEL 541

Internship

3

EDEL 544

Research Project I

3

EDEL 554

Research Project II

3

OR

EDEL 559

Dissertation

6

Total

9

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet at least one of the following academic qualifications:

  • BA in English with a minimum of second division or CGPA 2.0, or

  • B.Ed./PGDE in English with a minimum of second division or CGPA 2.0, or

  • BA in Linguistics (English) with a minimum of second division or CGPA 2.0, or

  • Master’s degree in any discipline, or

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with:

    • Minimum second division or CGPA 2.0, and

    • Minimum 5.5 band in IELTS or 70 in TOEFL.

In addition, all applicants must pass an interview and/or written test conducted by the School of Education.

Evaluation Mode

The faculty members who are teaching the courses are responsible for the internal evaluation. Continuous In-semester assessment carries 50% weightage and End Semester assessment carries 50%. The in-semester assessment consists of various tools and techniques. The end-semester assessment will be through a three-hour written examination. The nature of the end-semester may vary between theoretical courses and practical courses.

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