Bachelor of English and Communication Studies

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Eligibility Criteria

Pass the Grade 12 examination with at least a CGPA of 1.8, and secure a minimum of D grade in all subjects in both Grade 11 and Grade 12.

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Curriculum Structure

Semester I

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 101	Critical and Creative Writing	3
BEC 102	Approaches to Literary Studies	3
BEC 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3
BEC 302	Introduction to Communication Studies	3
BEC 304	English Language: Past, Present, and Future	3
	Total	15

Semester II

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 104	Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics	3
BEC 112	History of Science	3
BEC 113	Nepal Studies	3
BEC 306	Intercultural Communication	3
BEC 322	Writing for the Media	3
	Total	15

Semester III

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 106	Civic Responsibility, Diversity, and Ethnicity	3
BEC 108	Computer Application	3
BEC 117	Cultural Anthropology	3
BEC 307	International Business Communication	3
BEC 346	Journalism: Theory and Practice	3
	Total	15

Semester IV

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 137	Humanities through the Arts	3
BEC 138	History of Knowledge	3
BEC 140	Methods of Research	3
BEC 323	Writing for Tourism, Culture, and Country Promotion	3
BEC 326	Environmental Issues, Communication, and the Media	3
	Total	15

Semester V

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 109	Written and Oral Communication	3
BEC 327	Introduction to Linguistics	3
BEC 328	Introduction to Translation	3
BEC 335	Literatures in English	3
BEC 418	Contemporary Rhetorical Theory	3
	Total	15

Semester VI

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 126	Law and Society	3
BEC 329	Business, Technical, and Literary Translation	3
BEC 332	Literary Theory and Criticism	3
BEC 339	Writing for Film, Radio, and Television	3
BEC 414	New Media	3
	Total	15

Semester VII

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 343	Analyzing Text	3
BEC 344	Conference Interpreting and Translation	3
BEC 345	Interpersonal Communication	3
BEC 403	Copy Editing	3
BEC 410	English for Teaching and Corporate Training	3
	Total	15

Semester VIII

Code	Course Title	Credit
BEC 309	English in the Workplace	3
BEC 351	Research Methodology in Communications Studies	3
BEC 315	Public Speaking	3
BEC 427	Language, Culture, and Society	3
BEC 428	Project Work	3
	Total	15

Course Outcome

Develop strong written and spoken English skills
Analyze literature, media, and cultural texts critically
Understand theories of communication and linguistics
Apply communication strategies in various contexts
Strengthen research, presentation, and public speaking skills
Gain media literacy and digital communication competence
Foster creativity, critical thinking, and ethical expression
Prepare for careers in media, education, PR, and content writing

More About This Program

The BECS program offers a unique combination of academic knowledge and professional skills. It is designed to produce graduates equipped with strong academic, technical, and practical competencies in English. The program addresses both national and global demands for skilled professionals, communicators, and academic enthusiasts in English.

Program Objectives

The main goals of the BECS program are to:

Enhance students’ analytical and critical thinking abilities
Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge from English and communication fields
Encourage value-based learning and expression
Strengthen both personal and professional development
Foster ethical responsibility and a lifelong learning mindset