The Handbook of English Language Education in Nepal

This book takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore wide-ranging topics from applied linguistics, education, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. It presents a comprehensive overview of English language education since its importation to Nepal. This volume covers ELE politics and policy, theories and pedagogies, English as a medium of instruction, English teachers professional development, multilingualism, and linguistic ecology, perspectives on equity, diversity and inclusion, and ELT and technology. Comprising of scholarly discussions on emerging ELE issues in contemporary Nepal, the chapters explore various aspects of theoretical, and pedagogical considerations of English Language Education (ELE). While delving in the growing future of English in Nepal, it also presents analytical case studies of its controversial present and past practices. It sheds light on its development, shifting paradigms, present state of affairs, as well as the status of English in conjunction with the national language, Nepali, and other indigenous languages. This book will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of Education, Linguistics, and teacher training institutions. It will be an essential read for those involved in English language education, applied linguistics, EIL/WE/ELF, ESL/TESOL/ELT, and TEFL, teachers, teacher educators, teacher trainees and international aid organizations.