Program Mission
As turns the 21st century, the world is abuzz out there with English language learners. They are quite numerous and they defy all barriers-age, sex, creed, religion, occupation, nationalism- you name them. Similarly, the divergence of their needs for learning English is staggering-English for academic purpose, for business, for hospitality, for medicine, or simply for survival. This makes one thing clear-we need plenty of good English teachers. We respond to this challenge by designing a curriculum that hits the right amalgam of ELT knowledge produced in the ‘ENL’, ‘ESL, and of course in the ‘EFL’ countries. We also propose to radicalize our ELT program by incorporating into it a good dose of theory and criticism, whose absence has so far made ELT notorious across the world. By way of a quick overview, we will cover, among others, syllabus & material design, methodology, testing, teaching the four general language skills, etc. in our program.
Total Credit Requirement
42 credits (for students with a 4-year BA degree in English) 48 credits (for students with a 3-year BA degree in English) and 66 credits for BA/BSc/BCom or equivalent in any discipline or BA (Pass Course) with substantial teaching experience
3 semesters: for 4-year BA students
4 semesters: for 3-year BA students.
6 semesters: for BA/BSc/BCom or equivalent in any discipline or BA (Pass Course) with substantial teaching experience
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirement for entry into MA in ELT programme is as follows:
BA (Hons.) in English from public universities with a minimum 2nd class
BA in English from private universities with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
BA/BSc/BCom or equivalent in any discipline or BA (Pass Course) with substantial teaching experience with at least 2nd division from any recognized university
Selection
Applicants will be interviewed by a committee comprising the Chairperson and other senior faculty members. A list of candidates found suitable in the interview will be sent to the Admissions Committee for approval.
The final list will be published after the approval of the Admissions Committee. Selected candidates then have to go through the advising process and complete financial formalities for admission.
Tuition Fees
Students are required to pay initial admission tuition, and computer lab fees. The current fees structure is:
Items Amount Admission Fee 11,000
Tuition Fee (Per Credit) 2,800
Library Fee (Per Semester) 500
Lab Fee (Per Semester) 500
Student Activities Fee (Per Semester) 500
For 42 credits:
Admission -TK. 11000
Tuition fee (42X2800) -TK. 1,17,600
Lab fee & activities (4 X 1500) -TK. 6000
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Total -TK. 134,600
For 48 credits:
Admission -TK. 11000
Tuition fee (48X2800) -TK. 1,34,400
Lab fee & activities (6 X 1500) -TK. 9000
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Total -TK. 1,54,400
For 66 credits:
Admission -TK. 11000
Tuition fee (66X2800) -TK. 184,800
Lab fee & activities (6 X 1500) -TK. 9000
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Total -TK. 2,04,800
Payment is made at the beginning of each semester according to the courses a student registers for. However, in special cases, students may pay in installments.
Merit Scholarships/Financial Aid:
EWU has generous merit scholarships/financial aid programs. Taka 324,284,12 was awarded to 1,168 students in 2007. Full-year tuition waiver merit scholarships are awarded to the top 10% students of each batch (minimum CGPA 3.97) who have completed at least 21 credits during the immediate past year. The scholarships are extendable, subject to fulfillment of the requirement in above.
When two siblings (brother/sister with the same parents) study simultaneously at East West University, the second sibling is entitled to a half-tuition waiver. However, both must be admitted full-time into regular programs. The benefit commences on the date of admission of the second sibling and ceases on the discontinuation of the study of any one of them, after his/her graduation or for any other reason. This benefit may extend up to the third sibling under the above-mentioned conditions. The facility will be discontinued if any student violates the code of conduct and/or if his/her CGPA falls below 3.00.
Admission Form
Admission form, along with prospectus, is available for Tk. 600/-. Completed admission form must include attested copies of Marks Sheets, Certificates/Testimonials of SSC, HSC, or "O" & "A" levels, Bachelor, Master’s and 2 copies of passport-size photographs.
MA in ELT