Using trade books academically

Faculty in Nepal’s universities should give this idea serious consideration.

In two previous columns, I have advocated a flexible approach towards the medium language of teaching (September 29, 2023) and research (“The Language of Research”, February 10, 2018) in higher education in Nepal. In so doing, I was arguing against the idea that English should be the exclusive medium language of teaching and research in Nepali universities. Instead, I was advocating that the languages of Nepal should be allowed as equally legitimate media for such academic work.