This dissertation uses qualitative research methodology (individual interviews with
alumni of three separate graduating classes) as a means of evaluating the effectiveness of an
architecture program at a private engineering college located just outside the city limits of
Kathmandu, Nepal. Cross-cultural issues were an important aspect of the research as the
researcher (a former teacher at the college) is an American while all the students were from
Nepal. All interviews were transcribed and the data collected was analyzed primarily using the
Constant Comparison/Grounded Theory approach. Triangulation of data from different
individuals helped to verify observations and solidify conclusions. The presentation of the
research retains individual anonymity of the subjects within the framework that they were all
students of architecture in the Department of Architecture at Nepal Engineering College in
Bhaktapur, Nepal. Effort was made to explain the epistemological position of the author and
comments are included describing possible bias in various stages of the research and analysis
process. The findings indicate a high level of success by the graduates of the program, especially in the early years of its existence. Graduates from more recent years describe less satisfaction with their architecture training. The findings from the research lead to specific suggestions for changes/improvements in the architecture program at Nepal Engineering College. / Department of Educational Studies
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:123456789/193413 |
| Date | January 2009 |
| Creators | Treese, Donn. |
| Contributors | Armstrong, Joseph L. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ix, 232 p. : digital, PDF file. |
| Source | CardinalScholar 1.0 |
| Coverage | a-np--- |
Page generated in 0.0018 seconds