Abstract

The research study aims to describe the course contents and teaching methodology of English in religious seminaries of Pakistan. It also gives a description of Madrassas and their curricula. The data for the study is collected through qualitative method using interview as tool for data collection. A total of 8 respondents are interviewed who were teachers at various madrassas located in District Swat. The findings reveal that course contents and teaching methodology need reforms. The study also strongly recommends that course book and teaching methodology should have communicative activities and focus on oral communication respectively.

Key words: language; English language; course contents; teaching methodology; Madrassa; curriculum