GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY
Kanchi Mamunivar Government Institute for Post graduate Studies and Research
(Autonomous)-College With Potential for Excellence Accredited by NAAC B++Affiliated to pondicherry university
Accredited with B++ Grade by NAAC

Department of French

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

Genesis

 Established in 1989, The Department of French offers Master of Arts Course in French. The Department has so far produced more than 300 Postgraduates and more than100 soft-core students, Basic course for French for other disciplines.

           All Faculty members have pursued their higher studies and undergone special training programs in France.

           Active participation of Faculty members in Seminars, Workshops, National and International Conferences proves their penchant for literature and research. They have proved their mettle as Translators through publication of their books translated from French into Tamil and vice versa.

         Many research articles in literary journals and Reviews showcase their talent in their specialized fields.

        Special lectures and frequent visits of eminent scholars from India   are organized to motivate the students. Interaction with external speakers also helps to kindle in them the interest for higher studies, research and teaching.

Salient Features
  • Department library with wide range of books on various fields like French language, literature, history, culture, linguistics, translation and methodology of teaching French as a foreign language.
  • International literary and cultural magazines.
  • Internet facility for Staff and students.
  • Smart Class room with audio visual teaching aids.
  • Language Lab.
Vision

Our vision is to prepare our students to:

  • read and write academic-level materials prepare projects
  • speak more fluently in both formal and informalsettings
  • take good, clear notes at lectures
  • to improve their level of French proficiency and cultural awareness.
Mission:
  • To impart knowledge of French Language, Literature and Culture.
  • To meet the specific language needs of our students.
  • To coordinate and support cultural experiences.
  • To motivate the class for interaction by effective use of audio visual aids.
  • To screen periodically films and videos related to the topics of the courses offered.

LAST UPDATED: 10-July-2024

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

LIST OF FACULTIES

Dr.S.A.VENGADA SOUPRAYA NAYAGAR

Associate Professor/HEAD *
Qualifications: M.A.,M.Phil,Ph.D.,
Area of Specialization: Translation, Literature, methodology
📞 9944064656 ✉️ vengadasouprayanayagar@gmail.com
EMP CODE : PG0023

* Pondicherry University recognised Ph.D guide

PROGRAMME OFFERED

  • A. French- I & II.
  • Both in semester pattern and CBCS
  • Basic French as Soft Core for other Arts and Science students.

PLACEMENT AND HIGHER STUDIES

Students ‘details- Academic year 2023

MA II Final Year

Students: Total no=30

Degree Obtained=16

  • Four students were got placed in leading IT companies.
  • Eight students were got placed in Schools and colleges.
  • Others are working in language centres or free lancers.

 

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