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The Department of French has strived to maintain a high standard in academics and research. Created in 1987, the Department of French aims to promote French & Francophone Studies as well as Translation Studies in India at the Post-Graduate and Doctorate levels, thus enhancing the historical links Puducherry has had with France, and renewing the bilateral ties and cultural dialogues with the Francophone countries. The French Dept. has a 100% placement ; its alumni are well placed, mostly in the teaching profession, or in the French Embassy at New Delhi, or as Language Specialists in reputed companies of the corporate world such as Renault – Nissan, Cognizant, TCS, Infosys, Ernst & Young, or banks like HSBC, Société Générale, and Deutsche Bank. As per the M.O.U.s signed with many Universities in France, the exchange of students and Faculty has been concretized. Under the Study India Programme too, French students come to pursue studies at our University, and the French Dept. acts as a liaison between them and the Depts where they follow courses.

Every year, there is an increasing demand for admission to M.A. French and Basic French courses offered by the Dept. This Department of French of Pondicherry University is one of the first in French Studies in India to get the SAP ; this Project has now entered its Phase-II and was granted one Crore by the UGC. The Department of French is also designated by
SWAYAM-ARPIT as the National Resource Centre for the French modules on MOOC.

0413-2654355

head.fre@pondiuni.ac.in

Vision and Message of Head of Department

Dr. Sarmila Acharif

Associate Professor

Bienvenue! Welcome! As the Head of the Department of French, I am delighted to welcome you to one of the vibrant academic faculty. Our department is dedicated to promoting a deep appreciation for the French language and Francophone cultures by offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans translation studies, interpretation skills, language acquisition, literature and linguistics. Our dynamic members of faculty, all trained in France, bring a wealth of proficiency and a passion for teaching. Our programs are designed not only to enhance linguistic aptitude but also to cultivate critical thinking, intercultural competence leading the students towards a global perspective.

In addition to our academic syllabi, we encourage students to engage in various co-curricular activities, including language clubs, cultural events etc. We also provide students with various study-abroad opportunities through the MOU’s signed between Pondicherry University and French Universities. Having strong connections with French-speaking communities and institutions, we facilitate exchange programs and collaborative research opportunities. These partnerships enhance the learning experience and provide our students with a broader perspective of the French and Francophone world.

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+91-413-2654-356

Programmes Offered

B.A. (Honors) French [ 4 year UG Programme under NEP]

M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation)

M.A. SEAL (5 Year Integrated Programme)

Ph.D. French

Faculty

Dr. C. Thirumurugan

Professor

Dr. Sarmila Acharif

Associate Professor

Dr. Jayapal Sharmili

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ritu Tyagi

Associate Professor

Dr. Runjhun Verma

Assistant Professor

Infrastructure

The Department has audio and video equipment designed for the teaching of language, as well as browsing facilities.

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Achievements

Linkages with French Universities M.A. students can pursue their studies for one or two semesters in any one of the French Universities, offering similar type of courses, which have signed a M.O.U with the Pondicherry University. Every year, the passed-out students of the French Department are offered an opportunity by the French Embassy, New Delhi, to teach the English language in schools in various regions of France for a period of one year. This also gives them an opportunity to do some courses in French Universities, and also to have first hand information of life in France. Back in India, they are thus able to fare well in their professional lives.

Placement & Internships

All the students, after their Post–Graduation, are absorbed as Assistant Professors, Teachers, Translators and Executives in companies like Renault, HSBC, TCS, CTS, HP, Wipro, Ford, GE, British Airways, etc.

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