Dr. Nalini J. Thampi , Head
(head.fre@pondiuni.edu.in)
The Department of French was established in
1987. The following programmes are conducted:
M.A. (French-Translation and Interpretation), M.Phil.
and Ph.D. Faculty members are trained in French Language
and Literature. They have undergone specialized training
at various universities in France. The two year Master’s
degree in French-translation and interpretation prepares
students for successful jobs like translators, teachers,
lecturers and executives. Students are given wide
options to select electives from various Departments of
the University so as to increase their job opportunities
and to become fully equipped to face the challenges of life.
Linkages with French Universities
M.A. students can pursue their studies at
University of Rennes II, France. The credits earned
in that French University will be taken into consideration
and M.A. degree will be awarded by the Pondicherry University.
French students from University of South Brittany, France
have the possibilities of continuing their studies in Pondicherry
University. Every year, five to six students
of this Department are selected by the French Embassy, New
Delhi to teach English language in various regions of France
for a period of one year. This 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 able to fare well in their professional
lives.
Job Opportunities
All the students, after their post graduation/M.Phil.
are absorbed as lecturers, teachers, translators and executives
in companies like Ford, GE, HP, British Airways, etc.
Programmes of Study
M.A. French (Translation and Interpretation)
M.Phil. French (Full-time)
Ph.D. French (Full-time & Part-time (Internal
& External))
Entrance Examination
M.A. (Translation and Interpretation)
The question paper for the entrance examination will mostly
consist of objective type questions on French language,
literature and civilization. However, 20 marks out of 100
will be allotted to translation and essay writing in order
to test the linguistic skills of the candidate.
M.Phil. and Ph.D.
The written examination will consist mostly of questions
of objective type on French language, literature and civilization
and one essay type question to test the argumentative skills
of the candidate.
Infrastructure Facilities
The Department has audio and video equipments
designed for the teaching of language.
| Faculty |
Qualification |
Specialization/Interest |
Phone |
| Professors |
R. Venguattaramane
(rvraman.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
Ph.D. (Universite de Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III, France) |
Translation, French Civilization, Canadian Civilization
and Teaching of French as Foreign Language |
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| * S. Pannirselvam (pannir.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) |
French Language, French Linguistics, Translation and
Teaching of French as Foreign Language |
2654353 |
| * Nalini J. Thampi (nalini.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
Ph.D. (Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad) |
French and Francophone Literatures, Comparative Literature and Women's Writing |
2654355 |
| Lecturer (Senior Scale) |
| S. Ananda Vadivelou (anandvs.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
DEA (Sorbonne University, Paris III, France) |
French Civilization, Business French, Hotel Management
& Tourism |
2654357 |
| Lecturer |
| C. Thirumurugan (tirou.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
Ph.D. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) |
French Literature and comparative Literature |
2654354 |
Ms. Sarmila Acharif
(sarmila.fre@pondiuni.edu.in) |
M.Phil. (Pondicherry University, Puducherry) |
French Language, French Civilization |
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* Recognised as Supervisor for guiding scholars
leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D.
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