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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.
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