AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTION AFFILIATED TO BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITED WITH A++ GRADE BY NAAC IN THE 4TH CYCLE WITH CGPA 3.78
RED FIELDS, COIMBATORE - 641 018
TAMIL NADU, INDIA
Learning a Foreign Language is a voyage of boundless exploration as the era of globalization necessitates conversing in foreign language. Students who can speak several languages will enhance their employability possibilities, whether at home or abroad.
The popularity of the French language has taken off with the Nirmalites after being introduced as language. Till 1978, the department was headed by Mrs. Kasturi Thilagam and Mrs. Gnanamalar headed the department for 30 years from 1978 to 2008. From 2018 onwards, Mrs. Anuja Koothottil has been facilitating the Department.
Group Discussion, Debates are the special features of the Department, Festivals like ‘Rakshabandhan’, ‘Onam’ and ‘Holi’ are celebrated to promote National integration.
Since its inception, We encourage our learners to cultivate a deeper connection to the cultures of French-speaking nations and thereby to improve cultural tolerance and intercultural sensitivity. Also we motivate our learners to actively participate in various intercollegiate competitions and in programs organized at Nirmala College for Women, to strengthen their creative and linguistic competences. By constantly updating the course content and our teaching methodology, we aim to achieve ‘learner-centered’ acquisition of French language skills.
The department of French offers French as an optional, Part I language for I UG and II UG students and help the learners acquire basic French language competences for interaction: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence because we envisage the difference it can make in the lives of our young women, their families and communities at large.
We firmly believe that our students thrive in all academic spheres so as to become effective and proactive contributors in the making of just and compassionate humanity.
We are committed to strive hard to empower the young women so as to acquire adequate and required capacities to take control of their own future and to have enhanced life.
We are determined to put the ‘students first’ in all our endeavours and engagements.
The Department of French at Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore, is a hub for academic and cultural enrichment, dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for the French language and its associated cultures. Established with a mission to instill a love for French, the department has a rich history of leadership, beginning with Mrs. Kasturi Thilagam and continuing with Mrs. Gnanamalar, who led for three decades, followed by the current head, Mrs. Anuja Koothottil, since 2018.
French is offered as an optional Part I language for I UG and II UG students, and as a value-added course entitled ‘Spoken French’ to all students. The department emphasizes a learner-centered approach, with a focus on the practical acquisition of essential language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This approach is supported by continuously updated course content and innovative teaching methodologies.
Beyond traditional language learning, the department promotes a deeper understanding of French-speaking cultures through a variety of activities. Interdepartmental competitions, workshops on French phonology, and creative events like French singing, cooking competitions, and collage-making provide students with a dynamic and immersive educational experience.
Foster Linguistic Excellence: Equip students with fundamental French language skills for effective communication.
Promote Cultural Appreciation: Develop a deep connection to French-speaking cultures through various cultural and academic activities.
Encourage Intercultural Sensitivity: Build bridges of understanding and tolerance between cultures by exploring the rich tapestry of Francophone countries.
Empower Students: Help young women become confident, proactive contributors to society through enhanced language and cultural competencies.
Support Active Participation: Motivate students to engage in intercollegiate competitions and departmental programs to strengthen their creative and linguistic skills.
The Department of French is committed to nurturing students' growth, ensuring they are well-prepared to thrive in a globalized world.
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