French(Aided)

From the HOD's Desk

Welcome to the Department of French.

Learning a foreign language is a journey of discovery. The focus of the Department of French is to develop the basic language skills. Students are also initiated to French literature through the study of simple literary texts. They also learn to appreciate the French Culture. We inculcate in the students human values, leadership qualities through curriculum. The Department is keen on revamping the syllabus once in three years and the recent French manuals are introduced. The assessment of spoken French is an essential component of the testing pattern and the Viva-Voce is conducted in the IV semester. There is an increase in Student’s strength every year. The Department takes pride in organising a one day seminar/workshop for all the Students who have taken French as part I subject.

History of the Department

The department of French bloomed in the year 1968 in order to give students the opportunity to learn a foreign language. Students from various disciplines chose French as part –I course for undergraduate degree programme. We are proud to say that ours is the only one college in Kanyakumari District providing part-I French in aided stream. The department was privileged to have eminent professors’ like Fr.V.Melard, Sr.Eusebius, Sr.Edith, Sr.Mesmin, Sr.Mary Celina and Sr.Jessie.

Objectives

To provide basic knowledge of French

To develop the 4 language skills in French

To nurture and enhance literary sensibility

To equip students to be competent in international job market

To encourage students to obtain translation skills

Contact Details

Mobile Number: 9442165021

Email Id: anbujpj@yahoo.com
anbuhannahdora@holycrossngl.edu.in
doraanbu90@gmail.com

Premiers

S.No

Name

Designation

Working duration

Experience

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1

Fr. V. Melted

Assistant Professor

1968-1969

1 Year

2

Sr. Eusebius

Assistant Professor

1971-1972

1 Year

3

Sr. Mary Celina

Assistant Professor

1984-1997

13 Years

4

Sr. Edith

Assistant Professor

1972-1975

3 Years

5

Sr. Mesmin

Assistant Professor

1975-1981

6 Years

6

Sr. Jessie

Assistant Professor

1998-2001

3 Years

Faculty Profile

S.No Name Qualification Designation Google Site

1

Mrs. P.T.Anbu Hannah Dora

M.A, M.Phil.

Head & Associate Professor

Academic Activities

Academic Activities

Workshops and seminars are organised every year

  1. Atelier de traduction
  2. Communiquons en Français
  3. Chantons Français
  4. Le monde fabuleux de la fountain et du panchatantra
  5. Parlons Français

Resource persons

1.Dr.R.Sudha,Professor and Head ,Dept.of French, Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai

2.Mrs. Vijaya Balasubramanian ,Assistant Professor ,The American College,Madurai

Association Activities

  1. Celebration of French National Day
  2. Competitions like poetry recitation, le repas français, puzzle solving
  3. Special talks on advantages of learning and speaking French.
  4. Exhibitions

Highlights

Students

Outstanding in results

Students are motivated to do higher studies in French and they are placed in National and International levels.

Innovative contribution in French exhibitions and inviting students from other institutions

Serving as part-time teachers in neighboring colleges and schools

NewsLetter / Magazine

Prominent Alumnae