More than 220 million people speak French across five continents. French is the second most widely learned foreign language after English and the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. Aware of the fact that the ability to speak French is an advantage in the international job market, the Department of French imparts both basic and advanced knowledge of the French language, thereby opening doors to opportunities in French companies not only in France but also in other French-speaking parts of the world such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and various African nations.
As French is the international language of cooking, fashion, theatre, the visual arts, and architecture, the courses offered by our department also cover cultural and civilization studies of France and Francophone countries. Furthermore, since knowledge of French provides access to the rich legacy of French literature, we actively engage our students in exploring and appreciating significant literary works.
France remains the world’s top tourist destination, attracting more than 80 million visitors annually. The ability to speak even a little French greatly enhances the experience of visiting Paris and its diverse regions. To further enrich student experience and exposure, the department organizes workshops and fairs to help them explore study-abroad options and exchange programmes.
Vision
To expose the students to French and Francophone culture and civilization and to have them equipped with a Foreign language to face the globalized job market.
Mission
Mission 1: Sensibilization – To bring awareness among our students about the advantages of learning and speaking in French.
Mission 2: Skill Enhancement – To enhance French written and oral communication skills and to enable job placement in multinational companies.
Mission 3: Higher Studies in Francophone Countries – To motivate the students to look for openings of study opportunities at renowned French and Francophone universities and business schools ranked among the top higher educational institutions in Europe and in the world.