Brief information about the Department

The Department of Foreign Languages has been established in the year 2007 with an objective of enabling the students to learn and acquaint with modern foreign languages and cultures of the world. Foreign language learning improves the intellectual capabilities of the students. “People who speak two languages have more grey matter in the language region of the brain; the earlier they learned the language, the larger the grey area (Mechelli et al, 2004). A language represents the ‘thought’ of a culture (Humboldt) and learning a language allows one to come into contact with the ‘thought’ and culture of another society. Thus foreign language learning enables the learner to achieve clarity about one’s own culture and  to develop liberal attitudes towards ‘other’. Academics, Translation, Diplomatic service, Mass media, Journalism, Creative writing and Copy writing are the key career areas in languages. Globalization and economic liberalization (India, 1991) increased the demand for foreign language experts globally. Foreign language experts are in demand for sectors like IT and ITES, Hospitality, Tourism, and Media. Currently the department designs and offers part time and other courses at various levels in three foreign languages; French, German and Russian.

Vision:

The  Department of  Foreign Languages  aspires to evolve  as  global centre for   foreign language learning , teaching and  research through    collaborations with  national and international universities,  with IT enabled services Industry, and with  the  Government and  society  in the field of  foreign language studies for accelerating socio-economic development of the nation and world.

Mission:

To transform the foreign language learners ready for global careers by ensuring deep insights into other global cultures and Languages.

To impart the relevant   in foreign language skills   for changing requirements of global IT and Financial careers

 Fostering linkages between the academics, business and industry.

.Adopting the best pedagogical methods in order to maximize knowledge transfer to ensure outcome based education in foreign languages

Upholding democratic values and an environment of equal opportunity for everyone vis-à-vis preparing the students as global humane citizens