French

University of Mumbai - French

ABOUT

HISTORY

In 1886, Sir Pherozeshah Mehta and Justice Triambak Telang voted a motion in the Senate of the University of Bombay to introduce French language and literature as a subject at the Bachelor of Arts. In 1964, University of Bombay started a Foreign Languages Department. An independent Department of French was created in 1993.

ABOUT US

French is one of the first foreign languages to be taught in India. Established in 1964, the Department is one of the few departments in the country to specialize in French as well as francophone literature & didactics. In 2005, the Department started its first Under Graduate programme in French Studies at the University. This course is specially designed to cater to students who are interested in specializing in French language, literature and culture.They can choose from a wide variety of subjects: art, history, tourism, business French, literature, translation and contemporary French society.

Our department strives to recreate a French ambiance in an Indian context through courses in French language, literature and culture at the Under Graduate and Post Graduate level. Also, training in language skills (oral and written) is offered through Certificate Diploma, Advanced Diploma courses in French (one year duration).  Masters and Doctoral programmes (French) are also offered. Interdisciplinary and comparative research are the thrust areas.

Contact

Address : University of Mumbai,
Ranade Bhavan, Room No. 19,
Ground Floor, Vidyanagari Campus,
Kalina, Santacruz (E),
Mumbai – 400 098.
Email : deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com
Timings : 
Monday to Friday: (Closed on Second and Fourth Saturday & all public holidays)
11.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m.
01.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

PROGRAMMES & COURSES

MA French Programme 2023-24 

This two year full-time programme is an in-depth study of French and francophone literature and culture. The course also includes didactics of French as foreign language(FLE), technology enabled learning of FLE, translation- theory and practice and art appreciation. It is a full time, regular mode programme and not a distance learning or online programme. Lectures will be regularly held at Kalina Campus, University of Mumbai.

Those who have a BA French (from University of Mumbai or Affiliated Colleges) will have Direct Admission to the MA French Programme. If you are eligible for Direct Admission, please write to us at deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com

Those who have graduated with any other subject and have the equivalent of the B2 level in French will have an entrance test (both written and oral).

This year the entrance exam will be conducted on two dates:

  1. Tuesday, 13thJune, 2023
  2. Tuesday, 18thJuly, 2023

You may appear for the entrance exam on any one of the above dates. You will not be allowed to register for both the dates. The entrance exams will be held at the Department of French, Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Santacruz, Mumbai. You are expected to be present at the exam venue on time for the exam. The tentative timing of the exam will be 9 am to 3 pm. The final timings of the exams will be intimated to the candidates who register. 

The entrance exam has written and oral components. Both, written and oral exams will be conducted on the same day. The candidates will have to write 2 argumentative essays on given topics (written exam). The oral exam will consist of an interview/discussion with the examiners. The decision of the examiners and that of the Department in this regard will be considered final and binding on the candidates.

The registration for the entrance exams is now open. Please choose the date of the entrance exam and fill the corresponding google form. Once you fill the google form, you will receive a confirmation from the Department of French within 3 working days.

Entrance Exam Session 1- Tuesday, 13th June, 2023

Last date to register for the exam : Tuesday, 30th May, 2023

Form for Registration : Entrance Exam 13th June 

Entrance Exam Session 2 – Tuesday, 18th July, 2023

Last date to register for the exam : Tuesday, 11th July, 2023

Form for Registration : Entrance Exam 18th July

Intensive Certificate Course in French
Certificate course in French
B.A. in French Studies
Diploma in Translation French-English-French

1. Diploma in Translation :
The Department of French is offering a Diploma in Translation Part-Time Course. In this course, you will learn about the basic concepts in translation. different theories and techniques of translation as well as the comparative study of the functioning of English and French languages. You will also have an opportunity to translate different texts of domains such as business, tourism, society, politics. science, sports, etc.
Course Details :-
Duration : 1 Academic Year
Dates : 6th August 2022 – 15th 2023
Timings : Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm (Online)
Course fees : INR 10,000
Selection : Entrance Test (to be held on 16th July 2022)
Eligibility : BA French OR Level B2 or equivalent in French
Note : The above-mentioned fees do not include Exam Fees
Interested candidates can fill out the Google Form and they will be informed about the Entrance Exam details : https://forms.gle/B4pqJKkSQhhPJCeK7
Certificates will be provided to successful candidates.
2.  Certificate Course in French

The Department of French announces Certificate Course in French Regular 2022-23. This is a course designed for beginners in French. The course is equivalent to CEFR A1 level. Successful students can then proceed to take admissions in Diploma in French the following year.

Admissions are online and open from 10th June 2022. Visit – https://parttimecourses.mu.ac.in

Course details:

Duration:                     1 Academic year

Dates:                          2nd July 2022 – 5th March 2023

Timings:                      9AM-12PM (Saturday & Sunday)

Course Fees:               3000 INR (Indian nationals)

Intake:                         60 students

Selection:                    First come

Eligibility:                   10th std passed/ appeared (Marksheet/ Hall ticket needed)

Note:                           The above-mentioned course fees do not include study material and examination fees.

Certificates will be provided to successful candidates.

3.  FYBA in French Studies
B.A in French Studies is a unique course offered for students who are passionate about European languages and cultures. The course is a Full Time 3 Year Course with an exit option only after the Third Year. 

Our students acquire proficiency in three languages : French, English and German and learn a variety of subjects like History, Painting, Professional French, Literature, German Language etc and find employment in different sectors.Eligibility : Students who have done French at the HSC level and have secured 50% marks or 45% in case of reserved candidates can directly apply for admission to this course. Students who have not done French at H.S.C Level need to appear for an Entrance Test.

Entrance Test Details :
Date : 18th June 2022
Day : Saturday
Time : 9:30-12:30
Venue : Room No 1, ground floor, Justice Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Santacruz, Mumbai  University.
Syllabus : HSC French
Please bring along a government ID proof and a copy of your HSC Marksheet. Kindly register for the same at https://forms.gle/V8aK48JQyzdcdt5S7

2021-2022

The Department of French announces Certificate Course in French (Intensive) 2021. This is a special fast-track online course designed for beginners in French. The course is equivalent to CEFRL A1 level. Successful students can then proceed to take admissions in Diploma in French this same year.

Admissions are online and open till 6th June 2021. Visit – https://parttimecourses.mu.ac.in

Course details:

Duration:                     6 weeks

Dates:                          7th June 2021 – 16th July 2021

Timings:                      9 am to 1 pm, Monday-Friday (All days)

Course Fees:               6000 INR (Indian nationals)

Intake:                         25 students

Selection:                    First come

Eligibility:                   10th std passed/ appeared (Marksheet/ Hall ticket needed)

Note:                           The above-mentioned course fees do not include study material and examination fees.

                                    Certificates will be provided to successful candidates.

Courses

For more details of above courses Contact : Department of French, Ranade Bhavan, ‘B’Wing, Gr. Floor, Room 15, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (E), Mumbai – 400 098.

Email ID : admissions.french.mu@gmail.com

2020-21

Applicants for BA French 2020-2021

Applicants who have filled the online pre-admission form on www  http://mumoa.digitaluniversity.ac/  have to necessarily contact the Department of French who will then verify the eligibility. Filling the application form online does not automatically guarantee admission.
Please send the following documents on  admissions.french.mu@gmail.com :
1. Pre-application form
2. HSC marksheet
3. Caste certificate (if applicable)
4. Any other certificate of French (if applicable)

FACULTY & ADMIN STAFF

Academic Staff

Vidya

Faculty Name: Dr. Vidya Vencatesan
Designation: Professor &  Head, Department of French
Qualifications: M Phil , PhD (Paris 3, La Sorbonne Nouvelle)
Email Id: vidya.vencatesan@gmail.com

 

Vasumathi

 

Name: Dr Vasumathi Badrinathan
Qualification:  MPhil (University of Franche-Comté, France), PhD (University of Lille 3, France)
Designation: Associate Professor
Email Id: vbadrinathan@gmail.com

 

Tasneem

Name: Mrs. Tasneem Azmi
Qualification: M.A French, M.A English Literature, Ma’trise FLE
Designation: Hon. Adjunct Faculty
Email Id: tasneemazmi@gmail.com

 

Name: Ms. Claire Puntous
Qualification: Master 2, Français Langue Etrangère, Université Grenoble-Alpes
Designation: French Language Assistant
Email Id:

Administrative staff

Name Ms. Sushama Kamat
Designation Jr. Typist Clerk
Email Id deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com

Name Mr. Arun Govind Pawar
Designation Peon

RESEARCH

Research:

Interdisciplinary Research is one of the specializations of the Department of French. Introduction to research methodology as well as a dissertation are part of the M.A. (French) curriculum. Besides, research can be pursued at the department leading to Ph.D. and even post-doctoral studies. Research done at the Department is aided by a Departmental Library as well as computer facility with access to JSTOR and other e journals and book. The thrust areas are didactics of French (FLE),  comparative literature

Faculty achievements

Publications

The Cane-cutter’s Song Book Front Cover

Altérités multiples en traduction : explorations indiennes par Christine Raguet et Vidya Vencatesan, Traductiva Vita, 2019, volume 4

Des Indes à l’Inde: perceptions transculturelles par Vidya Vencatesan, Synergies Inde 8, 2019
http://gerflint.fr/Base/Inde8/inde8.html
http://gerflint.fr/synergies-inde

Le Tiruppavai. Le chant matinal de Margali par Vasumathi Badrinathan, Editions Banyan, Paris 2019

Le plurilinguisme en contextes asiatiques : dynamiques et articulations par Fabienne Leconte, Vasumathi Badrinathan et Gilles Forlot

Glottopol No 30, 2018

Intermède français :images des comptoirs en Inde par  Vidya Vencatesan et Claude Arpi  Synergies Inde 7 2016

D’autres mondes, French translation of Lava and Tarkash by Shri Javed Akhtar, renowned Urdu poet by Professor Vidya Vencatesan, Editions Janus, Paris, 2014

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STUDENTS & ALUMNI

SCOLARSHIPS:

Students have won prestigious scholarships to pursue higher studies abroad. Some of them are listed below:

  • The French Embassy Assistante d’Anglais programme gives students a unique opportunity to discover France and teach English there at the school level for a period of 7 months.
  • The Lion’s Club and Rotary club cultural exchange programmes offer students the possibility of spending a few weeks in France discovering both the country and the culture besides perfecting their linguistic skills.
  • The University for Foreigners of Siena offers students of Italian at the University of Mumbai 3 scholarships of 1 month duration each.
  • Erasmus Mundus scholarships to study Master CLE.

Student’s achievements – 2014-2015

Sowmya Srikrishna and Vaijayanthi Jangannathan :

  • Students participated in Exchange Programme between University of Mumbai and Paris 3, la Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris from September 2014 to January 2015

Jyothsana Venkateshwar

  • Awarded research fellowship by the Embassy of France in India in November 2014

Centre International Francophone des Lions Club

July 2014

  • Tannavee Korgaokar : Centre international francophone de l’environment (CISE)
  • Mrunmaee Kore : Centre international francophone de la patrimoine (CIST)

July 2013

  • Sayli Dabholkar: La sagess et d’etre sure quand des circonstences  ont val la peine:

Italian scholarships

2014

  • Anuja Padwal,Siena
  • Nityanand Poojari, Siena
  • Aarthi chandru,Perguia
  • Pallavi Chalkar ,Genova
  • Mrunmayee Kadam , Genova

2013

  • Saloni Gandhi,Siena
  • Saloni Gandhi,Siena
  • Vaijayanthi  Jagannathan ,Perugia
  • Iram Quazi,Perugia
  • Amruta Kadam,Perugia

2012

  • Amey Mathkar, Siena
  • Jsmine Nadar, Perugia
  • Ajay Kamalakaran ,Siena

2011, Siena

  • Komala Devarajan
  • Pooja Desai
  • Vaijayanthi  Jagannathan

2010, Siena

  • Aditee Padsalgikar
  • Radhika Das
  • Jyothsana Venkateswar

EVENTS & PHOTO GALLERY

Institut Français en Inde in collaboration with Department of French, Centre de formation FLE, University of Mumbai and the University of Franche-Comté, France , organises a 2 day online training programme ( Formation nationale décentralisée )for French teachers on 30th and 31st October 2020. 
Theme: La Grammaire Autrement
Formatrice : Yaëlle Sultan,  CLA, Besançon

Department of French, University of Mumbai

List of Events (2017 onwards)

 

2019-2020

Date Event Photo Gallery
7th March 2020 Seminar “Women and Peace” & screening of films on the theme,

in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi Peace Centre, Department of Applied Psychology and Department of Philosophy

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7th March 2020 Departmental Festival Francomanie (first edition) and Francophone Day celebrations Click here for photos
12th February 2020 Talk: “Migration – Indians in France”

By Dr. Christine Moliner, social anthropologist, Jindal University

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6th February 2020 Study visit to Foodhall:

Special lecture on European cheese

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4th February 2020 Talk: « Les politiques linguistiques au Québec »

By Mr. Francis Paradis, Director Bureau du Québec, Mumbai

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31stJanuary 2020 Degree distribution ceremony & Alumni meet

followed by

Talk on “Further Opportunities in France” by Mr. Philippe Guillien, Attaché de coopération pour le français, Consulat de France, Mumbai

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29th January 2020 Cinéclub – screening of the film “Bébé Tigre” Click here for photos
5th December 2019 Launch of Cinéclub – screening of the film “A voix haute” Click here for photos
29th – 30th November 2019 French Teachers’ Training Programme for Teachers from Western Region:

with international collaboration (Université de Franche-Comté, France & Embassy of France in India)

« Nouveaux outils, nouvelles pratiques dans les classes de français »

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11th October 2019 Theatre performance: Le Petit Prince

By Banjara Theatre Group

In collaboration with Alliance Française de Bombay

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5th August 2019 Talk: Condition des femmes au monde

By Dominique Sigaud, award winning author and journalist

 

 

2018-2019

Date Event Photo Gallery
28th January 2019 Conference : Les Gilets Jaunes: regards et perspectives

With

Ms. Cléa Chakraverty, journalist-editor, The Conversation Global Perspectives, The Conversation France;

And Ms. Justine Braive, lawyer and journalist
24th January 2019 Talk : « La sociologie de Pierre Bourdieu : les concepts de capital, d’habitus et de stratégie »

By Mr. Nicolas Mauviel, PhD student at EHESS, Paris & teacher of French
15th December 2018 French Teacher Training Programme: « Numerique et FLE: quelques repères »

By Prof Simon Collin, UQAM

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13th and 14th December 2018 Special Lecture on Research Methodology

By Prof Simon Collin, UQAM
1st November 2018 Theatre performance: l’Amant

By Maud Andrieux

In collaboration with Alliance Française de Bombay

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12th October 2018 Presentation: Quebec and Bureau de Quebec

By Mr. Dominic Marcotte, Consul General of Bureau de Québec and

Mr. Etienne Tardif-Paradis, Bureau de Québec
29thSeptember 2018 Translation Workshop

By Ms. Ragini Shekhar

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24th August 2018 French Teachers’ Meeting

Guest of honour : Mr. Christophe Legris – Attaché de coopération pour le français, Consulat de France, Mumbai

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2017-2018

Date Event Photo Gallery
20th February 2018 Talk : « L’art lyrique au IXème siècle vu par Balzac et Stendhal »

By Prof Yves Ferraton, professor of musicology, University of Nancy
7th and 8th December 2017 International Bilingual Conference:

“Mediating between languages, cultures, identities: challenges, tools, strategies”

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SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS

Academic Year 2012-2013

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born a citizen of Geneva on 28th June 2012. He lived all over Europe in the course of his chequered life and gave the world original ideas, revolutionary thoughts and lyrical poetic prose. He wrote music, was a keen botanist, an educationist, a philosopher of repute and a man of letters.
The Department of French, University of Mumbai will honour this great philosopher and thinker by a special programme organised on the tricentenary of his birth at 11am in Room no 1, Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Mumbai. All are welcome. This programme is in French.

The Orientation course for students of FYBA (French Studies) will be held on Saturday, 30th June 2012 at 3pm at Room no 1, Ranade Bhavan, Ground Floor, Vidyanagari, University of Mumbai, Santacruz (E) Mumbai 98. Students and parents are cordially invited to this programme which will involve interraction with the faculty and the alumni.

Once upon a Hill – by Kalpish Ratna

ONCE UPON A HILL by Kalpish Ratna at the seminar room computer science department, Thursday, 5th July 2012 at 3pm.

How easily we overlook what is there right in front of our eyes! Familiarity, long before it breeds contempt, fosters a quaint disinterest. This is exactly what has happened, and is happening now as you read this, to what is perhaps the most ancient in this city we call home. It is 60 million years old. What we are talking about is Gilbert Hill in Andheri. Let us take you on a journey to learn what this hill is, and how, what we do to it foreshadows the fate that lies ahead for the city of Bombay?Â

The presentation will be followed by a heritage walk of Gilbert Hill. Pl register with us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements. You can email us at aditishridhar@gmail.com.

FEBRUARY – MARCH 2012

  • 13th February 2012 @ 11 am: Visit by officers of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
  • 17 Feb 2012 @ 10.30 am Shraddhanjali Molire extracts from Molires plays to be staged by students from the university and city colleges Guest of honour Dominique Frin, Attach Linguistique, Consulat Gnral de France Mumbai.
  • 20 Feb 2012 @ 2.30Â 4.30pm : Lecture by Prof. Bndicte Maugire, on Jean-Marie Le Clzios La Quarantaine
  • 21 Feb 2012 @ 10.30 amLectures by Prof. Lori Saint Martin and Marie-Andre Roy on Womens Writing in Quebec studies (20th& 21st February, 2012)
  • 21st February 2012: 2.30Â 5.30 Teachers training workshop by Dominique Frin, Attach Linguistique Consulat Gnral de France Mumbai.
  • 25th February to 3rd March 2012: Lecture Series by Dr. Lissa Lincoln on Camus and the Law () 16th February 2012 Lecture by Dr Madhavi Narsalay, on Sukasaptati
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012

JULY 2011

  • Two month specially conceive course on Italian culture through Cinema by Dr. AleanOleary University of UK (July & August 2011)

AUGUST 2011

  • Inauguration of Spanish book section in the French Departmental library by the Consul General of Spain Lecture by Dr. Madhavi Narsale Panchatantra and the animal fable tradition

SEPTEMBER 2011

  • Visit by two members of Parliament for Government of France. (Eric Woerth & Paul Giacobbi)

OCTOBER 2011

  • Lecture by Ms Muriel Bloch on French story telling traditions Le conte francais
  • Lecture by Ronald Laroque on story telling in qubcois and inuit traditions.
  • Lecture by Dr. Lipi BiswasSen, JNU Construction of the Nation in Yavar Fiesta
  • Settimana Della Lingua Italiana Nel Mundo

DECEMBER 2011

  • Lecture by Jaume Sanllorente founder of NGO Mumbai Smiles in Spanish.
  • Lecture Prof. Jean Marie Fournier, Paris 7, on Paris travers la littrature
  • Workshop by Prof. Jean Marie Fournier, Paris 7, on initiation la Musique classique occidentale
  • Lecture by Prof. Jean Marie Fournier, Paris 7 on Chateaubriand le prromantique
  • Special cultural event to show case students creativity and competence in French O la lafontaine

JANUARY 2012

  • Jan 2012 Prof. Mathis Behrens, Director IRDP, Neuchatel, Switzerland and Dr. Malgorzata Pamula, Universit Pdagogique de Cracovie, Poland. La Suisse Romande-differentesmanieres dintegrer la perspective culturelle dans lapprentissage de la langue francaise.
  • Jan 2012 Special meeting of Teacher of French in Schools govern by the S.S.C Maharashtra Board to discuss problems relating to change of text book introduced in June 2011- annual evaluation.
Spanish

Conferences

We were lucky to welcome in the campus a number of interesting guests from different parts of the Hispanic geography and different fields:

  • Mr. Antonio Bulln, Consul General of Spain in Mumbai;

  • Mr. Manlio Argueta, poet, novelist and political activist from El Salvador;

  • Mr. Jaume Sanllorente, founder and director of the NGO Mumbai Smiles from Barcelona, Spain;

  • Mrs. Lipi Biswas Sen, experienced professor of Hispanic literature at Jawharlal Nehru University;

  • Ms. Gema Rodrguez, former lecturer of the Hindu University of Banaras and currently teacher at the Instituto Cervantes in New Delhi, from Seville, Spain;

  • Ms. Irene Salas, young and promising film-maker of Spanish-Mexican origin, currently working at the Department of Cultural Management at the Instituto Cervantes in New Delhi;

  • Along with them, a number of Spanish-speaking guests and fellow lecturers from other Indian universities where Spanish is being taught, have been invited to participate in our classes and interact with out students.

A sincere vote of thanks to all of them for their fruitful and much appreciated collaboration!

Da de la Hispanidad

On October 12th the Hispanic community celebrates the Day of Hispanity, and we wanted to be a part of it! We had fun and games related to the Hispanic culture, everyone participated: Students and teachers alike. And in the end we tasted a sweet bit of it all!

Also, thanks to the General Consulate of Spain in Mumbai, we have been able to enjoy  watching a flamenco performance at the NCPA in Colaba both in 2010 and 2011, and the students got to interact with the artists.

Week of the Spanish gastronomy

In November 2011 the Spanish Consulate organized a week of tasting of Spanish products and dishes at the restaurant Olive in Bandra, and a group of lucky students were invited to participate. We could enjoy different tapas (small portions of food, typical from Spain, such as gazpacho, a cold tomato and vegetable soup) and the students could prove their competence by practising with a Spanish-speaking crowd.

Postcard contest

In order to motivate the beginner students to further develop their writing skills, a contest of letters and postcards was organized in the Certificate batch in 2012. Those who participated really put their enthusiasm in the task, and apart from the reward that knowledge itself is, they received a set of gifts by the Instituto Cervantes.

Spanish Christmas Celebration

Navidad (Christmas) is a very important cultural celebration in Spain and most of the Spanish-speaking countries. On Dec. 24th 2010 we had our own particular Spanish Christmas at the Department, with a presentation of the typical Christmas food, and the origin of the different festivities that people celebrate in Spain. We even metaphorically teleported to the Puerta del Sol in Madrid to eat the 12 grapes with the Spanish people and wish each other a happy and prosperous new year! Only, instead of grapes, we used moong dal, but luck knows no frontiers!

Storytellers from Spain

The Department of English of the University of Mumbai organized a marvellous Storytelling Festival in October 11, and were kind enough to host two storytellers from Zaragoza, Spain. Carmen Conguantes and Mr. Loren, as well as acting in the festival, kindly agreed to come to the Spanish lectures and tell some stories to the students. We had a really great time!

NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Department of French announces Certificate Course in French, 2023-24,  Weekend  batch. This is an online  course designed for beginners in French. The course is equivalent to DELF A1 level.  At the end of the course there will be an exam. (Additional exam fee of Rs. 560/- will be charged ) For the candidates of Mumbai, exams will be held in an offline mode. Successful students can then proceed to take admissions in Diploma in French the next year. 
Admissions are online and open since the last week of May 2023.  Visit – https://parttimecourses.mu.ac.in

Course details:

Duration:                     160 hours

Dates:                          1st July 2023 – 15th March 2024

Timings:                      9 am to 12 pm,  Saturday, Sunday.

Course Fees:               3000 INR (Indian nationals)

Intake:                         60 students

Selection:                    First come

Eligibility:                   10th std passed (with more than 50 %)

1. Diploma in Translation :
The Department of French is offering a Diploma in Translation Part-Time Course. In this course, you will learn about the basic concepts in translation. different theories and techniques of translation as well as the comparative study of the functioning of English and French languages. You will also have an opportunity to translate different texts of domains such as business, tourism, society, politics. science, sports, etc.
Course Details :-
Duration : 1 Academic Year
Dates : 6th August 2022 – 15th 2023
Timings : Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm (Online)
Course fees : INR 10,000
Selection : Entrance Test (to be held on 16th July 2022)
Eligibility : BA French OR Level B2 or equivalent in French
Note : The above-mentioned fees do not include Exam Fees
Interested candidates can fill out the Google Form and they will be informed about the Entrance Exam details : https://forms.gle/B4pqJKkSQhhPJCeK7
Certificates will be provided to successful candidates.
2.  Certificate Course in French

The Department of French announces Certificate Course in French Regular 2022-23. This is a course designed for beginners in French. The course is equivalent to CEFR A1 level. Successful students can then proceed to take admissions in Diploma in French the following year.

Admissions are online and open from 10th June 2022. Visit – https://parttimecourses.mu.ac.in

Course details:

Duration:                     1 Academic year

Dates:                          2nd July 2022 – 5th March 2023

Timings:                      9AM-12PM (Saturday & Sunday)

Course Fees:               3000 INR (Indian nationals)

Intake:                         60 students

Selection:                    First come

Eligibility:                   10th std passed/ appeared (Marksheet/ Hall ticket needed)

Note:                           The above-mentioned course fees do not include study material and examination fees.

Certificates will be provided to successful candidates.

3.  FYBA in French Studies
B.A in French Studies is a unique course offered for students who are passionate about European languages and cultures. The course is a Full Time 3 Year Course with an exit option only after the Third Year. 

Our students acquire proficiency in three languages : French, English and German and learn a variety of subjects like History, Painting, Professional French, Literature, German Language etc and find employment in different sectors.Eligibility : Students who have done French at the HSC level and have secured 50% marks or 45% in case of reserved candidates can directly apply for admission to this course. Students who have not done French at H.S.C Level need to appear for an Entrance Test.

Entrance Test Details :
Date : 18th June 2022
Day : Saturday
Time : 9:30-12:30
Venue : Room No 1, ground floor, Justice Ranade Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Santacruz, Mumbai  University.
Syllabus : HSC French
Please bring along a government ID proof and a copy of your HSC Marksheet. Kindly register for the same at https://forms.gle/V8aK48JQyzdcdt5S7

MA French (2022-24) @Mumbai University

This 2 year full time programme is an in depth study of French and francophone literature and culture. The course also includes Didactics, technology enabled learning of French as a foreign language (FLE), Translation, theory and practice and Art Appreciation.

Eligibility
BA French (Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College)/BA French Studies (Mumbai University) = Direct admission
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University+DELF B2 equivalent in French = Entrance Test (written+ oral)
Last date for registration by email for entrance test: 6th June 2022
Subject line should read: Registration for MA entrance exam 2022
Contact: deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com

 

The syllabus for FYBA French Compulsory has been revised w.e.f 2022-2023. Those colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai and offering the above subject may kindly write to the following email for details.
deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com

Offering an Intensive Certificate Course in French

M.A. French Provisional Merit List

Department of French announces part time self-financing course Diploma in Translation (French-English-French)

Results entrance Exam MA 2021

Phd interviews for admission

Admission Notification for Ph.D.

French Career Scope

Notice for M.A. French 2021-23

MA French (2021-23)@Mumbai University

This 2 year full time programme is an in depth study of French and francophone literature and culture. The course also includes Didactics, technology enabled learning of French as a foreign language (FLE), Translation, theory and practice and Art Appreciation.

Eligibility
BA French (Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College)/BA French Studies (Mumbai University) = Direct admission
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University+DELF B2 equivalent in French = Entrance Test (written+ oral)
Last date for registration by email for entrance test: 3rd July 2021
Subject line should read: Registration for MA entrance exam 2021

F.Y.B.A. French studies poster

Certificate Course in French Regular 2021

The Department of French announces Certificate Course in French Regular 2021. This is a special fast-track online  course on weekends designed for beginners in French. The course is equivalent to CEFRL A1 level. Successful students can then proceed to take admissions in Diploma in French the next year.

Admissions are online and open till 1st July 2021. Visit – https://parttimecourses.mu.ac.in

Course details:

Duration:                     160 hours

Dates:                          3rdJuly 2021 – 13th March 2022

Timings:                      9 am to 12 pm,  Saturday, Sunday.

Course Fees:               3000 INR (Indian nationals)

Intake:                         60 students

Selection:                    First come

Eligibility:                   10th std passed/ appeared (Marksheet/ Hall ticket needed)

Note:                           The above-mentioned course fees do not include study material and examination fees.

Admissions Open for 2021- 22 (B.A. in French Studies)

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MA FRENCH SEM 1 SECOND MERIT LIST 2020-2021

MA FRENCH FIRST MERIT LIST 2020-2021

The pre-admission procedures and entrance tests for MA French Sem 1 are over for the year 2020-2021.

Time table for Rescheduled exams Oct 2020

Revised French Dept- Sept/Oct 2020 exams- Final Time Table

 

Final Semester exams October 2020 Sample MCQs
MA French Sem 4
Final Semester exams October 2020 Sample MCQs
TYBA French Studies Sem 6

As per directives received from the University, part time examinations 2020 are going to be conducted soon. Those who have paid the exam fees, but are not in touch with the department or the concerned teacher, are requested to contact the department immediately on deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com

Applicants for BA French 2020-2021
Applicants who have filled the online pre-admission form on www  http://mumoa.digitaluniversity.ac/  have to necessarily contact the Department of French who will then verify the eligibility. Filling the application form online does not automatically guarantee admission.

Please send the following documents on  deptoffrench.mu@rediffmail.com :
1. Pre-application form
2. HSC marksheet
3. Caste certificate (if applicable)
4. Any other certificate of French (if applicable)

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