SRM University, Kattankulathur

SRM University, Kattankulathur As the world comes to India and Indians make an impact in countries abroad, many technology professionals find that the knowledge of foreign languages gives them a definite edge over their technical counterparts. The Department of Foreign Languages has designed courses in French, Japanese, German and Chinese to meet global needs and turn these foreign languages into an asset for those who intend to join multinational companies and look for opportunities abroad. The Department of Foreign Languages consists of eleven well qualified faculty members. Some of them have been associated with either Germany, Japan or France in their own fields of professional experience. This helps the faculty members to teach students not only the foreign language, but also initiate them in the culture of these countries. Courses Offered : => Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) => Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Department Library/Language Laboratory : The Department of English and Foreign Languages has a well-stocked library catering to the varied interests of students and faculty. The collection ranges from preparatory books for exams in English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, BEC and so on) to books on man- management i.e., Philosophy, Ethics, Religion etc. Events : => 7th NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON Zealous Language Teaching 26 & 27 March 2012 => Short-term Training Programme on Professional Development in Language Teaching 14─15 July 2011 => 6th National Conference on ‘Strategies, Methodologies and Innovations in Language Education’ (SMILE 2011) (4 & 5 April 2011) => 5th National Conference on Enhancement & Excellence in English for Employability & Empowerment (24th & 25th March 2010) => Short-term Training Programme on ELT- Integration of Theory and Practice 28─30 July 2009 => 4th National Conference on Redefining the Role of Language in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges => 12th & 13th March 2009