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| VC inaugurates ELTAI, French course in SMVDU | | | KATRA JANUARY 16
With setting up of a forum for the English Teachers& Researchers for interactions, presentations and discussions, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University has emerged as one of the few universities of the country to have established this forum for healthy academic environment. About t30 teachers from university, colleges and schools are part of this chapter.
Prof. N.K Bansal, Vice Chancellor of the University today inaugurated the Jammu & Kashmir Chapter of English Language Teacher’s Association of India ( ELTAI) in a One-Day Colloquium on Emerging Trends in English Language Teaching organized by the School of Languages , SMVDU. In the same event a Certificate Course on French Language was also inaugurated.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Bansal underlined the importance of English and other foreign languages as a tool for economic and technological advancement especially in the present global context.
In her welcome address, Dr. Vandhana Sharma, Asst. Prof. , School of Languages & Convener J&K Chapter laid emphasis on the language acquisition as language acts as the medium for acquiring knowledge.
The Keynote Speaker, Prof. Deepshika Kotwal, Head, Dept. of English, University of Jammu laid emphasis on the fact that the teachers should banish all prejudices and remember that they cannot shut themselves but, to open doors to let in a fresh air of change, which is the need of the hour.
Prof. Romey Borges, former Chairperson, French Centre JNU. Delhi delivered the Inaugural Lecture on French Course and said that teaching a language is like building a bridge. Prof. Borges is going to stay on the campus of SMVDU for a month to offer a Certificate Course on French language.
As a part of the Colloquium, eight participants presented papers followed by a Panel Discussion on the topic “Developing Communication Skills in the Class room”. Amongst the Panelists were Prof. K.B Razdan, Prof. Rita Saldahna, Prof. H.L Misri, Prof. Asha Sharma.
Prof. Posh Charak, Director, Centre for New Literatures, Jammu University was Chief Guest in the Valedictory function and gave away Certificates to the participants. In her address, she expressed satisfaction over the endeavors of SMVDU for providing a platform for healthy interactions on English Language Teaching. Among the organizers were Mr. Hasibuddin, Prof. Sudhir Singh, Prof Sandhya Bhardwaj, Dr. Chander Mohan & Ms. Esther Williams & Dr. Varun Tripathi
The Colloquium was attended by distinguished Professors from Jammu University and teachers from the colleges and schools of J&K.
Meanwhile, Dr Sunil Wanchu of the University has attended the Sixth International Conference on New Theories, Discoveries and Applications of superconductors and related materials in Australia. The event was organised Durg Institute of Super conductivity, LA and sponsored by Chongaing Univeristy and Southern University |
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