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SSR PART-II<br />

<strong>DOON</strong> <strong>UNIVERSITY</strong>, <strong>DEHRADUN</strong><br />

48. Give details of “beyond syllabus scholarly activities” of the<br />

department.<br />

Special lectures/workshops/seminars are organised by inviting experts from<br />

the academia and/or the industry to have a hands-on experience. Department<br />

also participates in seminars organised by various institutions within the city.<br />

49. State whether the programme / department is accredited / graded by<br />

other agencies? If yes, give details.<br />

NA<br />

50. Briefly highlight the contributions of the department in generating<br />

new knowledge, basic or Applied.<br />

Imparting an in-depth knowledge about Spanish culture, literature etc. through<br />

various lectures, workshops and extracurricular activities organized by the<br />

department. Several experts and speakers are invited for the same from time to<br />

time.<br />

51. Detail five major Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and<br />

Challenges (SWOC) of the Department.<br />

Strengths:<br />

Department of Spanish Studies at the Doon University is the only<br />

centre to offer MA integrated (BA+MA) in Spanish in Uttarakhand<br />

and in the entire country after JNU and University of Delhi.<br />

Well qualified young faculty.<br />

A well researched and updated curriculum to meet the international<br />

standards (as per the Common European Framework).<br />

Record of placement of alumni is extremely impressive due to the<br />

abundance of companies that require experts of Spanish language in<br />

present times.<br />

One year Certificate Course in Spanish is being offered that suits<br />

perfectly to the current market trends.<br />

Weaknesses:<br />

Shortage of faculty, especially experienced and native faculty.<br />

Shortage of resources in the library.<br />

Shortage of infrastructural facilities.<br />

Lack of awareness in public within the region about the importance of<br />

learning Spanish.<br />

Reaching out to other departments of Spanish Studies in the country<br />

and Embassies is challenging.<br />

Opportunities:<br />

A unique centre for higher studies within the region and within the<br />

country.<br />

Due to the ever developing bilateral ties within India- Spain and India-<br />

Latin America there is a huge demand to learn Spanish.<br />

Excellent job opportunities in the Multinational companies and<br />

Embassies.<br />

School of Languages<br />

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