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SSR PART-II<br />

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

Imparting an in-depth knowledge about French and Francophone world<br />

through various lectures, workshops and extra-curricular activities organised<br />

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

time to time.<br />

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

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

Strengths<br />

Well experienced and internationally trained teachers<br />

Well planned up-to-date course curriculum which dwells upon the<br />

importance of vocational and professional needs of the learners<br />

Latest methodologies of learning and teaching implemented<br />

Active in organising lectures and workshops by external experts and<br />

extra-curricular activities related to Francophone world.<br />

Support from national and international institutions<br />

Weaknesses<br />

Lack of permanent faculty members<br />

Lack of study material<br />

Opportunities<br />

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Since the Department of French Studies is the only full fledge<br />

department in the Himalayan region offering degree courses, there is<br />

an immense scope for it to become an extensive research centre of the<br />

Himalayan region and Francophone world.<br />

Growth of tourism sector<br />

Development of economic ties of the region with Francophone world,<br />

especially with France<br />

French companies will set up some renewable energy plants in the<br />

region<br />

Number of Francophone African nations have collaborated with the<br />

local pharmaceuticals companies.<br />

Challenges<br />

Recruitment of permanent faculty members<br />

More exposure to the students<br />

Making the Department more visible and a centre of excellence in the<br />

field of French and Francophone studies<br />

52. Future plans of the department.<br />

To introduce PG courses and research based courses.<br />

To develop inter-disciplinary courses with other departments.<br />

To collaborate with other departments within the university and other<br />

French departments around India such as Alliance française and<br />

CFFS, JNU.<br />

To incorporate more vocational courses at departmental level<br />

(International relations, French for mass and media, French for<br />

fashion and design, etc) and courses on Francophone literatures.<br />

To initiate exchange programmes for faculties and students with<br />

University of Liège, Belgium.<br />

School of Languages<br />

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