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| Courses of Study : |
Established in 1958, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages is on of the oldest institutions in the Capital City offering intensive courses in foreign languages. Qualified and experienced teachers coach students to acquire proficiency in the following seven major foreign languages to certificate and diploma levels.
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LANGUAGE COURSES:
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| French |
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| Spanish |
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| German |
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| Arabic |
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| Japanese |
Started in 1958 |
| Russian |
Started in 1993. |
| Chinese |
Started in 2003. |
| English |
Creative Communication skill. |
| Advanced |
English and Creative Writing |
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| Duration of Courses : |
FRENCH, SPANISH, CHINESE AND JAPANESE : Two-Years courses divided into 4 semesters of 5 months each. There will be an examination at the end of each semester in December/May. Students coming out successful in the examination after the second Semester will be awarded the Certificates. Those who pass the examination held after the fourth semester will be awarded Diploma. Emphasis is given in Conversation and Translation in 3rd and 4th Semesters.
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FRENCH ADVANCED COURSE TWO SEMESTERS (5TH & 6TH SEMESTER )(FIVE MONTH EACH) : This course is offered to those who have completed two year French Course, to enable the candidates acquire mastery in the language and Literature.
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ARABIC & RUSSIAN : One-Years courses divided into two semesters of 5 months each. There will be an examination at the end of each semester in December/May. Students passing out at the end of the Second Semester will be awarded the Certificates.
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GERMAN : Five month intensive course, leading to admission at Max Mueller Bhavan for further study.
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CREATIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH : Five Months course giving emphasis on creative use of language and conversation, and to develop confidence in dealing with the language.
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ADVANCED ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITING :
Course will comprise of 4 papers:
- Spoken English Skills:
- to develp fluency in spoken English.
- understand more informal idiomatic and phrasal expressions.
- prepare for job-interviews and group discussions etc.
- Creative - Writing:
- to develp ideas and plots, characters and settings.
- write articles for media.
- anchoring and presentation etc.
- Development of Soft-Skills:
- for presentation.
- Conducting Interviews and Talk-Shows.
- Customer care.
- Time management etc.
- Business Communication:
- to provide a clearer and more professional service ot the customers on line.
- Writing business letters, e-mails, fax etc.
- Conducting meetings, preparing agenda, minutes, briefing and lecturing.
- Report writing etc.
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| SUMMER COURSES (June & July) |
First Semester - (2 months : 4 Days in a Week):-
Intensive courses of 1st Semester standard are conducted during summer (June-July) in FRENCH, CHINESE, JAPANESE & SPANISH. Students passing the examination in July can join the regular IInd Semester in August.
French Morning Class from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Other languages Evening: 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. |
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| Tests and Examination : |
There will be periodical tests and a written examination at the end of each Semester. There will also be a viva-voce examination at the end of Semester I, II, III and IV of FRENCH, JAPANESE, AND Advanced FRENCH. Viva Voce for ARABIC, CHINESE, SPANISH, and RUSSIAN will be at the end of Second Semester. For English written examination & viva will be held at the end of Semester.
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Viva-Voce : |
Students are expected to pass the viva-voce separately to qualify for promotion to the next semester or the award of the Certificate/Diploma.
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| Eligibility of Admission : |
- Persons who have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination or equivalent are eligible for admission. Classes start in January and August. The minimum number of students required for starting a language class would be 15.
- If in any Semester the minimum enrolment is not available, it is possible that in the particular semester that course may not be conducted. Fees collected will be refunded in full.
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| Test and Grades : |
- The minimum pass marks in all language courses will be 50% of the aggregate. Candidates securing 70% and above will be placed in the first Division. Those securing marks between 60% and 69% will be placed in the second Division. Minimum 65% attendance is necessary.
- Classes in ENGLISH will be held on four days in a week from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. The duration of the course is five months.
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| Time-Table of Classes : |
- The classes in French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and Arabic are conducted twice a week from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 pm. Classes in German will be held five times a week from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Classes in English will be from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for 4 days a week. Suitable teaching aids and tools are employed.
- Arrangement also exists for morning classes in French Semester I & II generally for three days in a week from 7.30 a.m.
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| Schedule of Fees : |
Tuition Fee (Payable at the time of admission):
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German one Semester |
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Rs. 11,500/- |
| Spanish per Semester |
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Rs. 7,500/- |
| French per Semester |
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Rs. 7,500/- |
| Arabic per Semester |
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Rs. 7,500/- |
| Japanese per Semester |
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Rs. 7,800/- |
| Chinese Semester |
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Rs. 7,500/- |
| English one Semester |
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Rs. 10,500/- |
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English & Creative Writing |
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Rs. 10,500/- |
| Examination Fee |
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Rs. 600/- |
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FEE LIABLE TO BE REVISED EACH SEMESTER :
- Fees once paid are not refundable. If the student has not attended any class, the fee will be refunded after deducting administration charges of 10% within one week from the commencement of the classes.
- Fees are to be deposited in the UCO Bank in the Bhavan's premises.
Timings : Weeks days 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and from 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in accounts Section (Monday-Friday).
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| Teaching Staff |
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DIRECTOR :
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Prof. N. N. Pillai
- M. A. (Mass Communication) Pennsylvania University ( USA )
- Advanced Course in Advertising and Promotion Management ( Wharton School , USA )
- Advanced Course in Public Relations ( Michigan State University , U.S.A. )
- L.L.B Formerly Course Director and Professor, Indian Institute of Mass Communication
- Communication Consultant to World Bank, UNESCO and British Council.
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FRENCH
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- Mr. A. Velou
M.A. (Eco./French) from Madras University.
- Mr. Munish Pahwa
M.A. (French), University of Delhi.
- Mr. Sanjay Kumar
M.A. (French literature) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
- Mr. Anunay Kumar
M.A. (French literature) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
- Ms. Trishna Sinha
M.A. in French from Delhi University.
- Mr. Simpy
M.A.(French) from Jawharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Ms. Meenakshi Kapoor
B.Com, M.A. French and Franco Phone Studies from Delhi University.
- Ms. Navreeti Sharma
M.A. (French) Advaced Diploma in French from Delhi University.
- Ms. Pritu Jha
B.A. (Hon), M.A (French) from Faculty of Arts, Delhi University.
- Ms. Pearl Jindal
B.A. English (Hon), Advanced Diploma in French from Delhi University.
- Ms. Sukham Paneshar
Advanced Diploma in French from Delhi University.
- Ms. Komal Rani
M.A. French Literature from Delhi University.
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RUSSIAN
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SPANISH
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- Brig. Shyam Prasad
BE (Electronics), Masters in Communications, Management Information System, Advance Course in Spanish from Delhi University. Interpreter Course, School of Foreign Languages, New Delhi.
- Ms. Anju Virmani
Diploma in Spanish, Intensive Diploma, Delhi University
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JAPANESE
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- Dr. Bagyalakshmi
Ph. D. in Chinese from JNU.
M.A. in Chinese from JNU.
M.A. in Economics from Madras University .
- Mr. K.N.V. Bapiraju
Bachelor of Commerce Degree-from Andhra University
Advance-II (5 year) Course in Japanese Language from Japan Cultural and Information Centre, Embassy of Japan.
- Sangeeta Batra
MA (English), 5 years Advanced Diploma (J.C.I.C.)
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ARABIC
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- Abdul Kareem
M.A. (Arabic), Advance Diploma in Modern Persian
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GERMAN
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- Mrs. Chanchal Bhatia
M.A., B.A. (Honours) Punjab University, Diploma in advanced German from Max Muellar Bhavan, New. Delhi.
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ENGLISH
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- Mrs. Renu Ganesh
M.A. B.Ed. English, M.A. Philosophy.
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CHINESE
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- Mrs. Priyanka Kumari
B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese from Jawaharlal Nehru University , New Delhi
- S.K. Bahl
M.A. History (Chinese Course from JNU)
- Ms. Geeta
(HSK) Chinese Language course from Liaoning international University China.
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| How to Apply : |
Application for admission to any of these language Courses should be made in the attached form and should reach the Director, Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Languages, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 along with the prescribed fee before the commencement of the course. Admission is on first-come- first- served basis.
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