School of International Languages

School of International Languages

As Indians, most of us are natural bi-linguals or even tri-linguals. We communicate not only in the mother tongues we are born to but also in languages like Hindi and English.  Scientific studies have however shown that there are several advantages to be gained by learning a foreign language.

Learning a previously unknown language actually increases the size of the hippocampus and cerebral cortex areas of the human brain. This means that by learning a foreign language one becomes capable of thinking better, of developing a better memory, of acquiring greater cognitive skills, and of enhancing perceptual sensitivity.

Knowledge of an international language can also help one to become more open-minded, aware, out-going and social.  Attention spans increase, and as those who learn a new language get to be familiar with another culture, they become capable of looking at the world in a new way.

Foreign language learning also improves existing language skills in individuals, and tests have indicated that the brains of people who learn a new language remain more active and healthy for a longer period of time contributing to a reduced risk of dementia in old-age.

Sister Nivedita University (SNU), an upcoming premiere University under the fold of the renowned Techno India Group of institutions, is an exception to this in so far as its mandate includes the teaching across four semesters of at least one international language to its undergraduate and postgraduate students across all disciplines. As a result, students who graduate from SNU leave with the added advantage of having knowledge of a foreign language when they move out of the campus to employment domains beyond.

In this regard the School of International Languages of Sister Nivedita University which is the brainchild of Sri Satyam Roy Chowdhury the Hon’ble Chancellor of the University, fulfills a double responsibility. It is not only responsible for reaching and teaching French, German, Japanese and Spanish languages to University learners, but also responsible for the running of separate Certificate and Diploma courses in a total of six languages – Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish, French and Esperanto.

The objective of these latter courses is to enable any and all of age 18 years and above to learn these foreign languages. Such SNU courses cater to an existing demand from professionals and others for a superior language-teaching facility accompanied with a University certification. This is mainly because almost all foreign-language teaching centres in this part of the country and elsewhere are little more than NGOs, many functioning without proper academic orientation, pedagogic control, discipline or rigour.

It is self evident that prospective employers will desire candidates with a proper certification of their claims of having knowledge of a particular foreign language, and this is precisely what SNU-SIL has to offer.

It is also true that as the world shrinks due to globalization and increased international business transactions, more and more jobs will call for personnel equipped with foreign language skills. Certainly many employers show greater inclination towards considering the CV of a candidate indicating who is properly certified by a University as possessing a foreign language skill as an added qualification.

The SNU School of International Languages (SNU-SIL) is a new and advanced language teaching facility. Its comparative newness has a number of advantages, not the least being a commitment to innovations in course content and delivery, a forward looking vision, and future planning for the application of innovative teaching-learning methodologies and processes.

It is a commitment of SNU-SIL to provide all entrants with some of the best of training and learning opportunities. This is because in language learning (unlike pedagogy in other standard academic disciplines) the provision and acquisition of information is not the norm. What is required instead is a holistic skills-development initiative on the part of the instructor to impart knowledge in aspects of syntax and lexis accompanied by extensive practice in Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing skills.

The teachers at SIL endeavour to fulfill just these objectives by engaging new learners in a one-to-one interactive process in online classroom sessions and will continue to do so in possible blended-learning scenarios in the near future. Students are often given access to recordings of classes already taken, and full advantage will also be taken of the resources of recently developed digital-learning platforms to be implemented shortly. The School is also engaged in the process of building up an e-accessible resource base and at present frequently screens foreign-language films for the advantage of its students.

Certificate and Diploma courses at SNU-SIL come on an extremely cost-effective basis, and classes are generally held on a two-days-per-week basis in the afternoon/evening hours, or in the case of some language courses, on weekends too for the convenience of those in employment or those still studying in other colleges and universities.

Taking a Language Course in SNU is easy, quick and convenient. Trained and experienced foreign language teachers make learning easy and enjoyable. The superior infrastructure and online/offline resources are among the best. And fees for Certificate and Diploma courses are much less than what is demanded by other comparable language-schools in Kolkata. There are also a wide spectrum of courses available, ranging from a 6-months’ Basic Certificate course of 100 hours, to a 1-year Advanced Certificate course of 200 hours, a 300-hours course, and a 400 hours/2-years Diploma course in any one of six different languages on offer.

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WHY LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?
YOUR REASONS MAY BE
  • For increasing EQ (Employability Quotient)
  • To begin a career as a foreign language Translator/Interpreter
  • Take up freelancing
  • To state on your CV that you know a foreign language
  • To emigrate to another nation
  • Prove that you too can pick up a new language
  • Impress others
  • Develop the ability to Read/Write/Speak and Talk in a foreign language

WHY YOU MAY WANT TO LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY?

  • Trained and experienced faculty
  • All languages under one roof/in one campus
  • Modern technological teaching aids
  • Learner-friendly curriculum
  • Graded learning process
  • Convenient class days and timings
  • Provision of Language-learning materials
  • Peaceful and hassle-free educational environment
  • Uninterrupted scope for learning

LANGUAGE COURSES AT SNU

  • Chinese
  • Esperanto
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

PROFILES OF COURSE CONTENT

FOR JAPANESE AND CHINESE

  • Script/ Alphabet
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Conversation
  • Reading, Listening and Writing skills
  • Culture and etiquette

FOR EUROPEAN LANGUAGES

  • Syntax
  • Lexical skills
  • Speaking
  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Phonetics
  • Grammar

COURSE CATEGORIES

  • Six-months’ B-Certificate Course of app. 100 Hours duration
  • One-year A-Certificate Course of app. 200 Hours duration
  • 1.5 years H-Certificate Course of app. 300 Hours duration
  • Two-years Diploma Course of app. 400 Hours duration
  • Possibility of upgradation of courses to Degree/PG levels

COURSE FEES

  • Consolidated course fee or Rs. 7500/- only for each course of 6-months

AWARDING AUTHORITY

  • All Course-Completion Certificates and Marksheets will be awarded by Sister Nivedita University

ENQUIRIES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Prof. MONIKINKINI BASU 
  • Email id – infosnusil@snuniv.ac.in

CoursesYearsSemesterEligibility CriteriaMarks Required
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Chinese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Esperanto6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - French6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - German6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Japanese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Spanish6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Chinese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Esperanto6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - French6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - German6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Japanese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Spanish6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Chinese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Esperanto6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - French6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - German6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Japanese6 Months118 years and above40%
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Spanish6 Months118 years and above40%
Diploma in Chinese18 years and above40%
Diploma in Esperanto18 years and above40%
Diploma in French18 years and above40%
Diploma in German18 years and above40%
Diploma in Japanese18 years and above40%
Diploma in Spanish18 years and above40%
PROFESSOR (DR.) SUBIR KUMAR DHAR

Director

Email: subir.kd@snuniv.ac.in


Prof. Dhar completed his education from Jadavpur University, Denver University and the University of Cambridge. He taught at Rabindra Bharati University for over 35 years, donning various hats there, from Officiating Vice-Chancellor to the Director of its School of Languages and Culture. His scholarly work has taken him all over the country—from Assam to Uttar Pradesh—and all over the world, including the University of Oxford, Ohio State University and the University of Liberal Arts, Bangladesh.

PROF. MONIKINKINI BASU

Assistant Professor & Admin Assistant to Director - School of International Languages

Email: monikinkini.b@snuniv.ac.in


Ms. Basu is on the verge of completing her PhD from the internationally-renowned Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta [Jadavpur University] having previously studied at the University of Kalyani. She has been teaching since 2013, with her time divided between Sri Krishna College under the University of Kalyani and The Bhawanipore Education Society. Her teaching and research interests include Drama, Performance Studies, Masculinity Studies and Film Studies.

KAMELIA BISWAS

French Faculty & Assistant To Director- School Of International Languages

Email: kamelia.b@snuniv.ac.in


A passionate and avid goal-orientated human being who believes in learning and adapting to the ever-changing world of knowledge and education. I desire to achieve positive goals in my career with development of my soft skills, aiding the overall recognition of my students and my University. I take technology updates as my itch to improvement and development in the modern world.

VEDANANDA GUPTA

German Language Faculty

Email: vedananda.g@snuniv.ac.in


Prof. Vedananda Gupta first started teaching German in Rabindra Bharati University at the School of Languages and Culture, where he is still attached. He is also a guest faculty at Sanskrit College and University, where he teaches elective German to post graduate students of English. His interest in German literature is in the creations of the “Sturm and Drang” literary epoch.

Jaya Choudhury

Spanish language Faculty

Level B2 Diploma Certificate of DELE ( Diploma de Lengua Extranjera) in Spanish language from Instituto Cervantes, Madrid.

Email: jaya.c@snuniv.ac.in


Jaya Choudhury is Spanish language teacher and a writer- translator of the same. A Calcutta University alumni in commerce she got level B2 Diploma Certificate of DELE ( Diploma de Lengua Extranjera) in Spanish language from Instituto Cervantes, Madrid. Currently works in in Sister Nivedita University, Newtown, Kolkata as a faculty. Spanish language and literature is her profession and passion. She also writes and translates books from or to Spanish- Bengali- English. So far 14 books are published including novels, poetries, dramas, stories etc. from eminent publishing houses of Kolkata and from the embassies of Chile in India , Paraguay in India etc. Bangla Academy of Govt. Of West Bengal conferred her with the prestigious Lila Roy Smarak Samman for her contribution to the translation literature in Bengali language in 2019. Regularly writes essays, poems in Spanish magazines and periodicals of Kolkata and Cuba, Columbia, Mexico, Paraguay, Argentina and Bangladesh etc.

Abhishek Samanta

Spanish language Faculty

M.Sc, C1 level Spanish.

Email: absam87@outlook.com


I am born and brought up in Kolkata, grown up with the ethos of Indian culture. I love nature and environment. I love to teach Spanish and learn other languages. I am a sportsman and love to play cricket and chess. I love to travel and have travelled almost 17 countries and stayed in 5 countries. Working for environment and stray animals is my passion.

Runa Rahman

Spanish language Faculty

M.Sc in Dietetics and Food Service Management B.Sc in Zoology 3 years course of Spanish language 2 years course of Arabic language

Email: runa.rahman2000@gmail.com


I am a Spanish teacher and am into this profession for the last 13 years. Presently , I teach at SNU and also at RKM School of Languages, Golpark and at Lady Brabourne College and Scottish Church College. I do freelance translation work as well. I have taught Spanish at Ebenezer International School, Bangalore for some time. Teaching is my passion and profession.

MOUMITA SAHA

Spanish language Faculty

Master in Computer Application (MCA); B.Com (Hons.); Post Advanced in Spanish

Email: moumitash78@gmail.com


Moumita Saha was born and raised in Kolkata. A Jadavpur Vidyapith alumni, she received a Bachelor Degree of Commerce (Hons.) from the University of Calcutta and a Master Degree in Computer Application from the Indira Gandhi National Open University. After a decade-long experience in automobile industry, Moumita developed an interest in Spanish as a foreign language and cleared successive courses in Spanish: from Communicative I to Post Advanced from the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, School of Languages, Golpark, Kolkata. She demonstrated her brilliance by securing the first rank in the Communicative II, Advanced and Post Advanced courses. She continues developing her niche in Spanish pedagogy while engaging with the global Hispanic community for innovation and impact.

 

Rajdeep Dasgupta

Spanish language Faculty

M.A

Email: rajdeepdasgupta89@gmail.com


In 2009, I passed my B.A (Hons.) in History and M.A in South and South East Asian Studies in 2011 from Calcutta University. I did my second M.A in History from Vidyasagar University in 2017. In between I have successfully completed a Six month Spanish Communicative course from Ramkrishna Mission Institute of Culture in 2013 and 3 years Spanish Advanced course by 2021 from the same institute. I have also successfully qualified "DELE A2" in 2022. For the last 9 years I have been working in agricultural sector as a "Sales Officer." Now I am looking forward to be associated with the Spanish language.

PAMPA SAHA ROY

Japanese Language Faculty

Email: pampa.sr@snuniv.ac.in


Pampa Saha Roy joined Sister Nivedita University in January 2019 as a Japanese language teacher after completing the Japanese Language Teachers’ Training Course (360 hours) conducted by The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and The Embassy of Japan in India with the support of The Japan Foundation at UGC-Human Resource Development Centre in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
She is specialized in teaching methodologies based on JF-Standard for JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education
She was invited by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Japan as an Indian delegate to participate Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths – JENESYS2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
She conducted an Online Certificate Course on Business Communications in the Japanese Language for the business professionals organized by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the support of the Japan Foundation, New Delhi.
She studied the Japanese language at The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark where she won the most outstanding student award – Dr. D. N. Bakshi Memorial Medal in the Japanese Language.

Priyaly Chakraborty

Japanese Language Faculty

Japanese N3 passed and completed full Japanese language diploma course (5 year), Japanese language teacher training course (360 hours)

Email: priyaly.chakraborty@gmail.com


I'm Priyaly Chakraborty, who started to learn Japanese language from the Ramkrishna Mission and completed the 5 year course. Got the teacher training course at JNU conducted by the Japan and India Government. Loves the Japanese architecture and the interior design as well as the pop culture.

Dr. Satyanarayan Bhattacharya

Japanese Language Faculty

M. A., M. Com., M. Ed., LL. B., BLISC, KOVID, Ph. D., Diploma in Japanese.

Email: smb261059@gmail.com


Taught Japanese language as a honorary High School Teacher in Japansse at Visva-Bharati (a Central University). Retired as Deputy Registrar from Visva-Bharati on 31. 10.2019. Continuing as a Visiting Faculty in Japanese at Sister Nivedita University (SNU) from 1st November, 2022.

CHANDAN ADHYA

French Language Faculty

M.A. (French & Bengali), B2 (Alliance Française du Bengale)

Email: chandanadhya2012@gmail.com


Paramita Pal

French Language Faculty

M.A in French Language, Literature, Translation, Interpretation as well as speaking skills too.

Email: paramita122@gmail.com


I am Paramita Pal, a former student of Calcutta University who has successfully completed her Masters in French Language, Literature, Translation and Interpretation with first class in every consecutive semester. As a faculty I am always ambitious and I am always keen to encourage my students to build their skills and interest towards learning a foreign language French which is very melodious and interesting too. I consider myself lucky to have received such a golden opportunity to construct the careers of my students with motivation, trust, confidence and loyalty too.

Sudipta Mitra Datta

French Language Faculty

Diplome Supérieure from Alliance Fraçaise, Kolkata, Post Graduation in French from CIEFL, Hyderabad

Email: suditamitradatta@gmail.com


Twelve years experience of teaching French in English medium school in Kolkata.  Teacher's Training on French language & French culture and civilization from CAVILUM, VICHY, FRANCE .

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CoursesFee During Admission (Including 1st Semester Fee / 1st installment for annual scheme)Fee 2nd semester / 2nd installment onwardsProgram Fees Total
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Chinese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Esperanto12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - French12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - German12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Japanese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - Spanish12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Chinese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Esperanto12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - French12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - German12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Japanese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - Spanish12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Chinese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Esperanto12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - French12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - German12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Japanese12000
Certificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - Spanish12000
Diploma in Chinese48000
Diploma in Esperanto48000
Diploma in French48000
Diploma in German48000
Diploma in Japanese48000
Diploma in Spanish48000

 

SNU SchoolDepartmentCourseCurriculum Structure & Syllabus
School of International LanguagesChineseCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - ChineseClick To View
School of International LanguagesEsperantoCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - EsperantoClick To View
School of International LanguagesFrenchCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - FrenchClick To View
School of International LanguagesGermanCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - GermanClick To View
School of International LanguagesJapaneseCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - JapaneseClick To View
School of International LanguagesSpanishCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - SpanishClick To View
School of International LanguagesChineseCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - ChineseClick To View
School of International LanguagesEsperantoCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - EsperantoClick To View
School of International LanguagesFrenchCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - FrenchClick To View
School of International LanguagesGermanCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - GermanClick To View
School of International LanguagesJapaneseCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - JapaneseClick To View
School of International LanguagesSpanishCertificate in Foreign Language (Beginners) - SpanishClick To View
School of International LanguagesChineseCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - ChineseClick To View
School of International LanguagesEsperantoCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - EsperantoClick To View
School of International LanguagesFrenchCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - FrenchClick To View
School of International LanguagesGermanCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - GermanClick To View
School of International LanguagesJapaneseCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - JapaneseClick To View
School of International LanguagesSpanishCertificate in Foreign Language (Higher certificate) - SpanishClick To View
School of International LanguagesChineseDiploma in ChineseClick To View
School of International LanguagesEsperantoDiploma in EsperantoClick To View
School of International LanguagesFrenchDiploma in FrenchClick To View
School of International LanguagesGermanDiploma in GermanClick To View
School of International LanguagesJapaneseDiploma in JapaneseClick To View
School of International LanguagesSpanishDiploma in SpanishClick To View
SNU SchoolDepartmentCourseOBE Framework
School of International LanguagesChineseCertificate in Foreign Language (Advanced) - ChineseClick To View

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