Course Overview
The Diploma in Foreign Languages equips students with proficiency in one or more foreign languages. It covers grammar, vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural nuances. Ideal for enhancing career prospects, this diploma offers practical language skills applicable in global contexts.
Duration:
1 year (2 semesters)
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the Diploma in Foreign Languages is typically structured across two semesters. Below is a sample outline for a general foreign language diploma:
Semester 1:
Introduction to the Language:
Basics of the chosen language: Alphabet, pronunciation, and basic grammar
Introduction to common phrases and expressions for daily communication
Understanding sentence structure and basic syntax
Listening and Speaking Skills:
Developing listening comprehension through audio and video exercises
Basic conversational skills: Introducing oneself, asking and answering questions
Pronunciation practice and building fluency in simple dialogues
Reading and Writing Skills:
Introduction to reading basic texts: Short stories, news articles, and everyday documents
Writing simple sentences, short paragraphs, and emails in the language
Vocabulary building: Words and phrases related to family, work, and travel
Cultural Studies:
Overview of the culture, customs, and traditions of countries where the language is spoken
Introduction to historical and contemporary issues related to the language’s region
Insights into art, literature, music, and cinema of the region
Semester 2:
Intermediate Grammar and Vocabulary:
Expanding on grammar rules: Tenses, verb conjugations, and more complex sentence structures
Intermediate-level vocabulary building
Writing essays, reports, and more detailed texts
Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills:
Engaging in more complex conversations
Listening to native speakers through interviews, podcasts, and films
Role-play exercises for real-life situations such as traveling, business, and social interactions
Translation and Interpretation:
Introduction to basic translation techniques
Practice translating simple texts from the foreign language to English and vice versa
Interpreting spoken conversations and speeches
Project Work/Internship:
Practical experience through projects or internships related to the foreign language
Research or project work on cultural aspects or language proficiency
Oral presentations and group discussions in the foreign language
Average Fees:
₹10,000 to ₹50,000 (varies by institution and language)
Exams to Attend:
Internal Assessments:
Regular assessments through assignments, oral tests, and written exercises.
Final Semester Examinations:
End-of-semester exams covering language comprehension, grammar, listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Professional Certifications (Optional):
DELF/DALF (for French): Recognized certification for French language proficiency.
Goethe-Zertifikat (for German): Globally recognized German language proficiency certification.
DELE (for Spanish): Spanish language certification for non-native speakers.
Competitive Exams (Optional):
Entrance exams for further studies such as Bachelor’s or Master’s in Foreign Languages or related fields like International Relations.
Top 10 Institutions in India:
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
EFLU (English and Foreign Languages University), Hyderabad
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
Symbiosis Institute of Foreign Languages, Pune
Goethe-Institut (Max Mueller Bhavan)
Alliance Française de Delhi
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Farook College, Kozhikode
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
Assumption College, Changanassery