NALINI J.THAMPI Professor
- Department of French
- School of Humanities
- nalini.fre@pondiuni.edu.in
Academic Activity
Educational Qualification (UG,PG & Higher Order)
| S.No | Degree | Subject/Title of thesis | University/Board | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph.D. (French) | Leconte de Lisle et L'imaginaire Indien | English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad | 1991 |
| 2 | M.Litt. (French) | Les Mythes Indiens chez Leconte de Lisle | English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad | 1983 |
| 3 | M.A. | French | University of Madras | 1980 |
| 4 | B.A. | French | University of Madras | 1978 |
| 5 | B.E.P.C. | French | Académie de Rennes (France) | 1974 |
Area of Specializaion
Awards / Prizes Conferred
| S.No | Name / Title of the Award | Type | Name of the Agency conferred the Award | Year of the Award | Amount for Cash Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevalier dans L'Ordre des Palmes Académiques | INTERNATIONAL | French Government | 2022 | N.A. |
| 2 | Jury Member for the prestigious Romain Rolland Prize in Translation | NATIONAL | The French Institute in India | 2019 | - |
| 3 | Jury Member for the Franco-Indian Literary Prize, Gitanjali | INTERNATIONAL | The Fariba Hachtroudi Trust | 2012 | - |
| 4 | First Rank Winner of the International French Dictation, Dictée Bernard Pivot | INTERNATIONAL | World Congress of the Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français | 2000 | - |
| 5 | Prize at the international competition, Le français du IIIe Millénaire | INTERNATIONAL | Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris | 2000 | - |
| 6 | Laureate of the International Quiz between 10 Francophone Countries, Questions pour Un Champion | INTERNATIONAL | TV5 | 1995 | - |
| 7 | French Govt Fellowship | INTERNATIONAL | French Govt | 1983 | 2 months Fellowship |
Teaching Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professor | Dept of French | Pondicherry University |
| 2 | Reader, then, Associate Professor | Dept of French | Pondicherry University |
| 3 | Lecturer | Dept of French | English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad |
| 4 | Lecturer | Dept of French | Arts & Science College for Women, Osmania University, Hyderabad |
| 5 | Research Scholar | Dept of French | English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad |
Research Experience
| S.No | Designation | Department/Centre | Institution | Area of Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | As Research Scholar, then, Lecturer, & Supervisor | Dept of French | English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad | French & Francophone Literatures, Comparative Literature, Women Writing |
| 2 | As Reader, & then, as Professor, & Supervisor | Dept of French | Pondicherry University | French & Francophone Literatures, Comparative Literature, Women Writing |
Industry Experience
| S.No | Designation | Company/Corporate | Nature of Work |
|---|
Contribution towards Innovation
| S.No | Name of the Work/Contribution | Specialization | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initiated new courses | In Francophone Studies & Women's Writing | 1992 onwards |
| 2 | Launched & Headed the Centre | for Women's Studies | 1999-2002 |
| 3 | Launched & Headed the Centre | for Foreign Languages | 2009-2013 |
| 4 | Initiated & Launched the Dual Degree Programme with the University of Paris 1. | M.A. Intg. (SEAL) -- Social & Economic Administration & Law | From August 2019. Got 10 Sponsorships organised from Paris 1 for 10 PU M.A. Intg. (SEAL) Students. |
| 5 | Sent PU Students to foreign universities for academic pursuit, & monitored their studies | Under the M.O.U. Exchange Programme | 2013 onwards |
| 6 | Coordinator, National Resource Centre for SWAYAM-ARPIT MOOC on French Studies | First SWAYAM-ARPIT MOOC Programme on French Studies in India | 1/5/2018 to 31/3/2019 |
Patent Details
| S.No | Title | Status | Patent Number | Year of Award | Type | Commercialized Status |
|---|
Papers Published in UGC Approved Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pondichéry : Identité, Altérité, Réalité | Nalini J. Thampi | International Journal of European Languages, An Online Publication of the School of European Languages, English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad | Issue No.1. Pg. Nos.7-16 | 2019 | 15 |
| 2 | À La Confluence de Deux Cultures : God's Mischief de Maniyambath Mukundan | Nalini J. Thampi | Synergies Inde, Coordonné par Vidya Venkatesan et Claude Arpi, Édité par Gerflint, France | No.7 / 2016. ISSN 1951-6436. Pg. Nos.45-55 | 2016 | 15 |
Papers Published in Non UGC Approved Peer Reviewed Journals
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Journal Name | Volume, Issue & Page Nos. | Year | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Sacré et Le Profane dans Le Drame Divin du Theyyam | Nalini J. Thampi | "Rencontre Avec L’Inde”, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GOI) Journal | Tome 37, Numéro 2 | 2008 | 15 |
| 2 | The Relationship of Man and Woman in Marie-Thérèse Humbert’s “Parole de Femme” | Nalini J. Thampi | Perspectives on Comparative Literature and Culture | Published by Directorate of Public Relations and Publications for Centre for Comparative Literature, | 2008 | 15 |
| 3 | The Geminian Relationship in Marie-Thérèse Humbert and Arundhati Roy | Nalini J. Thampi | Indian Response to French, German and Russian Literatures | Published by Centre for Comparative Literature, Dept. of Culture and Heritage, CUSAT | 2006 | 15 |
| 4 | Leconte de Lisle et Son “Suryâ” | Nalini J. Thampi | "Rencontre Avec L’Inde”, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GOI) Journal | Tome 29, Numéro 4 | 2000 | 15 |
| 5 | La Médecine Jadis et Naguère... | Nalini J. Thampi | "Rencontre Avec L’Inde”, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GOI) Journal | Tome 27, Numéro 4 | 1998 | 15 |
| 6 | An Insight into Franco-Canadian Women Writing with Gabrielle Roy | Nalini J. Thampi | Journal of New Literatures | Vol. I, No. 1, Edited by D.K. Ramphal, Rita Saldanha, Posh Charak Chauhan, University of Jammu | 1998 | 15 |
| 7 | Gaston Miron and Michèle Lalonde : The Linguistic Struggle Towards Francophony | Nalini J. Thampi | Indian Journal of Canadian Studies | Volume VII | 1998 | 15 |
| 8 | Artaud et Le “Théâtre Physique” de L’Orient -- Langage Contre Non-Langage | Nalini J. Thampi | "Rencontre Avec L’Inde”, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GOI) Journal | Tome 26, Numéro 1 | 1997 | 15 |
| 9 | La Revanche Féministe au Kerala : Lalithambika Antherjanam et Praticârâdevathâ | Nalini J. Thampi | "Rencontre Avec L’Inde”, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations, GOI) Journal | Tome 26, Numéro 3 | 1997 | 15 |
| 10 | La Joie de Siva | Nalini J. Thampi | Bulletin d’Études Parnassiennes et Symbolistes | No. 19 | 1997 | 15 |
Papers Published in Conference Proceedings
| S.No | Title | Name of the Authors as per the order in Paper | Details of Conference Publication | Page Nos. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Au Nom de L'Honneur : Le Défi de Mukhtar Mai | Nalini J. Thampi | Marginalisation et Résistance : Repenser La Femme, Langers International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, ISBN 978-93-85478-43-7. | 22-27 | 2016 |
| 2 | Une Aventure Démystifiante à travers Les Contes | Nalini J. Thampi | Littérature de Jeunesse : Réel et Imaginaire, Jayam Printers, Puducherry. | 80-84 | 2013 |
| 3 | La Québécoite en Mal d’Identité | Nalini J. Thampi | Proceedings of the UGC National Seminar on Quebec Studies, Samhita Publications, Chennai | 7 | 2009 |
| 4 | How French Are The Franco-Pondicherrians ? | Nalini J. Thampi | Pondicherry Through The Ages, Pondicherry History Congress | 7 | 1997 |
| 5 | Quête d’Identité et Problématique Linguistique chez Antonine Maillet : Français “Acadien” / Français “Universel” | Nalini J. Thampi | Souvenir of Canadian Studies Seminar | 4 | 1993 |
Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|
Chapters in Books
| S.No | Title of the Chapters | Name of the Authors | Title of the Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Petit Pays, Je Saigne de Tes Blessures” – Le Témoignage Déchirant de Gaël Faye | Nalini J. Thampi | Études Françaises et Francophones – Passion et Connaissance dans L’Espace Numérique -- Vol. 2. Issue 1, 2022 | REST Publisher -- Ramachandra Educational and Sports Trust | 2022 | 97881 94845 966 |
| 2 | Piégée entre des normes contraignantes et une vie sans frontières : le choix ultime de Kenza | Nalini J. Thampi | Études Françaises et Francophones – Passion et Connaissance dans L’Espace Numérique -- Vol : 1 (1), 2020 | REST -- Ramachandra Educational and Sports Trust | 2020 | 97881 94845 966 |
| 3 | Panicker la brute | Nalini J. Thampi | Rangoli, Anthologie de Nouvelles Indiennes Contemporaines, Collection dirigée par Kiran Chaudhry & N. Kamala. | Goyal Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd, Delhi. | 2018 | ISBN 978-93-8814-145-1 |
| 4 | The Self and The Other in Francophone Literatures | Nalini J. Thampi | Language, Literature : Newer Perspectives, Edited by Rahul D.R. and S. Sam Surya. | Bodhivanam, Chennai. | 2016 | ISBN 978-93-80690-35-5-3 |
| 5 | Au Clair de La Lune | Nalini J. Thampi | SHAKTI -- Quand les Indiennes ont leur mot à écrire, Collection dirigée par N. Kamala & Claire Barthez. | Goyal Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd, Delhi. | 2013 | ISBN 81-8307-531-29 78 |
| 6 | Developing Strategies Towards A Francophone Identity | Nalini J. Thampi | Discovering French Canada, Edited by K.R.G. Nair & Romey Borges | Allied Publishers, New Delhi | 2002 | N.A. |
| 7 | Marie-Thérèse Humbert et “À L’Autre Bout de Moi” -- De L’Altérité Vers L’Identité | Nalini J. Thampi | L’Océan Indien dans Les Littératures Francophones, Edited by Kumari R. Issur and Vinesh Y. Hookoomsing | Éditions Karthala & Presses de L’Université de Maurice, France | 2002 | N.A. |
| 8 | The French Language in Pondicherry : A Vestige of The Past or A Link-Language of The Future ? | Nalini J. Thampi | Indo-French Relations, Edited by Prof. K. S. Mathew and S. Jayaseela Stephen, Indian Council of Historical Research | Pragati Publications, New Delhi | 1999 | N.A. |
| 9 | The Geminian Relationship -- A Comparative Perspective of Marie-Thérèse Humbert and Arundhati Roy | Nalini J. Thampi | Indian Women Writers, Edited by Dr. K.V. Surendran and Dr. J. Dodhiya | Sarup & Sons Publishers, New Delhi | 1999 | N.A. |
Edited Books
| S.No | Title of the Book | Name of the Authors as per the order in Book | Publisher | Year | ISBN No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marginalisation et Résistance : Repenser La Femme | Nalini J. Thampi | Langers International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. | 2016 | ISBN 978-93-85478-43-7 |
| 2 | Littérature de Jeunesse : Réel et Imaginaire | Nalini J. Thampi | Jayam Printers, Puducherry. | 2013 | -- |
Ongoing Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Ongoing Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Completed Projects
| S.No | Title of the Project | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cultural and Diasporic Studies | UGC SAP DRS-II | 2015-2020 | 1 Crore | 2015 |
| 2 | Annotated Translation of Historical French Documents | UGC SAP DRS-I | 2009-2014 | 44 Lakhs | 2014 |
| 3 | Monique Wittig and Lalithambika Antherjanam - A Cross-Cultural Perspective of Feminism | Minor Research Project (Pondicherry University) | 1998-2003 | Rs.10500/- | 2003 |
Completed Consultancy Works
| S.No | Title of the Consultancy Work | Sponsored By | Period | Sanctioned Amount(Rs. Lakh) | Year |
|---|
Career Guidance Offered to students
| S.No | Name of the Scheme | No. of Students | Competitive Examinations/ Career Counseling | No. of Students Passed | No. of Students Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PG / Ph.D. Programme in French | As per year of admission | Career Counselling | 100% | 100% |
List of capability enhancement such as Soft skill development, Remedial coaching, Language lab,
Bridge courses, Yoga, Meditation, Personal Counselling and Mentoring etc.,
| S.No | Name of the Programme/Scheme | Date of Implementation | No. of Students Enrolled | Agencies Involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Personal Counselling & Mentoring. Monitoring Students exchange with foreign universities. | From 1992 onwards | As per year of admission | PG Students & Ph.D. Scholars |
| 2 | As per UGC, Student Induction Programme. | 30-07-2019 | All freshly admitted Integrated Students | As Chairperson, Anti-Ragging Committee |
Research Guidance - PG
| S.No | Year | Degree | No. of Students Awarded | Department/Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | M.A. | 245 | Dept. of French, Pondicherry University |
| 2 | 2012 | M.PHIL | 50 | Dept of French, Pondicherry University |
Research Guidance - Ph.D
| S.No | Student Name | Registration Date | Registration No. | Thesis Title | Thesis Submitted Status | Thesis Submitted Date | Vivavoce Completed Status | Date Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VELARASAN K. | 12-10-2015 | 1500113004 | La Représentation des Jeunes dans La Littérature Océanienne Francophone – Étude Analytique d’après une Sélection de Romans | YES | 09-01-2023 | YES | 27-12-2023 |
| 2 | REVAR SUKETU JERAMBHAI | 12-10-2015 | 1500113003 | Investigation sémiotique de la traduction en hindi de la série de bande dessinée belge, « Les Aventures deTintin » | YES | 09-01-2023 | YES | 27-10-2023 |
| 3 | SHREYA DUTTA | 19-08-2016 | 1600113004 | Une Perspective Ethnomusicologique des Griots et des Bauls dans Une Sélection d'OEuvres | YES | 08-07-2022 | YES | 11-08-2023 |
| 4 | LINDA BARBARA FOOTE | 26-07-2018 | 1800113002 | Étude Analytique de l’Altérité et du Multiculturalisme dans une Sélection d’Œuvres de la Littérature Maghrébine Francophone Féminine | YES | 23-03-2022 | YES | 04-11-2022 |
| 5 | CHINMOYPRITAM MUDULI | 28-08-2013 | 1300113001 | Mythe et Fabulation dans Une Sélection de Romans de L'Afrique Francophone | YES | 28-02-2019 | YES | 27-08-2019 |
| 6 | PRIYOBROTO SHOO | 07-08-2012 | R29243 | FLE dans Le Cadre de L'enseignement Supérieur à Chandernagore et Pondichéry : Une Étude Empirique, suivie dune Création Méliorative à Base d'Applis | YES | 31-01-2018 | YES | 07-09-2018 |
| 7 | SANTO MICHELINE SANGEETHA (UGC JRF) | 19-08-2011 | R28265 | Une Étude Musicologique et Polyphonique des Romans de Nancy Huston | YES | 28-07-2016 | YES | 30-04-2018 |
| 8 | CALAIVANANE R. | 12-08-2010 | R24155 | La Crise de L'Identité dans Les Romans de Tahar Ben Jelloun -- Une Étude Analytique | YES | 25-04-2017 | YES | 05-04-2018 |
| 9 | RAJAN GEORGE | 11-08-2010 | R24250 | Samudaripen -- Le Génocide Oublié et La Vie des Tsiganes dans Les OEuvres de Matéo Maximoff | YES | 25-04-2017 | YES | 02-04-2018 |
| 10 | BENJAMIN NGANTCHOU YONGSI (Foreigner from Cameroon, Africa) | 05-12-2012 | R29376 | Le Multiculturalisme au Canada : Manifestations Publiques de L'Identité Culturelle chez Les Minorités Visibles et Religieuses à Montréal | YES | 16-10-2015 | YES | 09-12-2016 |
| 11 | SARMILA ACHARIF | 23-09-2009 | F17208 | L'Identité de La Femme Musulmane : De La Tradition à La Modernité -- des Expériences Dévoilées à travers Une Sélection dOeuvres Francophones | YES | 20-04-2016 | YES | 11-11-2016 |
| 12 | JAYAMARIE SUJATHA TAMBY | 23-09-2009 | R24230 | Étude de La Dislocation Diasporique dans L'OEuvre de Laure Moutoussamy | YES | 08-10-2015 | YES | 14-09-2016 |
| 13 | WALTER HUGH PARKER | 12-08-2010 | R24251 | La Crise de L'Identité et L'Exclusion Sociale chez Les Beurs -- Analyse Thématique à travers Une Sélection de Romans Beur | YES | 18-08-2014 | YES | 10-07-2015 |
| 14 | JAYAPAL SHARMILI | 09-05-2007 | F24098 | Le Concept de La Quête dans Les Oeuvres de Natacha Appanah | YES | 27-06-2012 | YES | 31-07-2013 |
| 15 | ANITA RHEEMAN | 07-09-2007 | R21321 | L'apport de La Musique Folklorique du Tamil Nadu à la Musique de L'Île de La Réunion -- Zone Francophone | YES | 27-06-2012 | YES | 30-07-2013 |
| 16 | AMRITHA PREMRAJ | 31-10-2005 | R14492 | Les Témoignages Féminins dans La Littérature de L'Holocauste -- Une Étude Analytique | YES | 08-04-2011 | YES | 12-11-2012 |
| 17 | DIAGOU SAMUEL AROKIASSAMY (UGC JRF) | 31-10-2005 | R14493 | La Relation Socioculturelle entre Les Colons et Les Indigènes : Histoire et Imaginaire | YES | 01-07-2010 | YES | 07-03-2011 |
| 18 | SAROJ RAMESH | 21-11-2001 | R13423 | L'image de La Femme dans Les Romans de Marie-Thérèse Humbert et d'Anita Desai | YES | 23-07-2008 | YES | 15-09-2009 |
| 19 | REBECCA GEORGE | 31-07-2000 | R12015 | L'impact du Colonialisme sur Les Oeuvres de M.Mukundan | YES | 03-05-2007 | YES | 20-02-2009 |
Research Guidance - Post Doctoral
| S.No | Scholar Name | Designation | Funding Agency | Fellowship Title | Year of Joining | Year of Completion |
|---|
Financial assistance availed to attend conferences / workshops and to pay membership fee
of professional bodies during the year
| S.No | Conference/ workshop attended for which financial support provided | Professional body for which membership fee is provided | Amount of Support | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
E-Lecture Details
| S.No | E-Lecture Title | Development of e-content/e-learning/delivering | Member of Editorial Bodies | Reviewer/Referee of | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content/Module Title | Institution/Platform | Year | Weblink | ||||
Details of Online Education Conducted
| S.No | Nature of Online Course | No. of Sessions | Target Group | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWAYAM-ARPIT MOOC on French Studies | 13 | French Teachers | 2018 to 2019 |
Invited Talks in Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme
| S.No | Title of the Paper | Conferences/Seminar/Workshop/Training Programme | Organized by | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Address on "Developmental Education Day and the Contribution of Kamarajar" | Students Day | Trinity Blessing High School, Puducherry | Regional | 15-07-2023 | 15-07-2023 | 2023 |
| 2 | Special Address as Chief Guest, & Expert Talk on “New Perspectives in Francophonie" | International Multidisciplinary and Scientific Conference on “Francophonie 2023 : New Perspectives” | Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | International | 20-03-2023 | 21-03-2023 | 2023 |
| 3 | Special Address on “French Language as a Specific Identity in Quebec and Its Conscious Impact" | International Conference on “La Littérature comme élément fondamental des consciences québécoises”, Varanasi | Dept of French, Banaras Hindu University | International | 16-01-2023 | 18-01-2023 | 2023 |
| 4 | Special Address on “French-Hindi Linkage” | Vishwa Hindi Diwas Programme | Dept of Hindi, Pondicherry University | University Level | 10-01-2023 | 10-01-2023 | 2023 |
| 5 | French as a Foreign Language : Scope in NEP | Faculty Development Programme on New Education Policy NEP 2020 : Regulations for Excellence in Higher Education | Amity School of Languages, Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | National | 13-03-2022 | 13-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 6 | Panelist of the Round Table on “World Francophony Day – 2022” | “World Francophony Day – 2022” | Amity School of Languages, Amity University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | National | 23-03-2022 | 24-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 7 | Panelist of the Round Table, Rendez-vous de l'IFI -- Spécial Francophonie | Rendez-vous de l'IFI -- Spécial Francophonie | the French Institute in India, New Delhi | International | 25-03-2022 | 25-03-2022 | 2022 |
| 8 | Career Scopes in Learning French | Webinar | JSSPS Career Cell, JSS International School, Dubai | International | 28-06-2022 | 28-06-2022 | 2022 |
| 9 | Unity in Diversity :The Linguistic and Cultural Mosaic in Europe | International European Languages Day Webinar | Global Languages Centre, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana | International | 27-09-2022 | 27-09-2022 | 2022 |
| 10 | Advantages of Learning French & The Cultural Implications | Chief Guest Address at the Cultural Team Investiture Ceremony 2021-2022 | Billabong High International School, Chennai | Regional | 17-07-2021 | 17-07-2021 | 2021 |
| 11 | "Petit Pays, Je Saigne de Tes Blessures" -- Les Affres du Génocide et de L'Exil chez Gael Faye | RSRI and SRMIST Conference on Contemporaneity of Language and Literature in the Robotized Millenium | REST Society for Research International & SRM Iinstitute of Science and Technology, Chennai | National | 06-12-2021 | 07-12-2021 | 2021 |
| 12 | Bane ? Nay, Boon ! The Inter Se Dynamics Between French and English | Webinar & Development Programme for the French Students of 1st & 2nd Year B.Tech. | SRM Institute of Science and Techonology, Chennai | Institute | 27-11-2021 | 27-11-2021 | 2021 |
| 13 | Panelist in Discussion about World Francophonie -- A Strength or Mere Convention | Webinar | Amity University, Jaipur | National | 19-03-2021 | 19-03-2021 | 2021 |
| 14 | The Beneficial Implications of Learning French and Other Foreign Languages | World Francophony Day Webinar | School of Languages, Amity University, Jaipur | National | 19-03-2021 | 19-03-2021 | 2021 |
| 15 | The Linguistic Contribution of French to The English Language – and The Reverse ? | Refresher Course on Culture, Language and Identity in Literary Studies | Bangalore University | National | 13-03-2021 | 13-03-2021 | 2021 |
| 16 | Gender Dynamics Through The Lens of A Select Francophone Text | Refresher Course on Culture, Language and Identity in Literary Studies | Bangalore University | National | 13-03-2021 | 13-03-2021 | 2021 |
| 17 | Challenges To Be Conquered ! | Toutes Cheffes -- She Leads | The Lycée Français, Pondicherry | Regional | 20-02-2021 | 20-02-2021 | 2021 |
| 18 | "Petit Pays, je saigne de tes blessures" -- Témoignage déchirant de Gaël Faye | The 37th IATF Congrès & 1st Online International Conference | the Indian Association of Teachers of French | International | 26-11-2020 | 28-11-2020 | 2020 |
| 19 | Trapped Between Shackling Norms and A Life Without Borders : The Ultimate Choice of Kenza | RSRI and SRMIST Conference on Contemporaneity of Language and Literature in the Robotized Millenium | RSRI & SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai | National | 23-09-2020 | 24-09-2020 | 2020 |
| 20 | Résonances Littéraires et Linguistiques dans L'espace Francophone, & Néologismes Créatifs | Seminar | Dept of French, Visva-Bharathi University, Santiniketan | University Level | 15-09-2019 | 16-09-2019 | 2019 |
| 21 | Latest Trends in Foreign Language Teaching-Learning & Curriculum Designing | Keynote Address at the 1st International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching at VIT | Dept of Foreign Languages, VIT University, Vellore | University Level | 01-03-2019 | 01-03-2019 | 2019 |
| 22 | The Cultural Specificity of Pondicherry | Seminar | Institute of Translation & Interpreting, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland | International | 02-10-2018 | 02-10-2018 | 2018 |
| 23 | Cultural Issues in Translation | Manipal International Conference on Literature and Arts | Manipal University | International | 15-09-2017 | 17-09-2017 | 2017 |
| 24 | The Relationship of Man and Woman -- Feminism / Humanism | Legal Awareness Programme and Seminar | The Union Territory of Puducherry Legal Services Authority | Regional | 08-03-2017 | 08-03-2017 | 2017 |
| 25 | Travel Writings in French and Francophone Literatures | Keynote Address at the International Conference on Travel Writings | Dept of French, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | International | 23-02-2017 | 25-02-2017 | 2017 |
| 26 | Les Franco-Pondichériens et Le Malaise de l'Entre-Deux | XXXe Conférence Internationale du Conseil International dÉtudes Francophones, at Saly-Portudal, Senegal | CIÉF (Conseil International dÉtudes Francophones) | International | 23-05-2015 | 29-05-2015 | 2015 |
| 27 | Perspective Transculturelle du Féminisme: Parole de Femme d'Humbert et d'Antherjanam | XXVIIe International Conference by the Conseil International dÉtudes Francophones, at Mauritius | CIÉF (Conseil International dÉtudes Francophones) | International | 09-06-2013 | 16-06-2013 | 2013 |
| 28 | Le français à Pondichéry | 3rd International Conference of FIPF (Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de français), at Chennai | FIPF | International | 14-02-2013 | 16-02-2013 | 2013 |
Conferences/Seminars Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Seminar on Marginalisation et Résistance : Repenser La Femme | Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University. 3 Days. | National | 08-03-2016 | 10-03-2016 | 2016 |
| 2 | National Seminar on The Use of Multimedia in The Teaching of French | Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University. 2 Days. | National | 27-01-2012 | 28-01-2012 | 2012 |
| 3 | International Conference on Littérature de Jeunesse : Réel et Imaginaire | Pondicherry University | Pondicherry University. 3 Days. | International | 21-03-2012 | 23-03-2012 | 2012 |
Workshop Organized
| S.No | Title of the Programme | Sponsors | Venue & Duration | Whether International / National / State / Regional / College or University Level | From | To | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop on Interpreting by Prof.Michaela Albl-Mikasa, & 2 other Experts from Zurich University. | Pondicherry University. | School of Humanities, Pondicherry University. 5 Days. | University Level | 28-01-2019 | 01-02-2019 | 2019 |
| 2 | UGC SAP-DRS II Workshop and Competitions on Francophonie and The Indian Diaspora. | UGC SAP-DRS II | Dept of French, Pondicherry University. 5 Days. | University Level | 26-03-2018 | 30-03-2018 | 2018 |
| 3 | Francophony Week on the Francophone cultural, literary, linguistic & cinematic specificity. | Pondicherry University. | Dept of French, Pondicherry University. 1 week. | University Level | 20-03-2017 | 27-03-2017 | 2017 |
Administrative Responsibilities in the Government and Quasi Government Agencies
| S.No | Name of the Position | Agency/Organisation | Duration | Nature of Duties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member of the Advisory Committee | Govt of Pondicherry | 2006-2007 | For deliberating and advising an effective development of education and the improvements of its standards at the School & College levels. |
Affiliation in Academic Bodies/Societies
| S.No | Name of the Body/Society | Nature of Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Board of Studies in Foreign Languages, Pondicherry University | Member | 2023 |
| 2 | Kendriya Vidyalaya 2, Puducherry | Nominee Chairperson from 2018. | 2018. |
| 3 | Conseil International dÉtudes Francophones | Member from 2013. | 2013. |
| 4 | Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français | Member from 2000. | 2000. |
| 5 | Indian Association of Teachers of French | Secretary, National Managing Committee (1998-2000), & Life Member from 1998. | 1998. |
Participation & Extension Activities (Academic/Administraion)
| S.No | Name of the Position (Head, Dean, Co-ordinator, Director, etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Woman Dean, School of Humanities | 1/3/2016 to 3/3/2019 | Fulfilled the Academic & Administrative Responsibilities towards 6 Depts (English, French, Hindi, Sanskrit, Philosophy, Physical Education & Sports), 1 Centre (Foreign Languages), & 1 Chair (Escande Chair, Asian Christian Studies). Conducted yearly the Student Council Elections. |
| 2 | Chairperson, Anti-Ragging Committee | 29/5/2018-31/7/2019 | Ensured no incidence of ragging by maintaining an alert vigil. |
| 3 | Dean, Students Welfare | 1/12/2011 to 30/9/2012 | Monitored the welfare activities for students, rectified any issues, conducted cultural & academic events. |
| 4 | Chief Warden, Women's Hostels | 15/5/2002 to 30/9/2009 | Supervised the welfare of hostellites & the maintenance of the Womens Hostels & Mess. Conducted cultural events & the Hostel Day. |
| 5 | Head, Dept of French | 21/8/2009 to 21/8/2012, & 22/9/2015 to 22/9/2018 | Fulfilled the Academic & Administrative Responsibilities pertaining to the French Dept. |
| 6 | Coordinator & Head, Centre for Womens Studies | 1/7/1999 to 6/10/2002 | Fulfilled the Academic & Administrative Responsibilities pertaining to the Centre for Womens Studies, & designed the curriculum of its M.Phil. & P.G. Diploma Courses. Organised yearly Competitions for Women Faculty & Staff, Talks & Celebration Progs for Womens Day & Womens Empowerment Year (2001). |
| 7 | Coordinator & Head, Centre for Foreign Languages | 1/6/2009 to 4/9/2013 | Fulfilled the Academic & Administrative Responsibilities pertaining to the Centre for Foreign Languages, and the organisation of its Add-On Courses in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, & Arabic. |
| 8 | Coordinator, National Resource Centre for SWAYAM-ARPIT MOOC on French Studies | 1/5/2018 to 31/3/2019 | Effected the first MOOC modules on French Studies by French Professors in India. |
| 9 | Deputy Coordinator, UGC SAP-DRS I & II | 2009 to 2020 | Organised Seminar on Thrust Area, & effected Publication, Francophonie Events, Purchase of Books. |
| 10 | Coordinator, Study India Programme | 22/3/2016 to 22/1/2020 | Monitored the admission of foreign students and their academic pursuit at Pondicherry University. |
| 11 | Nodal Officer | From 2013 - April 2021 | To generate online the Form S of Immigration to all the foreign students / Faculty at Pondicherry University for an academic pursuit above 180 days. |
| 12 | Coordinator, M.A. Intg. (SEAL) Dual Degree Programme with Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne | From July 2019 - Continuing | Monitoring admissions & all aspects of this unique academic programme. As BOS Chairperson, designed & prepared its curriculum in tandem with that of the University of Paris 1. |
| 13 | BOS Chairperson, UG / PG French Studies | 22/9/2015 to 21/9/2018 | Prepared new Syllabi for UG / PG French Studies & updated them with the respective BOS. |
| 14 | BOS Member for French at PU,& Foreign Languages at EFLU,HCU,CUSAT,Manipal,M.S.Baroda,Bharathidasan U | From 2018 - Continuing | To extend subject expertise. |
| 15 | Member of the Academic & Executive Councils, Court, TOLIC | 1/3/2016 to 3/3/2019 | Fulfilled the academic incumbent responsibilities pertaining to these Academic Bodies. |
| 16 | Subject Expert at Selection Committees & CAS | From 2012 - As & when invited | To interview & select the eligible & competent candidates in French at PU, DU, JNU, EFLU, Goa University, Doon University, University of Kolkata, Visva-Bharathi University, University of Lucknow, IIT Indore, University of Madras, the Tamil Nadu Open University, VIT, Madurai Kamaraj University, Unive |
| 17 | M.Phil. & Ph.D. Examiner | From 2012 - Continuing | To examine & evaluate the M.Phil. Dissertations & Ph.D. Theses pertaining to JNU, EFLU, DU, Punjab University, Goa University, Bangalore University, CUSAT, Visva-Bharati University, University of Grenoble 3 & University of Paris-13 (Sorbonne Paris Nord) in France. |
| 18 | Exam Paper Setter | 2012-2018 | Set PG / Ph.D. Exam Question Papers for PU, the University of Madras, the Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies (Pondicherry), as per the required courses. |
| 19 | Expert for the revision of the French syllabus pertaining to the UPSC Civil Services Examinations | 16 & 17/ 8/1999 | Revamped the relevant syllabus. |
| 20 | Member of the Experts Panel for the UGC NET / JRF Paper Setting | During 2002-2007 | Prepared the pertinent Question Papers for the UGC NET / JRF, & also evaluated its answer scripts. |
| 21 | Member, Editorial Board, of the Journals, Synergies, Caraivéti, Études Françaises et Francophones | From 2018 - Continuing | To evaluate the articles in French. |
| 22 | Member, Governing Board of École Française dExtrême-Orient & MIT (Pondicherry) | From 2019 - Continuing | To monitor & counsel their academic & research activities. |
| 23 | BOS Member for Centre for European Studies & Dept of International Business | In 2014 & 2018 | To ensure a pertinent syllabus for French. |
| 24 | Coordinator, M.O.U. | From 2011 - Continuing | Concretised these 7 M.O.U.s. Monitoring the academic & research collaboration with the foreign Universities of Lyon 2, Bordeaux 3, Paris 1 in France, Liège in Belgium, Zurich in Switzerland, Ontario in Canada, & the French Institute of Pondicherry, & the yearly to-&-fro students exchange. |
| 25 | Also forwarded M.O.U.s | 2018-2019 | Initiated the process of the M.O.U.s pertaining to the University of Debrecen (Hungary), the VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam), the University of Tours (France), and the University of Jaén (Spain). |
| 26 | Member, Faculty Grievances Redressal Committee | 2013-2014 | To rectify grievances. |
| 27 | Collaborated in the Dictionnaire Français-Hindi of S. Sadasivan | 2000 to 2009 | Monitored the publication of this first extensive French-Hindi Dictionary released by Orient Blackswan in 2009. |
| 28 | Guide for 8 Ph.D. Scholars in the French Dept, School of Humanities | From 2015 - Continuing | Guiding & supervising the research progress of these 8 Scholars. |
| 29 | DC Member for 7 Ph.D. Scholars in the School of Humanities | From 2015 -- Continuing | Monitoring the research progress of these 7 Scholars. |
| 30 | Dean (i/c), School of Tamil Language and Literature | From 26/7/2023 | Monitoring the Academic and Administrative Responsibilities of the School of Tamil |
Participation & Extension Activities (Co-Curricular)
| S.No | Name of the Position (NSS, NCC, Warden etc.,) | Duration | Nature of Dutites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCC Caretaker | 1/12/2011 to 30/9/2012 | Monitored NCC & organised related activities & recruitment for the Indian Air Force. |
| 2 | University Cultural Coordinator | 2009-2022 | Organising the Pondicherry University Cultural Programmes during Conferences & Convocations, & coordinating Students participation in cultural events & inter-institutional cultural competitions such as Jipmer Spandan, Pims Aura, Pecofes, VIT Riviera, IIT Saarang. |
| 3 | President, Pondicherry University Film Club | 2006-2019 | Organising shows of meaningful films for PU Staff & Students. |
| 4 | Member, Organising Committee, CEC Prakriti Documentary Film Festival | 15 to 17 October 2008 | Compered & organised the Cultural Programmes. |
| 5 | Compering for Pondicherry University events | 2006-2018 | Anchored the full programmes (as also during the visits at PU of the PM, LG, French Embassy Cultural Counselor & French Consul, & other important Indian & foreign VIPs & dignitaries). |
| 6 | Coordinator for ATTAM Inter-School Dance Competitions at Pondicherry University | 15 to 16 March 2018 | Organised with team the different Dance Competitions of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. |
| 7 | Compere for University events | 2009-2019 | To present University major events and Cultural Programmes. |
Collaboration with Institution/Industry
| S.No | Collaborator Name | Designation | Institution/Industry | Type | Nature of Collaboration | Period of Collaboration | Visits to Collaborating Institution / Industry |
Details of Collaborative Research/Teaching | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | From Date | To Date | |||||||
| 1 | Dr. Michaela Albl-Mikasa | Professor | Institute of Translation & Interpreting, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland | INTERNATIONAL | General M.O.U. for academic & research collaboration | 12-11-2018 | 12-11-2022 | 30-09-2018 | 07-10-2018 | Invited Talk by Prof. Nalini J. Thampi on "The Cultural Specificity of Pondicherry" |
| 2 | Dr. Mathieu Flonneau | Professor & Director | School of Law, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne | INTERNATIONAL | Dual Degree Programme of M.A. Intg. (SEAL) / AES, & General Academic Exchange Programme, & M.O.U. related activities | 01-04-2019 | 01-04-2023 | 28-02-2020 | 04-03-2020 | Prof. Nalini J. Thampi was the President of the Selection Jury for choosing at the Paris interviews in French the Panthéon-Sorbonne Exchange Students who are to pursue their 3rd year at Pondicherry University in 2021 & 2022. |
Faculty Development Programme Attended (Orientation, Refresher, other Short Term Course during the year)
| S.No | Title of the FDP | Organiser | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Language Learning – A Gateway to The Future | IQAC & The Dept of French,Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai SHASUN Jain College for Women, Chennai | Online | A week | 02-09-2021 | 08-09-2021 | 2021 |
| 2 | Language Learning – A Gateway to The Future | IQAC & The Dept of French, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai SHASUN Jain College for Women, Chennai | Online | A week | 02-09-2021 | 08-09-2021 | 2021 |
| 3 | Literary Studies in The New Millenium | Dept of English, Pondicherry University | Online | A week | 18-10-2021 | 24-10-2021 | 2021 |
| 4 | Workshop on Effective Remote Teaching & Learning : Tools and Techniques | Computer Science Dept, Pondicherry University | Online | 6 days | 27-07-2020 | 01-08-2020 | 2020 |
Details of Executive Development Prog/Management Development Prog. conducted
| S.No | Name of the Programme | No. of Participants | Venue | Duration | From Date | To Date | Year | Revenue Generated |
|---|
Participation in IMPESS, IMPRINT, SPARC, STARS, LEAP Programme etc and DSF Funding Programme
| S.No | IMPRESS/IMPRINT/SPARC/STARS/LEAP/Others | Place | From Date | To Date | Year |
|---|
Enrolment under ARPIT Programme
| S.No | Name of the Programme | Period of the Programme | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Date | To Date | ||