INTRODUCTION
Since language is a barrier to understanding others, the Institute regards
the teaching of languages as an integral part of its work in the field of
intercultural exchange.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES  The
Institute is rooted in the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna which, among other
things, stress the unity of mankind and the equal validity of all religions
and cultures. The study of culture as the common heritage of all mankind
is the specific field of this Institute and by teaching languages the
school makes intercultural exchanges easier.Moreover, with the rapid development
of communication, growth of international trade and commerce, widening
scope of specialised studies and job opportunities in the developed and
developing countries, more Indians are now travelling abroad and for them
knowledge of foreign languages is becoming an essential requirement. This
social need is reflected in the growing number of students seeking admission
to various language courses of the School of Languages of the Institute.
ENROLMENT FIGURES
Started in 1961-62, the school has now an average roll strength of over
7,000 students. Furnished below are the annual enrolment figures since
2000 - 2001 :
| Year |
Students |
Year |
Students |
| 2000-2001 | 13,965 | 2001-2002 | 15,191 |
| 2003-2004 | 14,853 | 2004-2005 | 15,575 |
| 2005-2006 | 17,104 | 2006-2007 | 18,588 |
SCOPE OF THE COURSES
The one-year Junior courses of all languages except English are designed
to give the students a good grounding in the elements of the language.
The emphasis at this stage is on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and
phraseology to enable the students to understand simple texts.The Senior
Certificate courses are a follow-up of the Junior courses
and only those who have passed the Junior course examinations at the end
of the first year are admitted to them. These courses are designed to
help the students acquire a working knowledge of the language. The students'
knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation is further improved
and they are helped in developing the speech habit at this stage.
In the Advanced Certificate Course, the functional aspect
of the language is given prominence. Translation of specialised texts
and interpretation are particularly emphasized. It develops the skill
of students to consult the source material in their respective fields
of study. The main purpose of the Advanced course is to provide a sound
base of the language with practical orientation so that the students can
gainfully utilize the knowledge of the language in life. Regular audio
and video classes supplement classroom teaching.
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