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Department Activities
| Sr. No. |
Date |
Department Activities 2023-2024 |
| Name of Program |
| 1 |
01/11/2023 |
“Chopstick Painting Workshop”
All students had an opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of chopsticks in various Asian countries. They enjoyed learning different techniques and styles of painting on chopsticks. The expert explained the participants the proper way to use chopsticks. |
| 2 |
07/11/2023 |
“World Cities Day”
A special program featuring documentaries on famous cities in Russia, Japan, Germany and France with their iconic landmarks, popular streets, and unique traditions.
A Felicitation and certificate distribution to students who qualified the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, JLPT.
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| 3 |
10/01/2024 |
“New Year Celebration”
The students enjoyed the exotic cultures of languages they are learning. They performed songs, played games. A screening of documentaries about New Year celebrations in Russia, Japan, France, and Germany, highlighting cultural diversity and festive traditions was a point of attraction.
Students prepared and served “Bretzel”, a germen bread |
| 4 |
12/01/2024 |
“Birth anniversary of Haruki Murakami”. A program was organized to celebrate life and works of Japanese famous Author. A documentary was shown on his life journey. Sketches and paintings created by students in honor of Haruki Murakami were displayed in the classroom. |
| 5 |
06/02/2024 |
A visit by Shantiniketan School teachers and students to the department under the program “Foreign Literature Expo”. Teachers of Foreign languages featured a comprehensive presentation on French, German, Russian, and Japanese literature. The students were introduced to famous authors and poets from these languages. A PPT on various courses in foreign languages available at the department as well as job opportunities in foreign languages was presented. |
| 6 |
22/02/2024 |
Department organized a program “International Table Manners and Etiquette” jointly with D. Y. Patil College of Hospitality, Kolhapur.
Mr. Ruben Kale, a professor from D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality and his students demonstrated basic dining etiquettes and showed the proper way to conduct oneself at the dining table. |
| 7 |
26/02/2024 |
“Birth Anniversary of French writer Victor-Marie Hugo” was celebrated in the department.
Students were shown an informative documentary showcasing the life and works of Victor-Marie Hugo. Students learning French language read his famous quotes and explained them in English, highlighting the timeless relevance of his words. |
| 8 |
04/03/2024 |
“Hinamatsuri” a Japanese Doll Festival was celebrated in the department.
Students learning Japanese Language showcased their creativity by making their own Hina dolls and decorating them beautifully.
To spread joy, students distributed sweets, symbolizing the sweetness and happiness associated with the festival. |
| 9 |
07/03/2024 |
“International Women’s Day” was celebrated in the department.
All Students enthusiastically participated in this program and read famous poems and articles highlighting women’s vital role in society and education.
Students also shared their perspectives in an open debate on the topic: "Does the 21st century woman need to be empowered?" |
| 10 |
13/03/2024 |
“Maslenista Week” a Russian festival was celebrated in the department.
Students learning Russian language gave PPT presentation on how Maslenitsa is celebrated in Russia, sharing interesting facts, videos, and songs related to the festival.
Students actively participated in making and tasting the Russian blinis and tea, experiencing Russian cuisine for the first time. |
| 11 |
17/03/2024 |
“Birth Centenary of Russian writer Yuri Bondarev and Japanese writer Kobo Abe”
Documentaries were screened showing life and works of these authors.
The students discussed Yuri Bondarev’s famous work, "Hot Snow". Some students read famous quotes of Yuri Bondarev and Japanese writer Kobo Abe. |
| 12 |
20/03/2024 |
“Celebration of World Francophonie Day”
Students learning French language exhibited posters highlighting various aspects of French culture, including fashion, food, wine, literature, and the significance of the French language.
Students distributed French pastry “Croissants” as a token of love. |
Department Activities 2022-2023
| Sr. No. |
Date |
Name of Program |
| 1 |
09/11/2022 |
Online guest lecture on “Education opportunities in Germany” by Vijaya Nawale and Rohan Nawale, Germany. The alumni now studying in Germany. |
| 2 |
11/11/2022 |
Hand writing competition of the students of foreign languages viz. Russian, German, Japanese and French. |
| 3 |
22/11/2022 |
An insightful lecture on the subject “Social System and Education” by the author of famous autobiography “Bhura”, Dr. Sharad Baviskar, JNU, New Delhi |
| 4 |
28/02/2023 |
- Participation of Russian Language students in online poetry recitation Program on Mother Language Day.
- Program on “Education and Career opportunities in Japanese Language” by Sayuri, Kyoto University. |
| 5 |
01/03/2023 |
A cultural program was organized at the V.S. Khandekar Auditorium Bhasha Bhavan.
Dr. Shin Matsumura gave PPT presentation of Kyoto Seika University, Japan. The students from Japan performed various arts like painting music, traditional attire, manga art etc.
Japanese students conducted workshop on Origami art and a traditional game kendama.
Students of Japanese and Russian from the Department of foreign languages performed Japanese and Russian songs.
The cultural program was open and included students on the Shivaji University campus as well as students from various Animation Institutes in and around Kolhapur. The members of Bonsai Club and Origami Club, Kolhapur also participated.
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| 6 |
27/03/2023 |
A Marathi performance “Kadekot Kadelot” based on the play “A Woman Alone” by Tiny Tales Theatre Company, for all the students and teachers of Shivaji University at Humanities building hall. |
| 7 |
18/04/2023 |
- Japanese film screeing “ReLife” under “Drishti” program.
- Introduction of Exotic food”. Organized in collaboration with D.Y.Patil of Hospitality, Kolhapur. Open to all. |
| 8 |
06/05/2023 |
Book publication “” |
| 9 |
16/05/2023 |
“Bonsai: A Japanese Art” A demonstration of actual bonsai plantation an exhibition of various bonsai plants and Ikebana.
Program organized on the occasion of World Bonsai Day, Department of Foreign Languages and Bonsai Club, Kolhapur at V.S. Khandekar Auditorium Hall, Bhasha Bhavan Shivaji University. |
Department Activities 2021-22
| Sr. No. |
Date |
Name of Program |
| 1 |
09/05/2021 |
An online program “Celebration of the Victory Day in WWII” was jointly organized by The Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Mumbai, Department of Foreign Languages, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level. Students learning Russian Language participated in this program and recited poems in their own languages or in Russian. |
| 2 |
14/05/2021 |
Mrudula Mangaonkar, a student of Russian language, participated in and successfully passed the International Olympiad in the subject Geology organized by the People's Friendship University of Russia. |
| 3 |
06/06/2021 |
“Online Poetry Recitation (A. S. Pushkin)” jointly organized by Centre of Russian Studies, JNU, Department of Foreign Languages, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level. Students learning Russian Language participated in this program and recited poems. |
| 4 |
29/09/2021
& 30/09/2021 |
The teachers and students of Russian participated in an international Conference “Issues & Challenges in Translation and Translation Studies in Russian and South Asian Languages”. organized by Russian State University for the Humanities (RGGU), Moscow in collaboration with Institute of Asian and African Countries, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level.
Students learning Russian Language participated in a workshop “Short Film Subtitles’ Translation”. They translated and added subtitles to two documentaries: Hedgehog (from Russian to English) and Delivery Girl (from Hindi/Marathi/English to Russian). |
| 5 |
07/01/2022 |
An online program “200th Birth Anniversary of Fyodor Dostoevsky” jointly organized by Centre of Russian Studies, JNU, Department of Foreign Languages, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level. Students learning Russian Language participated in this program. |
| 6 |
29, 30, 31 January 2022 |
On the occasion of 50 Glorious Years of the Department of Foreign Languages, SUK, organized a program: International Multidisciplinary Symposium “Open pages in South Asian Studies IV” in collaboration with the Department of Marathi (SUK), Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow, Russia & the International centre for South Asian Studies.
Theme: THE CONTEMPORARY DYNAMICS OF SOUTH ASIA – 2022.
Conference Format: The three-day conference comprised 9 plenary sessions, with 23 speakers.
Eminent speakers: Prof. Dr. Romila Thapar, Prof. Ganesh Devi, Prof. Prabhat Patnaik, Mr. Kumar Ketkar, Mr. Saeed Naqvi and many others.
The foreign experts were Dr. Taimur Rahman (Pakistan), Dr. Nimalka Fernando (Sri Lanka), Prof. Mahendra Lawoti (Nepal-USA), Ms. Khushi Kabir (Bangladesh), Dr. Azra Sayeed (Pakistan), Ms. Farwa Shafqat (Pakistan).
Paper presentation by research students: 20
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| 7 |
12/02/2022 |
Online guest lecture on “Educational opportunities in Germany” by Vijaya Nawale and Rohan Nawale, Germany, the alumni now studying in Germany. |
| 8 |
22/02/2022 |
An online program “International Mother Language Day” jointly organized by Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow, Department of Foreign Languages, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level. Students learning Russian Language recited poems on the theme mother language in Russian and Marathi languages.
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| 9 |
26/3/2022 |
“Anton Chekhov and K.S. Stanislavsky: Indispensable Voice and Body of Realistic Theatre” jointly organized by INDAPRYAL Indian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature, New Delhi, Department of Foreign Languages, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and other universities at international level. Students learning Russian Language gave an online PPT presentation on Anton Chekhov’s short story “The Thin and The Fat”. |
| 10 |
28/03/2022 |
- Felicitation of and Certificate distribution to students who qualified Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JALTAP) Level-5 & Level-4 by honourable Vice Chancellor Dr. D.T. Shirke, Shivaji University.
- Felicitation of Japanese Language student Purva Nadgouda for her placement in Fujitsu Company, Japan.
- Certificate distribution to employees of Menon Bearings Ltd., MIDC, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur, who successfully completed their training in Japanese Language & Culture. Course duration was 50 hours. |
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