Dr LINDA PIOUS JOHN / Assistant Professor
M.A., Ph.D
linda_pious@yahoo.com, linda@fmnc.ac.in
9847198827
Kollam, Kerala
About
Dr. Linda Pious John is a Professor of French with over 18 years of experience in French language education while teaching learners across various proficiency levels. She holds a Ph.D. in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Français Langue Étrangère – FLE) and has extensive professional experience as a French translator in providing translation and language support for various government and non-government organizations. She specializes in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), French for Specific Purposes (FOS) and Cultural Studies. Her research focuses on innovative approaches to French language pedagogy and intercultural communication. She has presented scholarly papers at several conferences organized by internationally and nationally reputed academic institutions. As a passionate educator, she actively contributes to the advancement of French language education through scholarly engagement and curriculum development. She is committed to fostering global competencies and intercultural understanding among students while promoting excellence in French language teaching and research.
Education
| # | Exam | Institution | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ph D | Dept of French, Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| 2 | MA French | Dept of French, Madurai Kamaraj University | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| 3 | BSC Biotechnology | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Arts & Science College for Women, Trichy | Bharathidasan University |
Experience
| # | Designation | Institution | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor | Fatima Mata National College (Autonomous) |
Courses (Papers) Taught
| # | Courses (Papers) | Remarks |
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| 1 | Communication Skills in French | BA / BSc / BCom |
| 2 | Essential French For Travel - Skill Enhancement Course | BA / B.SC / B.COM |
| 3 | Translation & Communication In French | BA / BSc / BCom |
| 4 | Literature in French | BA / BSc |
| 5 | Culture & Civilization | BA / BSc |
| 6 | French for Arts - Ability Enhancement Course | BA |
| 7 | French for science - Ability Enhancement Course | BSc |
| 8 | Commercial French- Ability Enhancement Course | Bcom |
| 9 | French for Applied Science- Ability Enhancement Course | BSc Geology |
| 10 | Initiation to Professional French Communication- Value Added Course | BA / BSc / BCom |
Service
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Books Published
| # | Title | Sole Authored / Co Authored | Authors | Type of Book | Publications | Level | Place | Year | ISBN |
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Papers Published
| # | Title | Journal Name | Volume | Year |
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Papers Presented
| # | Title | Title of Seminar/Conference | Year | Organized by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Le translanguaging comme un outil pédagogique dans l'enseignement du FLE auprès d'apprenants multilingues: vers une demarche innovante" | Voix Plurilingues: Repenser l'enseignement des langues | 2026 | Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| 2 | "La mise en oeuvre de NEP au Kerala: Comment l'adresser judicieusement pour renforcer l'enseignement du Français Langue Etrangère?" | Recherches sur la didactique du Français Langue Étrangère dans le contexte indien | 2024 | Dept of French, University Of Madras & Association of Indian Teachers of French (AITF) |
| 3 | "Les poèmes français comme un outil performant pédagogique au niveau A1: Une demarche experimentale" | Enseignement de la littérature française et francophone: Perspectives nouvelles et pratiques innovantes | 2023 | Dept of Foreign languages, Savitribhai Phule Pune University & Indian Association of Teachers in French (IATF) |
| 4 | "La signification des contenus interculturels dans les manuels de Français Langue Étrangère (FLE): Une analyse d'Echo A1" | Cultural Discourse | 2023 | Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | "L'effet-personnage chez Anna Gavalda: Une analyse de Je l'aimais" | La pratique du français en Inde | 2021 | Dept of French, Chandernagore College, West Bengal |
| 6 | "La situation du FLE dans les collèges autonomes au Kerala" | L'enseignement du FLE dans le monde: politiques linguistiques, méthodologies et stratégies pédagogiques | 2019 | Dept of French, University of Madras & Association of Indian Teachers of French (AITF) |
| 7 | "Toujours Provence: The charm of country-living" | Récit de Voyage dans la littérature française et francophone | 2017 | Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |
Membership in Academic Bodies
| # | Title | Details | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | Board of Studies in French | Sacred Heart's College, Kochi |
| 2 | University nominee of MS University, Thirunelvelli | Board of Studies in French | Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | Member | Association of Indian Teachers in French (AITF) | Professional Organization |
| 4 | Member | Indian Association of French Teachers (IATF) | Professional Organization |
Achievements and Awards
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Research and Supervision
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Mphil or PhD Thesis
| # | Title | Guide Name | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'enseignment du français langue étrangère dans les établissements universitaires au Kerala: défis et perspectives | Dr R Sudha | Madurai Kamaraj University |
Research Projects
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Workshop|FDP|Training Programme
| # | Name of the Workshop / FDP / Training programme | Name of the Organizer | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teacher Training Programme for French Language Teachers | Centre for French & Francophone Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | National | 2016 |
| 2 | Developing Higher Order Teaching Skills in the FLE classrooms | Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | National | 2018 |
| 3 | Online Education in Higher Education Institutions | Faculty Development Centre, Kerala State Higher Education Council, Trivandrum | National | 2020 |
| 4 | Refresher Course in Foreign Languages | UGC - HRDC, Bangalore University | National | 2021 |
| 5 | FDP - National Education Policy 2020 | TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi | National | 2023 |
| 6 | Refresher Course on Comparative Literature | UGC - MMTTC, Banaras Hindu University | National | 2025 |