Department of Languages
Shoma Elizabeth Francis
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : MA - French
Email-ID : shoma@rajagiri.edu
Shoma Elizabeth Francis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Languages and a Doctoral Research Scholar at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. With a postgraduate degree in French from Madurai Kamaraj University, she brings over 15 years of teaching experience in both Government and Non-Government institutions. Prior to joining Rajagiri, She worked as a Lecturer at Government Arts College, Trivandrum and All Saints’s College, Trivandrum. She has also served as a PGT in French at Trivandrum International School.
In addition to her academic role, Shoma is a corporate trainer specializing in Business Communication in French and she was a resource person for a Management Development Program (MDP) on Business Communication at Kancor- Mane, a Multinational Company based in Kochi. She has actively participated in academic conferences and professional development initiatives, including the 15th World Congress of the Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français (FIPF). Among her academic accomplishments are advanced French Teaching Certifications from Cavilam – Alliance Française de Vichy and École Polytechnique, France. Further, she contributes as an external examiner and frequent question paper setter for undergraduate programs at prominent institutions, ensuring her engagement within academic circles
- Doctoral Research Scholar, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Mesra
- M.A. French
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- 15 years’ experience in teaching
- Assistant Professor, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences from July 2015 till date
- Lecturer- Government Arts College, Trivandrum
- Lecturer- All Saints’ College, Trivandrum
- PGT – Trivandrum International School, Trivandrum
- Conducted a Two Day MDP on Business Communication for Managers and Employees of Kancor-Mane Company, Ernakulam
- Session on “La Grammaire Française” for the UG students of St. Joseph’s College, Alleppey
- Trainer for professionals and nurses to qualify for language certification abroad.
- Regular external examiner for centralised valuation camp of UG and PG programmes at renowned institutions
- Frequent Question Paper Setter for UG Programmes at prominent institutions
- Participated in the 15th World Congress of FIPF (Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Français).
- Participated in National Virtual Conference on “Didactique de l’oral: Defis du Terrain,Reflexions et Solutions” organized by Association of Indian French Professionals andResearchers and Institut Français, India in collaboration with Institut Français, India.
- Participated in Faculty Development Programme on NEP 2020: Its impact on Foreign Language Learning organized by Amity School of Foreign Languages, Kolkata
- Participated in the International Conference on Contemporaneity of Language and Literature in the Robotized Millennium (RSRI ICCLLRM 2024: Sixth Edition) organized byREST Labs & REST Society for Research International, Kaveripattinam, Krishnagiri, TamilNadu, India.
- Successfully Participated in One Week Faculty Development Programme on“Language Learning- A Gateway to the Future” organised by the Internal QualityAssurance Cell (IQAC) and the Department of French, Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women, Chennai.
- Participated in 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on ChatGPT and AI Tools for Educators organised by Marian College Kuttikkanam(Autonomous) in association with The Kerala State Higher Education Council
- Participated in 7 Day National Level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education (OBE) organised by St. James College of Nursing and
- Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chalakudy in association with The Kerala State Higher
- Education Council.
- Participated in Two Day International Faculty Development Programme in French on “Comment Introduire le Cinéma en Classe de FLE” (Teaching/Learning of French in India) organised by Women's Christian College, Chennai & Institut Français, India
- Participated in a Two Day Faculty Development Programme on “Exploiter la presse écrite en classe de FLE : pistes pour mener des activités écrites et orales” organised by Department of Foreign Languages, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai & Institut Français, India
- Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Outcome Based Education Software” organiced by Vmedulife Software Services
- Participated in Faculty Development Programme in French on “Enseignement/Apprentissage du FLE en Inde” (Teaching/Learning of French in India) organised by Department of French, Providence College of Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Actively participated in the National Training Program “Formations Nationales- Didaktikos” organised by Lingua Mystica in association with AIFPRO (Association of Indian French Professionals and Researchers) andTFHJ (The French House Jaipur).
- Participated in a two-day National Workshop on Méthode et méthodologie: présentation du Manuel CONNEXIONS, organised by the Department of French, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, in collaboration with the Association of Indian Teachers of French.
- Participated in a French Language Workshop on “Stratégies pour une idéation efficace en classe de FLE” , conducted by Association of Indian French Professionals and Researchers, Pondicherry in collaboration with Christ Deemed to be University, Bangalore & Institut Français en Inde.
- Participated in the “FRENCH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP on“5 ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE LISTENING SKILLS IN FRENCH”,conducted by Association of Indian French Professionals and Researchers, Pondicherry
- Participated in a Workshop on “RENCONTRE PEDAGOGIQUE- le pronom neutre” organised by INDO FRENCH HUB and French Embassy, India
- Participated in the International Webinar Series on “Du Texte au Contexte: Apprentissage de la Lecture Emphatique” organised by Department of French, Mount Carmel College (Autonomous) Bengaluru
- Actively participated in the National Webinar on “7 Stratégies innovantes dans l’enseignement du FLE” organised by Department of Language(French) And IQAC, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai
- Participated in an International Webinar on “LES RESEAUX NUMERIQUES ET LES REFLEXIONS PEDAGOGIQUES” organized by Department of French, MaduraiKamaraj University in collaboration with Gulf French Teachers Forum
- Participated in the International Webinar on “ENSEIGNER ET APPRENDRE LE FRANÇAIS AVEC ENTRE JEUNES : UNE PERSPECTIVE” organised by Ambassador School, Sharjah, UAE and Gulf French Teachers Forum
- Participated in the International Webinar on French – Commerce: Opportunities in India organized by Department of French and the PG & Research Department of Commerce, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Kochi
- Participated in the Webinar on “Le Cinéma Français” conducted as a part of One Week Online Teaching Workshop organised by Institut français en Inde , Indian Association of Teachers of French (IATF) and Alliance Française Madras.
- "Enseigner le français langue étrangère aujourd'hui – Parcours découverte", offered by Cavilam – Alliance Française de Vichy.
- "Enseigner le français langue étrangère aujourd'hui – Parcours avancé", offered by Cavilam – Alliance Française de Vichy.
- Étudier en France- French Intermediate Course B2” offered by École Polytechnique, France
- Understanding Research Methods (Authorized by University of London and SOAS University of London
- Digital Learning For Faculty and Course Designers” offered by TCS ION Academy
- “Understanding Mutual Funds and Role of a Transfer Agency” offered by TCS ION
- “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” offered by NPTEL
- COVID -19 : Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID 19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response offered by World health Organisation
- Life member of Indian Association of Teachers of French (IATF)