Education

1. Net in French (2008)

2. MA in French from GNDU, Amritsar (2007)

3. MA in English from Panjab University (Campus), Chandigarh (2000)

4. BA in French from Panjab University, Chandigarh (2005)

5. BA with Honors in English from Government College for Women, Ludhiana (1998)

6. Diploma in French (two years) from Alliance Française, Chandigarh (2004)

7. Certificate Course in German(one year) from GNDU, Amritsar (2007)

Positions held:

Assistant Professor, PAU, Ludhiana (4-11-2008 till date)

Field of Specialization:

1. Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

2. French History

3. Translation from French to English and Vice versa

Research Interests:

1. French Literature of the Eighteen Century

2. French Culture and Civilization

Selected Research Publications:

1. Bains HK (2015) Teaching Movements of Absurdism in The Distance Education System. Literary Insight. January 2015.6.27-32. ISSN: 0975-6248.

2. Bains HK (2013) Methods for Teaching English in General and for Specific Purposes. Research Drops (A Peer Reviewed International Journal) March 2013. 3(1). 34-39.ISSN:2231-105X

3. Bains HK (2012) Foreign Language Teaching in Indian Universities: Some Observations. University News. Nov, 2012. 50(45).4-6. ISSN: 0566-2257

4. Bains HK (2012) An Improved Methodology of Teaching for Beginners in French. Contemporary Discourse (A Peer Reviewed International Journal) January 2012. 3 (1) .371-375. ISSN: 0976-3686.

5. Bains HK (2011) Three Great Events of History of France: A Critical Study. Contemporary Discourse. July, 2012. 2(2). 45-49. ISSN: 0976- 3686.

Awards/ Honors/Distinctions:

1. Gold Medalist in MA French

2. Received Foreign Language Translation Award by The Engineering Exporters’ Association of India (Regd) which carried a cash prize of RS. 25000/- and a citation.

3. Merit Holder in BA Honors from Govt. College for Women, Ludhiana

4. Distinction Holder in CBSE Board in Class X.