Magadh Mahila College (MMC) is likely to introduce a certificate course on the Japanese language for its students from July. MMC-a constituent of Patna University is all set to begin the course from July for a duration of 6 months. 

The language trainers for this course will be members of Empowering Anirvana, a Japanese language and culture centre based in Patna. 

On 27 June, HN Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, Patna University signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the centre to impart teaching to its students.

On this occasion, Sashi Sharma, Principal, MMC, states, “Introducing Japanese courses will open new career options for students. 

Admission process will begin in July through the official website of the college. Along with language skills, students will also learn about Japanese culture through this course.”

She further asserted, “ Introducing Japanese courses will open new career options for students. Admission process will begin in July through the official website of the college. 

Along with language skills, students will also learn about Japanese culture through this course.

The Japanese course is a new addition to the foreign languages courses offered by our college. We already have German language and English language proficiency programme.”

Anand Vijay, Director, Empowering nirvana, commented “The Japanese learning course is a six-month certificate course, which requires a minimum 60 hours class. 

The classes will integrate audio-visual training. Tutors from Japan will directly train the students. The learning programme has been divided into two levels. Students will be awarded certificates after the qualifying examination.

An official from the college remarked, “There will be 50 seats in the pilot batch and admission will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Course fee is Rs 7,500. College alumni can also pursue courses along with current batch students. Registration would begin in the first week of July. Though college is not open for students, the course will begin with online classes.”

Added to this, MMC has courses in the pipeline that it is planning to begin including Women Studies, Pharmacy on medicinal plants, human rights and geography all in regular mode.