More language courses for JNU

Jawaharlal Nehru University is keen on expanding its School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies in a major way by bringing more Indian and foreign languages within its purview.In its 11th Plan recently submitted to the University Grants Commission (UGC), JNU has sought expansion of the School and introduction of more languages.the School has also demanded an increase in the number of students being admitted to Korean, Japanese and Chinese languages.In addition to introducing Swahili language, the School is also looking forward to further expanding teaching of languages like Turkish, Bhasha Indonesia, Italian and Portuguese that are till now being offered as part-time programmes.The University has also asked for further expansion and technological upgrading of the Language lab.