Ms. Vrinda Vaz

Ms. Vrinda V. Vaz is an Assistant Professor in French at the VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in French from Goa University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French and English from Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Autonomous- Goa. Her academic journey has been marked by a deep passion for French language and culture, which she brings into her teaching and research.

Since joining VMSIIHE in 2022, Ms. Vaz has been teaching both, the undergraduate and masters level courses in French language, literature, and culture. She is known for her innovative teaching methods and her ability to engage students in meaningful ways. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of French at Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Autonomous, where she has taught courses like French for Tourism, Developing Listening and Speaking Skills and Developing Reading and Writing Skills. She has also worked at the MES Higher Secondary School, Zuarinagar, as Grade 1 French Teacher.

Ms. Vaz’ research interests are diverse and include French & Goan literature and culture and translation studies. Her scholarly work has been published in several prestigious journals, including her recent research paper on “L’analyse critique de la traduction de « Le Tartuffe ou L’Imposteur » en Konkani” has been published in a SCOPUS journal in Turkey. Another research paper has been accepted to be published in a UGC care listed journal. She is also an active participant in international, national and academic conferences, having presented papers on various aspects of French and Translation Studies.

Her achievements in academia have been recognized with several awards. Ms. Vaz ranked 2nd at her Master of Arts Examination. She also received the “Star of the Year 2020” Award, Department of French and Most Resourceful Student Award, Department of English Parvatibai Chowgule College. Apart from her academic achievements, Ms. Vaz holds a Grade 8 certification in violin through The Trinity College of London.