International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL): Recent submissions

  • An Error Analysis of Japanese Business Writing. 
    Balasooriya, B.M.U.S. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Business Writing is a type of written communication, usually with standard structure and style. Japanese business writing should follow the customary format and etiquette of formality and politeness. It is necessary to ...
  • Structure of Interrogative Sentences of Sri Lankan Sign language and Colloquial Sinhala language: A Comparative Study. 
    Assajithissa Thero, Kurupita. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    This paper is based on the Syntax of Sri Lankan (SL) sign language and colloquial Sinhala language. SL sign language is used by SL deaf people. According to linguistic studies, it is accepted and investigated that Sign ...
  • Dearth of Translators Impedes the Implementation of Official Languages Policy. 
    Subramaniam, A. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    The dearth of qualified translators and interpreters is a major hurdle to the implementation of the official languages policy, with a pressing need for them in courts, provincial councils and local authorities. The cadre ...
  • Attitudes of University Students towards Second Language Learning. 
    Anupama, D.S.; Premaratne, C. D. H. M. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Second Language Acquisition occurs in both informal and formal linguistic contexts and both these contexts are essential in enhancing the language skills of the learners. This study is aimed at investigating the attitudes ...
  • Mr. S. Pathmanathan‟s Poetic Translation of “Thennilankaikkavithaikal” -A Study. 
    Mathura, A. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Translation serves as a cultural bridge between two different communities by creating mutual understanding and reconciliation among the communities. It can also be classified as a science, which needs a systematic study. ...
  • Impact of Gender and Identity on Learning English as a Second Language. 
    Amarasooriya, D. N. P. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Second language learning has become a socially valued vital learning process as it has the influencing potential to form, manipulate and change the social individual identities towards the positive recognition. In Sri ...
  • Specifications and Letter Characteristics of Post-Brahmin Epigraphs. 
    Amarakoon, C. I. K.; Bandara, I. R. I. B. G. S .H. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Epigraphs between the first and the fourth centuraies are known as post-Brahmin epigraphs. This study investigates the specifications of post-Brahmin epigraphs and characteristics of letter formations. Proportional formation ...
  • An Analysis of the Contribution of Information and Communication Technology towards the Improvement of the Writing Skills of Second Language Learners. 
    Alfred, R. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    In the last few years, the focus on information and technology has been increasing dramatically. Information and communication technology has a profound effect on almost all the spheres and its influence and effects on ...
  • A Socio-Psycholinguistic Study on Taboo Words in Sinhala Community. 
    Aberathne, U.; Wijesekara, J.S. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Taboo words are defined as the substandard words, which are not usually tolerated in formal discourses. Therefore they are not used in standard writings or in public spheres." Taboo words are used to communicate ideas in ...
  • A Study on the English Language (L2) Proficiency of the Bilingual Education Teachers of the Sri Lankan Government Schools in North Central Province. 
    Abeynayake, T. (The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka, ICLSL 2017. Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017)
    Bilingual Education (BE) promotes full development of two languages, preparing individuals to function in a global society. It has become a cornerstone of education in the twenty-first century. This study examines whether ...
  • Two Types of Quirky-case Subjects in Involitive Constructions in Sinhala: A Study under Theta System Theory 
    Xiong, J. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Involitionality in Sinhala, as reflected in the verb morphology, usually has the subject marked with quirky (non-nominative) cases, which are either atin-marked or dative, as shown in (1) and (2). (1) a. laməya atin kooppe ...
  • The Use of ‘Impersonal It’ by English as a Second Language Learners 
    Wijewardana, A.D. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    ESL learners in Sri Lanka find it difficult to write English sentences due to syntactic differences between their mother tongue and the target language. It is noticeable that the English sentences start mostly with the ...
  • Reading Disabilities (Dyslexia) and Difficulties as a Learning Problem: A Psycholinguistic Study 
    Wijesekara, J.S. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    'Reading' is a creative ability and it is a complex cognitive process relating to brain-cells with the functions of visual system or tactile. Knowledge on symbols in a language and semantic interpretation of those symbols ...
  • Word Formation in Tamil Baby Talk 
    Wijeratne, W.M. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This research is aimed at discovering the nature of the words used by Tamil children at the early stage of their language acquisition. Language is acquired by humans during the early part of their life. While acquiring a ...
  • The Lack of the Sinhalese Language Literacy among the Students: A Case Study of a School in Kolonnawa Educational Division 
    Wickramasinghe, P.D.D.D. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Sri Lanka has a commendable record for one of the highest literacy rates in the South East Asia. This achievement can be largely attributed to the free education system of the country which came into operation since 1945. ...
  • Language Policy Implementation: A Comparative Study between Sri Lanka and Canada 
    Wickramasinghe, P.D.D.D. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Accommodation of a multi-ethnic population within a territory of a single state has been largely acknowledged as a worldwide issue due to the problems stemming out from the linguistic disparities. In the most of the countries ...
  • Language Acquisition Patterns: A Case Study of a Child Acquiring Sinhalese as the First Language 
    Weerawardhana, V. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Child language acquisition is an innate strategy which reveals the psychological base of human language. Innate hypothesis is the pre-knowledge of the language. Human beings are born with this ability of internalising the ...
  • A Method to Sort Official Correspondence through Natural Language Processing 
    Weerasooriya, T.; Perera, N. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Natural language Processing (NLP) is a new branch of study in Computational Linguistics and the field has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. Keyword extraction is a popular application of NLP. The present ...
  • An Analysis of the Agrammatic Speech of Persons with Aphasia in the Sinhalese Language 
    Weerasinghe, K.W.A.A.G. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Language impairment due to strokes can manifest as poor comprehension and expression of language, poor word recalling and word production. Aphasia is a broad term used for referring to these impairments. Expressive Aphasia ...
  • Errors in the Use of English Articles 
    Wanasinghe, W.M.S.P.K. (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study aims at providing a comprehensive account of the types of errors produced by Sri Lankan ESL students in their use of English articles. Within the field of second language research (SLR), a large number of studies ...

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