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Phenomenology of an actor’s experience in filmic performance: a case of Malini

Liyanage, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Modernist approaches to acting practice has always been fascinated by the ways that the actor’s work in live theatre as well as on screen is understood, interpreted and further appreciated as a representation of meanings. ...
Was Bertolt Brecht a Modern Playwright?

Mallikarachchi, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Brecht's style of presentation, the themes he had chosen, the contents of his plays and the anti-fascist politics embedded in them have been the subject of intensive analyses at Brecht conferences world-wide. However, the ...
The Sacred Footprint (Buddhapāda) in Sri Lankan Buddhist Art

Narangoda, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The present study aims at examining the significance of the Sacred Footprint (Buddhapāda) in Sri Lankan Buddhist Art in relation to the context of contemporary Asian art. The notable character of Asian Buddhist art is the ...
The way we think: the human brain and Artificial Intelligence

Ozawa, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The problem of “How to think” has been a fascinating one in science. Actually,a model of the computer was produced by studying the procedures of data processing in the human brain. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now one ...
Extinction of Sinhala Buddhist, a religious or a political issue?

Jinadasa, M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This paper discusses the problem of extinction of Sinhala Buddhist in Sri Lanka in the perspective of social anthropology and cultural communication. A strongly held conviction is that such decay occurs in the Sinhala ...
Culture as a Soft Power: A Case Study of China

Madanayaka, S.A.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Next to politics and economics, culture has increasingly become the third pillar in China’s diplomacy. China uses its cultural platforms to enhance imaged and soft power with its neighbours, Europe, Oceania, and the third ...
Women's power over men through sexuality: Thoughts from Aristophanes' Lysistrata

Amarasinghe, B.P.A.; Attapattu, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

It is true that women have undergone many obstacles and deprivations in their journey on earth, but notorious Athenian comedian Aristophanes has left us with a different perception on women's nature in classical antiquity. ...
Information Literacy Skills of Students at University of Kelaniya: Faculty of Social Sciences

Dilinika, J.M.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In today's information society, “a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information” (ALA, 1989). These skills are also necessary ...
Analyzing the Applicability of Technology in Learner Autonomy in TESL Context in Sri Lanka

Alfred, R. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Interest in learner autonomy has increased substantially in the last decade. The emphasis on student-centered pedagogy and on accommodating student diversity has paved the way for such autonomy. New directions and developments ...
Education policy and the future of language planning in Sri Lanka

Premaratna, C.D.H.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Language is the identity of a human being. When any government or institution tries to control the function of that language by using the language policy thatwill affectthe society.This research paper discusses how English ...
The Bewitchment of the Humanities

Gunasekera, M. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Keynote Address of the International Conference of the Humanities 2015 deals with the dynamics and pitfalls of research in the vast area of the Humanities. Beginning with its origin in Philosophy, the study of language, ...
An Analytical Study on the Political Participation of Women Estate Workersin relation to Pilagodawaththa Estate

Nadeeshani, I.; Kumarasiri, T.A. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

South Indian workers were brought to Sri Lanka in the colonial era by the British planters to deploy them in hard labour in the newly cultivated coffee, tea and later rubber estates mostly in the central hills. Although ...
Supporting the Emotionally Challenged Undergraduate Using Neuro- Linguistic Strategies: A Qualitative Narrative Approach

Dias, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Using Narrative constructsthis qualitativeresearch provides an insight into emotional and mental challenges encountered by severalstudents of the English Language Teaching Unit,University of Colombo.Introduction of Neuro ...
Temple on pillars: A study of the Tämpita Vihāras in the Kurunegala District

Dissanayake, G.R. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The structures built on a wooden platform resting on short granite pillars or stumpsis a unique type of image houses from the 17th to 19th centuries. Among the Tämpita Vihāras focused on in this project some have also been ...
Present Tense in Jaffna Tamil and Sinhala: A Contrastive Study

Senthuran, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

While Tamil and Sinhala are the major linguistic groups in SriLanka society, they belong to the Dravidian and Indo-Aryan language families respectively. Contrastive studies in linguistics, particularly in the areas of ...
Advice from a Journal Editor

Braine, G. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Publication in international refereed journals is now a requirement for career advancement in most countries. The presenter, who edited an applied linguistics journal for 10 years, has observed that manuscripts submitted ...
Reasons for Conflicts between the Government and the Bhikkhu Community with reference to Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa periods

Premarathne, G.M.U.; Perera, G.I.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Buddhist Bhikkhus were the main link between the rulers and the citizens from the long past. Therefore the rulers constantly anticipated the admonition of the Bhikkhu community. On the other hand, Buddhist Bikkhus were ...
ESL Learners’ Perception of the Medium of Listening

Jayasundara, J.M.P.V.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Listening is the most significant part of communication as it is pivotal in providing a substantial and meaningful response while playing a vital role being one of the four major skills in language acquisition. Further, ...
Effectiveness and sustainability of the University Test of English Language (UTEL)

Abeywickrama, R. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The University Test of English Language (UTEL) is a standardized examination which measures the general English language proficiency of undergraduates in Sri Lankan universities. It provides opportunities for the university ...
Role of gender in the front page photography of Jaffna regional newspapers

Kavithagini, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Media Plays a vital role in society in that it serves its members with information that is social, economic, and political. As media becomes an even more powerful force in shaping the world's perception of itself, an ...

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