Gnosis - Undergraduate Research Symposium - Department of English: Recent submissions

  • The influence of English language on the Spanish speakers 
    Warnakulasooriya, P. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    This study will be mainly focusing on three sub topics: first how English has influenced the Hispanic community in the United States, secondly how English has influenced the English- Spanish bilinguals and thirdly how ...
  • Oppa prefers Gangnam style: linguistics borrowings in K-pop fansubs and their Foreignizing effect 
    Hettiarachchi, A. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Hallyu wave, which implies the increasing popularity of Korean cultural products at a global level, is a cultural phenomenon that derives maximum benefit of the fansubbing culture. Within the discourse of translation ...
  • Code-switching among Junior Secondary level students in Sri Lanka 
    Vithanage, A.M.H.; Weerasekara, W.M.P.H.; Paththinige, L.B.; Amarasinghe, C.J.; Ponnamperuma, D.A.O. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The researchers’ exposure to the concept of code switching made them realize the lack of in-depth research on it among Sri Lankan schoolchildren. The aim of this research was to evince social and linguistic factors trapped ...
  • The Attitudes of Sri Lankan Urban and Rural Advanced Level Students Towards Spoken English 
    Bandara, U.; Ekanayake, R.; de Alwis, L.; Dias, M.; Marikkar, M.R.F.R. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Proficiency in a language instruments both writing skills and speaking ability. Though the second language learners exert much time and effort in learning English, mastering the language is quite challenging. It varies ...
  • An Attitudinal Study of English Undergraduates at University of Kelaniya towards ‘Spell Checker’ and ‘Auto-Correct’ 
    Kariyawasam, D. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The present research is aimed at studying the attitudinal variations of undergraduates studying English at the University of Kelaniya towards ‘spell checker’ and ‘auto-correct’ in relation to their spelling skills. Existing ...
  • Usage, Attitudes and Issues of Cursive Handwriting faced by Learners using English as a Second Language in University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 
    Jayasinghe, H.S.; Keerthiwansha, N.W.B.S.; de Alwis, V.N.N.U.; Egodage, W.A. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The research intends to focus on a less researched area and is designed to find the level of usage, the issues and attitudes of cursive writers and non- cursive writers using English as a second language in the University ...
  • English language and its usage among the youth 
    de Silva, T. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    There have been many researches done on the use of English language by the youth of Sri Lanka and for what purposes they find it necessary to learn English as a language in a rapidly globalizing world. Most studies show ...
  • Difficulties faced by Undergraduates of Local Universities in reading for their degrees in English medium 
    Sathanandan, R.; Situbandara, S.N.B.A.; Gunasinghe, D.P.D.D.; Gunasekara, M.S.T.; Navarathne, D.M.A.S.; Gunawardena, S. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The difficulty faced by undergraduates reading in English medium is a recurrent issue in Sri Lanka. After one’s tertiary education the next step is occupation. In the present context it is important for everyone to be well ...
  • Challenges and Benefits of Bilingual Acquisition in Early Childhood 
    Kurukuladhithya, D.H. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    One would ultimately feel the need to learn another language in addition to one’s mother tongue. A survey conducted by ilanguages.org reveals that 60% of the world population speaks more than one language. However, for a ...
  • The significance of the English language errors made by tourist guides in Sri Lanka 
    Jayavindi, A.M.S.; Jayasinghe, D.N.P.; Dissanayake, D.M.R.N.; Shavoni, D.P.N.; Jayathilaka, G.R.A.P.; Fernando, W.D.M. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    In Sri Lanka, this has become the subject of extensive research as tourism in Sri Lanka is one of the largest foreign exchange earners. Within the industry the role of a tour guide is indispensable in value with regard to ...
  • Use of prepositions among University students learning English as a Second language 
    Madhushani, H.N.G.; Athapaththu, A.M.H.K.; Athapaththu, S.P.; Navarathne, A.S.; Kumari, H.R.U.E. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Prepositional usage is a difficult grammar area among the students who are learning English as a second language. Thus, it has been demonstrated that even undergraduates learning English as a second language face difficulties ...
  • Pronunciation errors in English among Sri Lankan school children 
    Hewawasam, I.A.; Amaratunga, J.G.I.D.; Udakumbura, U.D.L.; Pramodya, K.G.H.; Vithanage, V.G.P.M. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The aim of this research is to figure out pronunciation errors of English among school children. The significance of this research is identifying the common pronunciation errors made by Sri Lankan school children and finding ...
  • Romanticisation of the Cultural Past in British Period Films 
    Dharmawimala, T. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    British period films hold a significant position in the current global trend of period films due to its quality of portraying glamour and sophistication. Since its source of attraction lies in the romanticized versions of ...
  • Comparison of Words and Expressions used in a Victorian Novel and a Fantasy Novel 
    Ranasinghe, S. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Many words and expressions used either in Victorian novels or fantasy novels increase the vivacity of the story adding colour to the credibility of the plot. The use of such a variety of words and expressions such as the ...
  • Shakespearean Politics in the Sri Lankan Context: Julius Caesar and Macbeth in 2015 Presidential Election 
    Niroshi, S.M.; Mohanraj, N.D.; Ranaweera, A.S.; Wickramage, U.; Wijesekera, H.; Nirashani. M.P.G. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The objective of this study is to investigate the parallels between Shakespearean politics with regard to Julius Caesar and Macbeth and the political backdrop of the 2015 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka. In order to ...
  • Unfounded criticism of Christianity and Catholicism in Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons (2001) and The Da Vinci Code (2003) 
    Dineisha, N. (Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Dan Brown is one of the world’s best-selling authors whose controversial novel, The Da Vinci Code was ranked the world’s third best-selling book due to its radical claims of Jesus Christ’s marriage to Mary Magdalene. The ...
  • The importance of letters in “Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma” 
    Jayamaha, A.; Botheju, K.; Jayatilaka, R.; Prasangi, D.; Welgama, E.; Gunawardana, Y. (Department of English, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Epistolary writing is a feature which only a few novelists have adopted. The research is aimed at examining epistolary writing with regards to Jane Austen’s novels Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Both the novels Pride and ...
  • The depiction of love in Sri Lankan English poetry 
    Senanayake, M.; Karunaratne, J.; Amarathunge, L.; Wathsala, C.; Dayananda, P. (Department of English, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The topic of the research is the depiction of love in Sri Lankan English poetry. The poems Words to a daughter by YasmineGooneratne, A Soldier’s Wife Weeps by Kamala Wijeratne, Fisherman Mourned by his Wife by Patrick ...
  • The use of abusive language in Carl Muller’s The Jam Fruit Tree 
    Wisumperuma, T.; Nawamali, H.; Gurugamage, T.; Withanachchi, P.; Nayanathara, D.; Malankande, C. (Department of English, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The use of abusive language is a novelty to Sri Lankan literature. Carl Muller has used this novelty in his novel The Jam Fruit Tree with the intention of portraying the life style and ethics of the Burgher Community in ...
  • Manipulating TV news 
    Rathnayake, H.; Marasinghe, S.; Mahathmaarachchi, H.; Mahathmaarachchi, T.; Herath, I. (Department of English, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Media is the means of communication that teaches or influence people widely. Media does not only create news but they create news with a message. However currently it is impossible to find any news without biasness. This ...

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