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International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC): Recent submissions

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Exploring the Pedagogical Significance of CEIL-A Study Based on Sri Lankan Tertiary Education

Gunasekara, H.N.W. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

CLIL: Content Language Integrated Learning is popular as an effective way of teaching students both content and the language simultaneously. With English being prioritized as a lingua franca and the status it has obtained ...
Exploring Posttraumatic Growth in Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse in Sri Lanka

Booso, K.; Godamunne, P. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Posttraumatic growth is a phenomenon that has been observed in survivors of traumatic events, following a period of conscious processing and coming to terms with of the experience of trauma. It is defined as a perceived ...
An Analysis on the Impact of SMS News Alerts the Mismanaging Critical Environmental Attributes Sequential Pre-Disaster Warnings

Dahanayaka, T. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Sri Lanka has been facing natural disasters like floods, landslides and etc, for a long time. A common feature of all disasters experienced in Sri Lanka is that they emanate from mismanaging the critical environmental ...
Abstract Art Style of H.A. Karunarathna in Contemporary Visual Arts

Baddegama, S.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

H.A. Karunarathne becomes a remarkable personnel in the Sri Lankan art history, especially the modern art. Due to his leadership to establish a tradition based on several European and American styles namely abstract ...
A Study on Adaptability of the Chinese Language Teaching Material “Happy Chinese” for Elementary Chinese Education in Sri-Lanka

Kandambi, S.U. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The Chinese language plays a vital role in current Sri Lankan education. Although at first the Chinese language has been introduced as a certificate course study program in Sri Lanka, now it has been uplifted as a degree ...
North Indian Classical Vocal Music for the Class Rooms

Mallikarathna, S.W. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

This article comes up with the facts that will accept music educators to absorb North Indian Classical vocal music in to a multi cultural music education system. Hindustani music is mainly vocal-centric with the musical ...
The Use of Commercial Videos as Authentic Materials in Improving the Practice of Intercultural Skills of Foreign Language Learners

Cooray, B.M.S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

“The combination of moving picture and sound can present language more comprehensively than any other teaching medium and a video sequence watched in class, makes students more ready to communicate in the target language” ...
A Comparative Study of United Nation’s CEDAW with Reference to the Buddhist Teachings

Subhagya, K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

During many decades’ women and girl children are made to face tremendously challenging situations. In this eras have made available to the world such development in economics, scientific and technological fields that no ...
“Shadows of the Hidden Dragon”; A Case Study of ESL Writing Anxiety at the Tertiary Level

Karunarathna, J.A.M.B. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Studies related to English as a second language which are taken place in the Sri Lankan tertiary education context show that, out of four language skills among the undergraduates, the weakest skill is writing. Second ...
An Analysis of Culture-Specific Items in the French Translation VIRAGAYA ou le non-attachement of the Sinhala Novel Viragaya

Samarasinghe, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Culture-Specific Items (CSIs) are the concepts which are specific for a language. The notions of these concepts differ from culture to culture. The CSIs employed in the novel Viragaya (1956) written by Martin Wickramasinghe ...
Effects of Music Listening and Its Relationship on Music Preferences

Sudarshani, K.G.M. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Individual differences of music preferences are among the most intricate psychological phenomena. While one person gets on successfully another person pays more attention on listening music on occasional preferences. They ...
Attitudes towards Sri Lankan English: An Attitudinal Survey in a University Context

Karunanayake, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Sri Lankan English makes sense for anyone who had resided in Sri Lanka. In the words of Michael Meyler, "Sri Lankan English is the language spoken and understood by those Sri Lankans who speak English as their first language, ...
Translating Fantasy: Not So Fantastic. A Study on Challenges of Translating Fantasy Fiction, Based on the Experience of Translating the Fantasy Fiction Novel: The Lord of the Rings

Rajapksha, U.D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Contrary to the popular belief, translation is NOT just a matter of words but a matter of making intelligible a whole culture, says Anthony Burgess the English writer/composer. However, this proves challenging, especially ...
Attitudes on Mental Health and Intentions to Seek Psychological Help in the General Public of Sri Lanka

Wijesuriya, C.P.; Gunasekara, H. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

There is a gross reluctance in today’s society to avoid seeking help in mental health even when required. Many factors such as stigma and negative attitudes about mental health have accounted for the avoidance of seeking ...
Metacognitive Strategy Instruction for Appreciating English Literary Texts in a Second Language Context: An Investigation on G.C.E. Ordinary Level Classroom in a Semi-Government School in Kaluthara District

Wickramage, U.C.; Weerasinghe, B.A.I.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Distinct researchers have hypothesized about the teaching theories of literary interpretation. Yet, less recognition has been given to metacognitive awareness of literary interpretation process. This study aims at how ...
Graduates’ Voices: A Closer Examination of Graduate’s Perceptions of English Language Skills Needed for Effective Performance in the Industry

Ranasuriya, D. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The current study was carried out in an attempt to explore the perceptions of the graduates of University of Vocational Technology (Univotec) about developing an English module that complements the requirements of the ...
Inclusion and Exclusion of Girls and Women in Armed Conflict of Sri Lanka

Galagama, I.K. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The women and girls’ participation in armed conflict is common and women have been playing in war and conflict as revolts, independence struggles, and war in many countries. Feminism centers on the idea that all women are ...
The Ethno-Musicological Aspects of Sri Lankan Music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE).

Kumara, J.C.R. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

This research examines the historical background and the significance of Sri Lankan music during the period of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BCE). The literary evidence and the data analysed in the present study is significant ...
Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Engineering Sciences Students

Manchanayaka, S. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

The aim of this paper is to analyze the vocabulary learning strategies and enumerating the number of vocabulary learning strategies used by the participants. The problem investigated in the study is the poor vocabulary of ...
Application of GIS in Construction Planning and Management towards Sustainable Development

Jayasooriya, S.D.; Rupasinghe, A.R.; Weerasinghe, M.D.G. (19th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2018, Faculty of Graduate Studies,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018)

Geographic Information System (GIS) has been used in many fields of Science including construction industry. GIS is a Computer based tool which is used to solve engineering problems related to spatial data. The potential ...

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