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The impact of gender in learning English as a Second Language; A case study in the faculty of Management at University of Ruhuna

Gunarathne, N.M.A.D.W.C. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The number of female students is rapidly increasing than male students in universities in Sri Lanka showing the contribution of women in future workforce. Entering to new life of university, equally both male and female ...
The Hunger Games: A Comparative Analysis of the Novel and the Adaptation-The Depiction the Theme of Power in the Two Media

Dissanayake, S.M.N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The critically and commercially recognized dystopian young adult novel, The Hunger Games (2008) by Suzanne Collins is often read as a political tale in which the author examines the various political manifestations of ...
The concept of “Bhramara” in Hindi and Pali Literature

Abeysundara, H.G.A. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The use of the ―Bhramara‖ concept can be seen both in ―Bhramar Geeth‖ in Hindi and in Pali literature. ―Bhramar Geeth‖ refers to a tradition of praise poetry that appears in Hindi poetry. The Hindi word ―Bhramar‖ means ...
The Brahmins (Temple priests) - A socio – cultural and linguistic perspective

Sivapathasuntharam, A. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Brahmins are the temple priests of the Tamil community. These casts occupy the higher strata of the cast hierarchy of the Tamil society. The Brahmins consist nearly 1% in the Jaffna Peninsula. Most of the Brahmins ...
The African Sri Lankans: Culture, Community and Continuity

Mandy, L. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The Afrikans* currently living in Sri Lanka are a diverse group. Some are students, some are members of diplomatic missions and embassies. Most of these Afrikans intend to return to their home countries once they have ...
Tendency of Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language among Sri Lankan University Students

Kariyawasam, K.B.G.W.S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Chinese language is the most popular language in all over the world .Chinese Language is one of the five major languages of United Nations Organization and second language of Australia and United States of America. ...
Teachers’ Perception of Language Anxiety in the ESL Classroom

Siriwardena, S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

A considerable number of second language learners suffer from language anxiety when they enter the second language classroom. A majority of school goers in Sri Lanka study in either in Sinhala or Tamil and are exposed ...
Studying English Literature at the undergraduate level as opposed to studying it for Advanced Levels

Madhubhashinie, A. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

A significant difference can be observed in the ways in which literature is taught for the Advanced Level governmental high school cut-off examination to university, and in University syllabi in Sri Lanka. According to ...
Some Observations on Personifying Inanimate Nouns in Sinhalese Language

de Silva, W.T.C.J. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In Sinhalese language, personifying inanimate nouns is considered a device required in poetry in order to maintain the poetic quality of the language. However, this device has been used in both poetic and non-poetic works ...
Socialist Realism in Bharatendu Harishchandra’s Play ‘Bharat- Durdasha’

Chandrasekara, P.V.S. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Socialist Realism entered the literature with the Russian Revolution of the 20th century. It highlights the making of a classless society. Russian and Soviet writer Maxim Gorky was the founder of Socialist Realism. The ...
Should We Say „This Is Wrong‟? ; Impact of Explicit Corrective Feedback on Language Accuracy

Kithulgoda, E. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In terms of pedagogy, the methodological options whereby a teacher can impart grammar knowledge to students are of two kinds: Learner performance options and Feedback options. Although learner performance options have ...
Religion of Humanity: A Study on the Jagannath Cult

Das, B. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Syncretism is an essential feature of the Jagannath cult which synchronizes with humanistic approach spreading the message of love, peace and mutual harmony. Till now, it is difficult to ascertain the exact date of the ...
Representations of Vithiya Sivaloganathan‟s Rape, Murder and Protests against Its Violence

Jayasuriya, U. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Incidents of rape become highlighted in a nature ad hoc and are replaced with other current news or dominant narratives while the issue remains dormant until another rape incident is reported by media. In such a context, ...
Pronunciation Problems in French: A Case Study of First Year Students at University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Gunawardena, C. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The present research, a case study, analyzes pronunciation problems encountered by First year students of French at University of Kelaniya. The study is based on the assumption that the pronunciation errors were systematic ...
Practicing Four Noble Truth and Stress Management on Buddhist psychology

Kumarasinghe, G.U. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The four noble truths are a main teaching in Buddhism that describes the way life and attaining true happiness. It is theoretical technic that guide refrain from mental suffering. These truths can be believed and applied ...
Positive Aspects of Indian Classical Music on Child Personality Development (Psychological Approach)

Kumara, C.R. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The basis of this project is to identify how Indian music can be used in a positive way to develop personality of children of ages 10-13 years. Many researchers have generally examined why music is so important in child ...
Portraiture in the Buddhist Image House

de Zoysa, A. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Stone Inscriptions (SelLipi and Tam Lipi) and donor inscriptions by kings(Sannasa)and ministers (Tudapath) on copper and palm leaf show an unbroken tradition from the early years of Buddhism in Sri Lanka how the upper ...
Poetics and Noetics in the Therī gātā in terms of their presentation of ‘Transience’

Tennakoon, W. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Therī Gātā is a recreation of the stark truth of transience the Therīs have inevitably experienced in the secular world in the form of poetry. The philosophy presented through their understanding of transience and the ...
Perspectives on Plagiarism in Asia: An exploratory comparative study in Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Jansz, M.I.; Sari, N. (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This study was conducted in order to elicit responses from postgraduate (PG) students who are also lecturers about their unique experiences and perspectives about plagiarism. The issue of plagiarism is current and one ...
Origin of Classical Sanskrit

Indajoti Thero, Baladora (Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015)

It is controversial to determine whether Classical Sanskrit is a refinement of Vedic language or an artificial language independent from Vedic language. Keith and others have advocated the former view, i.e. a modification ...

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