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Item Impact of integrating Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) for Sri Lankan ESL students at tertiary level (With special reference to reading skills).(Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2017) Alahakoon, P.P.; Alahakoon, P.P.This study examines the impact of implementation of Content and Language Integrated Learning for Sri Lankan ESL students at tertiary level with special reference to reading skills. Two hypotheses were identified; CLIL group performs better than ordinary ESL group in terms of reading skills and application of CLIL methods in reading comprehension at tertiary level increases students’ ability to use reading skills strategies. The sample consists of two groups: experimental and controlled and they are given a pre-test. After weeks of teaching, the groups are exposed to a post test. Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory by Mokhtari and Reichard (2002) is employed to examine the use of comprehension strategies by students. The findings are analyzed through SPSS. The research findings show the degree of improvement in reading skills of the sample and their metacognitive awareness after being exposed to CLIL. The study further provides factors to be investigated in future research in order to enhance English language competency of ESL students in Sri Lankan Universities.Item Reviewing doctor- patient relationship: Where sociology meets medicine.(Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2017) Liyanagunawardena, S.The doctor-patient relationship forms the crux of the medical encounter and is linked to many positive patient-related outcomes. It has inspired much research interest- particularly in the western world- so much so that it has become a major research area under medical sociology. This paper attempts to review the literature on doctor-patient relationship by examining it under three broad, inter-related themes: a) power, b) communication and c) social and cultural dimensions. In terms of power dynamics, literature often indicates the doctor-patient relationship as asymmetrical. Traditionally, the doctor is depicted as authoritative, and the patient submissive and passive. However, the current ideal is a patient-centred model, where the patient’s voice is given due recognition. This attempt at redistributing power has led to a proliferation of research on patient expectations, empowerment and participation. Studies on a communicative theme focus on this relationship as a process towards achieving medical communication, which many have depicted as defective. Social and cultural dimensions may also affect the relationship, as the social gradient between the doctor and the patient may impede effective communication. A majority of the global literature on doctor-patient relationship being based on a few countries, the overall picture that emerges from a literature review such as this would approximate the conditions in developed western countries, and hence not a fair representation of the scenario in, for instance, a developing country in Asia. Further research in such contexts is therefore required for a more accurate understanding of the phenomenon and its implications.Item A Comparative Study of Words in Tamil Baby Talk.(Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2017) Wijeratne, W. M.; Jeyaseelan, S.Baby talk (BT) is the language used by babies who are below five or six years, for the purpose of communicating with each other or with their parents or care takers. Dil (1971:13, as given in Meegaskumbura 1980:289) uses it "to refer to the adult talk to the baby". Kelkar (1964:40) identifies it as a "fond concession". That is to say that adults use baby talk for fondling. Accordingly, they use it to develop intimacy and to show affection. BT encourages children to engage in the conversation lively. Ferguson (1964:103) defines it as "any special form of language which is regarded by speech community as being primarily appropriate for talking to young children and which is generally regarded as not the normal adult use of language". This indicates that BT is a special, 'not normal' language variety. Thus, it is called "abnormal type" (Sapier, 1949:179), "simplified version" (Bloomfield, 1933:472), "marginal system" Ferguson (ibid), "devient style" (Bell, 1976:158). BT is also referred to as caretaker speech, Infant-Directed Speech (IDS), Child-Directed Speech (CDS) or motherese. Child-Directed Speech (CDS) is the use of intonation, pitch, repetition and the simplification of syntax that adults use to address infants (Chang, 2010). For Example: Phrases like “do you want miiiiiiiilk “? “You want bikka”? These are referred as "motherese" or "parentese". It is the spontaneous way of talking in which mothers, fathers, and caretakers do speak with infants and young children.Item A Critical Study on the Problem of Memory among Buddhist Schools.(Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2017) Ven. Suriyawewa Wijayawimala.The ancient Buddhism is known as the time before Buddhist disciples were divided into several sects in India. This could be identified as a division created by modern scholars. They indicate that Buddhist teachings of Theravāda, Mahayāna and Tantrayāna are further extension of teachings of Early Buddhism. Because of that various words have come with the intention of getting this matter clarified. Such as “Primitive Buddhism”, “Pre-canonical Buddhism or “Original Buddhism” and “Early Buddhism” have been used in the introduction of Fundamental Buddhism. In addition to that as two main classifications in Buddhism known as Northern Buddhism and Southern Buddhism, further classification based on geographical factors. The divisions of Hīnayāna and Mahāyāna could be recognized as a classification done on path of freedom in Buddhism.Item Parallel Structure: Influential Tool in Newspaper Editorial Headlines(Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2017) Ranasinghe, N.D.The editorial of a newspaper is fabricated on an argument influencing the reader to think accordingly. It also promotes critical thinking and at times makes the reader react to an issue. Hence, an editorial is defined as an opinionated piece of news. Therefore creating a standout phrase as the headline of an editorial is of vital importance to persuade the reader to read the editorial. Among syntactic tools, this research determines the use of the rhetorical device, parallel structure, also known as parallel construction or parallel syntax, and their effects in headlines of newspaper editorials. The aim of this research ascertains the use of parallel syntax to emphasize the centre theme the writer attempts to convey, and the objectives identify and analyze parallel structures in a corpus of sixty editorial headlines of two Sri Lankan Sunday newspapers: The Sunday Times and Sunday Island. Adopting the theory of parallelism, this research identifies parallel structures of word orders and phrases. Such headlines comprise of coordinating joining words: prepositions, adverbs, (be) verbs and conjunctions. The phrases also have varied features, such as, elements of comparison and contrast. Faulty parallelism or exceptions without the accepted elements of parallel syntax were also noted in this analysis. The identified features of parallel structures in the headlines of newspaper editorials lead to effects, such as, rhythm, economy, clarity, equality, emphasis and delight. Utilization of such effects creates a balanced and smooth flow of information, persuades and emotionally appeals the reader. Nevertheless the findings of this research specify that parallel structures are used as a tool of advantage, only in 43% of the headlines of newspaper editorials.Item Trends in pediatric in Anuradhapura district: A 171 tertiary care center experience(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Dayasiri, M.B.K.C.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Jayasinghe, Y.C.; Senarathne, L.Item Accessing tertiary education: in expectations and realities for student experiencing disabilities(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Hettiarachchi, S.; Attanayake, L.D.; Ranaweera, M.; Walisundara, D.Item පුරාණ ලංකාවේ පවුල් සංස්ථාවේ ආර්ථිකය කෙරෙහි කාන්තාවගේ දායකත්වය(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Sinhabahu, S.R.N.K.Item ශ්රී ලංකා ගුවන් විදුලි සංස්ථාවේ වැඩසටහන් ඇතුළත් හඬ පටි 215 පිළිබඳ නාමාවලිය(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014) de Silva, H.S.A.Item Fungi associated with diseases of big onion (Allium cepa L.) prevalent in Matale district Sri Lanka(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014) Gunaratna, L.N.R.; Deshappriya, N.