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Questioning Questions and Wh-indefinites in Sinhala

Weerasooriya, W.A.T. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Many languages of the world such as Sinhala, Japanese, Chinese, Malayalam, Tlingit, etc make use of the same type of phrases in question and indefinite constructions (Audrey Li, 1992, Haspelmath, 1997, Hagstrom, 2001, ...
Error Analysis on Japanese - Sinhala Translations

Rathnayake, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Language translation is one of the most in-demand job opportunities for foreign language learning students in Sri Lanka. Japanese language among the other foreign languages has been taught from the school level to the ...
Interlingual Texting: Texting in Sinhala Using English Fonts

Widyalankara, R.C. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In the sphere of communication in Sri Lanka using English fonts for recording Sinhala discourse during the use of Short Message Service or Interlingual Texting is very popular. Analyzing such discourse this study argues ...
Code Switching Problems in Bilingual Society of Sri Lanka

Ramesh, S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

In Sri Lanka, national language issue seems very influential in both cultural and political sphere; it was the major bone of argument between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The use of English words within the society has ...
An Examination on Difficulties of Understanding Sinhala Counting System when Japanese Students Learn Sinhalese as the Second Language

Ariyawansa, D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

As second language learning happens after first language acquisition, impact of the first language can be identified in the process of second language learning. When both languages have same patterns, learners can acquire ...
The Difficulties Faced by Sri Lankan Expats in America due to Dialectical Variety in American English

Ravindranath, H. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Pursuing the study of any language can be a difficult process and can take months or sometimes years to master proficiently. For decades, British English was the globally accepted standard for written documents and verbal ...
Imitation as a Method of Translation: A Study Based on Selected Sinhalese Poems Inspired by Wordsworthian Poetry

de Silva, W.T.C.J.; Galapatha, G.R.Y. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Translation is defined as the process of converting words or text from one language into another. In the preface to his translation of ‘Ovid’s Epistles’ (1680), John Dryden, the first major English theorist in translation, ...
Challenging Hearing Problems of Primary Students in Learning Languages

Navakulan, K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Language is acquired through linguistic stimuli and linguistic response. That’s why it is called a verbal behavior which is enhanced by both comprehension and production of language. Communicative need plays very crucial ...
Language Policy and Politics

Rajapakshe, R.M.W. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Language the most sophisticated invention of man, is a tool used to fulfill main requirements of the people inclusive of communication. Thus language is not a problem. However, when it is used as a medium of instruction ...
Extensive Reading in Developing Solutions to Improve the English Language Competence

Wanasinghe, W.M.S.P.K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

While English is considered a key factor of one’s success as a member of the globalized society most undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts do not possess a significant command of English. Most students do not have an ...
Motivational Factors of Learning English in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna

Samaraweera, S.G.S. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Lack of understanding of the motivational factors of the 1st year students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at the University of Ruhuna in learning English has impacted negatively on the General ...
Challenges Encountered by the Grade Six Students in learning Health and Physical Education in Bilingual Class Rooms in Selected Schools in The Western Province

Abeysena, H. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

This study is a survey conducted on the ‘Challenges Encountered by The Grade Six Students in Learning Health and Physical Education in Bilingual Class Rooms in Selected Schools in The Western Province’. In this survey, the ...
Incorrect Chinese Characters Writing of University Students

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

Chinese hand writing (pictograph) is very important and special part of the Chinese collective psyche, that language is more than just a communication tool which indicates people’s character. The orders of strokes are ...
Social Harmony among Multi-Lingual Students Population in Sri Lankan Universities- A Research Special Reference to Eastern University Sri Lanka

Sachithanantham, P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Universities consist of multi religious, multi-cultural and multi lingual student population, where it is expected to have social harmony among those undergraduates. However there have been recorded incidences and evidence ...
Intention of Pursuing English as a Second Language by Undergraduates

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

English opens new avenues in almost all the aspects especially in communication and technology in the modern globalized world. When it comes to Sri Lankan context, English language is commonly known as Kaduwa; the sword ...
Hierarchical Position of Imperative Forms in Sinhalese

Ariyawansa Thero, Morakandegoda (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Sinhalese culture has a long and continuous history, deep rooted traditions and highly differentiated social norms (Meegaskumbura 1990). Some of them are reflected in the language in its address forms, commands and requests. ...
Official Language Efficiency Bar Examination: A Critical Analysis

Dassanayake, H.B. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The efficiency bar exam for public sector officers in Official Languages was introduced in July, 2007. Since then, all new recruits to state sector employment, according to their profession, are required to prove their ...
Topic-marking in Sinhala

Ananda, M.G.L. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The topic-comment articulation is a left peripheral syntactic operation that serves a discourse function in natural language. The English construction referred to as topicalization involves the articulation in topic and ...
A Study on the Relationship between Literary Translation and Socio-linguistics: With Special Reference to ‘giraya’ and its Translation /girəjə/

Bamunusinghe, K. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Linguistics is the scientific study of language which includes several other branches which are important for individuals who are interested in language studies. Among these branches applied linguistics is of a great ...
The Vedda Language: A Linguistic Study with Special Reference to Dambana, Sri Lanka

Weerasekara, R.A.D.P. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

The intent of this research is to examine the current situation of Vedda language from a linguistic point of view based on their overall socio-cultural background. The culture and the language of the Veddas are gradually ...

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