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  • Common errors in the use of locative prepositions: grade 4 ESL students 
    Aberathna, A.H.M.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    usage of English prepositions by ESL (English as a Second Language) learners. Prepositions are notoriously difficult for English language learners due to the large number of them in the English language and also due to ...
  • A comparative study of idioms which includes parts of the body in Japanese and Sinhala 
    Herath, H.M.P.C. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    An idiom or an idiomatic phrase is an expression, word or unity of words that has been widely used since ancient eras. Therefore, it is quite obvious that idioms have been shaped and reinforces by the people of a particular ...
  • A comparative study of nonverbal communication strategies between Japan and Sri Lanka 
    Edirimannage, I. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Communication is a basic part of all human behaviors. Humans communicate using language. However, it is becoming far more evident now. Human communication is effected through Nonverbal means such as, eye contacts, gestures, ...
  • A comparative study of positions of collectivism in Japanese and Sri Lankan societies 
    Dissanayake, D.M.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Collectivism refers to one of the four dimensions of culture; the concept of self which elaborates on individualism and collectivism. The thinking patterns, behavioral patterns and believes of Japanese and Sri Lankans are ...
  • A Comparative Study of Use of Japanese and Sinhala Onomatopoeia 
    Dilrukshi, K.D. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Onomatopoeia is defined as a word, which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting. Onomatopoeia is one of the ...
  • A comparative study on compound words in Sinhala and Japanese 
    Senanayaka, S.P.T.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    A compound word is a combination of two or more words that function as a single unit of meaning. There are three types of compounds in English language: Those written as single words, with no hyphenation, are called ...
  • A comparative study on Kara and node (particles which describe reason) 
    Dissanayaka, H.M.N.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Kara & node are used to describe reasons in Japanese language.”kara” and ”node” both particles express reason or cause. While “kara” subjectively presents cause or reason, “node” highlights a cause & effect relationship ...
  • Consequences of adopting a multiple language policy in a multilingual and multiethnic country: the case of India. 
    Perera, A.H. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Language is one of the prominent resources that should be planned for the sociopolitical wellbeing of a multilingual and multiethnic country. This study intends to examine the consequences of adopting multiple language ...
  • The contribution of Kumaratunga Munidasa as an individual language planner 
    Randula, K.K.G. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Language planning refers to deliberate and systematic attempts taken to solve the language problems of a speech community. Usually such measures in standardising a language’s structure and determining its political status ...
  • Cultural problems in translating L'amant into Sinhalese 
    Mihirika, S.K.S.; Jayaweera, D.P.A.; de Silva, M. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Translation is a method of communication which creates a bridge between multiple communities in different countries where various languages are spoken. Literary translation can be defined as an artistic method of translating ...
  • Different clipping words in the Japanese language 
    Madushani, W.P.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
  • The effect of explicit instruction on the use of indefinite and definite articles by ESL learners 
    Kaushakee, L.H.N. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The English article system presents many problems for non-native speakers of English, particularly when they do not have an equivalent structure in their first language. Researchers have employed different approaches to ...
  • Error analysis on use of “Wa” and “Ga” by the Japanese learners in Sri Lanka 
    Athukorala, C.H. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The particles “wa” and “ga” of the Japanese Language are identified as one of the difficult parts of grammar for the non -native learners of Japanese. Though these two particles have different functions, non -native learners ...
  • Idioms in Sanskrit 
    Vijithasiri Thero, Marthuwela (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The purpose of this research is to study idioms in Sanskrit. Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages is considered the mother language of the Indo-European language family. There are several myths about Sanskrit which ...
  • Jan Van Eyke සහ පුනරුදයේ ලෞකික තේමා භාවිතය 
    Senewirathne, K.M.D.S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
  • The Kaduwa of today: Sri Lankan English – its acceptance and attitudes towards variation 
    Perera, M.C.N. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    In Sri Lanka, English has long been a language of authority granting access to the higher classes of society. Hence it is referred to by the colloquial appellation kaduwa, meaning ‘the sword’. However the English that ...
  • Language policy in Singapore 
    Kamali, R.D.; Hettihewa, A.S.; Senarathna, I.R. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Language is not merely a tool for human communication where it also plays an important role in the development of social identity. Therefore it is important to have a wellplanned language policy in a country and it is ...
  • Loan words in Japanese language 
    Wickramainghe, W.P.M.L. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Loan words are words adopted by the speakers of one language from a different language (The source Language). A loan word can also be called a ‘borrowing’. The abstract noun borrowing refers to the process of speakers ...
  • Main aspects of Hindi immigrant literature 
    Hirimuthugoda, H.D. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    The genre of immigrant literature or diasporic literature came into spotlight as a subtheme of post-colonial literature. It is generally considered as the literature of immigrants. Indian immigrant literature is notable ...
  • Morphological processes in the language of Facebook 
    Mallawaarachchi, I.A. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2015)
    Social networks including Facebook®, Twitter® and Instagram® have gained popularity throughout the world and thus have emerged with distinct cultures of their own. The fact that interactions on them are done ‘virtually’ ...

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