DSpace Collection:http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/152442024-03-28T13:57:11Z2024-03-28T13:57:11ZThe influence of English language on the Spanish speakersWarnakulasooriya, P.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/154472017-05-31T13:01:19Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: The influence of English language on the Spanish speakers
Authors: Warnakulasooriya, P.
Abstract: This study will be mainly focusing on three sub topics: first how English has influenced the Hispanic community in the United States, secondly how English has influenced the English- Spanish bilinguals and thirdly how English terms have influenced the Spanish language which is also known as “Anglicisms”. The background for this study is mainly based on the passion towards learning popular foreign languages. This passion towards learning languages and to examine their co relationship mainly initiated the study on “The influence of the English language on Spanish speakers”. The study was done using the qualitative research method because this is primarily exploratory research. Individual interviews, participation and observations were the main techniques used to carry out the research project. The interviews were recorded on a CD in order to observe the participants more closely. The focus group was native Spanish speakers who are either undergraduates or graduates who have come to Sri Lanka for an internship. The research gap focuses on how the influence of the English language has affected the attitudes of Spanish speakers. The findings were that although the English language has affected the Latinos on a larger scale their attitude towards the English language is fixed; English will not replace their mother tongue and they will try their best to protect their language and culture.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZOppa prefers Gangnam style: linguistics borrowings in K-pop fansubs and their Foreignizing effectHettiarachchi, A.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/154462017-05-31T13:00:57Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Oppa prefers Gangnam style: linguistics borrowings in K-pop fansubs and their Foreignizing effect
Authors: Hettiarachchi, A.
Abstract: Hallyu wave, which implies the increasing popularity of Korean cultural products at a global level, is a cultural phenomenon that derives maximum benefit of the fansubbing culture. Within the discourse of translation studies, the “foreignizing” tendency of fan-made subtitles is an area well researched into, proving it a fertile ground for academic investigation. While most of these studies are based on Japanese anime fansubs that pioneered the fansubbing movement in 1980s, a significant lack of survey into the linguistic features of fan-made subtitles is also felt, owing to the fact that these studies are situated within the discourse of translation rather than language or cultural studies. Positioned within this gap, the present study encompasses a linguistic analysis of several versions of fan-made subtitles for music videos of six selected K- pop (Korean pop) songs. The study shows that the linguistically marked singularities of Korean culture as well as syntactical peculiarities of Korean language compel the translators to borrow Korean linguistic features directly and indirectly into English, making the fansubs “foreignized.” Based on this observation, the paper argues that linguistic borrowings in fansubs signifies a refusal to translate culture specific terms and concepts on the part of the fansubber.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZCode-switching among Junior Secondary level students in Sri LankaVithanage, A.M.H.Weerasekara, W.M.P.H.Paththinige, L.B.Amarasinghe, C.J.Ponnamperuma, D.A.O.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/154452017-05-31T13:00:35Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Code-switching among Junior Secondary level students in Sri Lanka
Authors: Vithanage, A.M.H.; Weerasekara, W.M.P.H.; Paththinige, L.B.; Amarasinghe, C.J.; Ponnamperuma, D.A.O.
Abstract: The researchers’ exposure to the concept of code switching made them realize the lack of in-depth research on it among Sri Lankan schoolchildren. The aim of this research was to evince social and linguistic factors trapped in the concept of code switching. This research followed the qualitative research approach and selected the Convenience Sampling method. Data collection was through picture based discussions where it was recorded and evaluated. The findings of this research reveal that the non-availability of adequate terms in either of the languages compels Sri Lankan schoolchildren to switch from one language to the other. In addition, code switching acts as a defensive mechanism by enabling the participants to fill the gaps that emerge in conversation. However, the findings of the research reveal that there are no regional differences in code switching among junior secondary level students of Sri Lanka. The researchers assume that this may differ if the research had been conducted amongst non-English medium students from rural schools.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Attitudes of Sri Lankan Urban and Rural Advanced Level Students Towards Spoken EnglishBandara, U.Ekanayake, R.de Alwis, L.Dias, M.Marikkar, M.R.F.R.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/154442017-05-31T13:04:22Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: The Attitudes of Sri Lankan Urban and Rural Advanced Level Students Towards Spoken English
Authors: Bandara, U.; Ekanayake, R.; de Alwis, L.; Dias, M.; Marikkar, M.R.F.R.
Abstract: Proficiency in a language instruments both writing skills and speaking ability. Though the second language learners exert much time and effort in learning English, mastering the language is quite challenging. It varies according to the language community, social background, pedagogy used to teach and some other aspects such as socio-linguistic factors. This study attempts to focus on the attitudes of Sri Lankan urban and rural Advanced Level students towards spoken English. The study was carried out through a combination of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies which is known as “triangulation”. This was used to compare and contrast the attitudes of the research participants who represent rural and urban social backgrounds in Sri Lanka. The cluster sampling and convenience sampling were appropriate as this research was conducted in two major schools that represented the urban and rural areas in Sri Lanka. The findings of the research study suggests that unlike the students in urban schools, the majority of the students in rural schools encounter challenges in speaking English which includes fluency and subject knowledge such as grammar and vocabulary. Nevertheless, this study points out that the majority of the participants have the attitude that English is a basic qualification that should be fulfilled to acquire a better career.2016-01-01T00:00:00Z