PhD Theses
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2024-03-29T12:58:39ZA PHILOSOPHICAL ANAL YSIS 0 THE CO CEPT OF CONSERVATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: THE CASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SRI LANKA
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A PHILOSOPHICAL ANAL YSIS 0 THE CO CEPT OF CONSERVATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: THE CASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SRI LANKA
Herath, H.M.C.
The broad objective of this stud) is to develop a philosophical analysis on the
"Concept of Conservation" which is identified as a basic theoretical position of
practical reasoning in environmental ethics. In order to achieve this objective. the
current study was originated to revisit the concept of conservation in Environmental
Ethics.
Since this study was mainly engaged in both theoretical and practical domains.
several research methods for collecting data and analyzing them were employed.
Therefore. the qualitative data (through literature surveys) were used in gathering
information and in theorizing the conceptual frameworks. Collected data were
analyzed using (a) conceptual analysis, (b) content analysis. (c) phenomenological
methods and (d) statistical tools.
The present form of conservation through EIA retains a practice merely based on
anthropocentric and extended individualistic ethical approaches. The extended
approaches are Bio-centric ethics and Eco-centric ethical platforms. When
conservation was based only on these three ethical approaches. leaving out the hiocultural
and ethical appruachcs, which relates to the social and cultural facets, the
process of environmental conservation confines itself into a "Iimited""a narrow" and
"an anthropocentric" practice. This study examines gaps between Anthropocentricextended
Individualistic approaches versus Bio-cultural ethical approach and attempt
to uncover the limitations, \\ hich were created through technical conservation
approaches or current forms of Environment Impact Assessments.
This study urges to include the bio-cultural ethical approach into the concept of
conservation with non-visible stake holders in relation to the given environmental
management contents and it develops the "meaning" in the process of environmental
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protection considering the sectors such as cultural responses, societal influences,
economical and livelihood concerns into it.
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This study argues an inclusive conservation, instead of instrumental value format
based on anthropocentric approach, an instincts value format for environmental
policy making processes, instead of instrumental value judgments. The study further
recommend the (I) new definitions for the process of conservation, (2) conceptual
guidelines for conservation tool kits, (3) theoretical and ethical foundation for valuing
the natural resources and (4) policy framework for regulating procedures.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZLINGUISTIC CONSTRAINTS - A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY ON TAMILENGLISH MIXED DISCOURSE AMONG THE .JAFFNA TAMILS.
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LINGUISTIC CONSTRAINTS - A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY ON TAMILENGLISH MIXED DISCOURSE AMONG THE .JAFFNA TAMILS.
SANMUGANATHAN, K.
In bilingual and multilingual sOcietIes, there are usually at least two interacting
language groups, each representing different cultural and I inguistic features. Sri Lanka
is a multilingual country where there is a tendency of mixing. two languages as a
communicative strategy used by the speakers. It has been observed that mixing of
indigenous languages - Sinhala and Tamil and English is a common speech behaviour
which occurs in the discourse of educated bilinguals in Sri Lanka. There have been
several studies on sociolinguistic, structural linguistic and psycho linguistic aspects of
code-mixing in different countries. In recent years, researchers have increasingly
focused on the linguistic constraints on code-mixing.
The aim of this study is to investigate the rules and constraints of code-mixing (CM) in
Tamil-English mixed language data. The focus of the present study of Tamil-English
mixed discourse of educated urban bilinguals in Jaffna, Sri Lanka is of two fold. First,
from a sociolinguistic point of view, language mixing originates in response to social
motivations, and social factors which cannot be ignored in any analysis. Second, from a
syntactic point of view, it is proposed that code-mixing is governed by a host code/guest
code principle. This principle says that in a code-mixed discourse involving languages
Ll and L2, where Ll is the host code and L2 is the guest code, the morphosyntactic
rules of L2 must conform to the morphosyntactic rules of L I, the language of the
discourse. In order to determine the sociolinguistic factors which contribute to the
development of Tamil-English CM and the rules that govern Tamil-English CM and
possible syntactic constraints, the researcher involved the qualitative method of
analysis. The present study drew upon data collected from sociolinguistic questionnaire,
interview, observation and a recorded spontaneous conversation between bilinguals in a
language contact situation in which the two languages are syntactically very different
from each other, namely, Tamil and English. The study addresses the questions whether
there are sociolinguistic factors which trigger Tamil-English code-mixed speech and
whether there are syntactic constraints on Tamil-English CM. The researcher has
examined sociolinguistic and linguistic aspects of code-mixing and found that there are
factors such as demographic, attitudinal, relationship of interlocutors and language
choice and domains which contribute to code-mixed speech and code-mixing is indeed
a rule governed phenomenon, that is, there are constraints that govern where in a
sentence a code-mix can occur and where it cannot occur.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZTHE BATTICALOA DISTRICT UNDER BRITISH ADMINISTRATION A.D.1796-1948.
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THE BATTICALOA DISTRICT UNDER BRITISH ADMINISTRATION A.D.1796-1948.
Nilanthini, P.
Sri Lanka has been under western colonial administration since the 16th century.
Chronologically speaking first came the Portuguesc. then the Dutch and the British
subsequently took hold of the administration. British brought the entire island under their
supreme authority and administered for around 133 ycars. Batticaloa is situated in the
eastern coastal area and was governed for a long period of time by the British.
The objective of thesis is to conceptualize the reliable history of the administration. the
supreme influence and the phenomenal progress in Batticaloa during the era of British
administration. The area has not been previously subjected to a detailed historical study.
Therefore an extensive research has been conducted. Our main concern is to construct
the multifaceted history of Batticaloa with information chiefly from archival records and
statistical information found in the reports published by government departments.
The sources of study are statistical data and records of the British government in Sri
Lanka. literary records. field work. interviews and also archaeological evidence. They
are mostly archival records and government publications. which have been collected and
preserved at the National Archives. the Colombo Museum Library and other institutions.
The study is undertaken according to the principles of historical methodology and in
competent guidance and in conformity with the principles of rational investigations and
analytical examination of the source material.
Chapter divisions are I )General Introduction. 2)History of Batticaloa in the pre-British
period. 3)Continuity of Administration. 4)The Responsibility of Native Chiefs under
British Administration 5)The Beginnings of Modern Education. 6)The Development of
Transport and Communication Infrastructure 7)Agriculture and other Economic
Activities. 8)Courts. Laws and Customs. 9)Conclusion.
In conclusion it may be stated that the British Administration established enterprising
activities for the development of Batticaloa and was ext ordinarily successful in the
transformation and modernization of this area. Batticaloa had a cultural heritage which is
UnIque In some ways.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZSTRATEGIC APPLICATION OF TESTING AND EVALUATION MECHANICS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH.
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STRATEGIC APPLICATION OF TESTING AND EVALUATION MECHANICS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WRITING SKILLS IN ENGLISH.
Samaraweera, S.G.S.
This thesis is based on a case study carried out at the University or Ruhuna.
Faculty or Agriculture. Emphasizing the strategic value or testing and evaluation
mechanics. this thesis makes an effort to identify the decisive role evaluation can
play in a teaching-learning process and makes a proposition for conferring on it
the recognition it deserves in a teaching-learning programme. Moreover. it
demonstrates how a writing syllabus gets activated through the proper treatment
of testing and evaluation in all stages the leaners are supposed to proceed through
in an effort to develop their writing in English. In that sense testing and evaluation
is recognized as the measurement or the progress the students make individually
as well as group-wise. On the whole. the thesis attempts to recognize new facets
or evaluation in the identification or learning styles and in the promotion or
learning strategies in a humanistic approach to learning English as an international
language. This thesis introduces existing second language learning theories with
special reference to the barriers that learners have in learning writing in English as
a second language. It also highlights the need or a viable strategy for developing
writing in English as a second language. Further. this thesis studies theoretical
literature on testing and evaluation and present the impact or a strong strategic
testing and evaluation application mechanism on a programme or developing
writing in English in a model educational setting. Here the major findings in the
literary review with regard to the strategic application or testing and evaluation
mechanism in developing writing skills in English are discussed.
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