• Madness and Women; Analysis of Madness of Female characters in Literature as Retaliation to Patriarchy 

  Arachchi, Hiruni Udumulla (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Madness is closely associated with female characters and is portrayed as a woman's 'dis-ease' in 19th-century literature. Bertha Mason, 'the woman in the attic' in the pioneer feminist text, Jane Eyre demonstrates madness ...
• Virtual Mobility Experience on Digital Cultural Exchange 

  Bandara, Samali Irugal (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Cultural Exchange steps beyond the concept of one country - one nation. The world is blessed with incredible cultural values which showcase the true prestige and glory of each strong nation. However, people would find it ...
• Using Short-Films to Enhance the Writing Skills of Sri Lankan ESL Learners by Writing Essays 

  Fernando, W. W. A. P. H. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Many non-native English as a second language (ESL) teachers have to go through numerous issues to improve their students' language abilities in developing writing skills. As an innovation, integrating short film in the ...
• Usage of Cello as a Western Instrument in Sri Lankan Music Industry 

  Rajapaksha, Hirunika (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  The purpose of this study is to examine how the ‘Cello’ has been used in the Sri Lankan music industry, whether it has been successful. Within the invention of the 16th century in Italy, the cello has been evolving as a ...
• Understanding Cultural Diversity in Sri Lanka through Sri Lankan Portuguese Burgher Weddings: A Narrative Study 

  Tunica, Anne; Weerasinghe, Hasini; Wijewardhana, Prasangi; Wijesooriya, Senali (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  The Sri Lankan Portuguese or the Portuguese Burghers are a small minority ethnic group of mixed heritage that descended from the Portuguese. A majority of this community currently lives in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka ...
• Translation of Buddhist Philosophy 

  Arachchi, B. A. N. S. A. B (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  This study investigated the English glossary which is used in Buddhist translations. At present, Buddhism has become a philosophy that people around the world follow and practice. Around 535 million people follow Buddhism ...
• Traditional Drums in China and Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study 

  Attanayake, A. M. T. K. L. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Music is an art of human civilization, which revolves around the universal culture. Music arranges the sound of another language, through the elements of melody, harmony and rhythm. The primary purpose of this study is to ...
• Towards a Universal Design: A Needs Analysis for an English Curriculum for the Visually Impaired Learners in the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya 

  Amunugama, A. M. W. D. G. K. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Inclusive Education was introduced to Sri Lanka in 2003 and enables the inclusion of visually impaired learners in mainstream classes. Thus, it is essential to address the needs of learners with disabilities of all levels ...
• Use of Communication Tools among Japanese Learners 

  Kulasinghe, Janani (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Individuals use a variety of communication tools in their day-to-day life, where these means of communication via networks is widespread. Communication tools such as networks and applications are used to convey emotions, ...
• The Significant Role of Religious Education: A Comparative Analysis between Germany and Sri Lanka 

  Rathnayaka, R. M. R. P. N. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  humanistic aims and ‘Religious Education’ that is capable of developing a whole person not just through academic skills which has highlighted the need to teach as a core subject in many countries in the world. This study ...
• Abeywardhana Dilki Sandarekha Jasing; Perera H.D.; Achini Poornika; Gunawardhana H.G.; Sureshika Lakthilini; Dissanayaka R.A. Nethmi Madhara (2021), The Gothic Elements in the Sri Lankan Film “Garasarapa”, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Humanities Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 121p. 

  Abeywardhana, Dilki Sandarekha Jasing; Perera, H.D. Achini Poornika; Gunawardhana, H.G. Sureshika Lakthilini; Dissanayaka, R.A. Nethmi Madhara (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  This research study seeks to examine the gothic representations depicted via religion and superstition in the Sri Lankan contemporary film Garasarapa (2018). Garasarapa [The Lurking Serpent] directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri ...
• Student Perceptions and Effectiveness of Integrated Intensive-Extensive Reading Strategy (IERS) to Improve Reading Skills of Grade Eleven Learners within a Virtual ESL Classroom in Galle District 

  Dahanayake, R. P.; Wijethunga, S. H.; Basnayake, L. P. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Reading is a complex, multi-faceted activity, which involves a combination of both lexical and text processing skills. Two major approaches have been used among many, in developing reading skills; Extensive Reading (ER) ...
• Sri Lankan English Morphological Processes: A Study Based on English News Broadcasting on TV1 Channel 

  Samaraweera, Jayani; Gajanayaka, Sharanya; Welikandage, Anupama; Rathnaweera, Lakshani; Faleel, Fazna (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  One of the main features of a living language is the frequent emergence of new vocabulary. Thus, English language also can be categorized under those languages. Considering the spread of the English language among many ...
• Sri Lanka as an Attractive Destination for the German Tourists 

  Rajapaksha, R. W. P. M. R. Indima Randulee (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful South Asian countries, which is surrounded by both natural and cultural resources. It is well known that most of the tourists pay their attention to natural resources. This study ...
• Social Changes that Have Taken Place with the Development of the Hambantota Port 

  Senadheera, H. S. M. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  The Hambantota Port of Sri Lanka is located at the very centre of the main international shipping route that connects the East and West. The port lies approximately 16 nautical miles from the main trade route of Asia and ...
• Perceptions of Students’ Motivation, and Teaching Strategies for English Speaking in the Technology Integrated Young Learners’ Classroom 

  Welgama, N. N. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is crucial as it helps students to recognize and learn the language at an early stage. The common problems encountered by teachers in TEYL are related to low motivation, negative ...
• Language Ideologies of Batticaloa Tamil Undergraduates in the University of Kelaniya 

  Pravini, H. B. H. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Recent research in the field of language ideology incorporates language policies due to the contentious politics in Sri Lanka. Although the failures of Sri Lankan language policies have been frequently examined through the ...
• How Chinese Nursery Rhymes Can Affect Learning Chinese Language for First-Year Undergraduates in University of Kelaniya 

  Wijesinghe, W. A. D. S. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  There are a variety of methods for learning a new language. Two of the most effective methods for learning a foreign language are via music and nursery rhymes. Yet, the use of Chinese nursery rhymes among university ...
• Gestures: For the Efficiency of English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching on Digital Platforms 

  Jayalath, U. D. T. L. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  With the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic as a massive international concern, a virtual teaching and learning environment was designed for all levels of education. As a novel experience for most Sri Lankan English as a ...
• Factors Affecting Low Proficiency of English Speech in Ordinary Level Students in Colombo District 

  Jayawardena, H. M. C. P. (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2021)

  Proficiency of English language includes writing, speaking, listening, and reading skills, of which the former two are productive skills and the latter two are receptive skills. In the Sri Lankan context, English is taught ...

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