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REVICED CURRICULUM

SPECIAL AND GENERAL DEGREE

PROGRAMME IN SINHALA

DEPARTMENT OF SINHALA

Faculty of Arts

University of Peradeniya

November 2012

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Content 1

Rationale 2

Justification for Revision, Replacement and Introduction of Courses 3-4

Program Structure for Degree Program in Sinhala 4-5

First Year

SLS 101: Introduction to Literature 6-7

SLS 102: Introduction to Language 7-8

Second Year

SLS 201: Classical Sinhala Prose 8-9

SLS 202: Eastern and Western Dramatic Traditions and Sinhala Drama 9-10

SLS 203: Research Methods and Textual Editing 10-11

SLS 204: Sinhala Culture 1: From pre-historic Times to Kurunegela Period 11-12

SLS 205: Creative Writing 12-13

SLS 206: Modern Literary Sinhala 14

SLS 207: Modern Sinhala Poetry: From 19th

Century to the Present 15-16

SLS 208: Sinhala Textual Studies 16-17

SLS 209: Mass Communication and Journalism 17-18

SLS 210: Theories of Translation 18-19

Third Year

SLS 301: Sigiri and Gi Poetry 19-20

SLS 302: Sinhala Fiction: Short Stories 20-21

SLS 303: Descriptive Linguistics 22

SLS 304: An Introduction Modern Western Literary Theory and Criticism 23

SLS 305: Sinhala Culture 2: Gampola to the Present 24-25

SLS 306: Sinhala Fiction 25-26

SLS 307: Western Literary and Criticism 2 26-27

SLS 308: Sinhala Poetry from Gampola to the End of Kandyan Period 27-28

SLS 309: Sinhala Prose from the End of Kurunagala Period to the

Beginning of the 20th

Century

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SLS 310: Translation Theories and Practical Translation Part II 30

SLS 311: Modern Sinhala Prose Non -Fictional 31

SLS 312: Introduction to Tamil Literature 32-33

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Rationale

The curriculum development committee of the department of Sinhala has completely revised

department‟s internal curriculum by updating some syllabi, merging some together, and also

introducing several new courses. In this revision, we have taken into account the new

developments in each subject area while making considerable attempts to preserve the identity

and integrity of the department of Sinhala which has a long history of training scholars in Sinhala

language, literature and culture.

i. The present curriculum was revised in order to address the new developments in the field

of the humanities in the 21st

century. This curriculum revision was informed by a

considerable re-assessment of the existing syllabi.

ii. The curriculum development committee concluded that while taking care to make

students knowledgeable in our own traditions we must attempt to locate those traditions

within an international framework by utilizing comparative methods in teaching.

iii. The revised curriculum, however, continues the department‟s long-standing tradition of

paying equal attention to both Eastern and Western literary cultures.

iv. To make the revised curriculum much more inclusive and holistic the students pursuing

special degrees are required to take courses from each of the following streams:

language, literature and culture.

Fourth Year

SLS 401: Sinhala Exegetical Literature 33

SLS 402: Historical Linguistic and History of Sinhala Language 34-35

SLS 403: Epigraphy and Sinhala Inscription 35-36

SLS 404: Comparative Literature 37-38

SLS 405: Principles of Aesthetics and Art of the East and the West 38-39

SLS 406: Sanskrit Literary Theory 39-40

SLS 407: Sinhala Folklore and Folk Beliefs 41-42

SLS 408: Sinhala Vocabulary Studies 42-43

SLS 409: Sidat Sangarawa and Later Grammatical Works 43-44

SLS 410: Cultural and Social Study of Literature 44-45

SLS 498 Course Title: Dissertation 1 45

SLS 499 Course Title: Dissertation II 46

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v. Our new curriculum, though extensively revised, continues the department‟s long

standing tradition of integrating three streams of language, literature and culture. With

this approach, the revised curriculum is considerably inclusive.

vi. The new curriculum by introducing a series of new subjects further enhances the

employability of our graduates

vii. The revised curriculum offers new courses in research methodology and academic

writing with the intention of creating graduates informed in conventions and styles of

scholarly writing.

Justification for Revision, Replacement and Introduction of Courses

We have revised 29 courses in our entire curriculum, and since the details of those revisions

are too many to cite, only the key reasons are sketched out here.

1. At the second year or 200 level all ten courses are revised, and those revisions vary from

the changing of course title to complete re-designing of the course. In almost all courses

the required and prescribed texts are updated and new theoretical developments in certain

fields such, as drama (SLS 202), journalism (SLS 209) and translation theory (SLS 210),

2. Short story (SLS 302), novel (SLS 306), literary theory and criticism (SLS 304, SLS

307), Comparative Literature (SLS 404), Sinhala Folklore and Folk beliefs (SLS 407)

have been included in the curriculum for the third year. In some courses, „objectives‟

have been modified to make them more effective in reaching the goals conceptualized in

out graduate profile.

3. For the fourth year, SLS 406: Sidat Sangarawa and Later Grammatical Works was

another new course introduced since it was pointed the Sidat Sangarawa and its influence

of subsequent Sinhala grammatical works are not sufficiently covered by the existing

curriculum.

A few new courses have also been introduced taking into account socio-cultural needs of

the country, and the employability and other aspects of the graduate profile of the department.

SLS 310: Translation Theories and Practical Translation Part II was introduced for the relevant

instructors believed that the single course in transition that exists in the current curriculum is not

enough to train students in translating, and there is a considerable demand for another course in

that subject. SLS 312: Introduction to Tamil Literature was introduced as a part of IRQUE

project of the faculty of Arts which aims to enhance inter-ethnic harmony among Sri Lankan

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citizens. The aim of this course is to systematically study Tamil literature translated into Sinhala

in order to make Sinhala students better understand the life of the Tamil speaking Sri Lankans.

Semester Breakdown of the Courses for the BA Degree Programme in Sinhala

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1 1 SLS 101 Introduction to Literature C C 3 1 1 Revised

2 SLS 102 Introduction to Language C C 3 2 2 Revised

2

1

SLS 201 Classical Sinhala Prose C C 3 3 3 Revised

SLS 202 Eastern and Western Dramatic Traditions and

Sinhala Drama O O 3

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4

Revised

SLS 203 Research methods and Textual Editing O O 3 Revised

SLS 204 Sinhala Culture Part I: From Pre-historic

Times to Kurunegala Period O O 3 Revised

SLS 205 Creative Writing O O 3 Revised

Course Outside the Department C 3 7

SLS 206 Modern Literary Sinhala C C 3 8 5 Revised

SLS 207 Modern Sinhala Poetry: from 19th Century to

the Present C O 3

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6 Revised

SLS 208 Sinhala Textual Studies O O 3 Revised

SLS 209 Mass Communication and Journalism O O 3 Revised

SLS 210 Translation Theories and Practical Translation

Part I O O 3 Revised


3 1 SLS 301 Sigiri Graffiti and Gi poetry C C 3 13 7 Revised

SLS 302 Sinhala Fiction: The Short Story O O 3 16 Revised

SLS 303 Descriptive Linguistics O O 3 Revised

SLS 304 An Introduction to Modern Western

Literary Theory and Criticism Part I

O O Revised

SLS 305 Sinhala Culture Part II: Gampola to the Present

SL

S 3

05 O O 3 Revised


2 SLS 306 Sinhala Fiction: The Novel C C 3 18 8 Revised

5

SLS 307 Western Literary Theory and Criticism Part II

SL

S 3

04 O O 3

21

New

SLS 308 Sinhala Poetry from Gampola to the End of

Kandyan Period

O O 3 Revised

SLS 309 Sinhala Prose from the End of the Kurunagala

Period to the Beginning of the 20th Century

O O 3 Revised

SLS 310 Translation Theories and Practical Translation

Part II

SL

S 2

10 O O 3 New

SLS 311 Modern Sinhala Prose (Non-Fiction) O O 3 Revised

SLS 312 Introduction to Tamil Literature O O 3 New


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SLS 401 Sinhala Exegetical Literature C N 3 23 Revised

SLS 402 Historical Linguistics and History of Sinhala

Language

O N 3 25 Revised

SLS 403 Epigraphy and Sinhala Inscriptions O N 3 Revised

SLS 404 Comparative Literature O N 3 Revised

SLS 405 Principles of Aesthetics and Art of the East

and West

O N 3 Revised

SLS 498 Dissertation C N 6 26 Existing


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SLS 406 Sidat Sangarawa and Later Grammatical

Works

O N 3 28 Revised

SLS 407 Sinhala Folklore and Folk Beliefs O N 3

30

Revised

SLS 408 Sinhala Vocabulary Studies O N 3 Revised

SLS 409 Sanskrit Literary Theory C N 3 New

SLS 410 Cultural and Social Study of Literature O N 3 Revised

SLS 499 Dissertation C N 6 31 Existing


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Course No: SLS 101

Course Title: Introduction to Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To introduce the unique features of prose, poetry and lyrics

To outline the history of classical Sinhala literature

To introduce modern literature

To examine the connection between literature and the human being

To introduce the elements of folk literature

To develop skills and taste in literary appreciation and to improve skills in literary creativity

Time Allocation: Lectures and Tutorials||45

Course Description

This course is a basic introduction to literary prose, poetry and lyrics and their connection to

human life and society. While the course investigates the nature of literature focusing on a

selection of literary works from classical and modern periods, special attention will be paid to

the ways in which human life benefits from literature. In short, this course examines how

literature intersects with life and society.

Assessments Percentage Mark

Continuous Assessment

(Assignments, Presentation, Examinations)

40

End Semester Examination 60

References

Godakumbure, C.E. Sinhalese Literature. Colombo: Department Of Cultural Affairs,

1996.

Karunarathna,Garwin. Sinhala Kaviye Nawayugaya. Maharagama: Saman, 1963.

Pannakitti, Kotahene. Sahithyaya ha Samajaya. Kelaniya:Vidyaankara University Press,

2000.

Pavstavosky, Konstantin. Ranrosa. Tr. Ariyawansa Ranaweera. Colombo: Godage, 2003.

Sarachchandra, Ediriweera. Kalpana Lokaya. Colombo: Godage, 2003.

Sarachchandra, Ediriweera. Sahitya Widyawa. Colombo: Godage, 1998.

Senanayake, G.B. Sahithya Dharmathawa: Darshanathmaka Gaveshanayak. Colombo:

Gunasena, 1963.

Suraweera, A.V. Aristotal Kawya Shasthraya. Colombo: Lake House, 1994.

Suraweera, A.V. Nirmana Pasubima. Nugegoda: Pradeepa, 2000.

Thilakarathna, Miniwan P. Sambhawya Sinhala Sahitya Sampradaya ha Podu Jana

Ruchiya. Colombo: Godage, 1984.

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Tolstoy, Leo. Kalawa Yanu Kumakda. Tr. A.V.Suraweera, Rajagriya: Kurulu, 1995.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. Sinhala Sahithyodaya Katha. Maharagama: Saman, 1960.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. Nawa Padya Sinhalaya. Maharagama: Saman, 1962.

References

Anderson Wallace L. Introductory Readings on Language. USA: HOLT, Rinehart and

Winston, 1975.

Balagalle, Wimal G. Bhasha Adyayanaya ha Sinhala Vyavaharaya. Colombo: Godage,

1995. Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhashave Prabhavaya ha Pravardhanaya. Sanskruthika

Pusthika Mala 6" Dept. of Cultural affairs, 1996. Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhashave Sambhavaya ha Parinamaya. Colombo: Godage,

1992.

Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhashadhyayana Ithihasaya, Colombo: Godage, 1998.

Bloomfield Leonard. Language. London, 1950.

Darmadasa, K.N.O. Bhashave Sambhavaya ha Sanskruthika Muhunuvara, Colombo:

Godage, 1989.

Darmadasa, K.N.O. Bhashava ha Samajaya. Colombo: Godage, 1972.

Course No: SLS 102

Course Title: Introduction to Language

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To provide the students with a broader understanding of language

To enable students to recognize the diversity and contextuality of language

To make the student understand the change of language in time and space

To educate the student of the need of changing language to suit contemporary needs

(Illustrations for the above objectives will be drawn basically from Sinhala language, and other

languages wherever necessary)


Course Description

This course examines the origin, expansion, the structure and function of language. Secondly,

the course evaluates the evolution and the history of language studies, and the language

varieties, paying special attention to Sinhala language.

Furthermore, the course also pays attention to the uniqueness of language as a mode of

communication.

Finally, this course discusses diglossia and styles of Sinhala language, as a special area of study

Assessment Percentage Mark



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De Silva, Sugathapala, M.W, Bhasha Vimarshanaya. Maharagama: Saman, 1963.

Disanayake, J.B. Bhashavaka Rata Samudaya. Colombo: Lake house, 1969. Disanayake, J.B. Bhashawaka Bawithaya ha Viggraya. Pannipitiya: Stamferd Lake,

2007. Disanayake, J.B. Sinhala Jana Vahara. Colombo: Godage, 1996.

Disanayake, J.B. Sinhala Bhashave Nava Muhunuvara. Dept. of Cultural affairs, 1996.

Disanayake, J.B. Manava Bhasha Praveshaya. Kalubowila: Sumitha, 2005.

Disanayake, J.B. Sinhala Bhashave Nava Muhunuvara. Sanskruthika Pusthaka Mala 1,

Dept. of Cultural Affairs, 1996.

Disanayake, J.B Samakalina Sinhalaya. kolamba Vishva Vidyalaya, 1973.

Course No: SLS 201

Course Title: Classical Sinhala Prose

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To familiarize students with basic trends in classical prose

To study the evolution, styles, and creative aspects of classical prose

To recognize the sources that influenced those prose works and their influence on later literary

works

To make students understand socio-cultural backgrounds of the selected texts


Course Description

This course provides the students with an understanding of Sinhala prose from the beginning to

the end of Kurunegala period with special attention to its social background and literary history.

This course has two parts: 1. The study of prescribed texts. 2. The study of social background

and history.

Prescribed Texts

A selection from Amavatura. Ed. Kodagoda Gnanaloka. Colombo: Gunasena, 1959.

A selection from Butsarana. Ed. Labugama Lankananda. Colombo: Gunasena, 1960.

A selection from Saddharmaratnavali. Ed. Kirielle Gnanawimala. Colombo: Gunasena, 2007.

A selection from Pansiya Panas Jataka pota.



(Assignments, Presentation,

Examinations)

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End of Semester Examination 60

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Reference

Dharmakirti, Niwandama. Sinhala Sahityaye Swarna Yugaya. Dehiwala: Buddhist

Cultural Center, 1952.

Godakumbura, C.E. Sinhalese Literature. Colombo: Department of Cultural Affairs,

1996.

Kulasiriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahitya 1. Maharagama: Saman, 1961.

Kulasiriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahitya 2. Maharagama: Saman, 1963.

Kulasiriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahitya 3. Dehiwala: Sri Devi Printers, 1996.

Kulasiriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahitya 4. Boralasgamuwa: Visidunu, 1997.

Sannasgala, P.B. Sinhala Sahitya Wansaya. Colombo: Department of Cultural Affairs,

1994.

Suravira, A.V. Sinhala Sahitya Sampradaya. Nugegoda: Deepani, 1966.

Thilakarathne, Miniwan P. Sambhavya Sinhala Sahitya Sampradaya ha Podujana

Ruchiya.

Colombo: Godage, 1984.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. Sinhala Sahityaye Negima. Dehiwala:Thisara, 1991

Course No: SLS 202

Course Title: Eastern and Western Dramatic Traditions and Sinhala Drama

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Optional

Objectives:

To provide the students with a basic understanding of the art of drama and theories of drama

To provide an outline of the function and the history of Sinhala folk drama

To introduce the students to the traditions of Eastern and Western dramatic traditions

To train students in criticism of drama


Course Description

This course evaluates major dramatic traditions in the East and the West, and their influence on

Sinhala drama. In addition, the history of Sinhala drama will be evaluated with extensive focus

on Sinhalese folk drama and ritual. In the theoretical section of the course, the important aspects

of Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Western dramatic theories and traditions will be introduced

using appropriate dramas in Sinhala translation. Since modern Sinhala drama is the central

feature of this course a selection of modern Sinhala plays is studied to examine the new trends

in Sri Lankan theatre.




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References

Brecht, Bertolt. Brecht on Theater. Tr. John Willet. New York: Hill and Wang, 1992.

Brustein, Robert. Theater of Revolt. Chicago: Ivan P. Dee, 1991.

Gamlath, Sucharitha. Natya Praweeshaya. Colombo: Godage, 1980.

Hapuraracchi, D.V. Sinhala Natya Itihasaya. Colombo: Lakehouse investments, 1981.

Indian Theatre. Ed. F.P. Richmand and others. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass

publishers,

1993.

Kariyawasam, Tissa. Rata Yakuma Hevath Riddi Yagaya. Colombo: Pradeepa, 1975.

Kariyawasam, Tissa. Daha Ata Sanni Vigrahaya. Colombo: Godage, 2001.

Kariyawasam, Tissa. Sinhala Natya Kalawe Vikashanaya. Nugegoda: Pradeepa, 1979.

Kottegoda, Jayasena. Pahatharata Shanthikarma Sahithyaya. Colombo: Daluwatta

Printers, 1995.

Lidova, Natalia. Drama and Ritual of Early Hinduism. New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass

Publishers, 1994.

Maskorala, Sudas. Perapara Natya Kalave Vikashanaya. Colombo: Godage, 1998.

Saracchandra, Edirivira. Sinhala Gemi Natakaya. Maharagama: National Institute of

Education, 1992.

Saracchandra, Edirivira. Folk Drama of Ceylon. Colombo: Department of Cultural

Affairs, 1966.

Shepherd, Simon and Mick Wallis. Drama/Theatre/ Performance. New York: Routledge,

2004

Course No: SLS 203

Course Title: Research Methods and Textual Editing

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To familiarize students in methods of critical reading and conducting research

To train students in documenting research

To provide students with opportunities to train themselves in editing palm leaf manuscripts

To train students in preparing manuscripts for modern publication

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Course Description

This course trains students in critical reading, information gathering and organizing, preparing

research documents. To achieve this aim the students are taught styles and conventions of

academic writing.

Under the subject of book editing, the students are taught theories and practices of collecting,

correcting and editing of oral texts, manuscripts and printed texts.


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Reference

Booth, Waynean and Gregory G. Colomb The Craft of Research. The University of

Chicago Press, United States, 2008

Dharmapala, Gatharee. Paryeshana Kramavidyawa. Colombo: Thisara, 1984

MLA Handbook, Uyangoda, Jayadeva, 2010 ,Uyangoda, Jayadeva. 2011

References:

Ariyasinghe, Abhaya. Lankawe Rajasirit ha Loka Charithra. CRC Press, 1985.

Ashley, M.F. Montagu. Culture. London: Oxford University press, 1968.



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Course No: SLS 204

Course Title: Sinhala Culture Part I: From Pre-historic Times to Kurunegala Period

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives

To familiarize students with the concept of “culture”

To examine proto-Sinhala culture

To evaluate the definitions of “Sinhala culture”

To understand Buddhism‟s influence on Sinhala culture and social institutions

To assess “Sinhala culture” in architecture and other arts

To study Sinhala language and literature as culture


Course Description

This course provides the students with a comprehensive understanding of the beginning and

growth of Sinhala culture. The course covers pre-historical Sri Lankan culture as well as the

culture influenced by Buddhism and other Indian traditions with specific attention to social

institutions, architecture and, arts such as painting and sculpture. In terms of historical scope,

the course studies through pre-Anuradhapura culture to Kurunegala period. Throughout this

course, the notion of “culture” will be theoretically evaluated with relevant examples from

Sinhala culture.




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Devendra D.T. Classical Sinhalese Sculpture. London, 1958.

Devendra, D.T. The Buddha Image and Ceylon. Colombo: K.U.G de Silva and Sons,

1957.

Eagleton, Terry. The Idea of Culture. Malden: Blackwell, 2000.

Ellawala, H. Purathana Lankawe Samaja Ithihasaya. Colombo: Godage, 1965.

Parker, H. Ancient Ceylon. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1999.

Rahula, Walpola. Lankawe Budusamaye Itihasaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1989.

Senevirathna, Anuradha. Purana Anuradhapuraya. Colombo: Puravidya

Departhamenthuwa, 1995.

Senevirathne, Anuradha. The Springs of Sinhalese Civilization. Colombo: Godage, 2002.

Suraweera, A.V. Anuradhapura Sanskrutiya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1989.

Tylor, E.B. Primitive Culture. London: John Murray, 1920.

Wijesekara, Nandadewa. Parani Sinhala Prathimashilpaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1993.

Wijesekara, Nandadewa. Lanka Janathawa . Colombo: Gunasena, 1986.

Wimalarathna, Bellanwila. Budha Prathima Kalawa. Dehiwala: Sridevi Printers, 1995.

Course No: SLS 205

Course Title: Creative Writing

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To provide a training in creative writing

To motivate students to appreciate literary works of high value

To train students in recognizing stylistic differences of various literary genres and using them in

their writing

To encourage students to take up creative writing assignments


Course Description

This course trains students in creative writing and special attention will be paid to fiction,

poetry and drama. While the students are expected to gain a considerable knowledge on

theories related to the writing of those literary genres they will be given opportunity to practice

the art of writing during the course. The various styles, modes and trends in creative writing

will be introduced with a selection of required texts.

Prescribed Texts:

Samrawikcrama, Benee. “ Taiwanita Bat Etayak”. Taiwanita Bat Etayak. Published by author,

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ANT Printers, Gampola, 2009.

Gunasinghe, Dayasena. “Kethumtee Hotalaye Rathriyak”, Kethumtee Hotalaye Rathriyak.

K.D.Nandasena, Polgahawela, 1993.

Senanayake, G. B. “Birinda”. Duppatun Naeti Lokaya. Gampaha: Tharanga, 1997.

Welisarage, Keerthi. “Innikbithi o”. Dandu Lena Saha Tavat Kata. Colombo: Godage, 2004.

Wijemanna, Nissanka. “Eka Wage Dennek”, Keedaewo Aevilla. Nugegoda: Vidarshana, 2003.

Nawagattegama, Simon. “Sagara Jalaya Madi Henduwa Oba Sanda” and “Kimbulwatha”.

Sagara Jalaya Madi Henduwa Oba Sanda. Colombo: Fast Publishers, 2011.




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References:

Allen Walter. Writers on Writing. New York: Dutton, 1949.

Burnett, Hallie. On Writing the Short Story. New York: Harper and Raw Publishers,

1964.

Cumaratunge, Munidasa. Prabandopadesaya. Colombo: Godage, 1987.

Darmakeerthi, Ranjith. Natya Praveshaya. Colombo: Godage, 1996.

Dissanayake, Wimal. Nirmanaya ha Wicharaya. Colombo: Godage, 1970.

Memering, Dean and O‟ here Frank. The writers Work - Guide to Effective Composition’.

New Jersey: Prentice - Hall, INC, England Cliffs, 1980.

Pausthavusky, Konstantin. Ranrosa. Tr. Ariyawansa Ranaweera, Colombo: Godage,

1990.

Senanayake, Somaweera. Ketikatha Nirmanaya ha Wicharaya. Wallampitiya: Chathura

Printers, 1986.

Sermelien, Leon. Techniques of Fiction Writing. New York: Anchor Doubleday, 1979.

Suraweera, A. V. Nirmana Pasubima. Colombo: Pradeepa, 1987.

Suraweera, A.V. Nawakatha Nirmanaya ha Awabodhaya. Colombo: Pradeepa, 1999.

Wikramasinghe, Martin. Sahithya Kalawa. Colombo: Mount, 1956.

Yosa, Mario vargas. Tharuna Nawakathakaruweku Wetha. Tr. Liyanage Amarakeerthi.

Colombo: Wijesooriya, 2006.

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Course No: SLS 206

Course Title: Modern Literary Sinhala

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To introduce Sinhala alphabet/s and different conventions of orthography

To practice correct use of spelling, punctuations, word division, and subject verb agreement

To point out the distinctive structural and grammatical features of spoken and written Sinhala with

special reference to their differences

To familiarize students with various styles of modern Sinhala

To evaluate the difference between spoken and written Sinhala i.e. diglossia‟,

To examine the concept of “word” and conventions of word division in Sinhala


Course Description

This introduces the students to stylistic nuances the Sinhala language and to bring about

sophistication in them of Sinhala grammatical conventions, word division, orthography and

writing conventions such as the use of punctuations. Stylistic norms will be introduced with

reference to their distinctive functions, selection of lexis and diverse syntactic structures. For

this purpose, students will be introduced to an outline of the syntactic structures, and issues

of morphology at the beginning of the course.




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References:

Abeyisnghe, A.A. Sidat Sangarava. Published by author, Kelaniya, 1998.

Balagalle, Wimal G. Bhasha Adyayanaya ha Sinhala Vyavaharaya. Colombo: Godage,

1995.

Cumaratunge, Munidasa. Vyakarana Vivaranaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1969.

Cumaratunge, Munidasa. Kriya Vivaranaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1983.

Dharmadasa, K.N.O. Lekhanaya ha Bhashanaya hevath Bhasha Dvirupathava,

Sanskruthika Pusthika mala 19. Colombo: Department of Cultural Affairs, 1990.

Dharmadasa, K.N.O. Bhashava ha Samajaya. Colombo: Godage, 1972.

Disanayake, J.B. Basaka Mahima 1 to 11. Colombo: Godage.

Disanayake, J.B. Samakaleena Sinhalaya (Sandhi Vigrahaya). Kolamba

Vishvavidyalaya, 1973.

Karunatilake, W.S. Sinhala Basha Vyakaranaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1995.

Pagngnasara, Okkampitiye. Sidath Sangara Vimasuma. Published by Author, 2004.

Sinhala Lekhana Reethiya. Maharagama:National Institute of Education, 1989

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Course No: SLS 207

Course Title: Modern Sinhala Poetry: from 19th

Century to the Present Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives :

To educate students about the history of modern Sinhala poetry To orient students towards the new developments in Sinhala poetry during colonial times

To provide a comprehensive knowledge about the influences of various traditions on Sinhala poetry

To introduce major poets and their contribution to the tradition of modern Sinhala poetry


Course Description

This course is an overview of modern Sinhala poetry from the British colonial period to the

present with special attention to the ways in which poetry was influenced by new trends as

poetry‟s turning away from religious objectives to personal ones. This course also examines

how Sinhala poetry was influenced by various Western literary traditions such as Romanticism,

Modernism, Formalism and Marxism. Moreover, the course evaluates the influence of native

cultural movements such as Hela Havula and Nationalist movement on modern Sinhala poetry.

In studying modern Sinhala poetry, the course pays close attention to diverse styles and forms

of the poetry during this period.




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References:

Ariyaratne, Sunil. Nuthana Kavya Sanhitha. Colombo : Godage, 1995.

Dhamminda, Angulugaha. Sinhala Kavyaye Nava Pravanatha. Waellampitiya: Chathura,

2004.

Gunasekare, Bandusena. Sinhala Kaviya Vicharaya ha Rasasvadaya. Galle: Chinthaka

Gunasekare, 1994.

Kariyawasam, Tissa. Religious Activity and the Development of a New Poetical Tradition

in Sinhalese. 1852-1906. Colombo: Godage, 2009.

Kumarasinghe, Kulatilake. Nuthana Kavya Vimarshana Lekhana - Part I. Colombo:

Godage, 2001.

Kumarasinghe, Kulatilake. Nuthana Kavya Vimarshana Lekhana - Part 2.Colombo:

Godage, 2002.

Kumarasinghe, Kulatilake. Nuthana Sinhala Kaviye Nava Yugaya. Colombo: Godage,

2007.

Nava Kavi Sangrahaya. Ed. Kusuma Karunaratne & Sarath Wijesuriya. Nugegoda:

Pradeepa, 1992.

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Rajakaruna, Ariya. Nuthana Sinhala Kavyaya – I. Maharagama: Saman, 1962.

Rajakaruna, Ariya. Nuthana Sinhala Kavyaya – 2. Maharagama: Saman, 1962.

Sangruhitha Sinhala padya. Ed. Somaratne Balasuriya & Gamini Dela Bandara.

Kelaniya: Sambhavya, 1996.

Sannasgala, Punchibandara. Sinhala Sahithya Vanshaya. Colombo: Lakehouse

Investments, 1961.

Tillakaratne, Miniwan P. Modern Sinhala Poetry of Sri Lanka. Colombo: Godage, 1993.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. Nava Padya Sinhalaya. Maharagama: Saman, 1962.

Course No: SLS 208

Course Title: Sinhala Textual Studies Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To make students realize the breadth and scope of Sinhala textual tradition

To provide students with an understanding of the stylistic diversity of Sinhala language

To evaluate the early phase of coining technical terms, which is a main aim of language planning


Course Description

This course focuses on texts that are not directly related to literature and language. „Patya grantha‟ is a

compendium of information about a single subject that is neither literary no commentarial (Vyakhyana).

Apart from literary or commentarial texts, many other „Patya grantha‟ or non-literary texts were written

on medicine, geography, architecture, culinary arts and law. This textual diversity expanded the secular

scope of Sinhala literature. This course studies such non-literary texts from the beginning to the end of

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End Semester Examination

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References:

Abhayawardhane, H.A.P. Kadaim Poth Vimarashanaya. Colombo: Department of

Cultural Affairs, 1996.

Mahanuwara Rajagedara Supa Shastra Pota ha Sinhala Supa Kala Sahitya. Ed. Punchi

Bandara Sannasgala. Colombo: Siri Printers, 1989.

Nam Ruwan Mala. Ed. Ananada Abeysiriwardhena. Nugegoda: Parani Poth Samagama,

2004.

Prayoga Rathnawaliya. Ed. Kirielle Gnanawimala, Colombo: Gunasena, 1948.

Rajawaliya. Ed. A. V. Suraweera. Rathmalana: Wishwalekha, 2000.

Sannasgala, Punchi Bandara. Sinhala Sahitya Wanshaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1961.

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Tissa Kumara, Ananda. Perani Lankawe Attani Parihara Vidhi. Kelaniya: Vidyalankara

Mudranalaya, 1990.

Tissa Kumara, Ananda. Sinhala Sannas ha Tudapat. Kottawa: Sara, 1992.

Course No: SLS 209

Course Title: Mass Communication and Journalism

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To introduce the basics of journalism

To train students in news gathering, writing news and news features

To develop skills need for journalistic writing

To provide the students with a background in the theories of mass communication


Course Description

This course is an introduction to the basics of printed and audio-visual journalism. The course contains

the basic theories of mass communication, and it also outlines the history of mass media. While the

history of printed media in Sri Lanka is presented briefly the bulk of the time is allocated to train

students in the basics of writing news, news-features, press releases and other genres of printed media.

In addition, this course allocates a considerable number of hours to study creative writing for printed

and audio-visual media. Thus, writing for radio and television makes a significant portion of this course.

Since this „writing-intensive‟ course intends to train students as amateur journalists, they are required to

complete several short journalistic writing assignments during the semester.




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References:

Athugala, Ariyarathne, Rupawahini Rajjya ha Mathawadi Maddya, Colombo: Rathna,

2004.

Athugala, Ariyarathne. Sanniwedana Siddantha- Nayaya, Akruthi ha Sankalpa ,


Attanayake, Bandula. Janasanniwedanaye Ath Potha. 1992.

Berger, Arthur Asa. Media Analysis Techniques, Califoniya: SAGE Publications, 1991.

Comstock, George and others. Television and the Human behavior, U S A: Colombia

University Press, 1978.

Itule, Bruce, D. and Douglass Anderson. New Writing and Reporting for Today’s Media.

New York: Random House, 1987.

Karayawasam, Tissa. Guwanwiduli Madya Yanu, Colombo: Godage, 2005.

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Karunanayake, Nandana. Janasanniwedanaya ha Samajaya, Colombo: Samayawardena,

1999.

Lanka Rupawahini Wisipas Vasara. Dehiwala: Sridevi Printers, 2000.Mclluhan,

Marshall.

Understanding media, London & NewYork: A R K Paper Backs, 1987.McMuhan,

Marshal.

Understanding Media. New york: Mentor, 1964. McQuail, Denise. Mass Communication

Theory. New Delhi: Vistaar, 2005.

Nanayakkara, Sena.Sanwardena Sanniwedanaya ha Guwanwiduli Natyaya. Keleniya:

Shila Printing Works, 1995.

Puwathpath Kala Sameeksha. Sri Lanka puwathpath mandalaya, 1998.

Rupawahini Samiksha, Vol:I & II. Dept. of Cultural Affairs, 2007.

Senanayake, Somaweera. Rupawahini Rachana kalawa. Colombo: Dayawansha

Jayakodi, 1997.

Stiflung, Friedrich Ebert. Rupawahini Prawurthi nishpadanaya, Tr. Dammika

Ganaganath

Dissanayake. Adems Patumaga, Colombo, 1999.

Course No: SLS 210

Course Title: Translation Theories and Practical Translation Part I

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To familiarize students with different translation theories and approaches to translation

To evaluate how and why translation is an integral part of Sinhala literary culture To make students confident in translating from English to Sinhala


Course Description

This is a course in basic theories of translation and the fundamentals of the practice of translation and it

develops the skills in translating simple literary and non-literary texts from English to Sinhala. (Those

who are interested in translating from Tamil to Sinhala or Sinhala to Tamil are also encouraged to take

this course.) Since this course is geared towards building confidence in students much of the class time

is allocated to run a „workshop‟ in translating. In addition, the course evaluates the history of translation

in Sinhala literary culture and the role that translation played in Sinhala literary history. Finally, the

course prepares students to continue translation studies with SLS 310 at the third year.




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References:

Bassnett, Susan. Translation Studies. Revised Edition. London: Routledge, 1996.

Lefevere, Andre. Translating Literature. New York: Modern Language Association of

America, 1992.

Munday, Jeremy. Introducing Translation Studies. 2nd

Edition, New York: Routledge,

2008.

Course No: SLS 301

Course Title: Sigiri Graffiti and Gi poetry

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To study the origin of Sinhala poetry and nature of gi poetry,

To understand the language, meanings, rhetoric and other aspects of sigiri graffiti,

To examine the conventions and norms of epic poetry. Time Allocation: Lectures and Tutorials||45

Course Description

This course is a comprehensive study of the evolution of Sinhala poetic forms from the beginning

through Sigiri verses to epic poetry (Khanda/Mahakavya) of the 13th century. The course pays attention

to the form/s and content of Sigiri Graffiti and gi poetry and the social backgrounds of them and also

described in them.

Prescribed Texts

A selection from Kavsilumina. (6-12 Sarga) Ed. M.B. Ariyapala. Colombo: Godage, 1994.

A selection from Muwadewdawata. Ed. Munidasa Kumaratunghe. Colombo: Godage, 1996.

A selection from Sasadawata. Ed. Munidasa Kumaratunga. Colombo: Gunasena, 1939.




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References:

Gamlath, Sucharitha. Sambhavya Sinhala Kavyaye Vikasanaya. Colombo: Godage, 1998.

Godakumbure, C.E. Sinhalese Literature. Colombo: Apothacaries co.Ltd, 1955.

Jayasekara, U.D. Gee Kawe Wagathuga. Colombo: Eksath Prawrthi Pathra Samagama,

1962.

Jayathilaka, D.B. Sinhala Sahithya Lipi. Colombo: Gunasena, 1940.

Kulsuriya , Ananda. Sinhala Sahithya. 1, 2. Maharagama: Saman, 1963.

Mudiyanase, Nandasena. Sigiri Gee 1 / 2. Colombo: Gunasena, 1963.

Pannakiththi, Kotahene. Sahithaya Katha 1. Maradana: Anura, 1950.

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Pannakiththi, Kotahene. Sahithaya Katha 2. Kelaniya University Press, 1951.

Pannakiththi, Kotahene. Sahithaya Katha 3. Kelaniya University Press, 1951.

Sannasgala, Punchibandara. Sinhala Sahithya Wansaya. Colombo: Eksath Prawrthi

Pathra Samagama, 1961.

Wikramasingha, Martin. Vichara Lipi. Colombo: Mauntan Yanthralaya, 1941.

Course No: SLS 302

Course Title: Sinhala Fiction: Short Stories

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To introduce the uniqueness of short story

To familiarize the students with the international trends in the art of short story and their impact on

Sinhala short story

To evaluate the history and art of short story in Sinhala

To study social and cultural background reflected in Sinhala short story

To provide an understanding of local and international short story through selected texts


Course Description

This is an introduction to the art of short story, its origin, history and the basic structural aspects. The

course deals with the Sinhala short story with attention to its evolution, development, themes, forms,

techniques and language styles. A selection of texts from local and international writers of the short story

will be discussed to demonstrate as to how the trends in the world literature are reflected in modern

Sinhala short story.

Prescribed texts

Achebe, Chinua. “Akueke”. Vanjiru nam Vu Biyatris. Tr. Sena Thoradeniya. Colombo: Godage, 2008.

Amarasekara, Gunadasa. “Awmaguledi Hamu Wu Striya”. Jivana Suvanda. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu,

2004.

Checkov, Anton. “Welapeema”(lament). Pimbit Nala Sura Matin. Tr. A. V. Suraweera. Colombo:

Godage, 2004.

Hemingway, Earnest. “The killers”. Pimbit Nala Sura Matin. Tr. A. V. Suraweera. Colombo: Godage,

2004.

Kafka, Franz. “RoopaWiparyashaya “(The metamorphosis). Roopa Wiparyasaya. K.G.

Karunatilaka.Colombo: Dayawansha Jayakodi, 1997.

Kundera, Milan. “Nonimi Perawadana”. Agantuka Sellamak. Tr.Saman Wikramarachchi. Colombo:

Wijesooriya, 1998.

Marquez, Gabriel Garcia. “Aeya aa Horawa” (The hour She came). Raga Ridma. Tr. Gamini Wiyangoda.


Maupasant, Guy de. “Noolkaella” (The Piece of String). Pimbit Nala Sura Matin. Tr. A. V.

Suraweera. Colombo: Godage, 2004.

Maupasant, Guy de. “Iti Bolaya”. Iti Bolaya saha Tavat Kata. Tr. K.G. Karunatilaka. Colombo:

Dayawansha Jayakodi,1996.

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Perera, Tennyson. “Naga Damanaya”. Mahagedara nidhanaya. Colombo: Godage, 2000.

Rahula, Batuwangala. “ Nendai Leli”. Upan Lapaya. Colombo: Gunasena. 2002.

Sholohov, Mikhail. “Deveni puta” (Second Son). Don Pedesi Kata. Tr. Dedigama V. Rodrigo.

Colombo: Wijesooriya, 2007.

Singer, Isaac Bashevis. “Yatura” ( The Key). Raga Ridma. Tr. Gamini Wiyangoda. Colombo: Godage,

2003.

Suraweera, A.V. “Podi Singngaiya”. Paedi Diyata Bora Diya. Colombo: Godage,1980.

Thilakesena, Ajith. “Weeraman Saha Kanti” , “Arunella Wetenakota Witara”. Arunella Wetenakota

Witara. Nugegoda: Sarasavi, 2004.

Tolstoy, Leo. “The devil”. The Devil. Tr. Ananda Amarasiri. Colombo: Sooriya, 2006.

Wediwardana, Manjula. “Giman Harinna ha Ashwa Hisa”. Shuddha Wu Judas. Colombo: Sooriya, 2011.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. “Upasakamma”. Vahallu. Maharagama: Saman, 1961.




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References:

Amarakeerthi, Liyanage. Amuthu kathawa. Colombo: Wijesooriya, 2005.

Amarakeerthi, Liyanage. Sahrda Shakshiya. Colombo: Wijesuriya, 2008.

Dharmakeerthi, Ranjith. Ketikatha Nirmanaya, Addyayanaya ha Muladarma.

nugegode: Sakila Publications, 2006.

Bal Maieke. Narratology: Introduction to the Theory of Narrative. University of

Toronto Press. 1994.

Becker George. Realism in Modern Literature. New York: Frederick University,

1980.

Eagleton, Teri. Literary Theory: An Introduction. Minneapolis: University Minnesota

Press, 1998.

Levin, George. Realistic Imagination. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1981.

Mellon, Joan. Literary Topics, Magical Realism. Farmington: Gall Group, 2000.

Roh, Franz: Magical Realism: Post- Expressionism in Magical Realism,

Theory, History and Community. EDS Lois Parkinson Zamora and Wendy B. Faris,

Durham: Duke University Press 1995.

Suraweera A.V. Nawakatha Nirmanaya ha Awabodhaya. Colombo: Godage, 1999.

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Course No: SLS 303

Course Title: Descriptive Linguistics

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To familiarize students with the basics of modern linguistics

To train them to recognize the system of vocal organs

To train students to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

To train students to identify morphemes

To enable students to analyze linguistic data


Course Description

This course provides the students with an outline of descriptive linguistics with special focus on

phonology and morphology. The origin and evolution of modern linguistics will be studied along with

major linguistic movements and their key concepts. The course has two parts. In part one, the students

will be trained to identify “phonemes” in a given language and they will be introduced to the

international phonetic alphabet. In part two, they will be taught the concept and definitions of

morphemes and will be trained to identify “morphemes” in a given language.




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References:

Balgalle, Wimal G. Basa Adhyayanaya ha Sinhala Vyawaharaya. Colombo: Godage,

1995.

Balgalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhasha Adhyayana Lipi 1. Colombo: Godage, 2004.

Bloch, Bernard And George L. Tragger. Outline of Linguistic Analysis. USA: Linguistic

Society of America, 1942.

Bloomfield, Leonard. An Introduction to the Study of Language. London: G Bell & Sons.

De Silva, Sugathapala M. W. Bhasha Vimarashanaya. Maharagama: Saman Publishers,

1963.

De Silva, Sughathapala. Viggrahathmaka Vagvidyawa. Colombo: Rajya Bhasha

Departhamenthuwa, 1963.

Disanayake, J.B. Bhashawaka Bawithaya ha Viggraya. Pannipitiya: Stamford Lake,

2007.

Saussure, Ferdinand de. Course in Linguistics. 50, London: Brompton Road, 1960.

Vagvidya 6. Ed. Kadurugamuwe Nagitha, D.M. Wickramasinha. Department of

Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, 1996.

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Course No: SLS 304

Course Title: An Introduction to Modern Western Literary Theory and Criticism.

Part I

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To provide the students with an overview of modern Western literary theories

To understand the function/s of various literary theories

To develop students‟ skills in literary analysis and interpretation


Course Description

This course is a comprehensive introduction to modern Western literary theories such as Formalism

through Structuralism, Semiotics, Post-structuralism and Deconstruction. The course also evaluates new

trends and developments in the field, and attempts to critically assess the impact on such theories in

Sinhala literary scene. Even though the course is primarily on modern Western literary theories, the key

moments in the history of classical Western theories, Aristotelian theories for example, will be

introduced when needed.




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References:

Barry, Peter. Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory.

Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2002.

Belsey, Catherine. Critical Practice. London: Routledge, 2002.

Culler, Jonathan. Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, "Routledge Classics,"

Routledge, 2001.

Culler, Jonathan. On Deconstruction: Theory and Criticism After Structuralism. Ithaca:

Cornell University Press, 2007.

Derrida, Jacques. Acts of Literature. London: Routledge, 1992.

Dissanayake, Wimal. Nava Vichara Sankalpa. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu, 2005.

Lodge, David. Modern Criticism and Theory: A Reader. London: Longman, 1999.

Eagleton, Terry. Introduction to Literary Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991.

Eagleton, Terry. Marxvaadi Saha Sahithya Vicharaya. Tr. Desmand Mallikarachchi.

Colombo: Sahasra, 2008.

Moi, Torril. Textual/Sexual Politics: Feminist Literary Theory. London: Routledge, 2002.

Reid, Ewlin. Sthree Wimukthiya Pilibanda Gaetalu. Tr. Wasantha Dissanayaka and

Hemamali Wijesingha. Rajagiriya: Wenasa, 2003

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Course No: SLS 305

Course Title: Sinhala Culture Part II: Gampola to the Present

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To understand the developments in Sinhala culture in the medieval period

To comparatively study architecture and art of the period

To assess foreign influences on Sinhala culture

To evaluate cultural change in the face of modernity


Course Description

This course is an overview of Sinhala culture after Kurunegala period to the present, and it studies social

institutions, religious organization, architecture, sculpture and paintings of that period. This course

specially focuses on art traditions influenced by foreign cultures such as Indian, Burmese, Thai and

Western. Students are required to take part in field studies. This course also assesses Sinhala culture

after „modernity‟ and „post-modernity.‟




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Reference:

Adorno, Thodor. W. & Max Horkhoimer, Dialectic of Enlightenment. New York,1947.

Ames, Michael M. “Magical-animism and Buddhism: A Structural Analysis of the

Sinhalese Religious system”in Harper, Edward B., Ed., The Journal of Asian Studies,

Vol. xxiii, June 1964.

Bandaranayake, Senake. Rock and Wall paintings of Sri Lanka . Colombo: Lake house,

1986.

Bandaranayake, Senake. Sinhalese Monastic Architecture. Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1974.

Basnayake, H.T. Purana Lankawe Jala Shishtacharaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1997.

Bourdieu, Pierre. The Field of Cultural Production. USA: Colombia University Press,

1993.

Bsham, A.L. Asirimath Indiyawa. Colombo: Ministry of Education, 1995.

Channa, Subhadra. Understanding Society Culture and Change. New Delhi Blaze

publishers, 1994.

Coomaraswamy, Ananda. History of Indian and Indonesian Art. London: Edward

Gollston, 1927.

Coomaraswamy, Ananda K. Mediaval Sinhalese Art. State printing cooperation Sri

Lanka, 1979.

Culture. Ed. Ashely M.E. & Montagu. New York: Oxford University Press,

Devendra, D.T. Buddha Image and the Ceylon. Colombo: KVG de Silva & Sons, 1957.

Doughman, James. L. The Republic of Mass Culture. London, 1992.

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Gananath , Obeyesekere. The Work of Culture. London: University of Chicago press,

1992.

Goonasinghe, Siri. Buddhist Paintings from Sri Lanka (Kandy Period), 1978.

History of Ceylon. Vol. i&ii, The University of Ceylon Press. 1959, 1960, 1995.

Course No: SLS 306

Course Title: Sinhala Fiction: The Novel Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To introduce the unique features of the art of novel

To study the beginning and the evolution of Sinhala novel

To discuss the thematic diversity of Sinhala novel from the beginning to the present

To evaluate various ideologies on Sinhala novel, technical aspects of contemporary novel

To examine the social, political and technical influence of novels written in other languages on Sinhala

novel


Course Description

This course evaluates the beginning and evolution of Sinhala novel focusing on how it was influenced

by various traditions. In addition, the course pays attention to the diversity of Sinhala novel in terms of

content, style and themes by studying how Sinhala novelists were shaped by globally accepted norms of

novel writing and criticism. In order to study local and global new trends of the art of novel, the course

uses some local and foreign novels as required texts. A selection of the representative works of each

tradition, era and important writers are closely analysed.

Prescribed Texts

Amarasekara, Gunadasa. Karumakkarayo. Colombo: Godage, 2009.

Navagaththegama, Simon. Sansararanyaya Asabada. Pannipitiya: Saara, 1998.

Rajakarunanayake, Sunethra. Podu Purushaya. Nugegoda: Sarasavi, 2008.

Sirisena, Piyadasa. Jayathissa ha Rosalin. Colombo: Gunasena, 1998

Wediwardane, Manjula. Baththalamgunduwa. Colombo: Suriya, 2007.

Wickramasingha, Martin. Viragaya. Dehiwala: Thisara, 1998.

Translations

Gabrial Garcia Marquase. Siyak Wasaka Hudekalawa. Tr. Abhaya Dissanayake and Pasan Kodikara.

Dehiwala: Vidarshana, 2003.

Achibe Chinua. Muhuda Goda gala. Tr. A Somathilaka. Panadura: Suriya, 1986.

Michail Sholohov. Peralu Newum Pasa I, II. Tr. Siril C. Perera. Colombo: Godage, 2006.

Woolf Leonard. Beddegama. Tr. A.P. Goonarathne. Colombo: Gunasena, 2001




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References:

Allot, Mariam. Novelists on the Novel. London: Routledge, 1949.

Dissanayake, Wimal. Sinhala Novel and the Public Sphere. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu,

2009.

Foster E. M. Aspects of the Novel. New York, 1954.

Fox, R. The Novel and The People. London: Lawrence & Wishart, 1987.

Jayathilaka, K. Nuthana Sinhala Nawakathawata Sanskruthika Pasubima. Colombo:

Pradeepa, 1991.

Meddegama, U.P. Prabanda Kata Muladarma. Colombo: Department of Cultural

Affairs, 1998.

Meddegama, U.P. Siyawasaka Sinhala Nawakatha. Warakapola: Ariya, 1998.

Rajakaruna, Ariya. Sahithya Ruchiya ha Nawakatha Wicharaya. Colombo: Pradeepa,

1970.

Rajakaruna, Ariya. Sinhala Nawakathawe Arambhaya, colombo: Godage, 2003.

Sarachchandra, Ediriweera. Nawakatha Ithihasaya ha Wicharaya. maharagama: Saman,

1951.

Suraweera A.V. Nawakatha Nirmanaya ha Awabodhaya. Colombo: Godage, 1999.

Watt, Ian. The Rise of The Novel. University of California press: 1967.

Wickramarachchi Saman. Nonimi Perawadana. Colombo: Wijesooriya Granhta

Kendraya, 1998.

Wickramasooriya, Sarachchandra. Sinhala nawakathawata Maga Paedeema,

Maharagama: Sarasavi, 1970.

Wickramasooriya, Sarachchandra. Sinhala Nawakathawe Wikashanaya. Nugegoda:

Sarasavi, 1963.

Wickramasooriya, Sarachchandra. Sinhala Nawakathawe Nageema. Nugegoda:

Sarasavi, 1972.

Course No: SLS 307

Course Title: Western Literary Theory and Criticism. Part II

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To provide the students with an overview of modern Western literary theories

To understand the function/s of various literary theories

To develop students‟ skills in literary analysis and interpretation


Course Description

While this course continues the study of modern Western literary theories introduced in SLS 304, it also

deals with new theories such as feminist literary criticism, cultural criticism, postmodernism, and post

colonialism. In addition, the course analyzes a selection Sinhala literary works with these new theories in

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order to see whether the theories can provide new insights into Sinhala literature. Thus the course is a

comparative evaluation of modern Sinhala literary criticism and Western theoretical approaches.




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References

Barry, Peter. Beginning Theory: An Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory.

Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2002.

Belsey, Catherine. Critical Practice. London: Routledge, 2002.

Culler, Jonathan. Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction. London: Routledge, 2001.

Culler, Jonathan. On Deconstruction: Theory and Criticism After

Structuralism. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2001.

David Lodge. Modern Criticism and Theory: A Reader. London: Longman, 1999.

Derrida, Jacques. Acts of Literature. London: Routledge, 1992.

Dissanayake, Wimal. Nawa Vichara Sankalpa. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu, 2005.

Eagleton, Terry. Introduction to Literary Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991.

Eagleton, Terry. Marxwadee Sahithya Wicharaya. (Tr.) Desmend Mallikarachchi.

Colombo: Sahasra Publisers,2008.

Moi, Torril. Textual/Sexual Politics: Feminist Literary Theory. London: Routledge,

2002.

Reed, ewlin. Sthri wimukthiya pilibanda getalu.(Tr.) Wasantha Disanayake and

Hemamalee Wijesinghe. Rajagiriya: Wenasa, 2003.

Course No: SLS 308

Course Title: Sinhala Poetry from Gampola to the End of Kandyan Period

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To review the origin and evolution, and form/s of messenger poems(Sandesha poems)

To examine the socio-political backdrop of messenger poems

To understand origin and evolution of poetic eulogies in Sinhala and their socio-political function

To assess the development of narrative poems based on Jataka Stories

To evaluate the origin and evolution of didactic poems and their cultural significance


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Course Description

This course studies the formal and thematic diversity of Sinhala poetry from Gampola to the end of

Kandyan period with close attention to genres such as messenger poems, narrative poems, historical

poems, and poetic eulogies and their socio-cultural backgrounds. In addition, the course evaluates folk

poetic traditions and their influence on poetry written during the period. Moreover, this course examines

the poetry written with the influence of Buddhist, Hindu and Christian religious cultures. The course

also takes into account Sinhala poetry‟s movement away from religious subjects to secular themes such

as sexual love, secular and eulogies.




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References:

Gamalath, Sucharitha. Sambavya Sinhala Kavyaye Vikashanaya. Colombo: Godage,

1998.

Gamalath, Sucharitha. Kee Rala, Wegiriya. Wickramasingha, E.A. Guththila Kavya

Vivaranaya. Colombo: Godage, 1996.

Gamalath, Sucharitha. Kee Rala, Wegiriya. Kavyashekaraya. Colombo: Darshana

Printers, 2006.

Godakumbura, C.E. Sinhalese Literature. Colombo: Aphothicaries Company, 1955.

Guttila Kavyaya. Ed. Welewitiye Soratha. Colombo: Rathnakara, 1955.

Jayathilaka, D.B. Sinhala Sahithya Lipi. Colombo: Gunasena, 1940.

Jayathilaka, K. Ed. Vimarshana Sahitha Mayura Sandeshaya. Colombo: Prdeepa, 1990.

Kulasuriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahithya 1. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu, 1961.

Mayura Sandesha Vivaranaya. Ed. Cumaratunghe Munidasa. Colombo: Gunasena, 1963.

Parakumba Sirita. Ed. K. D.P. Wickramasinghe. Colombo: Gunasena, 1954.

Rathnapala, E.M. Sinhala Sahithya Pradeepaya Dael Wu Paerani Lekakayo.

Warakapola: Ariya, 2009.

Sannasgala, P.B. Sinhala Sahithya Wanshaya. Colombo: Eksath Prawurthi pathra

Samagama, 1961.

Uditha, Hiththetiye. Sinhala Sandeshawalee. Matara: Matara welendo, 1949.

Wickramasingha, Martin. Sinhala Sahithye Negeema, Maharagama: Saman,

1952.

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Course No: SLS 309

Course Title: Sinhala Prose from the End of the Kurunagala Period to the Beginning of the 20th

Century

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: optional

Objectives:

To enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of Sinhala prose during the period

To appreciate the diverse styles of prose works written during era

To provide an understanding of the use of language in literary activities during the transition period

from classical period to the modern period of Sinhala prose


Course Description

This course studies the Sinhala prose from the 14th century to the middle of the 20

th century, and it also

concerns about the specific features of language of the Buddhist texts written during those four

centuries' And this course also studies the development of Sinhalese literature during the Buddhist and

literary revival movement of the Velivita Sangharaja Thero and the ways the movement led to the rise

and progress of the modern Sinhala prose by focusing on selected texts.




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References:

Kulasuriya, Ananda. Sinhala Sahithya 3. Dehiwala: Sridevi Printers, 1961.

Rajakaruna, Ariya. Dahanawawana Siyawase Gadya Sahithya. Nugegoda: Pradeepa,

1994.

Sanasgala, P.B. Sinhala Sahithya Wansaya. Colombo: Lakehouse investment, 1962.

Wickramasinha, K.D.P. Kotte Yugaye Sahithya. Colombo: Gunsena, 1964.

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Course No: SLS 310

Course Title: Translation Theories and Practical Translation Part II

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Yes. SLS 210


Objectives:

To enable students to make use of advanced transition theories

To make them confident in translating various genres

To train students to be better translators

To motivate students to be bilingual/trilingual scholars

To make them see translation as a way of being in the world


Course Description

This course focuses on a selection of advanced theories of translation by building on some of the

concepts encountered in SLS 210 and by introducing new theoretical concepts. Apart from teaching the

theories, the course will provide the students with additional time and space to practice translation.




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References:

Bassnett, Susan. Translating Literature. London: Boydell and Brewer, 1997.

Bassnett, Susan and Harish Trivedi. Post-Colonial Translation. Theory and Practice.

London: Routledge, 1999.

Benjamin, Walter. “The Task of the Translator” in Illuminations. New York: Schocken,

1969, 2002.

Derrida, Jacques. The Ear of the Other: Autobiography, Transference, Translation.

Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1988.

Gentzler, Edwin.Contemporary Translation Theories. Revised 2nd Edition. London:

Multilingual Matters, 2001.

Sara Laviosa. Corpus-based Translation Studies: Theory, Findings, Applications

Amsterdam/New York, 2002.

Venuti, Lawrence. Translation Studies Reader. New York: Routledge. Rodopi B.V.

Editions, 2004.

Wechsler, Robert. Performing Without a Stage: Art of Literary Translation. North

Haven: Catbird Press, 1998.

Wijayasekare, Piyasiri. “Pariwarathna Kramavedaya Pilibanda Handinvimak” in

Parapuraka Purakatha. Angoda: Wijesooriya, 2008.

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Course No: SLS 311

Course Title: Modern Sinhala Prose (Non-Fictions) Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To provide the students with an understanding of textual diversity in the 20th century,

To examine debates on Sinhala usages, language planning, and styles and their socio-political

background, To review various forms and registers of Sinhala language,

To study lexicons and styles of prescribed texts.


Course Description

This course studies how, with European influence, a new literary tradition came into being creating a

new readership and a literary taste by the 20th century. The course also examines the way that new

literature expressed a novel worldview. In addition, the course reviews the encounter between Sinhala

language and culture and Western religious/political discourses. The diversity of Sinhala textual

tradition resulted from the colonial history will also be studied with attention to literary criticism,

historiography and science and also the debates on Sinhala stylistics generated by the contact between

the two cultures.




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Reference

Arangala, Rathanasiri. Nutana Sinhala Sahityaye Prabhavaya. Maradana: Godage, 2004.

Koperahewa, Sandagomi. Bhashanuragaye Deshapalanya. Maradana: Godage, 2000.

Coperahewa, Sandagomi. Wisiwana Siyawase Sinhala Bhasha Vyavaharaya. Maradana:

Godage, 2010.

Wright, Sue. Language Policy and Language Planning - from Nationalism to

Globalization. Pal Palgrave New York: Macmillan, 2004.

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Course No: SLS 312

Course Title: Introduction to Tamil Literature Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To provide an outline of the history of Tamil literature

To investigate the intersections of Tamil/Sinhala literary cultures,

To evaluate Sinhala scholarly response to Tamil literature,

To understand literature and Tamil nationalism,

To examine the ways Sinhala culture is presented in Tamil literature and vice versa


Course Description

This is a course in Tamil literature in Sinhala translation, and it mainly focuses on modern Tamil literary

works, written by Sri Lankans and Indians, Tamils and Muslims, published in Sri Lanka, India and other

places. Taught with the theories on ethics and literature this course will be an opportunity for the

students to develop inter-cultural understanding. While this course will be taught in Sinhala,

knowledgeable Tamil and Muslim scholars will be invited for guest lecturing.




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References:

Ariyarathna, Sunil. Demala Sahithya Ithihasaya. Mardana: Godage, 1991.

Ariyarathna, Sunil. Demala Bauddhaya. Mardana: Godage, 2007.

Cutler, Norman. “Three Moments in the History of Tamil Literature” in Literary

Cultures in History. Ed. Shelden Pollock. Berkley: University of California Press, 2003.

Kailasapathy, K. Tamil Heroic Poetry. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1968.

Nuhman, M.A. and Wickramage, Kaman. Ed. Asalwesi Api. Dehiwala: Threewheeler

Publishers, 2006.

Ramanujan, A. K. “On translating Tamil Poem” in The Collected Essays of A.

K.Ramanujan. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2001.

Ramanujan, A. K. “Form in Classical Tamil Poetry” in The Collected Essays of A.K.

Ramanujan. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2001.

Ramanujan, A. K. Poems of Love and War from the eight anthologies and the ten long

Poems of Classical Tamil. Delhi: OCP, 2002.

Rathnawel, Ravi. Pulun Sitha Demala Ketikatha Sangrahaya. Maradana: Godage, 2007.

Sundaram Pillai, P. Some Mile-Stones the History of Tamil Literature. Delhi: AES, 2003.

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Walluwayan, Siri. Sirigeeya. Tr. Sri Charles De Silva. Colombo: Sahithya mandalaya,

2005.

Wimal, Saminadan. Janawargika Prasnaya Demala Nawakathawe Pilibimbuwa.

Maradana: Godage, 2002.

Zvelebil, Kamil V. Tamil Literature. London: E. J. Brill, 1975.

Course No: SLS 401

Course Title: Sinhala Exegetical Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To introduce exegetical literary tradition and its evolution

To familiarize students about the methods of interpretation found in the exegetical literature

To critically engage with Dhampiya Atuawa Getapadaya, Sikhawalanda ha Sikhawalanda Vinisa and

Dharmapradikawa and Vishuddhimarga Sanne

To assess the ways in which commentaries influence the development of language

To examine the literary value of some exegetical notes

The impact of Pali and Sanskrit usages through exegetical works


Course Description

This course studies Sinhala exegetical literature, which is an important part of Sinhala literary

heritage, and the course provides the students with a comprehensive knowledge of a selection

from early commentarial work such as Dhampiya Atuwa Getapadaya, Sikhawalanda ha

Sikhawalanda Vinisa and Dharmapradipikawa while reviewing later commentaries to Kandyan

period. The course also examines the ways in which the exegetical literature contributed to the

making of scholarly tradition and its contribution to the growth of Sinhala language. Prescribed Texts:

A selection from Dhampiya Atuwa Getapadaya. Ed. D.E. Hettiarachchi. Colombo: Sri Lanka University

Press, 1974.

A selection from Dharmapradeepikawa. Ed. Rev. Ratmalane Dharmarama, Rathmalane Dhammaloka.

Colombo: George J A, Skeen, Government Printers, 1886.

A selection from Sikha Valanda ha Sikha Valanda Vinisa. Ed. D. B. Jayathilaka. Maradana: Maha

Bodhi Press, 1924.




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References:

Kulasooriya, Ananda, Sinhala Sahithyaya 1, Boralasgamuwa: Visidunu, 1961.

Nanayakkara, Gunawardhane. Polonnaru Yugaye Sinhala Vyakhyana Sahithyaya.


Sannasgala, Punci Bandara. Sinhala Sahithya Vanshaya. Ministry of Cultural Affairs,

1961.

Course No: SLS 402

Course Title: Historical Linguistic and History of Sinhala Language

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To introduce basic concepts of historical linguistics

To educate students about language families in the world and diffusion of Indo-Aryan languages

To evaluate the relationship between Sinhala and Indo-European languages

To analyze the evolution and history of Sinhala language


Course Description

This course introduces the basic concepts of historical linguistic such as analogy, language borrowing

and assimilation and so on. The course will also have a section on comparative linguistics focusing on

interrelations among Indo-European languages. In addition, special attention will be paid to Indo-Aryan

languages and their kinship with Indo-European languages. The course traces the historical trajectory of

the evolution of modern Sinhala.




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References :

Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhashawe Sambhawaya ha Parinamaya. Colombo:

Godage, 1992.

Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhashawe Prabhawaya ha Prawardanaya. Sanskruthika

Pusthaka Mala 6, Department of Cultural Affairs,1998.

Balagalle, Wimal G. Sinhala Bhasha Adhyayana Ithihasaya. Colombo: Godage, 1998.

Darmadasa, K.N.O. Bhashave Sambhavaya ha Sanskruthika Muhunuvara. Maradana:

Godage, 1989.

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Gaiger, Wilhelm. Sinhala Bhashawe Vyakaranaya. Tr. & published by Rajya Bhasha

Departhamentuva, 1964.

Ghate, A. M. Historical Linguistics and Indo-Aryan Languages. Bombay: University of

Bombay, 1961.

Hettiarachchi, D. E. Prakrutha Sangrahaya. Colombo: Associated News Papers of

Ceylon Ltd, 1947.

Jayasekara, Ananda; Chithra Jayasekara. Thulanathmaka Vagvidyava. Colombo: Lake

House Investments, 1970.

Karunathilaka, W.S. Aithihasika Vagvidya Praveshaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1984.

Karunathilaka, W.S. Bhasha Ithihasaya ha Sinhala Bhashawa. University of Kelaniya,

1994.

Lehmann, Winfred P. Historical Linguistics – an Introduction. London: Routledge, 1992.

Paranavithana, Senarath. Sigiri Gee Viyarana. Tr. M.H.Peter Silva. Colombo:

Department of Educational Publications, 1962. Course No: SLS 403

Course Title: Epigraphy and Sinhala Inscriptions Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To study the influence of Brahmi scripts on the origin of Sinhala writing system

To study Sinhala scripts as an independent writing system

To understand the historicity of Sinhala sounds and scripts

To examine a selection of inscriptions in terms of their influence on the evolution of language

To study the political, economic, religious and social systems in the history of Sri Lanka


Course Description

This course examines the evolution and development of Sinhala writing system after introducing Brahmi

scripts to Sri Lanka and reads a selection of inscriptions with special attention to their language and its

significance in historical linguistics. While the literary and linguistic aspects of epigraphy are the

primary focuses of this course, it will be useful for students who pursue degrees in Archaeology and

History.

Prescribed Inscriptions

Maharatmale Rock Inscription I.C.II. Part 01, pp 34-36

Palumekichchewa Rock Inscription I.C. II, Part 1, pp 91-92

Tonigala Rock Inscription E. Z. iii. pp 172-188

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Nagirikanda Rock Inscription of Kumaradasa E. Z. iv. pp 115-128

Anuradhapura: Slab Inscription of Mahinda IV E. Z. 1. PP 113-120

Kiribatwehera Pillar Inscription E. Z.I. pp 153-161

Badulla Pillar Inscription E. Z.III. pp 71-100

Wewelketiya Slab Inscription of Mahinda IV E. Z.I. pp 241-251




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References :

Amarawansa, Kotmale. Lakdiva Sellipi. Colombo: Gunasena, 1949.

Epigraphia Zeylanica. Vol. i-vii. Department of Archaeology, Ceylon, 1984.

Fernando, P. P. E. “Palaeographical Development of the Brahmi Script in Ceylon from

3rd

Century to 7th

Century A. D.” in University of Ceylon Review Vol. vii, No.4 and

“Development of the Sinhalese Script from 8th

Century A. D. to 15th

Century A. D.” in

University of Ceylon Review, Vol. viii, No. 4, 1950.

Gunasekara, Bandusena. Sinhala Akshara Sambhawaya ha ehi Wikashanaya. Colombo:

Godage, 1996.

Gunasekara, Bandusena. The Evolution of the Sinhalese Script. Colombo: Godage, 1999.

Mudiyanse, Nandasena. Sinhala Akuruwala Itihasaya. Kelaniya: Vidyalankara, 1965.

Pannasara, Okkampitiye. Sinhala Akshara Rupa Wikasaya saha Bharatiya Abhasaya.

Author Publication, 2005.

Paranavitana, S. Inscriptions of Ceylon. Vol. i, ii. Colombo: Department of Archaeology,

1970, 1983.

Tissa Kumara, Ananda. Sinhala Sannas ha Tudapat. Colombo: Sara, 1992.

Wijesekara, Nandadewa. Abhilekana. Colombo: Department of Archaeology, 1990.

Wimalakeerti, Medauyangoda. Shilalekhana Sangraha Vol. i, ii, iii, iv, v. Moratuwa: D.

P. Dodangoda, 1955-1959.

Wimalananda, Tennakoon. Perani Lankawa ha Shilalipi. Colombo: M. D. Gunasena,

1957.

Wimalawansa, Baddegama. Sellipi Samajaya. Colombo: Anura Press, 1959.

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Course No: SLS 404

Course Title: Comparative Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To train students in comparative methods in literary studies

To evaluate interactions and inter-relations among literary cultures

To recognize the difference in the concept of “literary” in different cultures and periods

To examine the ways the literature can be used as a tool creating a global citizen


Course Description

This course is an introduction to comparative methods of literary studies but its focus is the

inter-relations between modern Sinhala literature and literatures from other national literary

cultures such as American, British, French, Japanese and Russian.

In addition, the course deals with the inter-textual dimensions of modern literature by attending

to textual relations between literature and history, literature and biography, literature and cinema

and so on. And the course will also look into what really happens when a text is translated and

transported into a different literary culture.




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References:

Abesekera, Tissa. Ayalee Giya Sitaka Satahan. Nugegoda: Sarasavi, 2007.

Apter, Emily. The Translation Zone: A New Comparative Literature. Princeton:

Princeton University press, 2005.

Bassnett, Susan. Comparative Literature: A Critical Introduction. La Vernge:

Lightening Source INC, 1993.

Miller, Barbara S. Masterworks of Asian Literature in Comparative Perspective: A Guide

for Teaching. Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe, 1993.

Miner, Earl. Comparative Poetics. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1991.

Saussy, Haun. Comparative Literature in an Age of Globalization' Baltimore:

The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.

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Course No: SLS 405

Course Title: Principles of Aesthetics and Art of the East and the West

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To appreciate works of art with multiple and comparative approaches

To realize that beauty, truth and goodness are three major concerns in any civilizations and human

beings arrive at relatively similar destinations in their search for theses three

To understand various concepts of beauty, art and truth developed in two civilizations

To evaluate the ways in which the “idea of art” changes over time and space


Course Description

This course is an introduction to the Eastern and Western theories of art, and it focuses on concepts of

“beauty”, “art,” “connoisseur” and “function: of art. In terms the theories of Eastern theories of

aesthetics, the course will discuss concepts such as rasa, bhaava, abhinya, mudra as they are described

in Sanskrit theoretical texts such as Natyashastra. In terms of Western aesthetics, the course will only

focus on medieval and modern theories of aesthetics from Baumgarten to Postmodern theories of art.

Theorists and philosophers like Adorno, Baudrillard, Benjamin, Cassirer, Deluze, Derrida, Heidegger

and Zizek.




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Reference

Adorno, Theodor W. Aesthetic Theory. Minneapolis: University Minnesota Press, 1999.

Barlingay, S.S. A Modern Introduction to Indian Aesthetic Theory: The Development

from Bharata to Jagannaatha. New Delhi: DK Print World, 2007.

Barthes, Roland. Image- Music- Text. New York: Noonday Press, 10th

Printing, 1991.

Barzun" Jacques¡ The Use and Abuse of Art. Princeton University Press, 1973.

Bharatamuni. Natya Shastra. Tr. Hiripitiye Pannakitti. Maradana: Godage, 2007.

Chakrabarti, T. Indian Aesthetics and Science of Language. Calcutta: Sanskrit Pustak

Bhandar, 1971.

De, Susil Kumar. Sanskrit Poetics as a Study of Aesthetics. Berkley: University of

California Press, 1963.

Deleuze, Gilles. The Logic of Sense. New York: Columbia University Press, 1990.

Deleuze, Gilles and Felix Guttari. What is Philosophy. New York: Columbia University

Press,1994.

Eagleton, Terry. Aesthetic Ideology. New York: Blackwell, 1999.

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Feagin, Susan. Global Theories of the Arts and Aesthetics. London: Wiley-Blackwell,

2006.

Foster, Hal. The Anti-Aesthetic. Essays on Postmodern Culture. Seattle: Bay Press, 1983.

Gadamar , Hanse Jeorge. Sundara Deyehi Adalathvaya. Tr. Dimuthu Saman

Weththasinha. Colombo: Kathika Study Circle, 2004.

Hammermeister, Kai. The German Aesthetic Tradition. Cambridge: Cambridge


Kandinsky, Wasili. Kalawe Adhyathmikathwaya. Tr. Rupasiri Perera. Kotte: Wibhavi

Fine Arts Academy, 2006.

Kant, Immanuel. Critique of Judgment. Tr. J. H. Bernad. New York: Hafner

Press, 1970.

Paul, JR Mattick. Art in Its Time: Theories and Practices of Modern Aesthetics.

London: Routledge Chapman & Hall, 2003.

David Roberts. Art and Enlightenment: Aesthetic Theory After Adorno. Lincoln:

University of Nebraska Press, 1991.

Gamlath, Sucharitha. Rasavada Vivaranaya. Colombo: Godage, 1997.

Gamlath, Sucharitha. Saundarya Vidya Ithihasaya. Colombo: Godage, 1997.

Gnoli, R. Abhinavabharati of Abhinavagupta: The Aesthetic Experience According to

Abhinavagupta. Rome: IS. M.E.O, 1956.

Pandey, K.C.Comparative Aesthetics: Indian Aesthetics - Vol. I. Chowkhomba Sanskrit

Series Office, 1950.

Pandey, K.C. Comparative aesthetics: Western Aesthetics - Vol. 2. Banaras:

Chowkhomba Sanskrit Series Office, 1956.

Sudhi, P. Aesthetic Theories of India. New Delhi: Intellectual Publishing House, 1988.

Wijayawardhane, G. Hemapala. Sanskrutha kavya vicharaye muladharma. Colombo:

Gunasena, 1967.

Course No: SLS 406

Course Title: Sanskrit Literary Theory

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To study the origin and its social background of Sanskrit literary theory

To analyze theoretical foundation/s of Sanskrit literary criticism

To evaluate Sanskrit influence on Sri Lankan literary critical traditions


Course Description

This course is an in-depth study of Sanskrit literary theory with close reference to every major

school such as Rasa, Dhwani, Guna-reethi, Alankara, Auchithya. This course also examines the

ways by which Sanskrit literary theory has influenced Sinhala literary culture.


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References:

Dhvanyaloka Vivaranaya. Ed. G. S. B. Senanayake. Colombo: Gunasena, 1969.

Encyclopedia of Indian Literature. vol. 1- VI. Ed. Amaresh Datta. New Delhi: Sahitya

Academy, 1994.

Gamlath, Sucharitha. Rasavada Vivaranaya. Colombo: Godage, 1997.

Gnoli, R. Abhinavabharati of Abhinavagupta: The Aesthetic Experience According to

Abhinavagupta. Rome: Is. M.E.O, 1956.

Hiriyanna, M. Art Experience. Mysore: Kavyalaya, 1954.

Kulasuriya, Ananda S. Kavyalankara Suthra Vurthi. Colombo: Gunasena, 1966.

Lahiri, P.C. Concepts of Riti and Guna in Sanskrit Poetics in Their Historical

Development. Dacca: Dacca University, 1937.

Pandey, K. C. Abhinavagupta: A Historical and Philosophical Study. Varanasi: Banaras

Hindu University, 1935.

Raghavan, V. Studies on some concepts of the alankara sastra. Adyar: The Adyar

Library Association, 1942.

Raghavan, V. The Number of Rasas. Adyar: The Adyar Library Association, 1940.

Sankaran, A. Some Aspects of Literary Criticism in Sanskrit. Madras: University of

Madras, 1929.

Sushil Kumar De. Some Problems of Sanskrit Poetics. Calcutta: Mukhopadhyaya, 1959.

Wickramasinghe, Martin. Rasavadaya ha Bauddha Kavyaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1961.

Wijayawardhane, G. Hemapala. Sanskrutha Kavya Vicharaye Muladharma. Colombo:

Gunasena, 1967.

Wijayawardhane, G. Hemapala. Sinhala Gee Kavyaya Kerehi Sanskrutha Alankara

Shashthraye Balapama. Tr. Rohini Paranavithana. Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu, 2009.

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Course No: SLS 407

Course Title: Sinhala Folklore and Folk Beliefs

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To familiarize students with contemporary theories of folklore studies

To study folklore and oral traditions and the meanings that people bring to contemporary society

To provide a background in methods of classification of oral literature, material folk culture, folk

medicine, urban folklore, social customs and the performing arts

To take a systematic approach to folklore genres in an anthropological and comparative perspective


Course Description

This course studies the folklore and oral traditions, and to explore the meanings that people bring to

contemporary society by invoking folklore. In addition, the course will examine the foundation of the

study of folklore and folk beliefs paying attention to oral literature, material folk culture, folk medicine,

social customs and urban folklore. The course takes a systematic approach to the folklore genres in

anthropological and comparative perspectives, in order to introduce definitions and current analytical

theories of Folklore. This course also reviews the beginning and development of the study of Sinhala

folklore and folk beliefs. Readings in oral history with the study of performances such as traditional

dances, rituals, dramas and festivals of cultural aesthetics of Sri Lanka.




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References :

Adams, Robert G. Introduction to Folklore. Colombus, Ohio: Collegiate Publication,

1973.

Ames, Michael M. “Magical-animism and Buddhism: A Structural Analysis of the

Sinhalese Religious System”, in Harper, Edward B. Ed. The Journal of Asian Studies,

Vol. xxiii, June 1964.

Barnett, L. D. Alphabetical Guide to Sinhalese Folklore From Ballad Sources, Bombay:

British India Press, 1917.

Bascom, William R. Contributions to Folkloristics. Founders of Folklore Series-1,

Meerut: Archana Publications, 1981.

Ben-Amos, Dan. “Folktale”, in Dundes, Allan. Ed, Folklore, Critical Concepts in

Literary and Cultural Studies, Routledge: 2005, pp 255-267.

Folklore and Folk Life, Ed. Dorson, Richard M. Chicago: The University of Chicago

Press, 1972.

Goonetileke, H. A. I. “A Bibliography of Sinhalese Folklore: Stories, Songs, Proverbs

and Riddles” in The Ceylon Journal of Historical and Social Studies, 3 (2), 1960.

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Krohn, Kaarle. Folklore Methodology. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1971.

Standard Dictionary of Folklore: Mythology and Legend. Ed. Mariah Leach. New York:

Funk & Wagnalls, 1972.

Marasinghe, M. M. J. Gods in Early Buddhism. Kelaniya: Vidyalankara campus, 1974.

Obeyesekere, Gananath. “The Buddhist Pantheon in Ceylon and its Extensions”, in Nash,

Manning Edition, Anthropological Studies in Theravada Buddhism, New Haven: Yale


Pieris, Ralf. Sinhalese Social Organization. Colombo: The Ceylon University Press

Board, 1956.

“Folklore and Folklife” in Samskriti, Vol. 18, Number 1, S. G. Samarasinghe, Amaradasa

Gunawardana and Harold Peiris. Colombo-1, Ministry of Plan Implementation, 1984

(January-March), pp 01-35.

The Study of Folklore. Ed. Alan Dundes. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1965.

Thompson, Stith. The Folktale. New York: The Dryden Press, 1946.

Wijesekera, Nandadeva. Deities and Demons Magic and Masks. Part 01, Colombo:

Gunasena, 1987.

Course No: SLS 408

Course Title: Sinhala Vocabulary Studies Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To study history and formation of Sinhala vocabulary

To linguistically examine

„Sinhalization‟ of foreign words

To study semantic features of „loan words‟

To assess value of dialects, registers and „restricted language‟

To make students engage in field research on Sinhala usages


Course Description

This course familiarizes students with the usages of niśpanna, tatbhava, tatsama, at different linguistic

periods in the history of Sinhala language. The course studies how the stock of words developed by

interactions with Sanskrit, Pali and at the beginning, and, Tamil, Portuguese, Dutch and English at

different later periods. Apart from those „language contacts‟ the course also studies registers, dialects

and restricted languages. The special feature of this course is that includes a compulsory field study

where students have to take part in independent study project about language usages. The course also

examines the use of regional or social variations of Sinhala in literary genres such as novel and drama.




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References:

Dhammarathana, Hisselle. Sinhalaye Dravida Balapema Nugegoda: Manawahitawadi,

2001.

Dharamadasa, K.N.O. Bhashawa ha Samajaya, Maradana: Godage, 1972.

Dissanayake. J.B. Sinhala Janawahara. Colombo: Lakehouse, 1976.

Gunasekara, A.M. A Comprehensive Grammar of Sinhalese Language. New Delhi: Asian

Education Service (1896) 2nd

Print, 1999.

Sannasgala, P. B. Sinhala Vocables of Dutch Origin. Maradana: Kularathne, 1976.

Course No: SLS 409

Course Title: Sidat Sangarawa and Later Grammatical Works

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To review grammatical significance of Sidatsangarawa

To critically evaluate grammatical concepts found in Sidatsangarawa,

To investigate as to whether Sidatsangarawa was a grammar for prose or verse,

To examine the connection between Sidatasangarawa and classical Sinhala poetry,

To evaluate special contribution by later grammarians to modern Sinhala grammar.

To assess the modern linguistics in shaping modern Sinhala grammar


Course Description

This course is a critical evaluation of the contribution of Sidatsangarawa to Sinhala grammar,

and later grammatical traditions and schools. Since post-13th

century Sinhala grammar was

often based on Sidatsanagarawa, later grammatical works cannot be fully understood without

referring to that text. In addition, later grammarians attempted to overcome the weaknesses in

Sidatsangarawa by making it instrumental in developing modern Sinhala grammar. This

course traces the historical evolution post-Sidatsangara Sinhala grammar.




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References

Munidasa, Kumarathunga. Vyakarana Vivaranaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1969.

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Munidasa, Kumarathunga. Kriya Vivakranaya. Colombo: Gunasena, 1993.

Pangnasara, Okkampitiye. Sidath Sangarawe Akshara Malawa. Dambulla: Arawwala

Somarathana Commomorative Foundation, 1998.

Sidath Sangarawa. Ed. A. A. Abhayasinghe. Kelaniya: 1998.

Sidath Sangarawa. James De Alwis. Colombo: Dept. of National Museum, 1966 (1852).

Sidath Sangarawa. Repiyel Tennakoon. Colombo: Gunasena, 1964.

Sidath Sangara Vivaranaya. Ed. Cumarathunga Munidasa, Amarasiri Gunawadu.

Colombo: Ariyadasa Press, 1965.

Course No: SLS 410

Course Title: Cultural and Social Study of Literature

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None


Objectives:

To study the interconnections between culture and literature To examine social significance of literature

To familiarize students with different approaches to cultural studies of literature

To train students to practice socio-cultural criticism


Course Description

This course trains students in reading literature as culturally and socially significant texts. While the

course is primarily based on novels it will also make reference to all other genres whenever necessary.

The course begins with different theories of culture and society and goes onto investigate how literature

can be understood as tools of socio-cultural criticism. In addition, the course breifly introduces

postcolonial theories related to literature.




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References:

Barthese, Roland. Mythologies. Tr. Annette Lavers. New York: Noonday, 1988.

Belsey, Catherine. Culture and the Real. New York: Routledge, 2005.

Dharmadasa, K.N.O. Jatyanuragaya. Borlesgamuwa: Visidunu, 2002.

Dissanayake, Wimal. Enabling Traditions. Borlesgamuwa: Visidunu, 2005.

Gramci, Antonio. Selections from Cultural Writings. Ed. David Forgacs. Cambridge:

Harvard University Press, 1985.

Gunasinghe, Siri. Chirantana Sampradaya ha Pragatiya, Colombo: Godage, 1986.

Read, Herbert. To Hell with Culture. London: Routledge, 2002.

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Said, Edward. Culture and Imperialism, New York: Vintage, 1993.

Sen, Amartya. The Argumentative Indian. New York: Farrar, Straus and Girous, 2005.

Wijesiriwardane, Sunil. Purawesi Manpet. Flict: Colombo, 2010.

Williams, Raymond. “Base and Super Structure in Marxist Cultural Theory” in The

Raymond Williams Reader, London: Blackwell, 2001.

Williams, Raymond. “Culture is ordinary” in The Raymond Williams Reader, London:

Blackwell, 2001.

Williams, Raymond. “Language as Sociality” in The Raymond Williams Reader, London:

Blackwell, 2001.

Course No: SLS 498

Course Title: Dissertation 1

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To train students in independent research.

To develop analytical skills of the students.

To engage students in intensive academic writing.

To provide students with an opportunity for gathering, organizing and presenting knowledge.

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Course Description

This is a course in training students to seek, organize and present knowledge independently. The

department, however, assists the students by conducting a seminar series on research method and

academic writing. Students are required to submit a research topic at the beginning of the first semester of

the final year. After the chosen topic is approved the student will be assigned to an academic staff

member for guidance on the project. Each student must present a draft research proposal in the first

semester at an open presentation session in front of their peers and the academic staff of the department.

Assessment

Faculty level general method of evaluation will be followed

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Course No: SLS 499

Course Title: Dissertation II

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLS 499

Core/Optional: Core

Objectives:

To train students in independent research.

To develop analytical skills of the students.

To engage students in intensive academic writing.

To provide students with an opportunity for gathering, organizing and presenting knowledge.

To train students in mechanisms and logistics of finishing and submitting an academic research project.

Time Allocation: Supervisor Contact Hours and Writing up Hours|45

Course Description

This is an independent course in training students to seek, organize and present knowledge

independently. The department, however, assists the students by conducting a seminar series on research

method and academic writing. During the second semester of dissertation writing, the students must

regularly meet with the assigned supervisor for guidance. And the students must consult the supervisor

and the head of the department before submitting the final project.

Assessment

Faculty level general method of evaluation will be followed

reviced curriculum special and general degree programme in

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