FACULTY HANDBOOK – 2016

FACULTY HANDBOOK – 2016

Faculty of Arts

University of Peradeniya SRI LANKA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. Vision and Mission i

2. Message from the Vice Chancellor ii

3. Message from the Dean iii

4. Introduction 1-10

5. Academics 13-74

6. Course Unit System 77-93

7. Facilities and Amenities 97-112

8. Academic Calendar 2015-2016 113

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Our Vision and Mission

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Message from the Vice Chancellor

Dear Students,

It is with great pleasure that I send this message on the occasion of admitting new students to the

Faculty of Arts of our University for the year 2016.

As we are all aware, the University of Peradeniya is the largest and the most comprehensive

undergraduate and postgraduate University within the Sri Lankan higher education system in terms

of qualified academic staff, diversity of the degree programmes, physical infrastructure facilities,

laboratories, research and development outputs and publications. History shows that the students

and staff of the Faculty of Arts have made an admirable and significant contribution to the

University to achieve its present status. Further, the socio-cultural contribution that the Faculty of

Arts has made to our country during the last half a century is substantial. Being a student of this Faculty should remind

you the extent of your responsibility not only towards the Faculty but also the University, and eventually the society at

large. It is the prime responsibility of all of us to take this establishment to greater heights and preserve it for future

generations.

I strongly believe that you are a privileged group of students who have been able to secure a position in this reputed

Faculty in the University of Peradeniya. I take this opportunity to request you to make maximum use of this privilege

without misusing it. Finally, I wish you a very pleasant and a memorable stay at Peradeniya.

Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake

Vice - Chancellor

University of Peradeniya

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Message from the Dean Dear Students,

On behalf of all staff and the student community of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya as the Dean

of the Faculty, I am delighted to welcome you, the new entrants for the 2015-2016 academic year.

You are about to begin a very exciting and fruitful journey towards achieving the goals and objectives of your

life in order to enter the world of work fully prepared. As the largest and most diverse Faculty in the University

system in Sri Lanka, we are fully prepared to provide all required assistance and facilities necessary for a

good learning environment. I believe you have made the right choice in selecting the University of Peradeniya

to achieve your goals. We are committed to producing a complete citizen who is fully prepared to confront

the challenges of the changing world of work, and who can make an innovative contribution to the progress

of humanity.

Sixteen departments of study in this Faculty will provide higher education, student guidance and advising. All departments are

equipped with highly qualified and committed academic staff. We also have an efficient and committed non academic staff to support

you. The student unions and all students will be working with the staff and administration to welcome new students. Measures and

mechanisms are in place to prevent any kind of harassment including ragging, and to assist new entrants. The required information on

this will be provided to you at the orientation programme.

I hope that you will enjoy your studies in the University of Peradeniya as equals. We will make every effort to create a learning

environment in the Faculty to the satisfaction of all students. It is our resolute hope and wish that you will leave the University of

Peradeniya as citizens of this country who could make a difference for the advancement of humanity. I wish you great success in your

higher education in the University of Peradeniya.

Professor O.G Dayaratna-Banda,

Dean,

Faculty of Arts,

University of Peradeniya

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The history of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Peradeniya dates back to the early beginnings of university education

in Sri Lanka. The predecessor to the Faculty of Arts was established in Colombo as part of the University of Ceylon in two faculties

called the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Oriental Studies. These two Faculties were moved to Peradeniya in 1952, and were

amalgamated in 1972 to form the Faculty of Arts as it is known today.

The twenty years from 1952 to 1972 saw the expansion of the Faculties of Arts and Oriental Studies. The original seven

departments of study of the two Faculties were Classics, Economics, English, Geography, History, Oriental Languages, and

Philosophy. The Department of Oriental Languages was divided in 1943 into the four separate Departments of Sinhala, Tamil, Pali

and Sanskrit. This was followed by the addition of several other academic disciplines to the Faculty: Law and Arabic in 1945;

Sociology, Education and Modern Languages in 1949 (French and German had been taught for many years as subsidiary subjects);

Archaeology in 1959; and Buddhist Philosophy in 1964. The most recent additions to the Faculty are the Departments of Fine Arts,

and Law established respectively in 2001 and 2009. A sub-department of English for the teaching of English as a second language

was set up after svabhāshā (i.e., non-English medium) students entered the University. In addition, French is also available as a subject

for the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree Programme.

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Peradeniya is one of the premier centres of teaching and research in the humanities

and the social sciences in Sri Lanka. It has a long established research tradition and a highly respected publication record. It also

conducts the oldest continuing academic seminar series in the Sri Lankan university system, the Ceylon Studies Seminar. In 1942 the

Faculty brought out the first academic journal in the social sciences and the humanities to be published in Sri Lanka, The University

of Ceylon Review. After the publication of this journal was discontinued in 1965, the Faculty commenced the publishing of two

separate journals, the Sri Lanka Journal of the Humanities and Modern Sri Lanka Studies. In 2002 the Faculty commenced publishing

two new journals, Sambhavana (in Sinhala) and Palkhalai (in Tamil).

Individual members of the academic staff of the Faculty of Arts participate in projects funded by many local and foreign

agencies. Members of the Faculty also provide consultancy services to various organizations. The Department of Archaeology

cooperates with the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka, in many activities including the Cultural Triangle Project. The

Departments of Economics, Education, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy and Psychology, and Pali and Buddhist

Studies, among others, also provide expertise and consultancy services to various government agencies.

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OFFICE OF THE DEAN

The Dean is the academic and administrative Head of the Faculty and is assisted by the Senior Assistant Registrar,

the Assistant Registrar, the Senior Assistant Bursar and a team of clerical, technical, and other service staff members.

The Office of the Dean, located within the Main Arts Building, is the administrative centre of the Faculty. All student

matters relating to course registration, student requests, and examinations are handled by the Office of the Dean.

Prof. O.G.Dayaratna Banda

Dean

Faculty of Arts

Phone: 081-239-2500

Email : [email protected]

Ms. D.M.R.S Dassanayake Mr. W.V Lakshman Kumara Mr. M.D.S.M. Rodrigo

Senior Assistant Registrar

Phone: 081-239-2501

email: [email protected]

Assistant Registrar

Phone: 081-239-2506

email:[email protected]

Senior Assistant Bursar

Phone: 081-239-2509

email:[email protected]

FACULTY ADMINISTRATION

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ON-LINE REGISTRATION SPECIAL DEGREE PROGRAMME

Contact Person : Mr. K.T.C. Perera

Phone : 081-239-2503


Contact Person : Mrs. A.G.T.N. Nilmini

Phone : 081-239-2503


FIRST YEAR STUDENT MATTERS L.L.B. DEGREE PROGRAMME

Contact Person : Ms. S. Farisa Ismail

Phone : 081-239-2503


Contact Person : Mr.M.N.M.Ilham

Phone : 081-239-2503

email : [email protected]

GENERAL DEGREE PROGRAMME INQUIRIES AND STUDENT REQUESTS

Contact Person : Ms. A.M.G.S. Kumari

Phone : 081-239-2503

email : -

Contact Person : Mr. G.S. Malwaththa

Phone : 081-239-2005/ 081-238-8345


EXAMINATIONS

Contact Person : Mr. M.Rajakaruna

Phone : 081-239 2503/ 081-239-2505


REGISTRATION

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The academic programme of all the undergraduate Degrees in the Faculty is structured as follows:

ACADEMIC YEAR SEMESTER I SEMESTER II

First ✔ ✔

Second ✔ ✔

Third ✔ ✔

Fourth ✔ ✔

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Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree

Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Degree

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree

All degree programmes require students to register for and successfully complete Foundation and English

language courses. English courses are listed under the English Language Teaching Unit.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE

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Students are required to complete foundation courses in the 1st academic year.

COURSE CODE TITLE SEMESTER

FND 101 Basic Mathematics I

FND 102 Logic I

FND 103 Writing Skills I

FND 114 Law and Ethics II

FND 115 ICT Skills II

For course descriptions and updates please log onto http://www.pdn.ac.lk/arts/fndunit/

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL) DEGREE

(30 COURSES / 90 CREDITS)

NUMBER OF COURSES

YEAR FOUNDATION

COURSES

03 MAIN DISCIPLINES OTHER

DISCIPLINES

01 04

A total of 06 courses, 02 from

each discipline

00

02 00


each discipline*

01

03 00


each discipline*

01

TOTAL 04 24 02

* The 09 courses can be structured in a manner that a student has the required credits at the end of the year. See [summary

of course unit system rules and regulations maximum and minimum number of credits] for more information.

NB: In addition to the above, non-credit courses in English from the ELTU must be offered.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (SPECIAL) DEGREE

(40 COURSES / 120 CREDITS)

NUMBER OF COURSES

YEAR FOUNDATION

COURSES MAIN DISCIPLINE

OTHER

DISCIPLINES

01 04 A total of 06 courses from the three main

disciplines chosen for the First Year 00

02 00 A total of 08 courses from the main

discipline

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discipline


discipline + 2 semesters of dissertation

TOTAL 04 32 04

NB: In addition to the above, non-credit courses in English from the ELTU must be offered.

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BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B.) DEGREE

(129 CREDITS)

COURSE TYPE NUMBER OF CREDITS

Foundation Courses 09

Compulsory LAW courses 73

Compulsory social sciences and humanities courses 24

Optional LAW courses 15

English courses 08

TOTAL 129

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) DEGREE

(40 COURSES/ 120 CREDITS)

YEAR FOUNDATION

COURSES

COMPULSORY

COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

FROM THE DEPARTMENT

OF MANAGEMENT

STUDIES

ELECTIVE

COURSES FROM

OTHER

DISCIPLINES

1 04 02 00 04

2 00 08 00 02

3 00 08 00 02

4 00 05 03 02

TOTAL 04 23 03 10

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Students are required to register for courses at the beginning of each semester. The procedure is listed below.

Procedure

Students may register in person using the S1 Form available at the Office of the Dean. Duly completed forms should be

handed over to the Office of the Dean during the first week of the semester.

However, all students are encouraged to register online by logging in to the Student Information System via the website of

the Faculty of Arts (http://www.arts.pdn.ac.lk/registration/).

Students should log in to the Student Information System using the Student Registration Number and create a password to

complete the login. Students can then register for courses, successfully.

Fees

:Rs. 1,200.00 (should have been paid as a registration fee on admission to the University of Peradeniya)

:Rs. 1,700.00 (should have been paid as a registration fee on admission to the University of Peradeniya by

students offering Geography as a subject in the first year)

:Rs. 500.00 (all students, each semester starting the second semester of the first year)

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF ARTS

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Head of the Department: Dr. M.Z.M. Nafeel Phone:081-2392540

The Department of Arabic was established in 1945 at the University of Ceylon as a department in the Faculty of Oriental Studies.

Initially, the Department started with an undergraduate programme. A Masters Degree programme was introduced in 1956. In

1969, Islamic Civilization was introduced as a discipline and the Department was renamed the Department of Arabic and Islamic

Civilization.

In 1972, when the university system was reorganised, the Department of Arabic and Islamic Civilization was moved to the

Vidyalankara Campus of the University of Sri Lanka, at Kelaniya. In 1980, the Department was relocated to the University of

Peradeniya. At present, the Department conducts undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Arabic and Islamic

Civilization. Courses are taught in the English, Sinhala, and Tamil languages.

ARABIC

LEVEL COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITES

100 ARB 101 Introduction to Arabic Language and

Literature

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ARB 102 Arabic Language and Literature -

200 ARB 201 Modern Arabic Prose -

ARB 202 Modern Arabic Poetry -

ARB 203 Arabic Grammar -

ARB 204 Hadiths Literature -

ARB 205 Arabic Poetry and Grammar -

ARB 206 Classical and Modern Arabic Prose -

ARB 207 Balagha (Arabic Rhetoric) -

ARB 208 History of Arabic Literature -

300 ARB 301 Arabic Language and Grammar -

ARB 302 Quran and Tafsir -

ARB 303 Islamic History 750–1774 A.D -

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ARB 304 The History of Arabic Literature

during the Umayyad Period

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ARB 305 Arabic Language and Grammar II -

ARB 306 Modern Arabic Poets in the Muslim

Countries

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ARB 307 Modern Arabic Drama, Theatre and

Music

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ARB 308 The History of Arabic Literature

under the Abbasid Period

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400 ARB 401 Unspecified Literary Arabic Text

and Prose Composition

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ARB 402 History of Muslims of Sri Lanka (8th

Century to 1948)

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ARB 403 Madrasa Education in South Asia

and Middle East

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ARB 404 Balagha (Rhetoric) -

ARB 405 Translation, Techniques of

Translation and Spoken Arabic

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ARB 406 The History of Modern Short Stories,

Novels, Poetry and Prose in

Arabic

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ARB 407 “Madah’’ Literature -

ARB 408 Poetry of Jahiliya Period -

ARB 498 Dissertation I -

ARB 499 Dissertation II -

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ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION


100 ISC 101 Fundamental Sources of Islamic

Civilization -

ISC 102 Sources of Islamic Sharia -

200 ISC 201 Development and

Implementation of Islamic Law

(Sharia)

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ISC 202 Islamic History -

ISC 203 Concept of Usra, Umma and

Khilafa -

ISC 204 Advanced Arabic I -

ISC 205 Advanced Arabic II -

ISC 206 The History of Islamic Science -

ISC 207 Philosophical and Mystical

Thought in Islam

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ISC 208 Development of Tafsir -

300 ISC 301 Islamic History (from Umayyad

Period up to 1258 A.D)

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ISC 302 Critical Study of Modern Muslim

Thinkers

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ISC 303 Ethical Code of Islam based on

Holy Quran and Hadiths

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ISC 304 Advanced Arabic III -

ISC 305 History of Muslims of Sri Lanka:

8– 1948 A.D

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ISC 306 Spread of Islam in South Asia

7–1947 A.D

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ISC 307 Arkanul Islam -

ISC 308 Advanced Arabic IV -

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400 ISC 401 International Relations in Islam -

ISC 402 Arabic Language -

ISC 403 Islamic Educational Institutions

ISC 404 Islamic History 1258-1924 A.D -

ISC 405 The Contribution of Muslims to

Fine Arts and Architecture

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ISC 406 Socio Religious and Political

Problems of the Muslims of Sri

Lanka in the Post Independent

Period

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ISC 498 Dissertation I -

ISC 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Dr. D.K. Jayaratne Phone:081-2392551

In 1957, Dr. Senarat Paranavitana on his retirement as Commissioner of Archaeology was appointed as a Research Professor of

Archaeology, which marked the official beginning of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Peradeniya. Since its

establishment as a separate Department in 1976, the Department of Archaeology has grown to be one of the largest Archaeology

Departments in the country.

The teaching of archaeology at Peradeniya was originally introduced as an auxiliary subject to history (as a sub department) and for

the purpose of training future archaeological officers required by the state. Dr. Paranavitana stressed the need for creating a separate

department. This view was noted in the report of the Needham Committee in 1958.

This programme was enhanced by the establishment of the first museum of archaeology at the University of Peradeniya where

collections from Biddel, Hettiaracchi and De Saram were presented for study and public viewing. Professor Paranavitana along with

Dr. P.L. Prematilleke (later, research professor) was also responsible for establishing the new museum and a collection of slides and

architectural plans. In 1976 this Department, which functioned as a sub Department of History, commenced Special Degree courses

in archaeology. Dr.P.L. Prematilleke was the first Head of this newly constituted Department of study.

The decade of 1980 witnessed the expansion of the Department in terms of its academic staff, students and academic activity. New

courses in archaeology were introduced in response to changes taking place at the international level and due to national requirements.

This Department was assigned with the UNESCO-Central Cultural Fund Projects in Polonnaruwa (Alahana Parivena), Kandy,

Anuradhapura (Jetavana) and Sigiriya. Later it also became the collaborating University Department for the Anuradhapura Citadel

Archaeology Project and the Pinwewa-Galsohonkanatta Archaeology Project. Several collaborative ventures were also carried out

with visiting archaeological teams from England, USA, France and Germany during the past two decades.

Currently the Department offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in archaeology leading to degrees of BA, MA, M.Phil

and PhD.

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ACL 101 Introductory Archaeology I

ACL 102 Introductory Archaeology II ACL 101

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ACL 201 Palaeo-human Biology and Ethno-

Archaeology

ACL 102 or

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Head

ACL 202 Socio-economic History of Ancient India do

ACL 203 Archaeological Theory and Methods do

ACL 204 Cultural Resource Management do

ACL 205 Conservation of Archaeological Material do

ACL 206 Formation of Ancient Civilizations do

ACL 207 The Socio-Economic History of Ancient

Sri Lanka

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ACL 208 Practical Archaeology do

300

ACL 301 Crafts and Technology of Pre -Industrial

South Asia

ACL 207 or

approval of

Head

ACL 302 Epigraphical

Studies of Ancient India

Approval of

Head/

Lecturer in

charge

ACL 303 The Built Environment of Ancient India do

ACL 304 Coinage Systems of Ancient India do

ACL 305 Coinage Systems of Ancient Sri Lanka do

ACL 306 The Built Environment of Ancient Sri Lanka do

ACL 307 Epigraphical Studies of Ancient Sri Lanka do

ACL 308 Archaeological Data Retrieval Systems and

Processes

do

400 ACL 401 Environmental Archaeology do

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ACL 402 World Prehistory do

ACL 403

The Bronze Age and Early Iron Age

Archaeology of Ancient India

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ACL 407 Archaeology in Sri Lankan Culture do

ACL 498 Dissertation I do

ACL 404 Ancient Cultural Ecology do

ACL 405 Prehistory of Sri Lanka do

ACL 406 Early Iron Age Archaeology of Sri Lanka: the

Formative Period

do

ACL 499 Dissertation II do

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Head of the Department: Dr. W.M.W.G.C.S.M.Wickramasinghe Phone:081-2392525

The Department of Classical Languages is an amalgamation of two previously individual departments, viz. Department of Western

Classics and Department of Sanskrit. The Department of Western Classics, which taught the subjects of Greek and Latin was one

of the earliest Departments of the Faculty of Arts of the University College when university education began in Sri Lanka. At this

time a very large number read Greek and Latin and many of those joined the Civil Administrative Service of the country and served

with exceptional record. With the raising of the status of the University College to that of an independent university in Colombo

(1947) the Classics continued to be read widely though numbers reduced due to the emergence of new disciplines. The Department

shifted to Peradeniya in 1952 and in 1961, a new course called Western Classical Culture was introduced alongside Western Classics,

Greek and Latin. However, in 1974, the Department of Western Classics was uprooted from its habitat and was transferred to the

Vidyalankara Campus in Kelaniya. The Department returned to the University of Peradeniya and the course in Western Classical

Culture started afresh. At present the programme continues as Greek & Roman studies. The Department of Sanskrit was also

established at the inception of the University of Ceylon. The Department of Sanskrit in Peradeniya continued to contribute to foster

Orientalism in Sri Lanka and produced a number of scholars who enjoyed world recognition for their scholarship and service.

Currently, numerous courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels have been introduced, keeping with student demand and

understanding the avenues along which studies in classical languages may proceed. A number of courses are made available in both

Sinhala and English mediums. The postgraduate courses run by the Department range from Diploma to PhD while Distant Learning

and non-Degree courses are also offered. The Department of Classical Languages aims to disseminate not only knowledge in classical

languages, viz. Classical Greek, Latin and Vedic and Classical Sanskrit, but also all associated streams of knowledge to create a

refined scholar.

GREEK AND ROMAN STUDIES

LEVEL COURSE

CODE

COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITES

100 GRS 101 Literature, Language and Culture of the Ancient Greeks -

GRS 102 Literature, Language and Culture of the Ancient Romans -

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200 GRS 201 Drama I: Greek and Roman Tragedy -

GRS 202 Greek Philosophy I: Thales to Socrates -

GRS 203 Pre Historic Civilizations of the Mediterranean -

GRS 204 Basic Language 1: Greek OR Latin -

GRS 205 Greek History from 8th Century B.C. to 322 B.C. -

GRS 206 Drama II: Greek and Roman Comedy -

GRS 207 Philosophy II: The Philosophy of Plato with Special

Reference to the Republic

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GRS 208 The Ancient Near East -

GRS 209 Basic Language II: Greek or Latin GRS 204

GRS 210 Roman History from the Beginnings to 31 B.C. -

300 GRS 301 Greek Literature -

GRS 302 Philosophy III: The Philosophy of Aristotle with Special

Reference to The Nicomachean Ethics

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GRS 303 Greek and Roman Art -

GRS 304 Prescribed Texts I: Greek or Latin GRS 204 and GRS

209

GRS 305 The Hellenistic Age of Greek History from Alexander the

Great to 31 B.C.

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GRS 306 Roman Literature -

GRS 307 Philosophy IV: Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy up to

Marcus Aurelius

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GRS 308 Science and Civilization

GRS 309 Prescribed Texts II: Greek or Latin GRS 204 and GRS

209 and GRS 304

GRS 310 The Roman Empire -

400 GRS 401 History (Special Period)

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GRS 402 Literary Theory I : Classical Greek Literary Theory

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LEVEL COURSE

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GRS 403 Prescribed Texts III: Greek or Latin GRS 204 and GRS

209 and GRS 304

and GRS 309

GRS 404 Greek Law -

GRS 405 Greek and Roman Warfare -

GRS 406 Greek and Roman Religious and Mythology -

GRS 498 Dissertation I -

GRS 407 Greco-Roman World and South Asia -

GRS 408 Literary Theory II: Hellenistic and Roman Literary Theory -

GRS 409 Prescribed Texts IV: Greek or Latin GRS 204 and GRS

209 and GRS 304

and GRS 309 and

GRS403

GRS 499 Dissertation II -

GRS 410 Roman Law

GRS 411 Greek and Roman Slavery

GRS 412 Gender Issues and Position of Woman in Ancient Greece

and Rome

SANSKRIT

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 SKT 101 Introduction to Sanskrit Language and Literature I -

SKT 102 Introduction to Sanskrit Language and Literature

II

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200 SKT 201 Sanskrit Poetical Literature I -

SKT 202 Sanskrit Prose Literature I -

SKT 203 Sanskrit Grammar and Unspecified Texts -

SKT 204 Modern Sanskrit Literature and Spoken Sanskrit I -

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SKT 205 Sanskrit Poetical Literature II -

SKT 206 Sanskrit Prose Literature II -

SKT 207 Sanskrit Grammar and Composition I -

SKT 208 Modern Sanskrit Literature and Spoken Sanskrit II -

300 SKT 301 Sanskrit Dramaturgy -

SKT 302 Poetics and Literary Criticism -

SKT 303 Vedic Literature -

SKT 304 Buddhist Literature in Classical Sanskrit -

SKT 309 Elementary Sanskrit I Students who have offered

Sanskrit at any level before

are not eligible.

SKT 305 Sanskrit Drama -

SKT 306 Buddhist Literature in Hybrid Sanskrit -

SKT 307 History of Sanskrit Literature -

SKT 308 Sanskrit Grammar and Composition II -

SKT 310 Elementary Sanskrit II -

400 SKT 401 Astrology and Prosody -

SKT 402 Philosophical Literature in Sanskrit I -

SKT 403 History of Sanskrit Language -

SKT 403 Research Methodology in Indological Studies -

SKT 498 Dissertation 1 -

SKT 405 Scientific and Technological Literature in Sanskrit -

SKT 406 Philosophical Literature in Sanskrit II -

SKT 407 Philosophy of language -

SKT 408 Writing Skills in Sanskrit

SKT 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Dr. J. Nigel Phone:081-2392620

The Department of Economics and Statistics is one of the largest and the oldest departments in Economics and Statistics in Sri

Lanka. The vision of the Department of Economics and Statistics is to be a centre of excellence in higher education with national

and international standing. The mission of the Department of Economics and Statistics is to strive to produce graduates who can

think critically and engage themselves in issues that confront society at large, and to create knowledge in economics as well as to

disseminate it to a wider audience.

The Department offers two Bachelor of Arts Degree programmes, one leading to a General Degree and the other to a Special Degree.

The Department has the largest enrollment in a Special Degree programme in Economics of any Sri Lankan university. The

Department also offers five postgraduate programmes: Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, Master of Arts Degree in Economics,

Master of Arts Degree in Applied Economics, Master of Philosophy Degree in Economics, and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in

Economics. The Department is equipped with a well-qualified academic staff numbering 33, of which 24 are in permanent positions

and 09 temporary. Of the 24 permanent members, 16 hold PhDs and 7 are MA or MPhil qualified.

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200 ECN 200 Economics ECN 104

ECN 207 Sri Lanka Economy: Issues in Development -

ECN 201 Microeconomics I ECN 104

ECN 202 Macroeconomics I ECN 104

ECN 203 Mathematics for Economics FND 101

ECN 104

ECN 204 Statistics I FND 101

ECN 205 History of Economic Thought -

ECN 214 Statistics II ECN 204

ECN 216 Global Economics ECN 104

ECN 217 Applied Economics ECN 104

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(GD)

ECN322 Money & Banking ECN104

ECN343 Development Policy & Planning No

ECN306 International Economics ECN 200

ECN325 Economic History No

ECN328 Agricultural Economics and Policy ECN104

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 ECN 101 Introductory Microeconomics -

ECN 102 Introductory Macroeconomics -

ECN 103 Economics and Society -

ECN 104 Introduction to Economic Analysis -

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ECN301 Microeconomics II ECN 201

ECN362 Financial Markets & Development Finance ECN 201, 202

ECN324 Econometrics I ECN 214

ECN333 Issues in Economic Development ECN201

ECN337 Natural Resource and Environmental

Economics

ECN201,202

ECN302 Macroeconomics II ECN 202

ECN309 Research Methods ECN 324

ECN334 Econometrics II ECN324

400 ECN461 Economics of Labor Markets ECN 333

ECN462 Securities Analysis and Investment

Appraisal

ECN 362

ECN463 Public Sector Economics ECN 333

ECN464 Non-Parametric Methods ECN 214

ECN466 International Trade: Theory and Policy ECN 216

ECN467 Economics of Natural Resources

Management and Environment

ECN 337

ECN471 Demographic Economics ECN 333

ECN472 Financial Economics ECN 362

ECN473 Urban Economics ECN 201

ECN474 Time Series Econometrics ECN 334

ECN476 International Finance ECN 216

ECN477 Environmental Valuation ECN 337

ECN425 Comparative Economic Development NO

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ECN428 Agricultural Development and Policy ECN 201

ECN431 Industrial Organization ECN 301

ECN433 Gender and Development NO

ECN451 Special Topics in Microeconomics ECN 301

ECN452 Special Topics in Macroeconomics ECN 302

ECN453 Special Topics in Economic Development ECN 301,302

ECN454 Statistics III ECN 214

ECN455 Special Topics in Political Economy NO

ECN449 Economics of Conflict NO

ECN460 Project Planning and Appraisal NONE

ECN498 Dissertation I

ECN499 Dissertation II

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Head of the Department: Dr. E.K.S.K. Embekke Phone:081-2392620

The Department of Education has had a long and remarkable history. In 1949 the Department of Education of the University of Ceylon

was established in Colombo. The Department was shifted to the new University campus at Peradeniya in 1957. From its beginning,

this Department conducted the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme, which supported the professional training of

graduate teachers in the country. The Bachelor of Education Course (B.Ed) was inaugurated in 1964 and educational subjects at the

degree level were introduced.

With the reorganization of courses in universities and on the recommendations of the Jayaratna Committee a single Faculty of

Education was established in the University of Colombo in 1975. It amalgamated the resources of the Departments of Education at

Peradeniya and of the then Vidyodaya and Vidyalankara Universities. Thus the Department of Education at Peradeniya ceased to

function in 1975.

As a result of the implementation of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and the restoration of the autonomy of universities, the

Department of Education was re-established at the University of Peradeniya in 1979. In 1985, the government decided not to grant

full paid study leave for teachers who wished to follow the PGDE. This provided an opportunity for this Department to introduce self

financed courses at postgraduate level. However, in 1992 the Ministry of Education reverted back to the earlier policy of granting paid

leave to teachers to follow the PGDE.

The Department is enriched with both human and physical resources. In 2002, the Department was provided with a new building

under the Teacher Education and Teacher Deployment (TETD) Project of the Ministry of Education which was funded by the World

Bank. At present, the Department offers optional courses in Education for undergraduates.

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LEVEL COURSE

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200 EDU 201 Basics in Education and Learning -

EDU 202 Psychological Foundations of Education EDU 201

300 EDU 301 Teaching and Learning Methodology EDU 201

EDU 202

EDU 302 Management and Leadership in Education EDU 201

400 EDU 401 A Comparative Analysis of the Systems of

Education in Sri Lanka and Other Countries

EDU 201

EDU 302

EDU 402 Educational and Psychological Assessment EDU 201

EDU 202

EDU 403 Educational and Psychological Counselling

and Career Guidance of Children and Youth

EDU 201

EDU 202

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Head of the Department: Prof. A. Parakrama Phone:081-2392543

The Department of English, University of Peradeniya, is the direct heir to the English Department of the Ceylon University College

which was situated in Colombo during the first half of the 20th century, and is the oldest English Department in the country. E.F.C..

Ludowyk, was the first Professor of English of the University of Ceylon and also the first Dean of Arts at the University of

Peradeniya.

The aim of the Department is to impart a broad understanding and appreciation of the English language and literatures in

English as these developed over the centuries, and of the socio-cultural and political factors that determined this development. The

Department conducts both undergraduate (General and Special Degree) and postgraduate (Diploma/ MA/ MPhil/ PhD) programmes.

The Department of English staff currently comprises four professors, four senior lecturers, and two probationary lecturers who are

qualified to teach a wide range of literary, critical and linguistic courses. French is taught under the Department of English.

Students who have graduated offering English as a subject quickly obtain employment in a variety of prestigious and highly paid

fields, including academe, public relations and advertising, teaching, research, the foreign and administrative services, as well as in

the non-governmental and corporate sectors.

Although the Department has changed considerably over the years, it remains committed to producing students with "critical

incisiveness, depth and range of humane learning and r i gorous critical standards" which has remained its credo since the

halcyon days of Professor Ludowyk.

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100 ENG 101 Introduction to the Study of English I “S” or above for A/L English

Or ‘S’ or above for external GAQ for

the special intake for the government

teachers.

ENG 102 Introduction to the Study of English II ENG 101 or consent of Head/English

and Lecturer teaching the course

200 ENG 201 Introduction to the Structure of the

English Language

ENG 101 and 102 and registration for

the Special Degree in English/General

Degree with English or consent of

Head/ENG and lecturer teaching the

course

ENG 202 English in its Historical Context

Registration for the Special Degree in

English or consent of Head/ENG and

Lecture teaching the course

ENG 203 English Across the World do

ENG 204 Introduction to Chaucer, the Medieval

Period and the Period of the

Renaissance

do

ENG 206 Elizabethan, Jacobean and Restoration

Drama

do

ENG 207 The Eighteenth-Century British Novel do

ENG 208 Criticism: Theory and Practice I do

ENG 209 Cultural Practice and Theory ENG 101 and 102 and registration for

the General Degree with English or

consent from Head/ENG and lecturer

teaching the course

300 ENG 301 The English Language and Society Registration for the Special Degree in


lecturer teaching the course

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LEVEL COURSE

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ENG 302 Applied Linguistics: The Learning

and Teaching of Languages


English/General degree with English

as a subject or consent of Head/ENG

and lecturer teaching the course

ENG 303 Semantics, Pragmatics and Discourse

Analysis




ENG 304 Topics in the Study of Language Registration for the General degree

with English as a subject or consent of


course

ENG 305 Romantic and Victorian Writing Registration for the Special Degree in



ENG 306 Developments in Twentieth-Century

British Writing

do

ENG 307 Criticism : Theory and Practice II do

ENG 308 Literary Practice and Critical

Discourse

do

ENG 309 Postcolonial Theory and Practice I do

ENG310 Poetry, Fiction and Drama in English

from 1400-1900

Registration for the General degree

with English as a subject or consent of


course

ENG 311 Twentieth Century Literature (s) in

English

do

400 ENG 401

Language, Thought, Culture and

Ideology

Registration for Special Degree in



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ENG 402 Language Planning and Language

Management

do

ENG 404 An Outline of Sinhala and Tamil

Literature

do

ENG 405 Shakespeare and the Drama of His

Time

do

ENG 406 American Literature do

ENG 407 Post-colonial Literary Creativity-

theory and practice II

do

ENG 408 Topics in Modern, Postmodern

Cooperative Literature

do

ENG 409 Semiotics, Culture and Film do

ENG 498 Dissertation I Registration as a Special Degree

Student in English

ENG 499 Dissertation II Registration as a Special Degree

Student in English

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FRENCH

LEVEL COURSE

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100 FRE 101 French Language and Civilization and Introduction to

French Literature and Theatre

“S” or above for A/L

French

FRE 102 French Language and Civilization and Introduction to

French Poetry and Prose

FRE 102 or consent from

Head/ENG and lecturer

teaching the course

200 FRE 201 Advanced Study of French Language and Civilization I:

History of French Literature from the XVIIth to the XXth

Centuries and A Study of French Theatre

FRE 101 and 102 and

registration for the

General Degree with

French or consent from


teaching the course

FRE 202 Advanced Study of French Language and Civilization II:

French Poetry and Prose

300 FRE 301 Advanced Study of French Language and Civilization II Registration for the

General Degree with

French or consent from


teaching the course

FRE 302 Between Emile Zola and Marcel Proust: Andre Gide and

the Metamorphosis of the Modern French Novel

do

FRE 303 Charles Baudelaire: Les Fleurs du Mal and Modern Poetry do

FRE 304 Bernard-Marie Koltes and the Evolution of the

Contemporary French Theatre

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Head of the Department: Dr. M.S.B. Alawathukotuwa Phone:081-2392183

The Department of Fine Arts is situated in one of the most scenic locations in the Peradeniya university premises. It is especially

devoted to contributing to the university's mission of cultivating both intellectually and practically enriched graduates.

The Department offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. It focuses on all major genres in the field of Fine

Arts from the aesthetic, sociological, psychological, and historical perspectives. The Department also focuses on providing the

students with a sound knowledge of digital technology and cultural heritage management.

Lecturers attached to the Department (permanent, temporary and visiting) utilize their intellectual capacity and professional

background to provide the students with not only a thorough academic foundation, but also practical training.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 FNA 101 Introduction to Fine Arts -

FNA 102 Introduction to Art History and Aesthetics -

200 FNA 201 Art in Early Human Societies -

FNA 202 Art of the West I -

FNA 203 Dance -

FNA 204 Cinema and TV with Practical Component I -

FNA 205 Theatre and Drama with Practical Component I -

FNA 206 Music with Practical Component I -

FNA 210 Sociology and Psychology of Art -

FNA 211 Asian Art -

FNA 212 Mass Communication and Introduction to Mass Media -

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FNA 213 Cinema and Television with Practical Component II FNA 204

FNA 214 Theatre and Drama with Practical Component II FNA 205

FNA 215 Music with Practical Component II: History of Music FNA 206

300 FNA 301 Classical Theories of Aesthetics and Art Criticism -

FNA 302 Art of the West II FNA 203

FNA 303 Computer and Digital Technology for Fine Arts and Cultural

Heritage Management I

-

FNA 304 Cinema and TV with Practical Component III FNA 204 and 213

FNA 305 Theatre and Drama with a Practical Component III FNA 204 and 213

FNA 306 Music with a Practical Component III:

Modern Trends in Music

FNA 206 and 215

FNA 307 Ethnomusicology -

FNA 310 Modern Theories of Aesthetics and Art Criticism

FNA 311 Computer and Digital Technology for Fine Arts and Cultural

Heritage Management II

FNA 303

FNA 312 Cinema and TV with Practical Components IV FNA 204 , 213 and

304

FNA 313 Theatre and Drama with a Practical Component IV:

Modern Trends in Theatre

FNA 205, 214 and 305

FNA 314 Music with Practical Component IV FNA 206, 215 and 306

FNA 315 Sri Lankan Theatre: Sinhala, Tamil and English -

400 FNA 401 Arts and Cultural Heritage Management -

FNA 402 Art and Disability -

FNA 403 Cinema and TV with Practical Component V FNA 204, 213, 304

and 312

FNA 404 Theatre and Drama with Practical Component V FNA 205, 214,305 and

313

FNA 405 Music with Practical Component V FNA 206 215, 306 and

314

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FNA 410 Painting and Sculpture in Sri Lanka -

FNA 411 Music: an Introduction

(Only for those who do not offer Music : FNA 206,FNA

215,FNA 306,FNA 314,FNA 405)

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FNA 412 Cinema and Television

(Only for those who do not offer Film and TV : FNA

204,FNA 213,FNA 304,FNA 312,FNA 403)

-

FNA 413 Theatre and Drama

(Only for those who do not offer Theatre and Drama : FNA

205,FNA 214,FNA 305,FNA 313,FNA 404)

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FNA 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Dr. Nalani Hennayake Phone:081-2392672

The Department of Geography is one of the largest Departments in the Faculty of Arts with 24 cadre positions. The Department offers

courses in all three languages in the 100 level and for the General Degree Programme. All courses for the Special Degree Programme

are now offered in the English medium and with supporting discussions in Sinhala and Tamil.

Under the one stream syllabi revised in 2014, the Special Degree students are required to select either Physical Geography or Human

Geography while offering in the final year some optional courses in Geographical Skills and Applied Geography. We offer a range of

laboratory facilities such as the Soil Lab, GIS and Remote Sensing Lab, surveying facilities and also a weather station for teaching

and research purposes, and a new degree programme-Bachelor of Science in Geography Information Science (GIS) will be offered in

the 2016/17 academic year. This is a hybrid programme integrating environmental and social sciences together with Advanced GIS,

Digital Image Processing, Photogrammetry, Surveying etc.

The Department also offers postgraduate courses at the Diploma, MA, M.Phil and PhD levels in Geography and is in the process of

introducing several new postgraduate programmes in Water Science, Regional Planning and Land Use Planning. We annually conduct

a Certificate Course in Geography for school teachers in both Sinhala and Tamil languages and an outreach programme for the teachers

who teach Geography in schools.

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LEVEL COURSE

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100 GGY 101 Fundamentals of Physical Geography

GGY 102 Fundamentals of Human Geography

200 GGY 201 Geomorphology -

GGY 202 Cartography -

GGY 204 Population Geography -

GGY 206 Basic Geology -

GGY 210 Introduction to GIS GGY 202

GGY 211 Political Geography -

GGY 212 Climatology GGY 101

GGY 213 Economic Geography -

GGY 214 Advanced Physical Geography -

GGY 215 Basic Science for Geography -

GGY 216 Mathematics for Geography -

300 GGY 301 Research Methods -

GGY 302 Introduction to Hydrology GGY 101

GGY 303 Geography of Sri Lanka -

GGY 304 Surveying and Levelling -

GGY 305 Philosophy of Geography -

GGY 310 Settlement Geography -

GGY 311 Biogeography GGY 101

GGY 312 Urban Geography -

GGY 313 World Regional Geography -

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Human

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GGY 401

Agricultural Geography

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GGY 402 Development Geography -

GGY 403 Geography of Nationalism -

GGY 404 Geography of Poverty -

GGY 405 Geopolitics -

GGY 406 Historical Geography -

GGY 407 Industrial Geography -

GGY 408 Landscape Geography -

GGY 410 Cultural Geography -

GGY 412 Social Geography -

GGY 413 Transport Geography -

Physical

Geography

GGY 426 Environmental Change -

GGY 427 Tropical Environment -

GGY 428 Soil Geography -

GGY 429 Fluvial Geomorphology -

GGY 430 Tropical Climatology -

GGY 431 Advance Hydrology -

GGY 433 Coastal Geomorphology -

Geographical

Skills

GGY 450 Remote Sensing -

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GGY 451 Advance Geographic Information

System

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GGY 452 Locational Analysis -

GGY 454 Qualitative Methods in Geography -

Applied

Geography

GGY 475 Environmental Impact Assessment -

GGY 476 Social Impact Assessment -

GGY 477 Natural Resources Management -

GGY 478 Gender and Development -

GGY 479 Disaster Management -

GGY 480 Coastal Zone Management -

GGY 481 Watershed Management -

GGY 482 Tourism Geography -

GGY 483 Land-use Planning -

GGY 485 Children and Geography -

GGY 486 Forest Resource Management -

GGY 488 Sustainable Development -

GGY 489 Regional Planning and Development -

GGY 498 Dissertation I -

GGY 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Prof. M. Somathilake Phone:081-2392850

The Department of History is the only Department that teaches History in both Sinhala and Tamil mediums in the local university

system. Presently, the strength of the permanent academic staff of the Department is 13. The Department began as a part of the

University College. During this phase the main focus of the history curriculum was on Medieval and Modern European History. The

Department of History was one of the main Departments in the Faculty of Arts in the newly established University of Ceylon with

Prof. S.A. Pakeman as the first Professor of History. Other staff members of the Department included J.C. De, W.J.F. La'Brooy and

Dr. G.C. Mendis. In the 1950’s a new curriculum for General and Special degree programmes was introduced and Sri Lankan History

was made compulsory. The main feature of the curriculum revision in History was the introduction of Western and Eastern history

strands f or students specializing in History. This arrangement prevailed for some time with the new addition of courses periodically

in line with the developments in historical scholarship. The Department of History at present offers courses covering ancient, medieval

and modern histories of various countries.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 HIS 101 Social and Economic History of Sri Lanka up to 1600 A.D.

No

HIS 102 Social and Economic History of Sri Lanka 1600-1948 A.D. No

200 HIS 201 History of the Indian Subcontinent from 6th Century B.C. to

320 A.D.

100 Level

examination – A,B or

C grade pass

HIS 202 History of the South Asian Subcontinent from 1707 to 1858

A.D.

do

HIS 203 History of Modern Europe I 1453 – 1789 A.D. do

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HIS 204 Ancient Civilizations do

HIS 205 History of Fine Arts in the Ancient

South Asian Subcontinent

do

HIS 206 History of the Indian Subcontinent from 320 B.C. to 1206

A.D.

do

HIS 207 History of the Indian Subcontinent 1858 – 1975 A.D. do

HIS 208 History of Modern Europe II 1789 – 1975 A.D. do

HIS 209 History of Pre-modern Europe do

HIS 210 History of Fine Arts in Pre-modern Sri Lanka do

300 HIS 301

Selected Themes in Sri Lankan History up to 1500 A.D. 200 level

examination A, B or

C grade pass

HIS 302 History of South East Asia up to 1600 A.D. I: Political and

Social Institutions

Registration for

Special/ General

Degree

HIS 303

History of Ancient East Asia I: Selected Themes in Chinese

History up to1600 A.D.

do

HIS 304

Selected Themes in Indian History I : The Delhi Sultanate

and Vijayanagara

do

HIS 305

History of Asian Commerce up to 1000 A.D. do

HIS 306

History of South East Asia from 1600 to 1948 A.D. do

HIS 307

Colonialism -Theory and Practice I do

HIS 308 History of the Twentieth Century World 1914 – 1945 do

HIS 309

Nationalism and its Problems from the early 16th Century to

1945

do

HIS 310

History of East Asia from 1600 A.D.: Selected Themes of

Chinese History

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HIS 311 Diplomatic and Strategic History of the Indian Ocean do

HIS 312 Archival Studies do

HIS 313 History of Feminism and Women in South Asia do

HIS 314 Selected Themes in Sri Lankan History from A.D. 1500 do

HIS 315 History of South East Asia up to 1600 A.D. II: Insular South

East Asia

do

HIS 316

History of Ancient East Asia II : Japan and Korea up to 1600

A.D.

do

HIS 317 Selected Themes in Indian History II : The Mughal Empire do

HIS 318 History of Asian Commerce II 1000 to 1800 A.D. do

HIS 319 History of South East Asia from 1939 A.D. to the present do

HIS 320 Colonialism Theory and Practice II : Selected Themes do

HIS 321 History of the Twentieth Century World since 1945 do

HIS 322 Nationalism and its Problems II from the end of the Second

World War

do

HIS 323 History of East Asia from 1600 A.D.: Selected Themes of

Japanese and Korean History

do

HIS 324 Diplomatic and Strategic History of the Indian Ocean II from

1945 to the Present

do

HIS 325 History of the U.S.A. : Selected Themes do

400 HIS 401 History of Sri Lanka from the third Century B.C. to the

Middle of the Sixth Century A.D. (Chronicles and Literary

Sources)

Registration for

Special Degree

HIS 402 Sources of Ancient History (Literature) do

HIS 403 Social Theories and Institutions of the South Asian Sub-

continent up to Circa 1200 A.D.

do

HIS 404 Identification of Sources for the Study of Socio-Political

Developments in Sri Lanka :1796-1931

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HIS 405 Western Political Thought : Some Thematic Issues up to the

French Revolution

do

HIS 406 Historiography (Historical Method and Philosophy of

History)

do

HIS 407 Analysis of Sources for the Study of Socio- Political

Developments in Sri Lanka 1796 – 1931

do

HIS 408 Issues of Colonial State Formation and National Integration

in Post-Colonial Sri Lanka

do

HIS 409 History of Sri Lanka from the Third Century B.C. to the

Middle of the Sixth Century A.D. (Epigraphy and

Archaeological Sources)

do

HIS 410 Sources of Ancient History (Epigraphy) do

HIS 411 Political Theories and Institutions of the South Asian

Subcontinent up to Circa 1200 A.D.

do

HIS 412 Identification of Sources for the Study of Socio-Political

Developments in Sri Lanka, 1931 to the Present Day.

do

HIS 413 Analysis of Sources for the Study of Socio-Political

Developments in Sri Lanka, 1931 to the Present Day

do

HIS 414 Ethnicity and National Integration in Post-Colonial South

Asia

do

HIS 415 Western Political Thought – Some Thematic Issues from the

French Revolution to the Present Day.

do

HIS 416 Historiography (Eastern and Western Historiography

Tradition)

do

HIS 498 Dissertation I do

HIS 499 Dissertation II do

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Head of the Department: Prof.I.M.K.Liyanage (Acting Head) Phone:081-2392082

The Department of Law commenced its academic activities in October 2009. The previous Department of Law which functioned in

the University of Peradeniya moved to Colombo in the 1960s and currently functions as the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo.

The new Department of Law offers a fully-fledged four year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree programme. It is a modern law degree

programme that combines cutting-edge developments in the law with a strong social justice orientation. In keeping with modern trends

in legal education, the curriculum of the degree programme is inter-disciplinary and also includes several novel core courses in law.

In addition to a large number of law courses, students have to offer courses on logic, political theory, sociology, psychology, history,

economics and management so that students are able to study the law in its larger social setting. Legal Writing and Research, Mooting,

Legal Clinic and Sociology of Law are new core courses in Law introduced by the Department in order to foster greater practical

and analytical skills among its undergraduates. Law students must also submit a 10,000 word dissertation in order to complete the

degree requirements.

The LL.B. Degree programme is offered only in the English medium. The University of Peradeniya adopted this language policy

concious of the need to impart legal education in an international language so that its law graduates would have the capacity to become

confident young professionals with a global outlook while at the same time possessing the capacity to address local issues with social

sensitivity. Such a language policy is equally aimed at providing equal professional opportunities to all its law graduates as they enter

the world of work.

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COMPULSORY

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100 Semester 1

FND 102 Logic 03 C

FND 103 Writing Skills-English 03 C

LAW 101 Introduction to Law 03 C

PSC 101 Introduction to State and Government 03 C

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology and Social

Anthropology 03 C

ESL 101/105 English 02 C

Semester 2

FND 115 ICT Skills 03 C

LAW 102 Legal History and Legal System of Sri

Lanka 03 C

LAW 103 Legal Method 03 C

SOC 102 Sri Lankan Society 03 C

LAW 104 Legal Writing and Research 02 C

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200 Semester 3

LAW 201 Constitutional Law I 03 C

LAW 202 Criminal Law I 03 C

LAW 203 Family Law I 03 C

PSY 303 Social Psychology 03 C

PSC 207 Political Theory 03 C


Semester 4

LAW 205 Law of Contract 04 C

LAW 206 Family Law II 03 C

LAW 207 Property Law 04 C

LAW 208 Constitutional Law II 03 C

ECN 303 Sri Lankan Economy 03 C


300 Semester 5

LAW 301 Law of Delict 04 C

LAW 302 Criminal Law II 03 C

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LAW 303 Law of Equity and Trust 03 C

LAW 304 Principles of Management 03 C

HIS 307 Colonialism: Theory and Practice I 03 C

Semester 6

LAW 305

Administrative Law 03 C

LAW 306

Mooting 03 C

LAW 307

Sociology of Law 03 C

LAW 308 Company Law 03 O

LAW 309 Human Rights Law 03 O

LAW 310 Conflict Analysis 03 O

LAW 311 Forensic Psychology 03 O

LAW 312 Law and Medicine 03 O

LAW 313 Public International Law 03 C

400 Semester 7

LAW 401 Jurisprudence I 03 C

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LAW 402 Alternative Dispute Resolution 03 O

LAW 403 Business Law 03 O

LAW 404 Humanitarian Law 03 O

LAW 405 Law of the Sea 03 O

LAW 406 Crime and Deviance 03 O

LAW 407 Law of International Organizations 03 O

LAW 408 Information Technology Law 03 O

LAW 409 International Trade Law 03 O

LAW 498 Legal Clinic 04 C

Semester 8

LAW 412 Labour Law 03 C

LAW 413 International Investment Law 03 O

LAW 414 Environmental Law 03 O

LAW 415 Private International Law/Conflict of

Laws 03 O

LAW 416 Conflict Resolution and Management 03 O

LAW 417 Intellectual Property Law 03 O

LAW 418 Jurisprudence II 03 C

LAW 499 Dissertation 04 C

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Head of the Department: Rev. Dr. B. Shanthawimala Phone:081-2392520

The Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies has a long history within this University. In 1942, when the University of Ceylon was

established Pali was taught as a language under the Department of Languages in the Faculty of Oriental Studies. In 1952, when the

University of Peradeniya was established, Buddhist Studies were expanded to include Buddhist Civilization under a newly established

Department of Pali and Buddhist Civilization. In 1972, all Departments associated with Buddhist Studies were shifted to the

Vidyalankara Campus ( now University of Kelaniya). In 1978, restoration of Buddhist Studies at the University of Peradeniya was

affected under a new name called the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies. To this day, the Department continues the tradition of

offering undergraduate and postgraduate Degree programmes to local and foreign students.

BUDDHIST STUDIES

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 BST 101 Early History of Buddhism -

BST 102 Introduction to the Teaching of Buddhism -

200 BST 201 History of Buddhism in India (Post Asokan) -

BST 202/

PST 202

Background to Early Buddhism -

BST 203 Development of Buddhist Doctrines I (Theravada) -

BST 204 Buddhist Literature I -

BST 210 Development of Buddhist Doctrines II (Non

Theravada)

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BST 211 Social and Political Philosophy of Buddhism -

BST 212 Early Buddhism -

BST 213 Element of Buddhist Art -

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300 BST 301 Buddhist Ethics -

BST 302 Early Buddhist Monastic Institutions -

BST 303 Rites and Ceremonies in Buddhism -

BST 310 Buddhism and Problems of Philosophy -

BST 311 Contemporary Buddhism -

BST 312 Expansion of Buddhism (South-East Asia) -

BST 313

/PST 315

Abhidhamma I -

BST 314 Life of the Buddha -

BST 315

/PST 314

Textual Criticism -

BST 316/

PST 316

Abhidhamma II BST 313

BST 317 Buddhist Mythology -

BST 318 Buddhism and Gender Issues -

400 BST 401 Impact of Buddhism on the Culture of

Sri Lanka

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BST 402/

PST 414

Buddhist Psychology -

BST 410 Buddhist Logic and Epistemology -

BST 411 Asian Buddhist Art -

BST 413 Early Mahayana Schools of Buddhism -

BST 414 Buddhism and World Religions -

BST415/

PST 415

Buddhist Mental Culture -

BST 416 Buddhism and Popular Religious Cults -

BST 417 Buddhism and Society -

BST 498 Dissertation I -

BST 499 Dissertation II BST 498

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PALI

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100 PST 101 Prescribed Texts and Unspecified Texts -

PST 102 Prescribed Texts, Fundamental Grammar and

Pali Syntax

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200 PST 201 Prescribed Texts - PST 202/

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Background to Early Buddhism -

PST 203 Theravada Vinaya - PST 204 Methodology for Pali Studies - PST 210 Unspecified Texts, Prose Composition and

History of Pali Literature I

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PST 211 Prescribed Texts and Grammar - PST 212/

BST 212

Early Buddhism -

PST 213/

BST 211

Social and Political Philosophy -

300 PST 301 Prescribed Texts - PST 302 Unspecified texts, Prose Composition and

History of Pali Literature II

PST 210

PST 303 Historical Pali Grammar - PST 310 Prescribed Texts - PST 311 Pali Commentarial Traditions - PST 312 Introduction to Sanskrit - PST 313 Introduction to Pali Language - PST 314/

BST 315

Textual Criticism -

PST 315/

BST 313

Abhidhamma I -

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400 PST 401 Prescribed Texts - PST 402 Prakrit and Buddhist Sanskrit Texts PST 312

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Buddhist Psychology -

PST 415/

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Buddhist Mental Culture -

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Head of the Department: Dr. D.D.K.S Karunanayake Phone:081-2392650

The Department of Philosophy and Psychology was one of the first departments in the University of Ceylon located within the Faculty

of Oriental Studies. The Department was relocated to Peradeniya in 1952 as part of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

The Department focuses on the teaching of both Western and Eastern philosophies of different periods. At present, the Department

offers students the opportunity to read for a Special or General Degree and postgraduate diplomas and degrees in Philosophy. In 1990,

under the headship of Dr. R. D. Gunaratne, a Special Degree programme in Psychology was introduced. Students can offer philosophy

courses in all three mediums, while the Psychology Special Degree is only offered in the English medium. The Department focuses

on producing a graduate that is equipped with the necessary knowledge, skill, attitudes and moral and ethical outlook that would make

them productive citizens of Sri Lanka.

PHILOSOPHY

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100 FND 102 Logic -

PHY 101 Problems and Issues in Philosophy -

PHY 102 History of Philosophy – Indian and Western -

200 PHY 201 Logic and Logical Theory -

PHY 202 Introduction to Psychology I -

PHY 203 Philosophy of Immanuel Kant -

PHY 204 Greek Philosophy -

PHY 205 Textual Approach to Buddhism and Indian

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PHY 206 Introduction to Psychology II PHY 202

PHY 207 Scientific Method -

PHY 208 Medieval and Islamic Philosophy -

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300 PHY 301 Contemporary Analytical Philosophy -

PHY 302 Theory of Knowledge -

PHY 303 Theories and Concepts in Ethics -

PHY 304 Buddhism and Indian Philosophy -

PHY 305 Modern Philosophy -

PHY 307 Applied Ethics -

PHY 308 Contemporary Continental Philosophy -

400 PHY 401 Post Modern Philosophy -

PHY 402 Far Eastern thought -

PHY 403 Philosophy of Marxism -

PHY 404 Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics -

PHY 405 Philosophy of Science -

PHY 406 Philosophy of Religion -

PHY 407 Methodology of the Social Sciences -

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PHY 409 Manifestation of Power -

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100 PSY 101 History of Psychology -

PSY102 Biological Foundations of Human Behaviour -

200 PSY 201 Methodology I -

PSY 202 Test and Measurement I -

PSY 203 Cognitive Psychology -

PSY 204 Emotion and Motivation -

PSY205 Methodology II PSY 201

PSY206 Test and Measurement II PSY 202

PSY207 Cognitive Psychology II PSY 203

PSY208 Psychology of Personality PSY 204

300 PSY 301 Buddhist Psychology I -

PSY 302 Developmental Psychology -

PSY 303 Social Psychology -

PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology I -

PSY305 Organizational Psychology -

PSY306 Developmental Psychology-Transition to

Childhood

PSY 302

PSY307 Buddhist Psychology PSY 301

PSY308 Abnormal Psychology II PSY 304

400 PSY 401 Developmental Psychology – Transition to

Adolescence

PSY 302, PSY 306

PSY 402 Counselling Psychology I -

PSY 403 Applied Psychology -

PSY 498 Dissertation I -

PSY405 Advanced Studies in Personality PSY 208

PSY406 Counselling Psychology II PSY 402

PSY407 Applied Psychology II PSY 403

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Head of the Department: Dr.M.W.A.G. Withanawasam Phone:081-2392626

The Department of Political Science at Peradeniya is the first such department to be established in a university in Sri Lanka. However,

even before its establishment as a fully-fledged department in 1980, several courses in political science were offered in the Special

Degree programme in Economics. In 1969 the Chair of Political Science was created within the Department of Economics to facilitate

further development of the subject. Soon separate General and Special Degree programmes in political science became available, and

students were admitted for postgraduate degrees in the subject.

In line with new developments in the subject, there was a gradual shift of emphasis towards studying more dynamic aspects of politics.

Public administration, international relations, and comparative government were offered as special options. Towards the end of the

1990s new courses on gender, conflict resolution, human rights, and political violence and terrorism were added to the departmental

curriculum. Today, this Department has become the focal point in the study of political science in the country, providing guidance

and resource persons in the preparation of syllabuses, textbooks, and a range of examinations. It is not surprising that most of the

political science teachers of other Sri Lankan universities are drawn from among the products of Peradeniya. With a considerable

number of postgraduate students and a senior staff with research experience, the Department now lays great emphasis on research. It

is also relevant to note that the Department offers opportunities for visiting researchers.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 PSC 101 State, Government & People -

PSC 102 Philosophy of Politics -

200 PSC 201 Practice of Modern Government -

PSC 202 Civics & Citizenship -

PSC 203 Theory & Practice of International Politics -

PSC 204 Introduction to Public Administration & Management -

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PSC 205 Concept of of Managing State Behaviour -

PSC 206 Government & Power -

PSC 207 Constitutional System & Politics in Sri Lanka -

PSC 208 Elements of Public Policy -

300 PSC 301 Conflict Analysis: Theory and Issues -

PSC 302 Conflict Analysis: Case Studies -

PSC 303 Comparative Politics PSC 101/102

PSC 304 Comparative Government

PSC 305 International Organization PSC 205/206

PSC 306 The United Nations Systems -

PSC 307 Theories of Public Policy PSC 203/204

PSC 308 Bureaucracy in Contemporary Democracies -

PSC 309 Gender and Power -

PSC 310 Gender and Politics in Sri Lanka -

PSC 311 Human Rights -

PSC 312 Political Sociology -

PSC 313 Political Sociology: Issues, Events and Trends -

400 PSC 401 Modern Political Ideologies and Concepts PS C 301/302

PSC 402 The Politics of Developing Areas -

PSC 403 Liberalism and Socialism -

PSC 404 Issues in Sri Lankan Politics -

PSC 405 Current Issues in World Politics PSC 305/306

PSC 406 Political System in China and Japan PSC 303/304

PSC 407 Comparative Public Administration PSC 307/308

PSC 408 Development Administration -

PSC 409 Foreign Policy of Sri Lanka -

PSC 410 Politics of South Asia -

PSC 498 Dissertation I -

PSC 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Dr. W.D.S.K. Premasiri Phone:081-2392548

Sinhala studies at the University date back to the time of the University College in the 1920s. Initially, Sinhala, Pali, and Sanskrit

were taught in one department. In 1942, when the University of Ceylon was established, Sinhala studies were brought under a separate

department. The history of language and classical texts were the main focus at the time. Subsequently, a course on culture, which

focused on folk art and culture, in addition to classical art, was introduced. With the shift to Peradeniya, modern linguistics, and more

importantly, the study of modern literature were also included in the curriculum. In the mid 1950s the focus of the Department was

the study of modern fiction, poetry, theatre and has recently introduced translation studies and Tamil literature too. The Department

of Sinhala at Peradeniya pioneered the teaching of Sinhala to foreign students. In the recent past, postgraduate courses, too, including

MA and M Phil programmes, have been introduced to the Department’s curriculum.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 SLS 101 Introduction to Literature 'S' or above for A/L

Sinhala

SLS 102 Introduction to Language do

200 SLS 201 Classical Sinhala Prose B+ or above for 100

level

SLS 202 Eastern and Western Dramatic

Traditions and Sinhala Drama

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SLS 203 Research Methods and Textual Editing do

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SLS 204 Sinhala Culture I : From Pre-historic

Times to Kurunegala Period

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SLS 205 Creative Writing do

SLS 206 Modern Literary Sinhala do

SLS 207 Sinhala Poetry: from 19th Century to

the Present

do

SLS 208 Sinhala Textual Studies do

SLS 209 Mass Communication and Journalism do

SLS 210 Theories of Translation do

300 SLS 301 Sigiri Gi and Gi Poetry Passing 200 level

SLS 302 Sinhala Fiction: Short Stories do

SLS 303 Descriptive Linguistics do

SLS 304 An Introduction to Modern Western

Literary Theory and Criticism

do

SLS 305 Sinhala Culture II: Gampola to the

Present

do

SLS 306 Sinhala Fiction do

SLS 307 Western Literary Theory and Criticism do

SLS 308 Sinhala Poetry from Gampola to the

End of Kandyan Period

do

SLS 309 Sinhala Prose from the End of the

Kurunegala Period to the Beginning of

the 20th Century

do

SLS 310 Translation Theories and Practical

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SLS 311 Modern Sinhala Prose: Non-Fictional do

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SLS 312 Introduction to Tamil Literature do

400 Level SLS 401 Sinhala Exegetical Literature Passing 300 level

SLS 402 Historical Linguistics and History of

Sinhala Language

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SLS 403 Epigraphy and Sinhala Inscriptions do

SLS 404 Comparative Literature do

SLS 405 Principles of Aesthetics and Art of the

East and the West

do

SLS 406 Sanskrit Literary Theory do

SLS 407 Sinhala Folklore and Folk Beliefs do

SLS 408 Sinhala Vocabulary Studies do

SLS 409 Sidat Sangarawa and Later

Grammatical Works

do

SLS 410 Cultural and Social Study of Literature do

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SLS 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Prof. H.M.D.R. Herath Phone:081-2392610

Since its establishment in 1947, the Department of Sociology has been the largest and the best-known Sociology Department within

the University system in Sri Lanka. At present, the Department is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Arts with

well over 1000 students following Special and General Degree programmes and annually over 80 students registering for

postgraduate degree programmes. This is the only Sociology Department within the entire university system in Sri Lanka that

teaches in all three mediums. Among the pioneering sociologists associated with the Department were Bryce Ryan, Gananath

Obeyesekere, S.J. Tambiah, Ralph Pieris, Laksiri Jayasuriya, Nur Yalman, E.R. Leach, H.L.Seneviratne and Kitsiri Malalgoda. At

present, the Department functions with its full strength of well known senior professors, professors, and senior lecturers with PhDs.

Further, the Department has a well developed audio visual unit, computer lab and library.

The teaching and research programmes of the Department have had a strong academic orientation in the past. Recent changes in the

curriculum and research activities of the staff indicate a deep concern with high priority national issues such as poverty,

development, health, environment, conflict resolution, development induced resettlement and disaster management. At present, the

Department is planning to introduce a Special Degree in social work in collaboration with international universities. In 2004, the

Department came first in a nationwide competition for awards for improving the quality and relevance of undergraduate education

under the World Bank funded IRQUE project. Under this project, the Department embarked on a programme for curriculum and

infrastructure development, creating partnerships with development agencies, introducing internships for students and postgraduate

training for staff.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology -

SOC 102 Sri Lankan Society -

200 SOC 201 Sociological Perspectives -

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SOC 202 Social Institutions: A Comparative Study -

SOC 203 Social Psychology -

SOC 204 Introduction to Social Research -

SOC 205 Sociology of Family -

SOC 206 Population and Society -

SOC 207 Social Stratification and Social Mobility -

SOC 208 Sociology of Reproductive Health -

SOC 209 Sociology of Management -

SOC 211 Sociology of Youth -

SOC 212 Community Development -

SOC 213 Cultural Anthropology -

SOC 217 Gender and Society -

SOC 218 Introduction to Criminology -

300 SOC 301 Foundation of Sociological Theory -

SOC 302 Advanced Research Methods in Sociology SOC 204

SOC 303 Applied Sociology -

SOC 305 Introduction to Computing in Sociology -

SOC 306 Contemporary Social Issues -

SOC 307 Rural Sociology -

SOC 308 Culture and Communication -

SOC 310 Environmental Sociology -

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SOC 311 Medical Anthropology -

SOC 312 Medical Sociology -

SOC 313 Sociology of Ageing -

SOC 314 Participatory Research and Planning -

SOC 315 Sociology of Violence and Conflict Management. -

SOC 317 Statistical Methods in Sociology -

SOC 318 Population and Development -

SOC 321 Sociology of Development -

400 SOC 401 Advanced Sociological Theory -

SOC 402 Ethnicity and Conflict Resolution -

SOC 404 Sociology of South Asia -

SOC 406 Sociology of Religion -

SOC 408 Sociology of Education -

SOC 409 Sociology of Knowledge -

SOC 410 Industrial Sociology -

SOC 416 Social Work and Social Welfare -

SOC 418 Sociology of Migration -

SOC 419 Social Policy and Planning SOC 321

SOC 421 Agricultural Sociology -

SOC 498 Dissertation I -

SOC 499 Dissertation II -

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Head of the Department: Prof. V. Maheswaran Phone:081-2392545 The Department of Tamil is one of the oldest departments of the University of Peradeniya. The eminent Tamil scholar Swami

Vipulananda was appointed as the first Professor of Tamil in 1943. Subsequent academics in the Department helped develop it into a

reputed centre of Tamil studies in Sri Lanka, and in South Asia. The Department of Tamil has over the years produced a number of

Tamil scholars, literary critics, creative writers, journalists and public administrators whose achievements have been recognized

within and outside Sri Lanka.

The Department offers undergraduate courses in Tamil and Hindu Civilization as well as postgraduate courses leading to the degrees

of MA, MPhil, and PhD. In addition to this the Department offers Tamil courses as second Language to non Tamil speaking students

and has been conducting a radio program at Kandurata service called Kalai Amudam since 2007.

Currently, the Department has eight staff members with postgraduate qualifications. In addition, the Department is supported by well-

known Tamil professors from all over the country for teaching and evaluation. The Department organizes an outreach fieldwork

programme for 3rd and 4th year students, annually. The Department also organizes a monthly seminar for the benefit of staff members

as well as final year students. In addition to this scholars from overseas are invited to deliver lectures for a seminar series. Moreover,

the Department organizes the annual national seminar on Tamilology. Academic members of the Department actively participate in

national and international seminars and present research papers and publish articles in various research journals and books.

LEVEL COURSE

CODE


100 TLG 101 Introduction to Tamil Language and Functional Grammar -

TLG 102 Introduction to Tamil Literature -

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FND 103 Writing Skills (Tamil Medium) -

HIN 101 The Sources of Hindu Tradition -

HIN 102 History of Hindu Religion - Introduction -

200 TLG 201 Grammar of Modern Tamil: Phonology and Morphology -

TLG 202 The Development of Modern Tamil Poetry -

TLG 203 Practical Criticism and Literary Appreciation -

TLG 204 The Short Story in Tamil: Its Origin and

Development

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TLG 205 Modern Tamil Syntax -

TLG 206 Landmarks in the Development of the Tamil Novel -

TLG 207 Tamil Drama and Theatre -

TLG 208 Folk Literature and Folk Literary Studies in Tamil -

HIN 201 Philosophy of Upanishads -

HIN 202 History of Hinduism in Sri Lanka -

HIN 203 Non – Agamic Traditions in Hinduism -

HIN 204 A Special Study of Prescribed Authors -

HIN 205 Bhakthi Movement in North India -

HIN 206 Hindu Ritual and Religious Practices -

HIN 207 The Philosophy of the Vedanda -

HIN 208 Hindu Reformers and Modern Hinduism -

300 TLG 301 Sangam Poetry and Poetics -

TLG 302 Modern Literary and Critical Theories -

TLG 303 Didactic Literature in Tamil -

TLG 304 Bhakthi Movement and Devotional Poetry in Tamil -

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TLG 305 Epic Poetry in Tamil -

TLG 306 Islam, Christianity and Tamil Literary Tradition -

TLG 307 History of Tamil Language -

TLG 308 Tamil Prosody and Alankara -

HIN 301 The Cults of Hinduism -

HIN 302 The Bhakthi Movement in South India -

HIN 303 The Saiva Sidhantha -

HIN 304 Hindu Agamas -

HIN 305 Prescribed Texts -

HIN 306 Hindu Political Thought -

HIN 307 Hindu Civilization in South East Asia -

HIN 308 Hindu Art and Architecture -

400 TLG 401 History of Tamil Research -

TLG 402 Linguistic and Tamil Grammatical Tradition -

TLG 403 Development of Tamil Literature in Sri Lanka -

TLG 404 History of Literary Criticism in Tamil -

TLG 405 Modernization of Tamil Language : Problems and Prospects -

TLG 406 Social and Cultural History of Tamil -

TLG 407 Tamil Paleography and Inscription -

TLG 498 Dissertation I -

TLG 499 Dissertation II -

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The Faculty of Arts has arranged a comprehensive academic programme in Management for Arts students through the Department

of Management Studies, Faculty of Management. information on the programme is given below.

1. Bachelor of Commerce (Special) Degree Programme

The B.Com degree programme is offered to a batch of 50 students in total in Sinhala, Tamil and English mediums by the Faculty of

Management. The first year students who wish to enter the B.Com degree programmme are required to register for the 100 Level

Management courses, 100 Level ECN courses and 100 Level FND courses in Mathematics during both the semesters in their first

year. Students for the B.Com degree programme will be selected during the first week of the second year based on the performance

in the subjects mentioned above. The selection criteria will be announced and applications will be called by the Department of

Management Studies, Faculty of Management. The selections will be announced on appropriate notice boards in the Faculty of

Management as well as the Faculty of Arts. Those who are selected should report to the Department of Management Studies to

confirm their registration in the B.Com programme. Students should register for courses every semester at the Faculty of Arts while

teaching and examinations will be conducted by the Faculty of Management.

2. Management as a Component for the BA (General) Degree Programme

Those who follow the BA (General) degree programme of the Faculty of Arts are allowed to choose Management as a component

(as one of the three subject areas) of their study programme provided that they have offered the 100 Level Management courses

during the first year.

3. Management as By-subjects

Those who follow the BA (Special) degree programme of the Faculty of Arts are allowed to offer Management subjects as by-

subjects (subjects outside the discipline) depending on the requirement of pre-requisites and class size limitations imposed by the

Faculty of Management.

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Head - Department of Management Studies

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1 MGT 104 Business environment - 3 Elective (3)

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FND 100 Foundation Course - 3


MGT 101 Principles of Management MGT 104 3 Elective (3)

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2 MGT 215 Financial Accounting 1 - 3 Elective (3).

MGT 204 Business Mathematics - 3 NO

MGT206 Human Recourse Management - 3 Compulsory{3}

MGT207 Operations Management MGT 101 3, Elective (3)

(200 Level) Any Subject Outside Management

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MGT 220 Financial Accounting II MGT 215 3 Elective (3)

MGT 208 Business Statistics MGT204 3 NO

MGT 209 Project Management - 3 Compulsory(3)

MGT 210 Comparative Management MGT 101 3 Elective (3)

(200 Level) Any Subject Outside Management

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3 MGT 315 Marketing Management - 3 Compulsory(3)

MGT 302 Financial Management MGT 220 3 NO

MGT 304 Entrepreneurship - 3 Elective (3)

MGT 305 Cost and Management Accounting MGT 215 3 Elective (3)

MGT 311 Finance and Insurance MGT 104 NO Elective (3)

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MGT 306

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MGT 308 Applied Industrial Economics - 3 Elective (3)

MGT 310 Leadership - NO Compulsory(3)

MGT 312 Advanced Financial Accounting MGT 220 3 Elective (3)

(300 Level) Any Subject Outside Management - 3

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MGT 430 Strategic Management MGT 210 3

MGT 439 Taxation MGT 312 3

MGT 499 Independent Dissertation 1 - 3

MGT 400 Any Course from list A - 3

(400 Level) Any Subject Outside Management - 3

MGT 440 Auditing and Assurance MGT 439 3

MGT 400 Any Course from list A - 3

MGT 400 Any Course from list B -

MGT 499 Independent Dissertation 1 -

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Head of the Unit: Mr. M. Salgado Phone:081-2392544 The English Language Teaching Unit of the University of Peradeniya (ELTU) is an academic support unit and its primary

objective is to teach English to undergraduates for academic, professional and general purposes. The ELTU conducts English

courses in all the 8 faculties for almost 4500 students registered in the courses offered by the ELTU at various levels. The English

courses are conducted during the first, second and third years of the undergraduate programme in accordance with the needs of the

respective faculties. The courses conducted in the Faculty of Arts are English as a Second Language (ESL) English for Special

Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP).The vision of the ELTU is to become a centre of excellence that empowers

undergraduates with the knowledge of English. Our passion is to improve the English skills of students to function effectively in their

respective disciplines and future careers.

The main responsibility of the ELTU is to conduct English classes for new entrants to enable them to change from their mother tongue

at school level to English education at the tertiary level. Language courses start from the time undergraduates enter the university.

The first component of the English programme is approximately for 10 weeks but may vary according to individual faculty needs and

specifications. The duration of the on-going courses varies from 1-3 years. Eighty percent attendance is required for a student to be

considered eligible to sit for English examinations. The UTEL test for English has been introduced to increase English language

competencies in students.

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ESL 10 l Elementary Level

ESL 102 Elementary Level

ESL 103 Intermediate Level


ESL 105 Upper Intermediate Level


ESL 107 Advanced Level








EAP 301 All Sinhala /Tamil Medium Students

EAP 302 All Sinhala /Tamil Medium Students

EAP 303 English Medium Students

EAP 304 English Medium Students

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EAP 306 Specializing English as a Subject

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The Course Unit System is the most widely used system of organizing academic programmes in universities the world over. This

system offers greater flexibility and choice for both students and lecturers. More importantly, it is transparent, simple, clear and

precise. The Course Unit System as adopted by the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, is compatible with the Course Unit

Systems adopted, internationally. This section provides information on the Course Unit System at the Faculty of Arts.

Academic Year An academic year consists of two semesters lasting 15 weeks each. The semester timetable

may be adjusted to compensate for the loss of weekdays due to public holidays by allocating

additional days.

Audit Course A course that a student offers through an informal arrangement with a lecturer. A student is

not required to fulfill course requirements. Audit courses will not be counted for the GPA or

listed in the official transcripts.

Compulsory

Course

A course that a student in a particular degree programme must offer.

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Course Code A three digit number prefixed by three letters to represent a subject. The prefix for the

Foundation Courses is FND, and ART for faculty-wide common courses. The three digit

numbers are categorised as follows:

First year courses 100-199

Second year courses 200-299

Third year courses 300-399

Fourth year courses 400-499

Course

Unit/Course

A course unit is a complete course taught within a semester generally with three contact hours

per week. Course units can also be offered with a minimum of one contact hour or more than

three contact hours.

Credit The abstract value assigned to a course on the basis of the contact hours per week is identified

as a credit. A course which has three contact hours is a three credit course. Thus, one credit is

15 contact hours per semester. A three-credit course will have three contact hours per week

and 45 contact hours per semester. Courses offered by the Departments are generally three

credit courses. However, some departments offer courses that have fewer or more credits.

Cross-listed

Courses

Cross-listed courses are interdisciplinary courses that are listed by multiple departments.

Fieldwork

Course Credits

A course or a component of a course containing fieldwork is valued at 30 work hours being

the equivalent of one credit.

Foundation

Courses

Faculty-wide courses that all first year students are required to offer in the first and the

second semester. These are FND 101: Basic Mathematics, FND 102: Logic, FND 103:

Writing Skills, FND 114: Law and Ethics, FND 115: ICT Skills

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Grade Point

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GPA calculation:

The GPA for each student is calculated using the formula GPA=∑c1 g1/∑ c1 , where c1 and g1

are respectively the number of credits and the grade point for the ith course.

The Grade Point Average is the average of all the grade points obtained for courses. This can

be calculated for a semester or for the entire academic program. At the end of the degree

programme, pass / fail and Honours are decided by the GPA that the student has obtained.

This will be calculated to the second decimal and it is an indicator of the academic performance

of the student. The minimum GPA to pass a degree programme is 2.00.

Grade Point The actual mark (0-100) a student obtains for a particular course is calibrated into a scale

ranging from 0-4. This is used to calculate the Grade Point Average.

The corresponding letter grades of the Grade Points are as follows:

A+ = 4.00 B+= 3.30 C+= 2.30 D+= 1.30

A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 D = 1.00

A- = 3.70 B- = 2.70 C- = 1.70 E = 0.00

Incomplete

Grade

A student who was unable to take an end semester examination for medical reasons will be

given an incomplete grade for a course if the student informs the Office of the Dean within 7

days of the date of the examination. Requests should be accompanied by documentary proof.

If accepted and approved by the University Medical Officer, the Department will provide the

student with a make- up examination within a maximum time period of six weeks from the

date of the examination. After this the incomplete grade will be replaced by a grade point.

Independent

Study

An independent study is a course where a student is required to research a specific topic under

the supervision of a lecturer. The student is allowed to propose the topic, and thereafter it must

be accepted by both the lecturer concerned and the Department.

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Non-Credit

Course

A course that a student offers that is not counted when calculating a student’s GPA. However,

the student is required to complete all requirements of the course.

Optional /

Elective Course

A course that a student can choose to offer.

Prerequisites Prerequisite courses are courses that students are required to complete before offering certain

other courses.

Retaking of

Courses

If a student obtains a grade of F for a course in a semester, s/he shall retake the course when it

is offered the next academic year. As a student is only allowed a maximum of two D's those

students who obtain a D or D+ also have the option of retaking the course. Only two retake

attempts are allowed for any course, and the maximum grade obtainable on a retake is C.

If a student obtains a grade of F for an optional course s/he may substitute the failed course

with another and complete it within the stipulated minimum time period for the completion of

the degree programme.

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1. Maximum and Minimum Number of Credits: The maximum number of credits that a student can offer per semester is 18.

This does not include re-take courses. However, this includes the equivalent credit value of the non-credit (non-GPA) courses,

if taken. The minimum number of credits that a student can offer per semester is 12.

2. Registration for Courses: Students must register for courses within 7 days of the first day of the semester using the S-1 form.

2.1 Adding and Dropping of Courses: A course can be added or dropped within two weeks (14 days) of the first day of the

semester. When adding a course, the student must obtain authorisation from the lecturer and the relevant department. If a

student fails to complete a course that has not been recorded as dropped, s/he will receive an F grade for that course and it will

be counted for the GPA.

3. Undergraduate Degrees offered by the Faculty: The Faculty offers four degree programmes: Bachelor of Arts (General)

Degree, Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree, Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Degree and the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.). The

B.Com programme is offered by the Faculty of Management Studies. The LL.B. programme is offered by the Department of

Law. The Bachelor of Arts Special and General Degree programmes are offered by 16 Departments covering 24 disciplines.

4. Change of Main Discipline in the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree: Students who wish to change one of their main

disciplines must do so in the first semester of the second academic year. The two 100 level courses taken during the first year

must be replaced with two 100 level courses from the newly chosen discipline in the first and second semester respectively, of

the second year. These new courses will be considered as retakes and therefore will be subject to the conditions stipulated under

Retaking of courses listed in the Terminology section above. Requests to change one of the main disciplines should be forwarded

to the Office of the Dean within 7 days of the beginning of the first semester of the second academic year.

5. Declaration of Courses for the Special, B.Com and General Degree Programs: Students in their first year can offer four

main disciplines if they wish to do so. However, in the beginning of the first semester of the second year, students who wish to

register for the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree must declare the three main disciplines they will offer for the degree

programme. Likewise students who wish to register for the Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree must declare the disciplines that

they wish to choose from for the Special Degree programmes. The two courses of the fourth main discipline offered in the first

year will then be automatically transferred to the category of non-credit (non-GPA) courses.

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6. Declaration of Students for the Open Category: A student who is unable to complete a semester in the first academic year

will automatically be placed in the open category until such time as the student completes the necessary course requirements.

The student will be considered for the Special Degree only after she or he completes the course requirements of the first year.

Sections 10, 11 and 12 on the Completion of Degree programmes, Extensions and Leave of Absence will be applicable to such

students.

7. Credit Transfers: Credit transfers are allowed only from national and international universities that have an equivalent course

unit system. However, departmental recommendation and Faculty Board approval are required for credit transfers. Students

must present original transcripts to be considered for credit transfers.

8. Selection for Bachelor of Arts (Special) and Bachelor of Commerce Degree Programmes: Selection of students shall be

made at the end of the first academic year. The minimum GPA to qualify for a Special Degree in any discipline is 2.3. However,

each year the departments can stipulate the necessary GPA levels for their disciplines and other requirements. Special Intake

students can only specialise in the discipline they are selected for when opting for a Special Degree. Transfer students must

have fulfilled the above and any other requirements as stipulated by the Departments of study.

9. Dissertation: Completion of the dissertation is a partial requirement to obtain the Special Degree from the Faculty of Arts. In

consideration of the level of effort required to produce it, the dissertation is valued at six credits.

10. Completion of Degree Programmes: : To obtain a Merit Pass (Class), Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree, B.Com and LL.B.

students must complete all requirements within 4 years or less. A Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree student must complete the

same within 3 years or less from the date of admission. For medical or reasons approved by the Faculty Board, the time limit

could be extended to make a student eligible for a Merit Pass. The maximum time limit to complete a Bachelor of Arts (Special)

Degree, B.Com and LL.B. Degrees without a Merit Pass (Class) is 8 and 6 years for the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree

programme. Extensions beyond the maximum time limit require the approval of the Faculty Board of Arts.

10. 1 The candidacy of students who have exceeded the maximum time period given to complete the above Degree

programmes will be automatically cancelled unless they are granted extensions by the Faculty Board as stipulated below in

section 11.

11. Extensions for the Completion of the Degree Programmes with a Class

11.1: Extensions on medical grounds: Extensions beyond three years for the Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree and four

years for Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree, B.Com, and LL.B. Degree can be granted on medical grounds. When extensions

are granted on medical grounds following approval by the Chief Medical Officer / Medical Board of the University, students

are eligible to be considered for Classes. Extensions can be granted for up to two years. A student must submit to the Office

of the Dean a medical certificate together with the request for the extension.

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11.2 Extensions on Non-medical Grounds: Requests for extensions beyond three years for the Bachelor of Arts (General)

Degree and four years for the Bachelor of Arts(Special) Degree, B.Com, and LL.B. Degree on non-medical grounds will be

considered on an individual basis by the Faculty Board to determine their acceptability. If approved, the Faculty Board will

also decide whether or not the student is eligible for Honours. Extensions will be granted only up to one year.

11.3 Extensions Beyond the Maximum Time Period: Requests for extensions beyond the maximum time (eight years for the

Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree, B.Com and LL.B. Degree programmes and six years for the Bachelor of Arts (General)

Degree) will be considered on an individual basis by the Faculty Board to determine their acceptability. Extensions can be

granted on medical or other grounds, but students will not be eligible for a Merit Pass. Extensions can be granted only up to

one year.

11.4 All requests for extensions must be submitted on the S-9 form with the relevant documentation, authorization and

supporting evidence, if any.

11.5 When extensions are granted and approved by the Faculty Board, eligibility for a Merit Pass (Class) shall be clearly stated

in the decision and the student shall be informed of the decision in writing by the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Faculty.

11.6 A student who takes more than 4 years to complete the Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree and more than 3 years for the

Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree will not be eligible for residential facilities and financial aid provided by the University.

12. Leave of Absence: If a student wishes, s/he can take a leave of absence from the academic programme. The student must

apply in writing to the Dean of the Faculty using the S-9 form, preferably before the commencement of the semester, but no

later than the end of the second week. When the request is granted, the student must finish the Degree programme within the

stipulated time period to obtain the degree and to qualify for a merit pass (refer to 10, 11 above), unless the leave of absence is

on medical or other grounds which are acceptable to the Faculty Board. Leave of absence can be granted for a maximum of

two semesters taken either together or separately. The period of leave granted will be exempted from the stipulated duration

allowed for an academic programme.

13. Withdrawal from the Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree Programme: If a student wishes to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts

(General) Degree, s/he shall notify the Dean of the Faculty through the relevant Department two weeks before the beginning of

the first semester of the third academic year. The student must finish all the credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

(General) Degree. This regulation is not applicable to LL.B. Degree students.

14. ESL (English as a Second Language) Programme: All students (except LL.B.) must offer and pass the required number of

courses in ESL as a partial requirement to complete the degree. The Grade Points of ESL courses will not be added to calculate

the GPA and hence all ESL courses are considered non-credit courses. Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree students must take a

total of 6 hours per week per semester in the first year, 4 hours per week per semester in the second year, and 4 hours per week

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per semester in the third year. Bachelor of Arts (General) Degree students must take 6 hours per week per semester in the first

year, 4 hours per week per semester in the second year.

14.1. Re-take of failed ESL courses: Refer to Retaking of Courses in Terminology.

15. Provision of Transcripts to Students: All students will be provided with a current transcript for every semester by the Office

of the Dean. The transcript will include the course code, title of the course, letter grade and the grade points for credit and

non-credit courses. The transcript will also have a legend that explains the grades, GPA, and other necessary details. At the

end of the degree programme, a full transcript will be provided with the above details and the final GPA and Class (if any).

An official University transcript (for semester or full degree programme) can be requested from the Office of the Dean. A fee

will be charged for this service.

15.1: Attendance: In line with University regulations, the Faculty requires 80% attendance for all components of a course.

The lecturer shall sign the semester-end examination application during the last week of the course authorizing the student to

take the examination. The lecturer shall maintain records of attendance at lectures and/or discussion classes and information

regarding assignments, etc.

16. Award of Honours on Completion of the Degree Programme (all): A student who has fulfilled all the requirements for a

degree programme shall be awarded Honours, if the student fulfills the following levels of GPA, subject to other regulations.

DEGREE CUT-OFFS FGPA

First Class 3.70

Second Class (Upper) 3.30

Second Class (Lower) 3.00

Pass 2.00

Fail < 2.00

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Students are required to be familiar with the By-Laws in the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and the contents of the Prohibition

of Ragging and other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act, No. 20 of 998.

The University of Peradeniya strictly adheres to the particulars listed below in the University Student Charter of 2012 of the

University Grants Commission (UGC), and requires all students to be familiar with the content in the University Student

Charter 2012. University Grants Commission, Colombo, 2012, p. 30-38 under the following headings:

1. Unethical and Unlawful Activities that are Prohibited in Universities:

a. Plagiarism and Cheating

b. Disorderly Conduct, Dissent and Protests

c. Disrespect and Non-compliance

d. Wrongful Utilization of Goods, Services or Information

e. Unauthorized Collection of Funds

f. Solicitation

g. Possession and Consumption of Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco within the University Premises

h. Gambling

i. Harassment/Violence

j. Hazing/Ragging

k. Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct

l. Theft

m. Vandalism

n. Unauthorized Entry

2. Co-operation with Authorities and Committees of Inquiry

3. Right of Appeal

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During the academic programme outstanding performances of students are recognized by the University by awarding

scholarships and awards in almost all the disciplines. These are awarded from the first year onwards.

Departmental Scholarships, Prizes, and Awards of the Faculty of Arts for Outstanding Performances at

100 Level Examinations.

DEPARTMENT TITLE SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE AWARD

Classical

Languages

Mervyn Kulathilaka

Prize for

Greek/Western

Classical

Culture/Greek and

Roman Studies

-

Awarded to the student who

shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark) in

Greek/Greek and Roman

Studies (100 level).

Dr. George H.

Wickramanayake

Memorial Scholarship

for Greek, Latin or

Greek and Roman

Studies

(Special Degree)

Awarded to the best

student specializing in

Greek, Latin or Greek

and Roman Studies at

the end of the first year.

Murugaser Tambyah

Memorial Prize for

Sanskrit


shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark for SKT 101

and SKT 102) in Sanskrit.

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Economics I. D. S. Weerawardena

Memorial Prize for

Economics


shows the greatest

competence in Economics

(highest average marks in

ECN 101 and ECN 102).

Merchant Bank of Sri

Lanka Ltd.

Scholarship for

Economics.

Awarded to the student

who shows the greatest

competence and scores

the highest average mark

(65% or more) in ECN

101 and ECN 102 and

enrolls in the Special

Degree Program in

Economics

Jubilee Scholarship

presented by the Bank

of Ceylon



competence in

Economics (highest

average marks in ECN

101 and ECN 102)

English Leigh Smith Prize for

English Awarded to the student who

shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate marks for ENG

101 and ENG 102) in

English.

Pettah Library Prize

for English Awarded to the student who

shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark for ENG 101

and ENG 102) in English.

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Geography Ginige Cooke

Memorial Prize for

Geography


shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark for GGY101

and GGY102) in Geography.

Peradeniya Art Fund

Prize for Geography

Awarded to the candidate

who scores the highest

average mark (60% or more)

in GGY 101 and GGY 102.

Enright Memorial

Prize in Geography Awarded to the student who

obtains the highest average

mark (60% or more) in GGY

101 and GGY 102.

History C.W. Nicholas

Scholarship in History


who obtains the highest

average marks in HIS

101 and HIS 102 and a

viva- voce examination,

and who has opted to

follow the Special

Degree course in

History.

Ashoka History Prize


shows greatest competence

in History (Highest average

marks in HIS 101 and HIS

102).

Senarat Paranavithana

Scholarship for

History


shows greatest competence

in History (Highest average

marks in HIS 101 and HIS

102).

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Pali and Buddhist

Studies

Rev. Siri Piyasiritissa

Prize for Buddhist

Studies


obtains a pass in both BST

101 and BST 102 with an

average over 60% or more

and whose parental income

is below Rs. 4800/-. If the

eligible student is Buddhist

clergy, parental income may

not be considered.

Esmi Perera Award

for Buddhist Clergy

(Book Award)

Awarded to

the student

who obtains

an average

mark of 60%

or more for

BST 101 and

BST 102.

Mudaliyar

Waidyasekara Prize

for Pali


shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark for PST 101

and PST 102) in Pali.

Philosophy and

Psychology

Ibrahim Jafferjie


for Philosophy


who obtains the highest

mark in Philosophy

(PHY 101 and PHY

102).

Sinhala D.R. Wijewardana

Prize for Sinhala


shows the greatest

competence (highest

aggregate mark for SLS 101

and SLS 102) in Sinhala.

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Prof. D.D. Saram

Memorial Prize for

Sinhala


selected from among those

students opting to do the

Sinhala Special Degree and

who has obtained the highest

average mark of 65% or

more in Sinhala (SLS 101

and SLS 102).

Prize for Sinhala

endowed by Delduwe

Dharmarathana

Mahanayake Thero


shows the greatest

competence in Sinhala.

Tamil

Francis Kingsbury

Prize for Tamil


shows the greatest

competence in Tamil

(Highest aggregate marks in

TLG 101 and TLG 102)

Kanapathipillai


for Tamil


who offers Tamil as a

subject (TLG 101 and

TLG 102) and received

an average mark of 50%

or more for TLG 101

and TLG 102.

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University Scholarships and Prizes of the Faculty of Arts for Outstanding Performance at

100 Level Examinations

TITLE SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE

M.F. Khan Prize for

Greatest

Competence



competence and

aggregate marks over all

courses at the end of 2nd

Semester Final

Examination

Morontuduwe Sri

Dhammananda

Scholarship for

Buddhist Monks and

Dasasil Mathas

Awarded to the Buddhist monk / Dasasil Matha

who scores the highest average mark (60% or

more) in Pali, Buddhist Studies and Sanskrit (101

and 102). The scholarship shall be awarded to

those reading for the Special Degree in Pali,

Buddhist Studies and Sanskrit.

Peradeniya Hindu

Temple Scholarship

for Hindu

Civilization

Awarded to the student who scores the highest

average mark (not less than 60%) for Hindu

Civilization (HIN 101 and HIN 102) with an

overall average of not less than 55% in the three

main subjects.

University

Scholarships

Awarded to the (3) students who secure the First,

Second and Third places in Aggregate Marks

scored for both semesters of the first year.

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The Faculty and the University offer overseas scholarships to undergraduates with several foreign universities.

Erasmus Mundus Action 2

For details please visit: http://www.areas.polito.it

Experts 4Asia

For details please visit: http://www.expertsasia.eu/index.asp

Fukuoka Women’s University, Japan

The scholarship programme of the Fukuoka Women’s University, Japan, offers long and short-term study programmes

every year. Students may choose courses for either one –year or one semester (Starting April or September in a calendar

year). This scholarship is available to female students only.

Duly completed application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to the Office of the Dean. The deadline

for submitting applications will be posted on departmental and Faculty notice boards.

For more information please contact the International Program Coordinators: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Hokkaido University Short-Term Exchange Program (HUSTEP)

A brochure containing details of the scholarship program can be obtained at the Office of the Dean. Application forms and

other documents can be downloaded from the HUSTEP website: http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/hustep/ Duly completed

application forms and supporting documents should be submitted to the Office of the Dean. The deadline for submitting

applications will be posted on departmental and Faculty notice boards.

Saga University Program for Academic Exchange (SPACE)

This scholarship is available for undergraduates who have completed at least two years of study in the Faculty of Arts.

Even though courses at Saga University are generally offered in English, students with Japanese language proficiency may

follow the study programme in Japanese. For application forms and details please visit: http://www.irdc.saga-

u.ac.jp/en/interest/space.html

Global Korea Scholarship (Dongguh University)

Details of this scholarship will be posted on notice boards in the Faculty.

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MEALS

The following are the food outlets within the premises of the Faculty of Arts. Residential students may also purchase their

meals from the canteens in their Halls of Residence at subsidized rates.

Name Location

Arts Faculty Canteen New Canteen Building

World University Service Canteen WUS Building

Milk Bar (Sarasavi Kirihala) Behind the Kannangara Building

HALLS OF RESIDENCE

The University of Peradeniya provides accommodation in sixteen on-campus and off-campus halls of residence to about 4,000

undergraduate students selected on the basis of the distance to the University from their permanent residence and on medical

grounds. Other undergraduates and all postgraduate students are expected to find their own accommodation in the vicinity,

and information on reasonably priced private accommodation is provided on request by the Student Services Branch.

Halls are managed by a Warden from the academic staff of the University. S/he is assisted by a resident fulltime Sub Warden

and a Senior Academic Sub-Warden and several other academic Sub-Wardens. In addition, there are other academic staff

members living in halls who assist in the administration and the maintenance of student welfare.

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On Campus Hostel Facilities for Male Undergraduates

Name of the Hall Telephone Address

Arunachalam Hall Intercom 2122 On Galaha Road

Akbar - Nell Hall Intercom 2123 On Gampola Road near the Engineering

Faculty

Bhikku Hostel - Lake House Hall Intercom 2033 on Gampola Road

Bhikku Hostel - Kehelpannala

Hall

Intercom 2031 on Gampola Road

Hindagala Hall Intercom 2089 on Galaha Road

James Peiris Hall Intercom 2125 on Galaha Road

Jayathillake Hall Intercom 2126 on Galaha Road

New Akbar Hall Intercom 2105 on Gampola Raod near the Engineering

Faculty

Marcus Fernando Hall Intercom 2128 on the hill above the Buddhist Temple

Marrs Hall Intercom 2127 on the road on the left at the junction in

front of Wijayawardhana Hall Sarasavi Uyana Hall Intercom 2188 On Rajawatta Road

Sir Ivor Jennings Hall Intercom 2130 Udaperadeniya Road

On Campus Hostel Facilities for Female Undergraduates

Name of the Hall Telephone Location

Hilda Obeyesekera Hall Intercom 2124 On Galaha Road

Ramanathan Hall Intercom 2129 On Galaha Road

Sangamitta Hall Intercom 2038 On Galaha Road

Wijayawardhana Hall Intercom 2131 On Galaha Road

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SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

Professor D.P.M. Weerakkody Resource Unit for Special Needs Students (WRUSNS)

Known formerly as The Special Needs Resource Unit, the Professor D.P.M. Weerakkody Resource Unit for Special Needs

Students, was established in November 2004. Late Professor D.P.M. Weerakkody of the Department of Classical Languages

who was also a vision impaired person was the architect of this Unit and worked as the founder Director of the Unit when

it was established utilizing IBG-Funding. He has trained an IT graduate with physical disability to serve as the Academic

Coordinator of the Centre. Prof. Weerakkody’s personal devotion brought many well-wishers and donors to continue the

Unit. Since the termination of IBG funds the Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya (AAUP) and Alumni

Association Chapters in Colombo and Australia have been sources of strength for the Unit as they provide funds and

equipment to continue the services. During its nine years of existence, the WRUSNS has provided, and continues to provide,

the following facilities to students with special needs within the University, especially the students of the Faculty of Arts:

ICT Instruction to Special Needs Students

Within a span of nine years the WRUSNS has provided ICT instruction to 43 students with special needs. This service is

provided for 20 students at present.

Textbooks and Study Material in Accessible Formats (Braille and Digital Talking Books (DTB)

In the last nine years, the WRUSNS has produced around 65 Digital Talking Books providing more than 3000 hours of

playback material. These include 47 books in Sinhala, 10 in Tamil and 08 in English (fully synchronized).

Personal Reader Service A personal reader service is provided to visually impaired students.

Provision of Study Equipment and Special Devices The following is provided by the Unit whenever donations are received: Braille machines, talking book players, cassette

and digital voice recorders, one-hand keyboards, magnifying glasses, spectacles and contact lenses, wheelchairs and USB

pen drives.

Opportunities for Work Experience and Financial Assistance (for Medical Travel, Dissertation expenses) WRUSNS covers expenses relating to travel for medical purposes, and costs involved in dissertation writing whenever

donations are received for this purpose.

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Forward and Backward Braille Translation Service in Sinhala

By the kind courtesy of the Jinasena Group we have introduced a translation service using Braille display and translation

software. Forward translation (print to braille) enables vision-impaired students, for example, to read in Braille, articles from

the Sinhala daily newspapers, while backward translation (Braille to print) enables them to write, using a Braille keyboard,

documents such as assignments and letters which can be read by sighted persons.

Braille Machines : used for exams and writing assignments

Braille Emboss : used to create examination papers

Computers: workstations are available.

Services

The following services are available to all differently-abled students registered at the University of Peradeniya. However,

these services are not restricted to the differently-abled students and are available to all students at the University of

Peradeniya upon request:

1. Reader services.

2. Financial and equipment assistance from time to time (by courtesy of the Alumni Association of the University of

Peradeniya)

3. A generous donor provides a meal and other amenities twice a month to all differently-abled students in the

Faculty of Arts.

Contact information

Dr. Leena Seneheweera,

Academic Coordinator Phone : 081-239-2560 (Direct)

2560 (Intercom)

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health Centre

The Health Centre is a curative and preventive health care delivery unit, headed by the Chief Medical Officer. This service

consists of an out-patient department (OPD), in-patient treatment facilities, including an infectious diseases ward and a public

health section all of which are geared to serve resident and non-resident students, employees, and their families. The

preventive health section, under the supervision of public health inspectors, manages disinfection, cleaning, epidemiological

work, vector control, food hygiene, waste disposal, environmental sanitation, water supply sanitation and health education.1

Location : At the furthest end of the road running alongside and behind the Sangamitta Hall of Residence,

another entrance from near Hilda Obeyesekera Hall.

Contact Information

Chief Medical Officer Dr. P.M.A Samarakkody

Phone 081-238-8152 (Direct)

2024 (Intercom)

2028 (Intercom: Office/Lab)

2022, 2026 (Female Wards/Pharmacy)

Opening Hours 8.30am - 4.30pm including Saturdays (OPD)

1Source: Annual Report of the University of Peradeniya (2012)

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STUDENT SERVICES AND REGISTRATION DIVISION

Student Services Branch coordinates activities with all faculties and other service units of this University in order to provide

various types of services for students. This Division assigns hostel facilities to students and coordinates the payment of

Mahapola and bursaries on time.2

Contact Information:

Mr. Ariyarathne Punchihewa

Deputy Registrar


2431 (Intercom), Office 2322 (Intercom)

STUDENT AFFAIRS - FACULTY OF ARTS

2Source: ibid.

Coordinator

Dr. Namali Kumari Handagama

Department of Philosophy and Psychology

077-5767182/ 071-0935787 [email protected]

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MARSHALS DIVISION

Marshals Unit consists of two Chief Marshals and four Marshals. The main function of the Marshals is to maintain discipline

of students by keeping vigilance on their activities and behavior at the Faculties, Centres, Gymnasium, Playground and Halls

under the direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.3


081-239-2423 (Direct)

2423 (Intercom)

077-599-6290 (Mr. W.A.A Werahara-Chief Marshal) 078-736-3780 (Ms. S.M.D.N.K Senevirathna)

071-439-5666 (Mr. R. Gajaweera) 071-829-3887 (Mr. H.M.C.S.B Wanniarachchi)

071-447-2843 (Mr. D.M.R.S Dassanayake) 071-602-9393 (Mr. D.K.G.K.P Pathirana)

071-831-4604 (Mr.M.Abeywickrama)

SECURITY OFFICE

Contact Information

Location Near the New Arts Building


2133 (Intercom)

Intercom 2134 (Chief Security Officer)

Intercom 2240 (Deputy Chief Security Officer)

Opening Hours Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

(Office)

3Source: ibid.

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STUDENT WELFARE CENTRE: SISU GURU PIYASA

Some of the goals of the Student Welfare Centre is to improve staff student interaction, help students to make academic and

career decisions and adjust to the university environment and provide a location for Senior Student Counsellors to meet with

students.

Contact Information

Location 16A, Ground floor, Main Arts Building, next to the rear entrance of the

Arts Theatre

Coordinator Dr. Danesh Karunanayake

Phone 077-360-2437

2556 (Intercom)

Opening Hours 8.30 am – 4.30 pm on weekdays

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LIBRARY AND IT FACILITIES

Main Library

The library of the Peradeniya University originated in 1921 as the Library of the Ceylon University College. The Library was

shifted to Peradeniya in 1952 and was moved to the present premises in 1960. After moving to Peradeniya, the library

developed into a library network comprising of the Main Library and seven other branch libraries, namely Agriculture,

Science, Medical, Engineering, Vet Medicine, Allied Health Science, and Dental faculty libraries. The ninth library is attached

to the Faculty of Agriculture in Mahailuppallama, sub campus. The Main Library can be accessed by proceeding along the

new Galaha Road, passing the entrance to the Arts Theatre and turning right to the Senate Building. The Peradeniya University

Library Network is the oldest and the largest university library in Sri Lanka. For more information please visit:

http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk/About_us/general_inFo/general_info.html#4


Location

At the furthest end of the Main Arts Building (MA), adjacent to the Senate

Building

Phone Intercom 2475 (Counter I, Ground Floor)

Intercom 2480 (Counter II, First Floor) Intercom 2481 (Short -Term Reference Counter)

Opening hours 7.15 am to 6.30 pm (Weekdays)

8.00 am to 4.15 pm (Saturdays)

(Opening Hours may change during examination periods)

4Source: ibid.

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Information Technology Centre

The Information Technology Centre (ITC) was established in 2004 as a part of ICT Skills Development Programme of the

University. One of the main objectives of this Centre is to provide opportunities for undergraduates and other members of

the university community to improve their ICT skills. The Centre offers numerous part-time and regular training

programmes.

Contact Information

Location Behind the WUS Building Complex near the

Gymnasium

Contacts Reception Counter Intercom 2909, Office Intercom 2070,

2900, 2906

Opening Hours 8.00 am to 10.00 pm

Services and

Facilities

Computer facilities with Internet access. Students need to

register and obtain their account passwords prior to using

the facilities in the Centre.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

The Department of Physical Education / Gymnasium

The Department of Physical Education, being the sports governing body of the University of Peradeniya, aims to instill among

undergraduates the life-long practice of sport and other recreational activities so that they may engage in self improvement

and enjoy the health benefits that come with it. In order to achieve these objectives the Department organizes various sports

programmes, competitions, lecture series, and workshops, and some foreign tours.5

Contact Information

Location At the furthest end, passing WUS Building Complex

Phone Intercom 2164 ( Mr. Palitha Kumara/ Director)

Intercom 2162 (Office)

Intercom 2163 (Swimming Pool)


Services and

Facilities

Indoor sport facilities, swimming pool, fitness centre; organizes faculty,

University and inter-university level sports tournaments.

5Source: ibid.

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STUDENT COMMON ROOM

Location First floor, New Canteen Building , stairs to the left of the

main entrance to the canteen

Opening Hours 7.00 am to 7. 00 pm

ARTS FACULTY STUDENT UNION OFFICE

Location First Floor, New Canteen Building


2557 (Intercom)


Service and Facilities Meet officers and representatives of Arts Students Union

CULTURAL CENTRE

Location Next to the Security Office, First Floor of A -7 Building

Phone 081- 239-2104 (Direct)

2104 (Intercom)


Services and Facilities Free classes for beginners on playing musical instruments,

drawing and painting, drama and theatre, dance, bharata natyam

and Tamil language

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CAREER GUIDANCE UNIT

Location Inside the WUS Building overlooking the WUS Canteen

Phone Intercom 2013 (Ms.Arosha Perera/Career Guidance Counsellor)


Services and Facilities Provide advice to students on employment after graduation,

organizes workshops and training sessions on skills development.

OTHER FACILITIES

Bookshop next to WUS Canteen at the left end of WUS Building

Photocopy Centre in the Malalasekara Building

Photocopy Centre behind the Main library,in the University Welfare Building

Photocopy Centre at the left end of the WUS Building next to the CO-OP

CO-OP (Cooperative Shop) next to WUS Canteen at the left end of WUS Building

Post Office next to WUS Canteen at the left end of WUS Building

Unisex Saloon next to WUS Canteen at the left end of WUS Building

Unisex Tailor Shop next to WUS Canteen at the left end of WUS Building

Laundry next to the Security office, Ground Floor

Telephone Exchange next to the Security office, First Floor

Buddhist Temple on the hill above the Vice Chancellor's Lodge

Catholic Chaplaincy to the left of Ramanadan Hall

NCC Church (Galpalliya) accessible by Udaperadeniya Road

Hindu Temple accessible by Udaperadeniya Road

Muslim Mosque accessible by Udaperadeniya Road

Muslim Students' Prayer Room in the Malalasekara Building

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STUDENT SOCIETIES

Student activities in the Faculty of Arts and generally in the University of Peradeniya play a major role in student life at the

University. Most student activities are organized through student societies. Some of these activities include seminars,

workshops, fieldwork and exhibitions, held throughout the year. Some societies expect their members to pay a nominal

membership fee either annually or monthly.

The following, are the student societies registered for the current academic year. If you wish to join any of these societies,

please feel free to contact the senior treasurer of the relevant society.

STUDENT SOCIETIES IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS

NAME SENIOR TREASURER

Economics Society Dr.M.B.Ranathilaka, Department of Economics and Statistics (Intercom 2622)

Philosophical Society Dr. P. M. Jamahir, Department of Philosophy and Psychology (Intercom 2651)

Psychological Society

Dr. R. Usoof, Department of Philosophy and Psychology (Intercom 2651)

Geography Society

Mr. M.M.Alikhan, Department of Geography (Intercom 2672)

Indological Society Dr. W.M.S.K Wijesundara, Department of Classical Languages (2524)

Sinhala Sangamaya

Mr. R.M.M Rathnayaka, Department of Sinhala (Intercom 2549)

Society of Archaeology

Mr. A.S.T Rajapaksha, Department of Archaeology (Intercom 2553)

English Literary Association

Prof.C. Wickramagamage, Department of English (Intercom 2543)

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Fine Arts Society

Mr. M.S.B. Alawathukotuwa, Department of Fine Arts (Intercom 2183)

SobāSansadaya

Dr. T.W.M.T.W Bandara, Department of Geography (Intercom 2672)

Political Science Society

Mr. M.M. Ijhas, Department of Political Science (Intercom 2625)

SāmūhikaBhikkuSangamaya

Rev. A. Gnanissara, Department of Philosophy and Psychology

(Intercom 2651) Sociological Association

Dr.R.M.Abeyrathna, Department of Sociology (Intercom 2611)

Society of Commerce

Mrs. M. Ranasinghe, Department of Management Studies (Intercom 2624)

Music Society

Prof. S.W Perera, Department of English (Intercom 2543)

Curia Historica

Dr. R. Dassanayake, Department of History (Intercom 2523)

Society of Business

Administration

Mrs. M. Ranasinghe, Department of Management Studies (Intercom 2624)

Students' Association of Pali

and Buddhist Studies

Prof. Rev. M. Gnanananda, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies(Intercom

2520)

Society of Arabic and Islamic

Civilization Studies

Mr. M.S.A Barie, Department of Arabic and Islamic Civilization

(Intercom 2540)

University of Peradeniya Law

Students Association,

Ms.K.K.Madugalle, Department of Law (Intercom 2088)

Classics Students Association Dr.V.Edirisinghe, Department of Classical Languages (Intercom 2525)

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STUDENT SOCIETIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

NAME SENIOR TREASURER

Ceylon University

Dramatic Society

Dr. S. Sivamohan, Department of English (Intercom 2543)

The Newman Society Dr. Sham Banneheka, Department of Basic Science,

Faculty of Dental Sciences

University Explorers’ Club Prof. H.M.D.R. Herath, Department of Sociology

(Intercom 2807)

Hanthana Conservation

Society

Prof. H.M.D.R. Herath, Department of Sociology

(Intercom 2807)

Helahanda Students’

Society

Dr. R.L Wijayawardana, Department of Physics (Intercom

4609)

Rotaract Club of University

of Peradeniya

Dr. S. Kumar, Department of Agricultural Economics

(Intercom 5505)

Peradeniya University

Inventors’ Club

Dr. J.V. Wijekulasooriya, Department of Electrical and

Electronic Engineering (Intercom 3400)

SarasaviSanwādaKendraya Dr. U. Dangahadeniya, Department of Pharmacology

(Intercom 6381)

Hindu Students’ Union

Dr. S. SivananthaVel, Department of Crop Science, Faculty

of Agriculture

Peradeniya University

Students' Christian

Movement

Dr. C.R. Abayasekara, Department of Economics and

Statistics (Intercom 2620)

Tamil Society Prof. S. Sivaganesan, Department of Bio Chemistry,

Faculty of Medicine

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Placement Test (English) : 05/01/2016

Welcome Ceremony : 05/01/2016

Registration : ARTS/LLB – 06/01/2016

Intensive English Programme for the First Year students: 11/01/2016 – 12/02/2016

Orientation Activities : 07/01/2016 – 02/02/2016 1st Semester

From To 15th February, 2016 08th April , 2016 1st Half of the 1st Semester (08 Weeks) 09th April, 2016 17th April, 2016 New Year Vacation/Mid Semester Break/ (01

Week) 18th April, 2016 10th June, 2016 2nd Half of the 1stSemester (08 Weeks) 11th June , 2016 19th June, 2016 Study Leave (1 Week) 20th June, 2016 16th July, 2016 End of 1st Semester Examination(04 Weeks) 17th July, 2016 31st July , 2016 Vacation (02 Weeks) 2nd Semester 01st August, 2016 23rd Sept., 2016 1stHalf of the 2nd Semester (8 Weeks) 24th September, 2016 02ndOctober, 2016 Mid Semester Break (1 Week) 03rd October, 2016 18th November, 2016 2ndHalf of the 2nd Semester (7Weeks) 19thNovember, 2016 27th November, 2016 Study Leave (1 Week) 28th November , 2016 31st December, 2016 End of 2ndSemester Examination(05Weeks) 01st January, 2017 05th February 2017 Vacation (05 weeks)

Commencement of Academic Programme 2016/2017 :- 06th February 2017 Senior Assistant Registrar Faculty of Arts

FACULTY OF ARTS TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF DATES

ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016 - 100, 200, 300 & 400 LEVELS

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Editorial Board

Dr. V. Edirisinghe

Dr. R. Usoof

Dr.S.Yatigammana Ekanayake

Cover Design and Layout

Mr. E. Basnagala

Technical Assistance

Mr. Terance Weerawardena

Mr.Roshana de Silva

Documents

FACULTY HANDBOOK – 2016