The Postgraduate Diploma in Sinhala intends to provide the students foundation knowledge in Sinhala language, literature and culture. Those who have earned their first degree in subjects other than Sinhala are required to follow this course as a pre-requisite to enter higher postgraduate degree preogrammes in Sinhala. This is an independent degree programme that stands on its own and is generally offered in the Sinhala medium and may also be offered in the English medium on request.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Status |
SLS 501 | Classical Sinhala Poetry | 3 | C |
SLS 502 | Practical Sinhala: Grammar and Styles | 3 | C |
SLS 503 | Sinhala Folk Rituals, Folk Drama and Modern Theatre | 3 | C |
SLS 504 | Sinhala Exegetical Literature | 3 | C |
SLS 505 | Sinhala Culture | 3 | C |
SLS 506 | Classical Sinhala Prose: Intentions, Styles, Forms and Themes | 3 | C |
SLS 507 | Thematic Approach to Modern Literature | 3 | C |
SLS 508 | Mass Communication, Journalism and Creative Writing | 3 | C |
Courses offered:
Apart from the above courses, students are required to follow courses equivalent to 3 credits from other disciplines to complete the programme.
