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A Study on the Strategies to Improve French Language Teaching via Zoom: Special Reference to Students in the French Language Institute of Alliance Française de Kotte.

Samarasinghe, R.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Online distance French language learning via Zoom has become essential in the present day. The research focuses on how French language learning can be improved when teaching via Zoom. Accordingly, this research aims ...
E-Technology-Based Learning Tools versus Non-Electronic Learning Tools in the ESL Classroom: An Action Research

Gurusinghe, S.A.; Karunarathne, A.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

This is a study of an action research designed to examine the effectiveness of using e-technology in the ESL classroom, e.g.,Vizia for reading, TED talks for listening, Zoom Breakout Rooms for speaking, and Padlet for ...
Errors in the Use of Appropriate Verbs in Learning Sinhala as a Second Language - with Reference to Tamil Native Students

Mohan, Shiromi (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

The objective of this research is to identify the patterns of errors in the use of appropriate verbs in Sinhala spoken by Tamil native students. Within the field of second language research, a large number of studies ...
Move Analysis of Legal Letters of Demand for Genre-based Writing Instruction in English for Legal Purposes

Kothalawala, Chamila; Kothalawala, Thamara (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Numerous studies present employers’ dissatisfaction with the English writing competence of law graduates, yet few studies in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) have provided implications for legal genre-based ...
A Perceived Needs Analysis Study for an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Course for Sri Lankan Undergraduates in a Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programme

Jayarathna, Dilini (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Currently, sound English proficiency has become a vital demand for any student who wants to pursue the immense changes and requirements in the modern complex world. Hence, the goal of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) ...
The Impact of Explicit Reading Strategy Instruction in Promoting Literal Reading Comprehension in ESL Learners

Amarasiri, K.W.Y.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Learning English as Second Language (ESL) or Foreign Language (EFL) is considered as a challenging task and out of four skills; reading, listening, speaking and writing, the ability to read in English and extract the ...
Meeting the Challenges of the ‘New Normal’ in English as a Second Language (ESL) Learning among Sri Lankan Secondary School Learners

Jayalath, U.D.T.L.; Jayalath, U.D.N.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the period of ‘New Normal’ learning was commenced. The brief transition from traditional classroom learning to online learning mode was new to many Sri Lankan students. The new ...
A Study on Using “Kahoot” as a Tool for Teaching Prepositions for Tertiary Level ESL Learners

Weerawarna, P.N.W. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

The present research aims at investigating the use of the ‘Kahoot’ online game as a tool for teaching and learning prepositions for ESL learners at tertiary level. The quantitative method was used to gather information. ...
The Gamification of Grammar Lessons in the E-learning Setting: A Comparative Study Conducted on ESL Learners

Dilhara, Shehani; Herath, Nirmani; Kavindi, Raveesha (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

E-learning has been regarded as 'trending' in education since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The shift from traditional learning to e-learning has led to exploring strategies to make the e-learning experience ...
Articulation Timing and Orthographical Representation of Consonant Gemination in Sinhala

Karunarathna, L.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Consonant gemination, in general, has two major aspects: a. lengthening b. doubling. This study focuses on articulation and orthography in Sinhala, the two parts of the language where consonant gemination occurs. It ...
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Speaking Skill with Special Reference to ESL Students, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.

Arivarasy, M. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

Language learning is emotionally driven. The emotions can optimize the learning experience and contribute to the awareness of learners about their needs, goals and others’ emotions. The speaking skill is considered as ...
A Longitudinal Linguistic Study of Children below Age 4: Challenges Identified at the Level of Data Gathering

Karunarathna, L.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

This socio-linguistic study documents the real-life challenges experienced by researchers when conducting developmental linguistic research. The study asks: “what are the challenges encountered during the data gathering ...
To Recognize the Sub-culture of Cannabis Addicted Three-wheel Drivers. (Western Province, Gampaha District, Nittabuwa Divisional Sectarian)

Kethumali, G.Hansika (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

This article reviews the sociological analysis of cannabis addicted three-wheel drivers. Research problem of the study was what are the impacts of cannabis use by three-wheeler drivers on their families? The family is ...
The New Normal: Re-evaluating the Role of Translators

Nagodawithana, K.A. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

The Coronavirus pandemic capsized the entire world order fracturing the illusion of normalcy projected by individuals, societies, and states. Traversing beyond a mere health hazard, the minuscule virus has compelled ...
Oscillating between Extremes: A Study on the Images of Sanity and Hallucinations in Goethe’s Erlkönig

Lansakara, D.S. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

The poem “Erlkönig” written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe exhibits his originality and eccentric style in producing literary works incorporating human life, psychological aspects and mythological beliefs. The plot develops ...
A Psychoanalytic Study of Desire through the Plight of Kamini and Lal in ‘Giraya’

Jayathmi, A.J.R.Y.; Mannapperuma, D.D.D. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

This study illustrates the depiction of desire in Kamini and Lal in Giraya (1971) by Punyakante Wijenaike, and exemplifies their submissive roles which are constrained by the contemporary society. These social restrictions ...
The Transgression of the Existential crisis of Self through Unfathomable Desire – In Relation to the movie Forrest Gump

Jayakody, J.M.A.K. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

This study encapsulates Robert Zemeckis’ movie ‘Forrest Gump’ (1994) as a portrayal of the transgression of the existential crisis of being a mentally retarded persona through unfathomable desire. The unfathomable desire ...
My Body, My Right: Abortion as a Female Choice in Sara's and Revolutionary Road

Krishnaja, T.S.; Jose, Soumya (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

The female body is considered a medium for procreation and nurturance, and femininity often gets gauged in terms of a woman’s fecundity. A vital constituent of a conjugal relationship, procreation seldom becomes a woman’s ...
Evaluation of Potential Resources to Develop Ecotourism: A Study of Paalameenmadu and Surrounding Areas in Batticaloa

Hasna, M.H.F.; Sachithanandam, T. (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka., 2021-11-17)

Though tremendous economic progress has been recorded through mass tourism, it does indeed give rise to environmental and socio-economic issues. It has legitimated the formation of sustainable forms of tourism as Ecotourism. ...
Psychological Problems Faced by University Undergraduates during COVID - 19 Pandemic Situation

Vidanagamge, Sujeewa (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka ., 2021-11-17)

COVID 19, a worldwide catastrophe that brought about significant changes in the lives of people around the world. These changes have long-lasting effects on the economic, social, educational, physical, and mental well-being ...

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