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Kelaniya varsity to start Tri-Lingual Studies Diploma Course
View(s):The Linguistics Department of the Kelaniya University is initiating a Higher Diploma Course in Tri-Lingual Studies from the second week of December, course coordinator Prof. Janaki Wijesekara said.
This is a two-year course which would be conducted at the university premises on Sundays.
The total course fee is Rs.65,000 which could be paid in three instalments (first instalment of Rs. 21,000, second instalment of Rs. 22,000 and third instalment of Rs. 22,000). The registration deadline is November 30.
The minimum qualifications necessary are a pass in the Advanced Level Examination and competency in two of the three main languages used in the country. Anyone wishing to follow the course must obtain a slip from the office of the Linguistics Departmental and make an initial deposit of Rs. 500 to the People’s Bank account number 055100110667549.
An applicant must then go through an interview process to be selected.
The purpose of this diploma is to encourage Sri Lankans to learn the major languages used in the country which would in turn foster inter-communal harmony and allow the candidates to be versatile.
“We must encourage our citizens to use all three languages as they will then obtain first rate career opportunities”, said Prof. Wijesekara.
The first year of the diploma is divided into four sections – Language, Language Methods, Translation Methods and Linguistics. Therefore, a candidate would be taught the language he/ she is unable to use. The second year would focus on how to function in an official capacity as a trilingual person and in learning the literary works of the three languages.
Apart from the Trilingual diploma, Prof. Wijesekara also wishes to organise an Advanced Certificate Course for Communication Disability which is targeted for parents with disabled children.
For further information, contact the Linguistics Department of the Kelaniya University on 011 2908786.