University of Colombo Faculty of Arts Third Year Course Units

Third Year Course Units

Intake 2016-2017

University of Colombo

Faculty of Arts

Department of Buddhist Studies Buddhist Studies

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit

Supplementary Information Medium of Instruction

No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Buddhist Studies

Semester

One

BST 3146 Theravada Vinaya

Studies

Compulsory

The purpose of this course unit is to provide knowledge

on the fundamentals of the Vinaya as embodied in the

Vinaya Pitaka.

SM/EM 3 Ven. Dr. M. Sugathasiri

BST 3147 History and Spread of

Buddhism II

Optional

The aim of this course unit is to provide knowledge on

the history of Buddhism as a religious movement,

focusing on the areas of Silk Routes, Central Asia and

East Asia.

SM/EM 3

Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana Ms. H.G. Chanadrika

BST 3148 Buddhist Arts and

Architecture I (Buddhist

Culture)

Optional

The course unit is design to provide knowledge on the

Buddhist art and architecture in the region of South

and South –east Asia.

SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. H.L. Weerasingha

BST 3149 An Introduction to

Western Philosophy

Optional

The objective of the course is to give students a broad

and basic understanding of the history and the main

streams of thought in Western Philosophy.

SM/EM 3 Ven. Prof. K. Wimaladhamma

BST 3150 History of Buddhist

Thought II

Compulsory

The aim of this course unit is to give a general

understanding of the evolution of Mahayana Buddhist

doctrines initially in China and subsequently in Korea

and Japan.

SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana

BST 3153 Buddhist Ethics

(Buddhist Philosophy)

Compulsory

The objective of the course unit is to give students a

general understanding of the field of ethics and a

specific understanding of the basic ethical concepts and

categories found in the teaching of the Buddha.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Wimal Hewamanage

BST 3158 Buddhist Literary

Sources Studies 4: Basic

Pali Language for

Beginners

Optional This course aims to teach basic Pali in English. The students, who have already gained a basic knowledge of Pali after following BST 2125 and BST 2129 in Sinhala medium, will benefit by this course as it helps to improve further the knowledge of Pali through the use of English.

EM Non

Credit

Dr. Vijitha Kumara Ven. M. Amarawansa Ven. K. Sathimantha

** The Student who selects Buddhist Studies for Special Degree Program should follow all 11 core courses, 09 subject courses from either Buddhist culture or Buddhist philosophy, two research courses and two language courses.

In the 3rd year for the 1st semester Study Stream and B. Ed students BST 3150 (History of Buddhist thought II) and either BST 3146 (Theravada Vinaya Studies) or BST 3153 (Buddhist Ethics) are compulsory; for the 2nd semester either BST 3251 (Buddhist Economic and Political Thought) or 3252 (Theravada Abhidamma Studies) is compulsory



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Buddhist Studies

Semester

Two

BST 3251 Buddhist Economic and

Political Thought

Compulsory The objective of the course unit is to give the student and understanding of the basic ideas, insights and practices found in the teachings of the Buddha relevant to economy and polity.

SM/EM 3

Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. H.L. Weerasingha Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana

BST 3252 Theravada Abhidamma Studies

Compulsory The objective of this course unit is to give the student a good understanding of the fundamentals of Theravada Abhidhamma as developed in the Abhidhammatthasangaha and associated literature.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Wimal Hewamannage

BST 3254 Buddhist Arts and Architecture II (Culture)

Optional The objective of the course unit is to give the student a substantial knowledge on the Buddhist art and architecture in the region of Central Asia and the Himalayan region.

SM/EM 3 Dr. M.A.C. Munasinghe Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. H.G. Chandrika

BST 3257 A Study of the Madhyamaka Concept of Emptiness (Philosophy)

Optional The objective of the course unit is to give the student a clear understanding of the concept of emptiness (sunyata) as articulated by Nagarjuna in the Mulamadhayamaka-karika.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Vijitha Kumara

BST 3259 Buddhist literary Sources Studies 3 ; Schools of Buddhist Thought

Optional This course module is designed to present an overall historical and sequential account of the development of Buddhist thought from early Buddhism, through Theravãda and other major sectarian schools, such as Madhyamaka, Yogãcãra, and Vajrayãna. These doctrinal developments cover a wide ambit, spanning over almost a millennium. Therefore, it is not studied in detail. Major schools are selected, paying attention to important doctrinal developments and highlighting the important links that run through the whole process. Among the schools to be dealt with are Theravãda, Mahãsanghika, Sûtrãntika, Puggalavãda. Sarvãstivãda, Madhyamaka, Yogãcãra and Vajrayãna.

EM

Non Credit




No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 4 Year Degree Programme

Semester

One

BST 3146 Theravada Vinaya

Studies

Compulsory The purpose of this course unit is to provide knowledge on the fundamentals of the Vinaya as embodied in the Vinaya Pitaka.

SM/EM 3 Rev. Dr. M. Sugathasiri

BST 3147 History and Spread of

Buddhism II

Compulsory (Culture) The aim of this course unit is to provide knowledge on the history of Buddhism as a religious movement, focusing on the areas of Silk Routes, Central Asia and East Asia.

SM/EM 3

Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana Ms. H.G. Chanadrika

BST 3148 Buddhist Arts and

Architecture I (Buddhist

Culture)

Compulsory (Culture) The course unit is design to provide knowledge on the Buddhist art and architecture in the region of South and South –east Asia.

SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. H.L. Weerasingha

BST 3149 An Introduction to

Western Philosophy

Compulsory (Philosophy) The objective of the course is to give students a broad and basic understanding of the history and the main streams of thought in Western Philosophy.

SM/EM 3 Ven. Prof. K. Wimaladhamma

BST 3150 History of Buddhist

Thought II

Compulsory The aim of this course unit is to give a general understanding of the evolution of Mahayana Buddhist doctrines initially in China and subsequently in Korea and Japan.

SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana

BST 3153 Buddhist Ethics

(Buddhist Philosophy)

Compulsory (Philosophy) The objective of the course unit is to give students a general understanding of the field of ethics and a specific understanding of the basic ethical concepts and categories found in the teaching of the Buddha.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Wimal Hewamanage

BST 3158 Buddhist Literary

Sources Studies 4: Basic

Pali Language for

Beginners

Compulsory This course aims to teach basic Pali in English. The students, who have already gained a basic knowledge of Pali after following BST 2125 and BST 2129 in Sinhala medium, will benefit by this course as it helps to improve further the knowledge of Pali through the use of English.

EM Non

Credit




No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

Two

BST 3251 Buddhist Economic and Political Thought

Compulsory The objective of the course unit is to give the student and understanding of the basic ideas, insights and practices found in the teachings of the Buddha relevant to economy and polity.

SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. P.A.S.D. Jayawardana Ms. H.L. Weerasingha

BST 3252 Theravada Abhidamma Studies

Compulsory The objective of this course unit is to give the student a good understanding of the fundamentals of Theravada Abhidhamma as developed in the Abhidhammatthasangaha and associated literature.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Wimal Hewamannage

BST 3254 Buddhist Arts and Architecture II (Culture)

Compulsory (Culture) The objective of the course unit is to give the student a substantial knowledge on the Buddhist art and architecture in the region of Central Asia and the Himalayan region.

SM/EM 3

Dr. M.A.C. Munasinghe Ven. M. Amarawansa Ms. H.G. Chanadrika

BST 3257 A Study of the Madhyamaka Concept of Emptiness (Philosophy)

Compulsory (Philosophy) The objective of the course unit is to give the student a clear understanding of the concept of emptiness (sunyata) as articulated by Nagarjuna in the Mulamadhayamaka-karika.

SM/EM 3 Dr. Vijitha Kumara

BST 3259 Buddhist literary Sources Studies 3 ; Schools of Buddhist Thought

Compulsory This course module is designed to present an overall historical and sequential account of the development of Buddhist thought from early Buddhism, through Theravãda and other major sectarian schools, such as Madhyamaka, Yogãcãra, and Vajrayãna. These doctrinal developments cover a wide ambit, spanning over almost a millennium. Therefore, it is not studied in detail. Major schools are selected, paying attention to important doctrinal developments and highlighting the important links that run through the whole process. Among the schools to be dealt with are Theravãda, Mahãsanghika, Sûtrãntika, Puggalavãda. Sarvãstivãda, Madhyamaka, Yogãcãra and Vajrayãna.

EM Non

Credit


Department of Buddhist Studies Pali

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information Medium of Instruction

No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme – Study Sream in Pali Language

Semester One

PLG 3141

Prescribed Text, & Grammar

Compulsory A detailed knowledge of the prescribed texts including a study of their contents is expected. SM/EM 3

Ven. P. Gnanarathana Ven. K. Sathimantha

PLG 3142 History of Pali Literature-2

Optional A detailed knowledge of Pali Literature of Sri Lanka and South East Asian countries. SM/EM 3 Ven. Dr. Sugathasiri

PLG 3145 Prakrit Languages and Religious Literature

Compulsory The intention of this course is to provide sufficient knowledge for reading and comprehension on Prakrit languages. This course further emphasis religious teachers like Gautama Buddha and Mahāvīra who belonged to ascetic tradition (sramana) preached their doctrines in Prakrit dialects called Magadhi and Ardha Magadhi. Language of Ashoka inscriptions called Ashoka Prakrit is also valuable source materials. Awareness of Prakrit is supported to comprehend the specialty of Pali language and then, it provides facilities to aware Buddhist thoughts through other religious and non-religious sources.

SM/EM 3 Ven. P. Gnanarathana

Semester Two

PLG 3243 Buddhist Thought (Theravada)

Optional The fundamental doctrines of Theravada Buddhism as depicted in Pali canon and commentaries.

SM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa

PLG 3244 Theravada Abhidhamma & Vinaya

Optional A critical and Analytically study of Theravada Abhidhamma and Vinaya.

SM 3 Ven. Dr. M. Sugathasiri

Department of Demography

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information

Medium of Instruction

No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Applied Demography

Semester One

DMG 3153 Population Dynamics Compulsory SM/EM 3

Nethra Senadhi

DMG 3154 Population Ageing and Elderly Care Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. Sunethra Perera Wathsala Anuradhi

DMG 3155 Regional Demography Optional SM/EM 3

Migara Karunaratne

Semester Two

DMG 3243 Population Forecasting for Social and Economic Planning

Compulsory SM/EM 3

Yuganthi Subasinghe

DMG 3250 Population & Disaster Management Optional SM/EM 3

Hansa Jayaratne

DMG 3256 Migration and Urbanization Optional SM/EM 3

Nethra Senadhi

DMG 3258 Social Research Methods

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. Sunethra Perera



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

One

DMG 3147 Ageing Studies Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. Manori Weeratunga Nethra Senadhi

DMG 3148 Fertility Studies Compulsory SM/EM 3 Irangi Samarakoon Hansa Jayaratne

DMG 3152 Mortality Studies Compulsory SM/EM 3

Irangi Samarakoon

DMG 3155 Regional Demography Optional SM/EM 3

Migara Karunaratne

Semester

Two

DMG 3245 Human Resources Development and Labour Market Planning

Optional SM/EM 3

Dr. Sunethra Perera

DMG 3257 Population Projection Methods Compulsory SM/EM 3 Yuganthi Subasinghe

DMG 3258 Social Research Methods

Compulsory SM/EM 3

Dr. Sunethra Perera

Department of Economics



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 2 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Banking and Finance

Semester One

ECN 3144 Introduction to Statistical Techniques

Stream Compulsory SM/EM

TM 3

Dr. T.A.M Pushpakumara Ms A.N.Fernando Visiting lecturer (TM)

ECN 3149 Intermediate Financial Accounting Optional SM/EM

3

Ms. I.W.Rathnayake - Coordinator Visiting Lecturer

ECN 3158 Monetary Theory & Policy Stream Compulsory SM/EM

TM 3

Dr. S.N.K Mallikahewa Dr. M Ganeshamoorthy

ECN 3162 Human Resources Management

Optional SM/EM

TM 3

Ms. M.H.S. Dilrukshi Mr. G Selvakumar

Semester Two ECN 3265 Financial Markets Stream Compulsory

SM/EM TM

3 Dr. S.N.K Mallikahewa Prof. K Amirthalingam

ECN 3267 Central Banking and Financial Regulation

Stream Compulsory SM/EM

TM 3

Dr. D.C.P Aluthge Dr. S.L Senarath Visiting lecturer (TM)



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Business and Managerial Economics

Semester One

ECN 3144 Introduction to Statistical Techniques Stream Compulsory SM/EM

TM 3

Dr. T.A.M Pushpakumara Ms A.N.Fernando Visiting lecturer (TM)

ECN 3149 Intermediate Financial Accounting Stream Compulsory

SM/EM

3

Ms. I.W.Rathnayake - Coordinator Visiting Lecturer

ECN 3162 Human Resources Management

Optional SM/EM

TM 3

Ms Shashithangani Weerawansa Visiting lecturer (TM)

ECN 3171 Business and Professional Ethics Optional SM/EM

3

Dr. D.C.P Aluthge Dr. S.L Senarath

Semester Two ECN 3270 Entrepreneurship Stream Compulsory

SM/EM

3 Prof. S.P Premaratne

ECN 3271 Business and Professional Ethics Optional SM/EM

3

Dr. D.C.P Aluthge Dr. S.L Senarath

ECN 3272 Business Research Practices Optional SM/EM

3

Prof Amala de Silva Dr. P. Dunusinghe Mr. Indrajith Aponsu Coordinator: Ms. Sasithanganee Weerawansa

TI - Trade and Industry ETA- Economic Theory and Application DPM- Development Policy & Management TECS- Transport Economics& Commercial Shipping FB- Finance and Banking



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester One

ECN 3145 Introduction to Econometrics Compulsory EM 3 Dr. D.D.P.M Dunusinghe

ECN 3161 Monetary Economics and Policy Compulsory EM 3

Dr. D.C.P. Aluthge Dr. Shanuka Senerath

ECN 3187 Public Finance Compulsory EM 3 Dr.U.P.P.Serasinghe

ECN 3196 International Trade Compulsory EM 3 Dr. M. Ganeshamoorthy

Semester Two

ECN 3256 Investment Planning and Appraisal

Compulsory EM 3 Prof T L Gunaruwan

ECN 3276 Development Economics Compulsory EM 3 Prof. K. Amirthalingam

ECN 3255 Econometric Analysis Stream Compulsory

(ETA & FB) EM 3

Dr. D.D.P.M Dunusinghe

ECN 3273 Industrial Economics Stream Compulsory

(TI) EM 3

Prof. K. Amirthalingam Prof. S.P Premaratne

ECN 3282 Transport Economics & Policy

Stream Compulsory (TECS )

EM

3 Prof T L Gunaruwan Ms. M.H.S. Dilrukshi

ECN 3285 Economics of Sustainable Development

Stream Compulsory (DPM)

EM 3

Prof. R. Bandara

ECN 3286 Research Methodology Compulsory EM Non-

Credit Prof. Amala de Silva

Department of English



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in English Studies :Theory and Practice

Semester One

ENG 3142 Theatre in Application Compulsory EM 3 Ruhanie Perera

ENG 3144 Studies in Sociolinguistics Optional EM 4 Prof. Dushyanthi Mendis

ENG 3156 Contemporary Sri Lankan Writing in English: Thematic Approaches

Optional EM 3 Prof. Neloufer de Mel

Semester Two

ENG 3253 Literature in Practice: Autobiographical Writing

Optional EM 4 Dr. Shermal Wijewardene Prof. Neluka Silva

ENG 3260 Translation and Creativity Optional EM 4 Dr. Dinithi Karunanayake

ENG 3269

Second Language Acquisition Compulsory EM 4 Dr. Kaushalya Perera

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary

Information


No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

One

ENG 3162 Thematic Approaches to the

Modern Novel

Optional EM 3

Praveen Tilakaratne

ENG 3158

Sri Lankan English Studies

Optional

EM 3 Prof. Neluka Silva Shalini Abayasekara

ENG 3163

Studies in Sociolinguistics

Optional EM 3 Prof. Dushyanthi Mendis

ENG 3165

The Romantic Age

Optional EM 3 Dr. Shravika D Amarasekara

Shalini Abayasekara

Semester

Two

ENG 3249

Shakespeare Studies Optional

EM

3

Ruhanie Perera

ENG 3252 Studies in Contemporary

South Asian Literature Optional

EM

3

Dr. Dinithi Karunanayake Praveen Tilakaratne

ENG 3259 Modern Drama Studies I

Optional EM

3

Ruhanie Perera

ENG 3264 Introduction to Second Language Acquisition

Optional EM 3 Dr. Kaushalya Perera

ENG 3268

Poetry of the Victorian Era Optional

EM 3 Dr. Shravika D Amarasekara

Department of English Language Teaching Studies in English as a Second Language


No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3rd Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Studies in English as a Second Language

Semester One

ESL 3141

Introduction to the Principles of Second Language Teaching: Educational Psychology and Methodology

Compulsory The course aims to cover the main theories of Educational Psychology (from Behaviourism to Cognitive Theories) and the main methods of and approaches to English language teaching (from the Direct Method to current Communicative Approaches)

EM

3 Dr. A.M.A.U. Attanayake Barborich

ESL 3142 Translation Methods for Professional Purposes

Optional The course is aimed at introducing students to translating technical, scientific and legal texts while providing them with the necessary linguistic framework that is crucial in translating effectively.

EM 3 W.M.S.P.K. Wanasinghe

ESL 3143 Learning, Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

Compulsory This introductory course aims to provide an overview of the learning involved in listening, speaking, reading, and writing based on different schools of thought. Students will engage in critical discussions regarding these ways of learning.

EM 3 K.K.S.G. Sylva

Semester Two

ENG 3269 Second Language Acquisition

Compulsory Offered by the Department of English

EM 4 Offered by the Department of English

ESL 3245 Second Language Assessment

Compulsory This course will discuss the principles of testing that are essential in the designing of second language tests.

EM 3 N.R.B. Perera H.C. Keshala

ESL 3246 Content-based Language Instruction

Optional This course builds students’ capacities to identify fundamental principles underpinning the effectiveness of bilingual and/or content-based language teaching programs in a range of educational contexts including English Medium Instruction (EMI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) in bilingual/multilingual settings, and how they impact on language acquisition.

EM 3 Dr. Shashinie M Thenabadu

ESL 3247 Learning Disabilities and the 2nd Language Learner

Optional This course is structured to provide students with a basic idea of learning disabilities in relation to 2nd language acquisition and learning.

EM 3 W.M.S.P.K. Wanasinghe

Department of Geography



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Geography and Environmental Management

Semester

One

GYG 3142 Tropical Environment of Geography Optional SM

TM 3

Ms. M.D.K.L. Gunathilake Dr. F. Ruzaik

GYG 3150 Past Climate and Climatic Change Optional SM

TM 3

Dr. E.M.S. Ranasinghe Mr. P. Krishanthan

Semester

Two

GYG 3264 Urban Environment and Management

Optional SM TM

3 Mr. D.M. Karunadasa Dr. F. Ruzaik

GYG 3265 Disaster Management and Preparedness

Optional SM

TM 3

Dr. Y.A. Karunarathne Dr. F. Ruzaik

GYG 3266 Environmental Pollution and Management

Optional SM TM

3 Ms. Lakmali Dr. F. Ruzaik

GYG 3267 Contemporary Social and Environmental Issues

Optional SM TM

3 Mr. U.T.G. Perera Dr. F. Ruzaik



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

One

GYG 3148 Agricultural, Industry and Settlements

Optional SM 3 Mr. D.M. Karunadasa

GYG 3150 Past Climates & Climatic Changes Optional SM TM

3 Dr. E.M.S. Ranasinghe Mr. P. Kirishanthan

GYG 3152 Research Methodology Compulsory Pre requisite for GYG 3262

SM TM

3 Mr. R.N. Gunathilaka Ms. P. Kirishanthan

GYG 3153 Bio – Geography Optional SM

TM 3

Ms. C.M.K.N.K. Chandrasekara Prof. S. A. Norbert

Semester

Two

GYG 3251 Geographical Thought and Methodology

Compulsory SM TM

3 Dr. Y.A. Karunarathne Mr. P. Krishanthan

GYG 3254 Agro Climatology Optional

SM 3 Dr. E.M.S. Ranasinghe

GYG 3259 Introduction to GIS Optional

SM 3 Prof. L. Manawadu

GYG 3261 Coastal Geomorphology Optional SM 3 Prof. W.N. Wilson

GYG 3262 Quantitative Analysis

Pre requisite GYG 3152 Compulsory

Not open for those who offer

ECN 3255 & DMG 3243

SM TM

3 Mr. R.N. Gunathilaka Mr. P. Kirishanthan

GYG 3263 Medical Geography Optional SM

TM 3 Dr. E.M.S. Ranasinghe Dr. F. Ruzaik


Optional SM TM

3 Mr. D.M. Karunadasa Dr.F. Ruzalik

Department of History



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Culture and Heritage

Semester

One

HIS 3150 History of Arts Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. Y.A. Widyalankara

HIS 3169 African History up to1870 Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. N.Wijegoonawardana

HIS 3170

Themes of Indian History

Optional SM/EM 3 Samal Hemachandra

HIS 3173

Science and technology in Ancient Sri Lanka

Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. Y.A. Widyalankara

Semester

Two

HIS 3266

Sri Lanka in Pre Modern Times II

Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N.N.R. Dewasiri

HIS 3267 East & South East Asia : Political, Economics & Cultural Changes

Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N. Thoradeniya

HIS 3268 Gender, Nation & Ideology Optional SM/EM

3

Dr. D.N. Thoradeniya

HIS 3272

History of Colonialism in Sri Lanka II

Compulsory

SM/EM

3




No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

One

HIS 3150

History of Arts

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. Y.A. Widyalankara

HIS 3164

History of Capitalism

Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N.N.R. Dewasiri

HIS 3169

African History up to 1870

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr.N.Wijegoonawardana

HIS 3170

Themes of Indian History

Compulsory SM/EM 3 Samal Hemachandra

HIS 3171 Themes in History of the Middle East

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr.N.Wijegoonawardana

HIS 3173 Science and Technology in Ancient Sri Lanka

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. Y. A. Widyalankara

Semester

Two

HIS 3266 Sri Lanka in Pre Modern Times II Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N.N.R. Dewasiri

HIS 3267 East & South East Asia : Political, Economics & Cultural Changes

Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N. Thoradeniya

HIS 3268 Gender, Nation & Ideology Optional

SM/EM

3 Dr. D.N Thoradeniya

HIS 3272 History of Colonialism in Sri Lanka II

Compulsory SM/EM

3


Department of International Relations



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Conflict Resolution and Peace

Semester One

INR 3141 Peace Diplomacy

Core - Not offered for IR Special Degree but offered for other special/study streams This course introduces students to the practical application of ‘diplomacy’ for ensuring peace by tackling internal and international conflicts.

SM/EM

03 V. G. K. D. Wimalasiri

INR 3144 Peace Research

Core - Not offered for IR Special Degree but offered for other special/study streams Peace research is vital for the advancement of knowledge and development of theory. This course offers an overview of what peace research is and how it is utilized in practical terms.

SM/EM

03 M.R. Wakkumbura

Semester Two

INR 3247 Introduction to Intervention, Mediation and Negotiation

Core - Not offered for IR Special Degree but offered for other special/study streams This course introduces students to theory and practice of international interventions, mediation and negotiation.

SM/EM

03 M.R.Wakkumbura

INR 3268

Internationalization of Human Security

Core

This course unit presents students with an in-depth introduction to the evolving concept of Human Security which re-interprets state sovereignty and to place the individual within it.

SM/EM 03 Dr. B.A.C.A. Balasooriya

INR 3249 Project Report

Core -Offered only for Study Stream in Conflict Resolution and Peace. This practical course allows students to test, experiment and experience their theoretical knowledge on conflict, conflict transformation and peace in an empirical setting.

SM/EM

03

Dr. B.A.C.A. Balasooriya

Unit Code Name of the Course

Unit Supplementary Information Medium of

Instruction No: of

Credits Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester One

INR 3143 Conflict Analysis, Theory/ Technique and Practice

Core -Pre-requisite for INR 4185. Not offered for Study Stream in Conflict & Peace Studies degree This course unit explores the complexity of conflict and theories that strive to explain why conflicts emerge, escalate and de-escalate.

EM

3

Dr. C. H. Talpahewa (Visiting Lecturer)

INR 3164

International Security

Core -Pre-requisite for INR 3268 This course provides insgiths into the numerous measures taken by state and non-state actors to ensure safety and security.

EM

3

W. M. M. P. R. Gunaratne (Visiting Lecturer)

INR 3165 Contemporary Latin America

Optional This course unit focuses on vibrant Latin America, with special emphasis on the independence movements, revolutions and dictatorships, influence of USA and extra-regional or global issues impacting Latin America.

SM/EM

3

V. G. K. D. Wimalasiri

INR 3169

Geopolitics and Economy of East Asia

Optional This course examines the transformation of East Asian countries from weak nations to key players (Asian Tigers/Dragons) in international relations in the 21st century.

SM/EM

3

Dr. B.A.C.A. Balasooriya

Semester Two

INR 3248

International Law and World Order

Core – Offered for Special Degree Students/ Pre-requisite INR 2234 The course presents a critical analysis of different laws as it pertains to the role, factors and the effectiveness of International Law to maintain World Order

SM / EM

03

V.G.K.D. Wimalasiri

INR 3267 Foreign Policy of Sri Lanka II : Since 1977

Core - Pre-requisite INR 2119 This course covers a board spectrum of issues including the continuity and change in the conduct of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy under different regimes and the impact of the open-economy policy, globalization, and communication advancements.

SM/EM 03 W.M.K.C. Wijayabahu

INR 3255

Middle East and North African Politics

Optional Area specialization is crucial to the International Relations. This course on geopolitics explores the mosaic Middle East and North African (MENA) area.

SM/EM 03

M. R. Wakkumbura

INR 3268

Internationalization of Human Security

Core – Pre-requisite INR 3164 and for INR 4290

This course unit presents students with an in-depth introduction to the evolving concept of Human Security which re-interprets state sovereignty & to place the individual within it.

SM/EM 03 Dr. B.A.C.A. Balasooriya

INR 3270 Global Civil Society

Optional

This course aims to offer conceptual and empirical understanding about the idea of Global Civil Society and its Key elements. It also allows students to critically engage with the role of Global civil society in the context of globalization.

SM/EM 03 S.C. Padmakumara

Department of Political Science and Public Policy

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary

Information Medium of Instruction

No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Democracy and Governance

Semester One

PSC 3142 Public Policy & Administration

Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.M.D. Dissanayake Ms. Y. S. Sivasubramaniyam

PSC 3146 Ethnicity, Nation and Nation-States Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.G.N. Rambukwella Dr. Shamini Chandran

PSC 3161

Gender and Politics : Theories & Concepts

Core SM TM

3 Mr. D.M.D. Dissanayake Ms. D.M. Chandradas

Semester

Two

PSC 3251 Main Currents in Political & Social Theory II

Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. P.L.S.C. Leelarathne Mr. R.M. Nimras

PSC 3252 Public Policy and Administration in Comparative Perspective

Optional

SM TM

3 Ms. A.K.A.S. Korala Mr.M.N.M Kalam

PSC 3263

Political Institutions in Comparative Perspective

Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.G.N. Rambukwella Ms. Y. S. Sivasubramaniyam



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)


Semester

One

PSC 3142 Public Policy & Administration Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.M.D. Dissanayake Ms. Y. S. Sivasubramaniyam

PSC 3146 Ethnicity, Nation and Nation-States Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.G.N. Rambukwella Dr. Shamini Chandran

PSC 3147 /SOC 3144

Political Sociology Optional

(Offered by Dept of Sociology)

SM/EM TM

3 Dr. T. Udalagama/W.J.S.S. de Silva A. Robinson

PSC 3148 Main currents in Political & Social Theory 1

Compulsory SM TM

3 Ms. A.K.A.S. Korala Mr. R.M. Nimras

PSC 3150 Methodologies & Approaches to Political Science Research

Compulsory (Not Open for those who selected GYG

3152)

SM TM

3 Dr. P. N. Peiris Mr. M.N.M. Faslan

PSC 3161 Gender and Politics : Theories & Concepts

Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.M.D. Dissanayake Ms. D.M. Chandradas

Semester

Two

PSC 3251 Main Currents in Political & Social Theory II

Core SM TM

3 Mr. P.L.S.C. Leelarathne Mr. R.M. Nimras

PSC 3252 Public Policy and Administration in Comparative Perspective

Optional

SM TM

3 Ms. A.K.A.S. Korala Mr.M.N.M Kalam

PSC 3263 Political Institutions in Comparative Perspective

Optional

SM TM

3 Mr. D.G.N. Rambukwella Ms. Y. S. Sivasubramaniyam

PSC 3264 Environmental Politics : Policies, Issues and Movements

Optional

SM TM

3 Ms. W.A.M. Wickramanayaka TBA

PSC 3265 Political Geography : An Introduction

Optional

SM TM

3 Dr. P.N. Peiris TBA

PSC 3266 Politics of World Regions – Latin America

Optional

SM TM

3 Ms. Maneesha Ruwanpathirana Mr. R.M Nimras

PSC 3286

Dissertation Part -I Core SM TM

3 D. P.N. Peiris Mr. M.N.M. Faslan

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Department of Sociology



No: of Credits Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme -Study Stream in Applied Sociological Studies

Semester One

SOC3144/ PSC 3147

Political Sociology Optional SM EM TM

3

Dr T Udalagama/ WJSS de Silva Dr T Udalagama/ WJSS de Silva A Robinson

SOC 3147 Applied Social Research Core SM EM TM

3 Dr PRN Fernando/ AC Senanayake Dr PRN Fernando/ AC Senanayake A Robinson

SOC 3157 Sociology of Environment and Disaster Management

Optional SM EM TM

3 Dr MTM Mahees/ D Abeywardhana Dr MTM Mahees/ D Abeywardhana Dr MTM Mahees

SOC 3159 Basic Methods in Counselling

Optional SM/EM

TM 3

Prof G Samarasinghe/ CPM Gunawardane Dr MTM Mahees

SOC 3160 Gender and Development Optional SM/EM

TM 3

Dr FF Haniffa To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

Semester Two

SOC 3243

Sociology of Religion

Optional SM EM TM

3 Dr JB Pathirage Dr JB Pathirage A Robinson

SOC 3246 Contemporary Social Issues

Optional SM EM TM

3 Dr JHC Liyanage Dr JHC Liyanage Dr MTM Mahees

SOC 3248

Sociology of Industry & Formal Organizations

Optional SM EM TM

3

Prof NC Niriella Prof NC Niriella To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3249 Sociology of Health and Well-being

Optional SM EM TM

3

Dr JHC Liyanage Dr JHC Liyanage To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3267 Education & Society Not open for

B.Ed Students

SM EM TM

3

Dr IM Lakshman Dr IM Lakshman To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3270 Urban Development & Relocation

Optional SM EM TM

3

Dr PRN Fernando/ AC Senanayake Dr PRN Fernando/ AC Senanayake To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course



No: of Credits Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme -Study Stream in Urban and Community Studies

Semester One

SOC 3142 Social Policy and Social Development

Optional SM EM TM

3

Dr JHC Liyanage Dr JHC Liyanage To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3147 Applied Social Research Core SM EM TM

3 Dr PRN Fernando / AC Senanayake Dr PRN Fernando / AC Senanayake A Robinson

SOC 3157 Sociology of Environment And Disaster Management

Optional SM EM TM

3 Dr MTM Mahees/ D Abeywardhana Dr MTM Mahees/ D Abeywardhana Dr MTM Mahees

Semester Two

SOC 3248

Sociology of Industry & Formal Organizations

Core SM EM TM

3

Prof NC Niriella Prof NC Niriella To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3267 Education & Society Optional SM EM TM

3

Dr IM Lakshman Dr IM Lakshman To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3270 Urban Development & Relocation

Core SM EM TM

3

Dr PRN Fernando / AC Senanayake Dr PRN Fernando / AC Senanayake To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

DMG 3256 Migration and Urbanization

Optional SM/EM 3 Conducted by the Department of Demography


Optional SM TM

3 Conducted by the Department of Geography



No: of Credits

Name of the Lecturer(s)


Semester One

SOC 3142 Social Policy and Social Development

Optional SM/EM

3 Dr JHC Liyanage

SOC3144/ PSC 3147

Political Sociology Optional SM/EM

3

Dr T Udalagama/ WJSS de Silva

SOC 3147 Applied Social Research Core SM/EM

3 Dr PRN Fernando/ AC Senanayake

SOC 3153 Independent Study I (Literature Review)

Core SM/EM 3 Dr DN Abeysinghe (Coordinator)

SOC 3160 Gender and Development

Optional (Open for students who have completed

SOC2220)

SM/EM 3 Dr FF Haniffa

SOC 3168 Theories and Methods in Social Work

Open only for social work

students SM/EM 3

Prof SMK Herath/Dr DN Abeysinghe

SOC 3173 Neo-Classical Sociological Theory

Core SM/EM 3 Prof SMK Herath

Semester Two

SOC 3241 Qualitative Analysis Core SM/EM 3 Dr DN Abeysinghe

SOC 3243 Sociology of Religion

Optional SM/EM 3

Dr JB Pathirage

SOC 3246 Contemporary Social Issues Core SM/EM 3 Dr JHC Liyanage

SOC 3248 Sociology of Industry & Formal Organizations

Optional SM/EM

TM 3

Prof NC Niriella To be offered if a minimum of 5 or more students register for the course

SOC 3253 Independent Study I (Research Design)

Core SM/EM 3 Dr DN Abeysinghe (Coordinator)

SOC 3255 Introduction to Psychological Disorders

Optional SM/EM 3 Prof G Samarasinghe/ CPM Gunawardane

SOC 3262 Community Mental Health

Open only for social work

student SM/EM 3 Dr DN Abeysinghe

SOC 3267 Education & Society

Not open for B.Ed. Students

SM/EM 3 Dr IM Lakshman

Communication and Media Studies Unit

Communication and Creative Arts



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in Communication and Creative Arts

Semester One

CMS 3140 Communication and Contemporary Issues

Optional SM/EM

3 Prof. Samantha Herath Mr. Krishan Siriwardana (Visiting)

CMS 3141

Writing for Television and Film Optional SM/EM

3

Ms. Fathima Shanaz Mr. Athula Samarakoon (Visiting)

CMS 3142

Radio Programme Production Optional

SM/EM 3 Ms. Chalika Thangaraja Mr. Dammika Bandara (Visiting)

CMS 3143 Popular Culture and Entertainment Arts

Optional SM/EM 3

Ms. Fathima Shanaz Prof. Ariyarathna Athugala (Visiting)

Semester Two

CMS 3244 Print Media: Feature Journalism

Optional SM/EM

3

Ms. Chalika Thangaraja Mr. Thilakaratna kuruvitabandara (Visiting)

CMS 3245

Critical Studies in Film Optional

SM/EM

3 Ms. Fathima Shanaz Mr. Athula Samarakoon (Visiting)

CMS 3246

Media and Creative Writing

Optional SM/EM

3

Prof. Samantha Herath Ms. Chalika Thangaraja Prof. Ariyarathna Athugala (Visiting)

CMS 3247 Art Criticism: Theory and Practice

Optional SM/EM 3

Prof. Samantha Herath Ms. Chamila Somirathna (Visiting)

Computer Teaching Unit

Information Communication Technology



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme - Study Stream in ICT for Development

Semester One

ICT 3141 Introduction to Human-Computer Interface (HCI)

Core

SM/EM

TM

3

Ms. T. S. Rathnayake Ms. P.M. Alagiyawadu

Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

ICT 3142 Introduction to Statistical Packages

Optional

SM/EM

TM 3

Prof. Athula Ranasinghe/ Ms. D.K.C. Mahakumarage Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

ICT 3143 Data Communications and Computer Networks

Optional

SM/EM

TM

3

Mr. L.A.D.M. Dissanayake

Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

Semester

Two

ICT 3244 Project Management

Core

SM/EM

TM

3

Ms. T. S. Rathnayake Ms. P.M. Alagiyawadu

Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

ICT 3245 Programming Fundamentals

Optional

SM/EM

TM

3

Mr. L.A.D.M. Dissanayake Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

ICT 3246 Multimedia Concepts and Theory

Optional

SM/EM

TM

3

Ms. P.M. Alagiyawadu Ms. T. S. Rathnayake Ms. J.S.M Showmiya

Islamic Civilization Unit



No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3 Course Units for 3 Year Degree Programme -Study Stream in Applied Islamic Studies

Semester One

ICV 3143 New Trends in the Muslim World

Optional TM 3 Mr. M.M.M. Sabir

ICV 3144 Arabic Language V Optional TM 3

Mr. U.L.A. Ameer

ICV 3146 Islamic Banking and Finance -I

Optional

TM 3 Mr. U.L.A. Ameer

ICV 3148 Muslims Contribution to the Nation Building

Optional TM 3

Dr. N. Gafoordeen Mr. M.M.M. Sabir

Semester Two

ICV 3242 Islamic History from 1258 - 1924

Optional

TM 3 Mr. M.I.M. Ameen

ICV 3245 Religious & Cultural Movements

Optional

TM 3 Dr. N. Gafoordeen

ICV 3247 Islamic Banking and Finance -II

Optional

TM 3 Mr. U.L.A. Ameer

Enhancement Course Units


No: of Credits

Name of Lecturer(s)

YEAR 3

Semester

One

ENH 3141 Gender Economics This course is open to any students and does not require previous knowledge in Economics.

SM/EM 3 Dr. S.T.K. Kulatunga

ENH 3142 Consumer Studies and Marketing

SM 3 Dr. A.W.A.D.R Abayasekara

ENH 3143 Principles of Marketing TM 3

Prof. K. Amirthalingam

ENH 3144

Buddhism and Current

Social Problems

This course unit is design with the

intension of examining the Buddhist

perspectives of major intellectual

issues in the contemporary society.

SM 3 Rev. Dr. U. Ananda Rev. M. Amarawansa

ENH 3145

Comparative Study of Islamic Theology with Major Theological Thoughts in the world

TM 3 Mr. M.M.M. Sabir

ENH 3147 Tourism Economics and Hotel Management

SM/EM 3 Dr. D.A.C. Silva

ENH 3148 Poverty & Social Integration in Sri Lanka

SM/EM 3

Prof. R. Bandara Dr. S.N.K. Mallikahewa

Semester Two

ENH 3242 Consumer Studies and Marketing

SM/EM 3

Dr. A.W.A.D.R Abayasekara

ENH 3247 Tourism Economics and Hotel Management

SM/EM 3 Dr. D.A.C. Silva

ENH 3248 Poverty & Social Integration in Sri Lanka

SM/EM 3

Prof. R. Bandara Dr. S.N.K. Mallikahewa

ENH 3250 Youth, Identity and Globalization

SM/EM

TM 3

W.J.S.S. de Silva/ CMP Gunawardane A. Robinson

ENH 3251 Applied Filed Experience

Core- Offered for IR Special Degree & Study Stream in Conflict Resolution and Peace A one credit course that involves a series of workshops and field activities, including event management to provide transferable skills to students

SM/EM 3

Dr. Maneesha S. Wanasinghe – Pasqual S.C. Padmakumara K.P.P.U Jayawardena L.A Thrishali S.V. De Silva

Documents

University of Colombo Faculty of Arts Third Year Course Units