Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Sinhala
A programme in Sinhala language, literature and cultural heritage with emphasis on writing, literary analysis and classical and modern traditions.
Programme overview
Build knowledge through language, literature and academic inquiry.
The Bachelor of Arts in Sinhala is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Sinhala language, literature, and cultural heritage. Foundational study develops language skills, writing techniques and literary appreciation.
The curriculum explores classical and modern Sinhala prose, poetry, drama and literary criticism, including Kotte and Kandyan periods, classical poetry, historical perspectives and cultural traditions.
Curriculum
Course structure
C = Compulsory · O = Optional. Course information reflects the public Department site content used for this concept.
| Level / Year | Course Code | Course | Semester | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | SINH 11013 | Approach to Sinhala Language | Semester I | C |
| First Year | FNDS 11013 | Writing Skills (Sinhala) | Semester I | C |
| First Year | SINH 12023 | Approach to Sinhala Literature | Semester II | C |
| First Year | FNDS 12023 | Writing Skills (Sinhala) | Semester II | C |
| Second Year | SINH 21013 | Prose Literature in Sinhala I | Semester I | C |
| Second Year | SINH 21023 | Prose Literature in Sinhala II | Semester I | O |
| Second Year | SINH 21033 | Oriental Criticism in Poetry | Semester I | O |
| Second Year | SINH 22033 | Modern Sinhala Prose Literature | Semester II | C |
| Second Year | SINH 22043 | Sinhala Drama | Semester II | O |
| Third Year | SINH 31013 | Study of History in Sinhala Language | Semester I | C |
| Third Year | SINH 31023 | Verse Literature in Kandyan Period | Semester I | O |
| Third Year | SINH 32033 | Sinhala Classical Poetry | Semester II | C |
| Third Year | SINH 32043 | Verse Literature in Kotte Period | Semester II | O |
| Third Year | SINH 32053 | Tangible Culture of Sinhala | Semester II | O |