BA (English)
Turn your love of reading and writing into a rewarding career with our Bachelor of Arts in English degree which will help you gain the communication and research skills that are prized by employers. You’ll learn proven techniques to pinpoint and analyze information that helps you build support for your ideas and opinions. You’ll also learn to think critically and write effectively – skills vital to any career you choose to pursue. You will study a wide and exciting range of English related studies at one of the country’s top-rated private campuses. Our aim is to develop you into the sort of independent, self-motivated researcher who is ready for postgraduate study and for a broad range of career opportunities.
COURSE TYPE
Full Time / Part Time
COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATES
January
DURATION
3 years (Weekdays & Weekend courses)
COURSE MODULES
| Year 1: Semester 1 | |
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ELAN - 1101 |
Introduction to English Language and English Grammar |
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ELIT - 1101 |
Introduction to English Literature |
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ELAN - 1102 |
Reading Comprehension |
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TESL - 1101 |
Basic Concepts in English Language Teaching |
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ELAN - 1103 |
Writing Skills |
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Value Added |
Professional Development |
| Year 1: Semester 2 | |
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ELAN - 1201 |
Structure of English 1 (Phonetics, Phonology and Morphology) |
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TESL - 1201 |
Pedagogical Theory and Practice |
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ELAN - 1202 |
Language Acquisition |
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ELIT - 1201 |
Background to Literary Periods |
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ELIT - 1202 |
Augustan Literature |
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Value Added |
Soft Skills and ICT for learning and Teaching |
| Year 2: Semester 1 | |
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ELIT - 2101 |
Romantic Poetry |
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ELAN - 2101 |
Structure of English II (Syntax and Semantics) |
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TESL - 2101 |
Teaching Reading and Writing& Vocabulary |
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ELIT - 2102 |
Postcolonial Literature |
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ELAN - 2102 |
Sociolinguistics |
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ELIT - 2103 |
Shakespeare Studies |
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TESL - 2102 |
Teaching Listening and Speaking |
| Year 2: Semester 2 | |
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ELIT - 2201 |
Sri Lankan Literature In English |
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ELIT - 2202 |
Victorian Literature |
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TESL - 2201 |
Current Trends in ELT and Classroom Management |
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ELAN - 2201 |
Discourse Analysis |
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ELAN - 2202 |
Historical Linguistics |
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ELAN - 2203 |
English for Specific Purposes |
| Year 3: Semester 1 | |
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ELIT - 3101 |
Literary Theory in English |
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ELAN - 3101 |
Presentation Skills |
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ELAN - 3102 |
Translation Skills |
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TESL - 3101 |
Lesson Planning and Material Designing |
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ELIT - 3102 |
World Literature in English |
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ELAN - 3103 |
Research Methodology |
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TESL - 3102 |
ELT Curriculum in Sri Lanka |
| Year 3: Semester 2 | |
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TESL - 3201 |
Testing and Evaluation |
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ELAN - 3201 |
Language and Speech Disabilities |
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ELAN - 3202 |
Academic Writing |
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TESL - 3202 |
Teaching Practice |
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ELAN - 3203 |
Independent Study |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Direct Entry:
Students who passed Local A/L or London A/L (SLQF 2) with English as a subject
Through Entry Test:
- Students who passed Local A/L or London A/L (SLQF 2)
- Teachers with minimum of 5 years experience in teaching English or those who teach in English medium in private or government schools
- National diploma holders of Teaching English or Trained teachers of English
- Any other pre-requisite applicable approved by the counsil of the University
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Teaching/Lecturing (both in Sri Lanka and abroad)
- Speech Therapy
- Publishing
- Events Coordination
- Journalism
- Civil Service
- Media (including advertising, marketing and public relationship)
- Merchandising
- Information technology