Department of Language, Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts can be considered one of the oldest departments in the university since one of the subjects taught in it, Sanskrit, was taught from the inception of the Vidyodaya University in 1959, formally known as the Vidyodaya Pirivena, established in 1875. Sanskrit was then taught under the Faculty of Languages. These languages were taken under the Faculty of Arts subsequently and given to the Department of Languages and Cultural Studies which was established in 1972. In 2014, the name was changed into The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts.
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JICA Volunteer
Ms Michiru Fujimaki, the new JICA Volunteer who will be joining the Japanese section of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts from June 2026, visited the Faculty
Diploma in Japanese Language
Diploma in Japanese LanguageApplicants are required to fill in the Google Form through the relevant link on or before 10th June 2026 and bring the attached duly filled application form
Celebrating Francophonie week with a Distinguished Visit from the Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka
On 20 March 2026, in celebration of the International Day of La Francophonie, students of French from the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts proudly welcomed Her Excellency
Chinese Spring Festival 2026
Spring Festival 2026 is organized by the Chinese Language Association of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The event aims to celebrate the
JICA Volunteer Ms. Sakiko Honda successfully completed her assigned period at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
JICA Volunteer Ms. Sakiko Honda successfully completed her assigned period at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. On the 11th of March 2025 she shared her experiences teaching Japanese to the
MESSAGE OF THE HEAD
The department offers subjects in two streams: Languages; Performing Arts and Cultural Studies. Under Languages, the subjects of Sanskrit, Hindi and French are taught while under Performing Arts, Music, Drama and Dancing are taught. The language lecturers contribute towards developing links between the Eastern and the Western world, and through language editing and improvement, they, together with their students, assist not only the university but society as a whole. The teachers of performing arts strive to improve the level of appreciation in their students, faculty, university and the society with their artistic activities.
Prof. R.K.D. Nilanthi K. Rajapakshe – Head of the Department
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