Pransa Keti Katha, a collection of Guy de Maupassant’s short stories translated directly from French into Sinhala, was celebrated through a literary discussion in Colombo, highlighting student-centred learning, translation and intercultural exchange. The project was led by Charitha Liyanage, Senior Lecturer in French, with students Shayini Ganegama, Thasheela Wijesundara, Aminda …
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 of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 2nd June 2026. She was accompanied by Volunteer …
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 on the given interview date.Google Form Link – https://forms.gle/u3ixKdKYUy99LQS36Entry Qualification • Passed the GCE Advanced Level Examination in three (03) SubjectsOr• …
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 Ms. Isabelle Martin, High Commissioner of Canada, and Mr. Patrick Pickering, Second Secretary at the High Commission of Canada, for …
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 Spring Festival while promoting cultural diversity and strengthening friendship between Sri Lankan and Chinese communities. It also provides a valuable …
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 students of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The audience Included the Deputy Chief, Mr. Takuma Noguchi of JICA …
The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies, and Performing Arts of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences recently hosted a vibrant Multi Cultural Food Festival on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 at the University premises. Organized by the five language student associations within the Department, the festival celebrated the rich and …
In a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity, first-year French students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura participated in a workshop on 19th March 2024 during the Francophone Week La Semaine de la Francophionie at the Alliance française de Colombo. Under the expert guidance of the organizers, Directress Cécile Hoorelbeke …
In a lively celebration for World Hindi Day, the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre organized an event on 10th and 11th January that brought together Hindi lecturers, Hindi students from all over Sri Lanka, and special guests. The Head of the Department of Languages, Cultural …
The Mid- Autumn Festival is a major Chinese traditional festival celebrated on 29th of September in each year. On this day Chinese people gather with their family members to enjoy mooncakes and admire the moon. The Students who have started learning Chinese language in the Department of Language, Cultural Studies …