Sinhala (SINHA)Arts and Sciences

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SINHA 1100
Elements of Sinhala Language and Culture

This course will introduce the basic Sinhala language elements and elements of Sri Lankan culture for those who are interested in the field of language and culture. Also for those planning to travel to ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  5310 SINHA 1100   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Herath, B

SINHA 1121
Elementary Sinhala I

Semi-intensive introduction to colloquial Sinhala, intended for beginners. A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4847 SINHA 1121   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Herath, B

  • This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI). For more information about SCI courses, please see http://sharedcourseinitiative.org/.

SINHA 2201
Intermediate Sinhala I

This course further develops student competence in colloquial Sinhala, attending to all the language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition, this course prepares students for the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4848 SINHA 2201   SEM 101

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    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 1122 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI). For more information about SCI courses, please see http://sharedcourseinitiative.org/.

SINHA 3301
Literary Sinhala I

This one-semester course provides an introduction to the distinctive grammatical forms and vocabulary used in Literary Sinhala. While focused particularly on the development of reading skills, the course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4849 SINHA 3301   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 2201 or SINHA 2202.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI). For more information about SCI courses, please see http://sharedcourseinitiative.org/.

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SINHA 4400
Literary Sinhala II

This one-semester course further develops students' comprehension of written Literary Sinhala, using sample materials from a variety of genres prepared by the instructor, as well as excerpts from texts ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2-4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  4850 SINHA 4400   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 3301.
    This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative (SCI). For more information about SCI courses, please see http://sharedcourseinitiative.org/.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)