Sinhala (SINHA)Arts and Sciences

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SINHA 1100

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

  •  6623 SINHA 1100   SEM 101

SINHA 1122

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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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5802 SINHA 1122   SEM 101

    • TR Stimson Hall G12
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 1121 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from Yale/Columbia Universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

SINHA 2202

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

  •  4072 SINHA 2202   SEM 101

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 2201 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from Yale/Columbia Universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.

SINHA 4400

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

  •  3971 SINHA 4400   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 3301 or permission of instructor. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and at times may include students from Yale/Columbia Universities using videoconferencing technology. Questions relating to the SCI may be directed to Ahmed Shamim, as3969@cornell.edu.