Higher National Diploma in English

  • Course Duration 2 1/2 Years

Description

Higher National Diploma in English is being conducted as full time and part time with the duration of 2 ½ years and 2 years respectively.

The full time course has 2 year course work and 06 months implant training in specialized fields where as the part time course has 2 years course work only.

Mode of conduct of programs

  • Full Time Course: Monday- Friday ( 8.30 am- 4.00 pm)
  • Part Time Course: Saturday and Sunday ( 8.00 am- 4.30 pm)

Assessment Method

The assessment method includes two semester end examinations per year and continuous assessment methods.

Course Fees

No course fees are levied for full time course. Course fees for the part time students will be Six thousand Rupees ( Rs 6000 /-) per semester.

Selection Method

Short listed applicants will have to sit for a written test and face an interview for the selection. The selections of the students will be based on the merit performance in both written examination and interview.

The number of students to be recruited will be decided by the relevant institutes according to the availability of resources.

The decision of the Director General SLIATE will be the final decision on the admission of the students.

Date, Time and Venue of the interview and written examination and the necessary documents to be submitted in the interview will be notified in writing after receiving all the application.

Syllabus

Semester 1
Subject Year Semester
Reading & Vocabulary Development 1 1
Effective Communication Skills I 1 1
Listening Skills I 1 1
Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics II 1 1
Introduction to Literature 1 1
Professional Writing I 1 1
Computer Assisted Language Learning & Study Skills I 1 1
Semester 2
Subject Year Semester
Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary Development 1 2
Effective Communication Skills II 1 2
Listening Skills II 1 2
Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics II 1 2
British & American literature 1 2
Professional Writing II 1 2
Computer Assisted Language Learning & Study Skills II 1 2
Semester 1
Subject Year Semester
Advanced Reading & Vocabulary Development I 2 1
Technology based Communication Skills 2 1
Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics III 2 1
Commonwealth Literature 2 1
Professional Writing III 2 1
Research Methodology 2 1
English Language Teaching Methodology I 2 1
Fundamental Business English I 2 1
Fundamental Journalism I 2 1
Semester 2
Subject Year Semester
Advanced Reading & Vocabulary Development II 2 2
Language Structure, Usage & Linguistics IV 2 2
Sri Lankan Literature 2 2
Advanced Professional Writing 2 2
English Language Teaching Methodology II 2 2
Educational Measurement 2 2
Educational Psychology 2 2
Principles of education 2 2

Academic Staff


Head of Department

Mrs.H.M.U.K Herath

Senior Lecturer

Mrs.E.P.M.U. Edirisinghe

Senior Lecturer

Mrs.M.J.D. Sandamali

Senior Lecturer

Mrs.S Subhakaran

Senior Lecturer

Mrs.D.M.P.K Dasanayake

Asst. Lecturer

Mrs.R.V.A.R.K Pathirana

Asst. Lecturer