University of Colombo

Faculty of Arts
Fourth Year Course Units
Academic Year 2022/2023
Intake 2018-2019
 Department of Buddhist Studies
Buddhist Studies
Unit Code Name of the Supplementary Information Medium of No: of Name of the
Semester Course Unit Instruction Credits Lecturer(s)
Compulsory (Culture)
The objective of the course is to give the student an understanding of the culture and
cultural aspects that were originated and inspired by Buddhism. The term ‘culture’ is Dr. Vijitha Kumara
Buddhist Culture I
BST 4149 understood in a broad sense encompassing the ways of life, practices, social SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa
(Buddhist Culture)
conventions ,customs and rites and rituals associated with and influenced by Buddhism.

Compulsory (Culture)
Buddhist Tradition The objective of this course unit is to understand the recent history of Buddhism
and Scholarship in particularly in the parts of the world that are not traditionally Buddhist. Consequently
BST 4158 SM/EM 3 Dr. D. Senadeera
the West the focus will be on the spread of Buddhism in to the western world. The method is a
(Culture) historical approach to the phenomenon called ‘Western Buddhism’

Compulsory Prof. Dunesh

Buddhist Literary The objective of this course unit is to give the student a very general and broad Gunathilaka
Semester understanding of the extent of the Buddhist literature in Sanskrit, Chinese and
BST 4171 Sources SM/EM 3 Ven. Dr. H.
Tibetan languages as sources of Indian Buddhism, classical Indian M ahayana, East
One (III) Gnanadhara
Asian M ahayana and Vajrayana forms of Buddhism.
Ven. P. Gnanarathana
Compulsory (Philosophy)
The objective of the course unit is to give an introductory knowledge in the main
Buddhist concepts, categories and themes of Buddhist psychology. It will begin with and Ven. Prof. U. Ananda
BST 4172 SM/EM 3
Psychology introduction to psychology and the main schools of modern psychology. Subsequently Mr. P.K.I. Witanage
it will move on to the themes of Buddhist psychology.
Compulsory (Philosophy)
A Study of the Ven. Prof. M.
The objective of the course is to give the student a comprehensive understanding of the
Yogacara Dhammajothi
BST 4173 Yogacara concept of mind-only as articulated by Vasubandhu in his SM/EM 3
Concept of ‘Mind- Vijnaptimataratasiddhi and other works Dr. Vijitha Kumara
only’ Mr. P.K.I. Witanage
Dissertation Compulsory
Basic methodology for research will be taught in this course unit. The students will be Prof. Wimal
Research -I
BST 4179 guided and assisted in selecting a research theme as a part of this course unit. SM/EM 3 Hewamanage
(Research
Dr. D. Senadeera
Methodology)
Compulsory (Culture)
The objective of the course is to give the student a substantial knowledge on the
Buddhist art and architecture in the region of East Asia. The particular focus will be on Prof. Dunesh
Buddhist Art and
China, Korea and Japan. The course will lay emphasis not only on the form and but also Gunathilaka
BST 4181 Architecture -III SM/EM 3
on the meaning of the arts and architecture studied. Ven. M. Amarawansa
(East Asia)

Compulsory (Philosophy)
The objective of this course unit is to identify debates concerning the matters of the Dr. Vijitha Kumara
Theravada Doctrinal Dhamma, and to study the Theravada responses to these issues. The course unit is
BST 4186 SM/EM 3 Ven. Dr. M. Sugathasiri
Debates meant to be an exercise in the intellectual history of Buddhism. Mr. P.K.I. Witanage
 Name of the
Medium of No: of
Unit Code Course Supplementary Information Name of the Lecturer(s)
Instruction Credits
Unit
Compulsory (Culture)
Buddhist Culture II The objective of this course is to give the student and understanding of the culture Prof. Dunesh Gunathilaka
(East Asia, China, and cultural aspects that were originated and inspired by Buddhism in East, Asia.
BST 4254 Korea The term culture is understood in abroad sense encompassing the ways of life, SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa
and Japan) practices, social conventions, customized habits and rote and rituals associated
which were influenced by Buddhism
Compulsory
The objective of this course is to give an orientation to the student to think, analyse Ven. Prof. U. Ananda
Buddhism and social and study modern social problems form a Buddhist perspective. The course will
BST 4282 change SM/EM 3 Ven. M. Amarawansa
focus on any one or set of problems, individual or social, and guide student to
apply Buddhist insights to them and develop Buddhist perspective.
Compulsory (Philosophy) Ven. Prof. U. Ananda
Buddhist The objective of the course is to give the student a comprehensive understanding Mr. P.K.I. Witanage
BST 4283 of the Buddhist concept of knowledge, and a general understanding of the field of SM/EM 3
Epistemology Ms. P.S.N. Gunarathne
epistemology as a part of philosophy
Compulsory (Philosophy) Dr. Vijitha Kumara
Semester The objective of the course is to give the student a general knowledge of logic,
BST 4284 Buddhist Logic and a specific knowledge of Buddhist logic as found in NAYAYA-BINDU of SM/EM 3 Mr. P.K.I. Witanage
Two Dharmakirti
Compulsory
This course will approach religion both as a general category sharing some SM/EM 3 Prof. Wimal Hewamanage
Understanding the common characteristics across many religions, and a class of unique phenomena
BST 4285 World Religions each member having its own history and rationale. The major religions , except Dr. Ananda Wijerathna
for Buddhism, will be studies in order to understand their rationale and the world Mr. M.M.M. Sabir
view
Compulsory (Culture)
The objective of the course is to give the student a comprehensive knowledge of Ven. Prof. U. Ananda
Recent History of history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka subsequent to the arrival of European Colonial Ms. H.G.G. Harshika
BST 4287 Buddhist in powers. The overall focus of the course unit is the problems and challenge faced SM/EM 3
Sri Lanka Ms. K.N.C. De Silva
by Buddhism during the colonial rule

Compulsory Ven. Prof. U. Ananda

Ven. Snr. Prof. M.
Writing dissertation under the guidance of the academic staff of the unit Dhammajothi
Dissertation Research 3 Prof. Wimal Hewamanage
BST 4289 II
SM/EM
Dr. Vijitha Kumara
Ven. Dr. M. Sugathasiri
Ven. M. Amarawansa
 Department of Demography

Medium of
Instruction No: of
Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information Credits
Name of Lecturer(s)

Computer Applications for

DMG 4160 Compulsory SM/EM 3 Prof. Sunethra Perera
Demographic Analysis

Dr. Rushan Abeygunawardana

DMG 4162 Bio Statistics Compulsory SM/EM 3
Prof. Manori Weeratunga
Semester
Advanced Demographic Prof. Sunethra Perera
One DMG 4166 Analysis
Compulsory SM/EM 3

DMG Labour Force Prof. Manori Weeratunga

Compulsory SM/EM 3
4168 Projection Methods Ms. Neranjala Sumathipala

DMG Demography for Urban Prof. Sunethra Perera

Compulsory SM/EM 3
4179 Planning and Policy Ms. Wathsala Anuradhi

Population Models & their

DMG 4261 Applications
Compulsory SM/EM 3 Prof. Sunethra Perera

DMG Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake

Business Demography Compulsory SM/EM 3
4263 Prof. Manori Weeratunga

Semester
DMG 4267 Internship Compulsory SM/EM 3 Mr. Migara Karunaratne
Two
All Academic Staff members
DMG 4269 Literature Review Compulsory SM/EM 3
Coordinator: Ms. Wathsala Anuradhi

All Academic Staff members

DMG 4270 Dissertation Compulsory SM/EM 3
Coordinator: Ms. Wathsala Anuradhi
Department of Economics
Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information Medium of No: of Name of Lecturer(s)
Instruction Credits
Marine Standards and Stream Compulsory (TECS) Ms. Chamila Danthanarayana
ECN 4161 EM 3
Regulations
Planning of Port and Stream Compulsory (TECS) Ms. Chamila Danthanarayana
ECN 4162 EM 3
Shipping Operations
Compulsory
ECN 4167 Data Analytics EM 3 Dr. D.D.P.M. Dunusinghe
(non-credit)
Stream Compulsory (FB)
ECN 4168 Practice of Banking EM 3 Prof. Chandana Aluthge
Economics of Banking and Stream Compulsory (FB)
ECN 4169 EM 3 Prof. Chandana Aluthge
Financial Markets
Snr. Prof. Amala de Silva
ECN 4170 Alternative Economic Thoughts Compulsory EM 3
Mr Umesh Moramudali
Stream Compulsory (T&I)
ECN 4171 Trade Facilitation EM 3 Mr. Umesh Moramudali
ECN 4172 International Finance Compulsory EM 3 Prof. Chandana Aluthge
Stream Compulsory (T&I)
ECN 4175 Environmental Economics EM 3 Ms A.N. Fernando
Stream Compulsory
Semester ECN 4179 Entrepreneurial Economics EM 3 Prof. S P Premaratne
(T&I & DPM)
One
Compulsory for
ECN 4182 Quantitative Techniques ETA Stream, and EM 3 Ms. A N Fernando
compulsory to
choose between
ECN 4182 and Dr. D.D.P.M. Dunusinghe
ECN 4183 Sampling Techniques ECN 4183 for EM 3
T&I and DPM
Streams
Economics of Sea and Air Stream Compulsory (TECS)
ECN 4184 EM 3 Ms. Chamila Danthanarayana
Transport
Stream Compulsory (DPM)
ECN 4185 Gender and Feminist Economics EM 3 Dr. Sasini Kulatunga
Optional for ETA
Advanced Econometrics Time
ECN Stream Compulsory
Series/Financial Sector Econometric EM 3 Dr. D.D.P.M. Dunusinghe
4190/4194 (ETA & FB)
Models
Economics of Risk Stream Compulsory
ECN 4191 EM 3 Ms. Chamila Danthanarayana
Management (FB & TECS)
Stream Compulsory
Dr. Mahinda
ECN 4197 Labour Economics (DPM) EM 3
Pushpakumara
Optional for ETA
 Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information Medium of No: of Name of Lecturer(s)
Instruction Credits
Snr. Prof. Amala de
ECN 4201 Dissertation Compulsory EM 3
Silva
ECN 4202 Internship Compulsory EM 3 Dr. Subha Mallikahewa
Economics of Human Resource Stream Compulsory
ECN 4278 EM 3 Ms. A N Fernando
Development (DPM)
Dr. D.D.P.M.
Stream Compulsory Dunusinghe
ECN 4295 Cross section Econometrics EM 3
(FB & ETA) Dr. Mahinda
Semester Pushpakumara
Two Logistics and Supply Chain Stream Compulsory Ms. Chamila
ECN 4298 EM 3
Management (TI & TECS) Danthanarayana
Tourism Policies and
ECN 4277 Optional EM 3 Prof. D A C Silva
Applications
ECN 4276 Economics of Education Optional EM 3 Mr. Umesh Moramudali
Dr. D.D.P.M.
ECN 4288 Panel Data Analysis Optional EM 3
Dunusinghe
Snr. Prof. Amala de
ECN 4292 Health Economics Optional EM 3 Silva
Ashani Fernando
Department of English
Supplementary Medium of
Unit Code Name of the Course Unit No: of Credits Name of Lecturer(s)
Information Instruction
Course Units for Special Degree Programme
ENG 4170 Discourse Analysis Optional EM 4 Prof. Dushyanthi Mendis

ENG 4175 Modern Drama Studies II Optional EM 3 Snr Prof. Neluka Silva
Semester
One ENG 4180 Medieval Poetry: Geoffrey Chaucer Optional EM 3 Dr. Shermal Wijewardene

ENG 4184 Independent Study: Translation and Activism Optional EM 4 Dr. Dinithi Karunanayake
Dissertation 01: Introduction to Research
ENG 4197 Compulsory EM 4 Dr. Shermal Wijewardene
Methodology
ENG 4271 John Milton’s Paradise Lost Optional EM 3 Dr. Shermal Wijewardene
Snr Prof. Neloufer De Mel
ENG 4272 Stage and Performance Optional EM 3
Semester
Two ENG 4281 Dissertation II Compulsory EM 3 TBA

ENG 4282 Language Policy and Planning Optional EM 3 Prof. Dushyanthi Mendis
Independent Study: Child Language
ENG 4283 Optional EM 4 Dr. Kaushalya Perera
Development and Socialization

* Independent Study: Child Language Development and Socialization (ENG 4283) will be offered in Semester II in the Academic Year 2022/2023
 Department of Geography

Supplementary Medium of No: of

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Credits
Name of Lecturer(s)
Information Instruction
Dr. Y.A. Karunarathna
SM
GYG 4173 Air Photo Interpretation I Compulsory 3 Prof. F. Ruzaik
TM
Mr. P. Kirishanthan
GYG 4177 Transport Geography Optional SM 3 Dr. R.N. Gunathilake
SM Dr. D.M. Karunadasa
GYG 4179 Advanced Agricultural Geography Optional 3
TM Prof. F. Ruzaik
SM Dr. V.P.I.S. Wijerathne
GYG 4181 Applied Hydrology Optional
TM Mr. P. Kirishanthan
Dr. C.M.K.N.K.
Semester GYG 4182 SM
Applied Bio – Geography Optional 3 Chandrasekara
Two TM
Mr. P. Kirishanthan
GYG 4183 Applied Meteorology and Climatology Optional SM 3 Dr. E.M.S. Ranasinghe
GYG 4191 Applied Soil Science Optional SM 3 Dr. J.P. Jayasingha
GYG 4194 Advance Industrial Geography Optional SM 3 Dr. M.O. Perera
SM
GYG 4197 Dissertation I Compulsory 3 All Staff
TM
GYG 4199 Applied Medical Geography Optional TM Prof. F. Ruzaik
3
SM Dr. M.O. Perera
GYG 4271 Comparative Regional Studies Compulsory 3
TM Prof. F. Ruzaik
SM Dr. Y. A. Karunaratne
GYG 4280 GIS Applications Optional 3
TM Ms. K. Rewathy
SM Dr. D.M. Karunadasa
GYG 4284 Rural and Regional Development Optional 3
TM Prof. F. Ruzaik
Semester
GYG 4292 Geography of Tourism and Recreation Optional TM 3 Prof. F. Ruzaik.
Two
Coordinator:
SM Dr. J.P. Jayasingha
GYG 4295 Internship Compulsory 3
TM Ass. Coordinator:
Dr. V.P.I.S. Wijerathne
SM
GYG 4298 Dissertation II Compulsory 3 All Staff
TM
Department of History

Supplementary Medium of No: of

Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Name of Lecturer(s)
Information Instruction Credits
Year 4 Course Units for Honours Degree Programme
HIS 4175 Selected Documents Compulsory SM/EM 3 Mrs. N.I. Nanayakkara
HIS 4189/PSC The State, The Military, Revolts
Compulsory SM/EM 3 Prof. N. Wijegoonawardana
4185 and Revolutions
HIS 4190 History of Eastern Europe Optional SM/EM 3 Dr. D.N Thoradeniya
Semester
One Evolution of the Modern
HIS 4193 Historiography in Compulsory SM/EM 3 Prof. D.N.N.R. Dewasiri
Sri Lanka
HIS 4195 Internship Programme Optional 3 All Staff
HIS 4197 Compulsory SM/EM Supervision by all staff members
Dissertation I 3
of the Department
Economic Changes in Sri Lanka
HIS 4276 Compulsory SM/EM 3 Dr. Y.A. Widyalankara
since Independence

Discourse Analysis of popular Prof. D.N.N.R. Dewasiri and Mr.

HIS 4292 Compulsory SM/EM 3
History of Sri Lanka Rivindu de

Semester Society and Politics of Post-

Two HIS 4294 Compulsory SM/EM 3 Mr. S.V. Hemachandra
Colonial Sri Lanka

HIS 4297 Dissertation II Compulsory SM/EM 3 Supervision by all staff members

of the Department

Advance Reading on History and Dr. D. Thoradeniya and Mr.

HIS 4299 Compulsory SM/EM 3
Historiography Rivindu de Zoysa
 Department of International Relations
Name of the Course Medium of No: of
Unit Code Supplementary Information Name of Lecturer(s)
Unit Instruction Credits

This course provides an in-depth insight into India with

INR 4186 Contemporary India its growing international presence and whose domestic *EM 03 Dr. George I. H. Cooke
socio-cultural, economic, security and political concerns
impact its international relations.
This course unit provides information on the foreign
policy- making of Russia/USSR with a focus on
INR 4187 Russia since World empire-building, exportation of ideology and the use of *EM 03 Dr. George I. H. Cooke
War II power.

This course unit focuses on the significance of

European Integration Diplomacy as a practice among European nations Professor Maneesha S.
Semester INR 4188 *EM 03
through Diplomacy and the theories that underpin these practices. Wanasinghe-Pasqual
One

This course provides tools and supervision for students Professor S. C.

INR 4197 Dissertation SM / EM 03
to commence their original research. Padmakumara
 Unit Name of the Course Medium of No: of
Supplementary Information Name of Lecturer(s)
Code Unit Instruction Credits
From the analysis of the application of foreign policy Professor Maneesha
doctrines to reacting to terrorism, this course provides S. Wanasinghe-
USA in Global
INR 4282 in-depth insights in to United States of America’s *EM Pasqual
Politics 03
relations with the world during the 20th and 21st
centuries
This course examines the causes and theories of
International Peace modern war and identity issues, along with the various Dr. Menik
INR 4285 *EM 03
Studies definitions and theories of the peace and strategies Wakkumbura
used to enforce peace.
INR 4289 China in the Modern This course unit begins with the legacies of the 19th 03
World century but quickly develops into an exploration of *EM Dr. B. A. C. A.
Chinese socio-cultural, economic and political Balasooriya
transformation in the 20th century.
Semester International This course aims to provide both a deep and a wide Professor Maneesha
Two INR 4290 Environmental understanding of the current major issues on *EM 03 S. Wanasinghe-
Governance environment governance. Pasqual
This course aims to expand students’ knowledge and
understanding in different foreign policy theories and
approaches. This course examines prominent foreign
policy theories and approaches and further intends to
develop a comprehensive understanding of the
Theories and
distinction between various foreign policy approaches Dr. Pavithra
INR 4292 Approaches of Foreign *EM 03
existing in contemporary International Relations. Jayawardena
Policy
Additionally, the course aims to expand the
knowledge in key research methods in studies of
foreign policy.
This course unit offered only for Honours Degree
program in International Relations.
Core - for all the IR Honours Degree students.
INR 4297 Dissertation This course provides tools and supervision for SM / EM 03 All Staff
students to complete their dissertation.

* While the language of instructions is in the English medium, the students can take the final examination in either Sinhala or English.

Note: Fourth year students are required to take all these four courses in this semester.
Department of Political Science and Public Policy
Supplementary Medium of No: of
Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Name of Lecturer(s)
Information Instruction Credits
PSC
Current Issues in Local Governance Optional EM 3 Dr. Shamini Chandran
4162
PSC Public Policy and Administration in Sri
Optional EM 3 Dr. M. S. Anees
4171 Lanka
PSC 4185/HIS The State, The Military, Revolts and Offered by Dept. Dr. N. Wijegoonawardena
Semester EM 3
4189 Revolutions of History
One
PSC 4187 Gender in Political & Policy Process Optional EM 3 Ms. N.C.R. Silva
EM
PSC 4189 Politics of Protest and Resistance Optional 3 Mr. D.G.N. Rambukwella
Dr. P. N. Peiris
PSC 4190 Democracy and Democratization Optional EM 3
Political Economy of East and South East EM
PSC 4272 Optional 3 Mr. P.L.S.C. Leelarathne
Asia
PSC 4276 Social Movements in World Politics Optional EM 3 Ms. N.C.R. Silva

Semester PSC 4278 Political Issues in Modern Development Optional EM 3 Ms. N.C.R.Silva
Two
PSC 4279 Advanced Studies in Constitutionalism Optional EM 3 Dr. M.S. Anees

PSC 4280 Dissertation Core EM 3 Dr. P. N. Peiris

PSC 4291 Conflict and Peace Processes in Sri Lanka Optional EM 3 Dr. Shamini Chandran
 Department of Sinhala

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4172
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 Department of Sociology
Medium of No: of
Unit Code Name of the Course Unit Supplementary Information Instructio Credit Name of Lecturer(s)
n s
Semester SM / EM
Sociology of Medicine Optional 3 HUS Sanaraweera
One SOC 4178
SOC 4180 Sociology of the City Optional SM / EM 3 A Fernando
Colonial and Post-Colonial
SOC 4181 Optional SM / EM 3 Prof. P De Silva
Society
Prof FF Haniffa
SOC 4186 Contemporary Social Theory Core SM / EM 3
Open only for students who follow
SOC 4187 *Community Social Work SM / EM 3 Dr. M Premarathna
the Social Work study stream
Independent Study II ( Data
SOC 4197 Core SM / EM 3 Prof. DN Abeysinghe
Analysis)
Semester SOC 4239 * Collaborative Social Work Optional SM / EM 3 HUS Samaraweera
Two Open only for students who follow
the Social Work study stream
SOC 4272 Sociology of Development Core SM / EM 3 Prof. FF Haniffa

SOC 4274 Contemporary Rural Society Optional SM / EM 3 Dr. J Pathirage

SOC 4283 Violence & Conflict Related Optional SM / EM 3 Prof. G Samarasinghe

Psychological Issues
SOC 4284 Sociology of Knowledge Optional SM / EM 3 C Kariyawasam

SOC 4285 Sociology of Arts Optional 3

SM / EM Dr. JB Pathirage

SOC 4297 Independent Study II ( Core SM / EM 3 Dr. DN Abeysinghe

Dissertation Writing) (Coordinator)

* Four hours to be allocated together

 Three-Year Degree in Arts (Study Streams)
Minimum Number of Course Units and Credits from Different Subject Categories for Three-Year Degree Programme in Arts/Study Streams
Year Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 FND/ENH Total
(Stream)
1st Year 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) FND 04 (12 credits) 10 (30 credits)
2nd Year 05 (15 credits) 02 (6credits) 02 (6 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
3rd Year 05 (15 credits) 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
Total 12 (36 credits) 06 (18 credits) 06 (18 credits) 06 (18 credits) 30 (90 credits)

Degree in Education (BED)

Minimum Number of Course Units and Credits from Different Subject Categories for Three-Year Degree Programme in Arts/Study Streams

Year Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 FND/ENH Total

( Education)*
1st Year 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) FND 04 (12 credits) 10 (30 credits)
2nd Year 05 (15 credits) 02 (6credits) 02 (6 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
3rd Year 05 (15 credits) 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
Total 12 (36 credits) 06 (18 credits) 06 (18 credits) 06 (18 credits) 30 (90 credits)

*Student can drop one subject, which followed for first year and pick up two courses offered by faculty of education.

Four-Year Degree in Arts (Honours)

Minimum Number of Course Units and Credits from Different Subject Categories for Four Year Degree Programme in Arts

Year Major Subject Subject 2 Subject 3 FND/ENH Total

1st Year 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) 02 (6 credits) FND 04 (12 credits) 10 (30 credits)
2nd Year 07 (21 credits) 01 (3 credits) 01 (3 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
3rd Year 07(21 credits) 01 (3 credits) 01 (3 credits) ENH 01 (3 credits) 10 (30 credits)
4th Year 10 (30 credits) - - - 10 (30 credits)
Total 26 (78 credits) 04 (12 credits) 04 (12 credits) 06 (18 credits) 40 (120 credits)
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