Sinhala (SINHA)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

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 Graded

  •  9127 SINHA 1100   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Herath, B

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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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9636 SINHA 1122   SEM 102

    • TBA
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 1121 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and will include students from Yale & Columbia Universities using videoconferencing technology.

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

  •  5998 SINHA 2202   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 2201 or equivalent. This course is part of the Shared Course Initiative and will include students from Yale & Columbia Universities using videoconferencing technology.

SINHA 3301

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

  •  5885 SINHA 3301   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 2201/2202 or permission of instructor.

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

  •  5886 SINHA 4400   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Herath, B

  • Prerequisite: SINHA 3301 or permission of instructor.