Sinhala (SINHA)
SINHA 1100 - Elements of Sinhala Language and Culture (1 Credit)
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 Sri Lanka, heritage students, etc.
Exploratory Studies:
(SAAREA)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023 SINHA 1121 - Elementary Sinhala I (4 Credits)
Semi-intensive introduction to colloquial Sinhala, intended for beginners. A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Distribution Requirements: (FL-AG), (OCL-IL)
Exploratory Studies:
(SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 SINHA 1122 - Elementary Sinhala II (4 Credits)
Semi-intensive introduction to colloquial Sinhala, intended for beginners. A thorough grounding is given in all the language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Prerequisites: SINHA 1121 or equivalent.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
SINHA 2201 - Intermediate Sinhala I (3 Credits)
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 transition to literary Sinhala.
Prerequisites: SINHA 1122 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
SINHA 2202 - Intermediate Sinhala II (3 Credits)
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 transition to literary Sinhala.
Prerequisites: SINHA 2201 or equivalent.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
SINHA 3301 - Literary Sinhala I (3 Credits)
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 also introduces students to Literary Sinhala composition, and builds students' listening comprehension of semi-literary Sinhala forms (such as those used in radio and TV news).
Prerequisites: SINHA 2201 or SINHA 2202.
Distribution Requirements: (FLOPI-AS)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021
SINHA 4400 - Literary Sinhala II (2-4 Credits)
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 relevant to graduate student research (when appropriate).
Prerequisites: SINHA 3301.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
SINHA 4431 - Directed Study (1-4 Credits)
Intended for advanced language study.
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 SINHA 4432 - Directed Study (1-4 Credits)
Intended for advanced language study.
Exploratory Studies:
(CU-UG); (SALANG)
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 SINHA 5509 - Graduate Studies in Sinhala (3-4 Credits)
Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.
Last Four Terms Offered: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
SINHA 5510 - Graduate Studies in Sinhala (3-4 Credits)
Topics vary by semester in relation to student needs.
Last Four Terms Offered: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022