English Language Teaching Department
The Department of English Language Teaching (DELT) that functions under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences caters to all faculties in the University, facilitating the undergraduates to achieve proficiency in English as its primary objective.
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The DELT launched two books for the Intensive English Programme
(22 March, 2020)
The staff of the Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences had launched two books namely “A Comprehensive Course of English for New Entrants” and “A Resource Book for the ESL Classroom”.
International Summer School 2019: Researching Conflict Mediation and Peace Education
(22 March, 2020)
The staff of the Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences had launched two books namely “A Comprehensive Course of English for New Entrants” and “A Resource Book for the ESL Classroom”.
International Summer School 2019: Researching Conflict Mediation and Peace Education
(22 March, 2020)
Ms. Indu Gamage participated in the International Summer School 2019: Researching Conflict Mediation and Peace Education which was held at the University of Hamburg, Germany from 5th July, 2019 to 25th July,2019.
Full bright student joined the DELT as an English Teacher Assistant (ETA)
Ms. Indu Gamage participated in the International Summer School 2019: Researching Conflict Mediation and Peace Education which was held at the University of Hamburg, Germany from 5th July, 2019 to 25th July,2019.
Full bright student joined the DELT as an English Teacher Assistant (ETA)
(22 March, 2020)
Dominique Priest, a full bright student joined the staff of the Department of English Language Teaching as an English Teacher Assistant (ETA) on 20th December 2019.
Invited Speaker at the National Seminar held in Indira Kala Sangit Vishwvidyalaya
Dominique Priest, a full bright student joined the staff of the Department of English Language Teaching as an English Teacher Assistant (ETA) on 20th December 2019.
Invited Speaker at the National Seminar held in Indira Kala Sangit Vishwvidyalaya
(22 March, 2020)
Ms. Indu Gamage participated in the Two – Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on Popular Culture, Literature and Other Art Forms: Today and Beyond as an invited speaker.
Presenting as a Featured Speaker at the 35th SPELT International Conference
Ms. Indu Gamage participated in the Two – Day UGC sponsored National Seminar on Popular Culture, Literature and Other Art Forms: Today and Beyond as an invited speaker.
Presenting as a Featured Speaker at the 35th SPELT International Conference
(22 March, 2020)
Ms. Hemanthi Hidellaarachchi was invited to present as a featured speaker at the 35th SPELT International Conference by the Society of Pakistan English language Teachers (SPELT).
An English camp was organized by the ELTU in collaboration with John Keels Foundation and Gateway International from September 11-15, 2017 in order to enhance communicative skills in English and soft skills of the final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Ms. Hemanthi Hidellaarachchi was invited to present as a featured speaker at the 35th SPELT International Conference by the Society of Pakistan English language Teachers (SPELT).
An English camp was organized by the ELTU in collaboration with John Keels Foundation and Gateway International from September 11-15, 2017 in order to enhance communicative skills in English and soft skills of the final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Contact Info
English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)
University of Ruhuna
Matara
Sri Lanka
Tel : +94 412222681/82 Ext: 3802
Fax : +94 412227010
Email : eltu@hss.ruh.ac.lk
University of Ruhuna
Matara
Sri Lanka
Tel : +94 412222681/82 Ext: 3802
Fax : +94 412227010
Email : eltu@hss.ruh.ac.lk
Head's Message
The Department of English Language Teaching conducts compulsory foundation courses in General English Language Proficiency for the undergraduates in all faculties of the University to achieve English language skills essential in their academic as well as professional life.
The courses conducted by the Department of English Language Teaching cater to improve the students’ ability to use the language in their studies to a level which helps them exchange ideas with peers through classroom exercises and research. A number of academics supported by an experienced visiting staff serve on a regular basis.
In addition, the Department of English Language Teaching conducts weekend external courses in English to help the public to attain their professional aspirations. The external courses focus on employees needing English in their working environment.
As an academic entity, the department serves both undergraduates and the public, to help the University of Ruhuna to fulfill its valuable mission as the knowledge hub in the Southern province.
Course Units
| Course Modules Offered for Bachelor of Arts Degree Programme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Code & Name | Status (Core /Optional) | Credit Value | |
| 1000 Level | |||
| 1st Semester | ELG11512/ELG11612 Elements of English Grammar | Core | 02 |
| 2nd Semester | ELG12512/ELG12612 Reading Skills | Core | 02 |
| 3000 Level | |||
| 1st Semester | ELG31513/ELG31613 Academic Writing Skills | Core | 03 |
| 2nd Semester | ELG32512/ELG32612 Business English | Core | 02 |
| 4000 Level | |||
| 1st Semester | ELG41612 Public Speaking | Core | 02 |
| Special | General | |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 Level 1st Semester |
FDN 11513 English 1000 Level I | FDN 11513 English 1000 Level I |
| 1000 Level 2nd Semester |
FDN 12513 English 1000 Level II | FDN 12513 English 1000 Level II |
| 2000 Level 1st Semester |
FDN 21613 English 2000 Level I | FDN 21513 English 2000 Level I |
| 2000 Level 2nd Semester |
FDN 22613 English 2000 Level II | FDN 22513 English 2000 Level II |
| 3000 Level 1st Semester |
FDN 31613 English 3000 Level I | FDN 31513 English 3000 Level I |
| 3000 Level 2nd Semester |
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| 4000 Level 1st Semester |
FDN 41613 English 4000 Level I | |
| 4000 Level 2nd Semester |
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