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Prospectus 2017/2018
Department of Social Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
PROSPECTUS 2017/18
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
Contents
Do You Know? 4
Message from the Dean Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 5
Message frome the Head, Department of Social Studies 6
The Social Studies Department:Introduction 7
Our Graduate Attributes 7
What are We Looking For? 7
The Open Distance Learning (ODL) Method Explained 8
What are Course Materials? 9
Student Life 13
Assessment and Evaluation 23
Careers for Social Science Graduates 24
Courses Offered 25
Certificate in Social Sciences 26
Certificate in Tourism and Hotel Operations 28
Diploma in Youth Development 30
BA in Social Sciences 32
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) and Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) 38
How Do I Apply? 39
Sinhala Translation 41
Tamil Translation 54
BA Curriculum 63
Do you know?
You probably know that the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is
one of the national universities in Sri Lanka. But,
Do you know that the Do you know that students can

OUSL is the premier Open study from their homes or their
Distance Learning place of work?
institution in Sri Lanka?
Do you know that the OUSL was
Do you know that that the established with the mission to OUSL the c
Social Studies make high quality and affordable

Department (SSD) of the education to those who wish to
OUSL offers programmes pursue tertiary education at any
ranging from Certificate to stage of their lives?
PhD levels?
Do you know that that many of our
Do you know that the SSD students pursue tertiary education
offers you the opportunity while being employed?
to learn from a group of
well qualified and
dedicated faculty OUSL has 8
members covering a regional centres,
range of social science 17 study centres
disciplines? and 6 teaching
centres spread
Do you know that the throughout the
OUSL has over 30,000 country
registered students?
These are a few among the most compelling reasons for you to start and
continue your higher education journey with the Department of Social
Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka
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Welcome
Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences
Welcome to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of
Sri Lanka!
I am very pleased that you have chosen the Faculty of
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) of the Open
University of Sri Lanka to pursue your educational mission.
Our Faculty consists of four departments, namely, Social
Studies, Legal Studies, Language Studies and Management
Studies. It caters to nearly 15,000 learners representing
diverse but inter-related fields of study within Social
Sciences and Development Policy Studies, English
Language Teaching, Law and Criminal Justice
Dr. Shantha
Administration, Public and Business Administration. Our
Abeysinghe
departments provide you with choices to pursue such studies
from Certificate to PhD levels
The mission of Foundation Level studies offered through the Certificate Programme
in Social Sciences is to provide an alternative route to higher studies for those who
do not possess formal qualifications for the purpose. At undergraduate level,
students may register for an innovative and multidisciplinary Bachelors‟ Degree in
Social Sciences having completed the conventional qualifications for university
entrance or our own Foundation Level Certificate Programme. Our overall
institutional objective is to offer a multi-disciplinary training for them to enter into the
broad field of Development Studies. Additionally, the faculty offers Diploma and
Certificate Level courses in Youth Studies and also in Tourism Operations.
This prospectus will give you information that will help you to make the best choice.
On behalf of the Faculty of HSS I warmly welcome you to our student community. I
assure you that your time with us will be inspiring and fulfilling. I wish you the very
best for the present and the future.
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Welcome
Head, Department of Social Studies
Welcome to the Department of Social Studies (SSD)! I hope this introduction gives
you a good glimpse of what our Department offers, and helps you to embark on an
educational mission with us purposefully.
The Social Studies Department which is multi-disciplinary in

character has an ethos of its own in empowering the people
to bring out their best in socio-economic, political and cultural
development. Through the courses that we offer from
Certificate to Postgraduate levels, we aspire to see that our
students will appreciate the true significance of Holistic
Development of people with due respect for material and
physical self-sufficiency, balanced with cultural and spiritual
self-sufficiency. Dr. Neavis Morais
We also offer opportunities for students to interact with the academic staff through
seminars and online platforms. You will find that many of our students are employed
and that they excel in their careers as an ongoing process as a result of the
comprehensive training received through SSD. Towards those end, we encourage
Students to pursue employment while studying, and our internship requirements
help them to find opportunities in recognized organizations.
Our dedicated team of academics will positively encourage you to be a dynamic

member of the SSD and the University, giving you an excellent learning experience.
I wish you the very best!
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The Social Studies Department:
Introduction
The Department of Social Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
(HSS) is a unique academic department in the OUSL, offering multi-disciplinary
academic programmes from Certificate to Postgraduate levels. Established in 1990,
the SSD has gradually evolved with a distinct culture and profile, specialising in
development studies with a strong foundation provided through core disciplines of
Economics, Sociology, Mass Communication and Politics and International
Relations.
The Department of Social Studies, commonly known as the SSD was established in
1990, and has gradually evolved with a distinct culture with an academic staff with
high credentials from globally competitive universities in Asia, Europe, Australia, and
the United States.
Our Graduate Attributes
Graduates of the SSD are expected to be:
 Scholarly
 Competent, and
 Socially Responsible
What is the student profile we look for?
We welcome students from diverse backgrounds representing all parts of the

country. Ideally, we would like students who are:
 Committed to the pursuit of knowledge and development of skills,

 Interested in pursuing a career in the social sciences,
 Curious and interested about the world around them, and
 Motivated and independent learners.
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The Open Distance Learning (ODL)
Method Explained
What is ‘Open’ about the OUSL?
At the OUSL we believe that anyone who wants to study further should be given the
opportunity to do so. We have an „open admissions policy‟ supported by a ladder of
opportunities from pre-degree to postgraduate qualifications. We also encourage the
concept of lifelong learning – that you should be able to pursue education at any
point in your life, at your own pace and according to your interests.
If you are 18 years of age, you are eligible to register for a broad mix of courses
offered by the OUSL. However, at the moment some programmes have selection
tests as the demand for them always exceed our capacity to cater to them.
What is distance learning?
Unlike in the conventional university system where it is compulsory to attend lectures

and be physically present in the university, the learning method at the OUSL enables
students to study from their homes and workplaces without regularly visiting the
university.
The support you receive as a distance learner includes;
 Printed course modules and audio-visual material written by specialised

Course Teams,
 Online connectivity, and
 Day Schools and seminars to provide face to face interaction with your
lecturers.
When you register with us you are given your course material in printed and/or
audio-visual form. Some of the courses are fully online and you are provided with
instructions on how to use the online courses.
You are also given a study pack consisting of guidelines and procedures, your
assignments and an activity schedule for the relevant academic year. The student
guidelines explain all you need to know about particular programmes and the level
for which you have registered. The activity schedule gives you all the information
regarding your assignment submission dates, Day Schools and examination dates.
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What are Day Schools?
Day Schools provide opportunities for you to meet your teachers. An academic
member of staff is appointed as a Module Leader for each course. These are
academics from the department who are responsible for the development of the
course and for ensuring that your learning experience is of high quality. Visiting
Academics who work with the Module Leaders support students in all regional and
study centres where Day Schools are held. When you attend a Day School, you are
able to discuss and solve your learning difficulties by discussing them with your Day
School academic. You can also make an appointment and meet the Module Leader
during weekdays or get in touch with them online at any time.
What are Course Materials?
The printed course material you receive when you register with us is called the „Tutor
in Print‟. Sometimes your course material is provided online. The course materials
are a substitute for the lectures conducted in the conventional system. The course
materials are specially written for the OUSL by experts in each field. These include
academic staff from the OUSL as well as academics from other local and sometimes
international universities. They are interactive in style and contain in-text questions,
activities, and review questions for students to reflect on the work and for self-
assessment.
Sometimes your course materials are in the form of audio and visual material
(Interactive Multi Media (IMM) or online material and activities. IMM constitutes a
combination of printed material/ CD/DVD/ online materials which include reading
material and assignments. Fully online courses are offered as well, where all the
teaching and learning takes place through this medium.
The OUSL has developed a network of regional

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and study centres throughout the island. These Over 30,000

centres are used for the distribution of course registered students
materials, to provide library facilities, for submission are studying at the
of assignments, and sometime for Registration and Open University
Day School sessions. You can check-in at the
regional or study centre nearest to you and register
for your programmes. Many of them pursue
tertiary education while
What is a Study Programme? being employed
A study programme is a combination of compulsory

and elective courses which leads to a Certificate,
Diploma, Degree or Postgraduate degree, on
successful completion.
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What are Continuing Education Courses?
Continuing Education (CE) courses are offered to students who are registered for
regular study programmes. Students can choose to follow these courses if they wish
to expand their knowledge in areas that interest them. For instance, the BA in Social
Sciences offers a range of CE course for students such as Statistics for Social
Sciences, Soft Skills and Social Harmony etc. Some of these CE courses may be
compulsory for certain Study Programmes.
Open Distance Learning
What is credit rating?
All Study Programmes and courses are given a specific credit rating. This
represents the academic value and work load of a course or a programme. It also
reflects the time that should be spent on the course. At the OUSL, one credit is
defined as 50 notional learning hours. When a credit rating is allocated to a course,
it takes into account the time you need to spend on all the activities that you need to
do to successfully complete a course. This includes reading and understanding
course materials, face to face sessions, continuous assessments, final examinations,
reading reference material etc.
What is a Course Code?
Each course that is offered at the OUSL is assigned a course code. This code gives
a unique identity to the course. Course codes consists of 3 letters and 4 digits for
example, SSU2207. The first two letters of all the courses offered by the SSD will
have the letters „SS‟. The letter „u‟ refers to undergraduate level courses. The OUSL
which is in the process of implementing the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework
(SLQF) is converting its course codes to be compatible with SLQF.
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The SLQF Course Codes
The SLQF is a nationally consistent framework for all higher education qualifications
offered in Sri Lanka. The Department of Social Studies is also converting its course
codes to be compatible with SLQF. The new code for the department will be DS and
will come into effect in January 2018 with the implementation of the Sri Lanka
Qualification Framework (SLQF).
Certificate in Social Sciences
D S C 1 3 1 1
Level (01)
Department Programme
Credit (03)
Serial number
of Social
Studies Certificate in
Social
Sciences
Diploma in Youth Development
D S D 3 3 0 6
Level (03)
Credit (03)
Serial number
of Social
Studies Diploma in
Youth
Development
BA in Social Sciences
D S U 3 6 2 1
Level (03)
Credit (06)
Serial number
of Social
Studies Undergraduate
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How do I decide on my workload?
If you register for a regular study programme such as the Certificate course, BA or
MA, you may register for a minimum of 9 credits or a maximum of 36 credits per
year. Additionally, you may register for up to 9 credits of CE courses.
When you decide on your workload, please consider the number of hours you will
have to spend for each course. For example, if you register for a total of 30 credits
you will have to allocate at least 28 hours per week for your studies.
You need to assess if you have this kind of time available for studying before you
decide on an appropriate workload for yourself. Remember, one of the advantages
of studying at the OUSL is that you can study at your own pace.
So adjust your workload according to how much time you can commit for
your learning process.
Yes, you can! Students can continue their studies while

living abroad. However, you need to maintain close
contact with your course leader to make sure you fulfil
the assessment requirements of your courses
Can I
continue Final examinations may be organized outside the country
through the relevant Sri Lankan Embassies. Students are
my studies expected to make contact with the Sri Lankan embassy in
those countries and obtain their consent to hold
while living examinations when necessessary. This needs to be done
well in advance to enable the Examination Divison of the
OUSL to make arrangemetns through the Ministry of
abroad? Foreign Affairs.
Alternatively, the students can contact a nearby

university of their choice and get their consent to
supervise the examination. The candidate will be
expected to meet the costs of these examinations abroad.
These costs may vary considerably.
However, please note that the possibility of holding examinations in a foreign country
depends on the willingness of an institution (university/embassy) agreeing to hold
them. We cannot guarantee that these institutions will agree.
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Student Life
One of the advantages of the OUSL is that you will be part of an
extremely diverse student population. We have students from all over
the country, employed students, and students from different age groups
and ethnic backgrounds. This will give you the opportunity to interact
with different types of people and to share experiences with them.
While studying at the department of Social

Studies we have broadened our horizons through a
global perspective and developed a lasting passion
for learning.
Ruhiya Abrahm, Economics Teacher, Leeds international School, Panadura
B.A. Level 5 Student (2016/17), Economics and Development Studies Stream
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My situation is a good example of how the OUSL
is flexible, open and willing to give a chance for
anybody to become one of their students. I lived in Italy
since I was 1-year-old and after completing a Diploma
in Hospitality Management and a Degree in
Economics, I decided that it was time for me to come
back to my motherland. After coming here, I started to
work in my family business and at the same time I
wanted to continue my studies. I knew this course
was going to give me a chance to study in-depth
according to my interests.
Milinda I will never forget my first Day School; higher education
Gunasekara wasn‟t something new for me, but it was my very first
B.A Level 3 Sri Lankan educational experience. It was very
Student interesting to see such a diversity of students, from
2016/17 different ethnicities, different ages, some that have just
completed A‟ levels and others who were working,
Society and married and have kids. Study material is excellently
Culture Studies written in a simple way with a clear focus about the
Stream topics. My first year is almost over; I can‟t deny that it
was a hard learning experience. We have to make our
studies fit like pieces of a puzzle with the rest of our life
commitments. But this allowed me not only to learn so
much and fulfil my academic goals, but also I learned
what is time management, which is something
essential for a successful life. This was my first year in
this country and I don‟t exaggerate when I say that
OUSL helped me to integrate in this society. What I
learned at the University helped me to understand why
things are the way they are, it makes me hunger for
knowledge and I‟m looking forward to learning more in
the coming years. I‟m very proud to study in an institute
where, as I said before, your age, the place you live
and your occupation don‟t matter. If you are keen to
study, OUSL will give you the best chance
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Students who have studied at the Department of Social
Studies have an insightful understanding of the subject
matter.
Anushke Bandara, Assistant Director,
OUSL Kandy Regional Centre
You might think that being a

distance mode student, you will
not be able to experience a
„batch‟ like your peers in the
conventional system. That is
not true, as we encourage you
to take an active part in the
student life of the university, to
engage with other students and
to make the fullest use of the
extremely unique opportunities
presented through the diversity
of students of the OUSL.
The university regularly

hosts activities. The
SSD for example hosts
various seminars, talks
and film shows.
These are often open to

students as well. These are
advertised within the
department and on the website.
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The propitious experience at OUSL!
I am a practicing psychological counsellor. I found my

way to the Open University for few reasons. The main
one being the distance learning mechanism available
at the university. Next is the uncomplicated entry path
for different fields of studies. I enrolled myself to study
Politics & International Relations which was an entirely
new field of study for me. I came across friendly, young
lecturers who were very talented and supportive while
some were senior lecturers who are inspirational
personnel in their respective fields. Altogether they
Chamalee made the learning experience challenging to meet high
Ahangama standards of education and to produce a good group of
B.A Level 5 practitioners to the field of Social Sciences: not to
Student become some graduate. The other reason that made
2016/17 me interested about OUSL is the availability of a
continuous learning pathway. The assessment
Politics and methods were also very effective given the variety of
International methods they used including Take-Home Assignments,
Studies Stream Closed Book Tests, Open Book Tests, MCQ Tests,
Structured Essay Type Tests, Essay Type Tests, Oral
Presentations, Project or Internship and most
interestingly the Online Assignments. There were also
enough opportunities for the participants of the course
to hang around and network: near the milk bar,
canteen is some places I used to hangout. The library
facility is also an invaluable facility that helped me so
much not only for the relevant subjects of the course
but to explore many other fields of interest.
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Does the Open University have student unions?
Yes. OUSL has its own student union. We encourage you to find out about the
student union and to get involved. Our faculty believes in student rights and two
students are elected from the HSS Faculty to represent student issues to the Faculty
Board. Student representation at the Faculty Board is a medium through which you
can ensure that your interests are represented to the faculty and get heard.
The effectiveness of this

opportunity that is
presented to you depends
on the level of interest you
take in making sure your
views are represented
among the student body.
Open Distance Learning
Using these student unions, you

can establish a relationship with
the University in order to have
access to university facilities
and services easily.
So we encourage you to network and get to know your fellow students and to
organise yourself!
The change in our attitudes and approaches to learning

is remarkable.
K. Udaya Kumara, B.A. Level 3 Student (2016/17), Politics and International Studies
Stream
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Having received my results for the GCE
Advanced Level Examinations in 2015, I had to make
the hard choice of what degree to follow and most
importantly which university to choose. Considering the
pros and cons of many universities I wished to enrol, I
am glad to have chosen the Open University of Sri
Lanka. The main advantage of the distance learning
methods facilitated by the OUSL is that it allows you to
fit your learning around your work and home life. The
idea of having to spend considerable amount of time
travelling and attend long hours of lectures everyday
Shifa Fawas wasn‟t something that sounded pleasing to me.
B.A Level 3 Distant learning, though may be a new concept here in

Student Sri Lanka, is something that is getting popular world-
2016/17 wide due to its high level of flexibility and ability to
study while working. The high quality and self-study
Society and facilitating course materials, lecturers who can be
Culture Studies contacted anytime via email and the well-equipped and
Stream resourceful library added to the benefits I personally
experienced. The calm environment and the green
surroundings within the university also makes the
learning process more interesting.
Being a part of a class with a mix of students from

different ethnicities and cultures has broadened our
ways of thinking. We are encouraged to think in
different ways and break stereotypes. The fruitful
discussions in day schools help in the expression of
various ideas and we are always taught to respect
differences in thinking and in opinions.
All in all, choosing to do my BA in Social Sciences at

OUSL is one of the most significant decisions I will
never regret having taken!
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Student Support
There are various units and departments that will support your learning
process during your career at the OUSL.
Student Affairs Division
The Student Affairs Division is responsible for maintaining all personal and academic
records of OUSL students. You should contact the Student Affairs Division for any of
the following:
 You have lost your record book

 You have changed your address
 You want to change your medium of study or study centre
 Your personal details (civil status) has changed
Examination Division
You should fill your final exam entry form three weeks before the final examination.
Your admission forms will only be prepared when you make the application. The
Examinations Division is responsible for conducting assessments and examinations.
Your admission forms will be sent to you by the Examinations Division before you sit
for your examination. You should contact the Examination Division for any of the
following:
 Any queries regarding the online exam entry form

 Any queries regarding examinations
 Requests for results sheets or certificates (you will be required to pay a
nominal fee).
Finance Division
The Finance Division administers student fees and related matters. If you have any
queries regarding course fees, you should contact the Finance Division in the
Central Campus at Nawala. The Finance Division will send you the invoices relating
to each semester; you can make the payments at the stipulated bank branches. You
should remember to retain the student copy of the voucher with you for future
reference. The Shroff Counter at the Colombo Regional Centre is open from 9.00am
to 3.00pm on weekdays. You can also make payments for request for certificates or
results sheets at the Shroff Counter. Students attached to other Regional Centres
may get the assistance of the Regional Officers or Assistant Directors with regard to
payment issues. Students from the regions outside Colombo can pay the fees at the nearest
Regional Centre or at the stipulated bank.
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Student Counselling
The department has a student counsellor who is available for you if you have any
non-academic issue. For academic matters, you should meet the relevant Module
Leader, Regional Coordinator or Visiting Academic.
Student Counsellor:
Mr. Athula Samarakoon
Email: smak918@gmail.com
Tel: 0112881496
Library Services
The OUSL has an excellent library service. The Central Campus at Nawala houses
the main library which is very well equipped with books and other resources. The
library also has photocopying facilities, inter-library loans, access to past
examination papers and short skills development programmes. You can browse all
these services on the university web site at www.lib.ou.ac.lk. Regional Centres and
study centres also have library services.
The main library is open from 8.30am to 6.30 pm every day except on Poya days
and University holidays. Libraries in regional and study centres are open every day
except on Sundays and Mondays.
Career Guidance Unit
The Career Guidance Unit is located in the new CRC building at Nawala. You can
get support there to advance your career development and employment skills.
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Medical Centre
The Colombo Regional Centre has a medical centre for students and staff. It is
usually open on all weekdays except on public and university holidays.
Temporary Residential Facilities
The Colombo, Matara and Kandy Regional Centres provide temporary residential
facilities for a limited number of students for restricted periods. You have to obtain
an application form to request for this facility from the Assistant Registrar of the
Faculty or from the reception desk at the residential facility. This application form
must be certified by an academic staff member.
Canteens
Student canteens serve meals and other refreshments at reasonable prices at the
Central Campus, Colombo, Kandy and Matara Regional Centres. The canteens are
open all weekdays and weekends except on University holidays.
Banking Facilities
The OUSL branch of the People‟s

Bank is located at the Nawala-
Narahenpita Junction near the
University. An electronic cash
dispensing outlet of the Peoples Bank
(PET) is located at the Colombage
Mawatha off Nawala Road.
Photocopying Facilities
The library and the Student Union

office provide photocopying facilities
at reasonable rates.
Scholarships at the OUSL
There are a limited number of

scholarships offered for the OUSL.
Students who qualify for these are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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Scholarships
Mahapola Scholarship
Who can apply?
Students who successfully complete Level III of the BA Degree Programme are
eligible to apply for the Mahapola Scholarship provided that they fulfill the
requirements mentioned below.
Selection criteria for Mahapola Scholarship

1. You may apply on a need basis or on merit basis.
2. Age- Below 30 years
3. Unemployed
How do I apply?
Department of Social Studies will send the applications with the guidelines to eligible
students.
University Bursary
Who can apply?
eligible to apply for a University Bursary.
How do I apply?
Department of Social Studies will send the applications with the guidelines to the
eligible students.
University Enhancement Bursary

Who can apply?
eligible to apply for a University Enhancement Bursary.
How do I apply?
Department of Social Studies will send the application with the guidelines to the
eligible students. For all inquiries with regard to scholarships contact:
Dr. G.T. Madhubhashini Galagedarage

E-mail:gtmad@ou.ac.lk
Telephone: 0112881034
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Assessment and Evaluation
There are two types of assessments at the OUSL. They are namely,
Continuing Assessments (CA) and Final Examinations.
Continuing Assessments (CA)
Your progress in a course that you are registered for is assessed

periodically through continuous assessment tests. There can be several
CAs per course.
There are different types of CAs such as

Open Book Tests (OBTs), Multiple
Choice Questions (MCQs), Close Book
Tests (CBTs), Oral Presentations and
Learning Journals. You may also be
assessed on your participation in online
forums. Oral presentations can be
conducted in three methods such as group presentations, poster
presentations and in oral form.
A percentage of your average mark from all the CA components will be

included in your final grade. For example, in the BA Study Programme,
50% of your final grade will be calculated from your CA marks.
Final Examinations
At the end of each semester

you will have Final
Examinations. If you fail to
sit for a Final Examination
you will have to re-register
for the course in the
subsequent year. If you get
a FA, RE or RF grade, it
means that you will have to
register for that particular
subject once again. When you re-register for a subject, you will be
required to repay for the course.
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Careers for Social Science Graduates
At the SSD we believe that social sciences are an integral part of the higher
education system, and that social science graduates are valuable assets to the
country. Social Science education provides you with a broad and humanistic
outlook on life. It gives you a critical perspective and a set of skills to intervene
meaningfully on issues connected with the world around you.
Our graduates work in a range of fields. They work in the

development and humanitarian sectors with local and global non-
governmental organisations and multilateral agencies such as the
United Nations
They work in
the field of
They work in research and
the public academia.
sector as
administrators
Our graduates and managers.
work in a
range of areas
locally and
internationally.
They work in the private sector in
human resource departments and
other areas
They work in the media industry and
some of our graduates are active in
public life in various capacities.
These are some career paths that are open to you as well. You might already be
working in one of these sectors and wanting to enhance your career. Or you might
be looking for an opportunity to switch careers and go into something new. Or you
might be a school leaver, just about to start your professional career. As you can
see, there are many options available to you with an undergraduate or postgraduate
training in the social sciences.
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Courses Offered
This section describes the different programmes offered by the Social
Studies Department.
Certificate in Tourism and

Hotel Operations
B.A in Social Sciences
MA in Development Studies and

Public Policy
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
Doctor of Philosophy (P.hD)
The Department of Social

Studies was established in
1990 and has gradually
evolved with a distinct culture
and profile in social sciences.
For more
It has an academic staff with high details of the
credentials from top international programmes
universities in Asia, Europe and the
United States. see pages
26-40
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This is a beginner or entry level study programme offered by the SSD which covers a
wide range of subjects such as Economics, Sociology, Mass Communication,
Political Science, History, Geography, Law and Management. It is an entry point for
those wishing to further their education to graduate levels at OUSL and elsewhere.
What are the objectives of the progamme?

The Certificate in Social Sciences leads to undergraduate and postgraduate studies
in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences to provide new avenues for
education. It can be seen as the first rung of the ladder of opportunities within the
Faculty. Those who complete the Certificate in Social Sciences are eligible to apply
for Selection Tests in the Department of Legal Studies as well as the Department of
Management Studies in addition to gaining entry into the BA Degree Programme in
the Social Sciences.
What are the entry requirements?

Any person with basic literacy and above 18 years of age is eligible to register for
this programme.
What is the duration of the Course?

Minimum of two years and it is offered at two levels. The student completes the
course by passing the continuous assessment components and the final
examinations. Final Examinations are held at the end of each year.
What is the medium of instruction?

The programme is offered in Sinhala, Tamil and English media.
Can I get exemptions from courses?

Those who have qualifications acceptable to the Senate of the OUSL can get
exemptions from relevant courses at the time of registration.
What are the benefits of following the Certificate in Social Sciences?

 Students who complete this course successfully are eligible to register for the
B.A Degree Programme in Social Sciences conducted by the Department of
Social Studies in the English medium.
 Students who complete this course successfully can gain entry to the Diploma
in Youth Development programme offered by the Department of Social Studies.
 The Certificate Course in Social Sciences also functions as a gateway to sit for
the entrance examinations for Management and Law Degree Programmes of
the Open University of Sri Lanka.
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What is the course structure?
SSC1311 SSC1312 SSC1313 SSC1314 SSC2311 SSC2312 SSC2313 SSC2314
Modern Human Introduction Understanding Elements Fundamentals Introduction to Foundation

History of Geography to Law of Political of Economics Mass of
Sri Lanka Management Science CommunicationSociology
LEVEL 01 LEVEL 02
In addition, students are required to complete the following English course:

LEE1602 English for Social Sciences
What is the course Fee?

Registration fee Rs. 400/=
Facility fee Rs. 1500/=
Course fee (Local Students) Per Credit Rs. 495/=
Course fee (Foreign students) *Four times the tution fees of local
students
*60% of the course fee should be paid at registration.
For further information contact:

Mr. Cecil Hilrey – Cordinator Level 1
Ms. Ranjani Muthuthanthri – Cordinator Level 2
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881403
Email: hilrey.cecil936@gmail.com
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Certificate in Tourism and Hotel
Operations
To meet the demand in the human resource requirement of the
expanding tourism industry, the Open University of Sri Lanka offers a
short course to introduce the basic concepts in tourism and hotel
operations. At the end of this three months course the students are
awarded a Certificate of Participation once they fulfil the practical
component.
Applicants should:
 Be over 18 years of age
 Have the ability to follow the course in the English language.
What is the course structure?
This is a short course with lectures on Sundays for 10 weeks followed by

3 weeks of „on the job training‟ in approved hotels, guest-houses,
restaurants, airlines or travel agencies. The course consists of 6
subjects:
 Leisure & Tourism Industry

 Customer Service
 Personal and Professional Development
 Accommodation Operations
 Food & Beverages Operations
 Basic Cookery
The mode of teaching will be through printed course materials and face
to face lectures. The course is mainly offered at the Colombo Regional
Centre, Nawala. Other centres may be considered provided at least a
minimum of 15 students register.
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What are the assessment and evaluation criteria?
However, 80% attendance at lectures is compulsory. The OUSL will

issue a letter for students to seek a place for practical training in a
tourism related or training organization. A Certificate of Participation will
be awarded to students who successfully complete the theory classes
and the practical training period. Those who are (or were) employed in a
hotel, guesthouse, restaurant, airline or travel agency for a period of at
least one month will be exempted from the practical training. They
should provide proof of such employment.
The Course Fee is Rs. 8000 to be paid in full.

*The course will be conducted twice each year, commencing in
February and August.

Mr. Nizam Lantra
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881300
Email: lantra@sltnet.lk
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The Diploma in Youth Development is a Programme offered by the Open University
of Sri Lanka (OUSL) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Programme
(CYP), United Kingdom, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development,
Sri Lanka. The programme is rooted in a special resolution of the Commonwealth
Inter-Ministerial Conference on Youth Affairs and is inspired by the principles of
enabling, empowering and ensuring which are fundamental to youth work. This
programme builds the foundation needed for professionalism in youth work and is
offered through the Commonwealth Universities in the Asia-Pacific, Caribbean and
African regions.
What are the objectives of the programme?

 To ensure that youth workers gain professional credentials to ensure that they are
members of a distinct internationally recognised profession.
 To equip practitioners with generic and core competencies, knowledge, values
and skills in working with youth
 To enable youth workers to facilitate the national development process with
enlightened policy development, implementation and evaluation.
 To enable practitioners to pursue higher education at undergraduate and at
postgraduate levels, relevant to the field of national development through the
Open University of Sri Lanka.
 To build a pathway to achieve higher educational aspirations .

You should be 18 years of age and above, and
1. Have successfully completed any Level 2 programme of the OUSL OR
2. Obtained three passes at the GCE A/L examination OR
3. An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open
University of Sri Lanka.

The course is offered in Sinhala, Tamil and English.
Scholarships
Selected students will be granted a special scholarship offered by NYSC. For more
information, contact the coordinator.
Where will the academic activities be held?

This programme can be offered at Colombo, Matara, Kandy, Anuradhapura,
Rathnapura, Batticaloa and Jaffna Regional Centres. However, a minimum number
of students need to have registered for the course to be conducted in a Regional
Centre.
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What are the future benefits?
The Department is in the process of revising and upgrading this programme. Very
soon, we will be offering a new degree programme in Youth Studies.
What is the programme structure?

First Year
Course Code Course Title
SSD 1201 Commonwealth Values in Youth in Development Work
SSD 1202 Young People and Society
SSD 1203 Learning Process
SSD 1204 Principles and Practices of Youth in Development work
SSD 1105 Personality Development and Communication Skills
SSD 1106 Management Skills
SSD 1107 Working with People in their Communities
SSD 1108 Population and Family Life Education
Second Year
Course Code Course Title
SSD 2201 Policy Planning and Implementation
SSD 2202 Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
SSD 2203 Conflict Resolution: Strategies and Skills
SSD 2104 Sustainable Development and Environment
SSD 2105 Promoting Enterprise and Economic Development
SSD 2106 Gender and Development
SSD 2107 Youth and Health
SSU 2208 Project (6000 words on a topic based on the modules)

Course fee (Foreign students) *Four times the tution fees of local
students
For further information, contact:

Ms. Niluka Senaratne
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881427
Email : niluka.senarathne@gmail.com
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BA in Social Sciences
The BA in Social Sciences is a multi-disciplinary degree offered in the
English medium. It gives you the opportunity to obtain a multi-disciplinary
social science training while also selecting an area of special focus.
Students who register for the BA can choose from the following areas of
focus:
Communication Studies
Communication Studies equip you to insightfully understand the role of
human communication in the development process from individual to
institutional levels. The discipline enables you to analyse how the
communication process affects the quality of life within a given social
system, proactively or reactively, impacting on the quality of human
freedom and one‟s capacity to empower others with thoughts and
actions.
The critical understanding of theory will positively help you to influence

system based reforms proactively especially in the areas of governance
at micro and at macro organizational levels. The discipline, through its
broad curriculum will have a liberating impact with purposive human
communication becoming a way of life in a society lagging behind with
qualities that undermine human existence.
Economics and Development Studies

Economics is the study of how societies, governments, businesses,
households, and individuals allocate their scarce resources. Our discipline
has two important features. First, we develop conceptual models of
behavior to predict responses to changes in policy and market conditions.
Second, we use analytical models to investigate these changes. While
providing a good knowledge on the principles of Economics. This area of
study will also expose you to different specialised branches of Economic
analysis that would help you to understand issues of development through
an economic perspective. You will gain valuable insights into the various
critical economic events, and be an informed participant in the modern
economy.
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Politics and International Studies
Politics and International Studies offer courses that guide and enable you
to understand the complexities of national, global and societal politics.
With conceptual exposure to the science and art of politics, you will
become an astute observer of your society, governments and political
systems around the world. You will also begin to think politically and
reflect critically about politics. Subjects explored in this stream include
politics and governance; political ideologies; gender and politics; cyber
politics; politics under globalization; international political economy;
conflict, war and peace; political violence; security; world politics; and
political theory. This is an excellent platform if you are interested in the
systematic study of politics, political processes, political behavior and
values, political institutions, global politics; and politics at the level of
government, society and citizens.
Society and Culture Studies
Drawing from the disciplines of Sociology and Social Anthropology,

Society and Culture Studies offers you an exciting range of options that
looks at social institutions, social and cultural processes. It provides you
with the concepts, knowledge and skills to understand the world around,
to analyse issues of social relevance and to intervene meaningfully in the
world around you. Some of the topics covered in this stream include
globalization, marriage and family, education, political systems, social
movements, religious institutions, identity, social psychology, gender and
development. If you are curious about people, like to understand more
about your self and the society in which you live and plan a people
oriented career, this will be a useful and interesting area of study.
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When do I have to select the area of focus I want to follow?
You have to select your area of focus at the time of registration. The detailed
curriculum of the BA programme is provided in this prospectus. Please read it
carefully and select the area, which you would like to focus during your BA degree.
Making changes to registered courses

You will be given a period during which you can make changes to the courses for
which you have registered. You can add or drop courses during a specified period of
time. You have to complete a form designed for this purpose. This is available with
the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty. You can also contact the Department
Coordinator or the Regional Director in your respective area. When you add or drop
courses, you have to maintain a maximum of 36 credits or minimum of 9 credits. You
will not be allowed to change your courses after the designated period.

The BA programme starts at Level 3. You will require a MINIMUM of 3 years to
complete this degree programme. Each academic year is divided into two
semesters. Each semester, you can offer courses worth a maximum of 18 credits. To
complete the programme, you need to have a total of 108 credits. Each year you are
offered a combination of compulsory and elective courses. In addition, you are also
offered what are known as „Continuing Education‟ courses. You can select up to 9
credits of CE courses each year. Some of the Continuing Education courses such as
English are compulsory.

If you are 18 years of age or more at the closing date of applications and possess
the qualifications mentioned below you can apply for this study programme. If you
meet the entry requirements you may have to sit for a Selection Test. You will be
informed if you have to sit for a Selection Test.
 A minimum of thirty (30) credits at Level 2 from the Certificate in

Social Sciences Programme offered by the Department of Social
Studies, OR
 Successful completion of any Level 2 programme offered by the
Open University of Sri Lanka, OR
 Obtained three passes at the G.C.E (A/L) in
Arts/Commerce/Science/Mathematic streams, OR
 An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of
the Open University of Sri Lanka.

English
StART@OUSL (Student Academic Readiness Training)

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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has launched a programme known as
StART@OUSL (Student Academic Readiness Training). All students of the OUSL
who wish to enrol in a programme of study leading to a degree should undergo this
three-month training programme. This programme is conducted by the career
guidance unit of the Open University. The programme is conducted twice a year
starting in September and March.
The courses offered in the StART@OUSL programme are:
Nature of Course Course Code Course Title
LSE3202 or English for General Academic

LSE3204 Purposes [EGAP]
Compulsory Any ONE from

Courses
LSE0077 Basic Sinhala
LSE0078 Basic Tamil
Optional Courses CSE3150 or

ICT Skills
as per programme CSE 3151
schedule SSE3101 Social Harmony
The fee for the StART@OUSL programme will be 7,500/= (payable in two instalments)

Course fee (Foreign students) *four times the tuituion fees of local
students
Example: SSU1221 is a six credit course. To take this course you have
to pay (6 X Rs.970). That is Rs.5820/=.
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Gold Medals
Students who perform well in the BA Degree in Social Sciences are eligible for the
following Gold Medals at the end of the programme. These are awarded annually at
the University Convocation.
 Dr.Gamani Corea Gold Medal to the Best Student in Social Sciences

 Dr. Anura Goonesekera Gold Medal to the Best Student in Mass Communication
 Professor H.A. de. S. Gunasekera Gold Medal to the Best Student in Economics
 Professor Gananath Obeysekere Gold Medal to the Best Student in Sociology
Communication Studies Stream

Ms. Thushari Gamage
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881034
Email :thush.nemesis@gmail.com
Economics and Development Studies Stream

Ms. Achinthya Koswatta
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881403
Email :achinthyatharangani@gmail.com
Politics and International Studies Stream

Mr. Athula Samarakoon
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881496
Email : smak918@gmail.com
Society and Culture Studies Stream

Dr. Kanchana Bulumulle / Dr.Harini Amarasooriya
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881402
Email : hnama@ou.ac.lk
Email : kbulu@ou.ac.lk
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MA in Development Studies and
Public Policy
This is a collaborative programme of the Open University of Sri Lanka and Marga
Institute. The OUSL in collaboration with the Marga Institute offers the Master of Arts
(MA) in Development Studies and Public Policy. Marga Institute is a non-profit centre
for development research and advocacy established in 1972 on a private initiative of
a group of public officers, academics and professionals. This is a programme of
minimum two years duration. If you would like to follow a career in the fields of policy
analysis, administration, development and in the humanitarian sector or if you are
already working in these sectors and wish to advance your career, this programme
offers you knowledge and research skills from a multi-disciplinary approach to
development. Drawing on the academic and professional experience and expertise
of the two institutions, the MA in Development Studies and Public Policy offers you a
unique post-graduate study programme in the distance mode.

 A degree from a recognized university preferably in the fields of social
sciences or
 An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open
University of Sri Lanka
What is the selection process?
The University selects students for admission on the basis of a selection test. The
selection test consists of a written and/or oral examination.

The MA Programme consists of thirteen courses to be offered in Semesters I, II and
III with the subject matter arranged as modules dealing with Historical, Theoretical
and Thematic Issues relating to development. This programme consists of 54 credits
worth of courses and 18 credits worth of research work. The two academic years are
divided into four semesters to enable students to give undivided attention to selected
courses. Each semester consists of five months duration.

Dr. Kanchana Bulumulle, Dr. Madhubhashini Galagedara
Department of Social Studies Department of Social Studies
The Open University of Sri Lanka The Open University of Sri Lanka
Nawala, Nugegoda. Nawala, Nugegoda
Telephone + 94-11-2881402 Telephnoe + 94-11-2881034
Email :kbulu@ou.ac.lk Email: gtmad@ou.ac.lk
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The MPhil/ PhD programme at the The minimum duration of the
Department of Social Studies is MPhil programme is two years and
open to those who have PhD programme will be three
completed a Master‟s Degree in years.
the field of Social Sciences. Both
The research proposal should be
programmes carry a thesis as the
in line with the research interests
main component of assessment.
of the senior staff of the
The candidates seeking admission department. Please go through
to the MPhil/PhD programme the staff profile for information
should submit a research proposal regarding the individual research
in 2000 words indicating the interests of the staff.
background of the research,
literature review and intended There is no deadline for
methodology to the Research enrolment.
Degree Coordinator of the
Department of Social Studies.

Dr. Anton Piyaratne
Nawala, Nugegoda.
Telephone + 94-11-2881629
Email : antonpiyarathne@gmail.com
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How do I Apply?
Firstly, you will need to purchase an application form, fill it and send it to
us.
Where can I get application forms?
You should download application forms from the OUSL website at

www.ou.ac.lk. and fill the application form online. Please note that
payments should be made online.
What happens after I apply?
If you are selected for the BA Study Programme you will be invited for a
“Pre-registration Orientation Programme”. At that programme you will
learn more details of your study programme and how you register for the
programme. It is very important that you attend the Pre-Registration
Orientation Programme since you will be given a lot of information that is
necessary for you to make the decision whether to register for the BA
study programme or not and which courses to select within the „areas of
focus‟ that are offered. Please note that we strongly recommend that you
attend the “Pre-registration Orientation Programme” prior to registering
for the BA Programme.
What is registration?
Registration is when your study programme with the OUSL officially starts!
Registration documents along with a payment voucher stating the course fee will be
sent to you prior to registration. You will also be notified as to the dates on which
you can register for the programme. You can pay the course fee to the nearest
People‟s Bank branch or online prior to registration. You can make the payment in
two instalments:
1st instalment: 60% of the course fee at registration

2nd instalment: 40% of the course fee in the second semester
All payments matters will be handled by the Finance Division of the Open University
of Sri Lanka.
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Where can I register?
You will be invited to an OUSL centre close to where you live to register for the study
programme that you wish to follow. At registration, you can select the courses you
want to follow for that year. The academic staff of the SSD will be available to
provide you with academic counselling – that is, they will help you to decide how to
choose your courses and how many courses you should register for in that year.
When do I get my course material?
After you register and you make the payments for the courses that you have
selected, you can collect your course materials. You can collect your course
materials for the relevant academic year from the Book Distribution Centre. This is a
very important part of your registration process.
Once you get your course material you are officially a

student of the OUSL and your learning process begins
immediately!
What documents do I need to bring with me for registration?
1. Birth Certificate or signed copy of Birth Certificate plus copies

2. Three (3) passport size photographs
3. National ID plus photocopy
4. All Educational Certificates (OL and AL certificates) plus copies
Is that all I have to do?
Well, you will also be invited at registration for the Orientation Programme. The
Orientation Programme will provide you with more detailed and specific information
about your study programme. You will get to meet your lecturers and you can clarify
any questions you have with them or the other staff of the department regarding your
study programme. You will also be shown the other support facilities that are
available to you such as the library services and career guidance unit.
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wdpd¾h uKav,hka u.ska ilia flfrk w;r ta i|yd újD; úYajúoHd,
wdpd¾hjrekaf.a odhl;ajhg wu;rj foia úfoia m%ùk wdpd¾hjrekaf.a o iyh
o ,nd .efka' fuu fmd;am;ays úIh wka;¾.;hg wu;rj ks¾foaYhg wod,
m%Yak yd úúO ls%hdldrlï wOHhk ld¾h myiq lsÍu i|yd we;=<;a lr we;s
w;r" th YsIHhskg a ;u wOHhk lghq;= ms<sn| iajhx we.hqula ,nd .ekSug
myiq fõ' f;dard.;a mdGud,djka nyqudOH mdGud,d Înteractive Multi Media&
f,i bosrsm;a flfrk w;r mrs.Kl .; mdGud,d ^Fully Online Courses) i|yd
wod, ish¨ b.ekaùu yd wOHhk lghq;= wka;¾cd,h yryd isÿ flf¾'
újD; úYajúoHd, m%dfoaYSh fiajd cd,h

újD; úYajúoHd,hg wod, m%dfoaYSh yd wOHhk uOHia:dk cd,hka ÈmjHdma;j
ls%hd;aul fõ' tu uOHia:dk ;=<ska YsIHhkg wOHhk fuj,ï iemhSu"
mqia;ld, myiqlï iemhSu" jeks úúO fiajdjka ,nd foa' ;jo isiqkag
mdGud,djkg wod, ksnkaOk Ndr Èh yels w;r YsIH ixLHdj mokï
lr.ksñka f;dard.;a m%dfoaYSh iy wOHhk uOHia:dkj,§ YsIH ,shdmÈxÑ lsÍï
yd Èk mdie,a fufyhùu o isÿ flf¾'
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iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j ms<sn|j ye¢kaùula
iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,fha ^YS%','ú'ú& udkj
yd Ydia;% mSGhg wh;a jkakd jQ Ydia;Sh
% wOHhk tallhls' wd¾Ól úoHdj"
iudc úoHdj yd foaYmd,k úoHdj" ckikaksfõokh jeks úIh lafIa;%hka
;=<ska nyq úIhSl wOHdmkhla ,ndfoñka ixj¾Okh iy m%;sm;a;s wOHhk
lafIa;%h fj; úoHd¾:hska fufyhjñka mD:q, ld¾hNdrhla bIaG lrhs'
fuf,i olajk uq,sl úIh lafIa;%hka ;=<ska yd ta yd ine¢ wfkl=;a úIhka
;=<ska ,ndfok oekqu yd l=i,;d wkqidrfhka iudchg j.lsj hq;= mqrjeishka
njg isiqkaj yev.iajk w;r tu iún, .ekaùu ;=<ska cd;sl ixj¾Okhg
isÿjk odhl;ajhg o úYd, .=Kd;aul n,mEula isÿ lrhs'
fomd¾;fïka;=j u.ska msßkukq ,nk fndfyda mdGud,djka ;=<ska iïm%odhsl
úYajúoHd, wOHdmk rgdfjka neyerj ish oekqu yd l=i,;djhka Tmakxjd
.ekSug wfmalaId lrk fndfyda msßila ^újD; yd ÿria: bf.kqï ÔDL& udOH
;=<ska& fj; fiajh ie,fia'
YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,h ÿria: wOHdmkh YS% ,xldjg y÷kajd §fï
mqfrda.dñhd jk w;r oekg jir 30lg jvd ld,hla mqrd tu fiajh oehg
i,iñka isá hs' fuu È.= ld,h mqrd úúO fya;= idOl fya;f = jka wOHdmkfha
iu wjia:djka .s,syS .sh fndfyda fofkla fj; wOHdmkh ,nd.ekSu h:d¾hla
njg m;a lsÍug YS%,xúú lghq;= lr ;sfí'újD; yd ÿria: wOHdmkfha uq,sl
wfmalaIdj jkqfha ld,h" ÿr iy wfkl=;a fndfyda lreKq fya;=fldg f.k
bf.kqï ls%hdj,sfh ys ksr;ùug ndOd mj;sk YsIHhka fj; wOHdmkh
,nd.ekSu myiq lsÍu hs' iïm%odhsl wOHdmk rgdj ;=< § isiqjdg mka;s ldurh
;=< § ;u meñKSu mj;ajd .ekSu wksjd¾h jk kuq;a újD; yd ÿria:
wOHdmkh ;=<ska iajhx wOHhkh fj; isiqjd fhduq lrhs' fuys § lshùï i|yd
wjYH f,aLK iy nyq udOH iïm;a ,nd fok w;r ta ;=<ska Tnf.a ksji fj;
u wOHdmkh /f.k taula isÿjk nj lsj yel' isiqkag lsishï jD;a;Shuh
ld¾hhl ksr;jk w;r;=r § u iudc wOHhk fomd¾;=fïka;j = u.ska újD; yd
ÿria: udÈ,sfhka f.fkkq ,nk wOHdmk ls%hdj,sfhys ksr;ùug wjldY
,efnhs' wms Tng b;du;a úYsIag wkaoñka ,shjqkq mdvï tall wvx.= fudähq,
,ndfok w;r u jvd;a kuHYS,S iy iqjmyiq wdldrfhka wOHdmkh ,eîug
wjYH nyq udOH myiqlï imhkafkuq' iuyr mdGud,d i|yd wjia:dkQrEmj
mka;s ldur foaYk iy .=re isiq wka;¾ ls%hdldÍ;ajhka fiau we.hSï o wm
wOHhk uOHia:dkh ;=<ska ls%hd;aul fjhs' kdj, msysá wmf.a m%Odk
mqia;ld,h ;=< isiqkag wjYH lrk m%udKd;aul mqia;ld, myiqlï iïmdokh
lr we;' isiqkag ;ukag wjYH úfgl § ;u lÓldpd¾h uvq,, a iuÕ ÿrl:k
iy B fu,a ud¾.fhka in|;d meje;aúh yels fiau ´kEu úfgl § uq,sl
oekqï §ulska miqj meñK yuqùug o yelsh'
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úúO wOHdmk miqìula iys; tfy;a iudc úoHd wxYfha ;u jD;a;sh .uk
bÈßhg f.k hkakg reÑl;ajh olajk" lemùulska wOHhk lghq;= i|yd
ksr;ùug iQodkï foia úfoia whÿïlrejkg wm wOHhk wxYh yd tlaùug
wdrdOkd flf¾'
újD; úYajúoHd,fha mdGud,d i|yd we;=<;aùu i|yd whÿï lsÍfï mámdáhla
mj;sk w;r ,shdmÈxÑùu i|yd whÿïlrejka th wkq.ukh l< hq;= fõ'
iudc úoHdj ms<sn| iy;sl m;% mdGud,dj

fuh iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j úiska msßkukq ,nk mokï
mdGud,djla jk w;r wd¾Ól úoHdj" iudc úoHdj" ck
ikaksfõokh" foaYmd,k úoHdj" b;sydih" N+f.da, úoHdj" kS;sh iy
l<ukdlrKh hkd È fndfyda úIh lafIa;% .Kkdjlska fmdaIs;
jQjls' újD; úYajúoHd,fha ls%hd;aul jk Wmdê uágfï fyda mYapd;a
Wmdê uÜgfï mdGud,djlg we;=<;aùu i|yd wjYH iqÿiqlï imqrd
.ekSu b,lal lr.;a mdGud,djla jYfhka o ye¢kaúh yels h'
mdGud,dfõ wNsu;d¾: fudkjdo @

iudc úoHd iy;sl m;% mdGud,dj udkj Ydia;% mSGh u.ska msßkukq ,nk
Wmdê yd mYapd;a Wmdê mdGud,djka lrd isiqka fufyhjkq ,nk w;r ta
;=<ska kj uxfm;a rdYshla isiqkag újD; lrfokq ,efí' fuh újD;
úYajúoHd,fha wOHdmk wjia:d w;ßka uq,sl u wjia:dj jYfhka ye¢kaúh
yels h'
mdGud,djg msúiSug wjYH uq,sl iqÿiqlï fudkjdo@

uq,sl idlaIr;d {dkh iys; wjqreÿ 18g jeä ´kEu mqoa.,fhl=g fuu
mdGud,dj i|yd ,shdmÈxÑ úh yel'
mdGud,dfõ ld, iSudj fldmuKo@

mdGud,d ld,h wju jYfhka wjqreÿ folla jk w;r uÜgï foll §
msßkefï' isiqka fuu mdGud,dj ;=< § wLKav we.hSïj,g iy wjika
úNd.hlg uqyqK§fuka ish wOHhk wjYH;d imqrd.kS' iEu jirla
wjidkfha§ u wjika úNd.h meje;afõ'
mdGud,dfõ bf.kqï udOH l=ulao@

isxy," fou< iy bx.s%iS hk NdId udOH ;=fkka u mdGud,dj meje;afõ'
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mdGud,djg wh;a iuyr úIh tallhka yeoEÍfuka
ksoyiaùug isiqkag yelso@
mdGud,dj i|yd ,shdmÈxÑ jk wjia:dfõ § úYajúoHd, ikd:k iNdjg ms<s.;
yels iqÿiqlï bÈßm;a lsÍfuka mdGud,djg wh;a iuyr úIhhka yeoEÍfuka
ksoyia ùug iqÿiqlï u; isiqkag wjia:dj ie,fia'
iudc úoHd iy;sl m;% mdGud,dj yeoEÍfï m%fhdack

fudkjdo@
 fuu mdGud,dj id¾:lj ksulrk isiqka iudc wOHhk fomd¾;=fïka;=j u.ska
msßkukq ,nk bx.s%iS udOHfhka muKla b.ekaùï isÿ flfrk l,d Wmdê
mdGud,djg iDcqju m%fõYh ,nd.; yelsh'
 fuu mdGud,dj id¾:lj yodrd ksu lrk isiqkag wjYH kï fomd¾;=fuka;=j u.ska
msßkukq ,nk ;reK ixj¾Ok lghq;= ms<sn| ämaf,daud mdGud,djg iDcqju m%fõYh
,nd.; yelsh'
 fuu mdGud,dj iïmQ¾K lsÍu YS%','ú'ú' l<ukdlrK Wmdêh yd kS;s Wmdêh i|yd
isiqka f;dard .ekSug mj;ajkq ,nk újD; ;rÕ úNd.hkag uqyqK §ug wjYH
iqÿiqlï imqrhs'
mdGud,dfõ ixhq;sh l=ula o@

uÜgu 1
SSC1311 - YS% ,xldfõ kq;k b;sydih
SSC1312 - udkj N+f.da, úoHdj
SSC1313 - l<ukdlrKh ye¢kaùu
SSC1314 - kS;s moaO;sh ms<sn| ye¢kaùula
uÜgu 2
SSC2311 - foaYmd,k úoHdfõ uq,sldx.
SSC2312 - wd¾Ól úoHdfõ uQ,sldx.
SSC2313 - ckikaksfõokh ye|skaùu
SSC2314 - iudc úoHdfõ moku
óg wu;rj my; oelafjk mdGud,dj iïmq¾K lsÍug o isÿfjhs'

LEE1602 - iudc úoHdj i|yd bx.S%iS
mdGud,d .dia;=
,shdmÈxÑ .dia;=j - re' 400/=

mSG .dia;=j - re' 1500/=
mdGud,d .dia;= ^YS% ,dxlsl whÿïlrejka i|yd& jirlg - re' 495 /= (Per Credit)
 ,shdmÈxÑ jk wjia:dfõ mdGud,d .dia;=fjka 60] la f.úh hq;= fõ'
jeä úia;r i|yd wu;kak'

iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j, YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,h
kdj," kqf.af.dv'
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;reK ixj¾Okh ms<sn| ämaf,daud mdGud,dj
YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,h fuu mdGud,dj msßkukq ,nkafka fmdÿ rdcH
uKav,Sh ;reK jevigyk" ^tlai;a rdcOdksh& yd fh!jk lghq;= iy
ksmqk;d ixj¾Okh ms<sn| wud;HdxYfha ^YS% ,xldj& taldnoaO;djfhks' th
ff;%hsmd¾Yùh iyfhda.S;djhlska hq;= j bÈßm;a lrkq ,nk mdGud,djls'
c;Hka;rj ms<s.ekSulg ,laj we;s fuu mdGud,dj tlai;a rdcOdksfha fmdÿ
rdcH uKav,Sh ld¾hd,h yd taldnoaOj iudc wOHhk fomd¾;=fuka;=j u.ska
msßkukq ,nkafka cd;sl ixj¾Ok ld¾h i|yd wjYH flfrk yd wm iudcfha
b;du;a u ;SrKd;aul msßila úiska wjYH flfrk mdGud,djla jYfhka yd
ixl,amSh iy ksmqk;d mdol lr.;a n,i;=lrKh ;=<ska ;dreKHfha
úNj;djhka WmßulrKh lsÍfï mrud¾:fhks' ;reK iïnkaO;d ms<sn|j
fmdÿ rdcH uKav,Sh wka;¾ wud;H iuq¿fõ úfYAI fhdackd iïu; lsÍu ;=<
fhdackd jQ fuu mdGud,dj ;reK ls%hdldÍ;ajh i|yd uq,slju wjYH flfrk
yelshdj ,nd§u yd n,jka; lsÍu hk uq,O¾u u; msysgd ie,iqï lrkq ,en
we;' ;reK ixj¾Ok ls%hdldÍ;ajh i|yd wjYH flfrk jD;a;Shuh Ndjh
ms<sn| uq,sl moku fuu mdGud,dj ;=<ska f.fkkq ,nk w;r wdishd
Ydka;slr" leßìhdkq iy wms%ldkq l,dmfha fmdÿrdcH uKav,Sh úYajúoHd,
;=<ska fuu mdGud,dj msßkukq ,efí'
fuu mdGud,dj yodrk isiqka yg wdrïN lsÍug kshñ; ;reK lghq;=
iïnkaO Wmdê mdGud,djlg we;=,aùug wjldYh ysñfõ' tfukau fuu
mdGud,dj yodrk isiqkaf.ka f;dard.;a msßilg YsIHh;ajhla m%Odkh lsÍug
lghq;= i,id we;'
mdGud,dfõ wNsu;d¾: fudkjdo@
 wka;¾ cd;sl jYfhka iqúfYaIs jD;a;Shuh ;;ajhla ;reK ls%hdldrSlhska yg
,nd.ekSug wjYH lrkakd jq jD;a;Shuh iqúfYaIS;djhla ,nd.ekSu iy;sl lsÍu'
 mdGud,dj yodrk msßi fj; ixj¾Ok ls%hdj,sfhys ksr;ùu i|yd ffki¾.slj

wjYH jk uq,sl olaI;d" oekqu" yrmoaO;sh yd ksmqk;djhka ,nd§u'
 ;reK ls%hdldrslhska yg cd;sl ixj¾Ok ls%hdj,shg myiqlï ie,iSug yelsjk mßÈ

ta i|yd wjYH flfrk úYsIag m%;sm;a;s ie,iqï lsÍu" ls%hd;aul lsÍu yd we.hSu
i|yd odhlùug wjYH ;;ajhka idOkh lsÍu'
 ls%hdldÍ lafIa;%fhys ksr; jQjka yg Wmdê iy mYapd;a Wmdê mdGud,d ;=<g msúi
cd;sl ixj¾Ok lafIa;%hg wod<j wOHdmkh ,eîug yels ;;ajhla we;s lsÍu'
 Wiia wOHdmkh i|yd jk wfmalaIdjka w;am;a lr .ekSug bv m%ia:d w;am;a lr

§u'
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mdGud,dj i|yd we;=<;a ùug wjYH flfrk iqÿiqlï
fudkjd o@
whÿïlrejka jhi wjqreÿ 18 fyda Bg jeä úh hq;= w;r my; i|yka
iqÿiqlïj,ska tlla fyda imqrd ;sîu m%udKj;ah'
1- YS% ,xld újD; úYAjúoHd,h u.ska msßkuk ´kEu fojk uÜgfï

mdGud,djla iïmq¾K lr ;sìu fyda
2- w'fmd'i' ^W$fm<& úNd.fhka idud¾: ;=kla ^03& ,nd ;sîu fyda
3- YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,fha ikd:k iNdjg ms<s.; yels Wiia
iqÿiqlula ,nd ;sîu' ^;reK ixj¾Ok ld¾hfhys ksr;ùfuka ,nd
;sfnk m<mqreoao b;d by< iqÿiqlula jYfhka ie,fla'&
bf.kqï udOH l=ula o@

isxy," fou< iy bx.s%iS
mdGud,dfõ ld,iSudj fldmuK o@

wju jYfhka jir folls
wOHhk ls%hdldrlï isÿjkafka l=uk uOHia:dkj,§ o@

fuu mdGud,dj YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,fha fld<U"ud;r"uykqjr" wkqrdOmqr" uvl,mqj
iy hdmkh hk m%dfoaYSh uOHia:dkj,§;a iy l=reKE., wOHhk uOHia:dkfha §;a
yeoEÍfï myiqlï we;'
ie'hq ( tla tla uOHia:dkfha ,shdmosxÑ jk YsIHhkau;Èk mdie,a meje;aùu ms<sn|j

;SrKh .kq we;'
mdGud,d ixhq;sh l=ula o@

m<uq jir
mdGud,d fla;h mdGud,dfõ ku
SSD 1201 - ;reK ixj¾Okh ms<sn| fmdÿ rdcH uKAv,Sh idrO¾u

SSD 1202 - ;reK fm< iy iudch
SSD 1203 - bf.kqï ls%hdj,sh
SSD 1204 - ;reK ixj¾Ok ld¾fhys ,d wjYH jk uq,O¾u yd Ndú;hka
SSD 1205 - fm!reI;aj ixj¾Okh yd ikaksfõokh ksmqk;d
SSD 1206 - l<ukdlrK l=i,;d
SSD 1207 - ;reK fm< iuÕ Tjqkaf.a m%cdjka ;=< lghq;= lsÍu
SSD 1208 - ck.ykh iy mjq,a Ôú; wOHdmkh
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fojk jir
mdGud,d fla;h mdGud,dfõ ku
SSD 2201 - m%;sm;a;s ie,iqïlrKh yd ls%hd;aul lsÍu

SSD 2202 - jHdmD;s ie,iqï lsÍu wëlaIKh yd we.hSu
SSD 2203 - .egqï ksrdlrK uqf,damdhka yd ksmqk;d
SSD 2104 - ;sridr ixj¾Okh yd mßirh
SSD 2105 - jHdmD;s m%j¾Okh iy wd¾Ól ixj¾Okh
SSD 2106 - iA;S% mqreI iudc Ndjh iy ixj¾Okh
SSD 2107 - ;reKhd iy fi!LH
SSD 2108 - jHdmD;sh ^jpk yhodyl fudähq,hla ;=<ska f;dard.;a ud;Dldjla
ms<sn|j isÿlrk rpkhls'&
mdGud,d .dia;= (-
iEu jirlu jdßl follska mdGud,d .dia;= f.úh yel' wka;¾ cd;sl isiqka i|yd mdGud,d
.dia;=j isõ .=Khla ^4& jkq we;'
mdGud,d .dia;= ^foaYSh isiqka& remsh,a

,shdmosxÑ .dia;= re'500.00
myiqlï .dia;= re'1500.00
mqia;ld, .dia;= re'100.00
mdGud,d .dia;= re'605 (Per Credit)

iïnkaëldrl
;reK ixj¾Okh ms<sn| ämaf,daud mdGud,dj
iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j
YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,h
kdj, kqf.af.dv
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ixpdrl iy fydag,a fufyhqï ms<sn| iy;sl m;% mdGud,dj
fuh mdi,a yer .sh wh fjkqfjka ks¾udKh l< ff;%hu s disl ûdi 03&
fláld,Sk mdGud,djla jk w;r Tjqkag ixpdrl iy fydag,a fufyhqï
lafIa;%h ms<sn|j wjYH lrk oekqu yd m%dfhda.sl mqyqKqj uq,sl uÜgul §
b;du;a iykodhS .dia;=jla hgf;a ,nd§u isÿflf¾' oekgu;a ixpdrl
l¾udka; lafIa;%fha ksr; ù isák mqoa.,hska yg ish oekqu iy l=i,;djhka
j¾Okh lr.ekSug fuu mdGud,dj b;du;a m%fhdackj;a fõ'
mdGud,dfõ wNsu;d¾: fudkjd o@
ixpdrl iy fydag,a fufyhqï lafIa;%h ;=< isiqka yg uq,sl uÜgul § mqyqKqj ,nd§u
we;=<;a ùfï iqÿiqlï fudkjd o@

 jhi wjqreÿ 18 jvd jeäúh hq;= h'
 bx.s%iS udOHfhka mdGud,dj yeoEÍug yelshdj ;sìh hq;= h'
mdGud,d ixhq;sh l=ula o@

fuu mdGud,dj fláld,Sk h' i;s oyhla ;=< bßod Èkj, § foaYk meje;afjk w;r bka
wk;=rej fydag,a" wuq;a;kaf.a Yd,d" .suka y,a" .=jka fyda ixpdrl ksfhdað; wdh;k ;=<ska
i;s 3l mqyqKqjla ,nd§u isÿ flf¾' mdGud,dj úIhka yhlska iukaú; fõ'
1- úfõlh iy ixpdrl l¾udka;h
2- .uka fufyhqï
3- mdßfNda.sl fiajd fufyhqï yd jD;a;Shuh ixj¾Okh
4- kjd;eka myiqlï
5- wdydrmdk iy fufyhqï
6- wdydr msiSu ms<sn| uq,sl oekqu
mdGud,d .dia;=j fldmuK o@
remsh,a 8000 /= ls' fuh tljr f.úh hq;= h'
<Õ u we;s YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,hSh uOHia:dkfhka fyda
iudc wOHhk fomd¾;fïka;=j
YS% ,xld újD; úYajúoHd,h
kdj, kqf.af.dv'
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mdGud,djkag wod, whÿïm;a ñ, § f.k wm fj; ,eîug ie,eiaúh hq;= fõ'
whÿïm;a ,nd .; yelafla flfiao@
www.ou.ac.lkkeu;s úYajúoHd, fjí wvúhg msúi whÿïm; ,nd f.k th

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TAMIL TRANSLATION
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,yq;if Njrpa gy;fiyf;fofq;fspy; xd;whf ,yq;if jpwe;j
gy;fiyf;fofk; jpfo;fpwJ vd;gjid Vw;fdNt ePq;fs; mwpe;jpUg;gPu;fs;.
Mdhy; gpd;tUk; tplaq;fs; gw;wp ePq;fs; mwpe;jpUf;fpd;wPu;fsh?
,yq;ifapd;; njhiyJ}u fy;tpapy; ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofk;

Kjd;ikahdjhf tpsq;Ffpd;wJ.
gy;fiyf;fof fy;tpia njhlutpUf;Fk; midtUk; jkJ cau;fy;tp
mgpyhirfis G+u;j;jp nra;af;$batifapy; cau;juk; kpFe;j fy;;tpia
toq;ff;$ba Fwpf;Nfhs;fis jd;dfj;Nj nfhz;ljhf ,yq;if jpwe;j
gy;fiyf;fofk; epu;khdpf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ.
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofk; 30000jpw;Fk; Nkyhd khztu;fis

gjpTnra;J nfhz;Ls;sJ.
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofk; 8 gpuhe;jpa ikaq;fisAk; 17 fw;if
ikaq;fisAk; ehl;by;; gutyhf nfhz;Ls;sJ. mjdhy; khztu;fs;
jhk; tpUk;gpathW mtu;fs; trpf;Fk; ,lq;fspy; ,Ue;Njh my;yJ
Ntiyj;jsq;fspy; ,Ue;Njh fy;tpia gapyKbAk;
vkJ khztu;fspy; ngUk;ghyhNdhu; njhopypy; ,Ue;j tz;zNk jkJ
gy;fiyf;fof fy;tpia njhlUfpd;wdu;.
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fof r%f fw;iffs; JiwahdJ rhd;wpjo;
fw;ifnewp njhlf;fk; fyhepjp gl;lg;gbg;G tiuapyhd gytifahd
fw;ifnewpfis toq;Ffpd;wJ.
r%f fw;iffs; JiwahdJ gy;tifg;gl;l r%f tpQ;Qhd ghlnewpfspy;
kpFe;j jifik ngw;w kw;Wk; mu;gzpg;G kdg;ghq;Fk; nfhz;l
tpupTiuahsu; FOtpduplk; ,Ue;J fw;gjw;fhd xU mupa re;ju;g;gj;ij
toq;FfpwJ.
,jd;thapyhf ePq;fs; ,e;ehl;by; fhzg;gLk; gy;tifg;ghL nfhz;l

khzt rKjhaj;jpd; Xu; mq;fkhf ,izj;Jf; nfhs;tjw;fhd
tha;g;gpid ,J toq;Ffpd;wJ.
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;foj;Jld; jq;fsJ cau;fy;tp gazj;ij
Nkw;nfhs;s fUj;jpw;nfhs;s Ntz;ba rpy tplaq;fNs cq;fs;
ftdj;jpw;F!
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jpwe;j njhiyJ}u fw;wy; Kiw gw;wpa tpsf;fk;
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofj;jpid ‘jpwe;jJ’ vd;W nrhy;tJ Vd;?
,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofj;jpy; vtNuDk; xUtu; fy;tp gapy tha;g;G

toq;fg;gl;;bUf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gijNa ehk; ek;Gfpd;Nwhk;. Fwpg;ghf rhd;wpjo; fw;if
newp kl;lj;jpy; vq;fSila mNdfkhd fw;ifnewpfs; Kiwrhu;e;j EioT
jifikfis Ntz;b epw;fhjthW ehk; ‘jpwe;j mDkjp nfhs;ifia’
itj;jpUf;fpdNwhk.; ,r;re;ju;g;gkhdJ cau; kl;l fw;wYf;fhd Xu; Eiothapyhf
mikAk;. tho;ifAldhd ePz;l ehs; fw;wiy ehq;fSk; $l Cf;Ftpf;fpd;Nwhk;
ckJ tho;ifapy; ve;j xU fzg;nghOjpypUe;Jk; cq;fSila <Lghl;bw;F Vw;w
tifapy; fy;tpia njhluf;$batu;fshf ePq;fs; ,Ug;guP ;fs;. ePq;fs; 18 taJ
epuk;gpatu;fshf ,Ug;gpd; ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofk; toq;Fk; gy tifahd
fw;if newpfSf;F cq;fis gjpT nra;J nfhs;tjw;F ePq;fs; jifik
ngw;wpUf;fpd;wPu;fs; vd;gij mwpa jUfpd;Nwhk;. ghupastpyhNdhu; mDkjpf;fhf
tpz;zg;gpf;Fk; gl;rj;jpy; mjid vjpu; nfhs;Sk; tifapy; rpy fw;if newpfs;
njupT guPl;iria nfhz;Ls;sd.
njhiyJ}u fw;wy; vd;why; vd;d?
kuGtop gy;fiyf;fofq;fspy; tof;fpy; cs;s jpdrup tpjpKiwfSf;F fl;lhakhf

tUif jUjy; kw;Wk; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpy; jpdrup gpurd;dkhjy; Kjyhd
Kiwikfis Nghd;wy;yhJ jq;fspd; ,y;yq;fspypUe;j tz;zNkh my;yJ
Ntiyj;jsq;fspypUe;j tz;zNkh xU rpy tUiffSld; khztu;fs; jq;fSila
fy;tpia njhlu KbAk; tifapy; ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fof fw;wy; Kiw
mike;Js;sJ.
,J fUJtjhtJ ahnjdpy;> vJ ckf;F kpfTk; nghUj;jkhdJ vd;gjw;fika

ckJ tpUg;gj;jpw;Nfw;w tifapYk;> Neujpw;fikaTk; cq;fshy; ckJ fy;tpia
njhluKbAk;. thrpg;gjw;Fk;> ghu;gjw;Fk;> Nfl;gjw;Fk;; ghlnewp E}y;fs; kw;Wk; fw;wy;
cgfuzq;fSk; (,Wntl;Lf;fs;) toq;fg;gLfpd;wd. mj;Jld; khztu;fs; rku;gpf;f
Ntz;ba xg;gilfSk; toq;fg;gLfpd;wd. NkYk; nrhe;jkhf jkJ fw;wiy
Nkw;nfhs;s tpupTiuahsu;; FOtpduplk; ,Ue;J cWJiz toq;fg;gLfpd;wJ.
,Jkl;Lkd;wp ePq;fshfNt cq;fSf;Fs;Ns rfghb FOf;fis cUthf;fp FOit
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rhu;e;j fw;wy; Kiwikf;Fk; ehk; Cf;Ftpg;G toq;Ffpd;Nwhk;. cq;fSf;fhd
cWJizahdhJ gpd;tUk; tplaq;fis cs;slf;Ffpd;wJ!
 ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; tpNrlj;Jtkpf;f ghlnewp FOtpdhy;
vOj;JUthf;fk; ngw;W mr;R tbtpy; mikag;ngw;w ghlnewp E}y;fs;
 fl;Gy - nrtpGy rhjdq;fs;
 tiyj;jstop %yk; mike;j fw;if epfo;rr
; pfs;
 ckJ tpupTiuahsfSld; Neubahf Clhl;lj;jpid Nkw;nfhs;s
mikf;fg;gl;bUf;Fk; ehl;ghlrhiyfSk; kw;Wk; fUj;juq;FfSk;
vg;NghJ ePq;fs; ,q;F gjpT nra;fpwPu;fNsh md;W cq;fs; fw;if newpf;fhf ghl
newpE}y;fSk; fl;Gy - nrtpGy rhjdq;fSk; toq;fg;gLfpd;wd. rpy fw;if newpfs;
KOikahd tiyj;jstop %yk; mike;Js;sd. ,jid vq;fdk; gad;gLj;jy;
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mjw;fhd tplaq;fs; gw;wpa tplakhfNt mikfpd;wJ. NkYk; ckJ xg;gil
rku;gpf;Fk; jpfjp> ehl;ghrhiyf;fhd jpfjp> guPl;ir jpfjp Kjypa njhlu;ghd
tplaq;fis nraw;ghl;L ml;ltiz Nfhit toq;fp epw;Fk;.
ehl;ghlrhiy vd;why; vd;d?

ehl;ghlrhiy tpupTiuahsiu re;jpg;gjw;fhf ,e;j ehl;ghlrhiyfs; mikfpd;wd.
gy;fiyf;fof tpupTiuahsu; xUtu; xt;nthU ghlnewpf;Fk; mg;ghlnewp
topfhl;bahf epakpf;fg;gLfpwhu;fs;. ,f;fy;tpahsu;fs; mt;tt; fw;if Jiwfspy;
,Ue;J tUfpwhu;fs;. ,tu;fNs ckJ fw;wy; mDgtj;jpw;Fk; ghlnewpapd; juj;jpw;Fk;
nghWg;ghdtu;fshf mikfpwhu;fs;. ehL G+uhfTk; mike;Js;s gpuhe;jpa kw;Wk;
fw;if ikaq;fspy; vq;nfq;F ehl;ghlrhiyfs; elhj;Jtjw;F xOq;fikg;G
nra;ag;gl;bUf;fpwNjh Mq;fhq;Nf mtw;iw Nkw;nfhs;tjw;Fk; khztu;fSf;F
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gzpahw;Wk; tifapy; tUifjU tpupTiuahsu;fs; epakpf;fg;gl;bUf;fpwhu;fs;.
ehl;ghlrhiyf;F tUif jUk; gl;rj;jpy; cq;fsplk; cs;s fw;wy; njhlu;ghd
re;Njfq;fs;> rpf;fy;fs; Kjypatw;iw cq;fSila ehl;ghlrhiy tpupTiuahsUld;
njspthf;fNth my;yJ fye;Jiuahly; nra;Nth KbAk;.
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ghlnewp E}y;fs; vd;why; vd;d?
vk;NkhL khztuhf ,izj;Jf;nfhs;Sk; ePq;fs; vOj;JU tbtpy; mike;j ghlnewp
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toq;fg;gLfpd;wJ. ,t;tifahd khjpupahdJ kuGtop gy;fiyf;foq;fspy; cs;s
tpupTiuahsu;fSf;F
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vOjg;gl;litahfNt ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fof ghlnewpE}y;fs;
mikag;ngw;wpUf;fpd;wd. ,t; epGdu;fs; ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fof tpupTiuahsu;
FOtpypUe;Jk; ehl;bYs;s Vida gy;fiyf;fofq;fspy; ,Ue;Jk;> ntspehl;L
gy;fiyf;fofq;fspypUe;Jk; mikfpwhu;fs;. ,it Clhl;lk; nfhs;Sk;tifapy;
mike;j xU ghzpiaAk; tpdhtbtpYk; nraw;ghLfs; kw;Wk; kPs;Nehf;F
nra;tjw;fhd tpdhf;fs; vd;gdtw;iw nfhz;L khztu;fSf;F toq;fpapUf;fpd;wJ.
,tw;wpD}lhf khztu;fs; jk;ik ntspg;gLj;jp nfhs;sTk; Rakjpg;gPl;bid
nra;Jnfhs;sTk; Kbfpd;wJ.
rpy rkaq;fspy; ,g;ghlnewp E}y;fs; ,iltpid gy;jug;G Clf ( interactive

multimedia) kw;Wk; tiyj;jstop Kiw tbtq;fspy; mikfpd;wd. ve;j ghlnewp
,tw;wpid cs;slf;fp ,Uf;fpd;wNjh mJ njhlu;ghd nrtpg;Gy ,Wntl;LfisAk;
fl;Gy ,Wntl;Lf;fisAk; thrpg;G E}y;fisAk; ,J cs;slf;fpajhf mikAk;.
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fw;wy; fw;gpj;jy; midj;Jk; tiyj;jstop %yNk mikAk;
gpuhe;jpa Nritfs; vd;why; vd;d?

khztu;fSf;F nrsfupaj;ij cUthf;Fk; tifapy; ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofk;
ehL G+uhfTk; gpuhe;jpa kw;Wk; fw;if ikaq;fis cUthf;fpAs;sJ. ehl;ghlrhiy
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E}y;fis tpepNahfk; nra;jy;> E}yf trjpia toq;Fjy; Kjyhd NritfSf;F
,e;j ikaq;fs; gad;gLj;jg;gLfpd;wd. mt;tifapy;> ckJ tjptplj;jpw;F
mUfhikapYs;s gpuhe;jpa my;yJ fw;if ikaj;jpy; ckJ fw;if newpf;fhd
gjptpid Nkw;nfhs;syhk;.
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xU fw;wy; epfo;r;rpahdJ fl;lha kw;Wk; tpUk;Gk; tifapYk; njupT nra;Ak; ghl
newpfis ,izj;j xU nraw;ghlhf mikAk;. ,J rhd;wpjo; fw;ifnewp> gl;la
fw;ifnewp> gl;lg;gbg;G kw;Wk; gl;lgpd; gl;lg;gbg;G fw;ifnewp vDk; xU ePz;l
gl;baYf;F vLj;Jr; nry;Yk;.
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njhlu;fy;tp ghlnewpfs; vd;why; vd;d?
khztu;fs; njhlu; fw;wy; epfo;r;rpf;F gjpT nra;fpd;w NghJ mtu;fSf;F ,e;j
njhlu;fy;tp ghl newpfs; toq;fg;gLfpd;wd. ve;j ghlJiwapy; jkJ mwpit
tpupthf;fk; nra;a khztu;fs; tpUg;Gfpwhu;fNsh mtu;fs; mj;jifa ghl newpfis
njupT nra;J fw;wiyj; njhluKbAk;. cjhuzkhf r%f tpQ;Qhdj;jpy;
fiykhdpg;gl;lg;gbg;gpid Nkw;nfhs;Sk; khztu;fSf;fhf mwptpaypd; jj;Jtk;
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njhlu;fy;tp ghlnewpfSs; rpy fl;lha ghlnewpfshf mikfpd;wd.
kjpg;gPl;L Gs;sp vd;why; vd;d?

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mbg;gilapNyNa toq;fg;gLfpwJ. xU fw;if epfo;r;rpapd; my;yJ fw;ifnewpapy;
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fhyj;ijAk; czu;j;jp epw;Fk;. ,yq;if jpwe;j gy;fiyf;fofj;jpy; xU
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vOj;J ,sq;fiykhdp gl;lg;gbg;G fw;if newpapidAk; Fwpj;J epw;fpd;wd.
jq;fSila Ntiyg;gStpid vt;thW ehd; jPuk

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jPu;khdpf;fpd;w NghJ xt;nthU fw;if newpfSf;Fk; vj;jid kzpj;jpahyq;fis ePq;fs;
nrytspf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gij jaTnra;J fUj;jpy; nfhs;sf.
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OUSL

Excellence, Equity and Efficiency in Open

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Do you know that the Do you know that students can

Social Studies make high quality and affordable

The Social Studies Department which is multi-disciplinary in

Our dedicated team of academics will positively encourage you to be a dynamic

I wish you the very best!

Our Graduate Attributes

Graduates of the SSD are expected to be:

What is the student profile we look for?

We welcome students from diverse backgrounds representing all parts of the

 Committed to the pursuit of knowledge and development of skills,

What is distance learning?

Unlike in the conventional university system where it is compulsory to attend lectures

The support you receive as a distance learner includes;

 Printed course modules and audio-visual material written by specialised

What are Course Materials?

The OUSL has developed a network of regional

and study centres throughout the island. These Over 30,000

A study programme is a combination of compulsory

Open Distance Learning

What is credit rating?

What is a Course Code?

Certificate in Social Sciences

Diploma in Youth Development

Yes, you can! Students can continue their studies while

Alternatively, the students can contact a nearby

While studying at the department of Social

You might think that being a

The university regularly

These are often open to

I am a practicing psychological counsellor. I found my

The effectiveness of this

Using these student unions, you

The change in our attitudes and approaches to learning

B.A Level 3 Distant learning, though may be a new concept here in

Being a part of a class with a mix of students from

All in all, choosing to do my BA in Social Sciences at

Student Affairs Division

 You have lost your record book

 Any queries regarding the online exam entry form

Career Guidance Unit

Temporary Residential Facilities

The OUSL branch of the People‟s

The library and the Student Union

Scholarships at the OUSL

There are a limited number of

Selection criteria for Mahapola Scholarship

University Enhancement Bursary

Dr. G.T. Madhubhashini Galagedarage

Continuing Assessments (CA)

Your progress in a course that you are registered for is assessed

There are different types of CAs such as

A percentage of your average mark from all the CA components will be

At the end of each semester

Our graduates work in a range of fields. They work in the

Certificate in Social Sciences

Certificate in Tourism and

Diploma in Youth Development

B.A in Social Sciences

MA in Development Studies and

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)