Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts - USJ

04/10/2026

ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය භාෂා, සංස්කෘතික අධ්‍යයන හා ප්‍රාසංගික කලා අධ්‍යනඅංශයට අනුබද්ධ නර්තන ශිෂ්‍ය සංසදය මගින් සංවිධානය කළ "මිහිඟු 2026" - පහතරට සාම්ප්‍රදායික නර්තන පෙළහර පසුගිය ඔක්තෝබර 01 වනදා විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය හදවිල පරිශ්‍රයේ දී පැවැත්විණි.
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02/10/2026

It is with profound sadness that we express our deepest condolences on the passing of Prof. M. M. P. Madhuranga Fernando, Professor in Physics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

On behalf of the academic staff, non-academic staff, and the entire student body of our Department, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and the Department of Physics during this difficult time. His invaluable contributions to academia and the countless lives he inspired will always be respectfully remembered.

May his noble soul attain the Supreme Bliss.

01/10/2026

Student Associations & Societies of the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts

We proudly present the diverse range of Student Associations and Societies operating under our department at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. These platforms are carefully designed to provide undergraduates with exceptional opportunities to develop their academic interests, leadership skills, creativity, and appreciation for global languages and cultures.

Join a society that aligns with your passion and take the next step in shaping a successful future!

Learn. Connect. Create. Lead.

27/09/2026

මිහිඟු 2026
පහතරට නර්තන පෙළහර.....

ඔක්තෝබර් 1 බ්‍රහස්පතින්දා දින
ප.ව. 6.00 ට
ශ්‍රී ජයවර්ධනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය
බණ්ඩාරනායක ශාලාවේ දී පැවැත්වේ.......

ඔබ සැමට ආරාධනා...

19/09/2026

✨ Hindi Day Celebration 2026 ✨

The Hindi Day Celebration, organized by the Hindi Language Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully held on 16th September 2026 at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium.

The event celebrated the richness of the Hindi language, literature, and culture while creating a vibrant platform for students to showcase their talents and deepen their appreciation of Hindi studies. 📚🎭🎶

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to making this celebration a memorable and meaningful occasion.

Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

16/09/2026

Hindi Day Celebration 2026

All are invited!

Date: 16th of September
Time : 09:00 AM onwards
Venue: Sumangala Auditorium

Hindi Day Celebration 2026 🇮🇳❤️

All are invited! 🙏

Date: 16th of September
Time : 09:00 AM onwards
Venue: Sumangala Auditorium

14/09/2026

🪔 Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration 🪔

The Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, embracing the spirit of devotion, cultural harmony, and tradition. 🙏✨

The celebration, organised by the Hindi Language Association, brought together students and members of the Department in a meaningful observance, with traditional decorations, prayers, and wishes for wisdom, knowledge, and success in our academic pursuits.

May Lord Ganesha bless all with wisdom, prosperity, and success. 🙏🌸

Organised by:
Hindi Language Association
Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

09/09/2026

Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | University of Sri Jayewardenepura

"Honouring Excellence, Inspiring Future Generations" ✨

We take pride in celebrating academic brilliance and cultural dedication through our prestigious gold medals:

🏅 Madanwala Sri Dharmodaya Gold Medal
Awarded to the student who achieves the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) with a First or Second Class (Upper Division) in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Sanskrit.

🏅 Kalasoori Piyasara Shilpadhipathi Gold Medal
Awarded for the upliftment of Sri Lankan Traditional Dance to the student who achieves the highest GPA with a First or Second Class (Upper Division) in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Dancing and Cultural Studies, along with "A" passes for all practical course units in Dancing.

Recognising Achievement. Celebrating Excellence. 🎓
🔗 Learn more: https://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/lacu/awards/

30/08/2026

Discover the vibrant academic pathway offered by the Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura!

Degree Programmes:

B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese (CHN)
B.A. (Hons.) in Dance (DAN)
B.A. (Hons.) in French (FRN)
B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi (HIN)
B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese (JPN)
B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit (SAN)
B.A. in Drama and Theatre (DRT)

Empowering students with critical thinking, cultural insight, and artistic expression for global career opportunities. 🎓

Learn more: https://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/lacu/degree-programmes/

28/08/2026

संस्कृतदिवसः २०२६ | SANSKRIT DAY 2026

සදාතනික දැනුම, සාහිත්‍යය, දර්ශනය හා සංස්කෘතිය ලොවට දායාද කළ සංස්කෘත භාෂාවේ අභිමානවත් උරුමය සමරමු.

“Languages preserve the wisdom and identity of civilizations across time.”

संस्कृतस्य संरक्षणं संवर्धनं च अस्माकं दायित्वम्।
Preserve the heritage. Advance the knowledge.

🌿 Happy Sanskrit Day 2026!

Sanskrit Studies Society
Department of Languages, Cultural Studies and Performing Arts
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

#संस्कृतदिवसः