Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
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Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
is the largest single faculty in the entire university system of Sri Lanka
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Faculty of Arts is located approximately in the middle of the university's main campus. Faculty is about two kilometres away from the Galaha junction in the Galaha road. It is well-known for its supreme natural beauty.
is established in 1942 under the guidance of Sir
Ivor Jennings. Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Oriental Studies were two of the 4 academic faculties in the university. They were located in Colombo
at the beginning. With the establishment of the Peradeniya campus, those faculties were brought to Peradeniya in 1952. The two faculties operated separately until they were amalgamated in 1972.
are notable constructions within the faculty. Many traditional sculptures are seen all-over the faculty premises.
University of Peradeniya
The University of Peradeniya is a world renowned state university in Sri Lanka, funded by the University Grants Commission...
is the largest single faculty in the entire university system of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
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Location
| Foundation of Departments of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya | |
|---|---|
| Department | Year Founded |
| Department of Classical Languages | 1942 |
| Department of English | 1942 |
| Department of Geography | 1942 |
| Department of History | 1942 |
| Department of Philosophy | 1942 |
| Department of Oriental Languages (Dissolved in 1943) | 1942 |
| Department of Economics | 1942 |
| Department of Tamil | 1943 |
| Department of Pali | 1943 |
| Department of Sanskrit | 1943 |
| Department of Sinhalese | 1943 |
| Department of Law | 1945 |
| Department of Arabic | 1945 |
| Department of Sociology | 1949 |
| Department of Education | 1949 |
| Department of Modern Languages | 1949 |
| Department of Archaeology | 1959 |
| Department of Buddhist Philosophy | 1964 |
| Department of Fine Arts | 2001 |
| Department of Management Studies | 2002 |
Faculty of Arts is located approximately in the middle of the university's main campus. Faculty is about two kilometres away from the Galaha junction in the Galaha road. It is well-known for its supreme natural beauty.
History
Faculty's history dates back to the beginning of Sri Lanka's university system. Sri Lanka's first university, University of CeylonUniversity of Ceylon
The University of Ceylon was the only university in Sri Lanka from 1942 until 1972. It had several constituent campuses at various locations around Sri Lanka. The University of Ceylon Act No. 1 of 1972, replaced it with the University of Sri Lanka which existed from 1973 to 1978. In 1978 it was...
is established in 1942 under the guidance of Sir
Sir
Sir is an honorific used as a title , or as a courtesy title to address a man without using his given or family name in many English speaking cultures...
Ivor Jennings. Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Oriental Studies were two of the 4 academic faculties in the university. They were located in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
at the beginning. With the establishment of the Peradeniya campus, those faculties were brought to Peradeniya in 1952. The two faculties operated separately until they were amalgamated in 1972.
Undergraduate study
Faculty has 16 academic departments for undergraduate study. Traditional degrees offered at undergraduate level are; Bachelor of Arts (General), Bachelor of Arts (Special) – in 18 different disciplines and Bachelor of Commerce. Other than that, faculty has started conducting two new degree programs, Bachelor of Business Administration and LLB in recent years.Postgraduate study
Postgraduate degrees leading to Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and several Postgraduate Diplomas are also offered. Study programs are conducted in all English, Sinhala and Tamil media.Library
Main library of University of Peradeniya serves primarily the Arts faculty. It is one of the largest libraries in Sri Lanka containing more than 800,000 items.Organization
Dean is the head of the academic and non-academic staff. Heads of departments, the assistant registrar, bursar several other key officers work under the dean.Architecture
Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya is also known for its architecture. The Senate building, located within the faculty is constructed on hundreds of stone pillars. Each of them contain traditional carvings of Sri Lanka. Other than that, the seven floor library building and Sarachchandra open air theatreSarachchandra open air theatre
Sarachchandra open air theatre is a theatre located in the University of Peradeniya, about one kilometre from the Galaha junction in Galaha-Peradeniya road. It is popularly known as the Wala, among university students and the drama enthusiasts. Theatre is named in memory of Prof. Ediriweera...
are notable constructions within the faculty. Many traditional sculptures are seen all-over the faculty premises.