Head / Language Studies

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• PhD (Ulster, UK)
• M.A (Colombo) in Applied Linguistics
• BA (Hons) Sydney

Vision

To offer a range of innovative programmes for the teaching of languages and literature in the DE mode which are relevant to contemporary needs

Professional Membership / Affiliation

• Member SLELTA, Sri Lanka

Research Interests

Teaching literature in ESL/ ESL Context, Teacher Reading, Issues in Distance Education.

Publications

• Raheem, R. & Devendra, D. (2007), "Changing times, changing attitudes: History of English education in Sri Lanka" in English education in Asia: History and policies, eds Y.H Choi and B. Spolsky, Asia TEFL, pp. 181-203.
• Devendra, D &  Medawattegedara, V.  (2004) Teaching Literature in non native contexts: Some issues related to interpretation. Paper presented at the 3rd International SLELTA Conference, Colombo.
• Medawattegedara, V.  &  Devendra D.( 2002)  “ Which English to teach ? A study of teacher’s attitudes towards Sri Lankan English “ Paper published in the conference proceedings of the 2nd International SLELTA conference
• Devendra, D. &  Medawattegedara V. ( 2002)  ‘Students’ perception & reaction to feedback on CA assignments” Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Academic sessions of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Devendra, D. ( 2001) “Text difficulty & its effect on the comprehension of Referential ties” Paper published in VISTAS, Vol 1, Journal of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, OUSL