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    An analysis of the differences between male and female writing in the ESL classroom
    (University of Kelaniya, 2008) Perera, P.V.N.
    It is already established that there is a difference between "women's language" and "men's language". Research has shown that there is a significant difference in the performance related to language between male and female students in ESL classrooms. However, most of the research conducted so far has mainly focused on the different styles of speaking between males and females. This paper seeks to explore whether there is a difference in writing in English between male and female undergraduates of the University ofKelaniya. A sample of essays, written on the same topic, by 30 male and 30 female undergraduates, randomly chosen from those who follow the course English for Communication-ELTU 13012 at the English Language Unit of the university, will be analysed to investigate if their writing style and content differ according to their gender. The findings of this study will contribute to the development of lesson material and teaching material and allow for lesson planners and teachers to deliver their content in a manner that will be beneficial for both genders.
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    A Study on How the Income Level of the Family Affects an Undergraduate's Ability Communicate in English
    (University of Kelaniya, 2007) Perera, P.V.N.
    This paper examines whether the income level of the family is of one of the core reasons that has affected an undergraduate's ability to communicate in English. As most of the courses in the university are conducted in English and future prospects in the job market are determined by English and above all English being the lingua franca of the world today, the competency in the language has become imperative for undergraduates. Hence this study observes the role played by the economic status of the family in supportinglinhibiting oncs ability to communicate in English. This is a survey conducted focusing specifically on the first year undergraduates and on their ability to communicate in English. This survey was based on guided interviews conducted with fifty students. randomly chosen from the first year ELTU courses - English for communication 13U12 and Englishfor Business Communication 13012, and with their respective lecturers. The students were also given a questionnaire. The findings prove that the income level is one of the significant factors that encourages/inhibits communicating in English among a number of other prominent issues, such as the social background and attitude of the individual.