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    An Analytical Study of Characteristics, which should be Included in An Ideal Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionary
    (Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Lansakara, L.M.R.N.
    This paper will explore problematic areas of Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionaries, which have been launched to assist online Hindi learners through advanced means and ways. Since the teacher is not always an option or a well-chosen dictionary, the dictionary has been played a vital role in language learning and teaching for decades. As we are engaging in the process of language learning and teaching with plenty of complex necessities, it is difficult to carry traditional printed dictionaries with us all the time. Thus electronic dictionaries, unlike printed dictionaries, have been opened-up interesting and advanced methodologies with regard to vocabulary acquisition. Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionaries present distinct ways as well as developed new ways of defining words and providing introduction of words and phrases. Most of students, who learn Hindi as a foreign language, often have difficulties in finding the correct meaning for unfamiliar words or phrases in their dictionaries. So an effective Hindi Online Learner’s Dictionary should be included these characteristics - to make it easier for learners to identify and recognize the words' meanings; the language described is the usual, everyday variety preference is given to the quality of the treatment of words rather than to the quantity of words particular care is taken in the treatment of the more frequent words; the provision of information on the Grammar of words; the learner's dictionary should supply information about the contexts and environments in which words tend to appear most regularly. They give an account of what is typical, rather than describing what is simply possible; pronunciation is indicated by means of the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet); Pictorial representation of words; Culture and domain-specific words, inflected forms and discourse markers; requires knowledge of the conventional contexts and collocations surrounding a word. This paper makes an attempt to point-out the importance of using an Online Hindi learner’s Dictionaries for foreign students. Moreover, it will also give a possible idea about developing an ideal model of Online Hindi Learner’s Dictionary.
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    The Impact of Using Computer Assisted Language Learning System (CALL) in Teaching Hindi Language in University of Kelaniya
    (Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Chandrasekara, P.V.S.
    Hindi has been successfully taught in Sri Lankan universities as a foreign language for several decades. With the rapid development of the technology language teaching and learning has been also influenced with technology. As a result of that e-learning has been introduced to the world of education. Computer Assisted Language Learning System (CALL) is one of the online learning system which is successfully practiced in world wide. University of Kelaniya is one of the leading university of Sri Lanka which offers language courses to the students. Department of Hindi studies, University of Kelaniya has been implemented CALL in teaching Hindi language to the students. In this paper it is expected to illustrate impact of using CALL in teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language in University of Kelaniya. Lesson notes related to History of Hindi Literature, Indian Culture, Grammar and Literature have been uploaded to the system before the lecture. Hence students had a prior understanding about the lesson and more time could spend on discussions related to the topic. Questions and assignments related to the lessons were posted in separate folders and provided the facilities to submit their answers within a given period of time. Difficult lessons have been explained through presentations in order to make them more interesting to the students. Reviewed answers again uploaded in the wall page so that everyone could learn by the mistakes of the colleagues. Selected best answers have been uploaded with the names of the students in order to inspire their online participation in CALL. Video clips have been utilized to improve listening and spoken skills. As a result of above mentioned efforts, students actively participated in CALL and their computer literacy could be improved. Lack of computer competence and believe in traditional teaching methods could identified as the challenges faced while introducing CALL to the students. Computer assistance has been provided to the students as well as to the teachers in order to make e-learning a success.
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    E-Learning Techniques for Teaching and Learning Hindi as a Foreign Language
    (Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference-2017.Department of Hindi Studies,University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka, 2017) Malhotra, V.K.
    This study, ‘E-learning of Hindi: Identity and Possibilities’ will primarily cover the justification for using E-learning techniques for teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language, specially to the heritage learners like Sinhalese speakers having strong cultural ties with India for the last thousands of years. Linguistically speaking, Hindi and Sinahala share the common Indo-Aryan family. Besides, both languages are a part of same linguistic zone like all languages spoken in South East Asia. The scripts of both languages have also been originated from the same Brahmi script used in the inscriptions of Ashoka in North Central India, dating to 250-232 BC. E-learning breaks the four boundaries of class room, limited texts of prescribed lessons of and limited knowledge of the teachers. This is 24×7 education using the extensive knowledge available on the web. To me the teachers are not only teachers, but they are also motivators and facilitators.
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    An Analytical Study on the Ability to Use and Understand Hindi Language of University Students.
    (Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2016) Madhubhashani, J.L.A.U.
    Language is considered as a core factor in communication and it is the ability to acquire and use complex systems of communication. However in the present categorization, of languages the Hindi language is considered as an inanimate (death) language. Nevertheless this belief cannot be considered as accurate, because Hindi is a very popular language especially among Sri Lankan people. When considering the university students 80% of them have basic knowledge of Hindi. They have the ability to understand Hindi language because of Hindi films. So when considering the Hindi language there is a huge influence of Bollywood movies but only 15% of them have the writing ability of Hindi language. A language promotes peace and understanding among people as well. Therefore when we promote Hindi language among Sri Lankans, it may be easy to make a bridge connecting the two nations of India and Sri Lanka. It can be started from the university level. The aim of this study is to reveal the ability to use and understand Hindi language of university students. Required data have been analyzed using a mixed approach of both qualitative and quantitative methods.
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    Practical Problems of Learning and Teaching Hindi as a Foreign Language.
    (Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2016) Hansika, W.A. Maduni
    In Sri Lanka, Hindi is not considered as a main language. Some Indians those who live in Sri Lanka use Hindi language as their first language while some Sri Lankans use it as a second language. However majority of the people are interested in learning foreign languages and Hindi language holds a priority yet there are many problems associated with learning Hindi as a foreign language. For the study, a sample of 32 students who are learning Hindi as a foreign language was taken into consideration. Relevant data was gathered through conducting direct discussions, observation and by administering self-developed questionnaire. According to the findings it was revealed that learners are not practicing what they have learnt and the explanation of the teacher is not given in an understandable language. Specifically, not using interesting teaching methods in the teaching process, teachers' verbal explanations having the many difficult words which are simply too hard to catch and repeated failures in learning Hindi etc. can be given as problems of learning Hindi as a foreign language. Finally, it is recommended from the teachers’ perspective that students have to practice what they have learnt about Hindi, they need to make extra efforts on learning and from the learners’ perspective teachers should use more interesting methods on teaching while encouraging the students to overcome the difficulties in learning Hindi as a foreign language. Furthermore, the teacher should use an understandable language to teach Hindi.
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    Natural environmental features depicted in Hindi folk songs
    (Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Rubesinghe, T.U.
    Folk literature, as well as expert literature, is evident in every society. The composition of folk literature is inspired by the first-hand experiences of a villager. The category of folk songs, being significant in folk literature reveals the wishes, aspirations, beliefs, troubles and delights of the villagers. Inspired by the everyday experiences of the villager, the stories and events articulated in the folk songs are often devoid of fictitious, artificial and misleading content. These folk songs and poetry greatly aided the hardworking villager in finding rest at the end of a hard day's work. There are such innumerable folk poems/songs composed within the zone of the Hindi-speaking community. Almost all Hindi folk poems, having the common characteristic of the universal folk literature of referring to the environment and its context, allow the recognition of environment and its characteristics of India. Further, these literary work portrays the consequences and difficulties arising from defying the natural environmental systems, which ultimately conveys the message of the importance of safeguarding the environment. The aim of this research is to elaborate the presence of the natural environment in folk songs/poetry in India, then to describe the experience of the natural environment, thoughts and attitudes related to that, how events in this environment is perceived and applied to their day-to-day lives and ultimately to show the intimate bond that existed between the villager and nature. The methodology of this research includes interviews conducted with experts of folk literature (Local and Indian), analysis of published and multimedia work on the subject.
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    An Investigation on the Impact of Code-Switching and Code-Mixing in Teaching Hindi as a Foreign Language to the Native Sinhalese Speakers
    (Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Chandrasekara, P.V.S.
    Hindi is taught as a foreign language at University of Kelaniya for the students of B.A. General and B.A. Special degree programs. Impact of Second Language; English (L2) plays a vital role in the process of teaching and learning Hindi as a foreign language to the native Sinhalese speakers. The case of switching between two or three languages during a conversation can be seen while teaching and learning Hindi language. Thus Code-Switching and Code-Mixing have become a common phenomenon in teaching and learning process of Hindi to the bilingual students in Sri Lanka. This paper aims to study the impact of CS and CM in learning and teaching Hindi language to the students of the University of Kelaniya. This survey investigated fifty students and ten lecturers attached to the Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya. Qualitative (questionnaire) and quantitative (open ended questions) methods were conducted to collect data. This investigation shows that most of the teachers use CS and CM to introduce new words and grammar rules to the beginners and low-proficiency learners. According to the teachers although CS and CM helps the students to get through their examination easily, it affects badly the language proficiency of students. According to the students they use CS and CM in the class room when it is hard to find appropriate words in Hindi to express their thoughts. Although teachers consider that CS and CM help the students to get through their examinations easily, this research shows the negative perception of the students towards the teachers those who use too much of CS and CM while teaching. This paper indicates that the excessive use of CS and CM while teaching may badly affect the spoken ability of the students.