The Inauguration of MA/PGD English & Education 2021
The Inauguration of the Master of Arts in English & Education (MA Eng. & Edu.) and Postgraduate Diploma in English & Education (PGD Eng. & Edu.) 2021 offered by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, SUSL, was held on 23rd February at the Lake Serenity Resort & Spa, Rathnapura. Rajiva Wijesinha, Professor Emeritus & Dilkushi Wettewa, Professor in Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Kelaniya shared their expertise as the Guest of Honour & the Keynote Speaker respectively.
This postgraduate programme is aimed at disseminating knowledge for teachers, educators, practitioners, administrators in Education who are looking for higher degree qualifications in the field of English. This degree combines the disciplines; English Literature, Education and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) to produce a dynamic individual who can be of higher value for the nation building process and for the future of higher education in Sri Lanka.
Sixty (60) credit MA qualification has been designed for those who are graduated in English and employed in teaching English at various pedagogical levels and 35-credit PG Diploma provides the graduates the opportunity for an early exit as well. Having this qualification, graduates will be able to work responsibly, efficiently, independently and with an advanced pedagogical spirit in teaching English Literature, general English and education management, which will open up rewarding opportunities in their future career.
