SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities [SICASH]
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SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Science and Humanities is organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the annual research multi-conference of the faculty.
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Publication Open Access Pronunciational Swings: British and American Influences on the English Pronunciation of English as a Second Language Learners in Sri Lanka(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, SLIIT, 2023-11-01) Amaraweera, S; Dissanayake, SIn Sri Lanka, which used to be British Ceylon for nearly 15 decades, BrE used to hold a dominant position in all aspects of life. Under globalisation, a shift is observed taking place towards AmE due to numerous developments in science, technology, industry, commerce, politics, and popular culture. Academics and professionals depend on audiovisual recordings of presentations produced either in Standard British English (BrE) or Standard American English (AmE) and broadcast in public media. Against this background, this paper examines the dynamicity of English pronunciation in Sri Lanka caused by BrE and AmE, to which the ESL learners on the island are daily exposed. It also investigates the extent to which BrE and AmE respectively influence English pronunciation in Sri Lanka, filling a notable gap in the existing literature. The research provides valuable insights into some emerging trends in English pronunciation in Sri Lanka, the conditions that influence the Sri Lankan speakers’ attitudes toward the two varieties of English, and the support the ESL teachers can derive from their awareness of pronunciational swings between BrE and AmE in organising teaching practices and materials. Further, some major pronunciation differences between BrE and AmE are explored, highlighting both disparities and exceptions consistent in certain phonetic features. Finally, it explores the dynamicity of English pronunciation in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the need to consider both local and global factors in ESL teaching, with suggestions for effective language learning and communication in global contexts.Publication Embargo Gender Differences in The Preferred Learning Styles Among STEM Undergraduates in Learning ESL(Faculty of Humanities and Sciences,SLIIT, 2021-09-25) Wijesuriya, K; Dissanayake, SThe identification of distinct learning styles among males and females is a key in successful learning in ESL. The present study aims to understand gender-based differences in the learning styles in ESL at the tertiary level using data acquired via questionnaire from sixty undergraduates. Results showed majority of both male and female were active learners. Therefore, it is recommended to facilitate active learning preferences through group-work, and practical activities with minimal note-taking tasks. Moreover, female and male populations predominantly consisted of visual learners (over 90%). Male preferences for visual stimuli were considerably significant, but they were not prominent to the extent of disturbing internalization of concepts among female students. Hence, it is suggested to use visual aids to facilitate both genders while understanding the dominant preference of male students. 63% of male students were sensors while 60% of female students were intuitors. Thus, it is recommended to cater to male students through provision of new information and discovery under unchallenging conditions while providing female students with creative thinking opportunities. Both gender included a similar composition of sequential learners (60%) and global learners (40%) confirming the necessity of a systematic order to be implemented in the delivery plan for both genders. The findings of this study will assist educators to employ the most effective methods in the ESL classroom, catering to the preferred learning styles resulting from gender differences.