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Linear Development in ESL Education

 One of the primary objective of this essay is to convince the policy holders and planners to come up with a model that functions as a network among the ESL teachers at schools to improve the students' English language skills. The solution we propose is stupendoulsy simple and straightforward. It does not involve any more enhancement of physical resourses required in ESL education system that it is already invested. However, the model we propose requires teachers and parents to play a critical role in keeping tab's on their students/children's level of education. One of the major problems faced in ESL education is lack of continuation or linear development. The syllabus does not follow a linear pattern in terms of the principles of second language acquisition or second language education. The model we propose starts with Grade 1 itself. In Grade 1, we highliht the necessity for the teacher to identify the child's learning styles and learning patterns. At this level, the...
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Critical Discourse Analysis - The Struggle Against Elitism

 For me, CDA should not be against power or hieraries, but should be against the elites. The history has proven (even the recent events at the aragalaya have proven) that people suffer as a result of inequl distribution of resources and power. What we need to understand is that elitism is root problem for the inequality. Even though the word 'elite' is predominanly used in a positive sense, elitism connotes that a privileged few enjoy the most resources in a society denying other groups of people access and exposure to the resources. This can work in multiple layers since, the less you have access, the further you are marginalised. 
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Linguistic Imperialiasm

 Are languages as neutral as they are claimed to be? Do languages reflect the cultural and behavioural patterns of the people who use them? Read this article to explore the relationship between power and language. The 'Dictation Test' referred to in this article is a textbook example of Linguistic Imperialism and how languages are used as a means of hegemonizing power and hierarchy. Enjoy this article! https://www.sundaytimes.lk/220925/plus/the-call-of-australia-from-early-cingalese-to-recent-migration-496622.html
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Is Academia a Toxic Place for Creative, Passionate Women: Dr Diana Beresford-Kroeger or Canadian Wonder Woman

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 This article begs the question: Is Academia a Toxic Place for Creative, Passionate Women?  https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2022/05/22/impact/dr-diana-beresford-kroeger-forest-woman
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Thanhaya Jayathi Soko; Craving Beggests Sorrow

  https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2022/05/22/impact/gruesome-slaying-hamer-family
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Space and Writing

 Does  our environments affect the quality of what we are writing? Are you empowered or more concentrated on your writing when you  distance yourself from your loved ones or comfort zones? What does it mean to write something in a space you are not comfortable.
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A Feminist Reading of Observances, Beliefs and Customs in Sinhalese Villages

Feminism is a critical theory that critically evaluate patriarchal values and how patriarchy functions in society. This essay aims to critically evaluate observances, beliefs and customs revolve on women and female condition from a feminist theoretical perspective. 
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