GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.6 Computer Centre of the University The Computer Centre of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura provides undergraduates with a number of services: it
conducts regular computer courses, other special computer training programs and allows access to the Internet for students.
1.7 Career Guidance Unit (CGU)
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The Career Guidance Unit (CGU) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is open to all the students of the University, including the students of the FHSS. The CGU provides career guidance on future prospects, organizes job interviews and coordinates with the potential employers. Students are urged to consult Senior Lecturer, Dr. P. J. Kumarasinghe for details regarding career prospects.
1.8 Library
The General Library of the University contains approximately 170,000 books and other periodicals. Students should contact the library for necessary details including its opening hours which can change in different times (eg. during examinations, vacations etc.) of the year.
1.9 Modern Languages Unit
This unit was establishment in 2010 under the direct supervision of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Modern Languages had been a major component in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (formally known as the Faculty of Arts) ever since its inception in 1959 until 1970. Modern languages like Japanese and Chinese were taught under the Faculty of Languages during this period. However teaching of these languages disappeared from the university curriculum due to various reforms introduced from time to time.
To increase the employability of graduates has become one of the main component of the higher education policy of the government of Sri Lanka. The Faculty also realizing the importance of this aspect introduced a number of measures. The introduction of Japanese Language certificate course for our undergraduates is one of these measures. The Faculty is planning to introduce a certificate course in Chinese Language in the near future
Coordinator - Prof. Dammika Ganganath Dissanayaka (Head - Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication)
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