University of Moratuwa · Department of Languages
Subjects Offered to the Undergraduates
Language, literature and humanities modules offered by the Department of Languages to undergraduates, under the major curriculum revision effective from the 2026 intake.
Compulsory
EL10010 · Semester 2
Minors in English
2 pathways · 12 credits
Humanities electives
39 modules
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese, Chinese, French, German
Faculty of Engineering · Compulsory
Language Skills Enhancement
A compulsory module for all engineering undergraduates, delivered at three proficiency levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced.
10010
Language Skills Enhancement
To strengthen the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of students to enable their engagement in academic activities at the undergraduate level. Students at elementary, intermediate and advanced proficiency at entry work towards the competencies defined by UTEL bands 6, 7 and 8 respectively.
Faculty of Engineering · Minors
Minors in English
The Minors in English, offered to students in the Faculty of Engineering, aim to enhance participants’ capacity for critical thinking and effective articulation of ideas, in line with the aim of enhancing graduate employability. There are two pathways towards earning a Minor in English.
Literature Pathway
Minor in English Literature
Introduces the academic study of literature to those with no prior exposure. Earn 12 GPA credits by following the first module and any 3 of the other 4.
Language Skills Pathway
Minor in English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Imparts language skills that improve academic performance and career prospects. Earn 12 GPA credits by following any 4 of the 5 modules.
Each module carries 3 credits (2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials a week) and is assessed 100% by continuous assessment. These modules are also offered as faculty electives.
Faculty of Engineering · Electives
Humanities electives
A wide choice of humanities electives, from languages and the arts to heritage, law, wellbeing and astronomy. Tap a group to see its modules.
Languages & communication8 modules
Arts, music & media8 modules
Heritage & society8 modules
Law, ethics & environment5 modules
Wellbeing & life skills8 modules
Science & the universe2 modules
Other programmes
Beyond engineering
Fashion Design
A compulsory service module from the 2026 intake.