UoP English Club

Faculty of Engineering • University of Peradeniya

Faculty of Engineering • UoP

English Foundation Program

Empowering future engineers with the communication skills, confidence, and linguistic excellence needed to thrive in a global professional world.

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Students
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About the Program

Building Communicators
of Tomorrow

The English Foundation Program at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, is a transformative initiative designed to equip undergraduate engineering students with essential English language competencies. Through collaborative group projects, presentations, creative writing, and multimedia showcases, students develop both technical and soft skills vital for a global career.

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Public Speaking & Presentations Students present group projects to build confidence and professional delivery skills
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Creative & Technical Writing From essays to reports, cultivating clear and impactful written communication
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Multimedia Projects Videos, photo journals, and digital portfolios that showcase group achievements
Program Highlights

Why the English Club Matters

A comprehensive initiative bridging technical education with world-class communication skills

Global Communication

Preparing engineering graduates to communicate effectively across international boundaries, in both professional and academic settings.

Collaborative Learning

Group-based projects foster teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills that complement technical engineering education.

Creative Expression

Through multimedia projects, vlogs, and photo essays, students channel creativity while mastering the English language.

Academic Excellence

The program has consistently produced high academic outcomes, with students showing marked improvements in English proficiency.

Career Readiness

Graduates who complete the program are better equipped for job interviews, technical documentation, and international collaboration.

Dynamic Curriculum

An evolving curriculum that adapts to contemporary communication challenges in the engineering and technology sectors.

Academic Mentorship

Our Esteemed English Faculty

Meet the dedicated lecturers and instructors guiding engineering undergraduates to world-class linguistic and presentation excellence.

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Dr. Asoka S. Karunananda

Head of English Unit & Coordinator
Ph.D. Applied Linguistics (UK) • M.A. in English

"Empowering engineers with the precision, articulate confidence, and global eloquence to lead international engineering innovations."

Program Lead Applied Linguistics Leadership
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Ms. Nilanthi Rathnayake

Senior Lecturer in Communication
M.Phil. in English Language Teaching • B.A. (Hons)

"Transforming stage fright into commanding presence through structured group collaboration, storytelling, and speech dynamics."

Public Speaking ELT Methodology Debate
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Dr. Chaminda Jayasundara

Senior Lecturer in Technical Writing
Ph.D. in Professional Discourse • M.Sc. Applied Comm.

"Bridging technical complexity with crystal-clear documentation, persuasive research writing, and professional impact."

Technical Reports Academic Papers Research
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Ms. Tharushi Wijesinghe

Lecturer in Creative Expression
M.A. in Linguistics & ELT • B.A. (Hons) English

"Guiding students to discover their authentic voice, express diverse viewpoints, and create memorable multimedia group showcases."

Creative Writing Scriptwriting AB Series Mentor
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Mr. Kanchana Bandara

Instructor in Multimedia Communication
M.A. in Media & Applied English • B.A. Fine Arts

"Bringing engineering stories to life through dynamic vlog formats, video editing aesthetics, and multi-platform digital reach."

Vlog Production Visual Rhetoric CD Series Mentor
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Ms. Dilani Senaratne

Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes
M.Phil. in Language Education • B.A. (Hons)

"Instilling lifelong linguistic agility, interview mastery, and interpersonal communication excellence in future engineering leaders."

EAP Career Readiness Oral Fluency
Project Groups

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