Students Field Trip
The Department arranged a successful Field Trip for the final year Cultural Tourism students as part of the course CTCH 41053: Sustainable Tourism On February 12, 2025,. The focus of the field trip was to explore the natural, economic, social, and cultural landscapes of the Jaffna Peninsula, offering students a hands-on understanding of sustainable tourism. Students toured significant tourist sites in the area, acquiring valuable insights into sustainable practices. The trip was led by Lecturer Prof P. Balasuntharampillai.
Students Field Trip
The Department arranged a field trip for three groups of students: Level II Semester I and Level III Semester I students from Archaeology and Cultural Tourism on February 26, 2025. The purpose of the trip was to deepen their understanding of the following course units: AYCH 21033: Sri Lanka Historical and Archaeological Perspectives (300 B.C. to 1500 A.D.), CTCH 21013: Sri Lanka Historical and Archaeological Perspectives (Up to 1600 A.D.), and AYCH 31033: Paleography and Epigraphy of Sri Lanka. Under the supervision of Lecturer Mrs. D. Thulasika, the students explored significant historical sites, such as the Yapahuwa Rock Fortress and the Yapahuwa Ancient Kingdom, to acquire practical knowledge related to the archaeological and historical topics discussed in their classes. A total of 44 students took part in this valuable field trip.
Excavation
Students from the History department took part in Season III of the Excavation at Polonnaruwa, which was organized by the Department of Archaeology at the University of Kelaniya in partnership with La Trobe University in Australia, from February 3rd to February 24th, 2025. This excavation was a component of an ongoing Urban Landscape Research Program in Polonnaruwa. Our students had earlier engaged in Seasons I and II of the excavation, which enhanced their practical experience in the field. Prof. Prishanta Gunawardhana, Chair and Senior Professor of Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, extended an invitation to these six undergraduate archaeology students to participate in the excavation.