Sinhala

Syllabus 2017

What is GCE A/L Sinhala?

Sinhala encompasses classical and modern Sinhala prose, verse, drama, linguistics, grammar, syntax, and critical appreciation of literary masterpieces.

Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Sinhala.

Aims

  1. 1.Master Sinhala language proficiency, grammar, and creative writing.
  2. 2.Appreciate and critically evaluate classical and contemporary Sinhala literature.

Syllabus

#TopicPeriods
1Classical Sinhala Prose and Verse Literature100
2Modern Sinhala Literature: Novels, Short Stories, Drama, and Poetry100
3Sinhala Grammar, Syntax, Orthography, and Usage80
4Literary Criticism and Evaluation of Literary Works40
5Creative Writing and Practical Language Skills40

Source: National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka