Overview

The English Enhancement Seminar for Advanced Level students-2024 took place on 4th January 2025 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at SH 4, Faculty of Business Studies (FBS), University of Vavuniya (UOV).
Organized by the Department of English Language Teaching (DELT), the seminar aimed to enhance students’ English language skills, with a special focus on writing and speaking, while also promoting
the university’s academic programs and offerings.

Event Coordination

The event was coordinated and headed by Mr. A. Sebarajah, Instructor in English G II, who opened the seminar with a welcoming address highlighting the purpose and goals of the initiative.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. A. Atputharajah, delivered an inspiring speech, emphasizing the importance of mastering English and IT for future empowerment.
The Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies, Prof. Y. Nanthagopan, provided insightful remarks on the value of English in academic and professional contexts.
Additionally, Prof. G. Jeyaseelan, Head/DELT, spoke about the challenges students face in learning English and provided guidance on overcoming them.

Academic Offerings Introduced

During the program, attendees were introduced to key academic offerings of the University:

• IT Courses by Mr. N. Edwin Linosh, former Director of ICT, UOV.
• Higher Diploma in English by Ms. P. Sarmatha, the Course Coordinator.
• Certificate in Professional English Course by Mr. A. Sebarajah, the Course Coordinator.

Interactive Sessions

The English enhancement session featured Prof. G. Jeyaseelan, Ms. P. Sarmatha, Mr. A. Sebarajah, and Mr. S. Douglus as resource persons.
They delivered interactive sessions aimed at developing participants’ writing and speaking abilities. Approximately 40 students participated in the seminar
and provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, expressing appreciation for the engaging and informative sessions.

Conclusion

This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student development.
By focusing on essential communication skills, the seminar contributed significantly to participants’ academic and personal growth,
further supporting their future educational endeavors.