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Conclusions

Humanities and social sciences have long been the major provider that ensured the expanding the
opportunities for higher education for the citizens of the country. As such, they have contributed a lot

to create educated citizenship and facilitate upward social mobility. Furthermore, the humanities and

social sciences secure the norms of an ethically healthy society, laying down the foundation for a
democratic and just society. However, the humanities and social sciences disciplines have been

challenged on the grounds of the unemployability of their graduates. Curriculum is the core of
education and revising humanities and social sciences curricula addressing the needs of the world of

work while not loosening their essence is a challenging task. The Faculty of Humanities and Social

Sciences of the University of Ruhuna revised its curricula based on a solid philosophical background,
adhering to guidelines and directives of higher education, and addressing the needs of the world of

work. The faculty now offers 13 degree programmes with revised curricula and is dedicated to
producing "a high-calibre professional, responsible citizen, uncompromising advocate of social justice,

and humane and nature-friendly leader."

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