
Dr.S.K.Kannathas
Head, Department of Translation Studies
PROFILE
ACADEMIC CAREER
REASEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
PROFILE
- UG in English – University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- PG in Education – University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- MA in English Linguistics -University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Ph.D. in English – Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Completed TTPP I(Training in Translation Pedagogy Program) conducted by
University of Ottawa, Canada, via zoom. Duration: May-December 2021. - Completed TTPP II(Training in Translation Pedagogy Program) conducted by
University of Ottawa, Canada, via zoom. Duration: January-June 2023.
ACADEMIC CAREER
- Head, Department of Translation Studies from 2020
- Coordinator in Translation Studies from 2016 to 2020
- Senior Lecturer GI in ELT from 2019
- Senior Lecturer GII in ELT from 2015 to 2019
- Confirmed Lecturer in ELT from 2008 to 2015
- Instructor in ELT from 2001 to 2008
REASEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Conferences
- Presented a paper on the title “Analyzing the Translation Techniques and Strategies of G.U. Pope in Rendering Didactic Works of Tamil Literature: A Study based on Tirukkural and Naladiyar Texts.” at the International Conference on “Translation and Ethical Works in Tamil”, conducted by the Department of Translation, Tamil University, Thanjavur, India, on 11th of March, 2024.
- Reflections on the Nexus between Language Rights and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment: Perspectives from Sri lnaka, Centre for the Study of Human Rights, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2023.
- முன்பள்ளிக் கல்வியின் முதன்மை, உறவு, பேராசிரியர் வே. சாமுவேல் அருள்ராஜ் மணிவிழாக் கருத்தரங்க ஆய்வுக் கட்டுரைகள்இ இரா.முரளிதரன்இ தமிழ் பல்கலைக்கழகம்இ தஞ்சாவூர்; சைவமணி பதிப்பகம்;, 2012 ISBN 978-81-909442-1-2
- Motivation for Successful Language Learning, கந்தையா அருந்தவபாலன் மணிவிழாச் சிறப்புமலர் – 2016.
- Presented a research paper on Bilingualism at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012 held During 20 – 21 July 2012 at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- ‘Impact of Literature in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language’, The Sri Lankan journal in South Asian studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Vol.2, Number 1, June 2016.
- ‘Significance of Literary Texts in Developing Reading Skills among L2 Learners International Conference on Literature and Social consciousness’. PG and Research Department of English. Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, 2020.
- Presented a research paper on Bilingualism at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012 held During 20 – 21 July 2012 at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- ‘Significance of Texts with Learners’ Cultural Identity for Effective Learning Activities in ESL Classroom.’ CAS conference 2019 Annamalai University, India.
- ‘Role of Dramatic Activities in Creating Conducive Environment for Developing Oral Competence of ESL Learners’ presented Faculty Forum of the Faculty of Arts 2018 May 23.
- ‘Impact of Multimedia in ESL Classrooms’. CALT conference 2020, Annamalai University, India.
- Significance of Literary Texts in Developing Reading Skills among L2 Learners International Conference on Literature and Social consciousness. PG and Research Department of English. Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, 2020.
- Developing Reading and Writing Skills in English of HSS Undergraduates Through Content Based Materials (CBLT) – (SWOT Analysis) for the Centenary Celebration of Humanities & Social Sciences Studies in the Sri Lankan Universities held by UGC.
Journal Publications
- ‘Impact of Literature in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language’, The Sri Lankan journal in South Asian studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Vol.2, Number 1, June 2016.
- Researcher for the Center for the Study of Human Rights at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka. I contributed to the Research Book on the title “Reflections on the Nexus between Language Rights and Gender Quality and Women’s Empowerment: Perspectives from Sri Lanka”,
Developing Reading and Writing Skills in English of HSS Undergraduates Through Content Based Materials (CBLT) – (SWOT Analysis), Sri Lankan UGC , Centenary Celebration Research Proceeding Publication, 2022
- Developing Reading and Writing Skills in English of Arts Undergraduates through Content Based Materials – Humanities and Social Sciences Education in Sri Lankan Universities , University Grants Commisiion-Sri Lanka.
Author
- Published a book on the title “Exploiting Literature as a motivational Strategy in English Language Teaching” – 2024
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
- Attended a Training Programme with Technical Exchange Mission (TEM) in Ottawa University, Canada and Glendon Campus,Canada.
- Participated in a Technical Exchange Mission (TEM) NLEAP workshop in the University of Jaffna – 2022
- Followed TTPP (Training in Translation Pedagogy Program) conducted by University of Ottawa, Canada, via zoom. Duration: May-December 2021.
- Attended to the GEWE online workshops for universities, conducted by NLEAP (National Languages Equality Advancement Project)-2021.
- Participated in the Programme Review meeting for Faculty of Arts held on November & involves in developing Programme Review of the Department (2022).
- Participated in the PLC (Professional Learning Community) Meeting conducted by NLEAP at Sigiriya (June, 2022).
- Participated in a meeting on the title “Building up a generation of Gender Sensitive Translators” organized by NLEAP at the University of Jaffna (2022).
- Participated in the 1st in-person PTILC meeting of the year 2023 which was held at Olympus Plaza Hotel, Haputale (18 &19 of May, 2023).