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Dr. Niruba Sarath Jayasundara

Senior Lecturer Gr I

Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics – Annamalai University, India
Master of Arts in Linguistics – Annamalai University, India
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Linguistics – University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

jayasundaran@esn.ac.lk

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics – Annamalai University, India
  • Master of Arts in Linguistics – Annamalai University, India
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Linguistics – University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
  • Appointed as Head of the Department of Languages and Communication Studies 2006-2008,2009-2010, 2013-2014. 2015-2016.
  • Subject Coordinator Dept. of Languages and Communication Studies, External Degree Programs 2006-2008. 2009-2010.
  • Took the acting position of Rector, Dean, Head and Subject Coordinator responsibilities as needed.
  • Member of Technical Evaluation committee, Trincomalee Campus, EUSL.
  • Senior Lecturer Gr 1, Faculty of Communications and Business Studies, June 2012 to Present
  • Senior Lecturer Gr 11, Faculty of Communications and Business Studies, June 2006 to 2012
  • Lecturer (Probationary), Faculty of Communications and Business Studies, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University Sri Lanka, January 2000 to 2006
  • Temporary Assistant lecturer, Faculty of Communications and Business Studies Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University Sri Lanka June 1998 to December 1999
  • Teach numerous undergraduate and graduate courses covering wide range of subjects within Linguistic discipline. Assume acting responsibilities as Rector, Dean, and Subject Coordinator as needed, while performing student mentoring services in Senior Student Counselor and Student Counselor capacity. Collaborate on high-level research and curriculum development projects with institutional partners.
  • A team member which prepared the course curricula of Diploma in English (extension Course) Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2022)
  • Helped the Department as a team member in the preparation of new curriculum in B.A. English Hons degree programme. Worked on the detailed syllabi.(2021-2022)
  • Coordinated extensive revision of B.A. Languages and B.A. Linguistics course curricula.(2014-2015)
  • Appointed as Head of the Department of Languages and Communication Studies 2006-2008, 2009-2011, 2013-2014. 2015-2016.
  • Partnered with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Higher Education for Quality Enhancement Fund (QEF) Batch III as part of World Bank Project. Person in Charge for the Activity A – Increasing Efficiency in Practical Skills in Communication Studies in QEF Batch III project 2008
  • Project Coordinator B.A. Peace Studies Curriculum Development funded by USAID with the Director Rev.Dr.C.P.Rajendram of Centre for Applied Peace Studies, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2006-2007)
  • Visiting Lecturer for the Dept. of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Culture (from 2008-2015).
  • Committee Member (2015), Strategic Plan of Trincomalee Campus 2015 to 2020
  • Committee Member, (2015) Cadre Requirement of Trincomalee Campus 2015 to 2020
  • Member, Selection Board, Promotion of Senior Lecturer Gr II in Communication Studies for the Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2016)
  • Member, Evaluation Panel and Selection Board, Promotion of Senior Lecturer Gr I in English for the Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2015)
  • Member, Selection Board, Recruitment of lecturer Prob/Senior Lecturer Gr II /Gr 1 in English for the Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2015)
  • Member, Selection Board, Recruitment of Lecturer Prob/Senior Lecturer Gr II /Gr 1 in Communication Studies for the Department of Languages and Communication studies (2010)
  • Member Selection Board Senior Lecturer Gr II in English for the Department of Languages and Communication studies (2010)
  • Member, Selection Board, Promotion of Senior Lecturer Gr I in Communication Studies for the Department of Languages and Communication studies (2007)
  • Member, Selection Board, Recruitment of lecturer Probationary/Senior Lecturer Gr II /Gr 1 in English for the Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2007)
  • Member of the Team which prepared the Corporate Plan for Trincomalee Campus 2007-2009
  • Member of the team which prepared the Curriculum for B.A. Communication Studies, Languages and Linguistics (2002)
Workshops, Trainings and Seminars Attended:
  • Gender-based Violence Training Course, Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, 2017
  • Strategic Planning for Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, 2015
  • “Qualitative Research” Workshop, Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, 2015
  • “Escaping Academic Wilderness” Workshop, Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, 2015(19th – 23rd June, 2017)
  • “Statistical Packages of Social Sciences” workshop, Trincomalee Campus, 2015.
  • Research Guidelines Workshop, Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, 2015.
  • “Instructional Design and Lesson Writing,” CEDEC EUSL, Eastern University, 2015
  • “Creative Thinking and Innovation and Managing Workplace Stress,” Capacity Building session, Ministry of Higher Education, IDAS/HETC project, Trincomalee Campus, 2015.
  • “Personality Development and Enhancing Communication Skills,” Ministry of Higher Education IDAS/HETC project, Trincomalee Campus, 2015
  • “Extreme Weather Hazards and Research Opportunities,” Faculty of Applied Science, Trincomalee Campus, 2015
  • “Introduction of EDP Quality Manuals to Higher Management,” Academics and Administrative Staff of Universities, Hotel East Lagoon, Batticaloa, 2015
  • “How to Deal with Others” and “Nonviolent Communications” Workshops, Trincomalee Campus, 2014
  • “Introduction to QA Systems for External Degree Programmes,” Quality Assurance for External Training Institutions, Hotel Galadari, Colombo, 2014.
  • “Action Oriented Research Methods and Practical Applications” Workshop, Staff Development Centre, Colombo, 2014
  • “Assessment Principles for Question Paper Setting in Universities to Develop Student Skills” Workshop, Staff Development Centre, Colombo, 2014
  • Learning Management System training workshop, Staff Development Centre, Eastern University, 2014
  • Strategic Planning and Student-Centered Learning, Eastern University, 2014
  • Innovatory Development Grant workshop, Hotel Renuka, Colombo, 2013
  • “Courageous Conversation” workshop, Staff Development Centre, Trincomalee Campus, 2013
  • “How to Progress to Achieve Success,” Trincomalee Campus, 2013
  • “Language Teaching at Globalized Context,” Annamalai University, India, 2012
  • “Awareness and Training for Speech and Language Disabilities,” Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2011
  • “Tamil Language through the Ages,” Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2011
  • “Computational Linguistics and IT Technology,” Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2011
  • “Current Trends in Language Teaching Methods” seminar, Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2011
  • “Role of Communication and Media in Facilitating Regional Development,” Trincomalee Media House, 2010
  • Counseling Workshop, Faculty of Communication and Business Studies, Eastern University, 2010
  • National Convention on Student Discipline, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo, 2010
  • Information Technology training workshop, Trincomalee Campu, Eastern University, 2010
  • HETC training workshop, Hotel Miridiya, Anuradhapura, 2010
  • International Conference on Adult Peace Education, Bradley University, UK, 2009
  • PIP Training Workshop, QAA Council, Hilltop Hotel, Kandy, 2008
  • QEF Project Workshop, QAA Council, Hotel Hilltop, Kandy, 2007
  • “Subject Review” Training Workshop, QAA Council, Hotel Janaki, Colombo, 2007
  • “Acoustics Phonetics” Seminar, Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2005
  • “Language Acquisition” Seminar, Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2005
  • “Globalization in Indian Languages” Seminar, Centre of Advanced Study in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India, 2005
  • Teaching Methodology Training Program, University of Peradeniya, 2003
  • Language and Linguistics
  • Phonetics
  • Linguistic Principles of Translation
  • Language and Communication
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Phonology
  • Morphology
  • Syntax
  • Semantics
  • Sociolinguistics.
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  • Assistant Secretary, Independent Teachers’ Union of Eastern University (iTUEU) April 2023, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
  • Member, Advisory Committee, International Interdisciplinary Conference May 2022, Ambedhkar Chair, Annamalai University, Annamalinagar, India
  • Journal Review & Editorial Team Member of “GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (https://research.lk)”
  • Scientific Reviewer / Technical Committee Member of Social Science and Humanities (including; Language and Literature Studies Conference, etc.) series 2022
  • Member Editorial Board, IRESPUB Journal of Education & Literature, East Orange, NJ, USA from 2021
  • Eastern University Faculty Research Committee, Faculty of Communications and Business Studies (2013-present)
  • Eastern University, Trincomalee Curriculum Development Committee (2017-2018)
  • Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus, Board of Examiners (2006-Present)
  • Eastern University Faculty Board, Communication and Business Studies (2003-Present)
  • Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus Panel of Examiners Viva Voce, Department of Languages and Communication Studies (2006-2015, 2018- to present)
  • Eastern University Board of Study, Faculty of Communication and Business Studies,
  • External Degree Programs – member and Chairperson (2013-2016)
  • Member, Board of Study External Studies Unit, Trincomalee Campus (2007-2010)
  • Eastern University Trincomalee Campus Library Committee (2007-2010; 2015-2016)
  • Eastern University Trincomalee Campus, Campus Board (2006-2010; 2013-2016)
  • Eastern University Senate (2006-2008; 2009-2010; 2013-2016)
  • Eastern University Leave and Awards Committee (2013-2014)
  • Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus, Member Organizing Committee, 6th Annual Research Session, Eastern University 2007 organized by Faculty of Communications and Business Studies
  • Chief Editor, Harbour, Journal of Faculty of Communications and Business Studies (2007) Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus
  • Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus, Member Editorial Committee, Harbour, Journal of Faculty of Communications and Business Studies (2007)
  • Treasurer, Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus Sri Lanka Treasurer, Trincomalee Campus Teachers’ Association (TRICTA), (2006-2008)
  • Member, Eastern University Trincomalee Campus Board of Study, External Studies Unit (2007-2015)
  • Member, Eastern University, Trincomalee Campus Action Committee of the Annual Research Session (2007)
  • Member, Eastern University Corporate and Strategic Plan Preparation Committee, Trincomalee Campus 2003-2004
  • Member, Eastern University Faculty of the Arts & Culture (2000-2002)
  • Distinguished Academician Award of the year 2022, awarded by Women Icon in association with Times Women
  • Global Tamil Teacher Award 2021, awarded by Global Tamizh Kappiya Research Institute Malaysia and International Tamizlkalvi research Institute, India
  • Gold medalist for Master’s in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India (2006)
  • Endowment Award for best performance in Linguistics, Annamalai University, India (2005, 2006)
  • Prize for high performance on special degree examination in Linguistics, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (1994,1995,1996)