Contact:
(Room Number) K15
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-11 2 903780 (Office)
E-mail: hpathirana@kln.ac.lk (University)
Educational Qualifications:
| M.A. in Conflict Resolution (University of Colombo) - 2009 | ||
| M.A. in Linguistics (University of Kelaniya) - 2006 | ||
| B.A. (University of Colombo) - 2003 |
Administrative Experience:
| Activity Coordinator (Activity 5) ELTA-ELSE Humanities Grant (2019-to date) Head, DELT (2018-2021) Senior Lecturer,University of Kelaniya (2013-to date) |
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| Lecturer University of Kelaniya (2009-2013) | ||
| Lecturer (Probationary) ITUM, University of Moratuwa (2007-2009) | ||
| Temporary Assistant Lecturer University of Kelaniya (2005-2007) | ||
| Adjunct Faculty Member: University of Troy, USA, Colombo branch: Institute of Technological Studies, Colombo- 5 (2008-2009) |
Professional Qualifications:
Honarary Fellowship, FIMSSS, Sri Lanka, 2019
Diploma of Fellowship, Victoria College of Music, London, 2005
Diploma of Licenciate, Victoria College of Music, London, 2004
Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama, Trinity College of London, 2001
Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama, London Academy of Dramatic Arts, 1999
Contributions to Teaching & Academic Development:
| Teaching: Lecturer in the Master of Human Resource Management Degree Programme, University of Kelaniya (2010- 2014) |
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| Lecturer in the Master of Business Degree Programme, University of Kelaniya (2013- 2018) Lecturer in the Master of Business Administration, University of Kelaniya (2011-2019) |
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| Lecturer in TESL Degree Programme, University of Kelaniya (2012 to date) | ||
| Lecturer in DELT courses, University of Kelaniya (2009 to date) | ||
| Lecturer in Western Music at the Visual Arts, Design and Performing Arts Unit, University of Kelaniya (2009- 2018) Academic Development: Member of UTEL Steering Committee- 2020- present Member of Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya (2017-2019) Executive Committee Member, SLAIHEE (2009-2012) Member of Advisory Board of Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya (2014- to date) Member of Steering Committee, Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya (2014- to date) Member of Steering Committee of University Test of English Language (UTEL) (2018- to date) |
Research Presentations and Publications:
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“Beyond Invisible Boarders: Ethical Considerations & Expanding Standards for Intercultural Communication” at the International Workshop on Intercultural Education in the Context of Teaching/Learning English, Tiraspol State University, Republic of Moldova- 2022 "Inclusivity within Diversity: Intercultural Communication in the Context of ESL Pedagogy”, at the International Workshop on Intercultural Education in the Context of Teaching/ Learning English, Tiraspol State University, Republic of Moldova- 2021 Fathers, Son and Lovers: Construction of Hegemonic and Subordinate Masculinities in Channa Wickremasekera’s "Tracks", SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India, 2019 The Culture and Citizenship of the Sri Lankan Chinese Dental Technicians with J. Peiris, ICH, University of Kelaniya, 2015 Pathirana, H.P.K. (2013). Majoritarian discourse, masking and the female suicide-bomber in Chandrasekaram’s “Forbidden Area”. Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2, 42-47. |
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| Do you see what I see? Gender performativity in Chandrasekaram’s Tigers Don’t Confess,14th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2013 Charming the Unseen Snakes, with A. de Soyza, M. Jayatunga, S. Hettiarachchi and M. Gunesekera , 14th Annual Research Symposium, 2013 |
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| Majoritarian discourse, masking and the female suicide bomber in Chandrasekaram’s Forbidden Area, 13th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2012 | ||
| “Student voice” in student feedback: presence, power, and agency, 8thAnnual SLAIHEE conference, 2012 | ||
| The Elocution Industry in Sri Lanka, at annual SLELTA conference, 2008 | ||
| Dealing with Memories of War using Mechanisms of Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka- FGS University of Colombo, 2005 | ||
| Peacebuilding through Theatre Arts: Checkpoint as a Case Study- based on M.A. dissertation ( A research on English Theatre and its trends),7th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2006 |
Links
Researchgate: Linkshttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hphpk-Pathirana
Academia.edu: https://kln.academia.edu/HasithaPathiranaUniversityofKelaniya