Contact:
(Room Number) K2 201
Department of Hindi Studies
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Residential Address:
Gorokgaha Road, Sooriyapaluwa, Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94-011-2-903794 (Office)
Email: anusal@kln.ac.lk (University), sanushanilmini@yahoo.com
Academic Qualifications:
MPhil (Hindi) – 2007, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
BA (Special) Hindi – 1997 Dept of Hindi, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Administrative Experience:
Head, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya (from 2017 to 2020)
| Academic Warden, Soma Guna Mahal Hostel, University of Kelaniya (2019 to present) Academic Warden, Hemachandra Ray Hostel, University of Kelaniya (2011 to 2019) Senior Counsellor, Kalana Mithuru Sewana, University of Kelaniya (2009 to present) |
| Coordinator, Diploma in Hindi Programme, (2009, 2010, 2016) Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya. |
| Web-Master, Department of Hindi , University of Kelaniya (2009 to 2011) |
| Senior Tresurer, Hindi parishad, Department of Hindi , University of Kelaniya (2009 to 2012) |
| Student Counsellor, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. (2009) |
| Board Member, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. (1999 to date) |
Curriculum Development
Member of the curriculum revision committee of the Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Hindi, 2020
Member of the curriculum revision committee of the Bachelor of Arts Degree- Hindi, 2019
Member of the curriculum revision committee of the Bachelor of Arts External Degree- Hindi, 2018
Resource person- Making prototype question papers for GCE O/L and GCE A/L, National Evaluation and Testing Service, Department of Examination, Sri Lanka (2016, 2018, 2019)
Resource person- Member of the Control Panel for Hindi Language, National Evaluation and Testing Service, Department of Examination, Sri Lanka (2018)
Resource person- Preparation of Hindi language Grade 13 Teacher's guide, National Institiute of Education, Sri Lanka (2017)
Resource person- Advanced Level Teacher Training Programme, National Institiute of Education, Sri Lanka (2016-2017)
Contribution to Teaching
| Visiting Lecturer - Certificate Course in Sinhala for Beginners (specially for Hindi speaking students), 2015-2016, Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya. Instructor - 100 Hindi Course, 2010 conducted by Central Hindi Institute, Agra, India, Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo 07. |
| Instructor - 100, 200 and 300 Hindi Course, 2009 conducted by Central Hindi Institute, Agra, India, Indian Cultural Centre. |
| Lecturer - Diploma in Hindi Programme, 2009-2010,Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya. |
| Lecturer – Diplomain Hindi Programme, 2008-2009,Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya. |
| Visiting Lecturer – Foundation Course for Hindi Language, Academic year 2000/2001, Department of Music, Institute of Aesthetic, University of Kelaniya. |
| Visiting Lecturer – Foundation course for Hindi Language, Acadenic year 2000/2001, Institute of indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya. |
| Visiting Lecturer – Foundation course for Hindi Language, Academic year 1999/2000, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya. |
Research and Publications:
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| 'Sihina Paadama' (Translation), Vidyalankara Press, 2023.
'Hindi-Sinhala Visheshana Shabda Sangrahaya', Vidyalankara Press, 2022. Sirakariya- Hindi Ketikatha" Published by Godage & Brothers, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka,1999. ISBN955-20-3736-0. |
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| Bal Padya Saritha – A Collection of Poetries (Unprescribed books of B. A. General Degree 1st year), Author Publication, ISBN 978-955-53133-0-8 Study Guide- North Indian Culture and Hindi Folk Literature, Center for Distance and Continuing Education, University of Kelaniya. |
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| Editing of Journals: | ||
| Chief Editor, Manthan- Hindi Pathavali, Hindi Textbook for GCE Advanced Level, ISBN:978-955-710-071-5, Samudra Book Publications, Colombo 8, 2020. Consultant Editor, Indrabhivandana- Prof. Indra Dassanayake Felicitation Volume, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya. Editor, HINDI-Academic Journal of Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya. |
Research Conference Presentations:
'Impact of using Hindi on the Existance of Standard Hindi Language in India', International Research Symposium on Social Science and Humanities (IRSSSH), National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, 13-14 December 2018.
'An Analytical Study of E-learning and Standard Hindi', Indo-Sri Lanka Hindi Conference organized by the Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and High Commission of India, Colombo (2017).
'The Impact of Hinglish in Indian Commercial Advertisements on Standard Hindi in Indian Society', in proceedings of the 17th Conference on Postgraduate Research, International Postgraduate Research Conference 2016, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p 118.
'Problems arising when learning Hindi as a Second Language in Sri Lanka', Annual Research Symposium, National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, June 2015.
'Women in Modern Hindi Short Stories: According to Shivani's Short Stories', 9th Annual Research Symposium, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya (2008).
Unpublished Research:
| 'Swatantrottar Pramukh Mahila Upanyaskaron Ke Upanyason Mein Chitrit Samaj Tatha Stri Jeewan', Thesis of PhD Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019. |
| 'Shivani Ki Kahaniyo Ka Alochanathmak Adhyayan', Thesis of M.Phil. Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2007. ''Hindi Kahani Sahithyaya; Panch Kahanikaro Nirmano Ka Adhyayan', Dissertation of B.A. (Special) Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 1997. |
Research Interests:
Hindi Literature- short stories
Current Research Activities
| Preparing a Sinhala-Hindi Dictionary and Some Text Books to study Hindi Literature |
Awards
| Varishth Hindi Premi Samman (2021-2022) for promoting Hindi in Sri Lanka, awarded by High Commission of India in Sri Lanka. Yuva Hindi Sewi Samman- 2019, awarded by Antarrashtriya Hindi Parishad, Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and Adarshila Vishwa Hindi Mission. |
| Vice Chancellor's Award- 1999 in appreciation and recognition of the honor brought to the University of Kelaniya. |
| State Literary Award for the Best Translation of the year- 2000, Sirakariya-Translations of Hindi Short Stories |
Extra Curriculum Activities
| Organized Raseelee Sandhya- A Classical Hindi Movie Songs Evening, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2020. Organized an International Seminar named Hindi Aur Sinhali: Samanantar Dharaein, in collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center and High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, 2019. Organized Rangeen Sandhya- A Cultural Show, Department of Hindi Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2014. Organized the First Hindi Seminar in Sri Lanka, at the University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the High Commission of India, Colombo in 1998 to mark the Golden Jubilee of Independence of Sri Lanka and the 40thanniversary of the University of Kelaniya. |
| Organized the Hindi film Festival, from 22nd – 26th March 1999 presented by the Hindi Parishad and the Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the High Commission of India and the Indian Cultural Center, Colombo. |
| Organized the Hindi Film Festival, from 10th-14th November 2008 presented by the Hindi Parishad and the Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the High Commission of India and the Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo. |
| Organized Jhankar - a student's wall Magazine for the purpose of enhancing the writing skills of the beginners of the Department of Hindi. |
| Organized the Hindi Day and Dr. Ramkumar Varma Commemoration, 08th November 2004, Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya. |
| Organized the Hindi Day Celebration at the Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo, 11th September, 2008. |
| Organized Saandy Geet – Hindi Poetry, Music and Dancing Programme 16th March 2000 at the Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo and 03rd April 2000 at the University of Kelaniya, organized by the Hindi Parishad and the Department of Hindi, University of Kelaniya in collaboration with the High Commission of India, Colombo, Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo and Sri Lanka Sangeet-Hindi Institute, Kadawatha. |