H. M. Dilshani Thilanka Kumarihamy Jayathilake
Contact:
University Location: (Room Number) K16 001
University Address: Department of Modern Languages,
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Telephone: (Office) +94-11-2-903721 / (Extension) 724
E-mail: diltkj_jp@yahoo.co.jp
Educational Qualification:
- M.A. in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015.
- B.A. (General) Degree, First Class Honors, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2009.
Teaching Experience:
- Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, since September 2018.
- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, March 2018 – September 2018.
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, February 2015 – February 2018.
- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, March 2013 – January 2015.
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, May 2010 – February 2013.
- Japanese Language Teacher (Temporary basis), Maliyadeva Balika Vidyalaya, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, September 2004 – March 2005.
Research and Publications:
- “Linguistics Study of Abbreviations in the Japanese Language”, abstract presented at the 2nd International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka 2016, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya.
- “Four Types of Linguistic Resources for Variable Speaking Units - with regards to Sinhala speakers”, International Symposium, with regard to the opening of The Research Center for Japanese Studies, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, February 2016.
- A representative of the Sri Lankan team of the research “A Linguistic Study on Non-Fluency of the Replacement Type” conducting by the research representative Prof. Toshiyuki Sadanobu, Kobe University, Japan. (Research No: 15H02605)
- “cmka NdIdfõ mo flá lsÍu ms<sn| jd.aúoHd;aul wOHhkhla ”, 2015, unpublished M.A. Thesis.
- “cmka idys;H b;sydih”, Published by Vidyalankara Press, August 2018.(ISBN 978-955-35902-0-6)
- “WKqiqï iqma fldamamh”- Translation of the “Atatakai sūpu” by Tomonobu Imamichi in Vidēsha Sāhithya Parivarthana Sangrahaya Vol.3, 2012-2015, Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri lanka. (ISSN 2550-2581)
- “isysk oyhla - m<uq isyskh”- Translation of the “Yume jūya” by Natsume Sōseki for Vidēsha Sāhithya Parivarthana Sangrahaya Vol.4, Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. (in print)
- Japanese Language Text Book “Koharu to issho – Part 1” (Ordinary Level), 2015.
- Revised Edition of Japanese Language Grammar Text Book “Sachini san to issho”.(Advanced Level), 2013.
- Japanese Language “Kanji” Text Book (Advanced Level), 2011.
- "Nihonjin wakamono no fashshon bunka" - Published in Japanese, in "Haru no yoko" magazine 2009, Joint work - 3rd year Japanese Language students, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Challenging to new classroom activities: Dictogloss, 11th Japanese Language Educational Seminar for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2018.
- Japanese Grammar, 3rd Japanese Language Seminar for Ordinary Level Students, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017.
- Japanese Grammar, 2nd Japanese Language Seminar for Ordinary Level Students, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016.
- Japanese Culture, Conversations and Grammar, 1st Japanese Language Seminar for Ordinary Level Students, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2015.
- The Balance of Hiragana and Kanji, Monthly Japanese Study Meeting for Teachers, J Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2015.
- Japanese Literature, Conversations and Grammar, Japanese Workshop for Advanced Level Students, Viharamaha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka, 2015.
- Strategies for Motivating Students, 7th Japanese Language Educational Seminar for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2014.
- How Make Japanese More Fun for Students, Monthly Japanese Study Meeting for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2014.
- Tips for Japanese Teaching – Letters, 5th Japanese Language Educational Seminar for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2012.
- The Structure of Japanese Advanced Level Paper – New Syllabus, Japanese Seminar for Advanced Level Students, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2011.
- Teaching Japanese Literature, 4th Japanese Language Educational Seminar for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2011.
- Japanese Homophones, 3rd Japanese Language Educational Seminar for Teachers, Japanese Language Teacher’s Association of Sri Lanka, 2010.
- Modern Japanese Literature, Japanese Language Seminar and Workshop for Teachers National Institute of Education (NIE), 2010.
Professional Qualifications:
- Teacher Training, Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka, 2009 – 2018.
- Teacher Training, Japan Foundation, Japan, 2016.
- Staff Development Course for Temporary Lecturers (Kelaniya) 2014 – 2015.
- Teacher Training, Japan Foundation, Japan, 2011 – 2012.
- Japanese Language Proficiency, Level 1, 2010.
- Japanese Language Certificate, Soka University, Japan, 2006 – 2007.
- Chief Examiner of the Evaluation Panel for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination since 2015.
- Chief Examiner of the Evaluation Panel for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in 2015 and 2017.
- Member of the Control Marking Panel for the G.C.E Advanced Level and G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examinations since 2014.
- Member of the Evaluation Panel for the G.C.E Advanced Level and G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examinations since 2010.
- Former President of the Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka, 2012 – 2013.
Scholarships & Awards:
- A 6-month scholarship to participate for “2011-2012 Long-Term Training Program for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language”, The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa, Japan, September 2011 – March 2012.
- Directors’ Award for the Best Student, “2011-2012 Long-Term Training Program for Foreign Teachers of the Japanese Language”, The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa, Japan, September 2011 – March 2012.
- The 1st place of Japanese Language Speech Contest, The Japanese Language Education Association of Sri Lanka (JLEA) and The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, March 2008.
- A 11-month scholarship to study at Soka University, Japan, September 2006 – July 2007.
Research Interests:
- Language Teaching
- Japanese Literature
Research interests:
- Russian Language Education in Sri Lanka
- Experimental Analysis of Speech Sounds