Ms. Imali Ruwanthika Edirisooriya
Contact:
Department: Department of Modern Languages
University Location: (Room Number) K16 301
University Address: Department of Modern Languages,
University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Telephone: (Office) +94-11-2-903721 / (Extension) 728
E mail: imali_ru@yahoo.com
Educational Qualification:
- M.A Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2016
- B.A (General) First Class Honors, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2010
Teaching Experience:
- Lecturer (Probationary) in Korean, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, 2018.
- Temporary Lecturer in Korean Language, department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018.
- Junior Fellow in Korean language, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka (2017 – 2018).
- Visiting Lecturer in Korean Language, Korean Language External Certificate Course, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2017 - 2018)
- Visiting Lecturer in Korean Language, Bandaranayake Centre for International Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2017- 2018)
- Visiting Lecturer in Sinhala, Korea International Cooperation Agency, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Colombo, Sri Lanka & Republic of Korea. 2011-2014
- Visiting Lecturer in Japanese, Japanese Language Educational Academy of Japan Sri Lanka Technology and Culture Centre, Asia Education, Sri Lanka. 2009-2011
- Language Instructor in Sinhala, Tokyo International Communication Committee, Cross Culture Education Committee, 2008-2009
Research and Publications:
- “Study of the Undergraduate Korean Language Curriculum in Sri Lankan Universities and Analysis on Improvement” Graduate School, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2016, Master’s Thesis
Research Publications in Journals:
- E. A Imali Ruwanthika, “ A Study on the current Employment Status of Graduates studied Korean Language in Sri Lanka: Analysis on Current Issues and Strategies for Change ( 2006 2010), Korean Language Education and Korean Culture in India (ISBN 978-93-88141-12-3), Goyal Publishers and Distributors PVT. Ltd, Delhi, India, 2018, Pp 151- 172
- E. A Imali Ruwanthika, “ 초급 한국어 학습자를 위한 재미있고 신나는 한글 수업 활동 –켈라니야 대학교 한국어 초급 학생을 대상으로 ( Fun and Exciting Activities in Learning Hangul: Based on Beginner Level Students in the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka)” Mugunghwa Journal of Interdisciplinary Korean Studies ( MUJIKS)”, School of Language, Literature & Culture Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2018
- E.A Imali Ruwanthika Edirisooriya ( 2018), Observational Description on History of the Korean Buddhism, “History, Archaeology and Buddhism, Most Venerable Denagama Dammadassi Felicifec Classical Collection” ISBN 978-955-3908-21-6, 2018, p 471- 477
- E.A Imali Ruwanthika Edirisooriya,(2018) zlajxfodla iy TïcxZ the Sinhala Translation of The Korean SamgukYusa ( Historical Records of the Three Kingdoms titled“광덕과 엄장”By Iryeon in the Journal —úfoaY NdId mßj¾;k ix.%yh˜ -Volume 04 Published by the
- Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, University of Kelaniya.
- E. A Imali Ruwanthika Edirisooriya(2017)“ An Analytical Study of Korean Wedding Customs and Traditions”, Prabha- Volume 1, 5th Issue, ISBN 2279-3127 The Academic Journal published by the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya,2017 Sri Lanka. P225- 234
International Conference Papers
- E.A Imali Ruwanthika Edirisooriya, “An Analysis of the errors of the Sri Lankan Korean Language Learners in terms of the Korean Phonology”, 15th International Conference of Korean Educators Abroad, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 17 -22 July, 2017, p251-260
- Effective Teaching Methods in teaching Korean Monopththongs to the Korean Language Learners in Sri Lanka, The Third International Conference on Linguistics in Sri Lanka (ICLSL), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017, P 66
Professional Qualifications:
- Certificate in Korean Language, Language Institute, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2011-2012
- Certificate in Japanese Language, Soka University, Tokyo, Japan, 2009
- Diploma in Japanese Language, Japanese Language Educational Academy of Japan Sri Lanka Technology and Culture Centre, Asia Education, Sri Lanka, 2003-2005
- Staff Development Programme for Temporary Staff, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2017-2018
- Administration (Intern), SAARC, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Colombo, Sri Lanka (6 Months) 2016 - 2017.
- Interpreter/Translator cum Receptionist in Korean/English/Sinhala (Full Time), Embassy of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Seoul, South Korea, 2014- 2015.
- Instructor Training on Capacity Building for Korean Language Instructor, Korea University/ KOICA, Seoul, Republic of Korea. (Aug 2010-Oct 2010)
- Lecture/Workshop series on Research Methodology, Research Centre, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 5th to 7th September 2018
- Workshop on Development of Research and Teaching Skills for Young Academic Staff, Centre for Korean Studies of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya 26th~ 28th February 2018
- Workshop on Korean Language for Government School Teachers Organized by the Centre For Korean Studies, Department of Modern Languages, University Of Kelaniya, 2018
- The 3rd Korean workshop on Korean Literature Festival in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of diplomatic relation of Sri Lanka and Korea, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, 2017
- Seminar on Teaching Foreign Language using Multimedia, Organized by the Centre for Korean Studies, University of Kelaniya, 05.04.2017
- Assistant Secretary, Sri Lanka Korea Youth Educators Society, Sri Lanka, 2017-Present
- Member, Sri Lanka Korean Language Teacher Association, 2017- present
- Mentor, Korea Federation of Business & Professional Women (BPW Korea), Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2015-2016
- Member, Gaeunsa Temple Youth Association, Anam, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2012-2015
- Member, ‘Sarangban’ International Youth Association, Rodemnamu Church, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2012-2014
- President, Korean Language Club, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2010
- President, Japanese Language Club, Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,2010
Scholarships & Awards:
- Scholarship to participate in the 15th International conference of educators abroad hosted by the Ministry of Education and Korea’s National Institute for International Education, 2017.
- Korean Government Scholarship awarded by the National Institute for International Education, Science and Technology for post Graduate Studies, 2011.
- Scholarship to participate in “Korean Language Instructor Capacity Building “Language Instructor Training Program awarded by the Institute of Foreign Language Studies, Korea University under International Cooperation Program of the Government of Korea, 2010
- Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship to participate in the Exchange Student program in Soka University, Tokyo, Japan, 2008
Research Interests:
- Teaching Korean Language as a Foreign Language
- Language and Linguistics
- Korean Language Education in Sri Lanka
- Motivation in Learning Foreign Language
- Teaching Methodology
- Korean Culture