Dr. Anuruddhika Kularathne

Dr. Anuruddhika Kularathne

Senior Lecturer Grade - I

Contact:

(Room Number) K2 207/7

Department of Sinhala

University of Kelaniya

Sri Lanka

Tel:     (Extension) 696

           +94-11-2914493 (Office)

           +94-60-2333672(Residence)

E-mail: anuruddi@yahoo.com

Educational Qualification:

• PhD Degree in Sinhala, 2024 - University of Kelaniya.

• M.Phil Degree in Sinhala – Merit Pass- 2009. University of Kelaniya.

• B.A. Special Degree in Sinhala (First Class), 2003, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Academic Distinctions:

• Completed the relevant course of studies in translation methods conducted by Vibasha Translation program and has been conferred a merit pass, 2006.

• Has been awarded the Gold medal presented by Prof. D.R. Wijerathne foundation for the best performance in the special Arts Degree Examination in Sinhala Language in 2002.

• Has been awarded the Gold medal sponsored by Alumni Association of the University of Kelaniya in memory of the late most venerable kotahene Sri Praganakeerthi for the best Performance of the faculty of Arts [Special] Degree examination, year 2002.

Research and Publications:

Books:

• Sinhala Mano vidyaathmaka Nawakathava (1956 sita 1965 dakva prakaashitha sinhala navakatha aasrithwa kerena vimarshanayaki) (The psychological  novel in Sinhala [A research based on the Main Stream novels published form 1956-1965], Published by : Godage and Brothers, Colombo 10, 2005.

• Navakatha Vigrahaya [An analytical study on literary genre- The Novel] co. Author, Published by: S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo 10, 2010.

Articles:

• Urdu Ketikathawe Ismat Chugtai Lakuna (The Seal of Ismat Chugtai in Urdu Short Stories)- Saahithya Journal (special volume) 2005, Published by: Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

• Pitasthara Sankalpaya Saha Sinhala Navakathavehi Kathanayaka Bhumikava (The Concept of Outsider and the role of the protagonist in Sinhala Novel), Published in Sammani Felicitation volume of Ven. Alavature Sin Dhammakiththi 2005.

• Cinema Kalawa Vishaayehi Shyam Benegalge Sampradaanaya (Parallel Cinema in India and Shyam Benegal’s Contribution towards it)- Journal of Humanities vol. 5, Published by: Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya, 2008.

• Prethavastu Varnanawa Ha Chiththa Chaitasika Vaga Vibhaga (The Psychological Analysis in Pretha Vastu Varnanawa)- Felicitation volume of Ven. Morawaka Soratha , Published by: Sri Lankan Buddhist Association in Cypres, 2006.

• Asanipaathaya Kaavya Sangrahaya Pilibanda Vimasumak (A critical study on Asanipaathaya an Anthology of Poems)- Nuthna sinhala kaviye; nawayugaya vimarshana, Published by: S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo 10.

• Vaishaka Padanama, pudgala pavathma ha yatharthavadi navakathava (The Infra Structure, Personal Existence and the realistic Novel)- Sumanaprabha Felicitation volume of Ven. Okkampitiye Sin Surnanjothi thero, 2007.

• Wimalarathna Kumaragamage Kavi Pilibada Dala Vimasumak (A re-reading of Wimalarathna Kumaragama’s Poetry)- Sulekha nuthana kaavya ankaya- Sinhala Sangamaya, University of Kelaniya, 2006.

• Pooojavaliyen Helivena Pudapooja Saha Wath Piliveth Pilibanda Vimasumak (A Study on rites and rituals depicted in Poojavaliya)- Saahithya Jouranal (special volume) 2008, Published by: Ministry of Cutural Affairs.

• Swa Peedaka Kaamukathvaya Saha Veenusge Loma kabaya (The Concept of Massochism and the ‘Venus in Furs’)- Felicitation volume of Prof. Chandrasiri Palliyaguru 2009.

• Poems Contributed to the Kelani Sarasavi Padya Saraniya 1999, Published by: University of Kelaniya.

• Samaaja prathibimbanaya saha Sinhala Nawakathawa - (The Novelists Perspective of 7th and 8th Decade’s Sri Lankan Society as reflected in Contemporary Sinhala Novels) Refereed Journal of the Faculty of of Humanities Vol. IX, 2009.

• Bharathiya Madyama Paanthika paataka Rasikathwaya ha Sarathchandra Chattopadhyay. ( The aesthetic Sensibilities of the Indian Middle Class readership and Sarathchandra Chattopadhyay.) - Refereed Journal of the Faculty of humanities - Vol . X., 2009.

• Aanthika samuhayak Niyoganaya karana sthree kathanaika Bhumika (The female protagonists who represent the Marginal Groups -A study based on three major Sinhala woman Novelists) Refereed Journal of the Faculty of Humanities - vol. XI ,2009.

• Desiyavasaka ingreesi Navakathawa saha Samaaja yatharthaya [19th to 20th century English Novels and the Reflection of Social Reality] – Saahithya  Journal – special volume – 2011.

• Aprikaanu – Americanu Saahithya Prawardanayehila Lekika Daayakathwaya ,Saahithya Special Journal, 2012 (Women Writer’s Contribution towards the Progress of African –American Literature.

• Premaya haa Maayawa Pradarshitha Kamala Daasge Padya Rachana [The concept of Love and disillusion demonstrated in kamala Das's poetry, Saahithya Special Vol. 2013.

• Pashchaath yatathvijitha yugayata aprikaanu Navakathava-The post colonial African Novel in the perspectives of sociology of literature and Feminism-Journal of the Faculty of Humanities Vol. XII. 2010.

• Synchronization of legend into myth with special reference to legend of Saliya-Asokamala, Festschrift for professor S.B. Hettiarachchi,Refereed Journal, Editior in chief; Prashantha Perera, Sarasavi Publishers, Nugegoda, 2010.

• Shoka Janaka Naatyakata uchitha bhasha maadhya haa Oedipus, (The language medium appropriated for a Tragedy and Oeidipus, Dinsasa,Refereed Journal Edited by Ven. Galkiriyagama et al, Authors publication, 2009.

• Paripeeditha prajaawa Niyojanaya Kerena Nawakatha, (Novels representing the subaltern communities) Published in saahithya Special vol. 2010, Ed. By Samantha Herath et.al., Published by Raajya Saahithya Anumandalaya.

• Navakathava Saahithyaangayak ha samaja sansthhawak washayen, [ Novel as an literary genre and a Social institution]  Saahithya Thri Maasikaya, Ed. By Buddhadasa Galappaththi et al., published by Jaathika Saahithya Anumandalaya ,2009-1 [August-October].

• The Poet of excellence, Sri Rahula Sangaraja thera of srilanka co.author,Manak Gathas and research papers on the occasions of 26O0” Buddha jayanthi Dedicating of Festschrift for Professor [Dr.] S.B.Hettiarachchi and International Seminar on the comparison between Rahula Mahathera’s Poems and Most Venerable Cho oh-hyun’s Anthology Of Manak Gathas, Ed. By Manak Students Association, Nugegoda, 2010.

• The Image Of Sinhala Women As Portrayed In Literary and Historical Sources from Third Century to Eleventh century[ Aanandaabhinandana-Felicitation vol. of  Prof.A. Abeysiriwardana-2011-ed.by Prof. K.kumarasinghe etal].

Articles published in Refereed International Journals:

• Therigatha- Verses of exultation composed by Women swimming against the stream Ratananjali, Ed. by.Ven. Makola Mangala etal., Published by Toronto mahavihara Society,Canada, 2010.

• Ritual ,Myth and History With Special reference to the Ritual of Mahasohon Samayama, SAARC Cultural Journal ,2010 ,published by SAARC Cultural Center, Sri Lanka, Colombo

Presentations at academic conferences/research symposia - published as an abstract:

• The Story of Saliya and Asokamala - A Structural Analysis - The Royal Asian society of Sri Lanka 3 Research conference march 27th - 28th 2009.

• The Conflict with father Figures: Oedipal Traits in Myths - National Conference on the Humanities Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the University of Kelaniya August 25 2009.

• Re- reading Eva Ranaweera’s Novels - in the light of Subaltern Studies - Annual Research Symposium 2009. Faculty of Graduate Studies. University of Kelaniya.

• The Theme of Love through the eyes of three poetesses [A Comparative and Contrastive Study on Sylvia plath, Kamala das and Monika Ruwanpathirana ] - Twelfth International Conference On Sri Lankan Studies, Abstract volume, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka and Open University of Sri Lanka, 2010.

• Myth and history; With Special reference to the ritual of Mahasohon samayama – do.

• Myth, Legend and History-The Society of South Asian Archaeology, Third International Congress ,Abstract volume, Ed. Vasanth Shinde et al, Center of South Asian Studies University of Kelaniya, 2010.

• The concept of love as depicted in Monika Ruwanpathiran&s and Kamala Dass poetry-Annual Research Symposium ,Faculty of Graduate Studies ,University of Kelaniya.

Chapters in books published by reputed Publishers:

• Preface, to the translation of Alice Walker's The colour Purple, Translated by Amali Boralugoda, Damppata Kathaawa, Vidarshi Publications, Dehiwela, 2010.

Translations:

• Kusagini avilunu kala – Translation of  Russian poetess Fazu Aliyewa's Poem 'When I feel Hungry', Published in the Anthology of international Literary Translations – Dept. of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, 2009.

• Panguru Mal Madhu – Translation of Kerala short story K. Vatsala,  Honey by,

Editing of journals:

• Editorial member of the Journal of the faculty of the humanities Volumes; vi, vii, viii, Published by, faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya.

• Nuthana Sinhala Ketikatha Saraniya, Prescribed for B.A. [General] Degree course, University of Kelaniya.

Citations of applicants work in referred journals and scholarly publications:

• Malagiya aththo saha samakaalina navakatha, Susantha Mahaulpatha, published by S. Godage and Brothers, Colombo, 2009 Citation appear in page no. 48.

Extra Curricular Activities:

• Sinhala Translation of Prof. Gananath Obesekaras research paper Aborigians of Ceylon and the impact of Buddhism.

• Translations done for the Annual Anthology published by Colombo Institute for the Advanced Study of Society and Culture, Colombo 08 are as Follows:

• Sinhala Translation of Punibhavathy Tiruchlvams, The Cultural and Linguistic consciousness of the Tamil Community of Sri Lanka

• Sinhala Translation of Bernard Bates, Arumuga Navalar , Saivite Sermons and the delimitaton of religion, 1850.

• The Sinhala Translation of Ungiftable Gifts Contemporary Buddhism, Genetic Bodies and Genetic ethics by Bod Simpson, Derham University

Previous appointments at Department of Sinhala Studies:

• Worked as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer 2004. 03. 08 - 2006. 03. 19

• Work as a Free lanced Translator for Colombo Institute for the Advanced Study of Society and Culture.

Foreign Languages Skills:

• Successfully completed part time course in Japanese Languages Conducted by the Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka and obtained a Distinction pass.

• Awarded certificates in Hindi and French for the Courses Conducted by Dep. of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya.

• Co-coordinator of the certificate course in Sinhala for foreign students [students of Beijing University , China] offered by the Department of Sinhala studies.

Any Other Particulars:

•Sub Web Editor in Sinhala Department (2017- 2019)

•Member of the Quality Assurance Committee, Faculty of Humanities (2017 - 2018)

•Student Counselor (2006 -2010)

•Council Member of Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

• Life Member of the Society of South Asian Archaeology.

Specialized Subject Areas:

• Academic and Literary translation

• Gender based literary criticism with special emphasis on Feministic literary theory

• Cinema and Cultural Studies

• Literary theories of the Navel 

•Comparative Literature 

Special Academic Achievements:

• Winner of the Best young researcher award, the Faculty of Humanities – Year 2010.

• National champion of  all island Sinhala day competition  in Grammatical rules[ Bhasha upaanga]  held in 1989-1990.

• First runner up of all island Sinhala day competition in literature [Saahithya danuma minuma] held in 1989-1990.