Dr.S.K.Kannathas
Senior Lecturer in ELT Gr I
kkannathas@yahoo.com

Degree

Subject

Institution

Year

Ph.D.

English

Tamil University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

2015

M.Phil/MA

English Linguistics

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

2004

PG

Education

University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

2002

UG

English

University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

1998

  • Head, Department of Translation Studies from 2020
  • Coordinator in Translation Studies from 2016 to 2020
  • Senior Lecturer GI in ELT from 2019
  • Senior Lecturer GII in ELT from 2015 to 2019
  • Confirmed Lecturer in ELT from 2008 to 2015
  • Instructor in ELT from 2001 to 2008

Research publications in refereed journals:

  • ‘Impact of Literature in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language’, The Sri Lankan journal in South Asian studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Vol.2, Number 1, June 2016.

Recent Papers published :

  • Presented a research paper on Bilingualism at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012 held During 20 – 21 July 2012 at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  •  ‘Impact of Literature in Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language’, The Sri Lankan journal in South Asian studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Vol.2, Number 1, June 2016.
  • ‘Significance of Literary Texts in Developing Reading Skills among L2 Learners International Conference on Literature and Social consciousness’. PG and Research Department of English. Bharathidasan College of Arts and Science, 2020.

Important Research Article Published :
1. Peer reviewed presentation with evidence at National/International Conferences/Symposia:

  •  Presented a research paper on Bilingualism at the Jaffna University International Research Conference – 2012 held During 20 – 21 July 2012 at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
  • ‘Significance of Texts with Learners’ Cultural Identity for Effective Learning Activities in ESL Classroom.’ CAS conference 2019 Annamalai University, India.