Academic Qualification
PhD in English (Applied Linguistics and Political Media Discourse), University of Madras, India, 2009.
MSc in Human Security, University of Sri Jayawardenepure, Sri Lanka, 2004.
MA in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2000.
PGD in Education (TESL), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1998.
BA in English, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 1993.
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
International Accreditation as an “Accredited Teacher in Higher Education”, Staff & Education Development Association, United Kingdom, 2004.
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Biography
Prof. Jeyaseelan Gnanaseelan is the head of the Department of English Language Teaching at the University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka, with 30 years of academic and administrative service. He has a PhD in English (Applied Linguistics and Political Media Discourse) from the University of Madras, India, and has participated in numerous international conferences. His research and teaching interests include media discourse, linguistics, literature, and English language teaching.
Contact Details
Department of English Language Teaching,
Faculty of Business Studies,
University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.
Office: 0094 24 222 2264
Mail: jeya86@vau.ac.lk
Teaching Interest
Prof. Gnanaseelan is interested in teaching English language skills, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Sciences, Business Communication, English Linguistics, English Literature, and Communication Skills.
Research (Research interest and list of publications)
Research Interests
Prof. Gnanaseelan’s research interests are:
- Media Discourse
- Political Media Discourse
- Applied Linguistics
- Comparative and Error Analysis
- Multidisciplinary Discourse Analysis
Publications
- Published 13 research articles in recognized university journals.
- Authored four books, including “Vanni Farmers in Wartimes” and “National Conflict and International Intervention: a Media Discourse.”
Professional Activities
International Conferences and Seminars
- Participated in around 21 international conferences in various countries, including Sri Lanka, India, Australia, the USA, and Canada.
Institutional Roles
- Head of the Department of English Language Teaching.
- Member of the University Council, University of Vavuniya, 2024.
- Co-chair of the Institutional Review Committee.
- Chairman of various project committees, including academic, administrative, infrastructure, and human resource development.
- President and Secretary of the University Teachers’ Association.
- Coordinator of various academic programs.
National Contributions
- Curriculum developer and resource person for the University of Jaffna, Open University, Eastern University of Sri Lanka, and Trincomalee Campus.
- Member of the UGC Standing Committee and UTEL Examination Committee.
- Research reviewer and conference chairperson.
- Consultant in Development and Rehabilitation Projects.
- Resource person for various national workshops, seminars, and guest lectures.
Awards and Grants
Notable Awards and Grants
- UGC Research Grantee
- International Accreditation as an “Accredited Teacher in Higher Education”
Positions/Admin Roles
Positions Held at University
- Senior Student Counsellor
- Senior Academic Warden
- Chairperson of various project committees
- Track Coordinator for English Language and Literature
- Academic Sub-warden at the female hostel
Roles in Faculty Development
- Chairperson of the Committee for Publishing Newsletter of the Faculty
- Member of the Curriculum Development Committee
- Chief Editor for Publishing Souvenir
- Member of various committees for preparing annual reports and prospectus
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