Dr. AFM. Ashraff
Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Tamil
Dept. of Languages
Faculty of Arts and Culture
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Dr. AFM. Ashraff
| Designation | Senior Lecturer Gr.I in Tamil |
| Department / Unit | Dept. of Languages |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Culture |
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- PhD (Ind)
- M.Phil. (Peradeniya)
- B.A. (Hons.) (Peradeniya)
- CTHE (Colombo)
- Academic Sub Warden at Boys Hostel, 2012, SEUSL
- Student Counselor at SEUSL 2011, 2012, 2013
- Senior Student Counselor since 01.01.2011 to 31.12.2011
- Director/Centre for Extension Studies since 01.08.2011 up to 31.12.2012
- Academic Warden since 01.01.2013 to 31.12.2014
- Student Counselor since 01.01.2013 to 31.12.2014
- Coordinator, Postgraduate Unit/FAC/SEUSL, since 27.08.2013 to 18.05.2015
- Coordinator/M.Phil., Postgraduate Unit/FAC/SEUSL, since May2015 to date
- Subject Coordinator in Tamil since 02.05.2014 to date
- Linguistics and Translation
- Modernaization of Languages
- Social Harmony and Development
Chief Editor
- Chief Editor for 'KALAM' Volume- VI, (June-2013), Research Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. ISSN: 1391 - 6815
- Chief Editor for 'KALAM'Volume- VII, (December-2013), Research Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. ISSN: 1391 - 6815
- Co-Editor for 'PRAVAHAM' Volume- I, (June-December 2016), Research Journal of Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. ISSN: 2550 – 2573
- Aruvadaik Kaalamum Kanavum’ (Own Collection of Poems) Akkaraipatru: Peruweli Pathippaham, 2007.
- The Pioneers of Sri Lankan Modern Tamil Poetry: Mahakavi and Neelavanan’, Trincomalee: Neha Publishers, 2011. ISBN:978-955-53402-0-5
- Introduction to Tamil Language and Practical Grammar' by CEDPL, SEUSL, 2017. ISBN: 978-955-627-112-6
- An Introductory Hand Book for Tamil Language', Trincomalee: Neha Publishers, 2017. ISBN: 978-955-53402-1-2
- ‘Pioneer of the East Lankan Short Stories – Pitthan K.M.M. Sha’ Organized by: Dept. of languages, SEUSL. 07th, 8th and 9th of April 2001.
- ‘History of Translation and the Contribution of Sri Lankan Tamil Scholars’ Organized by: Agasthiyalinganar Memorial Conference, Central Institute of Classical Tamil - Madras and Tamil University - Thanjavur, India. 25th, 26th and 27th of March 2010.
- ‘Settlement of Tamils in Sri Lanka: A Historical View’ for the National Seminar on ‘Ethnic widespread, Settlement and Architecture of Ancient Tamils’ organized by the Department of Architecture, Tamil University, Tanjore, India. 30th March, 2010.
- International Conference paper on ‘Sinhala Literary Translations in Tamil and the Problems: An attempt for a Basic Identification’ for the ‘World Classical Tamil Conference’, Tamil Nadu, India, Organized by: Government of Tamil Nadu. 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th June, 2010.
- ‘Sri Lankan Short Stories and Culture’ Seminar Organized by: Eastern Provincial Council, Sri Lanka. 23rd and 24th of October 2010.
- ‘Translation Practices and Nation Development (A Critical Study Based on Sri Lanka)’ in the 1st International Symposium on ‘Post – War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management – 2011 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 19th – 21st April 2011.
- ‘Post War Development and the Contribution of Language: A view on Sri Lankan Environment’ in the 1st International Symposium on ‘Post – War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management – 2011 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 19th – 21st April 2011.
- ‘Peace and Social Harmony for the Regional Development: The Possibility through the Trilingual Studies in Sri Lanka’ in the National Conference on ‘Regional Development– 2011’ organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 10th & 11th December 2011.
- ‘Attempts for the Creation of Technical Terms Centre Around Translation: A view Based on the field of Information Technology’ in the National Conference on ‘Regional Development– 2011’ organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 10th & 11th December 2011.
- ‘Challenges faced in Finding Equivalences: A discussion trough the Experiences of Sinhala – Tamil Translation’ 2nd International Symposium– 2012 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 25th, 26th and 27th May 2012.
- ‘Identify the contribution and Necessity of Translation Practice for Construct the Social Harmony in Sri Lanka’ 3nd International Symposium– 2013 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 6th and 7th July 2013.
- ‘Thenkilakkilangai Muslimkalum Kalikambatamum’ in the 8th International Islamic conference held on 14th, 15th & 16th February, 2014 in Kumbakonam, India organized by Islamic Literary Association, Chennai, India.
- ‘The Necessity of Cultural Translation in Sri Lankan Environment: A Discourse based on ‘Halal’ in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice– 2015’ organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 22nd December 2015.
- 'Folklore in Multi ethnic and Multi-Cultural Environment' in the 3rd National Conference on 'Folklore: New Perspective' organized by the Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, held on 7th October 2016.
- 'Compilation Efforts of Sri Lankan Modern Tamil Epics' in the Annual Research Conference on ' Compilation Efforts of Sri Lankan Tamil Literary Works' organized by the Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 29th December 2016.
- ‘Problems in Teaching Tamil as a Second Language to Sinhala Speaking Students: A Research Based on SEUSL Sinhala Speaking Students’ in the International Conference on ‘Research and Development for a Global Knowledge Society' at the SEUARS-2016 organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 17th January 2017.
- ‘Tamil Technical Term Formation in the Field of Information Technology: Necessity and adequacy’ at the 6th International Symposium on ‘New Horizens towards Human Development' at the SEUARS-2017 organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 26th June, 2018.
- 'Challenges face by Development of Tourism of Trincomalee Town: A Research Based on Language and Cultural Causes’ at the 8th International Conference on “Innovative Multidisciplinary research for Green Development” organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 17th & 18th December 2018
- Member of Review Panel- State Literary Awards, Department of Cultural Affairs
Participated
- Four days workshop on ‘Strategic Planning’ – Academic session – 2001Contacted by: SEUSL. 18th - 21st January – 2001.
- Two days Workshop on ‘Contemporary Social Issues in Sri Lanka’ conducted by: Faculty of Arts & Culture, SEUSL. 15th and 16th September, 2003.
- Two days workshop on ‘Initial Proposal Writing of IRQUE Project’ Conducted by: PPDU, Ministry of Education at Hotel Topaz, Kandy. 28th and 29th Oct. 2004.
- Two days Training workshop on ‘Comprehensive Proposal Writing of IRQUE Project’ conducted by: PPDU, Ministry of Education at Hotel Hilltop, Kandy, 27th and 28th of April 2005.
- Two days Training workshop on ‘Familiarization with Customized Bidding Documents’ Conducted by PPDU, Ministry of Education at Hotel Hilltop, Kandy. 24th and 25th June 2005.
- Seven days Training workshop on ‘Curricula Revision in Tamil’ Conducted by University of Madras, India. 18th -24th April 2007. Under The IRQUE Project.
- Contributed to the success of the symposium on ‘Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims’ held on 24th, 25th & 26th October, 2009 at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, organized by Department of Languages.
- Participated at the training Program on “Teaching History Effectively in Schools” held on 29th and 30th April, 2013.
- Coordinator, South Eastern University Arts Research Session – 2015
- Coordinator, Annual Research conference, Department of Languages, FAC, SEUSL- 2016
- Served as a Chairperson in the National Conference- 2011on ‘Regional Development’ organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 10th & 11th December 2011.
- Served as a Chairperson in the 2nd International Symposium- 2012 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 25th, 26th & 27th May 2012.
- Served as a Chairperson in the 3rd International Symposium- 2013 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 6th & 7th July 2013
- Served as a Chairperson in the 4th International Symposium- 2014 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 2nd & 3rd August 2014.
- Served as a Chairperson in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice– 2015’ organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 22nd December 2015.
- Served as a Chairperson to the technical session of Undergraduate Research Conference 2016, under the IDAS Project, Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 29th February 2016.
- Served as a Chairperson in the 6th International Symposium on ‘Multidisciplinary Research for sustainable Development in the Information Era– 2016’ organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 20nd & 21st of December 2016.
- Served as a Chairperson in the 5th International Symposium on ‘Research and Development for a Global Knowledge Society’ organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 17th of January 2017.
- Served as a Chairperson at the 6th International Symposium on ‘New Horizons towards Human Development' SEUARS-2017 organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 26th June, 2018.
- Served as a Chairperson in the 8th International Symposium - 2018 on “Innovative Multidisciplinary Research for Green Development” organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 17th & 18th December 2018.
- Served as a Chairperson – Technical Session at the South Eastern University Arts Research Session - 2018 on “Surviving and thriving through Humanities” organized by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, held on 10th January, 2019.
- Served as a Reviewer in the International Symposium- 2011 on “Post –War Economic Development” organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 19th 20th & 21st April 2011.
- Served as a Reviewer in the International Symposium- 2015 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 7th & 08th December 2015.
- Served as a Reviewer in the International Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research and Practice– 2015’ organized by the Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 22nd December 2015.
- Served as a Reviewer in the 6th International Conference on ‘Multidisciplinary Research for sustainable Development in the Information Era– 2016’ organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 20nd & 21st of December 2016.
- Served as a Reviewer in the 5th International Conference on ‘’ organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 17th of January 2017.
- Served as a Member – Review, Proceeding and Editing Committee in the International Symposium- 2011 on “Post –War Economic Development organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 19th 20th & 21st April 2011.
- Served as Team Leader of the Sub-Committee-Food in the National Conference- 2011on ‘Regional Development’ organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 10th & 11th December 2011.
- Served as a Committee member in the 2nd International Symposium- 2012 organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka held on 25th, 26th & 27th May 2012.
- Served as Project Coordinator for External Degree Program/ University Development Grant under the HETC Project, since 01.01.2013 to 31.12.2013
- Served as Coordinator, Post Graduate Unit, Faculty of Arts & Culture, SEUSL 2013
- Served as Coordinator, South Eastern University Arts Research Session – 2015
- Served as Coordinator, Annual Research conference, Department of Languages, FAC, SEUSL- 2016