Dr.S.Srikanthan
B.A. (Jaffna), M.A. (Jaffna), Ph.D.(Puducherry)
Head/Senior Lecturer Gr I
Email:ssrikanthan@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Education
Scholarship
Academic/Professional Positions
Published Research Articles
Workshop and Seminar - Resource Person
Education
- PhD in Anthropology, Puducherry Affiliated Tamil University, Thanjavoor
- M.A. in Population Development Studies, University of Jaffna.
- BA (Hons) in Anthropology, University of Jaffna.
Scholarship
- Common Wealth Scholarship from Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for completing the Ph.D. in Anthropology from 2011 to 2014
Academic/Professional Positions
- Member of Board of Faculty of Arts from 2008 to 2010 and from 2015
- Member of Jaffna Science Association from 2009.
- Member of Bord of Study on Language and Culture Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna
- Member of Editorial Bord, Citanai Journal, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- Editor in Chief, Citanai Journal Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- Member of Research Team in the AHEAD Project on Water Security for Northern Province Through Participatory Action Research (WASPAR) From 2019 to 2023
- Students Counsellor, University of Jaffna 2010/2011, 2015/2017 & 2018/2019
- Senior Treasurer in Sociological Society, Department of Sociology 2010.
- Treasurer in Jaffna Science Association 2010
- Course Coordinate Community Development Management Conducted by Human Resource Advancement Unit University of Jaffna 2010.
- Track in-charge for Social Science in the Editorial committee of JUICE 2016.
- Academic Career Guidance Advisor for Faculty of Arts 2017/2018, 2018/2019, 2019/2020
- Course Coordinate M.A. in Cultural Studies, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna 2018/2019.
- Course Coordinate Master of Cultural Studies (MCST), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna 2022/2023
- Academic Counsellor (Member of the Committee on Academic Counselling for Anthropology) of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for the academic year 2017/2018 (present date – 2019/2020)
- Chairperson of Career Guidance Committee, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2019/2020
- Coordinator for the Course unit ‘Basic Science’ of Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for the academic year 2017/2018, 2018/2019 (RAFA) and 2018/2019, 2019/2020 (Law) (present date – 2019/2020)
- Published Orations and Presidential Addresses at National, Academic and Professional bodies
Delivered Special Lectures on “Cultural Development and Heritage” for Memorial Day Celebration at Colombo Tamil Sangam 16.04.2016
Published Research Articles
Publication of Books/Monograph
- Traditional knowledge of Nythal Society (in Tamil). Chennai: New Century Book House Pvt. Ltd. ISBN: 978-81-2342-995-3. 2015
Publication of chapter in a book
- Ammi in Tamil Culture: Ethnography Study on Material Culture (in Tamil). In Material Culture and Oral History. pp 247-255. E. Kamarasu, S. Ilaiyarajah & N. Malathi (eds.). Thanjavoor: Department of Folklore, Tamil University, Thanjavoor.
- Societal Progress in Thirukkural (in Tamil). In Tirukkural Ayvuk Katturaikal (Tirukkural Research Papers): 52-72 A. Sanmugadas and S. Mononmani (Compilers). Northern Province: Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs. (ISBN: 978-624-5911-12-7) 2021.
- Nirai Nali: Ethnography of Material Culture (in Tamil). In Pothini” Studies on Tamil Folklore: 419-434. Bhakthavatsala Bharathi & Muththaiya (Compilers), Chennia: Kavya. (ISBN: 978-93-86576-32-3) 2017
- Society in Future Perspective of Navalar (in Tamil). In. Manonmani Sanmugadas (Compiler), Navalar Tolai Nokku (A Collection of Research Articles) pp 78-108 (ISSN No: 978-955-98925-9-5). Jaffna: Jaffna Tamil Cankam. 2016.
- Pearl Diving in Tamil Culture: From Thooththukkudi to Manthai (in Tamil). Globalization and Localization in the arts, literature and cultural platform of Conference Proceeding Northern Province 2016 .
- Traditional knowledge of Nythal Society (in Tamil). In O. Muthaia (ed.). Thamizharin Arivu Marabu (Knowledge Tradition of Tamil). pp: 20-36. Chennai: Kaaviya (ISBN No: 978-93-83632-72-5). 2015.
- Karaiyar: An Etymological Analysis. in Panikkar (et al). Eds. V.I. Subramoniam Commemoration Volume II : 119-127 Thiruvananthapuram: International School of Dravidian Linguistics. 2015.
- Pattini Cult in Buddhists Tradition: Research work of Gananath Obeyesekere (in Tamil). In Cilappathikaram: Kavithaiyiyal-Panpaattiyal-Mozhiyiyal-Araciyal, Editor Silambu, N. Seilvaraj, Puducherry: Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture (ISBN No: 978-81-85452-23-4). 2013
Publication of paper in referred Journal
- The Relationship of Muraimanam in Cultural Sustainability: Ethnographic Analysis (in Tamil). Cintanai 19 (1): 34-52 . Jaffna: Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. (ISSN 2478-1061) 2023.
- Social Experience by Quarantine: Narrative Analysis of A mother infected with COVID-19 (in Tamil). Prathimana Journal 14 (02): 055-067 2021.
- Food in Tamil Culture: An Ethnographical Perspective (in Tamil). Sellaiya Krishnarajah (ed.). Cintanai 26, 2: 54-77. Jaffna: Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. (ISSN 2478-1061) 2017.
- Cultural Ecology of Fishers of Sangam Period. (in Tamil). Journal of Tamil Studies 86: 32-39. Chennai: International Institute of Tamil Studies (ISSN No: 0022-4855) (2014)
- Initiation of New House: Ritual Anthropological Discussion (in Tamil). Samoogavignanam, 10(38): 27-34. 2014.
- The Foundations of Cultural Studies (in Tamil). Journal of Modern Thamizh Research, 2, 1: 277-282 (ISSN No: 2321-984X). 2014
- Impact of Climate Change on the Fishermen’s Livelihood Development: a case study of village in Coromandel Coast. IOSR Journals of Humanities and Social Science, 12 (6) : 49-54 (ISSN No: 2279-0837). 2013.
- Ethnohistory Through Intracultural Perspectives: A Study of Embedded History of Karaiyar of Jaffna Peninsula (Sri Lanka) and Coromandel Coast (India). Man in India: An International Journal of Anthropology, 93(2-3): 271-288. 2013.
- Ritual Medicine in Jaffna Tamil Society (in Tamil). Journal of Classical Thamizh 1 (2): 146-155 (ISSN No: 2321-0737). 2013.
- Household Structure and Changes of Jaffna in Post-War Scenario: An Anthropological Study of a Fishing Community of Katcovalam. The Eastern Anthropologist 66 (4): 463-83 (ISSN No: 0012-8686). 2013.
- Language and Culture: An Anthropological Study based on Dravidian Kinship Terminologies (in Tamil). Journal of Tamil Studies 83: 31-40. Chennai: International Institute of Tamil Studies (2013).
- Occupation Knowledge of Nythal Society (in Tamil). Samoogavignanam, 10(37): 40-45. 2013
Full Paper in Conference Proceedings
- Stakeholders’ Perspective on Water Education Among School Students: A Case Study of Nallur Divisional Secretariat, Proceedings of SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities, (3-4) December 2021, Colombo, 248-255 (Joint with S.Jeevasuthan).
- Cultural adaptation for fostering elders: field study based on Sanithy Temple (in Tamil). R.Kajananthan & others, 5th International Conference Proceedings on Contemporary Management: 911-920 (ISSN No: 2448-9883), Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna 2019.
- Gender and Sexuality in Thirukkural: Social Anthropological aspect (in Tamil). Editors A.Jeshin France and others Ulakapothumarai Valluvam: World Thirukkural Conference Proceedings: 270-277. (ISBN 978-81-909877-5-2), Thanjavoor: Tamil Thai Foundation. 2019.
- SaivaSiddham in Tamil Tradition: Anthropological Perspective (in Tamil). Conference Proceedings, Second International Saiva Conference: 123-136 (ISSN No: 2478-0634). Sri Lanka: Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. 2017.
- Ethnographical Aspects in Periyapuranam (in Tamil). Conference Proceedings, First International Saiva Conference: 552-564 (ISSN No: 2478-0634). Sri Lanka: Department of Hindu Civilization, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. 2016.
- Kanji-Kool: Ethnographical study on Dimensions of Foods in Tamil Culture (in Tamil). Full paper proceeding, 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Management: 202-207 (ISSN No: 2448-9883). Jaffna: Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna. 2015.
- Religion in People’s Life: A Brief Introduction (in Tamil). V. Muththu (Chief ed.) Tamil Literature in the Multi-Disciplinary Perspective, Pavalam: 104-108 (ISBN No: 978-81-923186-1-5) (International Conference organized by Department of Tamil, King Nandhivarman Collage of Arts and Science, April 2014). Tamil Nadu: King Nandhivarman Collage of Arts and Science. 2014
- Cultural Meanings of Illness (in Tamil). K. Tamizhvelu and Senkudduvan (eds.) The Collections of ‘R’ Research Conference, Thangam: 294-298 (ISBN No: 978-81-922802-6-4) (International Conference organized by ‘R’ All Indian Research Association, 21, 22 December 2013). Karoor: Valluvar College of Science and Management. 2013.
- Cultural Geography of Fishing Communities in Cankam Period (in Tamil). B. Velammal, et al. (eds.) Multi Dimensions in Tamil Literatures pp. 605-608 (ISBN No: 978-93-81006-56-6) (International Conference organized by Tamizh Sakthi Research Association, 19 May 2013). Tamilnadu: Sriram Nallamony Yathava Education Institution and Semoothai Pathipakam, 2013.
- Fishing Communities in Jaffna: An Ethnographical Perspective). R. Mohan et al. (eds.) Collection of Research 4: 2249-2254 (ISBN No: 978-93-81-724-15-6) (44th International Conference of All India University Tamil Teacher’s Association Organized by Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology at Amaravathypudur, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, 18, 19 May 2013). Madurai: All India University Tamil Teacher’s Association. 2013.
- Literature and Ethno-history (in Tamil). K. Manivasagam et al. (eds.) Literature and Other Disciplines 1: 548-556. (ISBN No: 978-81-909097-2-3) (International Seminar on Literature and Other Disciplines Organized by Tamil Research Scholars Association, School of Tamil Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, 22nd January 2013). Madurai: Tamil Research Scholars Association. 2013.
- Occupational Beliefs of Fishermen in Katcovalam; Ethnographical Study (in Tamil). K. Tamizhvelu and A. Selvarasu (eds.) The Collections of ‘R’ Research Conference, Tamil Aaru: 203-209 (ISBN No: 978-81-922802-3-3) (International Conference organized by ‘R’ All Indian Research Association, 21, 22 December 2012). Koyamputtor: Karpagam University. 2012.
- Cultural Research: An Introduction (in Tamil). A. Jeyaseeli (Coordinator) National Integrity in Translated Literatures pp 337-342. (ISBN No: 978-93-81992-54-8) (International Conference Organized by Tamil Department, Auxilium College 30 November 2012) Velur: Auxilium College. 2012.
- Thoughts on Poverty in Thirukkural (in Tamil). M.S. Arivudainambi and K. Ravi (eds.), Vanpugazh 1: 254-61 (ISBN No: 978-81-9091660-8) (International Conference Organized by Subramania Bharathiyar School of Tamil, Pondicherry University). Puducherry: Pondicherry University. 2011.
Presented with evidence
- A research paper was presented on titled of Murai Manam : Ethnographical study on Kinship network. in the Faculty Forum of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2018.
Extended Abstract In International/National Conference Proceedings
- Ethnography of Karaiyar. 12th Annual Research Conference p. 156-159. Organized by The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka. 2019.
Abstract Paper in International / National Conference Proceedings
- Cult of Shirady Saibaba in Cultural Domain of Jaffna: Cultural Inquiry of Religion and Worship. SEUARS 2020 11th International Research Symposium on Managing Contemporary Issues Sustainable Future through Multidisciplinary Research , p.66 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2021 (Joint with Dr. S. Jeevasuthan).
- Social Issues and Social Behaviour in (in Tamil) URSA 2021: 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts 2022 on Restoring Normalcy and Building Resilinence amidst a Pandemic . p. 41 Organized by Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2022. (Joint with Dilaksala)
- Livelihood of Veddas in Muruththanai: Case Study on Contemporary Changes (in Tamil) URSA 2021: 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts 2021 on Humanities and Social Science for Equality, Justice and Development. p. 90 Organized by Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2022. (Joint with Dilaksala)
- Water Scarcity: A Case Study of Poompuhar Village, Ariyalai East, Jaffna District. URSA 2021: 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts 2021 on Humanities and Social Science for Equality, Justice and Development. p. 96Organized by Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2022. (Joint with R. Raam)
- Role of Women in Fishing Community: A Case Study based on Nakarkovil J/423 G.S. Division (in Tamil) URSA 2021: 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts 2021 on Humanities and Social Science for Equality, Justice and Development. p. 97 Organized by Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna 2022. (Joint with Kirusanthi)
- Return From Quarantine Center: Narrative Analysis of A Mother. SEUARS 2021 10th International Research Symposium on Global Dimension of Social Science and Humanities through Research and Innovation, p.58 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2022
- Covid 19 and Alternative Medicine: A Study based on Siddha Medicine SEUARS 2021 10th International Research Symposium on Global Dimension of Social Science and Humanities through Research and Innovation, p.78 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2022 (Joint with Dr. S. Kayalini).
- Studies on Primitive Societies in Sri Lanka: A Review Based on the Post-Colonial Context. SEUARS 2021 10th International Research Symposium on Global Dimension of Social Science and Humanities through Research and Innovation, p.95 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2022 (Joint with Mrs. Paheerathy Moses).
- Ritual and Health: Ethnigraphic Study based on Life Cycle Rituals of Tamils p 54. 3rd International Research Conference on Siddha Medicine (IRCSM) Organized by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna 2022
- Participatory Approach for Water Security: Methodological Inquest Based on Stakeholders’ Perspective Nallur DS Division 4th International Symposium on Agriculture on Technological Adaptation in Agriculture to combat unpredicted Calamities. p. 9. Organized by Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 2021.
- Multi-stakeholders’ Perspective on Water Security in Nallur D.S. Division: A Study through Participatory Action Research. SEUARS 2020 9th International Research Symposium on Global Dimension of Social Science and Humanities through Research and Innovation, p.109 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2021 (Joint with Dr. S. Jeevasuthan).
- Culture – Astrology Interface in Jaffna, SEUARS 2015 4th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research Practice, p.71 Organized by Faculty of Arts, South Eastern University 2015.
- Formation of Caste System in Coastal Zone: An Ethnographical Study. 12th Annual Research Session on Globalization of Knowledge through Innovation: Issues and Prospects. p. 16. Organized by Faculty of Arts, Eastern University 2015.
- Socio-Economic Problems Faced by Women Headed Family in Resettled People of Karainagar, International Symposium on Post-War Economic Development through Science, Technology and Management, p. 105. Organized by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka 2011.
- Matrilineage Tradition in Jaffna Tamil Culture: An Anthropological Research based on Cultural Practice related to Conception ritual (in Tamil), 9th Annual Research Session on Towards Post War Development, p. 61. Organized by Eastern University of Sri Lanka 17 – 18 December 2010
- Ritual Medicine among the Jaffna Tamil Society – Anthropological Study (in Tamil), World Classical Tamil Conference Kovai 2010, p. 352-353. Organized by Tamil Nadu Government 2010.
- Holy Hajj and Ayappan Pilgrimage – An Anthropological Study (in Tamil), International Symposium on Language, Culture and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims p.137. Organized by South Eastern University Sri Lanka 2009.
Impact of Socio-Economic factors in achievement of grade five scholarship exam based on kantharmadm village from 2002 to 2007, 16th annual sessions , Organized by Jaffna Science Association, 2009 (Joint Paper).
Publication of paper in referred Online Journal
- The role of Non Governmental Organization in the Livelihood Development of the Re-settled People in Karainagar after 2009 (Joint). http://www.iiirr.ucalgary.ca/files/iiirr/174.pdf 2011
- Livelihood Development and Villege Dwellers in Jaffna – A Case Study. Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research Vol. 1: 6:82-89. ISSN: 2778-4853. http://www.tarj.in/images/download/ajmr/AJMR%20NOVEMBER%202012%20COMPLETE%20-%20PDF/11.9%20Shanmugarajah%20Srikanthan.pdf 2011
Workshop and Seminar - Resource Person
- Psycho – Social Training Program (6 Month) Conducted by Santhiham 2008.
- Psycho – Social Training Program (6 Month) Conducted by Santhiham 2009.
- Strategies of learning and managing heritage properties arranged by Jaffna Secretariat and Department of Sociology and Department of Fine Arts on 11th and 12th of December 2009.
- Orientation Program 2009 conducted by Unit of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna on September 2009
- Community Development Management Program Conducted by Resource Advancement Unit, University of Jaffna Sri Lanka 2010.
- Ten Days Seminar on Cilappathikaram: Poem-Culture-Linguistic-Politic, organized by Puducherry Institute of Linguistics and Culture, Puducherry jointly with Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, 2013
- Research methodology for school principals at Mannar and Kilinochchi Education Zones organized by Jaffna Science Association on 21st and 22nd of December 2016.