Mr.N.Baskaran
B.A. (Jaffna), M.A. (SAU, New Delhi),M.Phil. (SAU, New Delhi)
Senior Lecturer Gr II
Email: nbas@univ.jfn.ac.lk
Education
Awards
Teaching Areas
Research and Publications
Membership
Education
Education
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MPhil in Sociology, Department of Sociology, South Asian University New Delhi, 2021
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MA in Sociology, Department of Sociology, South Asian University, New Delhi
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BA (Hons) in Sociology (First Class), Department of Sociology, University of Jaffna.
Awards
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SAARC Scholarship award 2018 to obtain the MPhil degree at South Asian University, New Delhi, India.
SAARC Scholarship award (2014-2016) to obtain a MA degree at the South Asian University, New Delhi, India.
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University Prize for Best Performance in Sociology at 4th Year Examination in Arts- 2011, University of Jaffna.
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University Prize for Best Performance in Sociology at 3rd Year Examination in Arts- 2010, University of Jaffna.
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University Prize for Best Performance in Sociology at 2nd Year Examination in Arts- 2009, University of Jaffna.
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University Prize for Best Performance in Sociology, 1st Year Examination in Arts- 2008, University of Jaffna.
Teaching Areas
Conducted lectures of the following sociology course units:
Postgraduate Degree Programms
- Visiting Lecturer on ‘Research Methodology Professional Ethics and Research Methodology’ for Centre for the Study of Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo (October 2017 – April 2018).
- Visiting lecturer on Diploma in Youth Development (Young People and Society, Working with Young People and Their Communities) for Department of Social studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka (July 2016 -June 2018).
Undergraduate Degree Programms
Department of Social Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka (July 2016 – June 2018)
- Foundation of Sociology, Economy and Society, Ethnicity in Everyday Life, Understanding Society and Culture.
University of Colombo (May 2017- June 2018)
- Fundamentals of Sociology, Concepts and Approaches in Social Psychology, Sociology of Gender, Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology, Introduction to Social Work and Volunteerism, Political Sociology, Applied Social Research, Basic Methods in Counseling, Gender and Development, Research Methodology, Sociology of Religion.
University of Jaffna ( 2020 onwards)
- Academic Literacy, Foundations of Sociological Theories, Advanced Sociological Theories, Community Development, Rural Sociology, Urban Sociology, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Development, Sociology of South Asia, Environmental Sociology, Critical Studies in Media, intercultural Communication, Symbols in Arts and Religion.
Research and Publications
Research Interests
- War and Social conflict
- Sociology of Disability
- Youth and Women Empowerment
- Migration and Urban-Rural Communities
- Social Resilience
- Environment and society
Research Activities
- Field Researcher in the Project Conducted by the SOS Children Village Jaffna for Feasibility Study for “Family Strengthening Program”(FSP) in 2014.
- Field Researcher in a project on Gender Analysis by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) around Kokkilai lagoon in the four villages (namely Kokilai West, Poliamunai in Mullaithevu District and Thennaimaravady and Pulmodai in Trincomalai District) in Sri Lanka, 2017.
International and National Conferences (Papers Presentations)
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “Awareness among Rural Adolescents about Preparation to Parenthood” in the 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) on “Driving Productivity through Knowledge & Innovation” held on June, 2015, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “Dynamics of Post- War Social Identity Constructions of Northern Sri Lankan Ex-LTTE Combatants with Disabilities” in the 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management on “Critical Solutions for Contemporary Issues”, held on July, 2016, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “War Literature and Comparative Politics” in the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (IPURSE) held on November, 2016, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “People with Disabilities and their Representation in Public Spaces: A Case Study of Post- War Jaffna” in the 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches (iCMA), held on October, 2016, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “The Impact of Male Migration on Rural Families: A Case Study of Rural in Jaffna” in the 6th international Symposium (IntSym) on “Multidisciplinary Research For Sustainable Development in the Information Era ”, held on December, 2016, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “Social and Economic Disparities: A Case Study of Post- War Period of Jaffna District in Sri Lanka” in the Peradeniya Economics Research Symposium (PERS) held on November, 2016, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “The Impact of Diabetes on Worker Performance in the Public Sector: A Case Study of Selected Area in Jaffna City”in the 5th international Conference of the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLERC) on “A Paradigm Shift of Thoughts and Policies, The Need of the Hour For Developing Economies”, which held on December, 2016, university of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “Making and Unmaking the Meaning of Widowhood- A Case Study on Elderly Widows in Post-War Jaffna” in the 17th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) on “Dynamic Collaborations: Creativity, Innovation and Stability” , held on December, 2016, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “Learning Obstacles of the Adolescents Who Lost their Parents by the War in Jaffna District” in the International Research Symposium of UvaWellassa University (IRSUWU) on “Global Trends towards Technopreneurial Development”, held on December, 2016, Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “A Brief Study of African Political System: A Case of State Societies”in the 5th international Conference (SEUARS) on “Research and Development for a Global Knowledge Society” which held on January, 2017, at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “Issues of Women`s Empowerment and Higher Education in Family Space: A Case Study of Post- War Jaffna” in the 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICUSL)on “Flourishing Knowledge beyond Contemporary Paradigms”, which held on January, 2017, at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
- Presented a paper on the topic of “Diaspora Husbands and Awaiting Wives: A Case Study of Post War Rural in Jaffna”in the 3rd Buddhist National Conference on “Buddhism: Utility and Validity for Modern Lifestyle”, which held on 1st November, 2017, the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura.
- Presented a research paper the topic of “Exporting Brides and its Impact on their Marriage Life – A Case Study of Post-War Rural Jaffna” in the National Conference on Social Work for Poverty Reduction & Sustainable Development (NCSW) which held on December, 2017, at National Institute of Social Development.
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “Female Migration and its Practice among the Muslim Community: With Special Reference to the Trincomalee District”, in the International Postgraduate Research Conference, which held on December, 2017, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Accepted a paper on the topic of “Consequential Experience of Beneficiaries of Recently Relocated Village- A case study of Valikamam, Jaffna” (SH304- A) in the 7th International Conference on Social Science and Humanity, which was held in March 26-28, 2018 in hotel Clio Court Hakata Fukuoka, Japan.
- Presented a seminar paper on “Dynamics of Land Tenure Systems among Tamils in Northern Sri Lanka: Changes and Continuities”, Department of Sociology, South Asian University, New Delhi, India, 2018.
- Accepted a paper on “Sacred Laughter: Experiential trope of Post-War Sri Lanka”,in the South Asian Fraternity annual conference themed on Tolerance in Religions, Languages, and Culture, which held in Kerala on 18th to 20th August 2019.
- Presented a research paper on the topic of “Folk Tradition of Tamils with special Reference to the Vellupaatu”, in the 2ndInternational Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage: ‘Enriching Global citizens through Traditional Insights’ (ICICH 2020) which held on 19th December, 2020 at Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
- Presented a research Paper on the topic of “Knowing Risk Factors for Youth Suicide Attempt: Research based on Colombo South Teaching Hospital” in the 7th International Symposium, at Faculty of Islamic studies and Arabic Languages which held on 22nd December, 2020, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka(Co-authored).
- Presented a research Paper on ‘Socio-Economic Challenges faced by the Newly Resettled Families (NRFs): A Case Study of a Post-war Village in Jaffna for the 5th International Research Conference organized by Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU 2021) in July 2021.
- Presented a research Paper on ‘Study on the Stress and the Copying Strategies among the First-Year Students of the University of Jaffna for the 5th International Research Conference organized by Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU 2021) in July 2021.
- Presented a research paper on ‘Divorce as a Family Affair among Newly Married Couples in Jaffna Society – A Content Analysis’ for the 6th International Research Conference organized by Uva Wellassa University (IRCUWU 2022) 28th– 29nd July 2022.
- Presented a research paper on ‘ The situation of young people in Textile Shops: A Case study of Jaffna Town, Sri Lanka for the European Conference on Education (ECE2023), July 13-17, 2023 held at SOAS & University Colloage London, UK.
Memorial Talk and Guidance
- Delivered the memorial talk on ‘Involvement of Parents in the Educational Achievements of Students in Rural Schools’ for the annual prize day held at J/ Alaveddy Arunasalam Vidyalayam, 29th July, 2022.
- Conducted the guidance lecture entitled “People participation in Rural Development for our students” organized by the Career Guidance Unit, University of Jaffna, in March 2021.
Membership
- Member of the International Academic Forum (IAFQR) Since April 28, 2023 (Membership Number: 24898).
- Managing Editor of the Editorial Board of the Sri Lankan Journal of South Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna with effect from 28.06.2023 for three years.
- A Joint Coordinator for the Level I Subject ‘ Public Speaking and Communication Skills’ (PCA 12012) in the academic year 2021/2022 of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna.
- Co-Secretary for conducting the 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2021.
- Member of the Sub-Committee on Strategic Management Plan for the Faculty of Arts , University of Jaffna for a period of three years from 18 March, 2022.
- Member of the Committee on Disability Access and Inclusion (CDAI) of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for a period of three years from 4th August 2022.
- Member to the Organizing Committee of the 1st Maanudam Research Conference (MRC -2022), Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna which was held on 29-30 July, 2022.
- Member of the editorial committee for the 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2021.
- Academic Career Guidance Advisor for the Faculty of Arts , University of Jaffna for a period of one year from 02nd July 2021.
- Member of Sri Lankan Sociologist Association in 2018.
- Member of the Organizing Committee at the Annual Research Conference on “The Role of Humanities and Social Sciences in Research for Development” held on 21-22 November, 2017, at Facility of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Country representative of the sports Committee, South Asian University, New Delhi, India, 2014.
- Country representative of the Hostel Committee, South Asian University, New Delhi, India, 2015.