Mr.R.Rajeshkannan
B.A (Jaffna), M.A (India), PGDE (Jaffna), M.Phil. (Jaffna)
Senior Lecturer Gr I
Email: shaathveegashruthy@gmail.com / rajeshkannan@univ.jfn.ac.lk
B.A (Jaffna), M.A (India), PGDE (Jaffna), M.Phil. (Jaffna)
- Best Book Award -2021 for Literary Criticism awarded by Department of Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
- Best Book Award-2016 of Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs- Northern, Province Northern to RagasiyamaiKollumIrul (in Tamil: இரகசிமாய்க் கொல்லும் இருள்) – A short story collection
- State Literary Award – 2016, RagasiyamaiKollumIrul (in Tamil: இரகசிமாய்க் கொல்லும் இருள்), A short story collection was recommended for Last round of the State Literary Award
- Best Book Award-2014 of Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs- Northern Province to Illakkiyathil Samookam: Parvaikalum Pathivukalum (Society in Literature: Views and Records) (in Tamil: இலக்கியத்தில் சமூகம் பார்வைகளும் பதிவுகளும்)
- State Literary Award -2010, Tholayum Poccishangal (in Tamil: தொலையும் பொக்கிசங்கள்) – A short story collection was recommended for last round of the State Literary Award
- Rajeshkannan, R.,(2015) Native Elites in Colonial Jaffna: A Socio-Historical Perspective on the Tradition and Transformation (in Tamil: காலனிய யாழ்ப்பாணத்தில் சுதேச உயர்குழாமினர்:மரபும் உருமாற்றமும் பற்றிய ஒரு வரலாற்றுச் சமூகவியல் பார்வை) in ‘CINTANAI’-Refereed Journal of the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, July 2015-Vol:15, pp.71-77, ISSN:2478-1061
- Lakshman Iresha., Rajeshkannan, R., Schubert Mark (2020). Continuing Education During Times of War: Experiences of Children in Northern Sri Lanka, European Scientific Journal, ESJ: December 2020 edition Vol.16, No.35, ISSN: 1857-7881 (Print) e – ISSN 1857-7431
- International Conferences
- Rajeshkannan,R.,(2017),Role of Muruga Worship the Integrity and Cohesion of a Diverse Society: A Sociological View on Muruga Worship in Sri Lanka(in Tamil: பன்மைச் சமூக ஒத்திசைவு மற்றும் ஒட்டுறவில் முருக வழிபாடு: இலங்கையில் முருகவழிபாடு பற்றிய ஒரு சமூகவியல் தரிசனம்;), in Proceeding of Hindu Tamil Cultural Association(Enfield), London,2017 pp.633-639, ISBN:978-0-9957014-0-3
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2016), Self Help Groups and Empowering Unemployed, Dependent Female Youth: A Case of Post-War Rural Community Development in Northern Sri Lanka, in the Conference on Self Help Groups and Their Role in Poverty Alleviation, Women’s Empowerment and Human Development Organized by Department of Sociology, University of Madras.
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2015), Sri Lankan Tamil Feminist Poetry: A Feminist Sociological Theoretical Review(in Tamil: ஈழத்துத் தமிழ்ப் பெண்ணியக் கவிதைகள்: ஒரு பெண்ணிய சமூகவியல் கோட்பாட்டு நோக்கு), 9th International Conference – Seminar on Tamil Studies, 29th-1st February 2015, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2011), A Comparative Study on the Ideology of the Poets Avvai, Bharathi and Murukaiyan with Special Reference to their different Tamil texts Aathisoodi (in Tamil: ஆத்திசூடி: ஒளவை -பாரதி -முருகையன்- ஒரு கருத்தியல் ரீதியான பகுப்பாய்வு), in the Proceedings of International Tamil Writers Conference-2011, pp.70-80, Organized by International Tamil Writers Union.
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2011), Element of People Participation in Thirukkural(in Tamil: திருக்குறள் புலப்படுத்தும் மக்கள் பங்கேற்றலின் கூறுகள்) in the Proceedings of International Conference Organized by Subramania Bharathiar School of Tamil Language and Literature, Pondicherry University, India,2011, pp.681-686, ISBN: 978-81-9091660-8
- National and Regional Conferences:
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2019), Importance of Historical Approaches in Studying Social Transformation: An Understanding through the research on Sri Lankan Society, Theme paper presented in ‘History and Community’ Program Organized by Department of History, University of Colombo at University of Jaffna,2019
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2018), Performing Arts in Jaffna Hindu Temples: Challenges for Great-traditionalization, Institutionalization and Existence (in Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணத்துக் கோயில்சார் ஆற்றுகைக் கலைகள்: கலைகளின் பெருமரபாக்கம், நிறுவனமயமாக்கம் மற்றும் நிலைத்திருத்தலுக்கான சவால்கள்), Research paper published in the Proceedings of Conference(held in 2018) on ‘Footprints of Jaffna Tamils’ Lifestyle and Culture-1′ (in Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணத் தமிழர் வாழ்வியல் பண்பாட்டுச் சுவடுகள்-01), 2019, Jaffna District Arts and Cultural Council, District Secretariat, Jaffna, pp.24-33, ISBN:978-624-5123-00-1
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2018), Social Entrepreneurship for Marginalized Youth: A Discourse on Disengagement of Youth in War-Affected Zones in Northern Sri Lanka, Abstract published in the proceedings of International Research Conference-2018 on ‘Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development’ organized by Sanasa Campus on 23 and 24 August 2018,, p.16
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2017), Disengaged Youth: A Critical Understanding on Civic Engagement of Youth in War-Affected Zones Abstract published in the Proceedings of Twenty Second Annual Conference & Seminar-2017 on ‘Personal Freedom, Cultural Practices, Global Governance and Peaceful Co-Existence’ held on 28 ,29 and 30th November 2017 Organized by Association of Third World Studies South Asian Chapter and Faculty of Arts-University of Jaffna, p.78
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2017), Role of Intangible Culture in Positive Youth Development, Abstract presented in the 13th International Conference on Challenges and Initiatives of the Tamil Language and Culture Jointly Organized by International Movement for Tamil Culture, Canada and University of Jaffna, 5th and 6th August,2017
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2017), Cognitive Anthropology and Folklore, Paper presented in the Research Forum Organized by Colombo Tamil Changam on Re-reading Tamil’s Folklore, January 2017
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2017), Social Justice for Children: A Literary Sociological Research on Sri Lankan Tamil Short Stories(in Tamil: சிறுவர்களுக்கான சமூகநீதி: ஈழத்துத் தமிழ்ச் சிறுகதைகளை மையமாகக் கொண்ட ஓர் இலக்கியச் சமூகவியல் ஆய்வு) , Published research paper in the Conference Proceeding (2016)of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Northern Province,2017 pp.116-123
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2015), Cultural Identity and Existentialism in Sri Lankan Tamil Short Stories, Paper presented in 50th Anniversary Arts and Literature Conference, Organized by Thirumarai Kala Mandram – Centre for Performing Art, held on 26,27,28 June 2015
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2011), Role of Cultural Personalities in the Socio-Cultural Mobility of Jaffna Society, (in Tamil: யாழ்ப்பாணத்துச் சமூக பண்பாட்டு அசைவியக்கத்தில் பண்பாட்டு ஆளுமைகளின் வகிபாகம்’) Research paper published in the Seminar on ‘Life Style of Jaffna’ -2011, Conducted by Department of History, University of Jaffna and Published in ‘Life Style of Jaffna-2012, pp.80- 88. ISBN: 978-955-0811-02
- Rajeshkannan.R.(2012), Role of Social Empowerment in Sustainable Development: A Sociological Study based on Selected Villages in Karaveddy Divisional Secretariat Division, Jaffna, Abstract published in the Proceedings of Jaffna University International Conference (JUICE-2012) held on 20-21 July 2012, p.243
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2011), Role of Social Empowerment in Sustainable Development, Theme seminar presentation in the Proceeding of Eighteenth Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association, 06-08 April 2011,Vol:18-No:02, pp.60-63
- Rajeshkannan, R.(2009), The Rise of Palm Development Society and Changes in Beneficiaries Communities, Presented research paper in the Conference Organized by Northern province Palm Development Co-operative Societies Union in Jaffna on 11.12.2009.
- Keynote Address:
- A.Thurairajah Memorial Lecture on Building Social Capital for Teachers in the School and Class rooms: Policy discussion on identifying qualitative scales for research (in Tamil: பாடசாலைகளிலும் வகுப்பறைகளிலும் ஆசிரியருக்கான சமூக மூலதனத்தைக் கட்டிவளர்த்தல்: ஆய்வுக்கான பண்புசார் அளவீடுகளைக் கண்டடைதல் தொடர்பான கொள்கைசார் கருத்தாடல்), Jaffna National College of Education, 2022.
- Memorial Lecture of Founder of J/Vigneshwara College on Education for Rural Transformation held in 2016
- Memorial Lecture of Former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alagaiah Thurairajah on Empowering Youth and Its Challenges: Post-War Trends and Strategies for Change, Organized by J/Uduppiddy America Mission College, on 06.2014
- Memorial Lecture of Founder of J/Chandilipai Hindu College on Enhancing Creativity of School Students: Challenge and Strategies, held on 10.2012
a. Resource Person
• Resource Person for delivering lecture on ‘Social and Ethnic Harmony’ in the orientation program of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, held on 01 to 05 May 2018
• Resource Person in the Qualitative workshop to plan for the Qualitative data collection for the study on ‘ Ragging and Sexual and Gender Based Violence’, Conducted by the UGC and UNISEF, 2018
• Resource Person for the ‘Workshop on Research Methodology’ for Preparing School Principals for conducting research for the Principal’s Conference, Organized by Zonal Education Office, Kilinochchi, 21 and 22 December 2016
• Resource Person for delivering lecture on ‘Importance of Social Harmony’ in the orientation program of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, held on 01 to 19th to 23rd January 2015
• Resource Person for the UNDP Workshop for Community Based Organization’s Catalysts of Mullaitiv and Kilinochchi districts initiated by Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Jaffna,2015
• Delivered a Lecture on ‘Improving well-being of Children and Family members’, conducted by Department of Probation and Child care service at District Secretariat, Kilinochchi on 5th December 2014
• Invited to deliver a talk on ‘Social Harmony’ to the new students to the Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna on 11th April 2014
• Resource Person for the UNDP Workshop for Community Based Organization’s Catalysts of Mullaitiv and Kilinochchi districts initiated by Faculty of Management and Commerce, University of Jaffna, July/August 2012
• Delivered Lectures on ‘Vision, Mission and Objectives of Rural Development Programme and Rural Development Project Planning’ conducted by the Department of Rural Developmnt, Northern Province on 10th to 12th July 2012
• Resource Person for the Six months Training Programme on Certificate Course in Psychosocial Work, Initiated by Association for Health and Counselling -Shanthiham, Jaffna, 2010
• Resource Person for the workshop on ‘Strategies of Learning, managing heritage properties’– Organized by Jaffna District Secretariat and Department of Fine arts and Sociology, University of Jaffna at District secretariat, 11 and 12 December 2009
• Resource Person for delivering a lecture on ‘Relationship between Education and Poverty Alleviation’ –Organized by the Y-grow limited, Uduvil, Jaffna, held on 30.12.2009
• Resource person for the training program for Psycho-social workers of Shanthiham- Association for Health and Counseling – Conducted lectures on ‘History, Concepts and Basic principles in Sociology and Social Mobilization’, 2009
• Resource person for the workshop on ‘Leadership for Psycho-Social workers’ –arranged by Samutthana organization- Centre for Trauma, Displacement and Mental Health, in Divisional secretary office, Tellipalai, held on 31.07.2009
• Resource person for orientation program on ‘Social Relation, Social Conflict and Conflict Resolution’-Conducted by Faculty of Siddha medicine, University of Jaffna, held on 20th September 2009
• Resource person for the seminar on ‘Child care and Protection, Foster parents, National amity and Peace’ –Conducted by the International Association of Lions
Club, District 306B1, Sri Lanka, 15th November 2009
- University of Jaffna:
- Member of the advisory committee, Tamilology Conference-2023, Department of Tamil, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Appointed as Panel Member for Presentation for the Evaluation of Research Proposals by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, during the year of 2017 and 2019
- Visiting Lecturer for Master of Arts in Cultural Studies – 2017/2018 (Batch-III) – 2nd Semester for the period of 27.04.2019 to 30.11.2019 to have the Lectures partly on ‘Understanding Multi-Culturalis
- Member of the Research Committee on ‘A Study on Ragging and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the Sri Lankan University System & Implementing/Proposing Interventions and mechanisms for combating ragging and Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the Sri Lankan University System, 2018
- Nominated as the Senior Treasurer of the Sociological Society for the year 2018
- Building Committee Member-Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for three years with effect from 02.2017
- Member of the Working Group(Cluster Writers-Teaching and Learning) for Preparing Programme Review, 2017
- Contribution to Curriculum Development and Planning at Department level Outcome Based Curriculum Revision in 2017
- Organizing Committee Member of 13th International Conference of IMTC-2017 at the University of Jaffna
- Appointed as a Member of the Curriculum Evaluation Committee of the Faculty of Arts – University of Jaffna for the year 2017
- Organizing Committee Member of Twenty Second Annual Conference and International Seminar Jointly Organized by Faculty of Arts-University of Jaffna and Association of Third World Studies South Asian Chapter (ATWS-SAC) held on November 2017
- Appointed as Student Counselor for the academic year from 02.2017 to 31.01.2018
- Contribution for Preparing University Calendar and Management Guide within the part of Social and Ethnic Harmony, 2016
- Member of Quality Assurance Committee of Faculty of Arts in 2015
- Nominate as a Faculty Representative for Alumni Office of Extra mural studies of University of Jaffna on 01.2015
- Appointed as a Member of Panel of Technical Evaluation Committee (TECs) for IDAS Project
- Civil works and Networking with effect from 02.01.2015 to the end of the project
- Appointed as Activity Coordinator of the Activity-3 -Strengthen Soft Skills of the Art Student (IDAS) programme under the Quality and Innovation Grant of the Higher Education for Twentieth Century (HETC) Project with effect from 05.2014 until the end of the Project
- Appointed as a Member of Panel of Technical Evaluation Committee (TECs) for IDAS Project
- Civil works and Networking with effect from 30.05.2014 to the end of the project
- Appointed as a Member of Panel of Technical Evaluation Committee (TECs) for IDAS Project Resource person for workshop on Soft Skills with effect from 30.05.2014 to the end of the project
- Resource Person to have lectures on the subject ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skill’ (ACSA 11010) For the Bachelor of Arts Year 1-Semester 1(2014)
- Resource Person to have lectures on the subject ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skill’ (ALSCA 11032) For the Bachelor of Law (Medium: English) Year 1-Semester 1(2014)
- Resource Person to have lectures on the subject ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skill’ (ALSCA 11032) For the Bachelor of Law (Medium: English) Year 1-Semester 1(2013/2014)
- Resource Person to have lectures on the subject ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skill’ (ACSA 11010) For the Bachelor of Arts Year 1-Semester 1(2013)
- Appointed as Student Counsellor for a period of two month from 07.2013.
- Appointed as a Deputy Coordinator- University Development Grant for Ethnic Cohesion Activities of Higher Education for Twentieth Century Project(HETC) from 01.07.2013 to 03.2015 – HETC is a project funded by the World Bank.
- Appointed as Visiting Lecturer for Conducting lectures on ‘Sociological aspects of Physical Education’, for the Diploma in Physical Education Course Conducted by the Sports Science Unit of University of Jaffna(09th Batch), for the period from 07.2010 to 11.02.2011.
- Organizing Committee Member(Logistic Committee) of Annual Research Conference(ARC- 2010) of University of Jaffna on ‘Knowledge for Reconciliation and Redevelopment’ held in 15th November
- Appointed as Visiting Lecturer for Conducting lectures on ‘Sociological aspects of Physical Education’, for the Diploma in Physical Education Course Conducted by the Sports Science Unit of University of Jaffna (10th Batch), for the period from 08.2009 to 19.03.2010.
- Appointed as Visiting Lecturer for Conducting lectures on ‘Social Harmony and Sri Lankan Studies with Special Reference to Media(Course Unit ADJ 2010)‘ for the students in Media Resource and Training Centre(MRTC), for the period from 03.2010 to 30.06.2010.
- Inter-Faculty Teaching for Allied Health Science Students for the Course Unit ‘Introduction to Sociology- NURSO-2244’ for the period of Six Months from 10 May
- Appointed as Volunteer based Student Counselor at University of Jaffna from 03.2010 to
Membership in Editorial Boards of Research Journals:
05.11.2010.
• Chief Editor, URSA2021 – 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts -2021, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Held in 10th January 2022. Proceedings ISSN 2820-2392
• Appointed as a Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of South Asia – Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna with effect from 26.01.2018
• Elected as a Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of ‘Chinthanai’- Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for the period of three years with effect from 15,07.2014
Panelists of Research Conference and Symposiums:
• Resource Person for the Discussion Panel on Anti-Alcohol Awareness Progamme for School Children and Community Representatives, Organized by Vadamaradchy Organization for Good Templar, on 31.12.2018
• Discussion Panel Member on ‘65000 Housing Project’ Conducted by Council of Non-Governmental Organizations(CNGOs)-Jaffna District, on 05,05,2016 and 02.06.2016
• Panel Member For Evaluating Final Research Findings of Council of Non-Governmental Organizations(CNGOs) -Jaffna District, on 28 October 2011