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Department of Sinhala

Faculty of Arts - University of Peradeniya

Dr. KPGC Kumari

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Education

PhD

Central China Normal University, PR China.

2017

M.Phil

University of Peradeniya.

2011

B.A (Hons)

Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2002

Current Positions

Co-Editor, Sambhawana Journal - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya,

2020 - To Present

Senior Lecturer Grade I - Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya

2018.10.05 - To Present

Postgraduate Programme Coordinator - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social sciences, University of Peradeniya.

2018 - To Present

Senior treasurer of Sinhala Sangamaya, Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya Since 2018 to up to date - Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya

2018 - To Present

Executive committee Member. - Writers Association, Kandy (Central Province)

2011 - To Present

Positions Held

Visiting Lecturer for postgraduate Degree Programs,(Diploma / M.A/ M.Phil) Postgraduate Institute of - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS), University of Peradeniya

2017/18 - To Present

Visiting Lecturer for postgraduate Degree Programs, (Diploma / M.A/M.Phil). - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS), University of Peradeniya

2012 -2013

Senior Lecturer Grade II - Department of Sinhalese, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2012.10.05-2018.10.05

Lecturer - Department of Sinhalese, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2010.10.05-2012.10.05 - To Present

Volunteer student counselor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2008-2010. - To Present

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of Sinhalese, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2007.10.05 -2010.10.05 - To Present

Assistant Lecturer (Temporary) - Department of Sinhalese, Faculty of Arts,University of Peradeniya.

2002.12.02 to 31.10. 2006 - To Present

Memberships

Member of the Board of Study for Language and Literature. - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya. (PGIHS)

2018 to up to date.

Member of the Faculty Safety Committee, 2017 - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2017

Executive committee Member - Writers Association, Central Province,

2011 up to date

Life time member of the Alumni Association (AAUP) - University of Peradeniya.

Awards

THE GATE MUDLIYA A.G THILAKARATHNE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - University of Peradeniya

2006/2007

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES - CHINESE GOVERNMENT

2014.

Excellent International Student Award - The College of International Cultural Exchange

2017

Creative Work

Sahaneliya Kavya Sangrahaya, (Poem Book) ( 2004). Supipi offset Printers, Hedeniya, Werallagama, Kandy.

Sanda Ahankarai – Poem Book, (2020), S. Godage, Colombo.

Hanthana Kandulu – A Song (2021) Lyrics- Chamini Guruge, Music and Vocal- Norman Fernando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbwOA6Qmuf0

Sith Ahasa Pura – A Song (2021) Lyrics- Chamini Guruge, Music- Amith Liyanage, Vocal- Shanika Sumanasekara. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuf5AVQhi5w

Nuwara Ahasa Yata – A Song (2022) Lyrics - Chamini Guruge, Music - Norman Fernando, Vocal - Norman Fernando. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttTt8H-5ogc

Specialization

Folklore Studies, Cultural Studies, Sinhala Literature,

Research Interests

Folklore, Cultural studies, Sinhala Literature