Department of History

Faculty of Arts - University of Peradeniya

Ms. SAC Feroziya

Senior Lecturer

M.Phil

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About Me

Ms. Feroziya is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of History. She received her primary and secondary education at Amina Girls' School at Matale. She obtained her B.A Degree in History. She obtained her M.A and M.Phil Degrees from University of Peradeniya. Feroziya specialized in Modern History. Her research interest focuses on: Women's history and Ethnic Studies (History, Muslim community of Sri Lanka)

Education

M.Phil

University of Peradeniya

MA

University of Peradeniya

BA

University of Peradeniya

Current Positions

Examiner, CDCE [Center for Distance and Continuing Education] - University of Peradeniya,

2006 - To Present

Visiting Lecturer, PGIHS [Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science] - University of Peradeniya,

2018 - To Present

Senior Lecturer - Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2013 - To Present

Positions Held

Acting Academic Programme Coordinator for the PGIHS [Postgraduate institute of Humanities and Social Science] - University of Peradeniya

2019

Teacher (Trained), Specialization in History and Social Studies - Mt/ Annoor Muslim Maha Vidiyalaya, Matale, Sri Lanka

2001

Chairperson for Arts students’ Annual research Symposium - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2018 - To Present

Chairperson and Panel member for the undergraduate research congress - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016 - To Present

Chairperson and Panel for the dissertation proposal presentation of final year students - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2013 - To Present

Resource person of National Institute of Education [NIE] in 2017 to conduct the Introduction of new syllabus for Advanced Level History teachers - National Institute of Education [NIE]

2017

Appointed as the Resource Person for 100 level examination [new syllabus] BA degree program [CDCE] seminar series - CDCE, University of Peradeniya

2018

Student Affairs and Advisory Committee - University of Peradeniya,

in 2016

Volunteer Student Counselor, - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2007-2012

Senior Student Counselor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2015-2017

Visiting Lecturer - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2002-2005

Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Social Science - South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

2002-2003

Temporary Assistant Lecturer, - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2005-2006

Lecturer (Probationary) - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2006-2013

Teaching panel the Certificate course in History for school Teachers’ program - Department of History Faculty of Arts University Peradeniya,

2015

Visiting Lecturer, PGIHS [Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science] - University of Peradeniya,

2015 - 2016

Senior Academic Sub-Warden - Sangamitha Hall, University of Peradeniya.

2011 - 2012

Memberships

A member of Departmental Board of Survey, - Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya

2009, 2010

A member of Departmental Board of Survey - Department of Sinhala, University of Peradeniya

2009, 2014

A member of Departmental Board of Survey - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2008, 2010, 2015,2016

A member of Departmental Board of Survey - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2008, 2010, 2015,2016

member of Department Selection Board [Temporary Lecturer - Department of History, University of Peradeniya

2015 onwards

A member of the Registration and Communication Committee of International Conference Humanities and Social Science - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016

A member of the Verification of Inventory Articles, Department of History - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016

A member of the Editorial Board, Ithihasa Lakani of refereed journal, Volume I - Department of History, University of Perdeniya,

2015

A member of Faculty Sub Committee (Coordination Committee of the General Degree) - University of Peradeniya

2015

A member of the Departmental Committee for the AHEAD project - University of Peradeniya

2018

A member of the Department Evaluator for fixed assets register - University of Peradeniya

2014

A member of Student Feedback on Teaching - Department of History , University of Peradeniya 2017-2020

Acting Academic Programme Coordinator for the PGIHS [Postgraduate institute of Humanities and Social Science] - University of Peradeniya

25th February to 15th March 2019

A member of the Organizing Committee of the International Conference Humanities and Social Science - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016,2017,2018

A Member of the Editorial committee of the Journal of Palkalai - University of Peradeniya

3 years with effect from 6th August 2019

A member of the committee for preparing a concept paper on proposed institute of history - prime minister’s office

2016

A member of Students for Special Degree Course in History [200 level] - University of Peradeniya

2016/2017, 2017/2018, 2018/2019

A member of Organizing Committee [Editorial and Inaugural Ceremony and other arrangements] on ethnicity, religions and cultures to commemorate the Poson Poya Day, - Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya,

2015

A member of Curriculum Development Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2015

A member of Faculty International Conference Humanities and Social Science Registration Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016,2017

A member of Library Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016-2018

A member of Arts Council, - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya,

2016-2018

A member of Student Advisory Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016

A member of Writing Committee of Self Evaluation Report - Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2017

A member of the Publications and Invitations Committee of the International Conference Humanities and Social Science - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2018

A member of Registration Committee, International Conference Humanities and Social Science - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2016,2017

A member of Food Committee of Convocation, - University of Peradeniya

2014

A member of the Sub-Committee on Acquisitions (Tamil) - University of Peradeniya Main Library

2013

A member of the Faculty day Cultural Programme Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2007

A member of the Faculty Orientation Programme - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2007

A member of the PURSE (Peradeniya University Research Session Committee) - University of Peradeniya

2012

A member of the Food and Beverage Committee of the General Convocation - University of Peradeniya

2013

A member of the Registration Committee, National Research Conference, organized by the Department of Arabic and Islamic Civilization - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2013

A member of Department Scholarship Committee - Department of History , Faculty of Arts University of Peradeniya

2017-2020

A member of the Registration Committee, iPURSE - (Peradeniya University Research Session), University of Peradeniya

2015

A Member of theFood and Refreshments Committee, PURSE - [Peradeniya University Research Session] University of Peradeniya

2013

A member of Institute of Muslim Historical and Cultural Studies (MHC) - University of Peradeniya

2013

Member of the Curia Historica (History Society) - University of Peradeniya

1998-2001

Member of University Muslim Majlis - University of Peradeniya

1997-2001

Member of Faculty Scholarship Committee - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

2015 -2018

Life Member - All Ceylon Historical Association

2014 0nward

Life member - Alumni Association of University of Peradeniya

2006 onward

Life Member - Royall Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka.

2013 onward

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2015) ‘SriLankan Muslim women and education : A historical perspective’, (Ilangayil Pen Kalwi oru Waralaatruk kannottam, Article published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA), Muslim Majlis, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2015) ‘Muslim Women’s education in SriLanka : Challenges and Developments’ Article published in the magazine All Ceylon Muslim Educational Conference Souvenir, Colombo.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2014) ‘The contribution of women in marriage traditions in Cennambu Nachiyar Manmiyap Padalhal’ (Cennambu Nachiyar Manmiyap Padalhalil Munvaikapadum Thirumana Sampradayangalil Pengalin Pangalipu) in the 8th world Islamic Tamil Literature Conference proceedings , Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2013) ‘Changes in the Social and Economic Sectors by Railway Transport’, Palkalay: Research Journal, University Publication, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2013) ‘The role of women in the Working field and their Social participation', (Tolitturai matrum Samuha nihalvuhalil Pengalin Vahipangu) Article published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA), Muslim Majlis, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. ‘Dowry System and its Practice among the Sri Lankan Muslim Community with special reference to the Ampara District’ Kalam, Research Journal of Faculty of Arts & Culture, University Publication, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, collaborate with M.A.S.F. SaadiyaFowzer, Volume-VI, June-2013.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2011) ‘A Study of the Use of the Sinhala language in the verbal communication of the Muslims of the Kandy district” Article published in the Arunam Professor K.Arunasalam Felicitation Volume, Department of Tamil, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2010) ‘Main Changes of the Sri Lankan Education System during the period 1948 – 1972’, Article published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA) Muslim Majlis,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2008) ‘The states of the Muslim women: Past and Present’, Article published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA) Muslim Majlis, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2007) ‘Social status of Higher Education and the position of Muslim women’s’ , published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA) Muslim Majlis,University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2006) ‘The Challenges of Working Women’ (A research based on school Teachers)’, published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA), Muslim Majlis, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2005) ‘Importance of Historical Researches’, published in the magazine (AL-INSHIRA) Muslim Majlis, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2005) ‘The Effects of Colebrook reforms in the History of Political, Economic and Social Sectors in Sri Lanka’, A Monograph at the Main Library, University of Peradeniya.

CONFERENCE PAPERS

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2014) ‘The Muslims and Postcolonial State Building in Sri Lanka’ at University of Colombo and University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, The Pathfinder Foundation(Sri Lanka)The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (Columbia University, USA).

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2012) ‘The influence of Sri Lankan women’s’ role in mega series tele-dramas’ (Ilangai Pengalin Vahipangil nedum thodar nadahangalin Selvakku) in Sri Lanka’ at the world Tamil Literature Conference, Colombo Tamil Sangam, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2011) ‘The Role of the Muslims in the Trade Relations between Sri Lanka and South India with particular reference to Dutch rule in Sri Lanka’ at the 15th Islamic Tamil Research Conference, Kayalpattinam, Tamil Nadu, India.

Feroziya.S.A.C. ‘Dowry System and its Practice among the Sri Lankan Muslim Community with special reference to Eastern Province’, at 4th Research Conference, conducted by the Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka in March 25th -26th 2011.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2009) ‘Cultural Synchronization in A multiethnic Context: A Study of the Muslim Marriage Ceremony in Sri Lanka’, at the International Symposium on “Language, Culture, and Social Issues of Tamil Speaking Muslims” conducted by Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.

‘Feroziya.S.A.C. (2005) Women’s Employment in the Middle East: A Study on the Plantation Sector’, at the Peradeniya University Research Sessions.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2009) ‘The Impact of Dutch Rule on the Muslim Community of Sri Lanka’, at the Postgraduate Research Symposium conducted by Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF BOOKS OF SCHOLARLY WORK

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2014) ‘Pudiya Irupidamondaith Tadi’, A Short story by Sena Thenuwera in Sinhala, Published in We at Peradeniya’ 64 Swarnajayanthiya ,Translated from Sinhala into Tamil, Fast Printers (Pvt) Lt.Colombo.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2008) ‘Women in Sri Lanka; Tradition and Change’, Article by Tilaka Meththananda in English; Women at the Cross Roads (A Sri Lankan perspective) in 1994, Translated from English into Tamil, Published in Palkalay; Research Journal, University Publication, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2005) ‘The Colonial Economy on Track: Roads and Railways in Sri Lanka 1800-1905’ Review by Tilaka Meththananda in Sinhala ‘Sambavana’ Journal, Peradeniya University Publication (Translated from Sinhala into Tamil Pravatham: Social Scientists’ Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka).

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2005) Published in Palkalay: Research Journal, University Publication, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. ‘Historical analysis of Institution of Slavery in Ancient India’, Article by Rev.Dheerananda in Sinhala, Induwara,Translated from Sinhala into Tamil.

UNPUBLISHED THESIS

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2001) ‘The Participation of the Muslims in Sri Lankan Politics’, submitted to department of History, in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Arts (special in History).

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2002) ‘The Departure of Women Employees in Kandenuwara Estate Sector in the Matale District and its Impact on Educational and Cultural Sectors’, submitted to the N.I E (National Institute of Education) – Maharagama, Sri Lanka.

Feroziya.S.A.C. (2013) ‘The Muslims of Sri Lanka under Dutch Rule: A Historical Study’ submitted to the Department of History, in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Philosophy (M.Phil).

Research Interests

Women's History

Ethnic Studies (Muslim Community of Sri Lanka)