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  • Mrs.Dr. Waruni Tennakoon

    Senior Lecturer

    B. A. (University of Kelaniya)
    M. A. in Linguistics (University of Kelaniya)
    PhD (Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka)

    +94-11-2891878 Department of English, Faculty of Language Studies, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka
  • Research Interests -

           Buddhist aspects in other literatures, Teaching English as a second language

  • Research Publications -

 

YEAR

TOPIC

TYPE

01

2007

“Eththa” - “The Truth”– A translation published in the short story collection, ‘Nohobina Kathawak’ published by the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (pp. 17-27)

Short Story

02

2007

“Cyril mamage Yuddaya” –  “Uncle Cyril’s War” - A translation published in the short story collection, ‘Nohobina Kathawak’ published by the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (p. 221)

Short Story

03

2008

Solutions to the Challenges in teaching English Language to medical students- published in the Abstract collection of the International Conference on Social Sciences, Sri Lanka – 2008 (ICSSL)- p. 249

Abstract (presented)

04

2009

Second Language Learning Behaviour of The Buddhist Clergy Graduands: An Error Analysis

Dissertation of M.A. in Linguistics – Unpublished

05

2009

Do you wanna speak Sri Lankan Kadda?

Professional Development Programme of the Academic Staff - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Presented

06

2009

“Why Has John Done been Called a Metaphysical Poet?” –Annual journal of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Full Paper - Accepted to be published

07

2009

“The Voice of the Voiceless” –Journal of the Department of Buddhist Culture of the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Full Paper- Accepted to be published

08

2010

“Appreciations of Selected Poems and Short Stories”

Published text Book based on the syllabus of the BA degree at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

09

2010

“Appreciating Short Stories”

Published text Book based on the syllabus of the BA degree at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

10

2010

English Language Learning Behaviour of the Buddhist Clergy Graduands of Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

Professional Development Programme of the Academic Staff - Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (p.24)

Abstract (Presented)

11

2011

Barriers to Learning English in Pirivena Education

The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka - 4th Research Conference (RASSL) (p.96)

Abstract (Presented)

12

2011

Sabbe Satta Bhavantu Sukhi Tatta; A Buddhist approach to the poem 'Plead Mercy' by Anne Ranasinghe – Vidyodaya Dharma Shastriya Sangrahaya (pp 408-412)

Full Paper

13

2012

Challenges Encountered in Introducing English Literature to the Bikkhu Undergraduates

The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka - 5th Research Conference (RASSL) (p. 130)

Abstract (Presented)

14

2012

Buddhist Lay-women Disciples vs Modern Feminist Poetesses; Question of Inner Happiness -

Dhamma Conference for Peace and Unity- The Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka (p. 23-24)

Abstract (Presented)

15

2012

Isolation by Choice and Social Interactions: A Study Based on Robert Frost's Poetry and Buddhism

First National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (p.5-6)

Abstract (Presented)

16

2012

Isolation by Choice and Social Interactions: A Study Based on Robert Frost's Poetry and Buddhism

First National Conference, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka (pp 6-17)

Full Paper

17

2012

A Comparative Study of the Approaches to Transience in the Theri Gathas and the poetry of John Keats – Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Conference on Asian Art & Culture – University of Kelaniya (p. 119)

Abstract

18

2012

Use of Input and Output Hypotheses in Teaching English Language via English Literature

International Buddhist Conference – Buddhashravaka Bikshu University (p. 108)

Abstract (Presented)

19

2013

Rewarding the Female Compliance through Fairy Tales vs Encouraging Female Potential through the Life Stories of Buddhist Lay Women - International Conference on Asian Art, Culture and Heritage (p.163)

 

Abstract (Presented)

20

2013

Patriarchal Victimization of Men

5th International Conference – SLABS (p.119)

 

Abstract (Presented)

21

2013

A New Approach in Teaching English Language via English Literature - Charana 5th Volume, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (pp. 488-504)

 

Full Paper

22

2013

The Victimized Man : ''Being male is not an easy task" 

Professional Development Programme of the Academic Staff - Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

Abstract (Presented)

23

2013

An Easy Approach to Unseen Poetry and Prose

 

Published Text book as a guiding material for ENGL 11022 – Introduction to literary Criticism paper at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

24

2014

Glimpse of English Grammar

Published Text book as a guiding material for ENGL 11013 – Introduction to English Grammar at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

25

2011-2014

“A Comparative Study of Approaches to ‘Transience’ in the Therī Gātā and the Poetry of John Keats”

Dissertation submitted in completion of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Unpublished

26

2014

A Handbook of Shakespearean Sonnets

 

Published Text book as a guiding material for ENGL 22033– Shakespearean Poetry and Drama at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

27

2015

Analyses of Selected Literary Works

 

 

Published Textbook as a literary aid to prescribed texts of the Department of English at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

28

2015

Enjoying Shakespeare’s Macbeth – A Study-Guide

Published Text book as a guiding material for ENGL 22033– Shakespearean Poetry and Drama at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

29

2015

The Buddhist Shakespeare! – Analysis on the core Buddhist notions concealed in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and King Lear - Published Abstract in SSEASR 6th International Conference- 2015 - University of Kelaniya

Abstract (Presented)

30

2015

Had they been Buddhists! Analysis of the Transformation of Character traits of Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in a Buddhist Perspective - Professional Development Programme of the Academic Staff - Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka

Presented

31

2015

Grooming young Buddhist girls to morally disciplined young women: Promoting the stories of lay women disciples of the Buddha in contrast to the popular western fairy tales as bedtime stories – 3rd International Conference of Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy (p. 159)

Abstract (presented)

32

2015

Grooming young Buddhist girls to morally disciplined young women: Promoting the stories of lay women disciples of the Buddha in contrast to the popular western fairy tales as bedtime stories – 3rd International Conference of Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy (pp. 160-172)

Full Paper

33

2015

King Lear and Lady Macbeth: Victims of ‘Even-handed justice or cause and effect? - ’International conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (p.114)

Abstract

34

2015

How to Age Well? A Comparative Study on the Perceptions o Aging as Depicted in the Selected Poems Written in English and Buddhist Literature, 4Th International Buddhist Conference, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka (p.)

Abstract

35

2015

Poetics and Noetics in the Therī gātā in terms of their presentation of „Transience‟

 International Postgraduate Research Conference 2015

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (p.92)

Abstract (Web publication)

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