- Faculty of Engineering
- Department of Languages
- Lecturer (Transitional)
Contact information
Department of Languages
Faculty of Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa
10400
Teaching and Administrative Activities
Communication in English -Undergraduate -2016
Professional Communication -Undergraduate -2017
Effectivel Communication -Undergraduate -2017
Communication Skills -Undergraduate -2017
-Coordination with the American center (2017 To date)
Editor -Language editing of the university web site (2017 To date)
Coordinator -Coordinating English courses offered for the Architecture Faculty (2016 To date)
Research Activities
Education and Professional Affiliations
Masters, University of Kelaniya ,2010 M.A in Linguistics
MPhil, University of Kelaniya ,2017 M.Phil in Linguistics
Bachelor, University of Kelaniya ,2008 B.A Degree
SLELTA- Sri Lanka English Language Teachers' Association(2015 To date)
Career
Honours and Awards
Publications*
,".Acquisition of English prepositions by Sri Lankan ESL Learners: With reference to “At”, “In”, “By”, “With”.",LAP, Lambert Academic Publishing House,2012
,"."Malvaraviya Saha Tavat Kata".",Translation Circle,Dept.of Linguistics,University of Kelaniya ,2008
,".“Music as an Effective tool to Increase the Motivation, Entertainment and Self Confidence of ESL Learners.”,.",International Conference on Humanities (ICH),University of Kelaniya,2016,97
,".“The Use of Music as an Effective Tool in ESL classrooms to Teach English Verb Forms.”.",International Conference on Linguistics (ICLSL) ,University of Kelaniya,2016,38
,".“Clash between “Jeppo” and “Alayos” creates havoc in the University.”.",8th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society,Mahaweli Center,2015,85
,".“Hoos and Hurrahs in Jumbo Vs Betel Final.”.",International Post Graduate Research Conference (IPRC),University of Kelaniya,2015,73
,".Acquisition of English prepositions by Sri Lankan ESL Learners: With reference to “At”, “In”, “By”, “With.”.",6th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society,Mahaweli Center,2013,73
Premarathne,K,".Positive Learning Environment: Does it bring better learning outcomes?.",6th Annual Research Conference, Royal Asiatic Society,Mahaweli Center,2013,78
Premarathne,K,".“Teaching Reading Comprehension to ESL Learners”.",First National Conference,Buddhist and pali University,2012,55-56
Premarathne,K,".“Laughter, the best medicine: Is Humour an Effective Tool in ESL Classrooms?”.",7th Interntional SLELTA International Conference,Sri Lanka Foundation Institute,2012,30-31
,".”Leadership Training Programme-Does it create a positive or a negative impact? A case study of the new entrants, University of Kelaniya.”.",13th Annual Research Symposium,University of Kelaniya,2012,52-53
premarathne,K,".“Perceived Language Anxiety in ESL Classrooms: A Study Based on the Undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya.”.",.”, First International Conference-Ayurveda Wickramarachchi Institute,BMICH,2012,89
premarathne,K,".Everything in the Universe has a rhythm.so as learning and teaching.”.",13th Annual Research Symposium,University of Kelaniya,2012,49-50
Premarathne,K,"."Transformation in Teaching: A Comparative Analysis of Online and Face -to Face Teaching”.",Faculty of Graduate Studies,12th Annual Research Symposium,University of Kelaniya,2011,126
Premarathne,K,"."Everything in the Universe has a rhythm.so as learning and teaching".",Journal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies,2,2013
,".Acquisition of Prepositions by ESL Learners: A Research Review.",Journal of the Faculty of Humanities,17,2011
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