Head of the Department, Senior Lecturer - Grade I
BA (Kelaniya), MA (Pune), PhD (Pune)
Office: +94112908786 (Ext: 668)
Mobile: +94 717988561
Email: kirthio@kln.ac.lk
Rev. Dr Kapugollawe Anandakiththi serves as the Head of the Department of Linguistics and a Senior Lecturer (Grade I). With specialized training in Structural and Applied Linguistics from prestigious research institutes in India, he brings an international perspective to the department. He is a prolific scholar whose work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in translation and communication.
Structural Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2014)
Master of Arts in Linguistics (first class) - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2001)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (1998)
Course in Research Methodology - Deccan College Postgraduate Research Institute, Pune, India (2012)
Certificate of English Parts 1, 2 and 3, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (merit pass) (1995-1996)
Final Examination of the Vidyalankara Pirivana (Sinhala, Pali, Sanskrit) (1992)
English for Communication Certificate Course, University of Warwick (1991)
Final Examination of Pali Language, Vidyodaya Pirivana, Colombo (1991)
Senior Lecturer (Grade II), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya
Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya
Assistant Lecturer in Linguistics and Translation Methods, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2002–2005)
English Language Instructor (Temporary), Technical College in Trincomalee (2007–2009)
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Languages and Communications Studies, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2009–2010)
“Shastri”, Editor, Godage Publication, Maradana 10 (2013)
“Mudita”, Editor, Godage Publication, Maradana 10 (2012)
"Birbal's Stories" (Sinhala), A translation (English into Sinhala), Godage Publication, Maradana 10 (2008)
"Ammagen Liyumk Na", Chief Editor of a translation of short stories, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2004)
"An Introduction to Translation", Original essay in Ammagen Liyumak Na, Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2004)
"Written Sinhala Imperative Mood”, Original article (Sinhala), Dinasa, Volume 1 (2003)
"An Introduction to Generative Phonology”, Original article (Sinhala), Bhasha Vignana, Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)
"Modern Intents in Generative Grammar", Original article (Sinhala), Vagvdiya 8, Journal of the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)
"Stylistics”, Original article (Sinhala), Manava Shasthra Pita, Journal of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2002)
"Various Language Teaching Methods", Original academic paper (postgraduate) (2001)
"Morphological Analysis of Verbs of Dhahamsarana", Original academic paper, Undergraduate B.A. (1998)
“Deep Structure and Surface Structure", Translation (Sinhala), Samprekshana iii, Journal of the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (1998)