BIO
Mr. Indumini Aruna Kaviratne, currently working as a senior lecturer in English at the Business Communication Unit, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce.
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Teaching English As a Second Language
- Academic Writing
- Professional Communication
- Effective Presentation Skills
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Technology Enhanced Language Learning
- Blended Learning
- Applied Linguistics
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Philosophy, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2018)
- Masters in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2010)
- B. A in English (Special) Degree, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2008)
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Sri Lankan undergraduates’ perspectives towards enhancing their professional communication skills
January, 2025 Global Scientific Journal
Journal Article
Ethnicity and attitudes of Management undergraduates towards their communication skills
January 2024 International Journal of Novel Research and Development
Journal Article
University Lecturers’ Technostress in Online Teaching during COVID-19: The Case of Sri Lanka
December 2022 International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods
Conference Paper
The effectiveness of using technology in teaching English as a Second Language
20 September 2018 Research Conference on Business Studies (RCBS-2018), Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya Campus of the University of Jaffna.
Conference Paper
• Error Analysis of Written English Assessments; The case of writings of first year undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
05 November 2021 3rd South Asia Conference on Interdisciplinary Research 2021 - The Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Administrative Assignments
Coordinator - Business Communication Unit - Coordinator - Business Communication Unit
2026.06.02 - Up to now
Coordinate the academic, administrative, and operational activities of the Business Communication Unit.
Website Administrator - Business Communication Unit - Website Administrator - Business Communication Unit
2016.10.05 - Up to now
Responsible for managing, updating, and maintaining the official website of the Business Communication Unit. Duties include uploading academic content, course materials, notices, staff profiles, and student-related information; ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates of web content; coordinating with academic staff for content collection and publication; and supporting the digital communication and visibility of the Unit.
LMS Coordinator / Administrator (Business Communication Unit) - LMS Coordinator / Administrator (Business Communication Unit)
2016.10.05 - Up to now
Responsible for the effective management and coordination of the Learning Management System (LMS) for the Business Communication Unit. Duties include uploading and organizing course materials, assignments, quizzes, and learning resources; enrolling and managing student access; ensuring timely updates of course pages; and supporting lecturers in the effective use of the LMS for teaching and assessment. The role also involves monitoring student engagement, troubleshooting LMS-related issues, maintaining course structure consistency, and ensuring alignment with institutional e-learning policies and academic standards.