Ms. Anutharsi Gabilan
Senior Lecturer Gr.II
Academic Profile
Academic Career
Awards
Research and Publications
University Services
National Services
Creative Works
Academic Profile
- Masters in Arts in Mass Media Studies, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2024
- BA in Communication Studies, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka,2015
- Diploma in Journalism, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015
Academic Career
- Senior Lecturer Grade II, Department of Media Studies , University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (02/2024- to date)
- Lecturer, Department of Media Studies , University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (12/2018- 01/2024)
- Assistant Lecturer, Department of Languages and Communication Studies, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka (2017-2018)
- Freelance Journalist (2016- to date)
- Field Researcher, Center for Policy Alternative (CPA), Center for Peace & Reconciliation (CPR) and Tamil Civil Society Forum (TCSF) – Transitional Justice (2016)
- Sub Editor and Journalist, ‘Thamil Thanthi’ Newspaper, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2016)
- Assistant Researcher – Media, Center for Monitoring Election Violence (CMEV) – Parliament Election (2015)
Awards
- Second Place (Staff category) in the Essay Competition on the theme of ‘Eliminating Violence Against Women’ by Centre for Gender Equity and Equality (CGEE), University of Jaffna for International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women on 30thNovember 2021
- ‘Poovarashi Empowered Woman’ of the year 2017, Poovarashi Publications, Chennai, India
Research and Publications
Book Chapter
Gabilan, A.(2024).Queer activism and empowerment on social media: a study based on Northern Province, Sri Lanka. Pain, P.(1st ed.). Global LGBTQ Activism: Social Media, Digital Technologies, and Protest Mechanisms. Routledge: New York and London.
Author of Book
‘Ilankai Arasiyal Arasiyalvvathikal’ – Political Interviews, (2017). Poovarashi Publications, Chennai, India, ISBN: 978-93-81322-37-6
Journals Publications
- Linganathan, A.,(2019), ‘Trend of Mass media and the need of Alternate’, ‘Maadhya Sankathana’, Annual Academic Journal, Vol.1 : Number 1, Ministry of Mass Media, Government of Sri Lanka, 2019, ISSN 2673-1542.
- A., (2022), ‘Northern Community of Sri Lanka and Cultural Violence Against Women’ Manarkeni, Volume 56, Manarkerni Publications, Tamil Nadu, India
- A., (2022), ‘Social media and the online violence against women’s, Jathika Maadya Sankathana, Annual Academic Journal, Vol.2, Ministry of Mass Media, Government of Sri Lanka, 2022, ISSN:2756-9322
- A., (2022), ‘Reasons behind social stigmatization of the person with disabilities in Sri Lanka: A study in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka’, Parlimenthu Sara Sanhitha, Vol.3, Department of communication, Parliament of Sri Lanka
Conference Publications and Presentations
- Poongulaly,S., Gabilan, A,.(2024). ‘Evolving portrayals: Unveiling the shifting trends in advertising’, ‘An integral vision for 21st century: promoting inclusiveness, life-preservation and life-furtherance’, 6th International Research Conference 2024, Trincomalee Campus. ISBN:978-624-5731-34-3
- Anutharsi,G., Poongulaly,S,.(2023). ‘Proverbs Usage Among the Tamil Community In Northern Province of Sri Lanka: A Gender Based Study’, “‘Preserving and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Traditional Insights”, International Conference on Intangible Culture (ICICH 2023), Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, ISSN : 2550 – 2360
- Ranganathan,S., Gabilan, A,.(2022). ‘The gender equality in Eezham Tamil short films’, 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium in Arts-2022, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Poongulaly,S., Gabilan, A,.(2022). ‘Provided Health Communication is Effective for the Public during Covid-19 Crisis’, Asian Congress for Media and Communication (ACMC) 2022 International Conference in partnership with Department of Mass Communication, University of Keleniya, Sri Lanka
- Gabilan, A., Poongulaly,S,.(2022).‘Cyberbullying against queer people on social media: a study based on Facebook’, Research Symposium on Gender Equity and Equality(RSGEE), University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
- Gabilan,A., Sinduja,V., Hariharan,L,.(2022). “The effect of ethnic minority employees’ culture and identity in the workplace in the western province”, 28thAnnual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA) – Virtual, 23rd , 24th and 25th of February 2022, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, ISSN :1800-1300
- Anutharsi, L., (2020). “Analysis of political cartoons on October 26thcrisis in Newspapers: Special reference with Daily mirror cartoons of Awanta Artigala and Gihan de Chikara”, 27th Annual Scientific Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA) – Virtual, 22nd and 23rd of October 2020, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, ISSN: 1800-1289
- Kunaratnam, L., Linganathan, A., (2019), ‘A Sociological Investigation of ‘Kovalan kooththu’, Tamil Folk Drama in Contemporary Tamil Society’, ‘Enriching Global Citizens through Traditional Insights’ – International Conference on Intangible Culture (ICICH 2019), Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, ISSN : 2550 – 2360
- Linganathan, A., (2019), ‘Portrayal of ‘October 26thPolitical Crisis” in Newspaper Cartoons’, ‘Sustainability through Transformation’- 4th Annual Research Conference (TRInCo 2019), Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University Sri Lanka, ISBN: 978-624-5186-00-6
- Linganathan, A., (2019), ‘Need of Thirukkural in Social Change’, Thirukkural World Conference on 21 Century Golden Jubilee of Thiruvalluvar year-2050, February 2019, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Pothanayaki, N., Poongulaly, B., and L. Anutharsi (2017), ‘‘The Influence of Social Media on the Self – Esteem of Youth: Special Reference to Facebook’, 4th International Conference on Arts and Humanities, (ICOAH 2017) on ‘Global vision for a changing world’, 21st– 22nd of September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka, ISSN: 978- 955- 4903-77-7
Presentations at National and International Forums
- Arshad, A.; Mundra, A.; Liu, J.; Ekrami, N.; Pangaribuan, M.; Janum, B.; AbdulmuminiYelwa, N.; Farhan, M.; Bhatta, s.; Hakobyan, H.; Linganathan, A.; Qamar, H.; Sundari, R.S.; Asad, M. ‘Quantification of Future Climate Risks and Onset of Extreme Weather Events to Metropolitan Cities of Asia’, ICRC-CORDEX 2019, International Conference on Regional Climate, 14th-18th of October 2019, Beijing, China
- Arshad, A.; Mundra, A.; Liu, J.; Ekrami, N.; Pangaribuan, M.; Janum, B.; AbdulmuminiYelwa, N.; Farhan, M.; Bhatta, s.; Hakobyan, H.; Linganathan, A.; Qamar, H.; Sundari, R.S.; Asad, M.‘Quantification of Future Climate Risks and Onset of Extreme Weather Events to Metropolitan Cities: Fifteen Asian Countries’, 16th International Conference of Urban Health, International Society for Urban Health, 4th to 8th November 2019, Xiamen, China
Other Publications
- A., (2022), ‘Northern Community of Sri Lanka and Cultural Violence Against Women’ Manarkeni, Volume 56, Manarkerni Publications, Tamil Nadu, India
University Services
PREPARATION AND REVISION CURRICULUM
- Contributed to the modification of revised curriculum of B.A. in Media Studies based on Outcome Base Education and Student-Centered Learning.
- Contributed to the modification of revised curriculum of Higher Diploma in Media Studies based on Outcome Base Education and Student-Centered Learning.
INTER DEPARTMENTAL SERVICES
Department of Law, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- Communication Skills in ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skills’ (ALSCA 11032), Department of Law, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2019/2020.
- Communication Skills in ‘Social Harmony and Communication Skills’ (ALSCA 11032), Department of Law, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna, 2018/2019.
Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna
- ‘Media for Cultural Tourism’ (AAYE 31013) Year III – Semester I – 2018/2019, 2015/2016
- ‘Travel Media and Journalism’ (ACTE 31013) Year III – Semester II, 2017/2018
National Services
- Resource Person, Special Seminar on ‘Improving Communication and Media Literacy in Northern Province Schools’ – Session I , conducted by the Department of Government Information, National Media Club Promotion Program in the Northern Province, 22nd of September, 2021
- Resource Person, Workshop on ‘Ethical and Conflict Sensitive Journalism’ to the Youths, Conducted by Caritas- HUDEC Jaffna, The Social arm of the Catholic Church of Jaffna’, 13th of December, 2021
- Resource Person, Discussion on ‘Media and Gender’ with the staff and students of Department of Media Studies and the Editorial staff of ‘Yarl Thinakkural’ organized in Jaffna by International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX), with the support from USAID, 2019
- Resource Person, Lecture on ‘New Trends in Media and the Role of Students in Utilized Media Efficiently’, The Department of Government Information conducted a workshop for the school students in Jaffna, aligned with the visit of Hon. Keheliya Rambukwella, Minister of Mass Media on 3rd of October 2020 at District Secretariat, Jaffna
- Resource Person, Workshop on Drug Awareness through Media, Students – Union College, Tellipalai, Jaffna, 2018
- Resource Person, Workshop on Communication and Media Studies, G.C.E. A/L – Mahajana College, Batticaloa, 2018
Creative Works
- Directed a Short Film: ‘Unarvukal’ about War Widows
- Directed a Documentary: ‘Defilement Menace’ about Water Pollution in Irrigation Tanks
- Written articles, poems, short stories and interviews for newspapers, magazines and websites.