10th
International Conference on
Sri Lanka Studies
  “Sri Lanka  after 500 Years of Western Colonization and Future Perspectives”


Dates: 16th - 18th December 2005,
Venue:
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka




Introduction to ICSLS
Sri Lanka Studies Network
10th ICSLS
Importnat Dates
Submission of Abstracts
Registration
10th ICSLS Organizers
University of Kelaniya
Research Centre for Social Sciences
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10th ICSLS Current News

Abstract  Submission Deadline Extended.

Abstract Submission Deadline for the 10th ICSLS is now extended until 31st August 2005. For more details refer the [ Submission of Abstracts Section]

Seven Panel Proposals Accepted

10th ICSLS organizers received six proposals a a response for call for panel proposals.   Conveners participated in a special meeting of the National Organizing Committee and were delegated the responsibility of organizing the respective panels. Prospective presenters are advised to directly contact the conveners directly .

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Introduction to ICSLS

International Conference on Sri Lanka Studies (ICSLS) is a bi-annual meeting of scholars researching on historical, socio-economic, cultural, and political aspects of  Sri Lanka. After its humble beginnings at a gathering of 25 scholars at Sussex, the UK in 1987, the ICSLS was held in venues across the globe and continued its scholarly spirit and tradition and has now grown into a major academic event. 

 The 9th ICSLS held in 2003, was an important landmark in the journey of the ICSLS as it contributed to formal founding of the " Sri Lanka Studies Network" to further the mission of ICSLS by facilitating frequent interactions among the Sri Lanka Studies community.  A detailed description of the ICSLS is available at the Sri Lanka Studies Network Homepage

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10th ICSLS in Kelaniya

Both the year 2005 and the 10th ICSLS are historic events. The former as it marks the 500th Anniversary of the arrival of the  Portuguese and marked the beginnings of an era of unequal interactions with the West.  The ICSLS to be held in 2005 is the 10th in a chain of academic conferences on Sri Lanka studies.  Holding the conference in Sri Lanka at this important year is expected to bring wider participation of scholars from Sri Lanka and elsewhere makes the gathering more diverse and representative.

The theme “Sri Lanka after 500 Years of Western Colonization and Future Perspectives” will explore various facets of the past and the future of Sri Lanka in the global context. Research Center for Social Sciences ( RCSS ) of the Kelaniya University will host the conference.  Sri Lanka Studies Network Secretariat will facilitate the initial logistics in conference organizing.

Kelaniya University,  the direct successor to the Vidyalankara Pirivena, the seat of higher learning and the cradle of the contemporary nationalist political thought is an ideal venue for the event. 
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Research Center for Social Sciences ( RCSS )

RCSS is an organized body in the faculty of Social Sciences which facilitates in research , collaborative scholarly work, and maintain linkages with local and international institutions.  
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Important Dates

Proposals for Organizing Panels
 15th January 2005

Submission of Abstracts
 31st August 2005

Notification of Acceptance
 30th September 2005

Last Date of Registration

1st November 2005

Submission of Full Papers
 25th October 2005

10th ICSLS
 16th - 18th December 2005
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Submission of Abstracts

The conference will provide a forum to present and discuss in a scholarly environment,  studies conducted and thoughts to guide the future directions of research on the past, and contemporary society in Sri Lanka  as well as the Sri Lanka in a global context. 

Papers are invited from a wide variety of fields such as; anthropology, archeology, architecture, culture and society, defense studies, demography, development studies, economics, education, ethnic studies, environmental studies, fine arts, gender studies, geography, history, information science, languages and literature studies, management studies, media studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies and sociology.

Abstracts should be based on previously unpublished empirical or theoretical work and contain 250-300 words.

Abstracts should preferably give a concise overview of the presentation, including objectives, scope of the problem, major issues addressed, and conclusions and five key words.

Abstracts and brief resume/ of author/s should be end by regular mail or e-mail, preferably by the latter.

Abstract  Submission Deadline is extended up to 31st August 2005.

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Registration

Registration is mandatory for all  presenters and participants.

Conference registration will begin on 1st September 2005. Registration fee is LKR 2000 for participants from South Asia and US$ 100 for others.

Late Registration ( after 1st November 2005) will be based on a 50% surcharge of the standard registration fee.

For more details: Visit
10th ICSLS Registration and Pre-arrival Information Page

10th ICSLS Organizers

 10th ICSLS National Organizing Committee

Prof. M. J. S. Wijeyaratne (Convener)            -(University of Kelaniya )

Prof. Dayalal Abeysekera                     -(University of Sri Jayawardanapura)

Mr. Chandima de Silva                           -(University of Kelaniya)

Prof. Chandra Gunawardena                  -(Open University of Sri Lanka)

 Dr. Shantha Hennayaka                         -(University of Peradeniya)

Prof. Ramanie Jayatillake                       -(University of Colombo )

Mr. M.M. Jayawardena                          -(Kotalawala Defense Academy)

Dr. K. Rajendran                                     - (University of Jaffana)

Maj. Gen. Upali Karunaratne                   -(Formerly Kotalawala Defense Academy)

Prof. Sunanda Maddumabandara              -(University of Kelaniya)

Mr. H.M. Navaratne Bandara                  -(University of Sri Jayawardanapura )

Dr. Nelakshi Premawardana                    -(University of Kelaniya)

Dr. P.M.C. Thilakarathne                          -(Kelaniya University)

Dr. Anushiya Senadhiraja                         - (Southeastern University)

          

10th ICSLS International Advisory Committee

Prof. Sarath  Amarasinghe                    -(University of Ruhuna - Sri Lanka)

Prof. Chandra de Silva                          -(Old Dominion University - USA)

Prof. Siri Gamage                                 -(University of New England - Australia)

Dr. Susantha Goonatillake                      -(Fellow, World Academy of Arts and Sciences)

Prof. Siri Hettige                                   -(University of Colombo - Sri Lanka)

Dr. Jayasinghe Karunaratne                   -(Karlstads University - Sweden)

Prof. Karori Singh                                 -(University of Rajasthan - India)

Mr. Parakrama Weligamage                   -(International Water Management Institute)

10th ICSLS Contacts

For inquiries, Please contact:

Dr. K. Karunathillake,
Co-ordinator of the 10th ICSLS
Department of Sociology,
University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya-11600
Sri Lanka 

E-mail: kkaru@kln.ac.lk
Telephone: 94-11-2914490
Fax: 94-11-2911915

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