Dr. Ms. S. Nimali Priyangika Senior Lecturer (Grade II) Department of Language Skills Development +94112891878 nimali@bpu.ac.lk

Educational Qualifications

• PhD in Teaching Chinese as a foreign language – Sichuan University, P.R. China. 
• Master of Philosophy in Chinese– Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka 
• Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages - Chongqing Normal University, P.R. China.
• Master of Arts in Linguistics- University of Kelaniya
• Bachelor of Arts- University of Kelaniya
• Certificate in Tamil – Department of Official Languages, Sri Lanka.
• Certificate in Research Methodology- Stanford International Campus of Business & Technology. 
• Certificate in Staff Development Program- University of Kelaniya 
• Certificate in Proficiency Chinese stage II & III- Longhua Cultural Institute
  

Professional Qualifications

• HSK Level 6
• HSKK Intermediate
• Chinese Test Administrator License

Academic Experience

• Senior lecturer at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from 29.03.2021 to date
• Lecturer at the Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from 29.03.2016 
• Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Languages, University of Moratuwa from January 2023 to date
• Visiting Lecturer at the Lumbini Confucius Classroom 2021 to date
• Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka from December 2017 to May 2018
• Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya from 2013 to 2018
• Visiting Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology from 2015 to 2017
• Assistant Lecturer at the Confucius Institute, University of Kelaniya from 2014 to 2015
• Visiting Lecturer at the Confucius Institute, University of Kelaniya from 2013 to 2014
• Visiting Lecturer at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies from 2014 to 2015
• Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Sinhala and Modern Languages, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from 2009 to 2012
• Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya from 2010 to 2012
• Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Social Science and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka from 2009 to 2010

Administration

• Coordinator of the External Language courses, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka from January 2023 to date
• Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Language Studies, Faculty of Languages, Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2024 
• Editor, Journal of Multilingual Studies, Department of Language Skills Development, Buddhist & Pali University of Sri Lanka from 2024 to date 

Research Area

• Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
• Chinese Culture and Literature
• TCFL Textbooks 
• Chinese Buddhism
• Tourism Chinese
  

International/ National Seminar Presentation

• Priyangika,S.N. (2025).Developing Localized Chinese Language Textbooks in Sri Lanka: Challenges, Suggestions, and Regional Significance, Second South Asian Sinologist Conference第二届南亚汉学家大会, University of Kelaniya
• Priyangika,S.N. (2023).Problems and Suggestions in Compilation of Localized Chinese Textbooks in Sri Lanka, National Conference on Foreign Languages and Literature (NCFLL), Department of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 
• Priyangika,S.N. (2023).The problems in using "contemporary Chinese" textbooks for Ordinary Level examination students in Sri Lanka, High-end Asia Forum on “Belt and Road Initiative” 10th Anniversary, Confucius Institute, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2020).On the Practicality Principle of Textbooks of TCFL, 1st International Research Symposium on Understanding Chinese Language and Culture- UCLC, Confucius Institute, University of Colombo.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2019). Current Situation and Problems of Chinese Language Teaching in Sri Lanka (斯里兰卡汉语教学目前情况与问题), The 15th International Conference on Chinese Language Pedagogy, Beijing Normal University, China.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2018).The Marxist Literary Theory in Sri Lanka, The International Conference on Marxist Critical Theory in Eastern Europe, Chengdu, China.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2018).A Study on Chinese Measure words used by Advanced Level Students in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Symposium on the Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2016).Error Analysis on the Acquisition of Chinese Modal verbs by Sri Lankan students, International Conference on Chinese Studies, Centre for Chinese studies, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya.
• Priyangika,S.N. (2015).How Sri Lankan students gain proficiency in correct Chinese pronunciation, International Postgraduate Research Conference, University of Kelaniya.
  

Research & Publications

Books:

• Priyangika, S.N, Menike, J.A.K.P. (2018). Chinese Composition, Culture and Literature for G.C.E Advanced Level (New Syllabus) 《高中汉语专业写作、文化与文学指南》, Vijitha Yapa Publisher.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2010). Easy way to learn Chinese, Author publication.
  

  
  

  Translations
  
• Priyangika, S.N. (2024). 《石榴船》Pomegranate Boat -Sinhala Translation, Neptune Publications (Pvt) Limited. 
• Priyangika, S.N. (2022). 《屎壳郎的日记》Diary of a Dung Beetle, Neptune Publications (Pvt) Limited.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2022). 《抽屉里的小纸人》Little paper doll in the drawer, Neptune Publications (Pvt) Limited.

Peer Review Journal Articles

• Priyangika, S.N. (2021). A Study of the Buddhist Traditions in China, Journal of Language Studies. BPU Homagama.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2020). On the Practicability of Using “New Practical Chinese Reader I” Textbook by Sri Lankan Students, Journal of Language Studies. BPU Homagama.
•  Priyangika, S.N. (2018). A Study on Origin and Spread of Buddhism in China, Journal of Language Studies. BPU Homagama.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2018). A Study on Different forms of Chinese Past Tense, Journal of Language Studies. BPU Homagama
• Priyangika, S.N. (2017). A Study on Language Teaching and Learning in Applied Linguistics, Journal of Language Studies. BPU Homagama
• Priyangika, S.N. (2016). Chinese language expansion in Sri Lanka. - BPU Journal of Buddhist Studies and Humanities. BPU Homagama 
  

Other Journal Articles

• Priyangika, S.N. (2024). Chinese learning motivation of Sri Lankan students: a case study of the university students, PRABHASA Fourth Volume 02nd Issue – Department of Languages, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2023/2024). Problems in Utilizing “Contemporary Chinese” Textbooks for Ordinary-Level Students in Sri Lanka, Colombo Journal for Chinese Studies Volume II & III, Confucius Institute, University of Colombo.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2022). Practical issues in the compilation of localized Chinese textbooks for special purposes—Take "Chinese Language for Tourism in Sri Lanka" as an example, LOGOS Volume I Issue I – Sri Lanka Journal of Humanities and Language Studies, Department of Languages, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2021). 试论斯里兰卡大学中国文学课程教学存在的问题及课程设计(Problems and Curriculum Design of Chinese Literature Teaching in Sri Lankan Universities), Journal of Chinese studies, Confucius Institute, University of Colombo.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2021). 试论斯里兰卡大学中国文学课程教学设(Discuss the teaching design of Chinese literature course in Sri Lankan Universities),《作家天地》,P.R China 
• Priyangika, S.N. (2017). A Study on Chinese Language and Literature, Nuwanesa, Department of Sinhala, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2017). Traditional Chinese Ideology, Sandhara, Student Union, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2016).  A Brief Introduction about the Chinese Culture – AURORA Journal of English Studies. Department of English, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2015). Modern Chinese, Chinese Studies, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya. 
• Priyangika, S.N. (2013). Relationship between China and Sri Lanka- Research of the political influence through the Trilingual Inscription in Galle, Sabaragamuwa Vishvavidyalaya Shasthriya Sangrahaya, Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2013). Literature Review of Lu xun’s Short story- yijian xiao shir-Muditha, Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage Abinandana Shasthriya Sangrahaya.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2013). Political influence from China- Shasthri, Rev.Hiripitiye Pagngnakanthi Nahimi Abhinandana Shasthriya Sangrahaya, Godage publisher.
• Priyangika, S.N. (2014). Tao Philosophy and Confucius Philosophy in China, Prabha- The academic journal of the temporary staff of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Kelaniya. 
• Priyangika, S.N. (2015). Floated Prince from the River, A collection of Foreign Literature Translations, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya.
• Priyangika, S.N.  (2012). The Importance of the Daham Education, Sirimeth Bodi Daham School
• Priyangika, S.N. (2012). Ancient poetry and famous poets in China- Pasadika" Keerthi Narampanawa Abhinandana Shasthriya Sangrahaya, Godage publisher. 
• Priyangika, S.N. (2011). Joyful Spring Night, A collection of Foreign Literature Translations, Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya.
  

Current Research Activities

• A study on Chinese textbooks and their usage in Sri Lanka—A case study of the Ordinary, Advanced and University Levels
• Basic principles of compiling textbooks for teaching Chinese as a foreign language.