Academic Career & University Service of Prof. A. Sathasivam
Prof. A. Sathasivam’s academic career developed across the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, the University of Ceylon, Colombo, the Colombo Campus and later the University of Peradeniya. From his appointment as Assistant Lecturer in Tamil in 1952 to his later service as Professor of Tamil, his career reflects a sustained contribution to Tamil studies, linguistics, teaching and university leadership.
This section brings together the major appointments, departmental responsibilities and research connections that shaped his professional life. It helps readers follow his development from early university teaching to senior academic leadership, curriculum development and international scholarly engagement.
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1952Assistant Lecturer in Tamil
University of Ceylon, Peradeniya (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
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1956 - 1965Senior Lecturer in Tamil
University of Ceylon, Peradeniya (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
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1965 - 1967Head, Department of Tamil
University of Ceylon, Colombo (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka)
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1967 - 1969Head, Department of Tamil
Colombo Campus, University of Ceylon.
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1970Professor of Tamil
Colombo Campus, University of Ceylon.
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1970 - 1980Professor and Head, Department of Tamil
Colombo Campus, University of Ceylon.
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1981 - 1988Professor of Tamil
University of Ceylon, Peradeniya (University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)
Career Posts and Academic Milestones
Browse the career pages connected to Prof. A. Sathasivam’s university appointments, Tamil department leadership, teaching work and international research activity.
Together, these appointments show the development of Prof. Sathasivam’s academic life: early teaching at Peradeniya, leadership in Colombo, senior professorial service and international research engagement. This career archive connects his institutional work with his wider contribution to Tamil grammar, lexicography, Dravidian linguistics and Sumero–Dravidian studies.