Internal and External Grants
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2025
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AC Conference Funding, $3000, Alphacrucis University College
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2024
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Collaborative Research Grant, $5000, AC
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2023
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AC Conference Funding, $1200, AC
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2007
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"Department of International Communication Excellence in Teaching Award,", $500, Macquarie University
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"Research Incentive funds based on publication record,", $5000, Macquarie University
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2005
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"L. L. Stewart Faculty Development Award,", $2000, Oregon State University
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2004
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"Faculty Release Time Grant, Research Office,", $6000, Oregon State University
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1998
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"Viji Jeganathan Award for Cross-Cultural Understanding,", $1000, Office of International Affairs, University of Kentucky
Presentations
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2020
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Intercultural communication competence (2020), Postgraduate seminar in communication, Utah State University (via Zoom), 08 Sep 2020
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Intercultural communication (2020), St Philip's College Cessnock, NSW (via Zoom), 26 Aug 2020
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Living a purposeful life (2020), Every Nation Church Singles Conferences, Sydney, 08 Aug 2020
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2019
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(with Davies, A., & Arasaratnam-Smith, L. A.) "The tension between acculturation and tradition: The case of the Syrian Orthodox diaspora in Australia." (2019), Biennial Conference of the International Academy for Intercultural Research, New York, NY, 28 Aug 2019
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"A discussion of multiculturalism in Australia from educators’ perspective." (2019), VIII Biennial Conference of the International Academy for Intercultural Research, Reno NV, 27 Aug 2019
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2018
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“Measuring the Effectiveness of University Efforts to Promote Students’ Intercultural Effectiveness through Internationalization.” (2018), Invited roundtable, SUNY Global Centre, New York, NY, 27 Apr 2018
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Developing global graduates: Essentials and possibilities (2018), Global intercultural competency assessment conference, SUNY, New York., 26 Apr 2018
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2017
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"Education is enculturation." (2017), Asia Pacific Theological Association General Assembly, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 13 Sep 2017
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"Ethnocentrism or ethnorelativism." (2017), Association General Assembly, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 13 Sep 2017
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"Ethnocentrism versus ethnorelativism." (2017), Plenary lecture at the General Assembly of the Asia Pacific Theological Association, Siem Reap, Cambodia, 11 Sep 2017
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"Response to papers in From theory to reality: Generating practical insights for improving intercultural contact and communication." (2017), 10th Biennial Congress of the International Academy for Intercultural Research, New York, USA, 26 Jun 2017
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2014
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Lessons on intercultural communication (2014), Sunday Service, Church of Living Water, Sydney Australia, 08 Jun 2014
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Developing intercultural competence (2014), Leaders' training, Church of Living Water, Sydney Australia, 07 Jun 2014
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2013
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Intercultural communication for leaders (2013), Leaders' training, Riverlands Church, Sydeny Australia, 13 Oct 2013
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2012
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Delivering subjects in intensive mode (2012), E-learning Consultation workshop, Australian College of Theology, Sydney Australia, 05 Nov 2012
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2011
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Commentry on P.S. I'm Single book (2011), Open House, radio show, Hope 103.2, Sydney Australia, 20 Nov 2011
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Guest interviewee in Open House radio show (2011), Hope 103.2, Sydney, Australia, 20 Nov 2011
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2010
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., Banerjee, S. C., & Dembek, K.) "The integrated model of intercultural communication competence (IMICC): Model test." (2010), Annual convention of the International Communication Association, Singapore, 01 Jan 2010
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., Banerjee, S. C., & Dembek, K.) "The relationship between sensation seeking and intercultural communication competence: Further model testing" (2010), Annual convention of the International Communication Association, Singapore, 01 Jan 2010
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2009
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., & Banerjee, S. C.) "Sensation seeking and intercultural communication competence: A model test." (2009), Top-3 panel of the intercultural division of the Annual Convention of the International Communication Association,, Chicago, IL, 01 Jan 2009
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2007
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"Acculturation process of Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants in Sydney: An ethnographic analysis using the Bidirectional model (BDM)." (2007), Annual Convention of the Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 01 Jan 2007
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Lectures on diplomacy, organizational communication, and cultural variables in health communication (2007), Purdue University, USA, West Lafayette, IN, 01 Jan 2007
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2006
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"Acculturation processes of Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants in Sydney: An analysis using the bidirectional model." (2006), Department of Speech Communication colloquium, Oregon State University, USA, 01 Jan 2006
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., & Banerjee, S. C.) "Ethnocentrism and sensation seeking as variables that influence intercultural contact-seeking behavior: A path analysis." (2006), Annual Convention of the International Communication Association, Dersden, Germany, 01 Jan 2006
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(with Banerjee, S. C., & Arasaratnam, L. A.) "Intercultural attitudes and experiences – the anti drug? Examining the moderating effects of social initiative, motivation, and intercultural friendships." (2006), Annual Convention of the International Communication Association, Dersden, Germany, 01 Jan 2006
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"Variables that influence intercultural contact-seeking behavior: An explorative analysis." (2006), Annual Convention of the International Communication Association, Dersden, Germany, 01 Jan 2006
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2005
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"Cultural differences in expectations in the education system." (2005), International Student Orientation, Oregon State University, USA, 01 Jan 2005
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"Further testing of a new model of intercultural communication competence." (2005), Annual Convention of the International Communication Association, New York, NY, 01 Jan 2005
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2004
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"Cultural Communication Competence: Development of a New Model." (2004), Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, LA, 01 Jan 2004
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"Further testing of the multicultural personality questionnaire using intercultural scenarios." (2004), Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, 01 Jan 2004
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"Intercultural communication in the context of transition, orientation, and adaptation." (2004), Department of Communication colloquium, Texas A&M University, USA, 01 Jan 2004
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"Sensation seeking as predictor of social initiative in intercultural interactions." (2004), Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Chicago, IL, 01 Jan 2004
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2003
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"Competing cultural voices: An ethnographic study of international students in American graduate education.' (2003), Annual Convention of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL, 01 Jan 2003
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., & Doerfel, M. L) "Intercultural communication competence: Identifying key components from multicultural perspectives." (2003), Annual Convention of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA, 01 Jan 2003
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(with Morgan, S.E., & Arasaratnam. L. A.) "Intercultural friendships as social excitation: Sensation seeking as a predictor of intercultural friendship seeking behavior." (2003), Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Miami, FL, 01 Jan 2003
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2002
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"Competing cultural voices: An ethnographic study of international students in American graduate education." (2002), Annual Convention of the Eastern Communication Association, New York City, NY, 01 Jan 2002
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(with Morgan, S. E., Arasaratnam, L. A., Layne, W., & Harrison, T.) "Predicting attitudes toward intercultural communication with threat buffer theory: Development and testing of the threat buffer inventory." (2002), Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA, 01 Jan 2002
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(with Morgan, S. E., Arasaratnam, L. A., Layne, W., & Harrison, T. R.) "Threat Buffer Theory: A New Approach to Predicting Intercultural Communication Behaviors and Attitudes." (2002), Annual Meeting of the Eastern Communication Association, New York City, NY, 01 Jan 2002
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2001
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(with Morgan, S. E., Arasaratnam, L. A., Layne, W., & Harrison, T. R.) "Threat Buffer Theory: A New Approach to Predicting Intercultural Communication Behaviors and Attitudes." (2001), Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association, Atlanta, GA, 01 Jan 2001
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"Untapped Cultural Resources: Engaging international students in the American college experience." (2001), 5th Annual Meeting of the Graduate Student Association Symposium, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 01 Jan 2001
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2000
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"Cultural differences in the classroom." (2000), Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Orientation, University of Kentucky, USA, 01 Jan 2000
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1998
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(with Arasaratnam, L. A., & Sarkari, M.) "Facilitating Transition into a New Culture: Welcome Week Activities at UK." (1998), 2nd Annual Meeting of the Graduate Student Association Symposium, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 01 Jan 1998
Engagement Publications
Books
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2017
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Baker, C; Bickmore-Brand, J; Burgess, B; Coetzee, N (2017). Reflections on Singleness.. APS Press.
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Popular Articles
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2021
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. (2021). Preparing Students For Global Workplaces. Crucis, .
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. (2021). May I Try On Your Glasses?. Crucis, .
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2020
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. (2020). Social Scripts Re-Written In A Social Distancing World. Crucis, .
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. (2020). Let’s Talk About Gender, Race, And Offenses. Crucis, .
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2017
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. A.(2017). "Made to stand out.". Crucis, .
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Arasaratnam-Smith, L. A.(2017). "Let’s talk about singleness.". Crucis, .
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2007
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Arasaratnam, L. A.(2007). "Building international student leadership teams.". Internationals on Campus, Fall issue11-13.
Professional Memberships
Academic Board, Australian College of Theology (since 2018)
Academic Quality Committee, Australian College of Theology (since 2012)
Editorial Board, International Journal of Intercultural Relations (since 2015)
Honorary Associate, Division of Media, Music, Communication & Cultural Studies, Macquarie University (since 2007)
International Academy for Intercultural Research (since 2010)
International Communication Association (since 2002)
National Communication Association, USA (since 2000)
