UNS — Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta held another Expert Lecture on Advancing Civilization by means of Multilingualism and Multiculturalism through a hybrid media on Monday (13/12/2021).
Discussing the theme of Multilingualism and Multiculturalism, FIB UNS Expert Lecture invited two international speakers, Prof. Frank Dhont from the National Cheng Kung University and Prof. Wayan Arka from the Australian Nasional University. The theme attracted participants’ interest, with around 90 people attending the online and offline Expert Lecture this year. They are faculty members and students from undergraduate to the doctoral degree.
The lecture was opened with an appreciation from the Dean of FIB UNS, Prof. Warto, M.Hum. As reported by fib.uns.ac.id, Prof. Warto stated that the invited speakers could share extensive experience on multilingualism and multiculturalism.
“FIB as the center for humanities study center should maintain diversity as a tool for gathering beauty and advance the civilization. Because a strong civilization consists of tolerant diversity that united to develop the nation,” Prof. Warto stated.
The discussion on multilingualism was shared in detail by Prof. Wayan Arka. According to him, language consists of two elements, social and cultural elements. The dimensions are highly complex and create leveling perspective.
Supporting the discussion from Prof. Wayan Arka on multilingualism, Prof. Frank Dhont explained material on multiculturalism. He stated that multiculturalism is a challenge that, when studied further, could result in strong civilization.
“Respect differences (culture) is an application of mental development of a society,” Prof. Frank Dhont concluded. Humas UNS
Reporter: Alinda Hardiantoro
Editor: Dwi Hastuti