ICCAH 2017 Successfully Held by English Department of Andalas University





Padang- Thursday, (07/09) International Conference on Culture, Art, and Humanities (ICCAH) has been completed. ICCAH is an international conference as the result of collaboration English department of Andalas University with University of Social and Science and Humanities, Vietnam and The University of Malaya, Malaysia to bring together researchers, and students to share ideas on how social and cultural changes in the world, especially in Asia.

The event was held at the Convention Hall Andalas University, invited keynote speakers from the international Islamic University Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Rais Yatim, and invited speakers, Prof. Emeritus Tsuyoshi Kato (Kyoto University, Japan), Prof. Dr. rer. Nat. Nusyirwan Effendi (Andalas University), Diah Tyahaya Iman, M. Litt., Ph.D. (Andalas University), Mirna Elfira MA. Ph.D (University of Indonesia) and other speakers. ICCAH this time themed "Culture and Global Changes For Better Human Life".


Started from 08 AM to 05 PM, there were many sub-themes discussed, such as Language, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics (Linguistics), Literature, Music and Performance Studies, Education (Character Building, Literacy), History, Heritage and Archeology Sociology and Human development (Matrilineal Communities, Migration, Gender and Identity, Religion), and also Media and Journalism.

One of the ICCAH participants, Yolanda, gave a positive response to the conference. "This ICCAH event is very beneficial for all of us, because in this age of globalization the culture has been much faded, therefore ICCAH is a forum for the nation's successors to open their eyes and share their thoughts that culture must be grown and conserved."

In accordance with its theme, this conference is intended to discuss the problem of globalization and cultural changes. It is hoped that through this conference, many people especially young generation like students can gather to share their thoughts, ideas and knowledge to understand cultural issues.

Komentar

  1. Great news!

    I hope with this event people can realize the importance of conserving our culture.

    BalasHapus
  2. good article

    make me want to know more about other culture

    BalasHapus
  3. Such a great event. This makes me want to learn more about language

    BalasHapus

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