Yogyakarta, August 14, 2024 – The 2024 National Dissemination Seminar organized by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was held successfully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, through the Zoom Meeting. The event was attended by participants from various academic especially literature students and any professional circles interested in the latest developments in literature, language, and cultural studies.
Event Agenda:
08.00 – 08.30: Opening by MC Ismi Fahrun Nisa, accompanied by the playing of Indonesia Raya song. Remarks were delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities UGM, the Head of the UGM Master of Literature Program, and the Chairperson of the National Dissemination 2024. The event then continued with the introduction of the moderator.
08.30 – 08.40: The moderator introduced the two speakers of the national seminar.
08.40 – 09.30: National Seminar 1 with the topic “Posthumanism in Literature, Language, and Culture Studies: The Challenge of Finding -ism After Humanism”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Djoko Saryono, M.Pd., with moderator Ricky Y. Nasution.
09.25 – 10.15: National Seminar Material 2 entitled “Getting to Know Philosophical Posthumanism” by Fitrilya Anjarsari, S.S., M.A., with moderator Ricky Y. Nasution.
10.15 – 10.45: Q&A session for national seminar materials.
10.50 – 12.20: Panel 1 with presenter and reviewer Dr. Pujiharto, M.Hum. Six groups of presenters presented material for 10 minutes each, followed by 30 minutes of discussion consisting of 25 minutes of question and answer sessions and 5 minutes of closing statements from reviewers. This panel was moderated by Rengga Daniar.
12.45 – 14.15: Panel 2 with presenter and reviewer Dr. Phil. Ramayda Akmal, S.S., M.A. Six groups of presenters present their presentations, followed by a 30-minute discussion. This panel is moderated by Dwi Utari.
14.20 – 15.50: Panel 3 with presenter and reviewer Dr. Aprinus Salam, M.Hum. Six groups of presenters presented their material, followed by a 30-minute discussion. This panel was moderated by Beryl S. A.
15.50 – 16.00: Closing ceremony.
This seminar focused on posthumanism, exploring challenges and new perspectives in the study of literature, language, and culture in the post-humanist era. Through expert presentations and in-depth discussions, participants are expected to gain new insights that can be applied in their research and academic practice.
