Exploring the Connection Between Toponymy and Linguistic Landscape: Guest Lecture at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Udayana University

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• Kamis, 27 Juni 2024
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On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Indonesian Literature Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB) at Udayana University held a guest lecture on an intriguing topic: "Toponymy and Its Relation to Linguistic Landscape". The event took place at the Widya Sabha Mandala Auditorium, FIB Unud, and garnered tremendous enthusiasm from academics and students alike.

Renowned Speaker from the University of Indonesia

To provide in-depth insights into the topic, the Indonesian Literature Study Program invited Prof. Dr. Multamia RMT Lauder, S.S., Mse., DEA., a distinguished professor from the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Indonesia (UI). Her presence added significant academic weight to the event. Prof. Dr. Made Sri Satyawati, S.S., M.Hum., also a professor in the Indonesian Literature Study Program at FIB Unud, acted as the moderator, ensuring a dynamic and interactive discussion.

An Enthusiastic Opening

The event was officially opened with a warm welcome by Dr. I Gusti A.A. Mas Triadnyani, S.S., M.Hum., the Coordinator of the Indonesian Literature Study Program. In her opening remarks, she emphasized the importance of toponymy studies in understanding the culture and history of a region, and how place names can provide insights into the development of languages and societies.

Interesting Topics Discussed

During the guest lecture, Prof. Dr. Multamia delved into several interesting topics, including:

• Language Families and Genetic Research: Tracing the origins of languages through genetic studies.
• Out of Africa Theory: Explaining this theory as one of the possible triggers for the spread of languages.
• Understanding Toponymy and Anthroponymy: The importance of understanding place names and personal names in a cultural context.
• Linguistic and Non-Linguistic Analysis: How to analyze place names and cultural heritage from both linguistic and non-linguistic perspectives.
• Toponymy as Cultural Artifacts: Examining toponymy as an essential part of a society’s cultural heritage.

Interaction and Appreciation

After the presentation, an interactive Q&A session took place, where participants actively discussed and asked questions directly to the speaker. The guest lecture was attended by lecturers and students from the Indonesian Literature Study Program as well as undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students from FIB Unud, creating an academically rich atmosphere filled with discussions and idea exchanges.

The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to Prof. Dr. Multamia, the moderator, and the participants, as a form of appreciation for their participation and contributions to this inspiring event.

With a relevant theme and a competent speaker, this guest lecture not only enriched the knowledge of the participants but also opened new insights into the connection between toponymy and the linguistic landscape.