Muscat:The sixth international scientific conference on 'Language and Literature in Light of Interdisciplinary Studies' commenced today at Sultan Qaboos University. This three-day event is organized by the College of Arts and Social Sciences and is under the auspices of Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information.
According to Oman News Agency, the conference aims to explore the integration of language, literature, and other scientific and humanities disciplines. It seeks to develop Arabic studies curricula and research tools by combining linguistic and literary heritage with modern knowledge, in alignment with scientific and technological advancements while preserving the uniqueness of Arabic sciences.
Dr. Mohammed Sulaiman Al Omeiri, speaking on behalf of the organizing committee, emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary studies in building cognitive and methodological relationships among scientific fields. This approach allows for a multifaceted examination of phenomena, contributing to the generation of new knowledge that goes beyond the limitations of isolated disciplinary approaches.
The conference includes a visual presentation and a speech by Prof Yahya Bahoun from the University of Ghardaïa in Algeria, who expressed gratitude to Sultan Qaboos University and the conference committees for fostering dialogue and idea exchange. He highlighted the significance of the conference in promoting openness among disciplines and underscored the role of the Arabic language as a nexus for various scientific and technological fields.
The event is set to cover nine themes, including the intersection of interdisciplinary studies with linguistics, pragmatics, semiotics, grammar, morphology, rhetoric, and artificial intelligence. Research papers presented will address topics such as linguistic economy in leadership discourse, cognitive imagery in the thought of Abdulqaher Al Jurjani, and the pragmatics of functional discourse in ancient Arabic heritage.
Incorporating artificial intelligence, discussions will focus on the transformations in literary and linguistic discourse and the interaction between human creativity and automated text production. The conference also aims to enhance research tools in language and literature, foster institutional partnerships, and address the integration of diverse disciplinary theories and concepts in the study of Arabic language and literature.