Indonesian Literature Department Discusses Language Month Dialogue and Community Service in Maros

MAKASSAR — The Indonesian Literature Department of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Hasanuddin University, discussed two main agendas during a faculty meeting held in the Department Meeting Room (RRJ) on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).

The two agendas were preparations for a language and literature dialogue as part of Language Month celebrations and plans for the second phase of the Community Service Program (PkM), which is scheduled to take place in Maros Regency.

The meeting was led by the Head of the Indonesian Literature Department at FIB Hasanuddin University, Dr. Dra. Muslimat, M.Hum., and attended by lecturers from the Indonesian Literature Department.

During the discussion on the Language Month dialogue, one of the key issues raised was the future of language and literature amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI).

The development of artificial intelligence technology presents both challenges and opportunities for the fields of language and literature. Therefore, the dialogue is expected to provide a forum for discussing the role and future of language and literature amid rapidly evolving technological changes.

In addition to the dialogue, the meeting also discussed preparations for the second phase of the Community Service Program, which is planned to be held in Maros Regency. (*)