Conference Series from Bingöl University Development Foundation
At the first meeting of the monthly event series, launched with the participation of university and national education institutions, the transformative power of art and literature was discussed.
The first of the monthly Science, Culture, and Art conferences implemented by the Bingöl University Development Foundation was held with high participation, putting the relationship between art and society on the table.
The Beginning of the Conference Series
The first of the monthly Science, Culture, and Art conferences initiated under the leadership of the Bingöl University Development Foundation was realized with intensive participation from many institutions, primarily the university and national education.
At the first gathering held, current issues in the fields of art and literature and their societal reflections were presented to the participants.
The Role of Art and Literature
The main topic of the conference, which saw participation from many institutions especially the university and national education, was determined as The Place of Art and Literature in Social Life.
Speaking at the conference, Prof. Dr. Koçin made important evaluations, emphasizing that those who want to change society must first change literature.
A Tool Transforming Society
Prof. Dr. Koçin stated that art and literature are not merely fields resorted to for entertainment or expressing emotions, but are also important tools that transform society.
In his speech, he drew attention to the critical role of art and literature in transforming and developing societies.
Eight Main Headings
Prof. Dr. Koçin presented the main text of the conference to the participants under eight main headings and explained the importance of these areas in detail.
Among the headings presented were important items such as art being the mirror of society, possessing the quality of a weapon of struggle, and creating a common memory.
Culture and Identity Formation
Stating that art and literature protect faith and culture, provide inspiration, and nourish the soul, the expert name noted that these fields provide individuals with a social environment.
He expressed that these disciplines, which give an identity to a person or society, also directly contribute to character formation in individuals.
Education and Future Generations
It was emphasized that these fields, which harbor the elements of informing, educating, and entertaining together in personal and social development, should not be neglected.
The reality that societies unable to produce their own works of art will leave their future generations at the mercy of foreign cultures was underscored.
Question and Answer Session
At the end of the conference, which took place with intense interest and participation, a question-and-answer session was also included with the participation of the audience.
The event concluded with the answering of questions posed by the participants regarding the subject.