THEME: LITERATURE AND THE HUMANITIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES
This conference is organised in honour of Prof. Atta Gyamfi Britwum, one of the pioneers of the Department in recognition of his long service and the quality of his contribution towards the advancement of the Department.
The three-day conference organised under the theme: Literature and the Humanities in the 21st Century: Interdisciplinary Perspectives brings together some of the best brains in the Humanities across the sub-region to examine issues relating to the theme.
It will be climaxed by a round-table discussion and an interaction with Prof. A. G. Britwum who has dedicated his life’s work to the promotion of literature in particular and the Humanities in general.
Activities
Wednesday 13th March 2019 Opening Ceremony and Parallel Sessions
Opening Ceremony 8:30 am
Parallel Sessions 11:30 am
Thursday 14th March 2019 Parallel Sessions and Campus Tour
Parallel Sessions 8:30 am
Campus Tour and Excursion 2: 00 pm
Friday 15th March 2019 Round-Table Discussion and time with Prof. Atta Gyamfi Britwum
Round-Table Discussion 9:00 am
Closing Ceremony 1:30 pm
Conference Dinner 6:00 pm
Round-table Discussants
- Prof Lawrence K Owusu-Ansah - Former Dean, School of Graduate Studies University of Cape Coast
- Prof. Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang - Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Coast and Minister of Education
- Mr. Kwesi Pratt Junior - Journalist and Editor-In-Chief, The Insight Newspaper
- Prof. Victor K Yankah - Former Head, Department of Theatre and Films Studies University of Cape Coast