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KEARIFAN TEMPATAN

Introduction of Kearifan Tempatan

Local knowledge refers to knowledge and expertise which originate from local and indigenous cultures that have developed over time. Its practices have been absorbed naturally and effortlessly into the local communities. The study on Local Knowledge is aimed at enabling social transformation through a paradigm shift that forefronts local epistemology.

Background of Local Knowledge Study Group in USM

Local Knowledge or Local Wisdom was the brainchild of Professor Tan Sri. Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak and Emeritus Professor Dr. Muhammad Haji Salleh, National Laureate. The Local Knowledge Study Group (LKSG) was established in 2010 on a voluntary basis, whereby the Student Advisory and Development Unit (U3P) of the Student Development Affairs (HEPP) Department was appointed as the Secretariat and centered at H24, Cahaya.

By the end of 2011, Professor Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed, Chairman of the Local Knowledge Group had established a Repository Centre for Local Knowledge at B-10 Building, USM, with Associate Professor Saad Othman as its coordinator. The Repository Centre was set up to document research, information and data, as well as collect working papers pertaining to Local Knowledge for reference and research/teaching-learning purposes.

In early 2016, The Local Knowledge Secretariat relocated to Level 3 of the Toray – USM Building. Known as the Toray USM Knowledge Transfer Centre, this building was originally established to centralize all research programs/projects related to preserving and transferring Local Knowledge under one roof. Now, the Local Knowledge Secretariat is housed under School of the Arts at D29, as part of School of the Arts commitment in promoting and supporting local and indigenous cultures.

Knowledge Sharing

Through the years, LKSG has organized many knowledge sharing activities with the stakeholders namely the community of practitioners, students and agencies that share similar aims at studying the Sustainable values in Local Wisdom and Indigenous Science. Through the LRGS research program, LKSG has succeeded in grooming future talents through Master’s and PhD multidisciplinary research related to different aspects of local wisdom.

Events

Since 2011, the Local Knowledge Study Group (LKSG) has successfully organized a variety of events such as Regional Dialogues, Seminars and Conferences. The events have usually been  on a collaborative basis between LKSG and various partners, such as Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuching Sarawak, Institut Aminuddin Baki Cawangan Kuching Sarawak, Sarawak Convention Bureau, Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching Sarawak, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia, Universitas Langlangbuana (UNLA), Indonesia, Universitas Pasundan (UNPAS), Indonesia, Yayasan Warisan Johor, Kadazandusun Culture Association (KDCA), Prince of Songkhla University (PSU), Thailand, Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Papers presented at the LKSG conferences are published in proceedings, and research books under Penerbit USM, whilst selected papers are published in indexed journals.

Publication

Kearifan Tempatan dan Kelestarian Masa Depan

Kearifan Tempatan dan Kelestarian Masa Depan meneroka perihal ilmu kearifan tempatan tentang amalan memelihara dan mengekalkan warisan budaya, sejarah dan persekitaran semula jadi dengan cara memastikan daya maju dan ketersediaan jangka panjangnya untuk generasi akan datang. Kelestarian dalam warisan adalah penting dan meliputi pemeliharaan budaya, tanggungjawab terhadap alam sekitar dan faedah ekonomi. Prinsip asas kemapanan dalam warisan boleh meningkatkan kesedaran dan penglibatan masyarakat, mencari kegunaan baharu yang mapan untuk warisan, dan melaksanakan amalan mesra alam untuk melindungi persekitaran semula jadi yang berkaitan dengan tapak warisan. Perbincangan yang diketengahkan dapat dilihat sebagai usaha para penyelidik memelihara dan melestarikan ilmu kearifan tempatan. Melalui integrasi ilmu kearifan tempatan dan teknologi, keseimbangan yang mampu memberikan impak positif kepada masyarakat dapat dicapai dan dinikmati serta terus dipelihara untuk masa depan.

Pautan Pembelian Buku


Penerbit USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 USM Pulau Pinang

Seni dan Reka Bentuk dalam Kearifan Tempatan

Buku Seni dan Reka Bentuk dalam Kearifan Tempatan ini meneroka ilmu kearifan tempatan yang menumpukan kepada penggunaan seni dan reka bentuk sebagai medium untuk memulihara seni dan warisan. Seni dan reka bentuk merupakan satu medium yang mengangkat ilmu yang dipindahkan daripada satu generasi kepada satu generasi yang lain dalam budaya yang semakin pudar. Falsafah di sebalik seni dan reka bentuk yang diamalkan daripada turun-temurun membuktikan bahawa ilmu kearifan tempatan ini sangat tinggi dan setanding dengan peredaran budaya masyarakat. Ilmu kearifan tempatan ini merangkumi kebijaksanaan, pengetahuan, kepercayaan, nilai, amalan dan ajaran Melayu dan Nusantara pada masa lalu dan masa kini adalah unik kepada budaya Melayu dan Nusantara dan masyarakat.

Pautan Pembelian Buku


Penerbit USM
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 USM Pulau Pinang

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