The Luis de Leon, OSA Institute advances research and innovation in indigenous knowledge, cultural expressions, literary heritage, and creative industries to preserve, promote, and sustainably develop local culture and the arts.
1. Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Sustainability
Supports research on indigenous traditions, heritage preservation, rituals, oral narratives, and cultural resilience.
Expected Outputs: Ethnographic studies, Community co-created documentation, Cultural safeguarding programs
2. Literary Arts and Philippine Languages
Focuses on creative writing, literary criticism, regional literature (Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Cebuano), and translation studies.
Expected Outputs: Creative manuscripts or anthologies, Literary workshops, Critical essays or reviews
3. Professorial Chair in Creative Industries and Cultural Innovation
Promotes artistic entrepreneurship, cultural product development, design thinking for heritage goods, and creative economy strategies.
Expected Outputs: Creative industry surveys, Prototype cultural products, Festivals, exhibitions, or showcases
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