Background
Abas, Husen was born on September 6, 1934 in Watampone, Indonesia. Son of Haji and Andi (Habiba) Abas.
Abas, Husen was born on September 6, 1934 in Watampone, Indonesia. Son of Haji and Andi (Habiba) Abas.
Bachelor, Hasanuddin U., Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1962; DRS, hasanuddin U., Ujung Pandang, Indonesia, 1965; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Ateneo-PNC Consortium, Manila, Philippines, 1978.
Dean Faculty of Letters, Hasanuddin U., 1971-1975, 83-89; director Language Center, Hasanuddin U., since 1980. Teaching English as a foreign language consultant Oto-Bappenas, Ujung Pandang, 1986-1992, EIUDP-Canadian International Development Agency, Ujung Pandang, 1987-1990.
Fellow Linguistic Society Philippines (life). Member Linguistic Society Indonesia (life), Intellectuals Association Indonesia.
Married Andi Fatmah Dulung, July 30, 1965. Children: Pangeran Abdu, Sultan Arnas, Baron Lawalinga, Ratu Deaniar, Maharani Agrivita, Imelda Hermelinda.