On Tuesday, 22nd of August 2023, the Post Graduate Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at the esteemed University of Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted an Open Examination for the Doctoral Promotion of M. Yuseano Kardiansyah. The event marked the culmination of M. Yuseano Kardiansyah’s extensive research and studies, as he presented his dissertation titled “Literature of Indonesian-English Translation: A Study of Cultural Production in Postcolonial Space.”
The dissertation delved into the fascinating topic of investigating the production practices of Indonesian literary works into English, specifically examining the ways in which these translations were “politically” carried out by literary agents of Indonesian-English translation within the mediation space. M. Yuseano Kardiansyah’s research thus sheds light on the complex and nuanced processes involved in translating literature across different cultural contexts, particularly in the aftermath of colonialism.
Overall, M. Yuseano Kardiansyah’s work is a testament to the importance of understanding the cultural production and dissemination of literature, as well as the ways in which language and translation intersect with issues of power and politics. Through his detailed and insightful analysis, he has made a significant contribution to the field of literary translation studies, and his dissertation is sure to be an invaluable resource for scholars and practitioners alike.
