The Language Training Center was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Faculty of Letters, Faculty of Cultural Sciences at the time, by the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Soeroso H. Prawirohardjojo. This institution was formed based on the awareness of the importance of foreign languages in the world of education and profession.   

Before changing its name to Language Center, this institution was called SELTU (Staff English Language Training Unit). The name was created by Drs. Soegondo, Dean of the Faculty of Letters and the first coordinator of the Language Center, and Ken Moody from the British Council. However, SELTU does not only provide English courses, but also other foreign language courses. It is run under the supervision of the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the British Council. 

In 1988, SELTU changed its name to Language Training Center and was under the auspices of the Graduate Faculty. This name change was based on the commitment of UGM Rector, Professor Koesnadi Hardjasoemantri (1985-l990) to expand the scope and streamline the language training offered by the university to UGM staff, non UGM staff, and the general public. 

Currently, the Language Center is housed by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. In global learning, the center is committed and focused on improving language skills and cultural understanding. This is in line with the 4th point of SDGs, namely Quality Education. In addition, by collaborating with other language institutions, such as the British Council, IDP, and so on, the Language Training Center realizes its commitment by implementing SDGs point 17, namely Partnerships to Achieve Goals.

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Yogyakarta, December 14, 2024 – The Student Association of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Student Family (HMJ Kamastawa) Study Program. Literature, and Javanese Culture held a big year-end deliberation to read out all the accountability sheets (LPJ) of the events that had been carried out in the 2024/2025 period, agreeing on the Basic Bylaws (ADRT), and determining the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2025/2026 period. The event took place in room 709 Soegondo Building from 08.00 WIB to 17.00 WIB.

Presidium of the Great Deliberation of HMJ Kamastawa

The event was opened by Nadiffa Setya (class of 2023) as Master of Ceremony followed by singing Indonesia Raya and Gadjah Mada Hymn, followed by remarks by the Head of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum. and Kamastawa Advisor, Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A. who attended the event online. The discussion of LPJ and ADRT was led by Saktia Hidayah (class of 2022) as the first presidium, Haryo Untoro (class of 2022) as the second presidium, and Dhiny Maulina (class of 2022) as the notetaker. 

Atmosphere of HMJ Kamastawa’s Great Deliberation

The first discussion began with the reading of accountability sheets (LPJ) for several activities that have been carried out by HMJ Kamastawa such as Gugur Gunung, Abhiseka Kramasisya and Temu Budaya Nusantara. The LPJ was read by the chief executive of each event. Then continued with the reading of the LPJ of each division of HMJ Kamastawa, which is:

– Chairman

– Vice Chair

– Secretary

– Treasurer

– Human Resources Division (HR)

– Public Relations and Organization Division (RPO)

– Social Society Division (Sosmas)

– Media and Information Division (Medinfo)

– Scientific Division

– Entrepreneurship and Logistics Division (Kewirugistik)

– Interest and Talent Division (Mikat)

The event was paused with a prayer break and lunch. Followed by a discussion about the election of the new chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2025/2026 period. There were three candidates proposed, namely M. Rafi Nur Fauzy, Fega Achillea Maydena, and Dwiyan Teguh Darmawan, all three of whom are students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program class of 2023. The three of them read the vision and mission that will be held for one period. After reading the vision and mission, entering the question and answer session, each candidate received questions from the chairman and several members of HMJ Kamastawa. Then continued with the deliberation session, with the deliberation of all participants, Dwiyan Teguh Darmawan was determined as the Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2025/2026 period. The discussion of the determination of the chairman of HMJ Kamastawa ended the entire series of Great Deliberation events. The Great Conference was closed with a group photo documentation session.

Elected Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2025 Period

Deliberation teaches students to socialize with others, communicate, and express opinions. It is hoped that with this deliberation, students will be able to learn to organize well and carry out their responsibilities.

In order to strengthen collaboration and exchange experiences in managing student organization activities, the Cultural Anthropology Student Family of Gadjah Mada University (KEMANT UGM) conducted a comparative study to the Social Anthropology Student Family of Diponegoro University (KAWAN UNDIP), Semarang. This activity took place on October 14, 2024 and was attended by dozens of participants from KEMANT UGM.

This comparative study was not just for fun or sightseeing. However, the main purpose of this activity is to strengthen relations between student organizations from both universities, exchange information related to the superior work programs of each student association, exchange stories about practices in student organization management, especially in the scope of student empowerment and community service, and classroom learning curriculum.

The series of comparative study events began with a warm welcome from the host, namely the head of the UNDIP KAWAN student association, which was then followed by an introduction to the organizational structure and work programs of each division. After that, the speech was continued by the chairman of the KEMANT UGM student association who also introduced the organizational structure and work program of each division.

The activity continued with gathering per division and discussing. In this session, the same divisions in both associations were brought together to exchange information. In addition, introductions were also made more in-depth, such as telling stories related to hobbies, favorite foods, and exchanging contacts that are expected to continue communication in the future.

After the discussion session, the next agenda was lunch and continued with mini games guided by the KEMANT UGM PSDM division. All participants followed the games happily and full of laughter. Activities that can bond and increase intimacy between associations.

With the spirit of collaboration, the activity ended with a group photo in front of UNDIP’s iconic statue, the white horse statue.

[Public Relation Faculty of Cultural Science, Editor: Sandya Kirani]

There is a viral song or Javanese song on social media entitled “Lela Ledhung”, this song is very much performed or used as a backsound for a video. Lela Ledhung is a song created by Markasan. The song was intended by Markasan as a lullaby, which later became quite popular in the post-independence period of the Republic of Indonesia. Lela Ledung went viral because of the Yogyakarta Royal Orchestra’s performance at the 2024 State Sovereignty Day Concert. Lela Ledhung, which has a pelog tune, was arranged by ML. Widyoyitnowaditro (Joko Suprayitno, S. Sn., M. Sn.) into an orchestra format nicely. 

Lela Ledhung is one example of a Javanese dolanan song. Tembang dolanan Jawa is a type of traditional song that is full of cultural values. Known as songs that are often played in children’s games, tembang dolanan contain deep philosophies that not only teach moral values, but also preserve local wisdom through music. Tembang dolanan is an important part of the Javanese musical tradition, involving memorable wordplay and tones. The language used in tembang dolanan is simple and easy to pronounce, referring to Winarti (2010) tembang dolanan shows several language functions as a means of communication in Javanese.

Based on Winarti’s research. D (2010) in the Widyaparwa Scientific Journal of Language and Literature on Dolanan Song Lyrics as a Form of Javanese Language Communication, several language functions exist in the song Lela Ledhung, which is:

•  Regulatory function

The song Lela Ledhung has a regulatory function located in the lyrics “Cep menenga aja pijer nangis” which means to tell someone, because basically this regulatory function is characterized by the use of command words.

• Interaction function

Interaction words are often found in dolanan songs such as greetings and questions, such as in the lyrics “Anakku sing ayu rupane” which is a greeting for her beautiful-faced child.

• Personal function

Personal functions usually show about themselves, for example showing beautiful traits for their own children.

• Heuristic function

It is the use of language to gain knowledge and is educational in nature, for example “Dadia wanita utama” and “Dadia pendekaring bangsa”.

• Imaginative function

Giving ideas that are imaginative and imaginary, as in the lyrics “Kae bulane ndadari kaya ndhas buta nggilani” gives the imagination that the moon is big like a buta or giant.

• Informative Function

Many dolanan songs use language that contains information, giving statements or explaining something. An example in the song Lela Ledhung is found in the lyrics that if you become the main person, you can raise the degree and name of your parents.

• Poetic Function

A song created must contain elements of beauty in it, such as the use of rhyme and certain language styles or diction, for example “Tak emban slendhang bathik kawung” followed by “Yen nangis mundhak gawe confused” has the same rhyme “ung”.

The functions in Lela Ledhung also apply to other dolanan songs. Although the language used is simple, dolanan songs have many functions and values in them, which can provide teaching and lessons for social life. With the spirit of cultural preservation, Javanese dolanan songs are not only entertainment, but also an effective medium to convey noble teachings that are still relevant for modern life today.

Reference

Winarti, D. (2010). Lirik Lagu Dolanan Sebagai Salah Satu Bentuk Komunikasi Berbahasa Jawa: Analisis Fungsi. Widyaparwa, 38(1), 1-12.

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[Public Relation Faculty of Cultural Science UGM, Editor: Sandya Kirani]