Yogyakarta, 18 July 2024 – A total of 12 students of the UGM French Language and Literature Study Program participated in a summer course program or what is familiarly called cours d’été held by a native intern lecturer, Zoé Deloye. This program is a collaboration between UGM native internship lecturer and UNY native internship lecturer, Manon and lasts for 25 days, from June 21 to July 18.

The culminating event was a theater performance with the theme of childhood memories and human senses. 5 groups of UGM and UNY students performed a very enjoyable drama. Some were about meditation to memories of a mother figure. Then the event was closed with a warm meal together.

Yogyakarta, August 28, 2024 – The French Studies Student Association (HMSP) of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a movie screening of “Hiroshima, Mon Amour” (1969) at IFI-LIP Yogyakarta.

Francinéma is one of the work programs of the interest and talent department of HMSP. This activity aims to introduce the culture of francophone countries through film screenings. This French-language movie screening activity is carried out regularly. Movie watching activities are also usually followed by a brief discussion about the movie shown.

On this occasion, HMSP collaborated with HI-Cine, the film club of UGM International Relations study program students. This activity was held at the Auditorium of IFI-LIP Yogyakarta by screening one of the masterpieces of French cinema “Hiroshima, Mon Amour” released in 1969 by director Alain Resnais. This activity received high enthusiasm with the participation of more than 100 spectators.

On Thursday, September 25, 2024, the Japanese Language and Culture study program welcomed guest lecturers from Padjadjaran University. The arrival of the lecturer from Padjadjaran University was related to the implementation of a joint lecture on the topic of Onomatopoeia.

The lecturers from Padjadjaran University, consisting of lecturers from the Sundanese Literature and Japanese Literature study programs, shared their research progress on the topic of Strengthening Understanding of Japanese Onomatopoeia through Website-Based Utilization of Local Wisdom (Sundanese) to students and lecturers of the Japanese Language and Culture study program.

In the project, lecturers from Sundanese Literature and Japanese Literature of Padjadjaran University are trying to develop a dictionary of Japanese onomatopoeia that can be found in Sundanese. The dictionary is still made in Indonesian-Japanese with of course an explanation of the meaning of the onomatopoeia. The existence of the Sundanese equivalent is to facilitate the understanding of the meaning of onomatopoeia for Japanese language learners, in this case Sundanese Japanese language learners. Then, the lecturer from Padjadjaran University also explained their plan to include pictures or visualizations of onomatopoeia in the dictionary to make it easier to understand the meaning of onomatopoeia. This project was carried out with the hope of facilitating the understanding of Japanese onomatopoeia through its equivalent in the local language. The lecturer from Japanese Language and Culture agreed to this because they often encounter cases where students find it easier to find equivalents and understand the meaning of onomatopoeia in the local language than in Indonesian.

At the end of the lecture session, the lecturer of Japanese Language and Culture gave a suggestion to attract Japanese Literature study programs in various universities spread throughout the region in order to increase the variety of equivalents in the local language of each region. In addition, there was an input to create a website so that the public can also participate in the development of the dictionary because it does not rule out the emergence of new onomatopoeias. This activity was then closed with a group photo session.

Author: Valentina Pramahita Iswari

Editor: Yulia Agustiani

On 2nd of October 2024, at Soegondo Building Auditorium, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was honored to receive a visit from students of SMAN 2 Kuta Selatan. This activity aims to provide insight into the excellence of FIB UGM and explain the career prospects for graduates.

In the event, representatives of undergraduate and postgraduate students of FIB UGM shared their experiences and reasons why they chose this faculty. Aisyah Riska, a graduate student majoring in Linguistics, revealed that her initial interest came from the many renowned linguistic experts who teach at the Faculty. “This faculty has experienced and well-known lecturers in their fields, which is certainly an added value for us as students,” said Aisyah.

Meanwhile, Sandya Kirani, an undergraduate student from Anthropology department, added that the Faculty is ranked first in Indonesia and around 50th in the world. “I feel proud to be able to study at this highly reputable faculty. This is an important consideration for me in choosing a major,” she explained.

The event also discussed job prospects for graduates of FIB UGM. Many alumni have successfully pursued careers as ambassadors, translators, lecturers, and CEOs in the tourism sector. This shows that education at FIB UGM is not only qualified, but also relevant to the needs of the current world of work.

In the context of international cooperation, FIB UGM also establishes partnerships with various institutions abroad. This cooperation includes student exchange programs, joint research, and international seminars, which certainly enrich students’ learning experience. Hopefully, this visit can provide inspiration and motivation for them in determining their next educational steps.

Yogyakarta, October 1, 2024 – SMAN 4 Malang held a visit to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Monday, October 1, 2024, from 09.00 to 11.00 WIB. This activity took place in the Auditorium of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, 7th floor of Soegondo Building, Yogyakarta, and was attended by hundreds of 12th grade students who were enthusiastic to dig deeper information about higher education, especially in the field of cultural sciences.

The event began with opening remarks from representatives of SMAN 4 Malang teachers, who conveyed the purpose and objectives of their visit. After these remarks, the Faculty provided an overview of the study programs and various academic activities. The students were very interested in the explanation of study opportunities at UGM, which is one of the leading universities in Indonesia.

In the question and answer session, the students asked various questions that showed their interest and desire to continue their education. One of the questions that arose was about new student admission pathways, especially academic and non-academic achievement pathways. The faculty explained that there are several pathways that students can follow, including the achievement pathway which provides opportunities for those who have excellence in certain fields.

Students also asked about the availability of scholarships at UGM. Known for its diverse scholarship programs, the Faculty of Humanities ensures that there are many options for outstanding students and those in need of financial support. The next question related to the Single Tuition Payment (UKT) was also highlighted. The faculty explained that UGM applies a fair UKT system, based on the economic ability of students and their families. 

The event was closed with advice from SMAN 4 Malang alumni who are now studying at UGM. The alumni shared valuable experiences about life on campus, challenges faced, and tips for achieving success in college. His inspiring story provided additional motivation for the students to pursue their dreams. With this visit, it is hoped that students of SMAN 4 Malang can better understand the steps that need to be taken to continue their education in college, and achieve the dreams they dream of.