The Cultural Anthropology Student Association (KEMANT) organized the “Antro
Jalan-Jalan” event as part of the lead-up to the Ethnophotography Exhibition. This event is a
joint initiative of the Media and Information (Medinfo) and Interests and Talents (Mikat)
divisions. “Antro Jalan-Jalan” is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students
to explore the lives and cultural dynamics of local communities firsthand in the Kali Code area
of Yogyakarta. Students are invited to document social realities and create in-depth visual
narratives centered on the theme of “Third Place.” In anthropology, the concept of “Third
Place” refers to open social spaces that exist between the home and the workplace or school.
The Kali Code area was chosen because, amidst the dense residential neighborhoods, the local
community actively creates various social spaces where they gather and build community.
Examples of these social spaces include coffee shops, angkringan (street food stalls), parks,
and places of worship.

The Antro Jalan-Jalan series will be held in three phases from mid-September through
early October 2026. The first phase began on September 19, 2026, with an opening session and
a presentation on ethnophotography by the course instructor and local figures, followed by
independent field exploration and a brief discussion. The second session took place on
September 26, 2026, focusing on in-depth visual exploration in Kali Code and refining the
themes for the participants’ works. This entire exploration series officially concluded on
October 3, 2026, with an intensive discussion session with the instructor and technical
refinement of photography techniques. During the photography process, participants were
given the freedom to use a variety of photographic devices, ranging from digital cameras and
film cameras to cell phone cameras. After all “Antro Jalan-Jalan” sessions were completed, the
curatorial and artistic teams proceeded to the work alignment phase in October 2026.

The culmination of the entire program is the Ethnophotography Exhibition, scheduled
for November 2026. This exhibition features a unique street exhibition concept that utilizes the
alleys, streets, and lanes around Kali Code as exhibition spaces. In addition to the visual
exhibition, the culminating event will feature a discussion session with faculty advisors, guest
speakers, and the artists themselves to explore the meaning behind the ethnophotographic
works on display. The series of events will conclude with a photo auction aimed at reducing
exhibition waste, with the majority of the proceeds distributed as honoraria to the participating
artists.

Author: Aisyah Alya Muztahid

The Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture held its regular discussion series, entitled “The Dynamics of Javanese Literature in the Media: Creation, Works, and Changes,” on Friday, 25 September 2026. In its September edition, the discussion focused on the theme “Javanese Literature in Radio Broadcasting” and was held in Room 709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) UGM, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB).

For the event, the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture invited Titik Renggani, a senior broadcaster at RRI, theatre practitioner, and Javanese cultural preservationist from Yogyakarta. The event was attended by students from various cohorts of the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, as well as exchange students.

In her presentation, Titik Renggani shared her experience of the presence of literature in radio broadcasting, particularly at RRI. She discussed various aspects related to the creation of literary works, including radio, geguritan (Javanese poetry), radio magazines, features, and other forms, as well as the reading and delivery of literary works through broadcasts and the role of voice actors in broadcasting. She also highlighted various opportunities that can be explored by those interested in radio and the creative industries.

One of the points that attracted the participants’ attention was information about the audience size of RRI Yogyakarta. During the session, Titik Renggani presented data from the RRI Digital application and stated that on the day of the event, Friday, 25 September 2026, RRI Yogyakarta had approximately 208,000 listeners. According to the data she presented, this figure was higher than the audience figures recorded for RRI Jakarta and RRI Surabaya at the time.

Titik Renggani also encouraged students to continue developing their skills and creating works in their respective fields. “If I, as someone who graduated in economics, can continue creating works through broadcasting, including those related to Javanese language and literature, then you should be able to do so as well, because you are studying these fields,” she said.

Following the presentation, the event continued with a discussion session. The discussion was conducted in a serious yet relaxed atmosphere, encouraging participants to actively raise questions. The topics discussed varied, ranging from the process of creating Javanese literary works and the world of broadcasting and RRI to tips for producing engaging and high-quality works.

The discussion provided students with an opportunity to view Javanese literature not only as an object of academic study but also as part of creative practice that can be presented through various media. The experience shared by Titik Renggani demonstrated that radio can serve as a space for Javanese literature to continue to be used, developed, and introduced to the wider public.

Through this discussion, participants gained an overview of the presence and development of Javanese literature in radio and broadcasting. For students, Titik Renggani’s experience also provided insights into opportunities to develop Javanese language and literature through creative media. The discussion further demonstrated that efforts to nguri-uri (‘preserve’) and ngurip-urip (‘keep alive and enliven’) the Javanese language and literature can be pursued through various media so that they remain present and relevant amid the changing times.

Writer: Haryo Untoro

Editor: Haryo Untoro

Yogyakarta, September 2026 — Sri Wahyuningsih, S.S., M.A., a lecturer from the Korean Language and Culture Study Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), presented her research on the development of a Korean–Indonesian bilingual dictionary for EPS-TOPIK learners at the ASIALEX 2026 international conference. The event was held from September 9–11, 2026, at The Jogja Hotel and Convention in Yogyakarta.

Organized by the Agency for Language Development and Cultivation in collaboration with the Asian Association for Lexicography (ASIALEX), the conference brought together lexicography researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the globe.

During the event on September 11, Sri Wahyuningsih presented a paper titled “An Analysis of Nouns in EPS-TOPIK Textbooks: Toward the Development of a Korean–Indonesian Bilingual EPS-TOPIK Dictionary.” Conducted in collaboration with Prof. Kilim Nam of Yonsei University, the study focuses on analyzing nouns in EPS-TOPIK textbooks to serve as a foundation for a Korean–Indonesian bilingual dictionary tailored specifically for prospective Indonesian migrant workers (CPMI) heading to South Korea. Based on the analysis, a total of 3,122 noun types were identified following the data extraction and filtering process.

The findings indicate that the vocabulary in EPS-TOPIK textbooks extends beyond the workplace environment, encompassing everyday life and cultural terminology as well. This suggests that prospective migrant workers require a broad range of vocabulary competence to effectively communicate and adapt while living and working in South Korea.

By analyzing 60 units from the New Standard Korean Textbook for EPS-TOPIK Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 published by HRD Korea, this study marks the initial phase in developing the Korean–Indonesian EPS-TOPIK bilingual dictionary. Beyond providing Indonesian equivalents, the planned dictionary will feature contextual usage examples, collocations, domain labels, vocabulary relevance information, and visual aids for specific lemmas. The development of this dictionary is expected to not only help learners grasp the meaning of words but also understand how this vocabulary is practically applied in everyday life and workplace contexts in South Korea.

Participation in ASIALEX 2026 is anticipated to open avenues for further discussion and collaboration in lexicography, teaching Korean for specific purposes, and the development of learning resources that better meet the needs of prospective Indonesian migrant workers.

Author: Sri Wahyuningsih

YOGYAKARTA – Learning Arabic does not stop at mastering vocabulary and grammar. How the language is learned, and how it is studied as a linguistic phenomenon, are also important parts of Arabic Literature studies. These matters were discussed in a guest lecture by the Arabic Literature Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, with Prof. Dr. Tamer al-Gazawi, a linguistics lecturer from the Faculty of Arts, Suez Canal University, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The event began with opening remarks by Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum., Head of the Arabic Literature Study Program at UGM. The guest lecture offered two topics tailored to students’ levels. Students from the 2026 cohort attended the session “Effective Arabic Learning,” while students from the 2025 and 2024 cohorts attended the session “Arabic Linguistic Studies.”

For the 2026 cohort, the discussion on “Effective Arabic Learning” was part of the process of getting to know how to learn Arabic in greater depth. The session was moderated by Muhammad Najiib Fauzian, an Arabic Literature student from the 2026 cohort. The discussion was concerned not only with language as learning material, but also with how the learning process can be directed to be more effective and suited to learners’ needs.

Meanwhile, students from the 2025 and 2024 cohorts attended the session “Arabic Linguistic Studies,” moderated by Fahma Nafia. In this session, Arabic was positioned as an object of study that can be viewed from a linguistic perspective. The topic gave students room to broaden their understanding of Arabic beyond its everyday use in communication and the material studied in the classroom.

Prof. Tamer’s presence also brought a different academic perspective into the learning space of UGM Arabic Literature students. Through the presentation and discussion, students could interact directly with an academic in the field of linguistics and view Arabic learning and study from a broader point of view. Meetings of this kind also open up opportunities for students to develop curiosity about various linguistic issues.

The guest lecture served as an academic space for UGM Arabic Literature students to connect the knowledge gained in their coursework with perspectives from academics outside the campus environment. Language learning and linguistic study are thus understood not merely as classroom material, but as a continually developing field that can be viewed through diverse approaches.

Author: Indana Zulfa Maulida