Friday, February 23, 2024 – The French Studies Student Association of UGM held a Handover event from the management of the 2023 period to the new management of the 2024 period. The event took place at the Soegondo Auditorium and started at 11:00 WIB moments after the Student Gathering event was over. This event is in accordance with SDGs point number 4, namely Quality Education. The event was led by two Masters of Ceremony from the new management, Ajeng and Aurell.

There are several agendas on today’s Handover of Position. The first was a speech from the Chairperson of the French Language and Literature Study Program, Madame Dr. Hayatul Cholsy, S.S., M.Hum followed by the final speech from the Chairperson of HMSP Period 2023, Catharina Maida Muhamartha. Furthermore, there was a symbolic event of Handover of Position in the form of releasing the corsa from each Daily Management of the 2023 Period which was then given and worn by the Daily Management of the 2024 Period.

The symbolic event started from the Chairman of HMSP and ended with the Interest and Talent Department. After that, the Executive Board of the 2023 Period was invited to sit back down and the new Executive Board remained standing in front of the Auditorium podium to then take the Oath and Promise led by the Head of the Study Program. After the reading of the Oath and Promise, the event was closed with a prayer. Before leaving the Auditorium, the Executive Board for the 2023 and 2024 Periods and the Head of the Study Program took a group photo on the Auditorium podium. The event ended at 11.30 WIB.

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On Thursday, April 25th 2024, Ms. Alfiana, a lecturer from the Korean language and culture major, presented her paper titled “The social economic background of Indonesian students and their determining factor to study in Korea” in the Daegu University Center for Multiculturalism and Social Policy’s (DU CMSP) colloquium. The colloquium was attended by multidisciplinary educational professors and researchers who showed their interest in Korean studies in Indonesia by asking numerous questions despite the lack of research in both countries.

Currently, research on Korean studies is dominated by Korean language-related topics. But unfortunately, compared to the Southeast Asia region’s countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand, the number of research studies was left behind. Thus, DU CMSP welcomes the new path of research collaboration with the Faculty of Cultural Science (FIB) at UGM and offers a research collaboration agreement. The agreement was signed by DU CMSP’s chief, Prof. Yun Jae Woon, after a colloquium, and later signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Science, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S. Sos, and M. Si in Indonesia. This collaborative research agreement expects to build strong cooperation between two institutions and boost the number of research publications in Indonesia and Korea, especially those related to Korean studies. Research and publications in the long term have a role to play in offering problem resolutions for some current issues in Korea, such as inequality among immigrants, which becomes the world’s sustainable development goal number 10, to reduce inequality. 

The lecture continued to the next day, April 26th 2024, at the 2024 DCU CMS ASKA DU CMSP Joint International Conference, which was held at Daegu Catholic University in Gyeongsan City, Korea. A representative of UGM, Ms. Alfiana, was given a chance to open the first term by presenting her research, “The culture shock and reverse culture shock among Indonesian exchange students: focusing on UGM students.” The joint international conference between the Center of Multicultural Society of Daegu Catholic University, the Association for the Studies of Korean Living Abroad, and the Center for Multiculturalism and Social Policy has opened up chances for Korean students and professors to understand the condition of Indonesian exchange students in Korea. Some students from UGM also listened to the lecturers by zoom. In the future, it is expected to hold a joint international conference in Indonesia. 

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Yogyakarta, April 16, 2024 – The Center for Language Studies (Pusat Bahasa) at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), proudly organized the inaugural event for the English Academic of Purposes (EAP) program, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas). The occasion marked the commencement of the EAP program tailored for the recipients of the DXHR (Development of Exhaustive Human Resources) scholarship under Bappenas’ Pusbindiklatren for the year 2024.

The distinguished ceremony, held at the FIB UGM premises, was graced by the presence of esteemed personalities from both academia and governmental institutions. Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si, the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM, inaugurated the event. His presence and support underscored the significance of fostering academic excellence and international collaboration in Indonesia’s educational landscape.

Accompanying Prof. Setiadi was Mr. Wignyo Adiyoso, S.Sos, MA, Ph.D., the Head of Pusbindiklatren Bappenas, along with his team and the entire cohort of prospective scholars. Mr. Pandu Pradana, representing Pusbindiklatren Bappenas, delivered insightful presentations, elucidating the program’s objectives, scheme, and anticipated outcomes. 

The EAP program stands as a testament to Indonesia’s commitment to nurturing a cadre of highly skilled professionals equipped with proficient English language abilities and academic prowess. Participants of this program are slated to embark on a transformative educational journey, commencing with the first year of Master’s studies within Indonesia. This phase of their academic pursuit is generously funded by the Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/Bappenas.

However, the program’s scope extends beyond national borders. Following the completion of their initial year, participants will have the invaluable opportunity to further their studies at one of our esteemed partner universities in Japan. This subsequent year of study will be supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), facilitating not only academic enrichment but also fostering cross-cultural exchanges and international cooperation.

The EAP program encapsulates the spirit of collaboration, excellence, and global engagement. It serves as a beacon of hope for the future, wherein talented individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully to Indonesia’s development trajectory while forging lasting bonds with the global community. As we celebrate the inauguration of this transformative initiative, we look forward to witnessing the remarkable achievements and contributions of its participants in the years to come.

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Last Sunday (17/3/2024), the English Literature student activity, namely the English Literature Pradangga or often known as Prasasti Club received a visit from Dr. Antonio Guerra Arias, a research professor and creator with a specialist field of ethnodrama studies from the Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua. The visit took place at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada, accompanied by the Head of the English Literature Program, Dr. Adi Sutrisno, M.A. and a retired English Literature lecturer who is also an arts activist, Dr. Eddy Pursubaryanto, Dip.TESL, M.Hum.

The purpose of Dr. Antonio Guerra Arias’ visit was to explore and understand the art of drama performance, especially Javanese Puppetry. Dr. Antonio Guerra Arias believes that the art of drama performance in Indonesia and in Mexico has similarities, namely the stories presented in drama performances are still strongly related to rituals and mystical things. In his research entitled “Shadows of Little Mexico”, Dr. Antonio intends to collaborate the story in his homeland with the Mahabharata story in Indonesia in a puppetry show.

During the visit, Dr. Adi Sutrisno, M.A. and Dr. Eddy Pursubaryanto, Dip.TESL, M.Hum. invited Dr. Antonio to watch the weekly practice of Prasasti which was held at the Margono building of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. While listening to the music, Dr. Antonio had a conversation with the teacher and composer of the songs performed by the club, Nanang Karbito, M. Sn. The conversation was about the art of Javanese puppetry and the stories behind it. 

Currently, Dr. Antonio still needs the help of experts in the field of Javanese art, especially Javanese puppetry. For colleagues who are experts in this field, you can contact him via email address tony_war@hotmail.com and WhatsApp number +62 823-3383-6437.