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A Mexican Research Professor’s Visit to the Pradangga of English Literature (Prasasti) UGM

News Release Tuesday, 14 May 2024

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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.

 

Bringing in a Guest Lecturer from America: UGM’s Master’s Program in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Updates Globalization Issues

News Release Tuesday, 14 May 2024

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The Master’s Program in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies, in collaboration with the Master’s Program in American Studies, hosted a guest lecture by Professor Carla Jones, Ph.D., from America on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and an expert in globalization. The lecture was also attended by Professor Dr. Ida Rochani Adi, S.U., a professor of American Studies, as well as students from both programs.

Professor Carla addressed current issues related to the increasing strength of globalization. She mentioned that globalization has several impacts, including homogeneity and cultural chaos. Homogeneity refers to the similarity of social backgrounds that form the basis of group formation. This arises when cultures are influenced by shared ideas and media. The adverse effect of globalization is cultural chaos, which creates confusion and its own set of challenges. Therefore, as academics, we have an obligation to preserve our cultural identity so it is not eroded by the progress of civilization.

 

Master’s Student in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies Achieves Highest GPA in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada

News Release Tuesday, 14 May 2024

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A student from the Master’s Program in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies at UGM, Rafika Fidlaty Zulfa, achieved the highest GPA in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. This marks a new accomplishment for the Master’s Program in Middle Eastern Cultural Studies, which received direct appreciation from the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Gadjah Mada University, Dr. Nur Saktiningrum, M.Hum. As an outstanding student, Rafika was given the opportunity to deliver a speech at the graduation ceremony in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

In her speech, representing the graduates, she expressed gratitude to the lecturers and staff who have played a significant role in educating the students. She emphasized that becoming an alumnus is not a finish line but a starting gate for facing life in the real world. UGM alumni must uphold the values of Pancasila. Equipped with the knowledge from their studies, UGM alumni are sure to compete globally, both nationally and internationally.

 

Stepping Towards Success: The Inspirational Story of Evelyn in Seizing Career Opportunities

News Release Thursday, 2 May 2024

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As time passes, the world of work continues to evolve and demands bravery and resilience from individuals striving for success within it. This was experienced by Evelyn, a student majoring in English Literature, who aimed to pursue a career amidst an increasingly competitive landscape.

Her experience taught many lessons about navigating career opportunities wisely. “I applied towards the last day, on December 14, and the official closing was on the 16th,” she stated confidently. However, at that time, she was still unsure which companies to target. Carefully, she chose positions that aligned with her interests.

After submitting her applications, she waited with hope for interview calls from the companies she applied to. Unexpectedly, she received invitations for psychological tests and interviews at PT United Tractors Tbk, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk, on December 28.

“The selection process at UT was so fast,” she recalled, reminiscing about the moment. “The interview and psychological tests were conducted on the 28th, and I received a job offer on the 30th.” Without hesitation, she accepted the offer from UT without waiting any longer.

At UT, she was placed in the People Management division. Here, she was involved in research on the company’s human resource management system. Projects she undertook at the beginning of her internship, such as submitting papers for international conferences on knowledge management and creating learning modules for the UTSmart application, were her initial steps in making a mark in the working world.

Not only that, she also utilized her spare time by joining as a part-time social media specialist at UT, assisting in creating engaging content for the company’s social media.

“In fact, at UT itself, there is a department looking for people skilled in English literature,” she said. “The English Literacy department, which is part of People Management, is responsible for creating English learning modules for permanent employees at UT and providing English language training.”

This success story teaches us that career opportunities can come from various directions. With the courage to explore opportunities, the persistence to pursue dreams, and the adaptability to changes, one can reach the pinnacle of success in their career, as experienced by Evelyn.

Open Seminar on Dissertation Research Results – Prima Dona Hapsari: The Movement of Rereading Balinese Lontar Manuscripts

News Release Monday, 29 April 2024

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On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Department of Anthropology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, specifically within the doctoral program in Anthropology, held an open seminar on the results of a PhD dissertation research in Anthropology. This seminar served as the final presentation before presenting the full results of the dissertation. The event took place at Soegondo Building, 7th floor, at 13:00 WIB and was attended by Prof. Dr. Paschalis Maria Laksono, M.A. as the supervising professor, Prof. Dr. Bambang Hudayana, M.A., Dr. Elan Lazuardi, S.Ant, M.A., and the students. The dissertation seminar was reviewed by Dr. Pande Made Kutanegara, M.Si., Dr. Mohamad Yusuf, M.A., Dr. Sita Hidayah, S.Ant, M.A. The dissertation research conducted by Prima Dona Hapsari was carried out in Dukuh Penaban, Karangasem, Bali. The focus of this dissertation was to examine Balinese lontar manuscripts from an anthropological perspective. The research aimed to explore the emergence, development, factors, and actors influencing the existence of Balinese lontar manuscripts.

According to Prima Dona Hapsari’s presentation, reading lontar manuscripts has been a tradition in Bali’s customary villages. However, nowadays, some people are beginning to abandon this practice due to certain lontar manuscripts being prohibited from being read by the general public. Despite this, lontar manuscripts are still recited during Ngaben ceremonies to ensure that everyone can hear the ritual even if not everyone understands it, as these texts are considered ritual experiences rather than memorization material. However, there is now a movement to reread Balinese lontar manuscripts emerging from both the Triwangsa (Brahmana, Kesatria, Waisya) and Jaba (intellectual group outside the caste system in Bali) groups.

Chronologically, in 2013, the emergence of the Bali Language Care Activists forced the inclusion of Balinese language into the 2013 curriculum. This step was taken to ensure that students could at least be introduced to lontar manuscripts. It is also stated that important actors influencing the existence of Balinese lontar manuscripts include the Bendesa of Dukuh Penaban and Penedun customary villages, as well as the readers of Balinese lontar manuscripts.

After the presentation, there were several responses from discussants and supervising professors. One of them was from Prof. Dr. Paschalis Maria Laksono, M.A., who focused on the content of the dissertation. He stated that the dissertation is an excellent example for future anthropology studies. “This writing actually aligns with the questions in the last presidential debate about culture, that the condition of community destruction due to village tourism,” he continued. In that debate, the question was raised about what policy would be taken to make the community responsive. According to Prof. Dr. Paschalis Maria Laksono, M.A., the answer to this question can be found in this dissertation. He emphasized that this situation represents a cultural murder. “For example, in the Ngaben ceremony, which should be described in more detail. Because within it, there is an anti-structure where the presence of lontar, which I feel is specifically placed in Ngaben, gives rise to a responsive community,” Prof. Dr. Paschalis Maria Laksono, M.A. concluded.

Author: Bonifacius Edo Wisnu Waskita