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Public Lecture “Problematic Grammar of Old Javanese” with Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum.
Uncategorized Monday, 11 September 2023
(Image: Public Lecture Poster)
Yogyakarta – The Javanese Literature Study Program at Gadjah Mada University has conducted a public lecture entitled Old Javanese Grammatical Problems. In this public lecture, the Javanese Literature Study Program presented expert speakers, namely Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., a retired lecturer in Javanese Literature at UGM. This activity is open to all UGM academicians and will be held on Thursday (11/11) through Zoom Meeting.
(Image: Zoom Meeting Footage)
This public lecture activity also presented one of UGM Javanese Literature lecturers with the same subject focus as the speaker (regarding Old Javanese), namely Nurmalia Habibah, S.S. M.A., as moderator. Complete with one Javanese Literature student, Enjang Prasetyo Wening, as Master of Ceremony (MC).
"The problematic Old Javanese grammar is Old Javanese grammar which still creates problems," said Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum.
Following the title raised, Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., explained in detail the problems that arise in Old Javanese grammar. The problem with this Old Javanese grammar is that everyone's understanding is not always the same and tends to be different. The problem also lies in the syntax or sentence structure. Mastery of Old Javanese grammar will support anyone who studies and understands Old Javanese texts, especially parwa texts.
Comments and explanations regarding Old Javanese grammar were explained in a clear and detailed manner, supported by the material he had prepared. An example is regarding the phonology of Old Javanese. The different phonemic signs in the letters that explain the reading of Old Javanese also have different meanings. This is what makes Old Javanese a little difficult. He also said that reading accuracy in Old Javanese was necessary so that there would be no misperceptions of meaning.
After Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., finished explaining everything and the session was opened by the moderator. The question and answer session lasted interactively until the end of the event. Public lectures are held for two full hours, from 01.00 pm to 03.00 pm WIB.
Meanwhile, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., as Chair of the Javanese Literature Study Program who was also present at this public lecture expressed his gratitude to the resource persons, moderators, MC, and colleagues who had attended, and hoped that anyone who attended the public lecture could gain useful knowledge and more insight, and be more interested in the field of Old Javanese, because this field requires experts and must be studied seriously due to its more difficult level. He also conveyed his hopes to Drs. Suharto Mangkusudarmo, M.Hum., so that he can assist in guiding Javanese Literature students, especially in understanding Old Javanese.
“Hope you guys find something useful. Hopefully, you will have more insight and then be more interested in this field," said Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum.
Author: Vighna R. Hernawan
ABHISEKA KRAMASIYA 2022: NYAWIJI, NGURI-URI, & MIGUNANI
Uncategorized Monday, 10 October 2022
Abhiseka Kramasisya is back as an annual activity of the Javanese Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). This activity was held from Saturday to Sunday (01/10/2022 - 02/10/2022) at Wisma Gadjah Mada, Kali Urang, Gunung Kidul/Sleman, Yogyakarta. The purpose of the Abhiseka Kramasisya series is to be an inaugural event for new students and to be part of the Javanese Literature Student Family Department Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa).
A total of 51 new students from the 2022 Javanese Literature Study Program participated in Abhiseka Kramasisya 2022 with the theme "Nyawiji, Nguri-uri, and Migunani". The theme reflects the hope that after this event, Javanese Literature students can remain united in a family spirit, work together in various jobs, be useful for themselves and the environment, and can study, introduce, and preserve Indonesian culture, especially Javanese culture.
Before the Kramasisya Abhiseka series began, the 2022 students were divided into four groups at the technical meeting, namely the Kulawu, Kurantil, Julungwangi, and Marakeh groups. The names are part of the Javanese pawukon. The participants were also given both individual and group assignments.
On the first day, registration was held from 14.00 to 14.30 at Wisma Gadjah Mada. New students were then introduced to the sundries of HMJ Kamastawa and attended a talk show with two alumni of the Javanese Literature Study Program, namely R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A., a lecturer at the UGM Javanese Literature Study Program, and I Made Christian Wiranata Rediana, a Javanese art performer. In the talk show, the two speakers shared their experiences and images after the lecture period from the academic and non-academic sides.
In the evening, participants attended the Prodi Seminar. The seminar was held with the aim of introducing the three fields of study that will be chosen by students, namely philology, linguistics, and literature. The seminar was attended by lecturers from their respective fields of study, namely Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., as a lecturer in philology; Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., as a lecturer in linguistics; and Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., as a lecturer in literature. Next, the event continued with Pati Geni (Core Stage of Art Performance), where each group performed the artwork they had created.
The second day was the highlight of the Kramasisya Abhiseka series. The event was in the form of sprinkling and inauguration in the morning (05.00–07.00 WIB). This procession marks the inauguration of class 2022 students as part of the UGM Javanese Literature Student Family. After the inauguration, the event continued with awards in the form of announcing winners from several nominations. The winners were determined based on the criteria of the activeness and enthusiasm of the participants during the event.
At 10.00 WIB, the series of Abhiseka Kramasisya 2022 was closed with the submission of certificates and group photos. Thus, it is hoped that Abhiseka Kramasisya can provide memorable experiences and valuable learning for the 2022 class of students. In addition, the inauguration of the 2022 class of Javanese Literature students is expected to maintain togetherness, care about the preservation and development of regional culture, and make a positive contribution to themselves, others, and the environment, in accordance with this year's theme, 'Nyawiji, Nguri-uri, Migunani'