In an effort to improve students’ writing skills, particularly in the field of Javanese literature, the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a teaching practitioner activity themed Javanese Literary Creation. The activity was held in Margono Room 404, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada as part of the Productive Written Javanese course on April 14 and 21, 2026.

The activity featured Sri Suryani as the teaching practitioner, guiding students to become more familiar with the world of Javanese literary writing. This class formed part of the Productive Written Javanese course for the 2026 academic year, taught by Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum.

During the first meeting on April 14, 2026, students received material on modern Javanese literary works and creative writing techniques, particularly short stories (cerkak). In addition to the presentation session, students and the teaching practitioner discussed the planned outputs of the activity, namely an anthology of cerkak and geguritan. Students were also given the opportunity to submit their written works, which would later be discussed in the following session.

Meanwhile, during the second meeting on April 21, 2026, students studied geguritan with a focus on stylistic elements. The activity then continued with a discussion of the works submitted in the previous meeting. Students presented drafts of their writing and discussed them with the teaching practitioner and fellow participants. The discussion session was lively and interactive, as students not only learned how to write, but also gained an understanding of the processes of developing, editing, and preparing literary works for publication.

The teaching practitioner activity was carried out smoothly and successfully, supported by the strong enthusiasm of students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program in learning about Javanese literary writing. Through this activity, students not only gained an understanding of the creative process of literary writing, but also acquired practical experience in developing their works more thoroughly. The outputs of the activity, in the form of Javanese literary works such as cerkak and geguritan, are expected to serve as learning media as well as a means for younger generations to foster love and pride for Indonesian culture, particularly Javanese culture. In addition, this activity aligns with the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 on quality education through the strengthening of students’ literacy and creativity competencies, and SDG 17 on partnerships for the goals through collaboration between academics and practitioners in developing experience-based learning.

Author            : Haryo Untoro
Editor             : Haryo Untoro

Thursday, (6/21/2026), was a joyful day for the entire family of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. During the Undergraduate and Applied Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony for Academic Year 2025/2026 Period III, a total of 11 students were officially declared graduates and successfully completed their studies at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The students who attended the graduation ceremony were:

1. Agnes Anggito Sekar Laras
2. Azaliya Khoirunnisa
3. Dewi Halimatus Solikhah N
4. Endar Sasmito Aji
5. Haryo Untoro
6. Jifani Wahyu Anggra Rani
7. Muhammad Siswoyo
8. Novia Hikmatul Mubarokah
9. Rizqy Salsabila Ratna Purwadi
10. Septi Indah Lestari
11. Yosafat Dimas Rangga Adigama

This graduation ceremony also became a source of pride for the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. During the Mangayubagya Wisudawan/Wisudawati Sarjana Periode III Tahun Akademik 2025/2026 held by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si.,, announced that Novia Hikmatul Mubarokah had achieved the distinction of obtaining the third-highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences graduation ceremony for this period.

This graduation marks the beginning of the graduates’ journey and dedication to society. The spirit and hard work demonstrated throughout their years of study are expected to serve as valuable provisions in facing both professional and academic endeavors in the future.

This graduation marks the beginning of a new journey for the graduates after completing their years of study. The knowledge, experiences, and spirit they have developed are expected to serve as a strong foundation in facing both professional life and their role in society. The graduates are also expected to continue preserving, safeguarding, and developing the cultural heritage of the Indonesian archipelago, especially Javanese culture, so that it may remain alive and beneficial to society as well as contribute to the progress of the nation.

Author            : Haryo Untoro

Editor             : Haryo Untoro