Yogyakarta - On Friday (09/10/2023), two students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, namely Rafael Raga B. P. and Affan Akbar, performed the Macapat song sekar Dhandhanggula in the Selapanan Talk event organized by Pusat Kajian Jawa (the Center for Javanese Studies) or Pusaka Jawa UGM.

The Sekar Dhandhanggula sung by Rafael Raga B.P. is the 13th stanza from Serat Jampi Susah written by R. Pujaarja in 1918. The performance was accompanied by the gender musical instrument played by Affan Akbar, using the Slendro Pathet Sanga tuning. Here is an excerpt from Sekar Dhandhanggula in Serat Jampi Susah stanza 13:

Rèhning kabèh ihtiyaring jalmi

Ora kêna lamun dèn têtêpna

Kang têtêp amung kodraté

Pêrlu apa dèn ulur

Iku kêna kinarya mirit

Marang waris kang waras

Aja mèlu-mèlu

Anglalu luru sangsara

Saranané mung narima jroning ati

Ing mêngko arêp apa

After the performance, Rafael Raga B.P. explained the meaning contained in the song. He stated, "In this song, R. Pujaarja expresses his view that regardless of the results and predetermined fate, effort remains important in one's self-development and providing wisdom to others. The perspective on destiny is crucial because the weight of problems and difficulties in life can be overcome with a narima (Receiving) attitude."

Furthermore, he added, "R. Pujaarja then emphasizes a question, 'ing mêngko arêp apa?' (what will you do in the future?), which invites us to reflect and introspect while moving forward towards the future. With such an attitude, it is hoped that the Javanese community can nurture their mental health to achieve a good ultimate goal, which is khusnul khotimah (a good end of life), bali marang sangkan paaraning dumaid (returning to the Creator.)"

The Selapanan Talk event is a routine activity held every 35 days. On this occasion, the theme discussed was "Javanese-Style Mental Health," and it invited two main speakers, Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program at UGM, and Salma Dias Saraswati, CEO and Co-Founder of Tenang. This event serves as an important platform for discussing and understanding Javanese values in giving meaning to the soul and its application to mental health issues, especially among today's younger generation.

Yogyakarta - The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program successfully organized the "First Gathering" event for students of the academic years 2022-2023 on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The warmly held event took place in Room 303, 3rd floor of the Margono Building. The hosts for this occasion were Yudha Adistira and Nabila Purwaningtyas, both of whom are students from the 2022 cohort.

The activity commenced with an opening by the hosts, followed by a speech from Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program. He also serves as the mentor of the Javanese Literature Student Association (HMJ KAMASTAWA).

Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., gave opening speeches

Subsequently, the event continued with the "nglaras memitran" session. During this session, students from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts had the opportunity to get to know each other. The hosts made this session more engaging by dividing participants into small groups. Each group member had to remember the names of all their group members. For those who couldn't mention their friends' names, a light penalty was imposed as part of the interaction.

The "nglaras memitran" session unfolded in an atmosphere of joyfulness. The session concluded without any participants receiving penalties, reflecting the spirit of getting acquainted and interacting regardless of seniority or juniority.

Getting to know each other in the "nglaras memitran" session

Next came the "kado silang" session, in which students from the 2023 cohort brought wrapped food items as gifts and then distributed them randomly. Afterward, the students were given the chance to enjoy the food they had received.

Following that was the "ke-HMJ-an" segment presented by Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma, Chairman of HMJ KAMASTAWA, part of the Candrabirawa cabinet. In this session, students from the 2023 cohort were introduced to and provided with an explanation of HMJ KAMASTAWA.

Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma as the chairman of HMJ KAMASTAWA explained the material about HMJ KAMASTAWA

Equally important was the "tataning bebuden" session presented by R. Putra Sukaca, Taruna Dharma Jati, and Sindi Virnanda. They elaborated on etiquette in the context of academics, including communication with lecturers, speaking, dressing, and other aspects. Despite addressing serious issues, their delivery was engaging, relaxed, and easily comprehensible to students from the 2023 cohort. This session also included humor, making it warmer and eliciting laughter.

R. Putra Sukaca (left), Sindi Virninda (center), dan Taruma Dharma Jati (right) explain ethics in lectures

Upon completing the "tataning bebuden" session, the "First Gathering" event for Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture students of the academic year 2022-2023 was concluded by the hosts. Subsequently, a documentation session was held to capture the moments of togetherness.

This "First Gathering" served as a platform for students of the 2022-2023 cohort to get to know each other and strengthen their relationships. Through the "ke-HMJ-an" and "tataning bebuden" sessions, it is hoped that students of the 2023 cohort will gain a better understanding of the self-development platform provided by HMJ KAMASTAWA and grasp the essential ethical values for their academic journey ahead

Yogyakarta - On Tuesday (22/08/2023), the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully organized a seminar titled "How to 'Sell' Yourself: Personal Branding for Entering the Workforce." The event took place in the Soegondo Auditorium, 7th floor of FIB UGM, and was attended by students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program of the academic years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The seminar featured Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program at UGM, as the moderator.

The main speaker of the seminar was Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta, the recipient of the title Princess Indonesia Intelegensia 1 2023 and Princess Indonesia 2023 number 07. She is also an alumnus of the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Faculty of Law, UGM. Her participation in the United Nations program to promote, train, and study Human Rights (HR) reflects her social commitment. In this seminar, Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta shared her career journey experiences and guided students on maintaining enthusiasm in pursuing their aspirations.

Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta offered several valuable tips, including setting priorities in the activities undertaken, taking full responsibility for each task, building a wide social network, and addressing feelings of insecurity by viewing them as challenges that can be overcome.

(Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta is answering a question from one of the participants)

Following the presentation by Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta, the question and answer session was opened by the moderator. High participation was evident from the enthusiastic engagement of participants who actively posed questions to the speaker.

This seminar is expected to provide participants with the motivation to apply insights about personal branding to optimize their potentials. Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum., a representative of the chairperson of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, expressed her hopes in her address, "Our friends here possess a foundation and a wealth of knowledge rooted in culture. This can serve as an asset when presenting something and carrying the mission of Indonesia to the world. We are rooted in culture, as Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada possess cultural richness and local wisdom, enabling us to be deeply rooted, rise high, and bear abundant fruits. The cultural assets we have and the tools provided by Ms. Giok can ignite the spark for our friends to further optimize themselves."

On Sunday (13/08/2023), the Social Community Division in collaboration with the Scholarly Division of the Student Association of the Department of Javanese Literature (HMJ KAMASTAWA) successfully organized the event 'Javanese Literature Sharing and Teaching.' This program resulted from the collaborative initiative of the Social Community Division and the Scholarly Division.

The Javanese Literature Sharing and Teaching event took place at the Al-Wahhaab Sinar Melati 11 orphanage, located at Jl. Wijaya Kusuma Gg. Arjuna No. RT. 01/14, Dero, Condongcatur,  Depok district, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. A total of 10 children of various age groups, ranging from toddlers to first-year junior high school students, participated in this activity.

The event commenced with an introduction session between the participants and the orphanage children, followed by interactive lessons in writing and reading using flashcards. This series of learning was followed by a quiz session involving the use of these flashcards. Subsequently, the atmosphere became more enjoyable with games and singing traditional Javanese children's songs together.

Puzzle game by guessing the names of objects in Javanese language

Play and sing the traditional Javanese children's songs together

The enthusiasm displayed by the children was palpable, from the beginning to the end of the event, especially during the awarding of small prizes as tokens of appreciation for their participation in the flashcard quiz. In addition to the prizes, HMJ KAMASTAWA also provided Javanese language guidebooks (pepak basa Jawa) as an effort to introduce and cultivate an interest in Javanese culture among the children in the orphanage.

Handover of mementos from HMJ KAMASTAWA to the Al-Wahhaab Orphanage.

Though the contributions made might be modest, the significant hopes and sincere intentions to share and impart knowledge about Javanese literature consistently underpinned every step of the 'Javanese Literature Sharing and Teaching' program carried out by HMJ KAMASTAWA. This program provides a valuable experience in bridging the academic world with society, supporting cultural and literary development among children.

Source : PPSMB Kampung Budaya UGM (July, 17, 2023). Jingle PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 [Video]. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLcA9_ZvIB4

Yogyakarta - The Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) was held from August 2nd to August 3rd, 2023. The Faculty's PPSMB is named "Cultural Village" (Kampung Budaya). The Cultural Village 2023 embraced the theme of "Amerta Grantha," which signifies the eternal binding ties. This theme was chosen as a reflection of the reality within Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly within the diverse backgrounds of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. This diversity is analogized as a thread that is interwoven into a common purpose or a large umbrella of unity, namely the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB).

The commencement of the Cultural Village 2023 on the first day started at 06:00 AM with a warm welcome. The new students gathered in their respective "padukuhans" (clusters) along Sosio Humaniora Street. The names of these "padukuhans" were derived from various batik patterns found in Indonesia. After gathering, at 07:30 AM, the students entered the Faculty of Cultural Sciences through the northern gate. Upon entering the Greenland area, they were welcomed by the melodious tunes of the "gamelan" ensemble, Gamasutra. Subsequently, speeches were delivered by the coordinator of the cultural village, the President of the Faculty's Student Executive Board (LEM), and Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., the Dean of the FCS UGM.

The role of the master of ceremony (MC) during the Cultural Village 2023 was taken by Rafael Raga, a student of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, and Putri Diah Syafitri, a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Program.

The event continued with a traditional dance performance by Sasoebah accompanied by Gamasutra's "gamelan," followed by the screening of alumni videos, and subsequently a cultural lecture by Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si. Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si. elaborated on the diversity of Indonesia and how this diversity should be perceived in the present context.

Afterward, the event proceeded with a modern dance performance by Sasoebah, followed by an alumni introduction session. The alumni introduction was a dialogue session with alumni from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. Among the attending alumni were Mr. Paksi Raras Alit, S.S., M.A., an alumnus of Nusantara Literature (currently Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa), and Ms. Hesti, S.S., M.B.A., an alumnus of Japanese Language and Culture. In this session, the new students gained insights and an understanding of career prospects after completing their education in FIB.

The event continued with the screening of the Cultural Village jingle, followed by introductions to TU (Technical Unit) and PK4L (Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Safety Center). The event proceeded with the introduction to PKM (Student Creativity Week), followed by the screening of alumni videos once more. Subsequently, the organizers directed the students to engage in ISHOMA (Rest, Eat, and Gather) activities. The event concluded with a bonding session aimed at fostering connections among the students within their respective "padukuhan."

On the second day, specifically on August 3, 2023, at 06:30 AM, the "Sapa Mahadya" session was held on Sosio Humaniora Street. The students gathered according to their chosen study programs. At 07:30 AM, the students then engaged in the study program session.

The study program session for the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program was held in the Siti Baroroh Building, 2nd floor. The session was carried out warmly, allowing the students to become acquainted with the intricacies and nuances of the program, as well as gain insights into its prospects.

At 09:00 AM, the students regrouped within their respective "padukuhan" and visited various Semi-Autonomous Body (BSO) stations. This activity lasted until noon, followed by a break (ISHOMA) until 01:00 PM.

The event continued with the screening of the Cultural Village jingle, followed by traditional dance performances by BSO Rampoe and Buchaechum by students of the Korean Language and Culture Program. Then, a Ketoprak performance by Sastra Conthong brought laughter to the students.

The event proceeded with awarding nominations for the most spirited team, the most agile team, the most cohesive team, and the best batik creations. Subsequently, the MC concluded the Cultural Village 2023 activities.

However, this did not signify the end of the Cultural Village 2023. The event continued with a flash mob performance by the Cultural Village 2023 organizers and a performance by the Kombantrin band. Kombantrin performed several songs, including "Seandainya" by Vierra and "Pamer Bojo" by the late Didi Kempot. The supporter's performance concluded the Cultural Village event. With the beat of drums and the waving of supporter flags, the students and organizers sang together, and the supporters guided the students back to the northern gate of the FIB.

The Cultural Village 2023 New Student Orientation was executed successfully and with great enthusiasm. Thus, it is hoped that the Cultural Village 2023 New Student Orientation will provide a comprehensive understanding of the academic environment for the students and ignite their passion to engage dynamically within the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at UGM. May the new students achieve success throughout their academic journey at FIB UGM and in their future endeavors.

Thursday (08/03/2023) – The study program orientation session as a part of the Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) of the Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya) 2023 Faculty has been successfully conducted with great warmth. The study program orientation session is an activity carried out to acquaint the students with the intricacies and nuances of the chosen study program, allowing them to dynamically engage in their future pursuits.

The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program held its study program orientation session at the Siti Baroroh Building, 2nd floor. This session was not only attended by students and faculty members but also by KAMASTAWA, the organization representing the Student Program Association (HMJ) under the auspices of the Study Program.

The master of ceremony (MC) for the session was Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021) and Saktia Hidayah (class of 2022). Before the commencement of the study program orientation session, the MC introduced the lectures of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, along with a brief overview of the HMJ KAMASTAWA. Thanks to their efforts, the session unfolded in a warm atmosphere, alleviating any initial unease among the students.

The event began with an opening address by Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., the head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. She elaborated on the details and various aspects of the study program, introducing lecturers, study program administration, and fields of study (Linguistics, Philology, and Literature), offering advice for successful coursework, announcing student allocation to Academic Supervisors ((DPA), and providing insights into post-graduation prospects.

Following this, the session progressed with further presentations by the lecturers specializing in their respective study fields. The field of philology was presented by Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., and Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum. The field of literature was elucidated by Dra. Wiwien Widyawati Rahayu, M.A., Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., and R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A. For the field of linguistics, Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.Hum., provided the insights. After the presentations on the study fields, Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., presented the curriculum that the students would undertake.

On this occasion, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., shared an inspiring message with the students, "If you choose this field (Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture), it will open up numerous opportunities for you to achieve great things." She emphasized.

By conducting the study program orientation session, it is expected that the students will gain comprehensive knowledge about the study program they have chosen to engage in. Furthermore, they will have the chance to become familiar with the faculty members who will be instructing them and establish connections with their senior peers.

Yogyakarta - On Thursday (08/10/2023), the socialization of the Study Plan Card (KRS) for new students class of 2023 was successfully conducted. The event took place in room 404 of the Margono Building, commencing from 08:00 to 10:00 AM. This KRS socialization was organized by the Academic Division of the Family of Javanese Literature Student (HMJ KAMASTAWA).

The speakers for the KRS socialization session were Fazi Arifian Pradana (class of 2021) and Nanda Nursa Alya (class of 2021). They discussed various aspects related to KRS, including academic ethics, the terminology used in coursework, a comprehensive understanding of KRS along with its aspects, the types of courses available, and a brief overview of the curriculum revision in 2021. Additionally, they presented details about the courses to be taken and provided practical guidance on the usage of UGM's Simaster platform for the KRS filling process.

Nanda Nursa Alya presenting academic ethics

Fazi Arifian Pradana presented about KRS and its aspects

Following the presentation of the material, the Academic Division opened a question-and-answer session. Several new students posed questions related to KRS and their coursework experiences, reflecting their curiosity and interest as they encountered the KRS system and academic environment for the first time.

The aspiration is that through this activity, the new students can gain a clearer understanding of the KRS filling process they will undertake from Friday (11/08/2023) to Saturday (12/08/2023), and obtain initial insights into the coursework they will face on their academic journey.

Yogyakarta - On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized an event called the Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya) 2023. This event aimed to introduce all aspects of FIB to the new students who have officially become part of the "Mahadaya" (cultural science students). Various cultural performances from the Semi-Autonomous Body (BSO) and extracurricular activities of each Study Program added vibrancy, warmth, and joy to the atmosphere of the Mahadaya. One particularly remarkable performer was GAMASUTRA.

GAMASUTRA (Student Gamelan of the Archipelago) is an extracurricular activity within the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program that specializes in Javanese gamelan music. In the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023, GAMASUTRA was tasked with welcoming the arrival of the mahadaya with a presentation of Javanese gamelan music, allowing the students to experience the richness of art and culture that thrives within the FIB community from the very beginning. The presence of the mahadaya accompanied by the melodic sounds of gamelan music created a deeply sacred ambiance.

(Gamelan melodies played by GAMASUTRA's gamelan players)

GAMASUTRA also had the responsibility of accompanying PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 coordinator, the head of the Faculty's Student Executive Board (LEM), Mochammad Fathonul Ghulam and the Dean of the FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., before and after they delivered their speeches on stage. Moreover, GAMASUTRA captivated the audience by performing the Javanese song titled "Suwe ora Jamu." Following this, GAMASUTRA played a supporting role in Sastra Obah's performance, adding to its liveliness. The intriguing performance of Sastra Obah, complete with its movements and storytelling, was beautifully enhanced by the gamelan accompaniment from GAMASUTRA.

GAMASUTRA's performance during the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 successfully infused the event with a rich cultural and artistic ambiance, creating a memorable experience for the mahadaya as they embark on their journey within the FIB UGM

Yogyakarta, (07/26/2023) - Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) proudly announces the arrival of 47 new students for the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, intake year 2023. After undergoing various selection pathways, including the National Written College Entrance Test (SNBP), Joint Selection for State Universities (PBU), and UGM Computer-Based Test (CBT-UGM), they can finally embark on their academic journey at Universitas Gadjah Mada.

These new students will delve into profound knowledge and insights into the Javanese language, literature, and culture, equipping themselves with relevant skills for their future growth. It is hoped that these new students will achieve outstanding accomplishments during their study period.

To ensure the smooth academic journey of these new students, the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program has provided various facilities and services to assist them in their learning process. Among these facilities and services are the official website and social media of the program. On the program's website, students can access information related to courses, teaching staff, curriculum flow, and the academic calendar through the following links:

1. Distribution of Courses: Link
2. Courses Descriptions: Link
3. Teaching Staff: Link
4. Curriculum Flow: Link
5. Academic Calendar: Link

Furthermore, the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program provides additional communication channels for easy access to information:

1. WhatsApp: (+62) 82313381013
2. Instagram: @sastrajawaugm
3. Youtube: Sastra Jawa UGM

Therefore, it is expected that the new students can easily connect and stay updated with all the relevant information related to the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program.

Congratulations on joining, and best wishes for a successful journey in the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program!