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Batak Literature

Undergraduate Program (S-1)

The Undergraduate Program in Batak Literature of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is the only Batak literature study program in the world that is part of the literature department group at the Faculty of Cultural Science. Since its establishment, this study program has become a platform for talented students to develop their potential in the Batak literature field. This study program's main focus is to provide students with speaking, writing, and listening skills using the Batak language in its various dialects, such as Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi. In addition, students will also study literature, language, and Batak culture and customs in depth.

Supported by lecturers who are experts in Batak literature with national teaching certifications and the use of an integrated curriculum, we are committed to providing our students with an interactive education and learning experience. Our ultimate goal is to create the best individuals in the field of Batak literature who are able to compete on a national and international scale. Graduates of our study program have a wide range of career opportunities, from becoming translators or cultural practitioners to potentially working as journalists or reporters specializing in coverage of Batak culture and community life.

Undergraduate Program in Batak Literature | Faculty of Cultural Science
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History

1979

The Batak Literature Study Program, originally named the Department of Regional Languages, was officially established in 1979.

1984

On November 2, 1984, the Decree on the Establishment of the Study Program was issued under Number 131/Dikti/KEP/1984, signed by Drs. R.A. Soekemi, Apt.

1985

On July 7, 1985, the Department of Regional Literature had two study programs, namely the Batak Language and Literature Study Program and the Malay Language and Literature Study Program. Therefore, the Study Program of Batak Language and Literature was one of the study programs under the Department of Regional Literature of the USU Faculty of Cultural Science. Based on academic and administrative evaluations conducted by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Ditjen Dikti), the permit for the implementation of the study program was extended according to the Letter from Ditjen Dikti Depdiknas Number 208/Dikti/Kep/1996 dated July 11, 1996, and the implementation permit Number 80/Dikti/Kep/2007 dated April 2, 2007.

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Vision & Mission

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By 2026, the Batak Literature Study Program of the Universitas Sumatera Utara Faculty of Cultural Science will become a leading center for the study of Batak culture in Indonesia and realize internationalization.

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  1. To provide education in the fields of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture.
  2. To become a center of competent and reliable human resources in education, research, and community service in the fields of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture.
  3. To establish cooperation with relevant institutions in the fields of education, research, and community service.
  4. To conduct research and community service focused on the fields of Batak language, literature, and culture, with their results turned into written documents and data sources for researchers and learners of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture.
  5. To produce entrepreneurs who can develop the Batak language, literature, and culture through education.
  6. To make the Batak Literature program highly sought-after by the community, especially the younger generation, as it is the only program of its kind in Indonesia.
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Goals & Targets

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  1. To teach the science of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture to domestic and international students.
  2. To produce graduates who are knowledgeable and proficient in the fields of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture.
  3. To produce bachelors who are pious to the Almighty God, ethical, responsible, and have competencies in the fields of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture with competitiveness.
  4. To provide a foundation of expertise and skills in the fields of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture, which will be developed through career.
  5. To conduct research, both field research and library research, on the Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture.
  6. To foster the academic community in conducting research on actual issues related to the Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture and to document all research results for the study program.
  7. To foster the academic community in community service through activities that empower local potentials to have competitiveness in both local and global contexts, especially in the field of Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) culture.
  8. To foster the academic community in community service by conducting activities that enhance the self-confidence of the society, especially in advancing Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) culture, and to record all service results as documents for the study program.
  9. To enhance public appreciation for the Batak (Toba, Karo, Angkola/Mandailing, Simalungun, and Pakpak/Dairi) language, literature, and culture through educational and socialization activities.
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Organization Structure

Drs. Jekmen Sinulingga, M.Hum. Drs. Jekmen Sinulingga M.Hum. Head Of Undergraduate Program In Batak Literature Faculty Of Cultural Science Drs. Warisman Sinaga, M.Hum. Drs. Warisman Sinaga M.Hum. Secretary Of Undergraduate Program In Batak Literature Faculty Of Cultural Science Dr. Tomson Sibarani, S.S., M.Hum. Dr. Tomson Sibarani S.S., M.Hum. Undergraduate Program In Batak Literature Faculty Of Cultural Science Dr. Halimatussakdiah, S.S., M.Si. Dr. Halimatussakdiah S.S., M.Si. Undergraduate Program In Batak Literature Faculty Of Cultural Science Dr Immanuel Silaban, S.S., M.Si Dr Immanuel Silaban S.S., M.Si Undergraduate Program In Batak Literature Faculty Of Cultural Science
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Students Organization

Ikatan Mahasiswa Sastra Batak (IMASBA)

Ikatan Mahasiswa Sastra Batak (IMASBA)

Ikatan Mahasiswa Sastra Batak (IMASBA or the Batak Literature Student Association) is a department student association (HMJ) organization within the Universitas Sumatera Utara Faculty of Culture Science. IMASBA implements the task of fostering individuals who possess academic abilities and are capable of addressing issues related to Batak literature, language, and culture. IMASBA was established on June 15, 2017.