08 September 2025
Anita Kartika Pasaribu
FIB USU PR - On Monday, September 8, 2025, the History Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of North Sumatra (FIB USU), held a guest lecture entitled "Plantation Society Culture." This academic activity was carried out as part of an effort to strengthen students' scientific knowledge and enrich their perspectives on historical studies, particularly regarding plantation society culture in local and global contexts.
This activity was a guest lecture held online through the ZOOM Meeting platform. The guest lecture was held in three sessions throughout the month of September.
This guest lecture featured speakers from academic circles with expertise in social and cultural history, particularly the study of plantation societies. The event was attended by lecturers and students of the History Study Program, as well as USU FIB academics interested in the study of colonial history, plantation economics, and the socio-cultural dynamics of communities in plantation areas.
In his remarks, the Head of the History Study Program stated that this guest lecture was part of a learning strategy that emphasizes the importance of the link between theory and practice, as well as understanding history through a multidisciplinary approach. The study of plantation society culture is considered relevant to understanding the process of social structure formation, power relations, and cultural identities that developed in plantation areas, particularly in Sumatra.
The material presented in this guest lecture discussed the historical background to the emergence of plantation societies, the dynamics of relationships between capital owners, managers, and labor, and the influence of the plantation system on the social, cultural, and economic life of the community. The speaker also reviewed how the historical legacy of plantations can still be traced in cultural practices, settlement patterns, and social structures of the community to this day.
The discussion was interactive with active participation from the students. Various questions and responses were raised regarding plantation history research methods, available archival sources, and opportunities for developing plantation society studies in contemporary historical research. Through this activity, students are expected to develop critical analytical skills and broaden their perspectives to understand historical phenomena comprehensively.
This guest lecture on "Plantation Society Culture" is expected to positively contribute to improving academic quality within the History Study Program at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of North Sumatra (USU), while also encouraging student interest in studying social and cultural history themes relevant to the local context. This activity also demonstrates the Faculty of Cultural Sciences' commitment to conducting sustainable academic activities oriented toward the development of knowledge.
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