Indonesian Literature

Undergraduate Program (S-1)

The Undergraduate Program in Indonesian Literature of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is one of the study programs at the Faculty of Cultural Science that has made achievements and created experts in Indonesian literature who contribute to various regions in Indonesia. This study program's main focus is to study poetry, prose, stories, novels, manuscripts, and other literary works in Indonesian. The program collaborates with various related institutions in developing Indonesian language and literature.

With the support of expert lecturers in Indonesian literature with national teaching certifications and the use of an integrated curriculum, we are committed to providing an interactive education and learning experience to our students. Our main goal is to produce graduates who are ready to face the world of work, have broad insights, are creative, and can adapt to the development of information technology and the digital world. Many career opportunities are open to Indonesian Literature graduates, such as becoming a writer of novels or short literary stories, academics, language translators, and a career in public relations or international relations.

History

1964

The establishment of the Indonesian Literature Study Program is related to the early establishment of the Faculty of Literature, which is now named the Faculty of Cultural Science. This study program was initially part of the USU Faculty of Law and Public Knowledge (1964). The issuance of the Decree of the Minister of Higher Education and Science No. 190/1965 on August 25, 1965, regarding the transfer of the Indonesian Literature Department to the USU Faculty of Literature, was named the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature (1964).

1984

Then, through the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education No. 131/Dikti/Kep/1984 on November 2, 1984, the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature became the Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program.

1996

Subsequently, the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education No. 208/Dikti/Kep/1996 on July 11, 1996, changed the name of this study program to the Indonesian Literature Department.

2003

After USU changed its status to a Legal-Entity State Higher Education Institution (PTN-BH) according to Government Regulation No. 56 of 2003 on November 11, 2003, the educational system was conducted based on the Articles of Association (AD) and Bylaws (ART) of USU.

2005

All academic policies made by the university and faculty leadership refer to the Articles of Association (AD) and Bylaws (ART) of USU. Therefore, in 2005, all departments (jurusan) within the faculty were transformed into departments (departemen). Likewise, the Indonesian Literature Department (Jurusan Sastra Indonesia) became the Indonesian Literature Department (Departemen Sastra Indonesia).

2011

However, in the operational extension of 2011, it was referred to as the Indonesian Literature Study Program. In the same year, the Faculty of Literature changed its name to the Faculty of Cultural Science on April 5, 2011, according to the Decree of the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara No. 981/H5.1.R/SK/PRS/2011.

Vision & Mission

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The Indonesian Literature Study Program of the USU Faculty of Cultural Science will become a study program with academic excellence in the fields of Indonesian Language and Literature as well as a benchmark for language and literary science that can compete at the national and international levels by the year 2025.

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To implement higher education in the fields of Indonesian language and literature that is based on research.
To develop and enhance professional education in Indonesian language and literature that emphasizes the aspect of exploring alternative approaches to solve language and literary problems based on scientific, moral, conscience, and noble cultural values.
To conduct, develop, and improve language and literary research and community service that is beneficial to positive life changes in the wider society.
To produce graduates with expertise in language and literature who can become agents of change as a force for the modernization of society, possess strong competence in their field, high competitiveness, and demonstrate intellectual and ethical behavior.
To establish and improve cooperation among institutions in the fields of Indonesian language and literature, both domestic and international, to enhance the quality of science in the fields of research and community service.

Goals & Targets

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The implementation of research-based higher education in the fields of Indonesian language and literature.
The realization of a platform for character education and professional development of human resources, based on empowerment and imbued with the spirit of democratic education, which acknowledges the language and literary diversity in Indonesia, with an educational orientation that emphasizes the aspect of exploring alternative approaches to solve language and literary problems based on scientific, moral, and conscience.
The implementation of language and literary knowledge in every graduate, enabling them to become agents of change as a force for the modernization of society, possess strong competence in their field, high competitiveness, and demonstrate intellectual and ethical behavior.
To produce graduates capable of developing and improving language and literature education, the culture of language and literary research, and community service programs that are beneficial to positive life changes in the wider society.
The realization of cooperation among institutions in the fields of language and literature, both domestic and international, to enhance quality.

Organization Structure

Students Organization

Keluarga Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia (KBSI)

KBSI is a platform for Indonesian Literature student activities that are inspirational, creative, innovative, and based on kinship.