The Undergraduate Program in Malay Literature of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is one of the rare literature departments in the Faculty of Cultural Science. This program has succeeded in producing outstanding students and turning them into recognized experts in Malay literature throughout Indonesia and even internationally. This program's main focus is the teaching of Malay language, literature, and culture, as well as related fields such as documentation, archives, and the collection of Malay manuscripts. Supported by lecturers who are experts in Malay 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 expectation is for students to be able to apply the theories and techniques of Malay language, literature, and culture and to be able to produce academic and creative writing related to these fields.
Many career opportunities are open to graduates of Malay Literature, such as becoming journalists, socio-cultural researchers, tour guides, and working in travel agencies. In addition, our graduates also have the potential for a career at the Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia.
History
Vision & Mission
To become a center for the study of the Malay language, literature, and culture in Indonesia that excels at a global level by 2026.
- To conduct education and become a center of competent and reliable human resources in the fields of Malay language, literature, and culture.
- To conduct excellent research in the fields of Malay language, literature, and culture published in national and international journals as well as oriented towards intellectual property rights (HaKI) achievements, with their results turned into written documents and data sources for researchers and learners of Malay language, literature, and culture.
- To conduct community service and utilize community service results based on Malay local wisdom to enhance competitiveness.
- To establish cooperation with alumni, community figures, and stakeholders that align with the development of interests and talents of students and graduates of the study program.
- To produce proficient academics in the fields of Malay literature, language, and culture.
Goals & Targets
- To teach the science of the Malay language, literature, and culture.
- To produce graduates who are knowledgeable and proficient in the fields of language, literature, and culture.
- To produce bachelors who are pious to the Almighty God, ethical, responsible, and have competencies in the fields of Malay language, literature, and culture with competitiveness.
- To provide a foundation of expertise and skills in the fields of Malay language, literature, and culture, which will be developed through career.
- To conduct research, both field and library research, on the Malay language, literature, and culture.
- To foster the academic community in conducting research on actual issues related to the fields of Malay language, literature, and culture and to document all research results for the study.
- 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 Malay culture.
- To foster the academic community in community service by conducting activities that enhance the self-confidence of the society, especially in advancing Malay culture, and to record all service results as documents for the study program.
- To enhance public appreciation for the Malay language, literature, and culture through educational and socialization activities.
- To establish agreements (MoU) between the academic community, alumni, community figures (cultural actors), and stakeholders (service users).
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