The English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Adab and Cultural Sciences (FADIB), Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta, held a coordination meeting on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), in Room 105 of FADIB. The meeting, which took place from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., was led by the Head of the English Literature Study Program, Dr. Ulyati Retno Sari, S.S., M.Hum. and attended by lecturers and members of the study program team.

The meeting began with the introduction of Dr. Nirwan, M.Hum. as a new lecturer in the English Literature Study Program. The meeting then proceeded with discussions on several strategic matters concerning the development of the study program and preparation for the upcoming semester, including the strengthening of the International Undergraduate Program (IUP), student article supervision, curriculum evaluation, and preparations for thesis requirements.

One of the main focuses of the meeting was strengthening the International Undergraduate Program (IUP). The Study Program emphasized the importance of improving the quality of the IUP despite the current limited number of students. The development of the program is aimed at expanding international opportunities for students through various activities, including student exchanges, international internships, short courses, and workshops, particularly with partners in Southeast Asia.

Internationalization can also be promoted through academic activities held domestically, such as inviting international lecturers to teach courses, organizing international seminars and call for papers, and conducting other international academic activities. The presence of international students from Thailand and Myanmar was also considered a valuable contribution to strengthening the international atmosphere within the English Literature Study Program. In addition, the upcoming student mobility program to Thammasat University, Thailand, scheduled for September, will also be utilized to promote the IUP and strengthen international networks.

As part of the effort to strengthen program management, Dr. Nirwan, M.Hum. was appointed as the new IUP Coordinator, succeeding Anisah Durrotul Fajri, S.S., M.Hum.

The Study Program also discussed opportunities to develop collaborations across study programs, including through student benchmarking activities that would allow students from other study programs to participate in activities organized by the English Literature Study Program.

The meeting also addressed the acceleration of article supervision for the 2023 cohort as part of the students’ preparation for their final projects. The Study Program aims for students to have their article titles finalized before entering their fifth semester. Article supervision will begin at the start of the fifth semester, with supervisors appointed by the Study Program. In addition, workshops or other forms of training in academic writing are considered necessary to support students’ article-writing skills. Students who already have a designated supervisor and wish to consult another lecturer are also expected to coordinate with or obtain permission from their assigned supervisor beforehand.

In the academic area, the Study Program evaluated the implementation of the 2024 Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, including changes in credit allocations and the conversion of several courses from electives into compulsory courses. The implementation of short semesters was also discussed, particularly regarding the criteria for courses that may be retaken, students’ study loads, and the need for clear and consistent policies.

Thesis preparation was another important topic discussed during the meeting. The Study Program proposed Academic Writing and Research Methodology as prerequisite courses for taking the thesis course. The proposal will be followed up through coordination with PTIPD and the faculty, including the submission of an official letter concerning the designation of these courses as thesis prerequisites. The requirements for theses at the Study Program level will also be discussed further in a dedicated meeting, including the use of the term Research Question and the possibility of using Problem Statement in thesis writing.

In preparation for the upcoming semester, course distribution will be prioritized for internal lecturers within the English Literature Study Program, taking into consideration their academic positions and teaching loads. The Study Program will also seek to schedule three-credit courses in the morning or afternoon whenever possible. In addition, all lecturers and members of the Study Program team are expected to maintain their commitment to attending scheduled meetings and activities as part of the program’s coordination and development efforts.

Through the coordination meeting, the English Literature Study Program reaffirmed its commitment to following up on various strategic agendas, particularly the strengthening of the IUP and internationalization, enhancing students’ academic preparation, evaluating the curriculum, and refining thesis requirements. A follow-up meeting on thesis requirements is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. (SNJ)