CURRICULUM OF THE BACHELOR PROGRAM IN JAPANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES

UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA

YEAR 2021

Introduction

The Bachelor Program in Japanese Language and Culture at UGM graduates around 25-35 students each year. As a follow-up to the tracer study program established by the university and the faculty, questionnaires are distributed annually to alumni and employers, with the results showing that most graduates secure employment immediately after graduation in various fields, particularly in government institutions or Japanese companies in Indonesia and Japan. Although further investigation is needed, especially regarding employers’ perceptions and satisfaction with our program’s alumni, the findings from the tracer study are significant for improving and enhancing the quality of graduates, which is essential for curriculum development and the learning process in the Bachelor Program in Japanese Language and Culture at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM.

Based on the evaluation of the previous curriculum and learning processes, input from stakeholders, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology’s policy in 2021 regarding the Independent Learning Curriculum, the 2021 Curriculum was developed. This new curriculum provides more flexibility for students to choose courses according to their interests while emphasizing competencies in the Four Fields of Japanese Studies, which include language, culture, literature, and history of Japan. Each specialization includes not only foundational theoretical content but also practical materials in the form of teaching and thesis writing, which are the results of student research under the guidance of faculty members in line with their interests. Furthermore, to equip students to understand and conduct further research on the socio-cultural phenomena of Japan, mastering Japanese language skills—comprising listening, reading, speaking, and writing—is essential. Therefore, both theoretical and practical learning related to Japanese language materials has been reorganized and adjusted to align with the latest developments in Japanese teaching methods and educational materials, as outlined in the 2021 Curriculum.

This characteristic defines the 2021 Curriculum, which is designed based on a strategy that not only strengthens the four language skills taught comprehensively but also provides ample opportunities for students to choose and develop their competencies in the Four Fields of Japanese Studies according to their interests and talents. This can be pursued both within and outside the program, encompassing the university, faculty, and department, and even extending to partner universities in Indonesia and abroad, particularly in Japan, under the framework of the Independent Learning Independent Campus program.

Scientific Vision

The Bachelor Program in Japanese Language and Culture at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, aims to be a credible, excellent, and competitive program in the fields of Japanese language, literature, history, and culture at both national and international levels.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Bachelor Program in Japanese Language and Culture possess proficiency in both spoken and written Japanese, along with theoretical and practical knowledge of Japanese literature, history, and culture. They also exhibit scientific thinking, managerial skills, teamwork, and a strong moral grounding in Pancasila. With their mastery of the language and various aspects of Japanese culture, graduates are expected to pursue a wide range of professions related to Japanese studies.

Description of Graduate Profile:

No. Graduate Profile of the Bachelor in Japanese Language and Culture Description of the Graduate Profile
1. Academics Possesses the ability to teach and conduct research on Japan, including the Japanese language and culture.
2 Translator Possesses the ability to translate various types of texts, both written and spoken, from Indonesian to Japanese and vice versa.
3 Bureaucrat Possesses skills in office administration and leadership, backed by knowledge of the Japanese work ethic.
4 Entrepreneur Possesses skills and insights in entrepreneurship, supported by knowledge of Japanese business practices.
5. Consul Possesses diplomatic communication skills to represent the Indonesian government abroad, supported by proficiency in Japanese language and culture.
6 Creative Industry Practitioner Possesses the ability to create various creative works, including comics (manga), animated films, and contributions to the tourism industry, among others.
7 Journalist Possesses the ability to research, gather, process, narrate, and publish various issues/topics related to Japan through print and electronic media.

 

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Aspects Graduate Learning Outcomes
1. Attitudes

Represents correct and cultured behavior resulting from the internalization and actualization of values and norms, reflected in spiritual and social life through the processes of learning, student work experience, research, and/or community service related to education.

 a. Have faith in God Almighty and uphold human values, norms, and academic ethics;

b. Possess nationalism and a tolerant attitude toward cultural, opinion, and religious diversity;

c. Exhibit teamwork skills, social sensitivity, and concern for the community and environment;

d. Demonstrate independence, a strong work ethic, entrepreneurship, and a sense of responsibility.
2. Knowledge

Represents the mastery of concepts, theories, methods, and/or philosophies of specific fields of study systematically acquired through reasoning in the processes of learning, student work experience, research, and/or community service related to education.

 a. Master the concept of academic integrity in general;

b. Master the theoretical concepts in the field of humanities for the purpose of developing Japanese knowledge;

c. Master the theoretical concepts of language and oral and written communication in Japanese for specific purposes in everyday/general, academic, and professional contexts;

d. Have knowledge of the general framework of the history and development of Indonesian and world culture.
3. General Skills

Skills

Represents the ability to perform tasks using concepts, theories, methods, materials, and/or instruments acquired through learning, student work experience, research, and/or community service related to education. General skills are essential competencies that every graduate must possess to ensure the equivalence of abilities according to the level of the program and type of education.

 a. Able to apply logical, critical, systematic, and innovative thinking in the context of the development or implementation of science and/or technology relevant to their field of expertise;

b. Able to examine the implications of the development or implementation of science, technology, or art in accordance with their expertise based on scientific principles, procedures, and ethics to generate solutions, ideas, designs, or artistic critiques, and to prepare scientific descriptions of their findings in the form of a thesis or other scholarly writing;

c. Able to make informed decisions in the context of problem-solving in their field of expertise, based on the analysis of information and data;

d. Able to communicate ideas politely using appropriate and correct language;

e. Able to develop and maintain a professional network with mentors, colleagues, and peers both within and outside their institution.
f. Able to compile scientific descriptions of the above study findings in the form of a thesis or final project report and upload it on the university’s website;

g. Able to take responsibility for the achievement of group work results and supervise and evaluate the completion of tasks assigned to employees under their responsibility;

h. Able to conduct self-evaluation of the work group under their responsibility and manage independent learning;

i. Able to document, store, secure, and retrieve data to ensure validity and prevent plagiarism;

j. Able to publish academic work in the form of a thesis or final project report uploaded on the university’s website;

k. Able to adapt, collaborate, create, contribute, and innovate in applying knowledge in community life and act as a global citizen with a global perspective;

l. Able to uphold academic integrity in general and prevent practices of plagiarism;

m. Able to utilize information technology in the context of knowledge development and the implementation of their field of expertise.
4. Specialized Skills

Specialized skills are specific competencies that every graduate must possess in accordance with the field of study of the Program.

 a. Able to communicate in Japanese, both orally and in writing, in everyday/general, academic, and professional contexts at an intermediate level (equivalent to JLPT level N3);

b. Able to positively adapt the culture of the target language users into their native culture;

c. Able to identify, classify, and systematize issues related to Japanese language, literature, history, and culture;

d. Able to formulate various alternative solutions to problems in the four areas mentioned above to understand humanitarian issues;

e. Able to conduct research using theoretical concepts and research methods related to language, literature, history, and culture.