Semarang, September 4, 2025 – The Master’s Program in Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro, proudly hosted a significant academic event through its Visiting Professor program under the theme “Literary Studies from Various Perspectives: Exploring the Potential of Classical and Modern Literature.”
Held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the event drew enthusiastic participation from graduate students, lecturers, writers, researchers, and academics across diverse fields. The diversity of attendees highlighted how literary studies remain vibrant, relevant, and capable of bridging perspectives across disciplines and cultures.
The program was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Alamsyah, M.Hum., Dean of the Faculty of Humanities. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the importance of broadening perspectives in literary studies—going beyond texts and works to include the social, cultural, and political contexts that shape them. He also underlined how the Visiting Professor initiative acts as a vital bridge, connecting local scholars and students with the international academic community.
The event featured three distinguished speakers, each offering unique expertise and insights:
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S. Suryadi, Ph.D. (Institute for Area Studies, Leiden University), who explored how classical literary heritage from the Indonesian archipelago can be reinterpreted in contemporary contexts.
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Matthew Isaac Cohen, Ph.D. (Department of Dramatic Arts, University of Connecticut), who shared perspectives on performance studies and their connection to modern literary analysis.
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Dr. Muh. Abdullah, M.Hum. (Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro), who provided local insights while bridging theory and research practices in Indonesia.
The session, moderated by Nadya Malika Putri, was highly interactive. Participants were not only listeners but also active contributors, engaging in discussions, posing questions, and even connecting the talks to their own research and writing experiences. The atmosphere was warm, inclusive, and collaborative—more like a shared learning space than a formal seminar.
One graduate student remarked that the session inspired her to reexamine classical Javanese literature with a fresher and more interdisciplinary perspective. Faculty members also noted that the event opened new possibilities for international research collaboration, an essential step in today’s global academic landscape.
The event concluded with the symbolic yet meaningful signing of the Implementation Arrangement by Dr. Ken Widyatwati, Head of the Master’s Program in Literature. This act underscored the program’s long-term commitment to fostering academic cooperation and sustaining scholarly dialogue across borders.
Meaningful Outcomes
The Visiting Professor program delivered tangible benefits for all stakeholders. Students gained fresh insights and renewed motivation to pursue innovative research. Faculty members expanded their academic networks and identified opportunities for joint projects with international scholars. For the institution, the event reinforced its vision of internationalization and strengthened its academic reputation.
More importantly, the program reaffirmed the relevance of literary studies in addressing contemporary challenges while serving as a dialogic space where classical traditions meet modern perspectives.
Through this successful event, the Master’s Program in Literature, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro, has once again demonstrated its role as an open, inclusive, and globally competitive academic program.
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