History
1964: Official Recognition of FKSS under IKIP
FKSS was officially recognized through the Minister of PTIP Decree No. 128 of 1964 following the merger of FKIP UNPAD and the Teachers’ Training Institute.
1983: FKSS Became FPBS
Based on the Rector’s Decree of IKIP Bandung No. 302/PT.25.R/E/1983, FKSS was transformed into the Faculty of Language and Arts Education (FPBS).
1999: Establishment of the English Language and Literature Study Program
Inaugurated through the Directorate General of Higher Education Decree No. 386/DIKTI/Kep/1999 as part of IKIP’s mandate expansion into UPI.
2022: Excellent Accreditation
The program received an “Excellent” accreditation based on BAN-PT Decree No. 2305/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/IV/2022 dated April 12, 2022.
Vision
To become a pioneer and excel in the fields of English linguistics, literature, and translation as well as their teaching.
Mission
- Deliver high-quality learning in English linguistics, literature, and translation.
- Conduct research and publish in the fields of linguistics, literature, and translation.
- Carry out community service based on the academic expertise of the Study Program.
- Establish partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
Objectives
- Produce graduates with English proficiency and mastery of linguistics, literature, and translation.
- Foster a research culture in language and literary studies.
- Encourage the program’s contribution to community service based on academic expertise.
- Build mutually beneficial cooperation with various institutions.
Graduate Profile
- Linguist: Researches and analyzes language phenomena.
- Literary Critic: Analyzes and interprets literary works.
- Translator & Interpreter: Translates and transfers meaning across languages.
- Editor & Copywriter: Edits and produces professional content.
- Researcher & Academic: Contributes scholarly thought in the field of linguistics.
- Broadcaster & Journalist: Delivers information through various media.
- Language Instructor: Teaches English in non-formal institutions.
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