Faculty of Language and Literature Education

History & Accreditation

1968 – Postgraduate Pioneer

The Indonesian Language Education Program began under LPPD IKIP Bandung as a pioneer of postgraduate education in Indonesia.

1981/1982 – First Doctoral Students

The Doctoral Program (S3) started admitting students in the 1981/1982 academic year.

1993 – Official Permit for Master's and Doctoral

The program officially obtained permission as a Master’s and Doctoral Program through Decree No. 588/Dikti/Kep/1993 dated October 21, 1993.

2020 – Doctoral Accreditation

Accredited A based on BAN-PT Decree No. 6720/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/D/X/2020.

2022 – Master's Accreditation

"Excellent" accreditation rating based on BAN-PT Decree No. 6586/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.Ppj/M/IX/2022.

The main focus of this study program includes the latest developments in Indonesian language and literature education, the development of learning models for language, literature, and BIPA, as well as the study of language, literature, and oral traditions.

Vision

To become a leading and pioneering center in Indonesian language and literature education that is nationally and internationally recognized for the development of transdisciplinary models of language and literature education, applied linguistics, pedagogical communication, didactic literature, and revitalization of oral traditions.

Mission

To conduct education in the field of Indonesian language and literature.
To conduct research and develop transdisciplinary models in Indonesian language and literature education, applied linguistics, pedagogical communication, didactic literature, and revitalization of oral traditions.
To disseminate scientific knowledge and technology in the discipline and issues of language and literature education through community service.
To carry out education and research in BIPA (Indonesian for Speakers of Other Languages).

Goals

To produce (future) educators (teachers/lecturers), researchers, and instructors in Indonesian language and literature education who master the discipline comprehensively and apply it in education/training and research beneficial to society.
To develop and foster doctoral students in Indonesian language and literature education to become scholars, educators, education professionals, and responsible independent experts of high competence and integrity.
To develop and disseminate innovative, creative, and high-quality scientific research in the field of Indonesian language and literature education that benefits related stakeholders.
To develop and offer expert knowledge and services in solving issues related to language and literature education that are innovative, creative, and of high quality.
To disseminate the results and findings of BIPA-related research and works.

Targets

To produce experts in Indonesian language and literature education who are faithful, competent, and open-minded. Graduates should be able to share scientific knowledge and technology in this field and exhibit integrity, ethical awareness, politeness, honesty, openness, and adaptability.
To produce professional educators who are capable of applying philosophical views in Indonesian language and literature education and conducting innovative, creative, and high-quality scientific research.
To produce competent consultants in Indonesian language and literature education who can design and implement policies and solutions to various problems in the field.

Facilities at FPBS UPI

A complete list of dedicated facilities available at the Faculty of Language and Literature Education (FPBS) UPI can be accessed via the following link.

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General Facilities at UPI

In addition to the faculty, UPI also provides various general supporting facilities for the entire academic community.

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Assessment System

The course assessment system at UPI refers to UPI's Educational Implementation Guidelines. The assessment in master’s and doctoral programs is designed to evaluate student achievement over a semester. Six assessment aspects include principles, techniques and instruments, mechanisms and procedures, implementation, reporting, and graduation. The principles combine educational, authentic, objective, accountable, and transparent values. Techniques include observation, participation, achievement, written/oral tests, and surveys.

Assessment covers both learning process and outcomes. It includes formative assessment for learning improvement and summative assessment for measuring achievement of Learning Outcomes (LO). Formative assessment is conducted during the course with feedback; summative via mid-terms and final exams.

The form of assessment depends on the learning model. In project-based models, assessment as learning is prioritized. Students are assessed on cognitive, attitude, general, and specific skills through projects, participation, and tasks. Self and peer assessments are also applied.

Competencies and their weights are planned in the RPS via SPOT system. Cognitive assessed via papers/presentations; attitude via group activities and indicators like leadership and collaboration.

Students absent during exams due to illness must provide medical proof to retake exams. More than three absences mean ineligibility for exams and must retake the course. Remedials only apply for content subjects. Scores are managed via SInNDo. Lecturers must transparently provide raw scores access.

Attitude: observation. Knowledge and skills: combined techniques. Final score integrates all instruments.
Mechanism: agree on techniques, indicators, weights; implement and document assessments.
Procedure: planning, assignment, observation, feedback, final scoring.
Grading scale: A to E. GPA per semester and cumulative GPA for graduation.
Minimum grade for graduation: B- (2.70) for Master's; key courses: B (3.0). Honors: Satisfactory (3.00–3.50), Very Satisfactory (3.51–3.75), Cum Laude (3.76–4.00).

Lecture Process

Learning in the master's program of Indonesian Language Education is carried out in a moderate, communicative, comfortable, independent, and disciplined atmosphere. Lecturers and students are solid partners, yet students uphold academic ethics and national cultural values to support an innovative and precise study process.

To ensure learning runs smoothly, students must be enrolled in the course list through a contract. Mistakes in enrollment can be corrected through PRS.

Lecturers and students must fill out the Lecture Report (BAP). Students with less than 80% attendance cannot take the exam. Schedule changes must be coordinated with the program for rescheduling.

Each course is taught by one or at most two lecturers, determined by the program based on course characteristics.

Forms of lectures at UPI include:

Lectures, responses, and/or tutorials;
Seminars or similar forms;
Practicals, studio practice, workshops, field practice, research, community service, etc.;
Other forms to achieve outcomes, such as block systems, modules, dual mode, hybrid learning, ICT-based learning, etc.

Lectures may be held at partner institutions, domestically or abroad. Students must remain active and enroll at UPI. Credits from partners are recognized.

Each semester requires at least 16 sessions: 14 regular, 1 mid-term, 1 final exam. If less than 14, lecturers must make up before exams.

Graduate School (SPs) UPI regulations include:

Study load per semester: 12–15 credits.
Activities: classroom, lab, field, independent study, surveys, seminars, workshops.
Held at SPs or partner universities domestically/abroad via sandwich or double degree programs.
Students must take program courses every semester. Specialized courses may be taken from other programs with advisor and program head approval.
Study load regulations are set by the SPs Director.

Program News

Public Lecture and Workshop “Biru Karsa” held by the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, FPBS UPI

January 14, 2026

The Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program Holds a Public Lecture and Workshop “Biru Karsa” to Disseminate MBKM Research Works

Visit of SASTRA Journalists SMA Negeri 4 Pontianak to PBSI UPI through JurSASTRA Goes To Java Part II

December 19, 2025

SASTRA Journalists of SMA Negeri 4 Pontianak Visit PBSI UPI through JurSASTRA Goes To Java Part II Program

September 19, 2025

PBSI FPBS UPI Welcomes Chinese Students through Inbound Student Exchange Program

Technology-Based BIPA Teaching Materials Workshop

August 14, 2025

Indonesian Language and Literature Education Holds Workshop on Developing Technology-Based BIPA Teaching Materials

Workshop on 21st-Century Indonesian Language Learning Innovation by PBSI FPBS UPI and MGMP Sleman

August 14, 2025

Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program FPBS UPI and MGMP Sleman Hold a Workshop on 21st-Century Indonesian Language Learning Innovation