1957 – Establishment
Established as the Sundanese Language and Literature Division within the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature at FKIP PTPG.
1958 – Under FKIP UNPAD
Became part of FKIP Padjadjaran University.
1963 – Joined IKIP Bandung
Became the Department of Sundanese Language and Literature at FKSS IKIP Bandung following the integration of FKIP and IPG.
1983 – Integration with Indonesian Language
Merged into the Indonesian and Regional Language and Literature Education Program pursuant to Minister of Education and Culture Decree No. 0134/1983.
1999 – Under UPI
Since IKIP Bandung became UPI, the Sundanese Language and Literature Study Program re-established itself as an independent program.
2018 – Official Naming
Officially became the Sundanese Language Education Study Program based on UPI's academic structure.
The Study Program has 16 faculty members and one administrative staff, with expertise in Sundanese language, literature, education, and culture. Students come from all over West Java, and even from outside Java and abroad.
To study and develop excellent education in Sundanese language, literature, and culture based on socio-humanities approaches and local wisdom, as a nationally recognized study program with international acknowledgment.
- To provide excellent and enjoyable education in Sundanese language, literature, and culture.
- To conduct innovative research and publications in these fields.
- To provide quality community service.
- To build partnerships with local, national, and international institutions.
- To preserve and foster Sundanese language, literature, and culture.
- To produce professional and character-driven Sundanese language educators for elementary to senior high school levels.
- To produce researchers in Sundanese language, literature, and culture.
- To produce practitioners and cultural preservationists who are active in the community.
- To implement excellent and beneficial Tridharma (education, research, community service).
- To establish collaborations in Sundanese cultural education and preservation.
Head of Study Program: Dr. Haris Santosa Nugraha, M.Pd.
Quality Assurance Unit: Zulfikar Alamsyah, S.Pd., M.Hum.
Address: FPBS UPI Building, Floor 2C, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung
Email: [email protected]
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National Accreditation (LAMDIK)
International Accreditation (AQAS)
Facilities at FPBS UPI
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Zulfikar Alamsyah, S.Pd., M.Hum.
Teaching Staff
Faculty Research - Sundanese Language Education (Bachelor)
The following is a list of faculty research from the Sundanese Language Education Study Program (Bachelor) at FPBS UPI for the 2024–2025 academic year.
| Research Title | Scheme | Research Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundanese Language Learning Innovation for Early Childhood Education: Building a Smart Generation Based on Local Culture | Learning Innovation Research | Prof. Dr. Nunuy Nurjanah, M.Pd. | 2025 |
| AI-Based Philology Learning Innovation: Transformation of Ancient Sundanese Manuscripts for the Digital Generation | Learning Innovation Research | Dr. Ruhaliah, M.Hum. | 2025 |
| Shifts in Place Naming Patterns (Settlements) in the Sundanese Region: A Case Study in Greater Bandung | Academic Discipline Group Strengthening Research | Dr. Dede Kosasih, M.Si. | 2025 |
| Word Formation in Sundanese Culinary Names: A Morphological Study in the Context of Local Gastronomy | Academic Discipline Group Strengthening Research | Dr. Hernawan, S.Pd., M.Pd.; Prof. Dr. Yayat Sudaryat, M.Hum.; Ade Sutisna, S.Pd., M.Pd. | 2025 |
| Deep Learning-Based Sundanese Language Learning Innovation: Building Meaningful, Conscious, and Joyful Learning | Academic Discipline Group Strengthening Research | Dr. Haris Santosa Nugraha, S.Pd., M.Pd. | 2025 |
| Pamali as a Form of Traditional Conservation: Its Role in Maintaining Ecology and Environmental Sustainability | Academic Discipline Group Strengthening Research | Dr. Yatun Romdonah Awaliah, S.Pd., M.Pd. | 2025 |
| Design of Culture-Based Sundanese Language Pop-Up Book | Junior Faculty Development and Affirmation Research | Temmy Widyastuti, S.Pd., M.Pd. | 2025 |
March 30, 2026
Returning to Class After Eid al-Fitr, the Kakarén Tradition Warms Student Togetherness at UPI
March 7, 2026
Sundanese Language Education Students Distribute Iftar Snacks, Reviving the ‘Réréongan’ Tradition During Ramadan
February 23, 2026
Hima Pensatrada Officially Inaugurates New Board for the 2026-2027 Term
February 12, 2026
Creative Spirit at PEKSIMINAS 2026, Ujang Ruslan Brings Pride to PBS UPI
February 12, 2026
Young Talents from Sundanese Students Deliver a Captivating Performance at Kabumi’s Angklung Opera
May 13, 2026
FPBS UPI Student Receives Laptop Assistance from BRI
May 9, 2026
FPBS UPI Holds Career Guidance Session for 2026 Wave II Graduating Students
May 5, 2026
Expanding Students' Global Opportunities, FPBS UPI Signs Cooperation Agreement with Sekiya Resort for the MBKM Internship Program in Japan
May 2, 2026
Global Academic Contribution: Prof. Fuad Abdul Hamied Receives Routledge Book Grant Award
April 21, 2026
FPBS Holds Ramadan 1447 H Committee Dissolution Meeting, Appreciating Togetherness and the Successful Implementation of Religious Activities at Al Furqan Mosque UPI