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 |
June 11, 2026
The Launch and Appreciation of the Sundanese Novel "Puspawana Puspagiri" by Chyé Rétty Isnéndés Was Held Solemnly
June 5, 2026
Equipping Students with Outdoor Ethics, KPLH Pancaksuji Successfully Organizes KEMSAP 2026 at Mount Sembung Artapela
June 4, 2026
Project-Based Final Assessment: PBS UPI Class of 2023 Successfully Holds the "Aksatadharma Production" Film Festival
May 3, 2026
SABA HIMA 2026: A Study Visit Between Hima Pensatrada and Hima Pedia Strengthens Collaboration, Insight, and Student Fellowship
April 26, 2026
SARUBADAH: A Student Discussion Space for the Future of Regional Languages
June 17, 2026
FPBS UPI and SUIDO TECHNICAL SERVICE Co., Ltd. Strengthen Cooperation in the Tridharma of Higher Education and International Internship Programs
June 14, 2026
FPBS UPI Holds Coaching and Motivation Program for Educational Staff in Pangandaran
June 13, 2026
FPBS UPI French Language Education Study Program Undergoes LAMDIK Accreditation Site Assessment
June 10, 2026
FPBS UPI's Indonesian Language and Literature Study Program Holds an International Seminar on Language and Literature in a Global Perspective
June 9, 2026
UPI's Arabic Language Education Study Program Undergoes LAMDIK Site Assessment, Reinforcing Its Commitment Toward an Excellent and Impactful Study Program