The establishment of the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) education program at UIN Raden Mas
Said Surakarta is grounded in several key factors. First, the rapid pace of globalization has increased the demand for learning
Indonesian among foreign speakers, whether for academic, business, or social purposes. UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, as
a leading state Islamic university located in Surakarta, a city known as a cultural hub of Java, holds a unique appeal for foreign
learners interested in studying Indonesian language and culture.
The BIPA program's establishment is also part of a cultural
diplomacy effort, where the university plays a role in introducing Indonesia to the international community through language
and cultural education. Additionally, the BIPA program is expected to serve as a platform for developing high-quality
academic programs and fostering international collaboration, aligning with the university's vision of becoming a center of
excellence in education and research. Furthermore, the program is designed to meet local and regional needs for teaching
Indonesian as a second or foreign language, particularly in Southeast and South Asia. Thus, the establishment of BIPA at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta aims to facilitate Indonesian language learning for foreign speakers while strengthening the
university's role in promoting Indonesian language and culture on the global stage.
The curriculum of the BIPA program at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta is designed for a study period of 1.5 (one and a half) years or 3 (three) semesters. The study period takes place at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, with the aim of deepening Indonesian language skills, understanding the diverse Indonesian culture, and gaining insights into the Islamic practices of the majority Muslim population in Indonesia.
In terms of content, this curriculum consists of three main components: (1) understanding of Indonesian language and language skills, (2) understanding of Indonesia's diverse culture, and (3) understanding of the Indonesian Muslim community.
The following outlines the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) learning materials from the basic level, intermediate level, and advanced level.
| No | Materi | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menyimak Dasar | Semester 1 |
| 2 | Berbicara Dasar | Semester 1 |
| 3 | Membaca Dasar | Semester 1 |
| 4 | Menulis Dasar | Semester 1 |
| 5 | Wawasan Budaya Indonesia Dasar | Semester 1 |
| No | Materi | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menyimak Lanjut | Semester 2 |
| 2 | Berbicara Lanjut | Semester 2 |
| 3 | Membaca Lanjut | Semester 2 |
| 4 | Menulis Lanjut | Semester 2 |
| 5 | Wawasan Budaya Indonesia Lanjut | Semester 2 |
| No | Materi | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menyimak Mahir | Semester 3 |
| 2 | Berbicara Mahir | Semester 3 |
| 3 | Membaca Mahir | Semester 3 |
| 4 | Menulis Mahir | Semester 3 |
| 5 | Indonesian in Special Purposes | Semester 3 |
In this program, students from beginner to advanced levels are assigned to take 5 credits (10 hours/week).
The instructors of the BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) program at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta are lecturers and language instructors with qualifications and experience in teaching Indonesian to foreign speakers. Below is the list of BIPA instructors.
| No | Name | Position in University | Position in BIPA Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Siti Isnaniah, M.Pd. | Head of Department of Language | Chairperson |
| 2 | Elita Ulfiana, M.A. | Coordinator of Indonesian Language Education Study Program | Vice Chairperson |
| 3 | Dian Uswatun Hasanah, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | Secretary |
| 4 | Dr. Elen Inderasari, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | Coordinator of Curriculum and Learning Development |
| 5 | Afiati Handayu Diyah Fitriyani, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 6 | Andi Wicaksono, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 7 | Endang Rahmawati, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 8 | Ferdi Arifin, M.A. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 9 | Ika Martanti Mulyawati, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 10 | Mokh. Yahya, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 11 | Sigit Arif Bowo, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
| 12 | Sri Lestari, M.Pd. | Lecturer of Indonesian Language Education | BIPA Instructor |
IDN (Bahasa Indonesia)
AR (Arab)
EN (Inggris)