Curriculum Overview

English Literature Study Program of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang continues to update and adjust its curriculum to remain relevant to the rapidly changing global dynamics. With the rapid advancement of digital technology in the 21st century, students are now faced with a globally connected world, where cross-cultural communication and international collaboration have become easier and more efficient. This curriculum update is designed not only to equip students with English language and literature competencies, but also with strong adaptability in the digital era and readiness to face an increasingly complex job market that demands sophisticated digital skills. In an era of dynamic society, English Literature graduates are expected to have advantages that can help them compete at national and international levels.

In addition, the curriculum of the English Literature Study Program at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang is also designed in accordance with the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy which provides opportunities for students to gain broader learning experiences through off-campus programs, such as internships, humanitarian projects, and student exchanges. This curriculum is also designed by taking into account the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) and the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, which aims to produce graduates with competencies that are in accordance with the needs of industry and society. With this results-oriented approach, the English Literature curriculum ensures that students not only understand the theory, but are also able to apply it practically, so that they are ready to contribute professionally and socially in various sectors. To respond to these developments, the Study Program conducts a curriculum evaluation at the end of each academic year.

Since its establishment, the English Literature Study Program at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang has updated its curriculum four times:

• 2005: The curriculum was adjusted to reflect the name change from the English Language Education Study Program to English Language and Literature. This change broadened the academic scope by including more relevant courses in literature and language studies.
• 2010: Curriculum development was carried out by adding language skills and content courses that are expected to be an added value for graduates. New courses are designed to enrich critical and communication skills, thus strengthening graduates’ competencies in facing job competition.
• 2015: The curriculum was aligned with the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) to ensure that graduates have nationally recognized competencies. This change includes adjusting graduate profiles and learning outcomes to meet national qualification standards. This year, the English Literature Study Program offers five career options that students can pursue, namely translators, tour guides, journalists, film practitioners, and teachers.
• 2020: Curriculum adjustments were made through the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, which focuses on learning outcomes and relevance to the needs of the digital era. This curriculum also supports the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program, allowing students to broaden their academic and practical horizons outside their study program. This year, the choice of professions was increased to six, namely: translator, tour guide, journalist, film practitioner, teacher, and diplomat.

Before the evaluation and curriculum adjustment process is carried out, the English Literature Study Program carries out a number of activities to compile graduate profiles, learning outcomes, and courses offered. Some of these activities include:

• Evaluate the previous curriculum;
• Conducting a survey of students;
• Holding tracer studies for alumni;
• Conduct a survey of graduate users;
• Conducting workshops related to OBE and MBKM curriculum;
• Conducting benchmarking with other English literature study programs that are members of the Association of English Literature Study Programs in Indonesia.

The results of these activities show that the curriculum has met the needs of stakeholders, but graduate profiles and learning outcomes need to be continuously adjusted to remain relevant to developments in the world of work and market needs.