Indonesian Literature Students at Unhas Intern in Media, Government, and Major Companies
MAKASSAR – The Department of Indonesian Literature, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Hasanuddin University (Unhas), has officially established partnerships with several institutions and companies to implement the Student Internship Program.
This initiative is part of the implementation of the Competency Strengthening Course (MKPK), a compulsory subject in the 2023 Curriculum (K23), which recognizes student activities outside the classroom—such as organizational involvement, competitions, internships, and community service—as academic credits.
MKPK is designed to strengthen graduate competencies with a weight of 20 credits, converted through the Sipakamaseapplication. The program is expected to serve as a bridge between academia and the professional world, while expanding students’ networks with strategic partners.
Internship Program Partners
Some of the institutions and companies involved include:
• Media & Publishing: NASMEDIA Publishing, HERALD SulSel, FAJAR, ANTARA News Bureau Sulsel, Tribun Timur, RRI Makassar, and PT Inspirasi Nusantara
• Government & Education: Provincial Library and Archives Office of South Sulawesi, Provincial Education Office of South Sulawesi, Makassar City Education Office, Pinrang Regency Library and Archives Office, Maros Regency Library and Archives Office, South Sulawesi Governor’s Office, SLBN Negeri 1 Makassar, SDIT Bombang Talluna Bira
• Companies & Communities: Kalla Toyota, Rumah Hijau Denassa, Mentorbox, Whanti Collection
Through this collaboration, Indonesian Literature students at Unhas are expected to:
• Gain practical experience aligned with their fields of interest
• Strengthen professional skills and career networks
• Integrate academic achievements with the needs of the workforce and society
This internship program also reaffirms the commitment of the Department of Indonesian Literature, FIB Unhas, to support the university’s vision of impact, broaden student learning opportunities, and prepare graduates who are adaptive to contemporary challenges. (*)
