Semarang, May 28, 2025 — The Bachelor’s Program in History, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) conducted Fieldwork (Praktik Kerja Lapangan / PKL) in one of the archipelagic regions in Java, namely Karimunjawa. This activity was attended by fourth-semester students as part of the practical component for the Social Research Methods course, while also aligning with the History Department’s strategic vision centered on Maritime History studies.
Throughout the program, students were divided into small groups of 4–5 members to conduct direct field interviews with the Karimunjawa community over a seven-day period. The interview topics explored various aspects of community life, including education, politics, the economy, culture, tourism, and other socio-societal dimensions.
“This activity has been conducted annually across various regions, particularly coastal areas in Java. For Karimunjawa, this marks one of several iterations held in the area,” stated Prof. Dr. Yety Rochwulaningsih, M.Si., Coordinator for the Social Research Methods course.
During the student send-off ceremony, the Head of the History Department, Prof. Dhanang Respati Puguh, M.Hum., expressed his hope that this activity would serve as an opportunity for both practical learning and direct community service. “Through this initiative, we hope to enhance the students’ field research capabilities,” added Prof. Dhanang.
Over the seven-day implementation, students were accompanied by five faculty advisors: Prof. Dr. Yety Rochwulaningsih, M.Si., Dr. Mahendra Pudji Utama, M.Hum., Dr. Rabith Jihan Amaruli, M.Hum., Rafngi Mufidah, M.Hum., and Olga S. Pratama, M.Hum. Participants were deployed across three distinct locations: Class A in Karimunjawa Village, Class B in Jelamun Hamlet, Kemujan Village, and Class C in Batulawang Hamlet.
