Faculty of Letters Universitas Warmadewa Holds OBE Curriculum Preparation Workshop

The Faculty of Letters of Universitas Warmadewa (FS Unwar) held an “Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Curriculum Development Workshop” in Sri Wijaya Mahadewi Room, 4th Floor Postgraduate Building. The event was attended by the Dean, Vice Dean of BARPM, Kaprodi, Sekprodi, industry stakeholders, and alumni of the Faculty of Letters of Universitas Warmadewa on Friday, March 21, 2025.

The Dean of the Faculty of Letters, Dr. Drs. I Wayan Ana, M.Hum., said this workshop aims to develop an OBE-based curriculum that is in line with the needs of the world of work and industry. Some of the stakeholders involved include Prama Sanur Beach Hotel, PT Melali MICE, Jolly Roger Education, Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach Hotel, Bali Provincial Language Center, and the Indonesian Translators Association (HPI) Komda Bali.

“Alumni of the Faculty of Letters participate in providing insight and input in curriculum formulation to ensure that graduates have relevant skills and are ready to face professional challenges,” he said.

I Wayan Ana, emphasized the importance of OBE as an adaptive step to global dynamics and industry needs. “OBE-based curriculum is not just an academic demand, but an important strategy in creating graduates who are competitive and ready to contribute to the world of work,” he said.

He also emphasized that the involvement of various stakeholders in the preparation of this curriculum is very important to ensure harmony between theory and practice in the world of work.

The discussion was led by the Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Community Service of the Faculty of Letters, Dr. Dra. Ni Wayan Kasni, M.Hum. This session discussed the steps in developing a competency-based curriculum to match educational standards and industry needs. Furthermore, the Coordinator of Curriculum Development for the English Literature Study Program, Radha Andhra Swari, S.S., M.Li, explained the Graduate Profile and Course Organization as part of the Faculty of Letters curriculum development strategy.

After the presentation, an open discussion session was held involving industry stakeholders, alumni, lecturers, and students. The participants provided constructive input regarding a more applicable and learning outcome-based curriculum. Some of the points discussed included industry needs for graduates who have practical skills, the relevance of courses to the world of work, and the integration of technology in learning. Industry stakeholders emphasized the importance of cooperation between academia and the business world to improve the readiness of graduates to enter the workforce.

This workshop produced a curriculum mapping that is more innovative and responsive to the challenges of the times. The hope is that the resulting curriculum can create graduates who are not only academically superior, but also have practical competencies that can be applied in various industrial sectors.