There’s a saying: “All roads lead to Rome”. But for English department students, it’s “All roads lead to EDSA DAY”. This year, Universitas Airlangga’s English Department Students' Association held another EDSA DAY to celebrate EDSA’s anniversary. However, like every year, there’s always somethi…

Postcolonialism in Indonesian literature is about how Indonesian writers tell stories, poems, and novels that depict events during Dutch colonial rule and how people felt about freedom and identity. Before the Dutch came, Indonesian literature mainly was based on traditional stories and myths. But …

As language and social science students, we often get stereotyped that we will face difficulties in securing stable jobs after graduation. This perception stems from the view that our skills are less directly marketable compared to those in STEM fields or business. Consequently, many language stude…

The English Department Student Association (EDSA) went on a company visit to Anaria Souvenir on October 24, 2025. Anaria Souvenir is a business that has been established by Ria Saktia, an alumna of English Literature at UNAIR. During this visit, EDSA explored in-depth how to build a business. The m…

Lately, the word “Ngortis” has been popping up a lot on social media. The term comes from the name of the South Korean boy band CORTIS and refers to fans who really love them. But Ngortis isn't just about listening to songs, watching their music videos, or wearing outfits similar to those of id…

Have you experienced switching between languages naturally while you were talking? This smooth switch? It’s called code-switching. But did you know it can actually influence your brain’s cognitive control and flexibility? First things first, we need to understand the definition of code-switching. C…

Do you feel stuck lately?
Feeling stuck is a super common issue for university students like us, whether you're a first-year student adjusting to campus life or you're deep into your degree and close to graduating. You’ve been running the college race for a while now, and the initial excitem…

Discourse analysis, the study of language in use, explores how language functions not only at the sentence level but also as a tool for accomplishing social actions and conveying richer meanings. Discourse refers to connected chunks of spoken or written language used to communicate meaning in real-…

What do you know about feminism?
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, feminism is the belief that women should have the same rights, power, and opportunities as men and be treated equally. Feminism is a movement and philosophy that aims to destroy patriarchal norms that are detrimental to women an…

In today’s globalized world, seamless communication between people who speak different languages is very much needed. Interpreting is the bridge for this communication. The interpreting course offers an in-depth exploration into how to render spoken language from one tongue to another, focusing on …

K-pop is way more than just music. It actually influences a lot of things in our everyday lives. From fashion to language, and from social connection to personal motivation, K-pop has a huge impact that goes way beyond catchy songs or slick dance moves. Idols inspire millions with their bold fashio…

Have you ever noticed how different it is to use the word ‘used to’ and ‘was’ to refer to a past action? These two words are often used to describe the past, yet they carry different emotional weights and implications. Using the word ‘used to’ instead of the word ‘was’ makes the sentence even more …

One of the milestones in Indonesian history was the Youth Pledge or Sumpah Pemuda. Sumpah Pemuda itself is a nationalist movement that young Indonesian are committed to as a mark of Indonesian identity. It contains 3 points or decisions, and one of which is to use the Indonesian language as the nat…