Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the Conference Room on the 1^st floor of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, the Sociology Study Program held a guest lecture. This time the Sociology Study Program raised the theme "How to think methodologically and write academically" with Prof. Sabine Brombach as the resource person. Angeline, as the master of ceremonies (MC) delivered the schedule of the guest lecture activities.

The event began with a ceremony to sing the Indonesian national anthem and the UIN Hymn led by Sheria. The event continued with a speech from Mr. Andri Rosadi, Ph.D. who explained that the event was attended by students who were taking the Proposal Seminar course. At the same time, he also expressed his gratitude to the Head of UIN Sunan Kalijaga and the Head of FISHUM for the facilities provided for this guest lecture activity. Not much different, the Dean of FISHUM also expressed his gratitude to all the committee members and also the lecturers of the Sociology Study Program who had quickly implemented this international agenda very well. The Dean's speech also opened the event.

The event continued by presenting Prof. Sabine on stage with moderator Daroini Rizal who is a Sociology student from the 2022 intake. In her presentation, Prof. Sabine Brombach first explained that humans are creatures who are always curious, this is what then distinguishes them from other creatures on earth. The impact of this curiosity on knowledge continues to grow. In searching for answers to human ignorance, a method is needed. She further said that in Germany it is known as the method, the way and the methodology is the philosophy. Both must be mastered by researchers.

At the end of his presentation, Prof. Sabine Brombach stated that researchers must be truly aware of why they should study the theme, in order to obtain in-depth data, and produce someone's expertise. After the presentation was finished, the moderator opened a question and answer session. Sociology students were very enthusiastic about exploring Prof. Sabine's experience in conducting research and scientific writing. All questions were answered well by Prof. Sabine. Prof. Sabine's scientist character emerged when listening to students' questions with various accents and language styles, but he responded humbly.

Here is Prof. Sabine's answer. Prof. Sabine or student questions about theory:

Rational Theory

Focuses on understanding human behavior based on the principle of rationality. Individual decisions are often considered to be calculable. Individuals are considered actors who make decisions logically to maximize benefits and minimize losses.

Impractical Theory

Usually refers to theories that are difficult or even impossible to apply in the real world. It could be because it is too abstract, does not match existing social conditions, or does not consider complex factors such as: emotions, culture, and social structure.

Prof. Sabine ended the guest lecture with a smile, which was greeted by the participants with applause. The event was attended by all Lecturers of the Sociology Study Program and also the Dean of FISHUM. The event ended with a group photo and the presentation of gifts to Prof. Sabine from the Sociology Study Program as an expression of gratitude for her warm cooperation from 09.00 to 12.00 WIB. See you inother activities with Prof. Sabine. (Napsiah).