Melda Fauzia Damaiyanti
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

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Developing Students’ Literacy and Communication Skills: A Fundamental Need for Enhancing Career Readiness Rina Heryani; Melda Fauzia Damaiyanti; Rini Utari
Aksara Vol 38, No 1 (2026): AKSARA, EDISI JUNI 2026
Publisher : Balai Bahasa Provinsi Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4943.147-163

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Effective communication is a core competency required for university students to achieve academic success and workplace readiness. This study aims to examine students’ perceptions of the importance of communication skills, the frequency with which they are applied in real academic contexts, and the priority dimensions of speaking skills considered essential. A qualitative approach was employed, and data were collected through open-ended and structured questionnaires administered to 54 respondents from diverse study programs. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The analysis process included coding responses, categorizing emerging patterns, and synthesizing themes interpretively to ensure analytical rigor and trustworthiness. The findings indicate that although students demonstrate a high level of awareness regarding the importance of communication, the frequency of its application in daily academic activities remains relatively low. Moreover, communication skills were found to contribute to students’ confidence, critical thinking, and writing abilities, reinforcing their role as integral components of academic literacy. The study recommends that higher education institutions integrate communication skills into the curriculum to foster functional literacy and enhance students’ career readiness in a comprehensive and holistic manner. AbstrakKomunikasi yang efektif merupakan kompetensi inti yang diperlukan mahasiswa untuk mencapai keberhasilan akademik dan kesiapan memasuki dunia kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pentingnya keterampilan komunikasi, frekuensi penerapannya dalam konteks akademik nyata, serta dimensi prioritas keterampilan berbicara yang dianggap esensial. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner terbuka dan terstruktur yang diberikan kepada 54 responden dari berbagai program studi. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis tematik mengacu pada Miles, Huberman, and Saldana yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan dan verifikasi kesimpulan. Proses analisis mencakup pengodean data, pengelompokan pola yang muncul, serta sintesis tema secara interpretatif untuk menjamin ketelitian analitis dan keabsahan temuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun mahasiswa memiliki tingkat kesadaran yang tinggi terhadap pentingnya komunikasi, frekuensi penerapannya dalam aktivitas akademik sehari-hari masih tergolong rendah. Selain itu, keterampilan komunikasi terbukti berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kepercayaan diri, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan keterampilan menulis mahasiswa sehingga menegaskan perannya sebagai komponen integral dalam literasi akademik. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar institusi pendidikan tinggi mengintegrasikan keterampilan komunikasi ke dalam kurikulum guna mengembangkan literasi fungsional serta meningkatkan kesiapan karier mahasiswa secara komprehensif dan holistik.
Between Imagination and Information: Exploring the Assessment Practices of Literary and Non-Literary Texts on Reading Skills Melda Fauzia Damaiyanti; Yeti Mulyati
Lensa: Kajian Kebahasaan, Kesusastraan, dan Budaya Vol 15, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan dan Humaniora (FIPH), Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26714/lensa.15.2.2025.194-219

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Reading skills in literary and non-literary texts play a crucial role in shaping students’ comprehensive literacy competence. This study aims to explore assessment practices implemented by Indonesian language teachers at the senior high school level, focusing on various aspects including assessment goals, implementation timing, assessed components, instruments, indicators, techniques, and challenges in evaluating students’ reading abilities for both literary and non-literary texts. A qualitative descriptive-exploratory method was employed, with data collected through questionnaires involving 60 teacher respondents. The findings reveal that teachers possess an adequate understanding of the functions of literary and non-literary texts in instruction and apply diverse assessment approaches—ranging from objective test items to interpretive tasks and presentations. Literary texts are predominantly assessed reflectively and interpretively, while non-literary texts are evaluated using analytical and logical methods. Nevertheless, teachers still encounter several challenges, such as limited time, a lack of valid and reliable instruments, the absence of operational technical guidelines, and difficulties in assessing higher-order thinking skills. These findings highlight the need for systematic support in reading assessment, such as ongoing professional training, genre-based instrument development, and teacher collaboration within learning communities. This study emphasizes the importance of a systematic and collaborative approach to improving reading assessment practices to align with curricular demands and the goals of literacy development