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Higher Education Internationalization and English Language Practices: Academics Perspectives Puspita, Indah Triyana; Silvhiany, Sary; Petrus, Ismail
Edukasi Vol 12 No 01 (2025): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/npj84575

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The process and outcomes of higher education's internationalization have been enhanced in this internet era as the world becomes increasingly connected. The phenomenon of “internationalization of higher education” has emerged over the past 30 years, including in Indonesia. Internationalization refers to the integration of an international perspective into a university or college’s teaching and learning, research, services, and overall operations. This study was conducted at Sriwijaya University and aimed to explore English language practices within the institution, as well as the perspectives of study program coordinators and lecturers regarding the internationalization of higher education. A qualitative method was employed to gather data through semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results showed that English is a vital component of instruction, communication, and institutional development, playing a significant role in promoting the internationalization process. Moreover, the findings indicated that language barriers remain a major obstacle to the globalization of higher education, particularly in integrating international students into classroom environments. However, consistent exposure to English through classes, conversations, and institutional programs, such as international seminars and bilingual academic events, significantly improves students' language engagement and proficiency.
English Reading Needs, Cultural Identity, and Technological readiness: A Need Analysis at an Indonesian State University Eryansyah, Eryansyah -; Fiftinova, Fiftinova; Petrus, Ismail; Jaya, Hariswan Putera
Edukasi Vol 13 No 1 (2026): Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran |in progess|
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19109/ejpp.v13i1.34165

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English reading proficiency is a fundamental requirement for university students in EFL contexts, yet reading instruction in Indonesian higher education often lacks alignment with students’ academic needs, cultural identity, and technological realities. This study aimed to investigate students’ needs in English reading instruction through a comprehensive needs analysis covering learning goals, current abilities, learning difficulties, perceptions of local wisdom integration, and technological readiness. A quantitative survey design was employed, involving 67 undergraduate students at a state university in South Sumatra. Data were collected through a structured needs analysis questionnaire and analysed descriptively using percentage distribution. The findings reveal that students perceive English reading as essential for future academic and professional purposes, with reading identified as the most relevant skill for anticipated language use. However, students report moderate current reading proficiency and significant vocabulary-related comprehension difficulties, indicating a clear gap between present ability and expected proficiency. The results further show strong student demand for English reading materials integrating South Sumatran local wisdom i.e., customs and arts, reflecting the importance of culturally responsive pedagogy in higher education EFL contexts. Additionally, while most students possess adequate digital devices, unstable internet connectivity and limited digital literacy present challenges for fully digital reading implementation. These findings suggest that effective English reading instruction in Indonesian universities should incorporate vocabulary-supported reading strategies, culturally contextualized materials, and technology-sensitive delivery. The study provides empirical evidence to support the development of needs-based and culturally responsive English reading curricula in higher education.
Co-Authors Aghni, Luluk Aulia Anita Aprilianti Arko Nica AYU LESTARI Ayu Lestari Ayu Ulivia Az-Zahra, Vahra Dilla Badriyah Ulfah Chuzaimah D. Diem Daniel Parulian Sipahutar Dara Novitasari Dedi Kurniawan Dedi Kurniawan Dedi Kurniawan DIAN KHAIRANI DIEMROH IHSAN DINAR SITINJAK Dita Rizki Anggraini Eka Septiani Erlina Erlina Ernalida Ernalida Eryansayah Eryansayah Eryansayah, Eryansayah ERYANSYAH, ERYANSYAH Eryansyah, Eryansyah - Farahdina, Nuria Fiftinova Fiftinova, Fiftinova Fransiska Prihatiningsih Hariswan Putera Jaya Hariswan Putra Jaya, Hariswan Putra Harli Zadtyi Hartini Agustiawati Hesti Wahyuni Anggraini Hesti Wahyuni Anggraini, Hesti Wahyuni Hotna Sari Siregar Indah Pratiwi Hrp Ira Septiana IRFAN IRFAN Irnansyah Irnansyah Jopalina, Praisa Kananda Agustina Checaria Lazy, Sofendi Lesia, Eza Septy Lingga A Suganda LINGGA AGUSTINA SUGANDA Lingga Agustina Suganda Lingga Agustina Suganda Lingga Suganda Lusiana Dian Retnowati M Yunus Machdalena Vianty Machdalena Vianty Machdalena Vianty Malinda, Cindy Margaretha Dinar Sitinjak Mbarep Wicaksono Meilinda Meilinda Merta Septiani Merta Septiani Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Yunus Muslih Hambali Nova Lingga Pitaloka Nurhayati Nurhayati Puspita, Indah Triyana Resty Wiranda Retno Indri Yustika Ria Karina Putri Rita Hayati Rita Hayati Rita Inderawati Rizki Fadhliyah Sary Silvhiany Selly Septiandini Septiana, Ira Septiani, Merta Sofendi Sofendi Sofendi Sofendi Sofendi SOFENDI SOFENDI, SOFENDI Soni Mirizon Soni Mirizon Sopian Sopian Sri Indrawati Sugianto Tifano, Fanny Tita Ratna Wulan Dari Utri Fitria Wardah Zahra Yeni Oktarina Yeni Oktarina Zuraida Zuraida Zuraida Zuraida Zuraida Zuraida