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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

Developing CCU Instructional Materials Integrated with Local Cultures in Improving EFL Learners’ Communicative Competences Aristia, Erni Sona; Siswantara, Eka; Ismiati, Ismiati
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 13, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13082

Abstract

Cross-cultural understanding (CCU) is increasingly recognized as a crucial element in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL), as it not only enhances linguistic proficiency but also equips learners with the ability to navigate cultural nuances and social contexts. In response to this need, the current study developed instructional materials that integrate local cultural elements into CCU courses, aiming to improve EFL learners' communicative competences. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach, the study followed three stages: define, design, and develop. The resulting product was a prototype of instructional materials tailored to teach CCU effectively. The materials underwent rigorous quality assessments through expert validation and field testing in English classes. The findings revealed that the instructional materials are valid and appropriate for teaching CCU, demonstrating a significant positive impact on learners’ communicative competences. Specifically, the integration of local cultural contexts fostered a deeper understanding of both target language use and cross-cultural interaction, bridging gaps between learners' cultural frameworks and English-communication contexts. The implication of this study underscores the importance of incorporating local cultural elements in CCU courses, highlighting that such integration not only contextualizes language learning but also enhances learners’ engagement and adaptability in real-world communication. By promoting culturally responsive teaching, these materials provide a model for developing context-sensitive EFL curricula that address global communication demands while preserving local cultural identity.
Co-Authors Achmalona, Teguh Ade Febryanti Ade Sissca Villia Al Zuhri Ali, A. Zulkarnain Aminuyati Ani, Adetia Putri Anton Anton Apriani, Novia Aristia, Erni Sona Ayu, Dea Bathari, Rosalia Rina BRIGITA PURIDAWATY Chusyeri, Imam darwis darwis, darwis Dermawan, Moh. Pebbu Diana, Tera Dwi Safitri, Serly Edwinata, Ellin Ervina, Lissa Fahrezi, Fahri Fitriana, Nanda Fitriana, Novika Nur Fitriyani, Ardelia Nur Eka Hadi Pradana, Pascalian Helmi, M. Fadhlan Akbaryan Herawati Herawati Ilahi, Muhammad Rizi Jarnawi Jarnawi Kamarullah Kamarullah Khairani, Fuji Khairina, Ulfa Kurniawan, Rafli Lela Hartini Lestari, Mustika Ayu Linda Linda Lisma Ningsih Lubis, Haniah Lubis, Yuliana Malika, Riwayati Marleni, Wisuda Andeka Mat Saad, Zarina binti Maulida, Ida Maulida, Indah Ilma Mualim, Mualim Mukti, Abdul Murdial, Feni Mustaffa, Jamaludin Naja, Khairul Ningsih, Hasrun Ningsih, Nining Fatria Ningsih, Yulisyo Nugroho, Bagas Adi Nurdin, Hanifah Nursadrina, Cut Pardi Pardi, Pardi Patroni, Rini Pebriantika, Erlin Prastiwi, Yesita Ine Pratiwi, Baiq Reni Rahmadani Handoyo, Raihan Rahmayanti, Kurnia Ramadhan, Dian Reny Suryanti Riwanda, Aisha Sahratullah Salwa, Nurul Saputri, Tamidhiani Dwi Sari, Elly Ratna Sarkawi, Sarkawi Sary, Yopita Serianti, Putri Shakra, Riezca Siswantara, Eka Sofia, Melda Solikhah Solikhah Sri Rejeki Sri Watini Suparman Suparman suri, Darma Susmini, Susmini Susmini, Susmini Sustiyani, Elly Syakhuro, Moh. Hamdan Syarifah Asyura, Syarifah Wahyuningsih, Sri Handari warni, Eva Wijaya, Dito Prakosa Yoiz Shofwa Shafrani, Yoiz Shofwa Yulia Fitri