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MULTICULTURAL VALUES REPRESENTATION IN AN INDONESIAN EFL TEXTBOOK Roviandini, Eka Yuniar; Suharjito, Bambang; Fitriani, Ika
UC Journal: ELT, Linguistics and Literature Journal Vol 6, No 2 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/uc.v6i2.12440

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Cultural imbalance in English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks remains a major concern in Indonesia’s EFL contexts. Many government-endorsed ELT textbooks often emphasize local culture while neglecting global perspectives, which can hinder the development of students' Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC). To address this issue, this study examines the representation of multicultural values in Pathway to English for tenth-graders, a non-government-endorsed ELT textbook. Using Moran's (2001) five cultural dimensions and Fairclough’s (1995) Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, the findings reveal that the textbook reflects three values: appreciating other people’s cultural products (AOPCP), respecting other people’s communities (ROPC), and appreciating other people’s practices (AOPP). However, the textbook lacks representations of cultural perspectives and figures. While it introduces international cultures, the content focuses heavily on cultural products, limiting opportunities to fully develop students' ICC. These results suggest that more balanced and comprehensive cultural content is essential in ELT textbooks to support the holistic development of students' ICC in a globalized world.
Academic Challenges Faced by English-Major Freshmen in Their First Year Jannah, Nisaul; Suharjito, Bambang; Andayani, Made Adi
Journal of Language, Communication, and Tourism Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): December (in progress)
Publisher : P3M Politeknik Negeri Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25047/jlct.v4i1.6741

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In their first year of learning at the university, freshmen are usually put in transition.  Unlike other fields of study, freshmen majoring in English might encounter unique academic requirements, including language barriers, especially in a non-English-speaking country. This study aims to explore and describe the challenges in their first year and how they cope with them. Using semi-structured interviews, five freshmen were selected for data collection. The findings reveal some challenges English-major freshmen faced, including academic and language challenges, classroom experience and learning environment, and time management struggles. Due to these obstacles, participants employed various strategies to adapt, such as seeking peer support, adjusting study habits, and improving self-management. The study emphasized the importance of supporting first-year English-major students in their academic transition to achieve successful adaptation and integration. However, the use of a small number of samples and the particular institutional context in which the study was conducted limit the findings of the study.