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Does the EFL Textbook for Islamic Senior High School Reflect Islamic Values? A Critical Discourse Analysis Basya, Dihliza; Afandi, Ahmad Fauzi; Hosim, Mohamad
English Teaching Journal : A Journal of English Literature, Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/etj.v11i2.18209

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In Indonesia, the government endorses EFL textbooks for schools, including Islamic Senior High Schools. However, as there is no specific textbook provided that aligns with the religious values needed in these schools, there is potential for a mismatch between the English material taught and the intended educational goals for Islamic Senior High Schools. For this reason, the present critical discourse study aims to investigate the representation of Islamic values in the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture-endorsed EFL textbook for Islamic Senior High Schools. The study examines the textbook's content and evaluates the extent to which it reflects Islamic values according to Indonesian cultural and religious norms. Through the analysis by adopting Martin & White’s (2005) language appraisal theory, Kress & Van Leeuwen’s (2020) visual grammar theory, this research seeks to identify any gaps and areas for improvement in the representation of Islamic values in the EFL textbook. This study will contribute to inform the development of EFL textbooks that align with cultural and religious values. Further studies on Islamic values among Indonesian ELT textbooks used in most Islamic schools are deemed necessary to promote more understanding about Islamic principles applied in ELT context.Keywords: Critical Discourse Analysis, EFL Textbook, Islamic Values
EXPLORING THE PORTRAYAL OF ISLAMIC ETHICAL VALUES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL EFL TEXTBOOKS: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS Afandi, Ahmad Fauzi; Basya, Dihliza; Fauzi, Fatih Al
International Journal of Linguistics and Discourse Analytics Vol 6 No 2 (2025): IJOLIDA Vol. 6 No. 2, March 2025
Publisher : Denpasar Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52232/ijolida.v6i2.151

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In global contemporary education, where character development and ethical growth are acknowledged as integral components, the incorporation of moral and ethical values in textbooks assumes paramount significance. However, in the context of Indonesian schools, especially Islamic institutions, government-endorsed English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbooks often lack alignment with religious values, particularly Islamic ethics. This critical discourse analysis study aims to investigate the representation of Islamic ethics values in the EFL textbooks sanctioned by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture for Islamic Senior High Schools. Employing language appraisal theory and visual grammar theory, the research evaluates the extent to which the content aligns with Islamic ethics values within the framework of Indonesian religious norms. This study highlights the need for further research on Islamic ethics values within Indonesian English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks, a step toward fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic principles in ELT contexts. The findings of this study demonstrate that the EFL textbook effectively incorporates Islamic ethic values, including kindness, being friendly and polite, and respecting boundaries, consistently throughout the text. Both visual and verbal texts illustrate how these values are integrated into current topics to nurture moral development among students. In addition, the inclusivity of these textbooks exceeds expectations, as they are designed for all senior high schools without targeting any specific group. Nevertheless, it successfully instils Islamic ethical values, emphasizing their significance in shaping students' moral awareness and behaviour in diverse social interactions. The implication of this study is a deeper understanding of the current state of EFL textbooks in relation to Islamic ethical values, adding to the empirical knowledge base in the field of education.