Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(9), pp. 4113 - 4121
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080937
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The Understanding of Local Cultural Treasures on Foreign Students in Indonesian Language Learning

Andayani ^1,*, Lalita Gilang ^2
1 Department of Indonesian Language Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
² Department of Visual Communication Design, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

The role of broad language may be implied in the increased role of the nation. The implications also can be seen in the role of the Indonesian language in the international area. This phenomenon is evidenced by the approval of that Indonesian language becomes subjects at 200 universities in ASEAN. However, there are some problems faced by foreign students studying in Indonesia. The problems commonly are issues related to cultural differences. These issues become an obstacle for foreign students studying in Indonesia. This research was conducted using a case study and qualitative approaches. The informants were foreign students who were studying the Indonesian language in Surakarta. The research results found that lack of the understanding of foreign students to the culture obstructs to the Indonesian language skills. The differences in the cultural background between the countries of origin of foreign students to the culture that exists in Surakarta make foreign students adjust the process of cultural adaptation. The adaptation was performed using the approach of familiarity and proximity.

KEYWORDS
Local Cultural, Indonesian Language Learning

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Andayani , Lalita Gilang , "The Understanding of Local Cultural Treasures on Foreign Students in Indonesian Language Learning," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp. 4113 - 4121, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080937.

(b). APA Format:
Andayani , Lalita Gilang (2020). The Understanding of Local Cultural Treasures on Foreign Students in Indonesian Language Learning. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(9), 4113 - 4121. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080937.