Strengthening Cultural Literacy in Students Through Drama Learning Media “Gegaraning Wong Akrami”

Abstract

Cultural literacy is one of the important competencies that need to be developed in higher education as an effort to strengthen students' cultural identity in the midst of globalization. However, literature learning in higher education still tends to be oriented towards mastering theoretical aspects so that the use of literary works as a medium to strengthen cultural literacy is not optimal. This study aims to describe (1) learning design and (2) the application of drama learning media "Gegaraning Wong Akrami" to strengthen cultural literacy in students. The research uses a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive design. The research was carried out in the Javanese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University. The research subjects consisted of lecturers teaching drama courses and semester VI students. Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using an interactive analysis model which includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that strengthening cultural literacy is carried out through two main stages, namely the design and implementation of drama learning. In the design stage, elements of cultural literacy are integrated into the lecture contract, semester learning plan, learning model, learning media, and learning evaluation. In the implementation stage, lecturers implement student-centered learning through reading, discussing, analyzing, presenting, and staging drama scripts that contain Javanese cultural values. The findings of the study show that the drama "Gegaraning Wong Akrami" is an effective learning medium to strengthen cultural literacy while supporting student character education in higher education.