Comparative Study of Cultural Content Integration in English Teaching Materials for High School Students in Indonesia and the Philippines

Authors

  • Muhsinin Muhsinin Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0176-2253
  • Bernardo U Chua Notre Dame University Cotabato City, Philippines
  • Muhammad Mugni Assapari Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13815

Keywords:

Writing instructions, ELT learning, Communicative learning

Abstract

This study investigates the incorporation of cultural information in English teaching materials utilised in high schools in Indonesia and the Philippines. This research utilises a qualitative content analysis methodology to assess two textbooks: Bahasa Inggris English for Change (Indonesia) and Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School (Philippines). The analysis employs Cortazzi and Jin’s cultural content categories (source, target, international culture) alongside Adaskou, Britten, and Fahsi's four dimensions of culture (aesthetic, sociological, semantic, pragmatic). The findings indicate a common focus on local (source) culture, substantial representation of English- speaking nations (target culture), and initiatives to incorporate worldwide viewpoints. Nevertheless, there are notable differences in the methodologies and thematic emphasis that reflect specific sociocultural situations. The study emphasises the significance of culturally responsive pedagogy and provides recommendations for curriculum developers to enhance intercultural competency in English language instruction.

Author Biographies

Muhsinin Muhsinin, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram

Lecturer at English Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram.

Bernardo U Chua, Notre Dame University Cotabato City

Program Head, Humanities/Languages/Philosophy Faculty of Education

Muhammad Mugni Assapari, Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram

Lecturer at English Education Study Program, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Universitas Islam Negeri Mataram.

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2025-04-19

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Muhsinin, M., Chua, B. U., & Assapari, M. M. (2025). Comparative Study of Cultural Content Integration in English Teaching Materials for High School Students in Indonesia and the Philippines. Journal of Languages and Language Teaching, 13(2), 584–599. https://doi.org/10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13815

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