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Culture-Based Contextual Learning to Strengthen BIPA Learners’ Communicative Competence at the Indonesian Embassy in Vienna

Journal of Community Empowerment · Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 46–56

DOI
10.15294/jce.v6i1.59463
ISSN
2807-1115, 2798-5997
Published
2026-07-24
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The community engagement program implemented culture-based Contextual Teaching and Learning to strengthen the communicative competence of Indonesian for Speakers of Other Languages learners at the Indonesian Embassy in Vienna. Approximately 8–12 learners with diverse proficiency levels participated in three interactive sessions: a Maumere dance workshop, an Indonesian horror-film discussion, and a marketplace simulation followed by Indonesian cooking activities. Program outcomes were evaluated through participant observation, documentation, oral reflection, and performance-based assessment. The activities encouraged learners to use Indonesian in meaningful cultural contexts, resulting in greater participation, confidence, speaking fluency, and mastery of contextual vocabulary and expressions. Learners also demonstrated development in grammatical, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic competence. Despite limitations related to time, facilities, and heterogeneous proficiency levels, culture-based contextual learning created an engaging and authentic communicative environment. This facilitation model can support overseas BIPA programs while contributing to the internationalization of Indonesian and Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Pattimura
  • Universitas Kutai Kartanegara
  • IKIP PGRI Bojonegoro
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Ida ZulaehaState University of Semarang2
SuratnoState University of Semarang1
Zuliyanti ZuliyantiState University of Semarang1
Santi Pratiwi Tri UtamiState University of Semarang1
Cahyo HasanudinIKIP PGRI Bojonegoro1
Iwan RumaleanAffiliation unknown1
Gazali RachmanAffiliation unknown1
Sabda Aji KurniawanAffiliation unknown1
Firsya Fadilah SampulawaAffiliation unknown1
Arif Nur HalimAffiliation unknown1
Septina SulisyaningrumState University of Semarang1
Suratno SuratnoState University of Semarang1
Rahayu PristiwatiState University of Semarang1
Meilan ArsantiState University of Semarang1

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