Dancing with Words: Integrating Culture into BIPA Speaking and Listening Instruction

Ananda Siti Khoirunnisa

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Abstract: Language and cultural elements are essential in BIPA learning. Merak Dance is one of Indonesia’s cultural heritages from West Java. It has great potential to serve as a learning resource in BIPA. This study examines the integration of Merak dance, a traditional West Javanese art form, into Indonesian language instruction for BIPA learners. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, involving five BIPA learners at Balai Bahasa Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. The dance instruction in Indonesian used to deliver numerical counts, directions, and movement descriptions. The results indicate that they gave positive feedback and showed enthusiasm during their Merak Dance practice and performance at UPI’s 2023 Dies Natalis celebration. These findings may serve as a reference for educators seeking to integrate language instruction with local cultures across diverse Indonesian regions.

Keywords: BIPA, Culture in Language Learning, Merak Dance, West Java Culture

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