Assitalliang and Cultural Awareness in Learning Indonesian Language in Higher Education Institutions

Authors

  • Wahyuddin

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Ramly

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Anshari

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Mantasiah

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Romansyah Sahabuddin

    Educational Management, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Juanda

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia
  • Hasmawati

    Indonesian Language Education, State University of Makassar, Makassar 90222, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i12.11849
Received: 28 August 2025 | Revised: 31 October 2025 | Accepted: 3 November 2025 | Published Online: 10 December 2025

Abstract

Optimal Indonesian language learning should not only be limited to linguistic aspects but should also be able to integrate the cultural values contained therein. Local concepts such as Assitalliang, which is full of cultural wisdom, have great potential to be used as teaching materials that support these goals. This study aims to explore how the role of teaching materials based on Assitalliang can increase students' cultural awareness in the context of learning Indonesian at the university level. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method at a higher education institution in Indonesia. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with lecturers and students, observations during the learning process, and reviews of teaching material documents and student assignment results. Data analysis was carried out thematically to reveal the contribution of teaching materials in increasing students' cultural awareness. Research findings show that teaching materials that adopt the concept of Assitalliang not only enrich the linguistic dimension in the learning process but also provide a contextual learning experience. This allows students to understand and absorb local cultural values such as cooperation, respect for others, togetherness, and social harmony. These results emphasize the importance of integrating cultural elements in the development of teaching materials as a comprehensive approach in learning Indonesian. Therefore, teaching materials based on Assitalliang have the potential to be an effective model in instilling cultural values while strengthening students' national identity. this study implies that the integration of Assitalliang-based materials can make Indonesian language learning more contextual.

Keywords:

Teaching Materials; Assitalliang; Cultural Awareness; Indonesian; Higher Education

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Wahyuddin, Ramly, Anshari, Mantasiah, Sahabuddin, R., Juanda, & Hasmawati. (2025). Assitalliang and Cultural Awareness in Learning Indonesian Language in Higher Education Institutions. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(12), 1850–1860. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i12.11849

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