PERSPEKTIFNUSANTARA.COM – In many Indonesian higher education institutions, students are increasingly more comfortable using slang and regional languages than formal Indonesian in daily communication.
While this reflects the country’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity, it also raises concerns about the gradual decline of academic literacy skills among university students.
Indonesian, as the national language, plays a crucial role in higher education. It serves as the primary medium for clear communication, comprehension of academic materials, and the effective expression of ideas in both spoken and written forms.
Without adequate proficiency in formal Indonesian, students may struggle with critical reading, academic writing, and active participation in scholarly discussions.
The Importance of Indonesian
The importance of Indonesian is closely linked to the development of student literacy. According to the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), Indonesia recorded an average reading score of 359, which remains below the OECD average.
This data highlights that many Indonesian students still face challenges in understanding, analyzing, and interpreting written texts.
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Strong language competence is therefore essential in supporting overall literacy development.
