Balinese Folklore Literacy as English Learning Material at Communication Studies, STAHN Mpu Kuturan Singaraja

Abstract

Balinese Folklore Literacy is educational media that inherited to the next generation. This media can be implemented as English learning material for university students in teaching English as Second Language. The study aimed at describing Balinese Folklore Literacy as English learning material at Communication Studies Program, STAHN Mpu Kuturan Singaraja. The Balinese Folklore Literacy contains ten Balinese Folklores and the story is written in English. The research was designed using qualitative approach. The subject was students in the first semester of Communication Studies Program, STAHN Mpu Kuturan Singaraja. The data were collected through observation, interview, and questionnaire. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The result showed that Balinese Folklore Literacy was effective to implement in teaching English as Second Language. The students can increase their ability in reading and writing skill. In addition, the students would be able to enrich the vocabulary through the exercise which related to the story. Thus, the students motivated to learn English inside and outside the classroom area.