Cultural Content Analysis in The Textbook “Bahasa Inggris Life Today” for Senior High School Grade XII

Abstract

The research examines the cultural content in the Bahasa Inggris Life Today textbook for twelfth-grade students, focusing on cultural categories and dimensions. Utilizing a qualitative content analysis approach and applying the frameworks of Cortazzi and Jin’s cultural categories and Yuen’s cultural dimensions, the study reveals that the textbook predominantly emphasizes source culture, with moderate representation of target culture and minimal inclusion of international culture. It highlights a strong focus on the Products dimension and a notable presence of diverse Perspectives, while the Persons dimension is notably underrepresented. The research underscores the need for a more balanced portrayal of cultural categories and dimensions to provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of global diversity and to enhance their intercultural competence. Addressing these gaps will help in developing a richer educational resource that better prepares students for interacting in a diverse world.