Cultural Learning through Literary Texts for German Language Teachers in Indonesia: Implementation and Challenges toward SDG 4
Keywords:
Culture Learning, Literary Texts, German Language Education, SDG 4 – Quality EducationAbstract
Higher education in Indonesia faces challenges in improving the competencies of graduates, particularly in design education that demands not only technical skills, but also critical and creative thinking skills. The Magang dan Studi Independen Bersertifikat Program (MSIB) in the Kampus Merdeka policy is one of the strategic initiatives to address these challenges. This study aims to analyze in depth the dynamics of the ideology contained in the implementation of the MSIB program as well as its influence on the development of the competencies of design students. The method used is a qualitative approach with bibliometric analysis techniques of relevant literature from Google Scholar and Scopus databases in the span of 2021—2025. The results show that although the literature discusses the strengthening of professional competencies through MSIB, the ideological aspects inherent in the program and their impact on design education are still rarely studied. These findings reveal a gap in the literature related to the integration of educational ideology with the development of critical and creative abilities of design students. The study concludes that ideologies within MSIB have great potential in shaping students' ways of thinking, but that more structured ideological integration is needed in order for design education to produce graduates who are not only technically competent, but also innovative and reflective in the face of the challenges of the working world. These studies made important contributions in the development of more responsive and holistic design education curricula, as well as being the basis for the formulation of more effective higher education policies.
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