Abstract
This descriptive qualitative research aims to describe the selection and usage of English for Islamic studies material based on Islamic character values. It was conducted at English for Islamic studies class followed by the students of Akhwal As Syakhsiyyah Department, IAIN Pontianak. The results showed that the lecturer chose internet authentic material regarding Islamic character values, and he administered an online readability test to gain a reading passage that fits students' abilities. According to interviews with several students, after reading and discussing passages containing Islamic character values, students felt that such reading materials were beneficial information, and they attempted to behave according to Islamic characters mentioned in the reading passages.
Highlights
Character building or character education aims to expose students with noble character values so that the students implement the values in their daily life or activities (Hasibuan, Syah, & Marzuki, 2018; Jalil, 2012; Ngamanken, 2014)
In the context of English for Islamic Studies, traditionally lecturer makes use of textbooks addressing Islamic discussion and issues such as "The Qur'an," "Pilgrimage to Mecca," "Life After Death," "The Angels," and so on, and he/she does not have any idea about integrating other Islamic discussions, e.g. Islamic noble character, with his teaching activity since he relies too much on the available textbooks
Since the textbook of English for Islamic studies used by English lecturer often merely discusses "Obeying Allah," "Obeying Prophet Muhammad," "Obeying Parents," "Al-Qur'an," and "Pillars of Islam," the researcher, in this research, selected material containing Islamic character values of respecting guest, respecting teacher, respecting others, and maintaining a relationship with non-Muslims
Summary
Since the textbook of English for Islamic studies used by English lecturer often merely discusses "Obeying Allah," "Obeying Prophet Muhammad," "Obeying Parents," "Al-Qur'an," and "Pillars of Islam," the researcher, in this research, selected material containing Islamic character values of respecting guest, respecting teacher, respecting others, and maintaining a relationship with non-Muslims.
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