Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Materials Relevance in Addressing Students’ Needs

Renggi Vrika*  -  UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Melisa Rezi  -  UIN Imam Bonjol Padang, Indonesia
Meli Fauziah  -  Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup, Indonesia
Mazlin Binti Mohamed Mokhtar  -  Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia., Malaysia

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: 10.21580/vjv13i223716

This research investigates student perceptions of learning English and Arabic within constitutional law studies. Data were collected through purposive sampling via questionnaires and interviews. Findings reveal a gap between the language content taught and the specific needs of constitutional law students. Many reported that the material focused on general topics which were not relevant to their field. Another major concern was the lack of instructor feedback, making it difficult for students to identify weaknesses and improve effectively. This lack of feedback potentially hinders skill development crucial for constitutional law, such as analyzing legal texts and using appropriate legal language. The study suggests that the language curriculum should be adjusted to better meet the specific needs of constitutional law students. Additionally, providing tailored feedback is essential to support skill enhancement in a legal context. This research emphasizes the need to align language instruction more closely with the demands of specialized fields to foster meaningful and effective learning experiences.

Keywords: Languages, Students Perceptions, Material Relevance, Students Needs

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