ESP and merdeka belajar in islamic higher education english learning

Abstract

The ability to master a foreign language is a student's need to compete at the international level. For this reason, universities are required to provide opportunities for lecturers to choose a lecturer in teaching English at tertiary institutions. In several studies it was found that students of Islamic Higher Education have the motivation and desire students who are strong enough to learn foreign languages but only a small proportion of them successfully master both international languages simultaneously (Arabic and English). The ESP (Materials, Methods and Needs Analysis) approach to the English Subject This is because English in tertiary institutions is complex and requires efforts that also involve many parties. The learning process in this skill requires a structured process and adequate time. Based on cognitive theory in learning, Merdeka Belajar provides the widest opportunity for students to control and carry out the learning process by involving metacognitive, motivational, and attitudinal aspects in achieving learning goals. For this reason, an ESP product is needed which aims to help students implement an independent learning system because one form of implementing this approach is the creation and selection of material methods based on student needs (limitations, desires, and interests).