LOCAL WISDOM BASED-READING MATERIALS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Reading is no longer simply about understanding words on a page. In today’s academic and information-rich world, university students need to analyze ideas, evaluate evidence, solve problems, and connect what they read with real-life situations. Reading Skills for University Students: Integrating Local Wisdom and Problem-Based Learning is designed to support first-year university students in developing these essential reading competencies through meaningful, contextual, and engaging learning experiences. A distinctive feature of this book is the integration of Majalengka’s local wisdom into authentic reading materials. Local legends, culinary heritage, tourism, agriculture, environmental issues, and community life become meaningful contexts through which students develop English reading skills while strengthening their appreciation of local culture. Supported by the principles of Problem-Based Learning, students are encouraged not only to understand texts but also to analyze issues, collaborate with peers, and propose evidence-based solutions to authentic local challenges. Ideal for Reading Comprehension courses in higher education, this book serves as both an instructional resource and a bridge between language learning, critical literacy, and responsible citizenship, preparing students to become thoughtful readers and lifelong learners.

Reading is no longer simply about understanding words on a page. In today’s academic and information-rich world, university students need to analyze ideas, evaluate evidence, solve problems, and connect what they read with real-life situations. Reading Skills for University Students: Integrating Local Wisdom and Problem-Based Learning is designed to support first-year university students in developing these essential reading competencies through meaningful, contextual, and engaging learning experiences. A distinctive feature of this book is the integration of Majalengka’s local wisdom into authentic reading materials. Local legends, culinary heritage, tourism, agriculture, environmental issues, and community life become meaningful contexts through which students develop English reading skills while strengthening their appreciation of local culture. Supported by the principles of Problem-Based Learning, students are encouraged not only to understand texts but also to analyze issues, collaborate with peers, and propose evidence-based solutions to authentic local challenges. Ideal for Reading Comprehension courses in higher education, this book serves as both an instructional resource and a bridge between language learning, critical literacy, and responsible citizenship, preparing students to become thoughtful readers and lifelong learners.