ANALYZING THE REPRESENTATION OF PANCASILA’S VALUES IN ‘ENGLISH FOR NUSANTARA’: AN APPRAISAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

A good textbook is one that can incorporate moral values, ethics, and shape students' attitudes and behavior in everyday life (Ayu & Indrawati, 2018; Bahrami, 2015; Nur Amalia et al., 2024). However, the role of textbooks extends beyond this. Through the stories and examples they present, textbooks can serve as a means of strengthening the diverse cultures and identities of the Indonesian nation by promoting positive character development and fostering critical thinking (Oktariani & Ekadiansyah, 2020). In addition, in the Emancipated Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka), ELT textbooks are designed as a language learning tool and medium for shaping students' character (Kahfi et al., 2022; Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia, 2024). The ELT textbook ‘English for Nusantara’ used in this curriculum is expected to reflect the values of the Profil Pelajar Pancasila (PPP). This study analyzes how these values are represented in the textbook through Appraisal Analysis, focusing on the Attitude system. This system consists of Affect, Judgment, and Appreciation. The research findings indicate that Judgment is the most dominant feature, reflecting positive evaluations of characters' behaviors aligned with the values of moral responsibility, independence, and cooperation. Additionally, Appreciation is used to evaluate social-cultural phenomena both affirmatively and critically. On the other hand, Affect reinforces the affective power that encourages empathy, enthusiasm, and concern. This indicates that the textbook is useful in stimulating students to have good morals and social sensitivity. Thus, this book has the potential to shape students' characters by the values of the Profil Pelajar Pancasila.