Needs Analysis of Students in Dialectology Learning at Toraja Christian University of Indonesia

his research aims to analyze the needs of students at the Toraja Christian
University of Indonesia in dialectology learning. The study is beneficial
in providing profound insights into the needs and preferences of students
in dialectology learning, assisting the university in developing a more
relevant and effective dialectology course. Furthermore, by
understanding the student's needs, the university can allocate learning
resources more efficiently, including providing more suitable teaching
materials, effective teaching methods, and improving learning facilities.
This research is a mixed-methods study, combining both quantitative and
qualitative analyses. Data for this study were obtained from 46 students
in the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Program at Toraja
Christian University of Indonesia who enrolled in the Dialectology course
during the academic year 2022/2023. Data were collected through survey
and interview techniques. The results of the research indicate that
students' needs in dialectology learning include understanding the
learning materials, effective teaching methods, required learning
resources, and desired practical experiences. Students' expectations and
motivations in dialectology learning vary, ranging from deepening their
understanding of language and culture and learning about dialectal
differences in their society to contributing to language preservation.