The Problem-Solution Approach to Study Indonesian Literatures in a Global Context

Abstract

This study was aimed to describe the problems of learning literature and offered the solutions that were expected to overcome the problems of learning Indonesian literature in schools in a global context. This study used a qualitative approach and contextual methods through a literature study. The results of this study indicated that only through continuous efforts the problems of literary learning could be realized as follows:  Students were needed to be guided to know literature in a fun way and instill longing. Students read literary works directly, not summaries or reviews. Students were given the freedom to convey various interpretations in discussing literary works. Every opinion or achievement of student work was given an award. The portion of literary appreciation must be prioritized in literary learning. Knowledge of theory, definition and literary history was sufficient to serve as secondary information when discussing literary works. Reading and writing skills were closely related to learning to appreciate literature. Literary appreciation began with reading activities, while literary expression was related to writing literary works. Thus, literacy development through literary learning in the form of reading habits and writing skills in turn was able to form a strong generation and can compete in a global life that was full of challenges.