CULTURAL CONTENTS AND NATIONAL IDENTITY ON THE THINK GLOBALLY ACT LOCALLY TEXTBOOK

Abstract

This thesis investigates cultural categories, cultural dimensions, multicultural values and national identity represented in the "Think Globally Act Locally". The textbook dedicates significant portions of its content to all cultural categories. However, the textbook's representation of cultural dimensions is not entirely balanced. The textbook heavily emphasizes the socialization and life cycle aspect, followed by social interaction, social identity and social groups, stereotype and national identity, and social and political institutions. While national history and national geography were absent from the textbook. The textbook represents multicultural values, including acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity, respect for human dignity and universal human rights, responsibility to the world community, and respect for the earth. Finally, the textbook also effectively represents Indonesian national identity through shared homeland, shared myths, shared culture, and shared legal rights. In conclusion, the "Think Globally Act Locally" textbook provides rich cultural elements that can benefit students' learning process.