Inclusion in the Indonesian context means the participation of minority ethnic and religious groups within the dominant Javanese and Muslim society. The issues of ethnic and religious inclusion are discussed in a case study: teaching materials in tertiary education context. This case study looks into how Minahasan ethnic group and Christian affiliated English lecturers in Manado adapt the content of ELT materials in relation to their multiethnic students with different religious backgrounds. Their awareness of the importance of teaching materials adaptation and better interaction between lecturers and students enhance better understanding of what should be done regarding their students’ ethnic and religious backgrounds. In relation to the issues of inclusion explained above, this case study explores how within the dominant Javanese and Muslim society of Indonesia, a region where Minahasan and Christian majority still prevails. This study shows how local Minahasan and Christian ELT teachers perceive the appropriate and relevant cultural values contained in teaching materials and implement the materials adaptation for their multiethnic students in university context.

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Wipsar Siwi Dona Ikasari

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Ethnic and religious inclusion in teaching materials in tertiary education: a case study in indonesian university setting