Readiness of the 4th Semester Japanese Grammar Syllabus in Accomplishing the Learning Targets on MBKM Curriculum at Jakarta State University

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The study evaluates how the suitability of the Bunpo IV syllabus supports language learning targets within the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Jakarta State University under the MBKM (Merdeka Belajar) curriculum. Guided by Permendikbud No. 3/2020, it focuses on students’ readiness to meet JLPT N3 requirements after four semesters. Using mixed-method R&D with document analysis and archival review, it finds only 23.5% readiness, with major gaps in Moji Goi, Bunpo Dokkai, and Choukai, leading to a proposed syllabus development.

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Introduction

Research background and policy context

Syllabus design in MBKM

Purpose of the study and JLPT N3 alignment

I-CALLED International Conference on Culture, Arts, Languages, Literature, and Education Volume 2024 Corresponding Author: Frida Philiyanti; email: [fridaphiliyanti@unj.ac.id](fridaphiliyanti@unj.ac.id) Published 15 March 2024 Publishing services provided by Knowledge E Frida Philiyanti et al. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use andredistribution provided that the original author and source are credited. Selection and Peer-review under the responsibility of the I-CALLED Conference Committee. Research Article Readiness of the 4th Semester Japanese Grammar Syllabus in Accomplishing the Learning Targets on MBKM Curriculum at Jakarta State University Frida Philiyanti*, Cut Erra Rismorlita, Tia Ristiawati, Viana Meilani Prasetio, Eva Jeniar Noverisa ORCID Frida Philiyanti: [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4737-7281](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4737-7281) Japanese Language Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia Abstract. This study aims to find out how the suitability between the Bunpo IV syllabus is currently used with the language learning target in the Japanese Language Education Study Program at Jakarta State University which is based on the MBKM curriculum also known as Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. The curriculum is following the MBKM Curriculum listed in Permendikbud No. 3 of 2020. The regulation said that students have the right to study outside of the campus after completing 4 semesters. Therefore, students can choose internship programs abroad or in the country, as well as participate in student exchange programs The offers for internships are numerous, so it raises the interest of students to join it. But behind the enthusiasm of students for this Merdeka Belajar program, there is a concern that the learning targets of students who take part in the internship program, especially language courses, will decrease and not meet the target of learning study program itself. The main goal of the graduation requires students to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test ( JLPT) level N3, before taking the thesis exam. Bunpou IV is a course that contains grammar level IV or equivalent intermediate level, this course is quite related and has become the foundation of other language courses. The material provided up to Bunpo IV is equivalent to the Japanese language skills in JLPT N3 which is the requirement for graduating from the study program. This study is part of research and development (R&D) with a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach. Especially for the first year of research, the approach used is a qualitative approach through document analysis currently used in the Bunpou IV course. The technique used in collecting data is records and archival review of syllabus, teaching materials, and JLPT N3 simulation results. From the JLPT simulation results, it was found that student readiness to pass JLPT N3 had only reached 23.5% . Of the respondents who did not pass, it was found that 9.8% did not pass the Moji Goi section (letters and vocabulary), 47.06% did not pass the Bunpo Dokkai section (grammar and reading comprehension), and 23.53% did not pass the Choukai section (listening comprehension). From this result, we know that it is necessary to re-evaluate and conduct the development study of syllabus of the Bunpo IV course based on the Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in the Japanese Language Education Study Program, FBS UNJ. Keywords: MBKM curriculum, Bunpo IV, JLPT N3 ~~ How to cite this article: Frida Philiyanti*, Cut Erra Rismorlita, Tia Ristiawati, Viana Meilani Prasetio, Eva Jeniar Noverisa ~~ ORCID Frida Philiyanti: [https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4737-7281](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4737-7281), (2024), “Readiness of the 4th Semester Japanese Grammar Syllabus in Accomplishing the Learning Targets on MBKM Curriculum at Jakarta State University” in International Conference on Cultur

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What is the main purpose of the study?

To examine whether the Bunpo IV syllabus is aligned with the Japanese language learning targets in the MBKM-based Japanese Language Education Study Program at Jakarta State University.

How does the study assess readiness for JLPT N3?

Through a mixed-method R&D approach, using qualitative document analysis of the Bunpo IV syllabus and materials, plus archival review of syllabi, teaching materials, and JLPT N3 simulation results.

What do the JLPT N3 simulation results show?

Overall readiness reached 23.5%, with notable shortcomings: 9.8% failing Moji Goi, 47.06% failing Bunpo Dokkai, and 23.53% failing Choukai.

Oct 5, 2026

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