NEEDS ANALYSIS OF GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDENTS FOR A GERMAN-INDONESIAN SLANG DICTIONARY BASED ON CORPUS LINGUISTICS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the needs of students in the German Language Education Program regarding a German-Indonesia slang dictionary based on corpus linguistics, intended to enhance their productive language skills. Slang, often neglected in existing German language learning resources, plays a significant role in authentic communication. The research adopts a needs analysis approach, collecting data through surveys and interviews with students, while also performing a corpus analysis to examine the frequency and context of slang usage in German texts. The findings reveal that students seek a slang dictionary that goes beyond mere translation, providing context, usage patterns, and register variations that reflect the socio-cultural aspects of the language. This study contributes to the field of Indonesian Language and Literature Education by addressing a gap in existing resources, offering a tool for more contextualized and relevant language learning, and promoting a deeper understanding of authentic language use among students.