Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) by the English Literature Department

North Minahasa, November 15, 2024 – The English Literature Department of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Sam Ratulangi University (Unsrat) held Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) on November 15, 2024. The event, which involved all English Literature lecturers and several students, took place at two locations: SD Gereja Pantekosta Victory Talawaan and SD Paslaten in North Minahasa.

The purpose of this PKM activity was to make a positive contribution to the community, specifically in the area of English language teaching and development among elementary school students. The faculty members and students of the English Literature Department were actively involved in various educational activities, including conducting interactive English classes and presenting material relevant to enhancing the students’ communication skills.

Maya P. Warouw, S.S., M.Hum., M.Ed., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Unsrat, also attended the event and expressed support for the implementation of the program. In her remarks, Maya Warouw emphasized the importance of community service as part of the broader mission to improve education quality that extends beyond the classroom and provides direct benefits to the surrounding community. “Through this PKM activity, we hope that students will directly experience the advantages of learning English, which can open up opportunities for them in the future,” she said.

Throughout the event, the English Literature faculty and students presented material that not only focused on language theory but also engaged the students in enjoyable activities such as language games and conversation exercises. These activities were aimed at boosting students’ confidence in using English, helping them overcome common barriers to learning a foreign language.

The PKM event received positive feedback from the schools and the local community. The principal of SD Gereja Pantekosta Victory Talawaan, who was present at the event, expressed gratitude to the Faculty of Cultural Sciences for organizing this activity, which was seen as highly beneficial for the students.

With the successful implementation of this PKM activity, the English Literature Department of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Sam Ratulangi University has further demonstrated its commitment to not only producing high-quality graduates but also actively contributing to the development of education in the community, particularly in the area of English language proficiency.