Enhancing Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Communication Skills in Maritime Education

Abstract

This research study investigates the integration of environmental perspectives and sustainable communication skills into the Standard Campus Communication Phrase (SCCP) program at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Pelayaran Jakarta. In alignment with the theme of Environmental Perspectives in Maritime Education and the sub-themes of teaching sustainable maritime practices and techniques, integrating environmental education into maritime curriculum, promoting awareness of maritime environmental issues among students, and the role of English language education in promoting maritime environmental awareness, this study aims to prepare maritime cadets for excellence in communication while fostering environmental consciousness. The maritime industry faces escalating environmental challenges, necessitating a proactive approach in equipping cadets with both effective communication skills and an understanding of sustainable practices. Leveraging the researcher's expertise in culture, literature, English for Specific Purpose (ESP), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Maritime English, this research focuses on sustainable maritime cadets and their preparation for effective communication. The research adopts a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, encompassing surveys, classroom observations, communication skills assessments, and content analysis of SCCP materials. The primary objectives are to assess the current state of environmental awareness among maritime cadets, evaluate the effectiveness of SCCP in improving communication skills, and examine the integration of environmental perspectives within the SCCP curriculum. The findings of this study will significantly contribute to maritime education by highlighting the pivotal role of English language instruction in promoting sustainable communication skills and environmental consciousness. The research outcomes will provide invaluable insights to educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers involved in maritime education. By preparing cadets to excel academically and professionally while emphasizing effective communication and environmental stewardship, this research aims to produce maritime graduates who are not only proficient in English but also equipped to navigate the environmental complexities of the global maritime industry.