Empowering Village Literacy Through Literary Criticism and Collaboration with Panrita Mandiri Global

Maria Ulviani, Herli Herli, Siti Suwadah Rimang, Mira Mira, Akbar Aba

Abstract

Low literacy culture among rural communities remains a fundamental issue in human resource development. This study aimed to empower the people of Taeng Village, Pallangga District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi, through a literacy program based on literary criticism and digital collaboration with Panrita Mandiri Global. The research employed a participatory research and development (R&D) approach involving 40 participants, including community leaders, teachers, students, and literacy facilitators. Data were collected through observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and documentation. The results showed a significant increase in reading motivation from 25% to 82.5% and digital literacy skills from 32% to 85%. The program also produced a collaborative literacy model integrating cultural literacy, digital literacy, and participatory learning. The findings demonstrate that integrating cultural and technological approaches is an effective strategy for building sustainable literacy ecosystems in rural areas.

Keywords

culture; digital literacy; empowerment; literary criticism; rural community

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.20961/jr&d.v13i2.114673

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