摘要：This research aims at finding out whether integrating character education in the teaching and learning of Interpersonal Communication class can promote the understanding of noble character values which include politeness, openness, empathy, and equality. The subjects of the research were Semester VI students of Office of Administration Education Study Program taking the Interpersonal Communication class. This is an action research study lasting within two cycles. The research steps include planning, implementation, monitoring, and reflection. The data were obtained through (1) observation, (2) documentation – collecting documents pertaining to the students’ works and tasks, and (3) quesionnaire for the students. The data analysis in this study took the form of reflection on the qualitative and quantative data obtained. The result of the study shows that, through the integration of character education in the Interpersonal Communication class, the students’ understanding of the noble character values improved. The implementation of the action is considered successful because there have been changes and improvement in the students’ understanding of the noble character values which include politeness, openness, empathy, and equality.
其他摘要：Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah integrasi pendidikan karakter dalam pembelajaran mata kuliah Komunikasi Interpersonal dapat meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap nilai-nilai karakter mulia yang mencakup sopan-santun, keterbukaan, empati, dan ke
关键词：integration;character education;interpersonal communication
