Analysis Of The DPR RI's Communication Patterns In Conveying History To Visitors Of The DPR/MPR RI Museum Based On Harold D. Lasswell's Communication Model

Abstract

This study explores the enhancement of effective communication through educational visits to the DPR/MPR RI Museum as part of creative learning efforts aimed at fostering students’ learning motivation. It seeks to describe the creative learning approaches delivered by guides or presenters that contribute to the development of students’ communication skills through direct, experiential learning at the DPR/MPR RI Museum, using the communication model proposed by Harold D. Lasswell as the analytical framework. The research employs a qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, literature review, and documentation conducted during the educational visits. The findings indicate that such visits are effective in enhancing students communication abilities through interactive and experiential learning processes. These activities help students gain a deeper understanding of legislative processes, the history of democracy, and practices in political communication. Furthermore, students are able to improve their communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills through active engagement with resource persons and direct exploration of museum exhibits. The study concludes that educational visits to the DPR/MPR RI Museum represent an innovative and significant learning method that supports the improvement of effective communication, encourages creative learning, and increases students’ motivation and enthusiasm for learning in the field of Communication Science.