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Understanding English Teachers’ Engagement in Professional Learning Communities for TPACK Reconstruction
Full text linkThis study examines the role of English teachers in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as they develop their Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) within the context of cultural and religious norms in madrasahs in Semarang City, Indonesia. Using a qualitative ethnographic case study methodology, the data were collected through observations, questionnaires, and field notes to demonstrate teachers' behavioural, emotional, and cognitive engagement. The study consisted of 50 in-service English teachers from thirty Islamic junior high schools serving varying educational backgrounds and professional learning experiences. The findings suggest, using Fredricks et al.'s multidimensional framework on engagement, that the teachers were very engaged behaviourally when we measured their attendance, participation, and attempts to use technology in their classrooms. Emotionally, the teachers exhibited excitement, curiosity, key details, engagement, pride, and self-efficacy, which led them to feel connected to the PLC and motivated to experiment with different instructional practices. Cognitively, the teachers engaged in reflective practices, planning with goals, problem-solving, and pedagogically integrating technology with content. This study highlights that PLCs can be a formidable vehicle for collaborative professional growth, helping English teachers develop their technological teaching capacity and pedagogically innovate while maintaining their cultural and religious nuance. This study also highlights that TPACK reconstruction involves a process of continually engaging in multidimensional, ongoing interactions to be effectively reconstructed in a relevant context
Translation Equivalence of Tourism Website Content: A Comparison Between Google Translate and DeepL Translate
Full text linkTranslation serves as a bridge to overcome language barriers. This research compares the types of equivalence produced by Google Translate (GT) and DeepL Translate (DT) using Koller`s equivalence framework. Employing a qualitative approach, the study follows data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion verification procedures. The translations generated by GT and DT were analyzed in the context of Kampung Kopi Camp, a tourism website being developed as a bilingual platform. The findings reveal two key classifications: (1) the same type of equivalence, where both GT and DT produce denotative, pragmatic, and text-normative equivalence for certain data, and (2) different types of equivalence, where the two tools generate varying results for the same data. Additionally, GT demonstrates a broader application of equivalence types, with a higher occurrence of pragmatic and connotative equivalence, making its translations more engaging. In contrast, DT adopts a more formal approach. These differences suggest that GT may be more effective in capturing contextual and expressive nuances, while DT maintains a stricter adherence to formal structures. By identifying the characteristics of these translation tools, this study provides insights into their effectiveness in producing equivalent translations, particularly in the tourism field. Understanding these variations can guide users in selecting the most suitable machine translation tool based on their specific needs, whether for formal communication or more engaging, context-driven translation. Ultimately, this research highlights the strengths and limitations of GT and DT, contributing to a broader understanding of machine translation in cross-linguistic communication
Unveiling Power Dynamics in Online ESL Conversation Classes: A Critical Classroom Discourse Analysis of the IRF Pattern
Full text linkThis study explores power dynamics in online ESL conversation classes through the lens of the Initiation-Response-Feedback (IRF) pattern, a widely used discourse structure in classroom interactions. The research aims to examine how IRF shapes tutor-student interactions, influences student participation, and impacts learning performance. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, specifically Critical Classroom Discourse Analysis (CCDA), the study analyzes recorded ESL conversation sessions from online platforms to identify patterns of discourse control, student agency, and negotiation of power. The Findings reveal that while the IRF pattern facilitates structured learning, it also reinforces power asymmetry, with tutors predominantly controlling discourse flow and topic management. However, variations in feedback mechanisms, such as open-ended questioning and elaborative responses, create opportunities for more balanced interactions. The study highlights the need for ESL tutors to adopt more inclusive discourse strategies that encourage student-led discussions and minimize hierarchical barriers in online learning environments. The implications suggest that modifying the IRF structure to allow greater student participation fosters communicative competence and enhances learner confidence
EFL Students’ Bilingual Community: A Sociolinguistic Study of Language Choice and Its Implications
Full text linkThis research was a sociolinguistic study focusing on bilingualism and language choice involving students from the English Education Study Program (EESP) as participants who were presumably members of a bilingual speech community. The objective of the research was to describe the profile of the bilingual community members with their sociolinguistic background, to analyze the patterns of language choice that occurred, and how they represent the speakers’ sociolinguistic competence in social interaction, and to interpret how the language patterns imply the role of the English in the community. A small-scale survey was conducted with non-participant observation using questionnaires and documentary sources as the tools for data collection. The research concluded that students of EESP were firmly verified as bilingual speech community members. They not only shared common stuff dealing with their academic right and duties, but also common languages as their repertoires with the same knowledge of appropriateness for the language choice practice. The choice considered the social contexts in addition to the intelligibility of the language to the participants. The co-occurrence of the choice showed that the rules of alternation existed, but were bendable. It did not represent any situation of diglossia. The occurrence of the patterns represented how the speakers’ sociolinguistic competence controlled the practice of the language choice. As an implication, English played additional roles for them to not only show their social status identity, but also as the language of education, as well as a language to build their global social networking
Local Tourists’ Evaluation in Travel Vlogs of South Garut Tourism: A Case of Attitude
Full text linkDigital platforms, particularly video-sharing platforms such as YouTube, have played a pivotal role in influencing travel decisions. As one of the emerging technologies impacting tourist behavior, YouTube has become increasingly significant. The present study focuses on evaluating the South Garut destinations, namely Santolo and Sayang Heulang Beaches, by analyzing comments provided in travel vlogs on YouTube, utilizing the Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework through the attitude subsystem of appraisal, specifically affect, judgment, and appreciation. Adopting a qualitative descriptive paradigm, this study aims to elucidate the language phenomena associated with the tourism sector. Six travel vlog videos featuring comments from local tourists were examined, yielding 51 evaluative clauses related to Santolo Beach and 41 clauses pertaining to Sayang Heulang Beach. The findings of this study revealed the presence of all three attitude subtypes of the appraisal system (affect, judgment, and appreciation) within the analyzed data. Among these, appreciation through valuation with positive polarity emerged as the most dominant attitude subsystem. Overall, the results indicate that local tourists expressed considerable appreciation for the natural beauty of both destinations. Nevertheless, negative evaluations were also evident, addressing concerns such as parking facilities, stray animals, garbage disposal, illegal levies, inflated food prices, ticket management, and road conditions. Despite these issues, the general sentiment among local tourists remained predominantly positive regarding both destinations
Examining Deixis in Zakir Naik's Preaching Videos: A Pragmatic Analysis
Full text linkAs a popular and important field in pragmatic study, deixis has been largely investigated by many researchers across disciplines and in various types of discourse. However, its use in Islamic discourse focusing on comparative religion is rarely explored. Therefore, this study examined deictic expressions used in Islamic public oration by a famous scholar. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, it aims to find out the main types of deixis, focusing on the analysis of the frequency, what they refer to, & the functions. The data were gained from a corpus of three recorded preaching sessions available online on YouTube. The findings showed that personal deixis becomes the most dominant type, followed by spatial and temporal deixis. Personal deixis mainly worked to refer to the addressee & to engage the addressee in the discourse. It also referred to the preacher as a form of revealing his identity. Then, spatial deixis functioned as a way to focus the talk to particular things and to refer to preceding or following ideas or acts. In addition, temporal deixis was primarily used to refer to present times, showing the high relevance of the discourse with current moments. This paper is hoped to provide insights regarding how deixis serves various crucial functions in preaching and how it facilitates the speaker to persuade the addressee to the explanations given. Hence, the results of this study could inform those who aspire to be a better speaker by practicing using deictic expressions more properly to sound more convincing
Comparative Phonology of Malay Languages in West Kalimantan Province: A Dialectological Study
Full text linkThis research aims to describe and map the phonological correspondence, including any differences, and to create an isogloss file. The conversation method was used for data collection. The technique involved pointing at objects, pictures, photos, and activities. Instruments were used to facilitate data gathering. Data was obtained through in-depth conversations with informants using the prepared instruments. The analysis method used is both descriptive and comparative, employing both quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods as well as the synchronic comparative method. The comparative method is used to compare phonological correspondence differences between observation points. The dialectometric formula was used to calculate the number of phonological differences. The isogloss file is created as the boundary of the Malay language phonological correspondence between observation points. The study results describe the correspondence of Malay language phonology in 13 observation points. Secondly, the phonological correspondence between observation points varies from 6.54% at observation points 1-2 to 14.33% at observation points 9-11. Furthermore, the mapping of the phonological variation and correspondence of the Malay language in West Kalimantan Province revealed the existence of three dialects: Sambas, Mempawah, and Sintang. Figure 2 displays the impact of correspondence and phonological variation on the location of each dialect. Additionally, the isogloss line that distinguishes the phonological correspondence of Malay language variations is represented in the form of isophonic files. This study is significant since it has identified three unique Malay dialects in West Kalimantan and revealed intriguing phonological correspondences among them. The Malay dialects of West Kalimantan exhibit systematic correspondences among the vowels [-e], [-?], [-a], and [-o]. The [o] sound closely resembles the [o] sound in the Malay language of Jambi Province. The Malay dialect of Jambi possesses a variant that concludes with the vowel [o]. This association in West Kalimantan is predominantly observed in the coastal areas of Sambas Regency. This finding suggests that the Malay dialects spoken in West Kalimantan and Jambi are interconnected. The [e] correspondence closely resembles the Malay dialect utilized in Jakarta, particularly in the regions of Sambas, Singkawang, and Bengkayang
Communication Styles of Human-Machine Interaction in the ChatGPT
Full text linkThis research aims to analyze the communication style of Human-machine interaction based on ChatGPT 3.5 to understand the pros and cons, as well as potential improvements in the implementation of this technology. Humans have limitations in processing complex information. The emergence of machines helps humans complete work, and many machine features provide solutions. This research found out human-machine interaction, focuses on communication and using cooperative principles that have four maxims: maxim quantity, maxim quality, maxim relation, and maxim manner are some of the divisions that will be sought in human-machine interaction. The research uses a qualitative method by using a chatbot as a GPT version 3.5 chat that is then given a command. Then, the data is collected and analyzed. From this analysis, human-machine interaction qualitatively has good performance but has a deficiency in maximum quantity due to too much information given. The outcome of the violation of the maxim quantity that stands out requires self-interpretation where the statements correspond to the question. This research is expected to help develop human-machine interaction technology primarily in business
Mantras in the Erau Tradition in Kutai Kartanegara
Full text linkTraditions and mantras are essential elements in people's culture and life. This study focuses on mantras in the Erau tradition in Kutai Kartanegara Kingdom. Erau is one of Indonesia's cultural traditions, which is carried out annually with an activity center in Tenggarong, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan. In the Erau tradition, the mantras is vital in regulating society and determining social relations between citizens. It also acts as a source of inspiration and motivation for people to carry out their daily lives. This research was conducted to understand more about these mantras and how they are used in the context of the Erau tradition. This study also aims to discover the meanings of each mantra in the Erau tradition and how these mantras play a role in people's daily lives. The result of this study is that mantras is used as a local communication tool in the form of language, which has an essential role in seeding messages and culture. The characteristics of the mantra used are spoken language and the mention of all the supernatural beings believed to be the rulers of the supernatural realm. The meaning of the mantra is intended to seek permission from the rulers of the supernatural realm to hold the Erau event, to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kutai Kartanegara Erau activities, and to empower the king who leads his people simultaneously. The results of this study can be used as a reference in future studies on other traditions and mantras in different regions
The Animal Signs in Determining Good and Bad Days in the Ala Ayuning Dewasa on Balinese Caka Calendar
Full text linkTime determines the good and bad day to start doing something in Balinese society. This study aims to analyze the sign system in the Ala Ayuning Dewasa on the Balinese Caka Calendar. Data is taken from the Balinese Caka Calendar 2023. There are two types of data in this study, namely written and oral data. Written data is in the form of animal name terms and their meanings. Oral data is a description of the relationship between signifiers and signifieds. Written data were collected through observation assisted by note-taking techniques. Researchers observed the sign system in the Ala Ayuning Dewasa on the Balinese Caka Calendar and noted it in the sheets provided. Oral data were obtained from three informants who wrestled with the Ala Ayuning Dewasa on the Balinese Caka Calendar through interviews. The results showed that (1) signifiers were formed from a combination of times called wewaran, wuku, and penanggal/pangelong, (2) there were 20 animal terms consisting of 9 forms of noun phrases, and 11 simple clauses, (3) signifiers and signifieds have a connotation relationship, (4) signifieds are complex which means that one signified can have the meaning of good das, bad day, good and bad days, even one signifier can have up to 5 meanings. This research is a sound guide for Hindus in Bali to discover the meaning of the relationship between animal signifiers and their signifieds in the Ala Ayuning Dewasa on the Balinese Caka Calendar