Indonesian Journal of EFL and Linguistics
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Form of Register in Buying and Selling Conversations at Dayun Market in Siak Regency
Full text linkThe community is not bound by rules when communicating and making buying and selling transactions. The use of registers occurs in various regions, one of which is in the Dayun District, Siak Regency. The research objective is to describe the form of register used by traders and buyers in the Dayun market. The method used in this study is content analysis. Data collection techniques include observation techniques, records, and notes. Data analysis is content analysis. The results showed that there were 16 closed-enclosed registers and 3 open registers. The language used in buying and selling transactions is more specific. This study concludes that the form of registers in buying and selling transactions at the Dayun market in Siak Regency generally uses the form of a limited enclosure with conversations using informal language and spontaneous conversations. The implications of the research results can be used in the development of language teaching materials about the diversity of register variations that develop in society. For the public, its function is to learn the peculiarities of buying and selling registers in a market
Language Varieties and Translanguaging Among Students of High Socio-Economic Status
Full text linkThe social status of speakers often influences the use of their languages, which might also reflect their sociocultural identity. This article aims to reveal the language varieties used by students from high social economic status (SES) and the use of translanguaging types they perform during their interactions with different people in their surroundings. Adopting a mix of content analysis and case study design, this study used observation on five high school students from high socio-economic backgrounds and from different school settings in public and private schools. The selection of these students followed a snowball technique, in which the research setting gatekeepers chose the suitable participants. The employment of different translanguaging types was then calculated in a tabulation form to reveal a pattern. The results show that Indonesian was used as the high variety while Javanese, English, and Japanese were used as the low variety. Their use of languages also shows the elaborate code as high SES normally use and identify as high SES they have. On the other hand, the most widely use type of translanguaging by students is interlingual translanguaging, which shows the frequency of interaction with foreign languages. Likewise, the use of figurative language was used as intersemiotic translanguaging when they communicated at home. These results build on existing evidence of the similarities of the goals and the environment will affect how they do interaction. Students with high socio-economic tend to maintain their identity through interlingual translanguaging. Eventually, they can interact with other students with the same goals to blend their social class or backgrounds directly. Therefore, the use of a proper and correct multi-linguistic strategy needs to be introduced
Code Switching in Tetun Songs: The Way to Teach Language
Full text linkNowadays, the use of language can be done through daily life conversations and in the form of works, one of which is a song. In connection with the function of language in social science, sociolinguistics was born, one of which is about code-switching. This research involves six popular songs from Timor Leste that use three language variations, namely Tetun, Indonesian, and English. As a result, three types of code-switching were found: tag switching, intra-sentential switching, and inter-sentential switching. From here, there are three functions of code-switching in these songs including proving that Tetun can be comparable to other languages, code-switching can be used to discuss certain topics, and finally, this phenomenon is also effective to show certain characteristics. The function of code-switching itself is also related to the language learning process for learners
The Ability to Utilize Cohesive Devices in Report Texts Written by English Department Students
Full text linkThis qualitative research investigates the utilization of cohesive devices in report writing among English Department students. The study delves into the application of grammatical and lexical cohesive devices in the students' report writing that is connected to the students’ ability in promoting the cultural values they have to report. The research employed a comprehensive approach, including the observation on the students’ field study and interview, as well as content analysis to gain deeper contextual insights into language usage and the contribution of authentic activities prior to report writing on environmental and cultural issues. The findings demonstrate the most frequently used devices are "Reference" and "Conjunction" as primary grammatical cohesive devices, while "Ellipsis" and "Substitution" were underutilized. Of all lexical cohesive devices, "Repetition" occurred dominantly, with "Antonyms," "Synonyms," "Hyponyms," and "Meronyms" were less frequently used. In line with the use of cohesive devices in report writing, the study also emphasized how cohesive devices facilitate English department students in conveying cultural values in their report texts through the integration of field study and authentic experiences. By incorporating real-world applications and deeper learning experiences outside the classroom, aligned with the principles of Independent Learning, Independent Campus ‘Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka’ (MBKM) in Indonesia, academic institutions can foster students' language development and competence in report writing
Verbal Linguistics Intelligence and Self-Directed Learning in EFL Writing Problem Solving: A Study of Grit's Mediating Influence
Full text linkIn EFL writing, the interplay of Verbal linguistic intelligence and self-directed learning, influenced by grit, is crucial for enhancing proficiency. This research aims to explore the intricate relationship between linguistic intelligence, independent learning, and the pivotal role of grit. A cross-sectional design was instituted, encompassing 228 participants, aged 20-25, from a renowned private university in Malang, Indonesia. The Grit Scale by Duckworth et al. (2007) gauged participants' perseverance, while tools grounded in Hayes and Flower's paradigms assessed self-directed Learning. Verbal-linguistic Intelligence was appraised using the MIDAS tool. The findings illuminate the intricate dynamics of Verbal linguistics lntelligence, self-directed learning, and grit in academic writing. Verbal Intelligence strongly correlated with the constructs, underscoring its cardinal role in academic writing and analytical capabilities. Grit emerged as a crucial mediator between Self-Directed Learning, Verbal Intelligence, and writing problem-solving strategies, presenting a promising avenue for targeted pedagogical interventions. This investigation bolsters the foundation of resilient educational assessment tools and magnifies the transformative potential of grit and linguistic prowess in sharpening analytical abilities. Further studies should expound upon these relationships across diverse landscapes, remaining mindful of inherent biases.
Keywords: academic writing, EFL, grit, self-directed learning, verbal linguistics, intelligenc
Subjecthood in Banjarnese
Full text linkThis research discusses the subject testing tools in the Banjar language. Subjecthood is one of the study materials within the scope of syntax. This research examines subject forms in the Banjar language using typological studies. Linguistic typology is one of the linguistic study theories and models founded on natural data and language structure systems. This research is descriptive qualitative research. This research data are clauses and sentences obtained in the direct speech of Banjar speakers. Respondents are Banjar individuals at least 18 years of age. They have a variety of genders, levels of education, native languages (L1), and places of residence. The study of the subjectivity of the Banjar language entails collecting data via multiple methods (observation and interview). The analysis method used in this research is the distributional method, followed by the advanced method. The result of this research states that the subjugation of the Banjar language follows the typology theory of subject testing. There are five types of subject testing tools applied in this research: canonical structure, relativization, control, adverbial insertion and reflexive. The use of typology theory can reveal the subject test tools
An Acoustic Analysis of Chinese Indonesian Students in Pronouncing English Vowels: A Praat Study
Full text linkThis research aims to describe the errors made by Chinese-Indonesian students of the English Department of the University of Sumatera Utara in pronouncing English vowels; to discuss the reason for those errors this research uses Richard’s theory on causes of errors; and to overcome those errors using the phonetics transcription method and repetition drills. This research uses the Praat software to analyze the phonemes through the samples’ voice recordings. This research is qualitative and quantitative research. The data of this research are voice recordings of the samples and native speakers and the questionnaire answers of the samples. It is found that the Chinese-Indonesian students of the English Department who have passed the phonology subject still produce errors in pronouncing English vowels. It is concluded that these errors are found due to the effect of their mother tongues, namely Hokkien-Indonesian. The errors are also caused by the samples’ intralingual and developmental errors. In order to overcome those errors, this research employed the phonetic transcriptions method and repetition drills and found that the methods improve the overall values of selected English vowel phonemes
Lecturer's Perception of Google Translate as an Academic Tool: Appraisal Analysis
Full text linkAlthough research on Google Translate (GT) has been widely documented, there is a dearth of research examining Arabic lecturers' perspectives on GT from an appraisal point of view. This empirical research discusses how Arabic lecturers perceive the usage of GT as a tool for academics. The participants come from ten different Arabic language lecturers. Surveys and in-depth interviews were undertaken to gather data. The appraisal theory proposed by Martin and White (2005) was used for data analysis. The findings demonstrate how lecturers' perceptions of the usage of GT can be divided into four categories happiness and unhappiness, satisfied and unsatisfied. GT is popular among lecturers since it is simple to use, accessible, affordable, provides voice recording functions, and requires little language proficiency. Meanwhile, their unhappiness with GT arises because they find it challenging to grasp due to its literal translation, ambiguity, and poor source language input. Satisfaction with the lecturers arises from GT's assistance with their tasks, whereas dissatisfaction results from GT's inability to translate cultural terms. To this end, discussion and implications are discussed at the end of the study
Trances in Perspectives of Javanese and Muslim: An Anthropological Linguistic Study
Full text linkPossession is a serious health problem for Javanese and Muslims. This study aims to describe the perspective of Javanese and Muslims on a trance or a state of being possessed. This is qualitative research applying a linguistic anthropological approach. The subjects are the members of the Javanese and Muslim communities in Tulungagung. They are the individuals having experienced trance(s), their family, and the witnesses. Other important informants are the healers, shamans, and Islamic leaders (ustadz or kyai). Based on the analysis, it shows that trance for the Javanese is a disease inflicted by a certain spirit. It must be cured by a shaman with a series of rituals and offerings. For Muslims, it is a disturbance of the genie as the possessed disobeys God’s rules. Its healing is done through ruqyah by reciting particular verses from the Qur'an. The way Javanese treats a trance reflects their perspectives and thoughts as found in local wisdom: tamba teka lara lunga (the cure comes and the disease goes), meaning that every disease has its cure. For Muslims, a trance is simply an effect of the human relation to his God. A better quality in the relationship will result in a human’s better life. Conversely, a bad relationship to God will bring about a negative quality in human life. Trance is just one of them; it is believed to be evidence of the poor relationship a possessed has to God
The Power of Cooperative Principle and Politeness Strategy in Forming Phatic Speech Acts
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to explore and describe the role of cooperative principles and politeness strategies in forming phatic speech acts in women's communication on Facebook. This research is qualitative research. This study applies an ethnographic approach. The data type used is qualitative in words, sentences, photographs, documents, journals, and articles. The primary data in this study is the speech of women who are divided into categories, namely adult women and adolescents. The data collection techniques are interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used the ethnographic analysis model introduced by Spradley. The research results show that adult women implement the cooperative principles of relevance maxims and quality maxims. They also violate the cooperative principles of relevance maxim, quality maxim, and quantity maxim, while the politeness strategy applies positive politeness strategies. Negative politeness strategy, off-record strategy, and bald on-record strategies. The findings that adult women have analyzed tend to apply the maxim of relevance, violate the principle of cooperation of relevance, and use positive politeness strategies. Teenagers use phatic speech acts by applying the principles of relevance and method cooperation, violating the maxims of relevance, quantity, and quality and using positive politeness and bald off-record strategies. Overall, dominant adolescents perform phatic speech acts by applying the maxim of manner, violating the maxim of relevance, and using positive politeness strategies