International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding (IJMMU)
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Analysis of the Shift in Angngaru' Values in the Wedding Ceremony Procession in Gowa Regency
Get PDFThis article examines the changing meaning and function of the Angngaru' tradition in South Sulawesi in the context of modernity. Originally a ritual of loyalty in the kingdom, the Angngaru' tradition has now transformed and been applied in various cultural customary processions, such as wedding ceremonies. This study aims to describe the perceptions of traditional figures regarding the origins of this tradition and identify the shifts in its values in people's lives. Using a qualitative research method with an inductive approach, this study involved interviews, observations, and documentation in Gowa Regency. The main focus of this study is two important events, namely Angngaru' Tomanurung and Angngaru' Tubarani, which reflect the evolution of the tradition in the political and social relations of society. Over time, Angngaru' Tubarani, which was originally sacred, has now transformed into a cultural performance that can be enjoyed by a wider audience. This shift is influenced by external factors such as globalization and socio-political changes, although it still maintains local cultural values. This article also discusses the challenges that arise, including the risk of accidents in modern performances, and suggests the use of hermeneutic and ethnographic approaches to understand the symbolic meaning contained in this tradition
The Shift in Charisma of Islamic Boarding School Kyai in Tasikmalaya City After Reform Indonesia
Get PDFThis research aims to comprehend the transformation in the charisma of the Kyai Pesantren in Tasikmalaya following the reformation. The study used qualitative research methodologies to collect data through in-depth interviews and participant observation. Informants in this study were students from Tasikmalaya’s Islamic Boarding School Kyai during the post-reform period. The findings revealed that the charisma of the Kyai Pesantren in Tasikmalaya shifted post-reform, particularly in terms of impact and attractiveness in society. This shift was triggered by post-reform Indonesia’s sociopolitical and cultural shift, as well as the internal dynamics of pesantren. Some of the factors that influence this include the involvement of kiai in politics, the emergence of a new Islamic identity, moral decadence, slow regeneration and the absence of elder kiai. Islamic Boarding School Kyai, who can adjust to these changes, keeps their charisma, while those who cannot adapt lose societal influence and attractiveness. This study provides an overview of the transformation of the Islamic Boarding School Kyai in Tasikmalaya following the reformation. It can be used as a reference for future research on Islamic boarding schools and socio-cultural forces in Indonesia
Emotional Dynamics of Master’s Students in Undertaking Teaching and Learning Activities
Get PDFEmotions have been identified as one of the determining factors in student learning. So important is the role played by this psychological aspect that they should be paid enough attention. This study aimed to investigate the types of activities conducted in a master’s program at a state university in Lombok, Indonesia. In addition, it also intended to find out what emotions each of the activities triggered. The data in the study were gathered from twelve master’s students majoring in English education using a questionnaire and focus group discussion (FGD). The results show that there are eleven (11) teaching and learning activities that students have undertaken, most of which have triggered positive motions towards the participants. The three most common forms of positive emotions are enjoyment, pride, and hope whereas the only negative emotions that emerged are boredom and anxiety. The last part of the article provides recommendations on how to boost the emergence of positive emotions and how to prevent triggers of negative emotions from appearing
Fish, Faith, and Culture Intersections: A Case Reflection of Indonesian Chinese Christians Community
Get PDFThis study explores the intricate relationships between the Christian faith and Indonesian Chinese cultural traditions, focusing on the fish motif as a significant symbol. The research employs historical and literary analyses through an intercultural theology lens to investigate how the fish symbol serves theological and socio-cultural functions within Christianity, tracing its transformation from ancient times to its current role in Indonesian contexts. A comparative analysis highlights the similarities between the fish's theological significance in Christianity and its integration into Indonesian Chinese cultural practices, especially during Chinese New Year's Eve celebrations. This festive occasion exemplifies the conceptual ties to biblical narratives involving fish, emphasizing sustenance, salvation, and community themes. Furthermore, the research illustrates the adaptive nature of religious symbols in multicultural settings, demonstrating how these symbols evolve while retaining their core meanings. Through this examination, the study aims to enhance understanding of the multifaceted interpretations of the fish symbol across diverse cultural landscapes, thereby contributing valuable insights into the intersections of faith, culture, and ritual practices within biblical and Indonesian Chinese backgrounds
A Morphological Review of Nouns and Verbs in Khmer and Indonesian
Get PDFThis study examines the morphology of nouns and verbs in Cambodian (Khmer) and Indonesian, two languages that come from different cultural backgrounds. Although there are significant differences in the history and development of these two languages, the analysis shows similarities in some structural aspects that are interesting to study. This study aims to understand how morphology affects word formation as well as its use in sentences, focusing on the way both languages handle word formation and meaning changes. The research method used involves qualitative analysis of data taken from linguistic sources, including dictionaries and related academic works. The results showed that the Khmer language, which has a relatively simple morphological structure, tends to use the basic form of the word without much afjection. On the other hand, Indonesian shows a wealth of variation in word formation through the use of affixes, both prefixes, suffixes, and infixes. This process not only enriches vocabulary but also gives different nuances of meaning to the words produced. These findings highlight the importance of understanding morphological differences and similarities in both languages, which can provide deeper insights into linguistic and cultural interactions. This research is expected to contribute to the development of linguistics, especially in the field of morphology, as well as improve understanding of how languages adapt and evolve in different social contexts
Juridical Review of the Validity of Marriage with Adhal Guardians According to Islamic Law
Get PDFThe validity of marriage with an adhal guardian according to Islamic law. In this discussion, it was stated that in situations where both parents have died or are unable to express their wishes, permission can be obtained from the guardian of the person taking care of them or family members who are related by blood in a straight upward lineage. The prohibition on marriage in Islam is called mahram, divided into eternal prohibition and prohibition for a certain time. The Koran also recommends that humans always pray to be blessed with the desired offspring. What is the validity of a marriage with an adhal guardian according to Islamic law and what are the legal consequences of marriage with an adhal guardian according to Islamic law. To find out the validity of marriage with an adhal guardian according to Islamic law and to find out the legal consequences of marriage with an adhal guardian according to Islamic law. The method used is analytical and descriptive using the juridical analysis method which aims to describe facts, conditions or symptoms systematically and accurately, describing normative research supported by empirical research so that through empirical facts in the field they have meaning and connection with the problem being studied. The results of this research are suggestions for the need for corrections and improvements in regulations related to marriage with an adhal guardian and provide an in-depth understanding of the concept of marriage in Islam, including the conditions, prohibitions and purposes of marriage. To what extent the eternity and immortality of a marriage's household will depend on the strength of the physical and spiritual bond between husband and wife. Apart from that, this research also highlights the importance of prayer in obtaining the desired offspring, as mentioned in the Koran
The Influence of Gagne's Training Management Model on Pedagogical and Professional Competence of Teachers
Get PDFThis study investigates the influence of Gagne's training management on the pedagogical and professional competencies of Catholic school teachers in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. Quantitative data were collected from 100 elementary and secondary teachers using questionnaires to measure perceptions of Gagne's training effectiveness, pedagogical competence, and professional skills. The research employed both primary data from respondents and secondary sources such as literature reviews and documentation. Descriptive Statistics and Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the data and validate existing theories. The findings, analyzed with SmartPLS 4.0 software, revealed significant t-statistic values: 4.941 for pedagogical competence and 15.012 for professional competence, surpassing critical thresholds (t-table 1.984 and 1.941 respectively). This indicates a substantial impact of Gagne's training management on enhancing teacher competencies in Deli Serdang Regency. Based on these results, it is recommended that teacher training providers in the region enhance management practices to optimize retention and transferability of skills. Teachers across elementary and secondary levels are encouraged to focus on improving both pedagogical and professional competencies, thereby enhancing overall training effectiveness and teacher quality
Exploring Gratefulness in the Lives of Javanese Workers with Lowest Minimum Wages
Get PDFThis study aims to provide deeper insights into how ethnic Javanese in Indonesia, especially Special Region of Yogyakarta live and practice gratitude in the context of their work, and how this affects aspects of their well-being. The research approach used is a qualitative approach with a phenomenological research type. The research was conducted in the Special Region of Yogyakarta with a purposive sampling technique that found four participants according to the predetermined criteria. The data collection technique was semi-structured interviews with interpretative phenomenological analysis technique. Based on the results of the research and the discussion that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the participants are quite grateful for the regional minimum wage of the Special Region of Yogyakarta
A Comparative Study of Thanatos in T.S. Eliot’s Poetry and the Poetry of Manouchehr Atashi and Ali Babachahi
Get PDFDeath has always occupied man’s mind as one of his major concerns and its traces can well be detected in his life. All forms of art, particularly literature, have embraced death and its accompanying elements as one of their prominent subjects. Moreover, this theme has not been confined to any specific realm which by itself hints at the universality of death. Beside the presumed affinities, different facets have also been attributed to death and thus it has not been perceived as one single entity by literary figures in all literary works. Despite the evident presence of death in western literature, it would be a mistake to confine the treatment of death as an angel-like figure merely to modern western poetry, for it dates back to ancient Greek mythology where Thanatos appears as the manifestation of death. Even though his initial attributes used to be those related to a deadly agent who would ruthlessly take man’s life, before long it would be replaced by an angel-like image demonstrating a peaceful agent who would accompany human beings at the time of their death in a serene manner. Apparently, it has found its way into Eastern Literature as well. This study aims at establishing a comparative study of Thanatos or death-wish in some poems selected from both a Western poet from Great Britain, i.e. T. S. Eiot and two Persian poets from Southern Iran, i.e. Manouchehr Atashi and Ali Babachahi. In this comparative study, death-wish would be discussed based upon the chosen poems through the use of descriptive-analytical method. The selected poems have been contextualized in this study
The Significance of Phantasmagoria in W. B. Yeats’s “The Wild Swans at Coole”
Get PDFThis study studies the significance of Yeats’s phantasmagoria and discusses its constructive role in the poem “The Wild Swans at Coole”. Yeats speaks of the significant role of phantasmagoria in the preface to The Wild Swans at Coole and introduces it a means through which he can express his convictions of the world. The poet, according to Yeats, never speaks directly; there is always a phantasmagoria involved. The term phantasmagoria can be regarded as a key concept in Yeats’s The Wild Swans at Coole. A deep interpretation of the poems of this collection necessitates a close study of the images and symbols constructing the related phantasmagoria. It is the analysis of the phantasmagoric images and symbols of the poems that helps reveal both the poet’s mind and its development. Yeats’s phantasmagoria is extensive and has multiple facets. It can be traced in various forms in different poems. Its vivid presence can well be noticed in the elegies, personal love lyrics, and philosophical poems of The Wild Swans at Coole