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Belief Strength and Pedagogical Strategies in Integrating Islamic Values in ELT: A Comparative Study of Secular and Islamic Institutions in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study explores how educators in Islamic and secular institutions in Indonesia differ in their beliefs and strategies for integrating Islamic values into English Language Teaching (ELT). Educators in Islamic schools, pesantren, and Islamic universities show very strong confidence, viewing integration as both a religious duty and a pedagogical requirement. In contrast, teachers in secular schools and universities maintain moderately strong but cautious beliefs due to the demands of neutrality and inclusivity in multireligious classrooms. Implementation practices also diverge sharply. Islamic institutions apply explicit strategies—such as Qur’anic readings, hadith-based vocabulary lessons, ILRP materials, and prayer routines—leading to short-term increases in religious motivation and long-term reinforcement of Islamic identity. Secular institutions use more implicit or universal-value approaches, including honesty-based writing tasks, ethical discussions, and tolerance-related themes, which foster social–moral development and multicultural identity formation. These differences reflect deeper institutional orientations and offer important implications for inclusive ELT curriculum and teacher training
False Friends in Translation: A Lexical Source of Interference in English–Azerbaijani Contexts
Full text linkThis paper examines the phenomenon of “false friends” as a critical source of lexical interference in the translation process. False friends—lexical items that appear phonologically or orthographically similar across languages but diverge semantically—frequently mislead translators into selecting inaccurate equivalents. These deceptive similarities often result in distortions of the source text’s intended meaning, particularly among individuals with limited bilingual competence, thereby compromising the overall translational adequacy. The present study aims to assess the extent to which false friends contribute to lexical interference and to underscore the importance of linguistic awareness and systematic training in translator education. In an era of intensifying global communication and escalating demand for high-quality translation services, this issue holds substantial relevance. Lexical inaccuracies arising from false friend interference can impede comprehension, facilitate cultural misinterpretation, and pose reputational risks across academic, professional, and diplomatic spheres. To address this challenge, the paper outlines methodological strategies for identifying and categorizing false friends and advocates for their explicit integration into translation pedagogy. Enhancing translators’ sensitivity to these lexical pitfalls enables more accurate, context-aware lexical choices. Ultimately, minimizing the impact of false friends not only improves the semantic precision of translations but also promotes more effective intercultural exchange in multilingual contexts
Development of a Speaking Skill Assessment Rubric for Children in English Based on the Universal Design for Learning Approach in Inclusive Schools
Full text linkThis study aims to develop an English-speaking skills assessment rubric for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach in an inclusive school setting. The research involved 24 regular students and one student with mild ASD in the 7th grade at Sekolah Alam Bekasi, offering a comparison framework. However, children with ASD have unique cognitive, social, and communication needs that differ from neurotypical students. Comparisons must therefore be approached carefully, considering these differences. The study followed Borg & Gall's Research and Development (R&D) model, starting with a needs analysis, followed by product design, expert validation, product revision, and limited testing. Data was gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The needs analysis revealed that both teachers and parents require a flexible, inclusive, and ASD-sensitive assessment tool, especially for evaluating verbal and non-verbal communication skills. The resulting rubric is based on the three UDL principles: Multiple Means of Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression, with specific, measurable, and context-appropriate indicators. Content validation by three experts in special education, language assessment, and inclusive pedagogy produced Aiken’s V values between 0.85 and 0.95, indicating strong validity. A limited trial with five students with ASD demonstrated the rubric’s effectiveness in assessing individual speaking abilities and guiding teachers in providing adaptive interventions. By incorporating both verbal and non-verbal aspects like gestures and eye contact, the rubric offers a fairer and more holistic assessment for students with ASD
Cultural Pragmatics of Politeness: The Role of Javanese Krama Inggil in Indonesian Academic Communication
Full text linkThis study investigates the cultural pragmatics of politeness through the integration of Javanese krama inggil expressions in Indonesian academic communication. While most Central Javanese people are bilingual in Javanese and Indonesian, the use of highly respectful Javanese forms within formal Indonesian-language settings remains underexplored. This research aims to examine how Javanese krama inggil expressions are inserted into Indonesian discourse during academic meetings organized by the Higher Education Service Institute Region VI, Central Java. Ten recordings of meeting interactions were analyzed qualitatively to identify the lexical and contextual meanings, politeness levels, and acceptance levels of the inserted expressions. Questionnaire data from lecturers and administrative staff were also collected to assess their perceptions. The findings reveal that krama inggil expressions appear systematically across opening, main, and closing segments of meetings, serving as markers of deference, respect, and cultural identity. The majority of respondents rated these expressions as “polite” or “very polite,” and “acceptable” or “highly acceptable” within Indonesian academic contexts. The results suggest that incorporating local linguistic resources enriches communicative harmony, reinforces cultural values, and demonstrates how politeness strategies transcend linguistic boundaries in multilingual professional settings
Directive Speech Act used by the Main Characters in Barbie and the Three Musketeers Movie
Full text linkThis study explored the use of directive speech acts by the main characters in the film Barbie and the Three Musketeers. The primary objective was to identify and analyze the types of directive speech acts employed, drawing on Searle's theory. A descriptive qualitative approach was utilized to dissect the dialogue in the film, which revealed nine distinct types of directive speech acts: requesting (12 instances), ordering (11 instances), commanding (8 instances), advising (7 instances), challenging (5 instances), permitting (4 instances), inviting (4 instances), begging (4 instances), and prohibiting (2 instances). The analysis highlighted how these speech acts were integral to the characters' interactions and their quest to become female musketeers, a role traditionally seen as male-dominated. The directive speech acts reflected the characters' emotions and propelled the narrative forward, illustrating their determination, resourcefulness, and collaboration. Challenging societal stereotypes, the characters used directive speech acts to assert their agency and challenged the notion that musketeering was exclusively for men. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how language functioned in animated films to shape character development and advance thematic elements
Framing Analysis of the Kompas Daily on the News Coverage of One Year of the Prabowo–Gibran Administration (Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki Model Analysis)
Full text linkThis research analyzes how the Kompas Daily frames the Prabowo-Gibran administration in its special edition marking their one year in office. Data was collected from six main news articles in the Politics & Law and Economy & Business sections of this special edition. Using Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki's framing theory, the study examines how the news structure is constructed through four analytical devices: syntax, script, thematic, and rhetoric. The research results indicate that Kompas frames the Prabowo–Gibran administration in a critical-moderate manner, with the main focus on issues of elite consolidation, policy centralization, the paradox of economic etatism, and weak legal reform. Syntactically, the news highlights academic and bureaucratic official sources; thematically, it focuses on the dominance of central power; rhetorically, it uses specific metaphors and diction to strengthen the editorial position. In its presentation, the research findings show that Kompas serves as reflective journalism that seeks to maintain a balance between appreciating political stability and criticizing the symptoms of power centralization
Morphological Interference in Agak Laen Movie by Muhadkly Acho
Full text linkThis article examines the form of morphological interference found in the movie Agak Laen by Muhadkly Acho. This research aims to analyze morphological interference, the influence of regional language interference on morphological structure in film dialogue, and the factors behind its use. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The data collection technique in this research uses the documentation method, focusing on the conversation text in the movie. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis. In this study, it is found that the morphological interference that appears most dominant is in the form of the use of affixation which has changed, even omitted. Besides affixation, morphological interference is also found in the form of reduplication, especially in the form of affixed rewords. Meanwhile, there is no morphological interference in the form of compound words. The interference that appears in the dialogs of this film is mostly influenced by the local dialect variations used by the characters, such as the influence of Eastern, Malay, and North Sumatra dialects. The interference also plays a role in enriching the characters, creating an atmosphere of humor, and reflecting the diversity of the Indonesian language. The use of local language variations such as Malay and other local dialects not only gives color to the characters but also brings the audience closer to the existing social reality. The results of the analysis show that morphological interference in this movie strengthens cultural identity and local characters in the context of visual communication
Pretending to Understand Among Japanese Language Learners: An Investigation of Occurrence Contexts and Associated Emotions
Full text linkThe fact that second language learners commonly employ “pretending to understand” as a communication strategy should be evident to anyone with experience living in a foreign language environment or involved in foreign language education. This study investigates the experiences of pretending to understand among international undergraduate students enrolled at Japanese universities. Using text mining methodology with KH Coder software, this research clarifies in what situations pretending to understand is likely to occur and what emotions are experienced when engaging in this behavior. The survey was conducted from late 2020 to spring 2023 with 142 international undergraduate students averaging N3-N2 Japanese language proficiency level. In contrast to attaining a sense of being part of the group or feeling of achievement, as suggested in prior research, a majority of international students are shown to experience guilty feelings and negative emotions when pretending to understand. Analysis revealed that 43.4% of nouns, 81.3% of adjectival nouns, and up to 86.3% of adjectives used in responses expressed negative emotions. Given that prior research indicates negative emotions may impede learning, this study proposes that Japanese language educators develop further understanding of the phenomenon of pretending to understand, which can lead to loss of confidence and self-reproach among learners
Potential Implications of Verbal Sexual Violence Through Humor: A Forensic Linguistic Analysis
Full text linkVerbal expressions of non-physical sexual violence are frequently perceived merely as “jokes.” This study investigates the possibility of a verbal sexual violence offense perpetrated by a religious leader during a question-and-answer session with a participant at a spiritual event. The data consists of a video uploaded to an Instagram account during the question-and-answer session. News articles from liputan6.com, rctiplus.com, and merdeka.com are used prevent research bias and to support the data transcription and interpretation. The dialogue among Person 1, Person 2, and Person 3 in the video was subsequently transcribed to analyze the speech acts employed. This research uses a qualitative descriptive methodology. This study qualifies and explains speech acts through Weigand’s (2010) taxonomy of dialogic speech acts. This study’s results indicate that Person 1 employs representative and directive speech. This dominance indicates that Person 1 attempted to persuade all attendees at the event that the “joke” regarding Person 3 was factual. Furthermore, this dominance indicates that Person 1 has been found to have violated Law No. 12 of 2022 through the commission of a criminal act of verbal sexual violence. The taxonomy of dialogic speech acts has effectively facilitated the analysis of potential criminal acts of verbal sexual violence
Adherence to the Cooperative Principle Among Characters in the Film Miracle in Cell No. 7
No full textThis study aims to examine the form of compliance with Grice's cooperative principles in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7. Cooperative principles are an important aspect in creating effective and harmonious communication between speakers and their interlocutors. Films were chosen as the object of study because they present communicative interactions that reflect human values amid social limitations. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected from the characters' utterances using listening techniques, followed by the non-participatory observation technique (Simak Bebas Libat Cakap) and note-taking, as well as element sorting techniques. The findings show that all four maxims of cooperation were observed: 22 instances of the maxim of quantity, 13 instances of the maxim of relevance, 4 instances of the maxim of manner, and 2 instances of the maxim of quality, totaling 41 instances. The dominance of quantity is influenced by the police and legal context, which demands concise information and asymmetrical power relations. At the same time, the low compliance with the quality and manner maxims is related to conflict and emotional tension in the storyline. Overall, this study shows that the characters' communication patterns are directed at building effective and cooperative interactions, while reflecting the messages of humanity, empathy, and solidarity that are at the heart of the story. This study focuses on maxim compliance as a form of communicative cooperation that is in line with the film's theme of humanity