SALTeL Journal (Southeast Asia Language Teaching and Learning)
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Experiential and Textual Functions Analysis of Minangkabau Song Lyric “Taragak Pulang”
Full text linkThis research investigates the results of SFL (Systemic Functional Linguistics) study on the Experiential and Textual functions in the Minangkabau Song Lyric “Taragak Pulang”. The primary goal of this research is to describe many sorts of Processes, Participants and Circumstances featured in experiential function in that song, and also to analyze the Theme and Rheme in Textual Function. The research design of this analysis is a descriptive qualitative method. This research aims to analyze the experiential function and textual Function of sentences as an exchange in the Minangkabau Song Lyric "Taragak Pulang". The data source used in this research is the documentation of the data research paper. The result of this research in experiential function is found that in experiential function, there were material, mental and relational processes, with the dominantly used mental process. In textual function, it was found marked simple theme, unmarked simple them, marked multiple theme and unmarked multiple themes, which is marked simple theme is dominantly found in that song lyric. Marked themes were identified by given as previous information and new as last information. From this result, these two metafunctions are concerned with how humans engage with one another through language from the Minangkabau song lyric “Taragak Pulang”
Application and Challenges of Digital Storytelling Based Artificial Intelligence for Language Skills: A Narrative Review
Full text linkDigital storytelling, coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI), has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing language skills in learners. This study explores the multifaceted applications of digital storytelling based AI in the realm of language education, shedding light on its pedagogical benefits and innovative possibilities. However, while the potential of AI digital storytelling is promising, it also presents several significant challenges. It critically examines the challenges and offer insights into its application for language classroom. The data were 12 journal publications studied searched on the Publish or Persih, Google Scholar and Scopus database and its publication time range is in 2020- 2023. By conducting narrative review, this study provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving intersection of technology and the benefits of AI- digital storytelling in language. educatio
Communicative Language Preferences in Gen Xs, Millennials and Gen Zs for Workplace Communication
Full text linkThis study examined how Generation X (born 1965–1980), Millennials (born 1981–1996), and Generation Z (born 1997–2012) adapt to formal and informal communication in Brunei’s government sector. It was based on Communication Accommodation Theory and Social Identity Theory. These frameworks helped explain how different generations adjust their communication styles. The study used a descriptive survey method. Researchers collected responses from 60 participants working in various government ministries. The findings show that Gen Z and Millennials are more comfortable using messaging apps like WhatsApp for faster daily communication. Gen X still prefers email, memos, and face-to-face conversations, especially for formal purposes. Although technology is already common in many offices, formal communication remains important. This is due to Brunei’s working culture and the influence of Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB). Some Gen Z respondents felt uncertain when speaking with their senior Gen X colleagues. Gen X often finds informal messaging a bit unprofessional. Millennials, on the other hand, are more flexible and can switch between styles depending on who they are communicating with. This study suggests that better intergenerational communication can be achieved by encouraging mentorship between older and younger workers. Offering training for digital communication and building a respectful environment that supports both traditional and modern practices are also beneficial. Overall, the research indicates that combining cultural values with effective communication adaptation is crucial. This helps maintain harmony and productivity in Brunei’s multigenerational government workplaces
Diathesis Markings in Haloban Language: A Linguistic Typological Study
Full text linkThis research aims to explore, analyze, and explain the Haloban language\u27s linguistic phenomena, including morphological typology and argument structure. This research also seeks to enrich the linguistic treasures of the archipelago. This study applies the theory of diathesis proposed by Lyon. It adopts a qualitative descriptive method where comparative and inductive treatment is carried out on the data collected through a phenomenological approach. The data used in this study is oral data collected from 73 informants who live in Haloban and Asantola Village. This study shows that the Haloban language has a marking active-passive diathesis, one of the essential characteristics in the typology of accusative language. In addition to having an active-passive diathesis, the Haloban language also has a medial diathesis. From the perspective of linguistic typology, the Haloban language\u27s active and passive diathesis shows a significant difference when compared to a diathesis in accusative language. Haloban has two types of passives: passive ni- and passive pronouns. Based on the marking system, the morphologically marked passive construction ni- has an active form, which is also morphologically marked. In passive construction, verbs that indicate passive diathesis are marked by the prefix ni-, while verbs that indicate active diathesis are marked by the prefix {ma-}. Syntactically, the active diathesis subject in the diathesis functions as an adjunct in the form of a prepositional phrase and can be removed. In the construction of passive pronouns, verbs that indicate passive diathesis appear as a base verb, while verbs that indicate active diathesis are marked by the prefix {ma-}. Agents in passive pronoun clauses cannot be omitted. This shows that active diathesis is more marked in passive pronouns than passive diathesis
Feasibility Study of Audiovisual Learning Media in Case Method and Team-Based Project Models in Creative Writing Courses
Full text linkFeasibility presentation refers to how a teaching medium is packaged to have value and attractiveness based on the systematic sequence of presenting learning materials in the developed teaching media. This study aims to determine the feasibility of the audiovisual learning media that has been prepared. The method used is descriptive qualitative. The research results show that the developed teaching media received a positive response from subject matter experts regarding the feasibility of the presentation. The feasibility of this material presentation was obtained based on the validation results of a team of experts, including subject matter experts and design experts. Based on the validation results by a team of experts consisting of two subject matter experts and one instructional design expert, who are lecturers from the Faculty of Languages and Arts, The State University of Medan, the developed video teaching media falls under the "excellent" category with a validation result percentage of 96.78% in terms of content and "Good" with a rate of 87% in terms of media design. The next step in this development research series can be carried out based on these results
Perception of Tertiary Students on Code-Switching Advertisement
Full text linkThis study aimed to look at the effects of code-switching in advertising. Descriptive-analytic research was used to ascertain how Indonesian tertiary students see code-switched internet advertising. Data from university students (N = 100) in Indonesia were gathered using a questionnaire as the study\u27s tool. Once the data had been collected, it was computerised, and the descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used to tabulate it. According to the research, most tertiary students in Indonesia believed that code-switched online advertisements had a more significant influence than monolingual advertisements. Since the code-switched commercial was original, appealing, not confusing, easily intelligible, and didn\u27t obliterate the Indonesian language, it has stayed in their minds and had a favourable impact. Additionally, most respondents concurred that code-switched internet adverts persuaded them to purchase the supplied goods. As a result, code-switched advertising favours Indonesia\u27s online business environment since it is a very innovative, effective, and helpful method for developing marketing expertise
Utilization of Chatbot Telegram AI to Promote Students\u27 Creative and Innovative Entrepreneurship in Learning Context
Full text linkThe development of technology in the current era is advancing very rapidly. Along with digital learning materials, they can increase verbal communication and various visual, audio and motion texts. This study aims to develop students\u27 4C competencies (Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving, Communication and Collaboration) in 21st-century learning through creative entrepreneurship learning materials of the Telegram Chatbot Artificial Intelligence with Natural Language Processing (NLP) Method. The scope learning materials are focused on Personal Business Plans, Customer Interviews, Customer Observation, Selling Products, and being a Creative Entrepreneur, which will be uploaded to the Telegram Chatbot as e-learning students\u27 material. This research will use the Research and Development approach of Borg and Gall (1983). The series of research and development steps are carried out in stages, and each action will be taken to the results of the previous step until a new development product of learning materials is finally obtained. Product development design of the preliminary stage needs analysis is carried out by collecting related data and developing Creative Entrepreneurship learning materials for the Telegram chatbot model. The Creative Entrepreneurship learning program will involve 50 students of the English Literature Department, Universitas Negeri Medan, to analyze the feedback from the questionnaire Google form
Tourism Website through Google Sites Development in Improving Students’ Writing Skill
Full text linkTeachers in the 21st century should assist all students in learning how to learn. Teachers are expected to inspire creativity, encourage cooperation, and educate the students how to communicate. The teachers are expected to create independent learning situation through utilizing digital media like google sites as one of free google products. As students of majoring in tourism are expected to promote tourism places globally by having English proficiency. In this digital era, writing can be an alternative to communicate everything via digital platform. Therefore, the study aimed to develop website on tourism through google sites in improving students’ writing skill. The study was conducted at SMK Negeri 1 Medan. ADDIE (Analysis, Design, development, implementation and evaluation) model was used in conducting the study. XI grade students of tourism major were involved in this study. Depth interview and distributing questionnaire were administered to gain data of the study. the data analysis was conducted to determine the validity and effectiveness of product. The findings of study showed that 90% of students really needed writing skill and wanted to develop their skill in digital platform like a website. Then, 10% of students hadn’t decided whether it was needed for the future after graduation or not. However, those students needed to learn and have the skill. After doing validating, website on tourism through google sites had been valid (93%) to be applied. It was also effective to improve students’ writing skill after analyzing the result of English test and response of teacher and students
Text and Instruction Necessary for the Facilitation of EFL Reader’s Predictive Inference Generation
Full text linkInference generation is necessary for reading to understand stories. However, it may be difficult for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) readers to generate inferences owing to their limited cognitive resources that are mostly used in lower-level processing such as lexical and syntactical analysis. Predictive inference, which facilitates readers’ context processing and construction of a situational model, can be challenging for EFL readers to produce during reading. This study focuses on textual conditions and teacher’s task instructions to suggest the appropriate text choices and task instructions to help EFL readers produce predictive inferences. Two story versions (High-predictability Target vs. Control) and two different instructions (Predict the end of the story vs. Memorize the names of characters) were compared using recall rates. The findings indicated that the combination of a high-predictability target story with instructions to predict the end of the story would be the most effective pair for predictive inference
Text Coherence Necessary for the Promotion of Japanese EFL Learner’s Predictive Inference Generation
Full text linkReading is a very complex process consisting of lower- and higher-level processing. Inference generation is necessary to achieve higher-level processing. It is challenging for Japanese EFL readers because they must use many cognitive resources in lower-level processing, such as word recognition and syntax analysis. This study investigated the relationship between Japanese EFL learners\u27 predictive inference generation as higher-level processing and text coherence from the encoding perspective rather than activation. We used a cued recall task whose rates would be evidence of the reader\u27s encoding of predictive inferences. The recall rates in the high predictability target version, which allowed readers to predict an outcome easily, were more significant than other text versions, and results were affected by the reader\u27s proficiency. These findings suggest that EFL learners\u27 encoding of predictive inference can be influenced under the specific text conditions in higher-level proficiency groups