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The evolution of ber- verbs in Indonesian and English: A morphological and translation analysis
Full text linkThis study aims to investigate how Indonesian verbs prefixed with ber- are translated into English, focusing on their semantic and grammatical transformations as part of a broader evolution of verbs across the two languages. It revealed how ber- verbs, shaped by affixation in Indonesian, evolved into structurally different forms in English, reflecting each languages grammatical tendencies. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the research analyzed a bilingual corpus derived from the Indonesian fairy tale Burung Hantu dan Putri Rajawali and its English translation The Owl and the Eagles Daughter. The data were collected through purposive sampling, comprising all ber- prefixed verbs in the source text. These verbs were analyzed based on their morphological forms, syntactic roles, and semantic shifts in translation. The analysis shows that most ber- verbs, such as berpikir (thought), bertemu (met), and berjuang (struggled), were translated using various English verb forms, including past tense, gerunds, and progressive aspect. Some verbs, such as berterima kasih (grateful) and berhadapan (ventured out), demonstrated more distinctive shifts, indicating cultural or idiomatic adaptation. Reduplicated forms like berkomat-kamit (muttered) and berjam-jam (for many hours) emphasized repeated or prolonged action, while the verb bekerja illustrated phonological alteration of the prefix. These findings highlight the translators strategies in rendering ber-verbs not only semantically but also functionally accurate in English, revealing the complex relationship of morphology, syntax, and meaning in cross-linguistic verb evolution
Balancing Local and Foreign Languages: Family Language Policy in Multicultural Samarinda
Full text linkThis study investigates the interaction between local, national, and foreign languages in family language policies in Samarinda, Indonesia. The main focus is on how these policies affect social cohesion and educational opportunities. The study emphasises a notable deficiency in comprehending the manner in which multilingual policies are managed inside the household in multicultural environments. This research utilised a qualitative case study methodology to investigate language practices and attitudes in 10 multilingual families in Samarinda. The investigation involved conducting in-depth interviews and participant observation. The results demonstrate that these families effectively handle language usage, striking a balance between preserving their culture and meeting the linguistic requirements of a globalised world. This, in turn, promotes social integration and improves economic prospects. The careful management of languages within family settings indicates that comprehensive and adaptable language policies are essential for promoting social unity and expanding opportunities for education and economic participation. It provides both theoretical and practical contributions to the discussion on family language policies, delivering valuable insights that may be used to improve policy-making in similar multicultural settings. This research not only expands scholarly comprehension of linguistic dynamics in multicultural environments but also offers practical suggestions for policymakers to promote linguistic diversity and enhance availability of language resources
The construction of Indonesian nature and culture in tourism videos produced by Wonderful Indonesia
Full text linkWonderful Indonesia is the trademark of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kementerian Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif or Kemenparekraf), responsible for producing videos aimed at promoting tourism to national and international tourists. Consequently, this study seeks to examine the representation of identity in the construction of Indonesian nature and culture. Based on this perspective, the selected video for analysis was Wonderful Indonesia Challenge: Borobudur, and the use of the multimodal discourse analysis showed that Indonesian nature and culture were constructed uniquely in this video. Additionally, the selected video represented nature in diverse tourist destinations as exotic, beautiful, friendly, comfortable, and pleasant. Traditional culture was also portrayed as preserved by the local community, even in daily activities. The glorification of locality was increasingly felt when tourists were proven to be actively engaged and happy. Simultaneously, local people in the video were shown to be passive but friendly. However, this video did not portray traditional culture as being close to tourists. The entire scenario was relatively open, enjoyable, and experienced, and even recorded by tourists, despite the sacred nature of the ritual performed. This condition gave the impression that Indonesian nature and culture were exotic, beautiful, unrestricted, comfortable, safe, and enjoyable
Attitudes toward language and language choice in regional intermarriage families: A case study in Tangerang, Banten
Full text linkDespite extensive research on language attitudes and shifts in Indonesia, studies on language choice in intercultural marriages remain scarce. Therefore, this study explores the attitudes toward heritage, national and international languages, as well as factors influencing language choice in regional intermarriage families living in Tangerang, Banten. This research employed a qualitative case study and used a purposive sampling technique to select the respondents. The respondents were four mothers whose spouses come from different regional cultural backgrounds and live in the Tangerang area. Using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, this study revealed positive attitudes toward heritage, national, and international languages among respondents, emphasizing the significance of regional languages as crucial elements in maintaining connections with their cultural roots and fostering a sense of self-awareness and appreciation of their cultural backgrounds. However, discrepancies emerge between the parents beliefs and their actual efforts to maintain and preserve the heritage language for their children. Meanwhile, well-educated female parents perceive mastering English as essential in a globalized world. They prioritize English proficiency to provide educational opportunities for their children. This dual perspective on language reflects an attitude among the respondents that is sensitive to levels of formality and covers diverse purposes of language. On one hand, the desire to learn and use English to connect with the global community indicates an awareness of the importance of a global language for communication, education, and opportunities beyond their local context. On the other hand, their attachment to national and regional languages highlights a strong sense of cultural identity
Emerging digital factual storytelling in English language learning: Investigating multimodal affordances
Full text linkAttention has been given to multimodal texts to investigate their potential meaning affordances that facilitate learning and raise awareness of ideological meanings. However, how learners learn to make meaning by integrating intermodal relations involving language and visual images, especially in the context of learning English as a foreign language (EFL), has not been researched much. This study investigated the emerging process of meaning-making in digital factual storytelling practices in a senior high school in Indonesia. Fifty-six students participated in this study and each produced a digital storytelling video (DST). The DST videos were analyzed using an intersemiotic complementary framework to reveal the occurrences and typical intermodal meaning-making practices, as shown in the student digital storytelling (DST) videos on autobiography. The analysis focused on describing the emerging modes of making experiential meanings of the intermodal verbal-visual relations. It was found that the process of meaning-making was dominantly constructed in an exposition manner involving the verbs within clauses for identifying and describing. The emerging meanings resulting from the multimodal affordances allow storytellers to track with the potential meanings projected by the images. The selection of digital images helps students explore words when telling a story, shifting the conventional genre of autobiography. This study indicates the need to emphasize the purpose of text and to afford multimodal features to support the achievement of communication purposes
Thai EFL university students views on the effectiveness of Duolingo for enhancing listening and speaking skills
Full text linkThe current study aims to assess 150 Thai English as a Foreign Language (EFL) first-year university students perspectives on the efficacies of Duolingo, a popular mobile language application in improving English listening and speaking skills. Given the growing importance of mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) in enhancing language proficiency, this study investigates Duolingos potential to address the common challenges faced by EFL learners in developing these essential skills. The data were collected using a quantitative method, namely a structured questionnaire, to record participants attitudes towards Duolingo and corresponding experiences. Simultaneously, Gibson and Browns (2009) thematic technique was employed to analyse the open-ended responses. The results show that a high Duolingo usage level was discovered at 32.0% daily usage and 42.0% several times weekly, which underscored Duolingo integration into linguistic learning journeys. The participants also pinpointed crucial benefits, such as affordability, structured learning, convenience, diverse content, interactivity, audio exercises, and adaptive technologies. Nevertheless, 26.0% of the students described several limitations, including audio quality discrepancies, insufficient real-life conversational practices, and limited topic coverage. Furthermore, a significant gender distribution was demonstrated, with 70.7% females and 29.3% males. The findings posit that female students tended to or possessed higher accessibility to language learning technologies, including Duolingo. The findings reflect broader societal factors impacting educational preferences and opportunities. The study outcomes also contributed to educators and developers to improve digital tools for diverse language learning requirements
How do they interact? Exploring issues of interaction forms in an online writing classroom
Full text linkAs the 21st century progresses, there is a growing emphasis on equipping students with essential skills, including writing, which is considered crucial to master. Online writing has become particularly significant in fostering this skill, as advanced technology enhances classroom activities and creates new opportunities for interaction between lecturers and students. This study aimed to assess the levels of six types of interaction, identify the forms of interaction students value most, determine the forms most frequently conducted by lecturers, and explore the benefits of these interactions in an online writing course. This study utilized a sequential explanatory design involving 122 respondents. Data were collected using two research instruments: a questionnaire and interviews. The findings revealed that respondents demonstrated two preferences for a high level of interaction, both of which showed a notable increase in the six forms of interaction. Among these, four types of interaction were perceived by students as playing a critical role in their online writing activities. However, only three forms of interaction were identified as being frequently implemented by the lecturer, reflecting an emphasis on student-centred learning. Each type of interaction was acknowledged as contributing distinct benefits to the students. This study underlines the importance of adopting diverse and student-centred interactions in online writing courses to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
Using photovoice to explore the stress of pre-service teachers in online learning
Full text linkThe technique of photovoice can be defined as a process whereby people can identify, represent, and enhance their social rules and social practices using photographs accompanied by verbal commentary. The current study uses photovoice to identify and analyze the academic stress experienced by pre-service teachers in an academic reading classroom. This phenomenological case study aims to unravel the stress experienced by undergraduate students while they were engaged in mandatory online learning under pandemic conditions through the use of photovoice. Out of thirty-one students who participated in an online academic reading course, two female students were selected to discuss the photographs they had chosen, reflecting on their lived experiences of mandatory online learning at a private university in West Java, Indonesia. The collection of all the participants data took place from March to June 2020. The data were derived from their photovoice records supplemented by focus group discussion and a follow-up semi-structured interview. The visual illustrations and verbal commentary they produced constitute evidence of pre-service teachers academic stress and provide insights into this phenomenon. The two participants revealed that the possible reasons for academic stress stemmed from the task burden, lack of connection, feelings of loneliness, and exhaustion related to online learning. These results suggest that teacher education programs need to minimize the burden of tasks, give students opportunities to speak about their experiences with online learning and design interactive materials for online learning
Representation of Kimberle Crenshaws intersectionality in the novel Rara Mendut by Y. B. Mangunwijaya
Full text linkIntersectionality studies are gaining increasing attention in the humanities and literary research, especially in the context of feminist literary analysis and gender studies. This research aimed to describe the representation of intersectionality in the novel Rara Mendut by Y. B. Mangunwijaya. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, guided by Kimberle Crenshaws intersectionality theory. The data in this study were collected using reading and writing techniques and analysed using content analysis. The results demonstrated that, in the context of structural intersectionality, the novel depicted the complex layers of Rara Menduts identity, including age, gender, social class, and economic conditions. Rara Menduts experiences reflected inequality and the exploration of gender identity at a young age, while her mothers economic condition and widow status showed the impact of social class. Political intersectionality was reflected in Rara Menduts marriage demands, which reflect the social and political norms of the time. This highlighted how womens identities were trapped within power structures and social norms. Representational intersectionality was seen in Rara Menduts achievements as a symbol of victory for women. The character of Nyai Ajeng showed how womens intelligence and beauty could transcend gender stereotypes, but are constrained by traditional expectations. The analysis of intersectionality in the novel offers perspectives into the complexity of individual experiences. Understanding the interconnectedness of identities is necessary for designing more inclusive solutions and policies in society. This research contributes to the understanding of intersectionality in a literary context, supporting efforts towards a more just and inclusive society
Pre-service English teachers level of grittiness, academic achievement, and BLEPT performance
Full text linkThis retrospective-predictive study examined pre-service English teachers level of grittiness, College Academic Achievement (CAA), and performance in the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT). The respondents level of grittiness was measured using an adapted instrument. CAA was based on their General Weighted Average (GWA), as reflected in their Transcript of Records (TOR). BLEPT ratings were provided by the respondents themselves as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The gathered data were analyzed using Pearson r and stepwise multiple regression. The findings revealed that the respondents moderate level of grittiness has no relationship with their barely passing BLEPT rating, while their CAA has a moderately negative association with it. The inability of their CAA to depict their BLEPT performance raises issues about the quality of their teacher education training prior to taking the BLEPT. Moreover, their BLEPT performance was significantly predicted by their CAA alone. Passion and perseverance, which are important qualities of a teacher, were not found to be significant predictors. The results indicate that it is still competent initial teacher education preparation that has the magnitude to determine BLEPT success. This denotes the need for intellectually enriching instruction, especially in the field of specialization, and an evaluation mechanism based primarily on students scholastic performance so that Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) are in a better position to gauge whether their retention policies ensure quality assurance through their licensing performance