Celt: A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching & Literature
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Dialectical-Relational Approach on Profanity Words among Muslim Students
Full text linkSpeaking in good manner is highly advised in Islamic teaching, but this notion had been challenged by socio-cultural values of the kinds if profanity words circulating among Muslim students. As qualitative research, this research aimed to investigate the discourses related to the use of profanity words among Muslim students from the perspective of the Dialectical-Relational Approach (DRA). The first was to discover the most frequent profanity words uttered by Muslim students, the reasons for using profanity words which were classified as propositional and non-propositional, and how DRA perceived the use of profanity words influenced their identity as Muslim. In this research, a questionnaire was chosen as the primary instrument, which consisted of a set of profanity words by Chirs Kirk, and the respondents’ reasoning for using profanity words. The respondents were 14 students from a private Islamic-based university in Indonesia. The result had shown that the students chose two profanity words as the most popular: shit and fuck. Meanwhile, the most dominant reason for using profanity words was to relieve tension which belonged to the non-propositional aspect. DRA perceived the complexity of profanity words among Muslim students and the use of profanity words emphasized the socio-cultural aspect of language, yet, Islamic teaching encouraged the use of good-mannered utterances because it might alter people’s opinion about Islam negatively. Thus, the researchers perceived the use of profanity words as a complex phenomenon that encompasses various contexts
The Teacher, the Scapegoat: Analyzing Hori in the Film Monster
Full text linkIn society, the clash of different people, values, and interests in desiring a single shared object could cause the accumulation of conflicting forces to be directed at a single innocent individual. When it resulted in the banishment or execution of the blamed individual, it was known as scapegoating. One of the parties implied to be prone to scapegoating in a community, as demonstrated in the film Monster, is teachers. Using the qualitative descriptive method, this paper investigated the scapegoating mechanism in the case of Hori, a teacher character in Monster, through his actions and words when interacting with other characters. Three main parties were involved in the process of scapegoating: a parent, Hori’s colleagues and partner, and the students. The scapegoating started when a student, Minato, accused Hori of conducting verbal and physical abuse. The single parent’s overwhelming concern, the school staff’s priority in protecting the school’s reputation, and the students’ reluctance to be involved in the case caused them to perceive Hori as a threat to each party’s well-being. Despite Hori’s innocence, the accumulation of hostility resulted in Hori’s expulsion from school. The case in the story implied the dominant power that the school community members have against teachers, highlighting the fragility of a teacher’s position in society
Artificial Intelligence for EFL Students' Listening Skills
Full text linkText-to-Speech is an AI product that involves artificially producing human speech by converting text into voice using a speech synthesizer. The role of AI in ESL and EFL language instruction has been studied since 2010. However, to the best of the authors' knowledge, research on the effectiveness of text-to-speech-based (TTS) e-modules in enhancing the listening skills of EFL students in Indonesia is still limited. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of Text-to-Speech-based e-modules (TTS e-modules) on the listening skills of EFL students in Indonesia. The TTS e-module was designed using the R D research approach with the ADDIE model. The samples were 60 seventh-grade students of junior high school in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia. During the evaluation phase, a pre-post quasi-experiment was conducted. The findings, evaluated using the 100-point scale, indicate below-average pre-test mean scores for both the control group (41.87) and the experimental group (37.87). After the intervention (using a TTS e-module for one semester / 14 classroom sessions x 90 minutes), the mean for the control group was 52.13, while that of the experimental group mean score increased to 69.93. The independent sample t-test scores confirmed significant differences in achievement, as indicated by the p-value of 0.000 0.05. This indicates that the null hypothesis was rejected. Positive student evaluations of the e-module further support the study's findings. The study concludes that the TTS e-module significantly improved the listening abilities of the participants. This research has implications for educators, students, and future scholars, and provides valuable insights into the innovative use of technology for language learning
The Feminist Practices to Fight Sexual Violence: The Case of Marin in Bushnell and Cotugno’s Rules for Being a Girl
Full text linkThis article explores the feminist practices of fighting against sexual violence conducted by Marin, the main character in Bushnell and Cotugno’s novel, Rules for Being a Girl. The writers used Hall’s (2015), Mulugeta’s (2017), and Hagag Hamed’s (2012) theories to conduct the analysis and interpretation of the perpetrator’s sexual violence and Marin’s actions to fight against sexual violence. The results show that Marin’s teacher, Mr. Bex, committed sexual violence in the form of touching Marin’s cheek, kissing her lips, and intending to touch Marin’s chest. To fight against the sexual violence, Marin reports the case to school administrators, writes in the school newspaper, and starts a feminist book club. Marin's attempts are similar to the practices done by the feminists to confront sexual violence. Her attempts intend to inspire sexual violence victims to speak up and put a fight. As a result, Marin’s fellow students give their testimony and have Mr. Bex kicked out of school. Through her actions and courage, Marin successfully represents herself as a feminis
Reverse Transfer of Writing Rhetorical Structures by Indonesian EFL Learners
Full text linkThe reverse transfer of writing knowledge from L2 to L1 involves reusing and reshaping prior knowledge. However, research on this issue generally focuses on the former rather than the latter. Further investigation is needed to understand how individual (writing and language proficiency) and social factors (writing audience) interact dynamically during L2 and L1 writing and affect the reverse transfer. This study investigates the potential transfer of rhetorical structures from L2 English to L1 Indonesian as a result of L2 instruction in a tertiary Indonesian EFL context by comparing the presence of argument-counterargument features in the students' L1 and L2 essays. This quantitative study was conducted at a private Indonesian university, involving students from English Education (N=89) and Indonesian Language and Literature (N=100) study programs. The study found evidence of reverse transfer in the use of argument-counterargument structure among third-year English majors deemed to be skillful writers. However, the occurrence of it is not automatic, mediated by factors such as the writer’s writing proficiency, L2 proficiency, and perceived audience expectation. This finding shows that the reverse transfer of writing knowledge is dynamic and influenced by both the student’s writing ability development and L1 and L2 writing traditions
Pragmatics of Eco-compassion in Angelic Speech Therapy: An Effective Communication Strategy for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness
Full text linkMisunderstanding and misperception in communication often occur due to listeners’ failure to grasp the accurate meaning of a speaker’s utterances. These failures are typically caused by a lack of pragmatic competence in understanding the contexts and conditions of speakers when interacting with listeners in specific situations. An example of communication failure is seen with individuals experiencing serious mental illness (ISMI). Communicating and interacting with ISMI is challenging due to their communication disorders. Their speech and behavior are often impacted by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized talk and abnormal thought processes. This study aimed to explore effective communication strategy to deal with ISMI. The case study involved 3 (three) ISMI who met the eligibility criteria. An inductive qualitative method employing participant observation and documentary analysis was used. Data collection included primary, secondary and tertiary sources, which were triangulated with in-depth interviews with their families. Data analysis was conducted through thematic coding, which revealed that pragmatic competence (80%), Compassionate Psychiatric Care (CPC; 15%) and ecological conduciveness (5%) are key factors in improving communication fluency with ISMI. This article concludes that the speech therapy method developed by Angelicdolly, which combines pragmatic principles with compassion for the ecological conduciveness of ISMI is an effective strategy for enhancing communication with these individuals
Study of Incongruence in the Implementation of Language Policy from Pancasila Perspective
Full text linkThe goal of this study is to describe the incongruence in the implementation of language policy from Pancasila perspective. This research is a content analysis. The data in this research are in the forms of words, sentences, and pictures. The data collecting technique in this research employs document study. The results of this research show that the incongruity in the implementation of language policy from Pancasila perspective is reflected in various fields, including politics, economics, and social cultural. This happens in numerous cases, including the implementation of international standard education, the elimination of Indonesian language subject at Jakarta International School, the use of English in nation speech, and the elimination of obligation for foreign workers to understand Indonesian language. The implications of this research are the revitalization of Pancasila’s values in the process of policies formulation and implementation both vertically and horizontally and involve makers at the macro, meso and micro. Therefore, recommendations of language policy which are aligned with Pancasila values which can be explored more in further researc
Utilizing ChatGPT on Designing English Language Teaching (ELT) Materials in Indonesia: Opportunities and Challenges
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on pragmatic English language teaching in universities. The scope of the study is limited to the opportunities and challenges of English language teaching. This study was carried out using a mixed method of conducting surveys and in-depth interviews. A questionnaire link using Google Forms from Spreadsheet was sent to 6 English lecturers via WhatsApp group and personal contact. The study sample consisted of 6 English lecturers from state and private universities in Central Java. Observation, questionnaire analysis, and interview transcripts show that the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has created opportunities and challenges to teaching and learning English. AI has transformed English language teaching in higher education. The findings and discussion elaborate some novelties of this study; 1) the profile of utilizing ChatGPT in pragmatics ELT teaching, portrays that ChatGPT roles in teaching scenarios play 3 major sessions, like; designing creative and innovative pragmatics teaching materials, setting up the midterm test of pragmatics project, and lastly, assessing and evaluating the pragmatics final test project. 2) The opportunities of using ChatGPT for lecturers, ChatGPT is one of the most sophisticated AI tools available today, and it can write nearly anything that an instructor wants it to. ChatGPT can help lecturers with a variety of tasks, such as creating course outlines, student progress reports, test and quiz questions, and grading rubrics; developing more inclusive and accessible learning activities; interacting with students and their families; and contributing text for websites or bulletin boards to maintain a connection between students and their families. 3) The challenges of applying ChatGPT for lecturers; ChatGPT can provide immediate responses to student questions, ChatGPT can adapt to individual student needs, ChatGPT can increase accessibility and inclusivity by providing language support for students with diverse learning needs, ChatGPT can serve as a valuable tool for language practice and strengthening, ChatGPT can encourage active learning by encouraging students to ask questions, engage in discussions, and seek clarification on challenging concepts, Integrating ChatGPT into language teaching can inspire innovative teaching approaches, such as blended learning models, flipped classrooms, and gamified learning experiences, that leverage technology to improve student learning outcome
Ecofeminism and Cultural-Value System in Traditional Paddy Farming: A Folklore from West Borneo
Full text linkNe’ Balungkur represents the inherited living value of traditional paddy farming lived by Dayak Kanayatn. Concerning the ecofeminism ideology, this study aims to reveal the existence of women and nature in traditional paddy farming in Ne’ Balungkur folklore in relation to the cultural-value system. Enriching the ecofeminism perspective in this study, the community prominent figure of the Dayak Kanayatn community was interviewed to give triangular validity to the data interpretation. Exhibiting comprehensive ecofeminism analysis to show the representation of woman empowerment through Dayak Kanayatn's code of conduct in planting to harvesting paddy is the main contribution of this study. Ne’ Balungkur demonstrates how women of the Dayak Kanayatn tribe are respected for their roles in traditional paddy farming and cultivation. This woman’s role in Ne’ Balungkur folklore challenges the customary male supremacy in Indonesian agriculture. This study is also able to identify the pattern of the cultural-value system. The pattern of the domain, taxonomy, componential, and cultural theme analysis shows that the current religious system, which blends ritual, custom, and religion into a single thought, has always been entwined with culture and education. Numerous opportunities for incorporating local folklore especially from West Borneo into official educational contexts are suggested by this stud
Stakeholders’ Participation in the Creative Economic Development of Cirebon City
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the participation level of stakeholders, identify the dominant stakeholders, and investigate the factors inhibiting stakeholders’ participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of creative economic development in Cirebon City. “Creative City” is politically and legally stipulated as the city vision in the regional mid-term development plan 2018-2023 of Cirebon City. As the creative economy is centered around the production, exchanges, and consumption of goods and services from human creativity, Cirebon City is, therefore, a significant case study to investigate how the local government implements participatory processes in developing a creative city.Using qualitative methods, data were collected through a semi-guided interview of 190 respondents from five stakeholders: academics, businesses, communities, government institutions, and media organizations. It was followed by a focus group discussion of 12 key respondents selected purposively from the five stakeholders. With primary and secondary data sources, qualitative data was analyzed through the process of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification.This study concluded that stakeholders' participation in all stages of creative economic development in Cirebon was still minimal. The businesses in culinary subsectors as the most dominant stakeholders in the participation processes. The lack of socialization from the municipal government and the limited collaboration amongst the stakeholders were identified as the inhibiting factors of inclusive participation in creative city development. The government needs to accelerate creative economic development through multisectoral policies, including improvement of business knowledge and skills of the local business actors, goods and services’ quality upgrading and assurance, certification and legal assistance, as well as promotion and market expansionKnown for its rich cultural heritage, Cirebon City was one of the hubs of Indonesia’s creative economy. The creative economic development in Cirebon was a response to the aspirations of the local community, who were eager to showcase their unique heritage and history, as stated in the city vision in its regional mid-term development plan for 2018-2023. This study aimed to examine the participation level of stakeholders, identify the dominant stakeholders, and investigate the factors inhibiting stakeholders’ participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of creative economic development in Cirebon City. Since the creative economy revolved around the production, exchanges, and consumption of goods and services stemming from human creativity, Cirebon City served a significant case study for investigating how its local government implemented participatory processes in developing a creative city. Using qualitative methods, data were collected through a semi-guided interview of 190 respondents from five stakeholders: academics, businesses, communities, government institutions, and media organisations. It was followed by a focus group discussion of 12 key respondents selected purposively from the five stakeholders. With primary and secondary data sources, qualitative data was analysed through the processes of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. This study concluded that stakeholders' participation in all stages of creative economic development in Cirebon was still minimal. The businesses in the culinary subsectors were the most dominant stakeholders in the participation processes. The lack of socialisation from the municipal government and the limited collaboration amongst the stakeholders were identified as the inhibiting factors of inclusive participation in creative city development. The government needs to accelerate creative economic development through multisectoral policies, including improvement of business knowledge and skills of the local business actors, goods and services’ quality upgrading and assurance, certification and legal assistance, and promotion and market expansion