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THE INTERFERENCE MANIFESTATION THROUGH INTERLANGUAGE : A STUDY ON A MULTILINGUAL CHILD'S VERBAL PERFORMANCES
Get PDFInterference is often seen as an intrusion from the native language when a language learner is trying to perform
the target language. In fact, it is more a part of the process of
acquiring the target language which naturally happens before
a language learner sucessfully achieves the target language
proficiency. As a process rather than afinal product of learning
language, it is hoped that it is not seen as a permanent incorrectness. The interference is manifested as an
interlanguage. The interlanguage itself can be divided into 4
categories. namely overgeneralization, simplification, hypercorrection and avoidation. This research is trying to see
the interference manisfestation of a multilingual child
VOICE OF A HYBRID SPEAKING FROM A DISCRETE CULTURAL POSITION IN THE NOVEL CEREMONY BY LESLIE MARMON SILKO
No full textThe literature of post colonialism is a literature of
marginality and liminality, portraying characters caught
between one culture and another. The work represents a deep
cultural conflict in the mind of an American who is from mixed
ancestry. Ethnic nationalism and the recovery of traditional
culture a classic formulation: A group withdraws into itself and
labels the historically oppressive culture as the enemy. The
nation or group feels that its social oppression is inextricably
tied with the destruction of its traditional culture. To recover an
aspect o/the suppressed culture - even as fantasy - can be an act
not only 0/ revival but of subversion, a way of reifying the
oppressed group~ sense o/separateness and entitlement
FILMS: CLIMBING INTO CULTURES BACKYARD
Get PDFLearners of a second language must also learn about the culture of that language, not just as a way of supporting their linguistic competence, but as a way of understanding the role of the language in individuals and in society. Cultural Studies courses are a way of providing support for this need, and Moran (1992) suggests a useful framework for the learning/teaching of culture. Film is commonly used as a medium in teaching, and is an excellent resource for intercultural teaching because it is seen as being more than just a text. A case study at Soegijapranata Catholic University showed that films were preferred to other teaching methods, and were considered the best medium with which to teach culture, provided that discussion time was also provided. Student responses were overwhelmingly positive. The course was enjoyable, the film selections were regarded as useful sources of culture, and the course format and syllabus were considered effective. However, offence could be caused by sexual or violent content of films and suggestions are given to overcome this problem. Ways to support this teaching method include the introducing of cultural themes and backgrounds to students before films are presented, and the careful selection of films that are limited to one intercultural theme. Cultural Studies should be taught without any teacher-oriented preconceptions. Also, the medium of films should be included in a syllabus to improve the teaching/learning process and not for any other reason that could be seen as a misuse of this medium
CONFERENCING: AN INTERACTIVE STRATEGY IN TEACHING ACADEMIC WRITING
Get PDFWriting plays an essential role in our personal and professional lives. It becomes one of the important components in learning and teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This article suggests the benefits of teaching writing by using conferencing technique is effective for communicative purposes in an interactive way. In this context, the teaching of writing for the students in their widely varying personal needs and goals can be in the form of conferencing, a short meeting between the students and the teacher. Teaching writing through conferencing gives some benefits, for instance, it enables the teacher to modify and adapt instructional methods and approaches according to the students needs. From this perspective, writing implying the successful transmission of ideas from the writer to a reader through a text, this exchange of information becomes a powerful means to encourage the development this language skill
COMPLIMENT RESPONSES USED BY INDONESIANS LEARNING ENGLISH BASED ON THE COMPLIMENT TOPICS AND SOCIAL STATUSES
Get PDFThis article is a study of compliment responses used by Indonesians learning English to respond to English compliments based on the compliment topics (appearance and ability) and social statuses of the addressor (higher, equal, and lower). The data were collected using a Discourse Completion Test (DCT) and a questionnaire. The results of this study showed that appreciation token was the most frequently used in all situations given. The results also revealed that the subjects' background (academic year cohort) did not give a significant effect on the preference of the types of compliment responses
A BOOK REVIEW: TEACIDNG ENGLISH WITH CIDLD-CENTERED APPROACH AND LESSON TO CIDLDREN IN ASIA
No full textAs written by its author at the preface of the book, this book is
written as a guidebook for English teachers in Asia countries. Based on his own experiences in teaching English to children in Japan, David Paul, the author of the book, is offering some practical guides to deal with English classes in Asia. Teaching English in Asia is challenging for hoth English native teachers and local English teachers due to some hard facts such as the teachers' knowledge about their English classes and materials, Asian children's nature and the English learners' environment
INDONESIAN MUSLIM VALUES, PRACTICES, TERMI-NOLOGIES AND SYMBOLS REPRESENTED IN RICHARD LEWIS THE FLAME TREE
Get PDFIslam is one of the official religions in Indonesia, with its adherents constituting the majority of the population. Muslims in Indonesia have their own values in accord with the teachings of Islam, practiced in their daily life and adapted to the culture. Historically, Islam in Indonesia, particularly in Java, was introduced through acculturation. Todays ceremonies accompanying the implementation of Islamic teachings is an example of the daily practice that characterizes Muslims being influenced by the local culture. Moreover, in their everyday life, Muslims in Indonesia often use Islamic terminologies and Arabic words. They include greetings and expressions for starting as well as ending an activity. As for Islamic symbols, the star and the crescent on the top of the mosque dome or a Quranic verse put at home or in the workplace are typical representations, distinguishing the Muslims from adherents of other faiths
MULTIMEDIA AND ITS EFFECT ON THE QUALITY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
No full textOne of the most important uses of technology is that it makes it easy for instructors to incorporate multimedia into their teaching. There are different multimedia tools. Three of the most popular ones are visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic in which students take in information. Some students are visual learners, while others are auditory or kinaesthetic learners. While students use all of their senses to take in information, they seem to have preferences in how they learn best. In order to help students learn, teachers need to teach as many of these preferences as possible. Therefore, teachers can incorporate these multimedia tools in their curriculum activities so that students are able to succeed in their classes. This study is an analysis of multimedia tools for Iranian EFL students. Over 100 students complete a questionnaire to determine if their multimedia tools are auditory, visual, or kinaesthetic. The purpose of this study is to increase faculty awareness and understanding of the impact of multimedia tools on the teaching process. A review of the literature along with analysis of the data will determine how multimedia tools affect the teachingprocess
THE PROBLEM OF AMERICAN BORN CHINESES INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE AS SEEN IN THE JOY LUCK CLUB
No full textOne thing that commonly happens in a multiracial country is the interracial marriage, so does in America. As we know that America is a multiracial country, a place where people with different races, ethnic and culture live. Here, many different ethnics start to interact and mix. The interracial marriage usually is not easy. The couple has to face the different cultures problems, besides that they also will face another problem from their families or society, the interracial marriage rejection. In the case of interracial marriage rejection, I will divide the rejection based on its reasons. The first reason is different cultures and the second reason is the generation gap
CULTURE RESEARCH IN THE RECENT WORK OF ITAMAR EVEN-ZOHAR
Get PDFEven-Zohar is highly regarded among scholars of
Translation Studies for his theoretical contributions in the area of "Polysystem Theory". This paper presents an introduction to EvenZohar's more recent work in the area of"cuIture research" (which he distinguishes from Cultural Studies). It locates his thinking within a framework deriving from Russian Formalism and, more recently, Russian Semiotics. The major focus in his Papers in Culture Research (200412005) is on culture as a socio-semiotic system, allowing for both reflection and action. A significant term in discussing systems is "repertoire", the rules and materials which govern the production and use of given cultural objects. Even-Zohar's papers seek to place repertoire within a broader framework, and to allow for the invention and transfer of repertoires between various social groups. The work of idea-makers is particularly important in this transfer. Tile paper
concludes with a consideration of the relevance of "culture research" to Translation Studies. It suggests that his ideas are of limited use but may provide the basis for further reflection on the roles of translators and translations, especially in new nation states