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Communication acts in traditional rituals of the Banjar community Batatamba
Full text linkThis research explains communication activities and how the symbolic meaning of bubur habang and bubur putih in the Batatamba Ritual in Banjar custom. The method used is qualitative with the type of communication ethnography research and symbolic interaction theory as an analytical tool to describe human interaction with the meaning of symbols in an object. Data collection is done by observation and interview. The data obtained were then analyzed through three stages, namely description, analysis, and interpretation. The results of this study show that the batatamba ritual is carried out at the pananamba's house and is attended by the pananamba, the patient, and the patient's family, the atmosphere when batatamba is performed is quite solemn and sacred. The batatamba process is sequentially described by communicative events. Communicative acts in batatamba describe the overall verbal and nonverbal communication and symbols. The symbol of bubur habang and bubur putih used in the batatamba ritual has a meaning as a form of request to spiritual entities not to disturb the lives of individuals or communities
The journalist’s attitude on the editorial “The mothers whose children are held hostage by Hamas”
Full text linkThis study explores the use of attitude appraisal in revealing the mothers’ emotions and feelings regarding their attitude toward the situation in which their children are held hostage by Hamas. The study employs a qualitative method to describe the language phenomenon expressed by the journalist in describing the mothers’ attitudes. The data were obtained from the Guardian online newspaper published in 2023, and the samples were selected purposively. Content analysis was used to examine the data, employing Martin and White’s (2005) appraisal framework to classify the data. This study focuses on one type of appraisal, namely attitude, which covers affect, judgment, and appreciation. The findings of this study reveal that the journalist tends to defend Israel and oppose Hamas. It is seen through positive attitudes, which are dominantly produced by the journalist in expressing his arguments. Besides that, the journalist gives his positive evaluation of the situation that occurred in Gaza and Israel explicitly and implicitly. He exploits negative affect to show his concern and unhappiness to see the three children of Israel who were held hostage by Hamas. In addition, the genre of the editorial is media discussion since it discusses issues of Israeli children's kidnapping
Learning outcome-based education through the application of project-based learning methods in teaching American life and institutions courses to produce creative and collaborative skills
Full text linkThis article is based on the Indonesian government's policy regarding learning outcome-based education in higher education curricula. This research urgently needs to apply the project-based learning method to the American Society course, one of the cultural course groups in the English Study Programme, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Dian Nuswantoro. The purpose of this study is to prove that the results of the learning process of Project Based Learning method are to improve the ability of students in project problem solving, to gain new knowledge and skills students in learning, to make students more active in solving complex project problems with results in the form of real products, to develop and improve students' creative skills in managing tools and materials to complete tasks or projects and to enhance collaboration between students, especially in group activities. The research outputs are (1) the arrangement of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Project-based to American Life and Institutions course learning, and (2) the tangible products from the course learning project
Violence and collective trauma through ‘Night’ in contemporary Acehnese novels
Full text linkThe long-lasting conflict between the Indonesian administration and GAM ended in 2004. Yet, while the fighting came to an end, the residue and fragments of the conflict remained. The attempt to reconcile with violence and trauma is best captured through the works of contemporary Acehnese writers. Among other works of fiction, the novel writers try to express what the conflict meant for the Acehnese people. To this end, the current article is aimed at exploring Acehnese representations of violence and trauma through the metaphorical and symbolic meaning of ‘night’ in five contemporary Acehnese novels. This paper demonstrates the way the Acehnese contemporary writers represent the violence and trauma through the metaphor of ‘night’. Qualitative content analysis was used to reduce, narrow, and categorize the words, phrases, or paragraphs extracted from the novels. The data was analyzed by a post-conflict approach. The novels reveal kinds of violence and trauma through the imagery of ‘night’ highlighting multi-layered experiences during the conflict and bring the concept of postcoloniality through their writing. The five novels have tried to bring into play the ‘unfinished business’ of post-conflict Aceh. The novels also highlight the role of contemporary Acehnese novels in post-conflict societies. The disappeared left buried or unburied, the violence, the unresolved trauma, the continuing inequalities and injustices, and the struggle during the conflict means that the Aceh of the past haunts and disturbs the Aceh of the present
Questioning power and identity: Race and class in Tambora 1815 by Paox Iben Mudhaffar
Full text linkThis study examines the discourse of identity politics, focusing on race and class, in local literary texts, specifically in the novel Tambora 1815 by Paox Iben Mudhaffar. Through a cultural studies perspective, the research explores how racial and class identities are represented, constructed, and sustained in local literature, as well as their impact on political and social discourse in Indonesia, particularly in Bima. A qualitative method using literature review and textual interpretation techniques, including repeated reading, data classification, and symbol analysis, was employed, with triangulation for validation. The findings reveal that identity politics in local literary texts can serve as both a tool of resistance against marginalization and a potential source of essentialism and further oppression. The novel reflects and challenges power hierarchies related to race and class, showcasing social inequality and the influence of dominant powers over marginalized groups. This research contributes by providing new insights into the dynamics of power and identity in Indonesian society, offering a critical analysis that encourages further exploration of identity politics in other local literary work
The lexicon of Vannamei shrimp farming in Blendung Village, Ulujami District, Pemalang Regency: An ethnolinguistic study
Full text linkThis research is motivated by the existence of a specialized lexicon in the field of vannamei shrimp farming that is frequently used by the community of Blendung Village, Ulujami District, Pemalang Regency. The objectives of this study are (1) to explore the knowledge regarding the meanings within the cultural lexicon of vannamei shrimp farming in Blendung Village, and (2) to describe the community's perspective on the tradition of vannamei shrimp farming. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnolinguistic approach to understand the lexicon. The methodology of this research consists of three stages: data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. The data collection methods employed include interviews and participatory observation. The research findings lead to the following conclusions: (1) twelve lexicons related to tools were identified, (2) seven lexicons pertaining to materials were found, (3) eighteen lexicons associated with the processes of vannamei shrimp farming were discovered, and (4) six lexicons for classifying the naming of shrimp conditions were identified. Each of these lexicons emerged due to the diversity of tools, materials, processes, and naming conventions related to shrimp farming utilized by the local community. This research is beneficial for understanding the lexicons associated with vannamei shrimp farming in Blendung Village, thereby providing insights into the community's perspective on this practice
Deconstructing aesthetics of shadow puppet art in Wahyu Katentreman by Cahyo Kuntadi
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This study analyzes the aesthetic deconstruction in wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performances, focusing on the Wahyu Katentreman play performed by puppeteer Cahyo Kuntadi. The study aims to identify the causes, processes, and implications of aesthetic deconstruction in wayang kulit performances and their impact on the sustainability of this traditional art form in the modern era. Using Jacques Derrida’s deconstruction theory as the primary approach, this research also references Jakob Sumardjo’s paradoxical aesthetic theory and Sunardi’s concepts of nuksma and mungguh. A qualitative research method with an interpretative analysis technique was employed, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources. The findings indicate that aesthetic deconstruction in this wayang kulit performance is driven by changing audience preferences influenced by materialism and hedonism. The deconstruction process is evident in the transition from sacred to profane elements, the fusion of various performance styles from Surakarta, Yogyakarta, and East Java, as well as the integration of spontaneous humor within the Punakawan characters. The implications of this deconstruction include the emergence of new references for young puppeteers, increased appreciation of wayang kulit among the millennial generation, and economic benefits for karawitan music groups and local communities. Thus, this study asserts that aesthetic deconstruction in wayang kulit not only contributes to innovation in performing arts but also plays a crucial role in maintaining the relevance of traditional culture amidst dynamic social changes
Nationalism in the translated literary titles during the Japanese occupation: A study of Djawa Baroe
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This study investigates the representation of nationalism in the translation of literary titles published in Djawa Baroe, an Indonesian-language magazine circulated during the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945. It focuses on the translation strategies and ideological meanings conveyed through lexical choices and symbolic narratives. The analysis identifies twenty-six translated titles, examining three representative examples in detail to illustrate how linguistic adaptation intersects with nationalist discourse. Employing Vinay and Darbelnet’s translation model, the study distinguishes between direct and oblique strategies to explain how titles were modified to fit Indonesian conventions while resonating with nationalist sentiments. Additionally, Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) situates these strategies within broader ideological and socio-political contexts, allowing the research to capture micro-level textual operations and reveal how translation acted as discourse production embedded within wartime power structures. Findings demonstrate that translators utilized deliberate techniques such as modulation, equivalence, and orthographic adjustment to enhance readability and embed ideological content, foregrounding themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and devotion to the motherland. This highlights that translation in Djawa Baroe was far from a neutral linguistic transfer; instead, it emerged as a politically charged act of cultural mediation. By illustrating how Japanese occupation propaganda intersected with Indonesian nationalist discourse through translation, this study contributes to translation studies by underscoring the ideological role of translation as an instrument of power, identity, and cultural hegemony
The essential meaning of Maantat tradition in Ladang Panjang Village, Sarolangun Regency, Jambi, Indonesia
Full text linkMaantat is one of the ancestral traditions of the Malay tribe, and it is still preserved in the Jambi region, Sumatra. The Malay people in Jambi practice this tradition on important days, such as Islamic religious holidays and weddings. This study aimed to determine the meaning or important values in implementing the Maantat tradition that make this tradition sustainable until now. The method used is descriptive qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data collection techniques use observation and interview techniques. The study was conducted in Ladang Panjang Village, Sarolangun, Jambi. This study found that Maantat is a tradition of delivering food in containers (rantang) to relatives during critical events. The essential values contained in it are fostering a sense of togetherness and solidarity, the manifestation of gratitude, and respect for elders and customs, all of which are manifestations of the noble values of Indonesian society that prioritize relationships between individuals, spirituality, and respect for tradition
Local ecological knowledge in toponyms in the Waduk Jatigede area: An anthropological linguistic study
Full text linkToponyms or place names are important linguistic facts. Toponyms can record people's spatial awareness of the surrounding environment. This article explores local ecological knowledge in toponyms in the Waduk Jatigede area. In this area, there are 28 villages from 5 sub-districts affected by the construction of Waduk Jatigede. Data collection in this study used participant observation and interview methods. The data analysis procedure includes four stages: (1) transcription of recorded data; (2) categorizing data from the transcription of recordings or notes based on the classification of toponymy aspects; (3) interpretation of local knowledge about ecology in toponymy; (4) concluding. The results show that polymorphemic toponyms dominate toponyms in the Jatigede Reservoir area. In addition, toponyms in the Waduk Jatigede area are also dominated by toponyms with physical aspects, including hydrological, geomorphological, and biological-ecological characteristics. This finding shows that Sundanese people have a close relationship with the surrounding nature. This local ecological knowledge contains Sundanese people's ecological awareness about the Waduk Jatigede area's ecological characteristics, including water, soil, flora and fauna. This local ecological knowledge is useful as a policy recommendation for natural and ecological disaster mitigation in environmental development, which is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)