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Christine Manara
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia
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Attitudes toward language and language choice in regional intermarriage families: A case study in Tangerang, Banten Dwi Indarti; Christine Manara
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i1.36436

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Despite 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.
Balancing Local and Foreign Languages: Family Language Policy in Multicultural Samarinda Indah Sari Lubis; Bahren Umar Siregar; Christine Manara
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
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This 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.
Navigating pedagogical choices: Teacher decision-making in remote learning environment Atti Herawati; Setiono Sugiharto; Christine Manara
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/tefl.v5i1.2132

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Decision-making is the fundamental teaching skill that is enacted in practice. The exploration of pedagogical decision-making by teachers in remote instructional settings offers valuable theoretical insights and practical contributions to the field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Thus, this study was aimed at exploring pedagogical decisions teachers make in their remote teaching practices. A qualitative, exploratory approach was employed, and virtual observation through Zoom Meeting or Google Meet served as the main data collection instrument. Five lecturers from five different private universities in West Java, Indonesia participated in this study, a sample size consistent with the in-depth, interpretive nature of qualitative inquiry. Observation notes and video transcripts were analysed using grounded theory through three coding stages. The study revealed that the majority of instructional decisions were strategically oriented toward maintaining student engagement and promoting seamless lesson progression. Translanguaging was dominant and employed by all participants. Among five decision types (rational, intuitive, dependent, avoidant, and spontaneous), spontaneous decision-making emerged as the most commonly utilized, in contrast to dependent and avoidant decisions, which occurred with considerably lower frequency. These findings contribute theoretically to the understanding of teacher cognition in digital contexts and practically to the preparation of teachers for responsive, reflective decision-making in remote ELT.
Co-Authors Atti Herawati Bahren Umar Siregar Dwi Indarti Indah Sari Lubis Setiono Sugiharto