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Adi Subawa, I Wayan Putra
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THE NEUROLINGUISTIC FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE: A THEORETICAL REVIEW OF BROCA’S AREA AND WERNICKE’S AREA IN PSYCHOLINGUISTIC FUNCTIONING Adi Subawa, I Wayan Putra; Purnami, Ida Ayu Oka
Yavana Bhasha : Journal of English Language Education Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Volume 9 Issue 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

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This article examines the neurocognitive mechanisms of language by exploring the distinct yet interconnected roles of Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area within the human brain. It focuses on how these two regions contribute to language production and comprehension, respectively, and how their interaction forms the core of psycholinguistic processing. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive theoretical analysis of the anatomical positioning, functional specialization, and neurological disorders associated with each area. This research is conducted using a qualitative-descriptive method, drawing from classical case studies and contemporary findings in neuroimaging. The discussion integrates insights from historical observations by Paul Broca and Carl Wernicke, and expands to include recent functional MRI and EEG research that demonstrate a more dynamic and interconnected model of language processing. The arcuate fasciculus is discussed as the primary pathway linking Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, facilitating the reciprocal flow of linguistic information between comprehension and expression. Findings show that both regions are not isolated in function but cooperate within a distributed network, challenging the traditional dichotomy of language centers. It is concluded that understanding the synergy between these areas is essential for explaining the neural basis of language and for advancing clinical approaches in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of aphasia. This theoretical study offers a refined understanding of how specific cortical regions underpin the human capacity for language.
TACIT KNOWLEDGE IN PRAGMATIC PROCESSING AMONG EFL LEARNERS Adi Subawa, I Wayan Putra; Ida Bagus Gde Phalaguna; Agus Budiarte
Yavana Bhasha : Journal of English Language Education Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Volume 9, Issue 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

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Pragmatic competence is a crucial aspect of English as a Foreign Language learning; yet, many learners still struggle to understand implied meanings, indirect requests, and conversational implicatures, even when their grammatical knowledge is adequate. This article discusses the role of tacit knowledge in pragmatic processing from a psycholinguistic perspective. The discussion is based on theoretical analysis and review of relevant literature on tacit knowledge, implicit language processing, and interlanguage pragmatics. The analysis suggests that pragmatic comprehension often relies on experience-based and intuitive knowledge rather than explicit rule application. Repeated exposure to authentic communication and social interaction helps learners internalize pragmatic patterns, which later support more automatic language processing. This perspective indicates that pragmatic competence develops not only through explicit instruction but also through implicit cognitive processes shaped by communication experience. Therefore, English language teaching should provide more contextual interaction, authentic discourse exposure, and reflective learning activities to support the development of tacit pragmatic knowledge.
Co-Authors Agus Budiarte Ida Ayu Oka Purnami Ida Bagus Gde Phalaguna