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A Study of Indonesian Students' Happiness and Its Impact on Chinese L2 Acquisition Sukma, Sukma
Journal of Maobi Vol 2, No 1 (2024): Journal of Maobi
Publisher : Confucius Institute Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/maobi.v2i1.85103

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This study focuses on exploring the impact of happiness on the learning of Chinese as a second language. The study focuses specifically on students from six universities in Indonesia, providing a targeted sample of learners within a specific context. By examining this particular group of students, the study aims to gain insights into the impact of happiness on Chinese language outcomes among Indonesian learners. In this study include an exploration of the Affective Filter Hypothesis proposed by Stephen Krashen the Affective Filter Hypothesis suggests that learners’ emotional states can act as a filter that ether facilitates or hinder language acquisition. The main research question revolves around whether students’ happiness influences their ability to learn Chinese as a language. The research methodology includes a combination of surveys quantitative and qualitative interviews to gather data. Indonesian students who are studying Chinese as their second language were involved in the study. Surveys were used to assess their perceived progress in learning Chinese and their overall satisfaction levels. Additionally, some participants underwent interviews to delve deeper into their experiences and language learning journey. The findings indicate a correlation between happiness and Chinese language acquisition with levels of happiness associated with increased motivation, reduced anxiety and improved language proficiency. The qualitative analysis revealed that contented students exhibited self-confidence, an attitude towards learning and a willingness to engage with the Chinese language. This study contributes to the broader field of second language acquisition by highlighting the significance of addressing well-being in language learning environments and support the relevance of the Affective Filter Hypothesis. According to the study findings enhancing happiness levels and creating a learning environment will facilitate effective Chinese language acquisition, among Indonesian students. This study calls for further research to explore additional emotional factors and their impact on language acquisition in diverse learner populations.
Roland Barthes’ Semiotics Analysis of Characters From Liyue in The Game Genshin Impact Ramadany, Ramadany; Hasyim, Muhammad; Sukma, Sukma
Journal of Maobi Vol 2, No 1 (2024): Journal of Maobi
Publisher : Confucius Institute Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/maobi.v2i1.85101

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This research aims to find out about the semiotic elements in the characters in the game Genshin Impact as well as the meaning of the semiotic elements in the characters in the game Genshin Impact which have a relationship with culture in China which can be useful in general. The type of research used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis using Roland Barthes' semiotic theory.  The techniques used to obtain the results of this research are exploring, searching, writing and collecting data. Based on the results of research and discussion, it shows that, firstly, in the game Genshin Impact, every character from Liyue that is described has semiotic elements that represent the appearance of each character, such as signifiers, signifieds, denotative elements and connotative elements. Second, every character in the game Genshin Impact, especially from Liyue, is explained as having meaning in denotative elements, and connotative elements starting from appearance, clothing and the myth behind each character.
Co-Authors Adi, Nelfia Agung Widhi Kurniawan Akbar, Muh.Rafli Amaluddin Amaluddin, Amaluddin Aminullah Aminullah, Aminullah Ammade, Salasiah Andi Faisal, Andi Argyo Demartoto, Argyo Asrianti, Asrianti Aulia, Ninda Azhari, Burnama Basrawi, Basrawi Bismawati, Andi Cahyati, Leni Dan Dan, Liu Dardanila, Dardanila Dedi Setiawan Deliana, Deliana Deni Anggraini Desi Fitria DEWI SARTIKA Dian Sari Unga Waru Didik Tamtomo, Didik Dwi Widayati, Dwi Efendi, Rahman ELIHAMI, ELIHAMI Enda Mora Fatima Fatima Fauzan, Arfan Firman, Musda Gading, Herlinda Gazali Gazali Gazali Lembah Harpirabi, T. Hasnur Ruslan Ida Nuraeni Idris Patekkai Ihsan Ikhtiarudin irsyad, irsyad Ismrida, Ismrida Jasma, Jasma Josi, Josi Julia Marfuah Juniati Juniati Jusran Jusran Larekeng, Siti Hajar Latifa, Ammang Liu Dan Dan LUBIS, TASNIM M Almurdani M, Muh Zulfikar Mahriyuni Mahriyuni Marda, Alfian Meiriza Djohari, Meiriza Muhammad Hasyim, Muhammad Nashap, Nashap Nasruddin, Muhammad Irfan Nasution, Khairina Ni'mah, Siti Luluk Khamidahtun Nia, Nia Nidaul Hasanah Bukhori Nur, Rafi’ah Nuraedah nurilfaza, ahmad Patahuddin Patahuuddin Pratama Bayu Santosa Efendi Pratiwi, Wirahma Indah Prihantoro Prihantoro Rahmat Rahmat Ramadany, Ramadany Ramlah Ramlah Rasyid, Wildan Ratnawati Ratnawati Rhamdan, Donna Rika, Rika Ruma, Zainal Rusdin, Rista Astari Sakti, Nur Sri Sakti, Nur Sri Sakti Santoso, Yulianto SARKIAH SARKIAH Sinar, T. Silvana Sri Khaerani Rahman Sudarmi Sudarmi Sujianto Sujianto Sunarto Amus Suningsih, Suningsih Tahir, Moh Tajuddin, Sukma Tami, Tami Ulfah Ulfah Ulhaq, Muh Zia Unga Waru, Dian Sari Wahyudin Wahyudin Waru, Dian Sari Unga Widiawati, Wilda Yunidar