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Sri Ningsih
Akademi Kebidanan Tahirah Al Baeti Bulukumba, Indonesia.
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From acronyms to intimacy: Slang as a Sociolinguistic Bridge in Youth Interactions in Manokwari, Papua. Amalia Lakehu; Yafed Syufi; Novita Angelie Taroreh; Sri Ningsih
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/v4m2wy09

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Slang is not merely informal vocabulary but a powerful sociolinguistic resource through which youth negotiate identity, intimacy, and belonging in multilingual settings. This study investigates Papuan Malay slang as a sociolinguistic bridge among adolescents in Manokwari, West Papua, addressing a critical gap in region-specific research that has largely overlooked Eastern Indonesia’s localized linguistic dynamics. Employing a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected from 60 university students through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, yielding 244 slang items categorized into Papuan Malay Original Slang and Borrowed Dialect or Language Slang. The findings reveal that slang formation is systematic and creative, predominantly shaped by acronym formation, blending, clipping, borrowing, and word modification. Results further show that local slang remains slightly dominant, reflecting strong community-based identity, while borrowed forms signal engagement with broader digital and global youth culture. Slang circulates through a dual pathway: media-driven exposure for borrowed forms and peer interaction for local expressions. Functionally, slang facilitates communicative ease, humor, intimacy, and selective in-group exclusivity. These findings demonstrate that youth language in Manokwari is not a passive reflection of external influence but an active site of linguistic agency where local and global resources are negotiated. This study contributes to sociolinguistic theory by foregrounding slang as a dynamic bridge across linguistic scales and highlights its role in sustaining cultural identity within globalization. It also offers practical implications for language education and policy, advocating a balanced perspective that recognizes slang as a complementary communicative resource alongside formal language competence.
Verbal Engagement in ELT Classrooms: Classroom Climate and Speaking Behaviour in Papuan EFL Preservice Teachers Amalia Lakehu; Yafed Syufi; Novita Angelie Taroreh; Sri Ningsih
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/7h8mem84

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This study investigated the verbal communication behaviours of English Education students at the University of Papua (UNIPA) during the 2024/2025 academic year. Effective communication skills are critical for graduates, particularly in conveying scientific knowledge to broader audiences. However, observations at UNIPA revealed a prevalent pattern of passive communication among students, with only a small fraction actively participating in classroom discussions. Two main issues were addressed in this study: the trends and patterns in the verbal communication behaviours among students and the factors that significantly influence these behaviours. Using a survey approach, data were collected from 35 students (42.86% male, 57.14% female) through structured questionnaires, employing stratified random sampling combined proportional allocation and equal allocation to ensure representativeness. Key variables, such as self-concept, lecturer credibility, and classroom communication dynamics, were studied in relation to their influence on students’ verbal interactions. Furthermore, this study employed descriptive statistical tests in order to identify relations and trends among these variables.  The results showed that the students had an average active engagement rate of 45.71% in asking questions and 48.57% in responding to them. Moreover, highly correlated were students’ impressions of lecturers’ trustworthiness and classroom communication environment with passive communication practices. More student engagement was linked, specifically, to more favourable classroom environments and greater opinions of lecturer trustworthiness. The study concluded that student involvement may be much raised by encouraging a more dynamic and inclusive classroom atmosphere as well as by strengthening lecturer-student relationship. These results provide practical implications for teachers, especially at UNIPA, by highlighting the importance of adopting strategies that support active learning. This include creating an encouraging classroom environment and improving teaching effectiveness. Therefore, teacher can better equip students with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in both their professional careers and social responsibilities.  
Co-Authors Amalia Lakehu Amalia Lakehu Novita Angelie Taroreh Novita Angelie Taroreh Yafed Syufi Yafed Syufi