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The role of folklore in shaping the Leukonese characters: An anthropolinguistic study Tasnim Lubis; T. Thyrhaya Zein; Amalia Amalia
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v11i2.33338

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This study aims to describe the relationship between folklore and the character of the Leukonese community on Simeulue Island, Aceh Province. Employing an ethnographic and anthropolinguistic approach, the study utilized audio-video recordings of oral Leukonese folklore, including nandong, nanga-nanga, and buai. The performances of nandong (songs), nanga-nanga (sad stories), and buai (poetry) were analyzed using the anthropolinguistic approach to delineate their components (text, co-text, and context) as an integrated whole. The meaning of the folklore was dissected through domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, and semantic componential analysis. Domain analysis explored the semantic relationship between folklore and the Leukonese character, identifying attributes. Taxonomy analysis categorized these attributes, influencing the Leukonese character in performance. Semantic componential analysis served to confirm and annotate these attributes in the Leukonese peoples character. The studys findings demonstrate that the presence and perpetuation of Leukonese folklore significantly impact the character of its people. Nandong teaches (1) the transmission of values and norms, (2) cultural identity and continuity, and (3) social cohesion. Meanwhile, buai fosters (1) cultural preservation and celebration, (2) community cohesion and participation, and (3) integration of Malay tradition. Finally, nanga-nanga instills (1) emotional expression and coping, (2) the reflection of social realities, and (3) empowerment and voice. Consequently, language serves as a means to express ideas, thoughts, and experiences, manifested in various oral traditions passed down through generations. These traditions often mirror the characteristic patterns of a community.
Sound changes in the Haloban language of the Banyak Islands, Aceh, Indonesia Tasnim Lubis; Dwi Widayati; Amalia Amalia; Liesna Andriany; Mukramah Mukramah
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v12i2.37945

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Sound change is a universal phenomenon and is strongly influenced by contextual factors. Variant sounds that appear as cognates across languages can be identified and explained through linguistic analysis within a cultural framework. This study aims to identify sound changes in the Haloban language by comparing them with a related language spoken on Simeulue Island, the Defayan language. A qualitative method was employed in this research. Data were collected through recordings of Halobanese wordlist utterances and interviews with native Halobanese speakers. Six informants participated in the study, comprising three male and three female native speakers. Data collection involved documentation techniques, including recording, transcription, and translation into both Indonesian and English. The data were analyzed for regular and semi-regular (sporadic) sound changes between Proto-Austronesian (PAN) and Haloban. The Haloban language is spoken in only two villages in the Pulau Banyak District, Aceh Singkil Regency, Aceh Province. The results showed a regular sound change in which the PAN sound /b/ becomes /w/ in Haloban. Semi-regular changes included sound loss, addition, fusion, and unpacking. In comparison with the Defayan language, two regular sound changes were identified in Haloban: /b/ and /f/ becoming /w/. These sound changes contribute to the linguistic identity of the Halobanese people.
Bah Bolon River 1980-2023: The History of Pollution and River Used Abiyulail Alatas Abus; Meilisna Purba; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): January
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v4i1.15778

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The existence of the Bah Bolon River is related to the surrounding community. This study was diachronic research on the history and dynamics of the Bah Bolon River from 1980-2023. Bah Bolon River is related to environmental, social and economic changes in terms of river pollution. This study aimed to invent information on the condition of the Bah Bolon River in Pematang Siantar City, North Sumatra in 1980-2023 with a focus on pollution of the Bah Bolon River and its use for the surrounding community. The method used was a historical method which consists of four stages, namely heuristics, criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Data collection was carried out through a literature review and in-depth interviews. Literature data was taken from official documents and articles regarding the Bah Bolon River from 1980-2023. In-depth interviews were conducted with informants who met the criteria of (1) full enculturation; (2) direct involvement; (3) unfamiliar cultural atmosphere; (4) sufficient time; and (5) non-analytic. The chronological analysis carried out includes the transformation of river flows, the use of water resources, and their impact on the lives of local communities. The results showed that there were changes in land use, social structure, and community economy over time. These findings contribute to a deep understanding of the dynamics of the Bah Bolon River in the 1980s, creating a foundation for evaluating the impact of environmental change on human life. The results of this research contribute to the understanding of environmental history, social change, and community adaptation to ecological change. The implications of this research can be used as a basis for future environmental conservation and water resource management policies while exploring the historical and heritage value of the Bah Bolon River.
Sound Change of Batahan Language as Malay Dialect in Mandailing Natal Regency Muhammad Afdhaluz Zikri Lubis; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): May
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v4i2.17101

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This research deals with comparative historical linguistic studies that discuss the types of sound changes from Proto-Austronesian into Batahan Malay. This research uses qualitative methods with listening and recording techniques. Data sources were obtained from informants who are native speakers of Batahan Coastal Malay. Vocabulary taken from the speakers' recordings are those listed in the swadesh list. In the sound changes of the Austronesian language into Batahan Coastal Malay based on sound position, there are only six changes out of seven changes namely metathesis, apheresis, syncope, apocope, prothesis, and paragogue.
Language Kinship between Acehnese and Tamiang Malay Language Cut Nuswatul Khaira; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v4i2.17109

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This study aimed to determine the percentage of kinship that exists between Acehnese and Tamiang Malay language and to find out the separation period of the two languages. This research was conducted using the quantitative method in which the data in this research is statistical. The techniques used in analyzing the data were lexicostatistical techniques. It was used to calculate the percentage of kinship between the two languages and also glotochronological techniques to calculate the separation time between Acehnese and Tamiang Malay language. The results of the study found that the percentage of kinship between Acehnese and Tamiang Malay is quite high, which is as much as 39%. From the results of calculations using glotochronology techniques that have been carried out, it is found that the separation period between Acehnese and Tamiang Malay language is as far as 1,616 years.
Performance of Arabic Language Learning Participation at Ponpes Al-Ikhwan Serapuh ABC Lusiana Sinaga; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v5i1.19942

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This study aimed to describe the performance of Arabic language learning participation at Al-Ikhwan Serapuh ABC Islamic Boarding School. The ethnographic method proposed by Spradley [1][2] was applied in this research, from collecting data to analyzing it. The participation theory uses the participation structure proposed by Philips, and the participation framework uses Goffman's opinion[3]. The data were text, co-text, and context on Arabic language learning situations. The data were collected through recordings, interviews and participant observation. This study focused on finding the patterns of participation performance in the Arabic language learning process in the classroom through an anthropolinguistic approach [4]. The study results showed that students' participation in learning Arabic is a performance of testing, confirming and curious. The pattern of participation obtained is important data that can describe the phenomenon of speaking activity.
Lexicon of Medicinal Plant in Gayo Ethnic Fathul Jannah Harahap; Namira Az-Zahra; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v5i1.21662

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The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the ethnobotanical lexicon of traditional medicine of the Gayo community and to understand its lexical meaning based on the ecological and cultural experiences inherent in the speech of the community. This study uses a qualitative approach to explore and understand the meaning of individuals or groups derived from social problems, with a focus on the natural context and descriptive data such as words or pictures. Based on the results of the research that has been conducted, it can be concluded that the Gayo community in Blangkejeren has a wealth of lexicon in local languages ​​that are closely related to traditional medicine practices. These lexicons reflect not only linguistic knowledge, but also local knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation.
Ecolexicon of Medicinal Plants in the Local Knowledge System of the Batak Toba Community Nehemia Anugrah Parasian; Tasnim Lubis
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v5i2.21675

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This study examines the ecolexicon of medicinal plants in the local knowledge system of the Toba Batak people, as part of an effort to preserve the regional language and culture. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through interviews and documentation of native speakers who have traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. The results of the study revealed 20 types of medicinal plants known and utilized by the Batak Toba people, consisting of three main categories: leaves, fruits, and rhizomes. Each plant has a local name that reflects the biological, ideological, and sociological aspects of the speaker community. This lexicon not only reflects the ecological relationship between humans and nature, but also stores cultural values, mythology, and traditional healing practices that are passed down from generation to generation. This study emphasizes the importance of ecolexicon documentation as a form of preserving local knowledge and revitalizing endangered regional languages.
THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF TOURIST AREAS IN MEDAN Fathul Jannah Harahap; Mulyadi; Tasnim Lubis
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12761

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This study examines the linguistic landscape of tourist areas in Medan, focusing on how languages operate and function within public spaces. Tourism areas were chosen as the research context because they attract visitors from various backgrounds and often display multilingual practices. This study aims to describe the forms and functions of linguistic landscapes while also exploring the symbolic meanings conveyed through visual elements such as typography, colors, and logos. A qualitative descriptive method was applied, with data collected through observation, interview, and photographic documentation of signs in several tourist destinations, including Istana Maimoon, Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, Tjong A Fie Mansion, Museum Perkebunan I, Shri Mariamman Temple, and the Rahmat International Wildlife Museum. The findings reveal the presence of monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual signs that highlight Medan’s multicultural identity and its role as a domestic and international tourist destination. Indonesian dominates as the national language, reinforcing unity, accessibility, and loyalty to the national language, while foreign languages such as English, Tamil, and Mandarin expand communicative reach. Latin, used in the Rahmat International Wildlife Museum, serves as a scientific language for naming species, emphasizing its educational and academic role. Symbolic functions are conveyed through colors, typography, and logos that embody religious, cultural, and ecological values. Informational functions are realized in name signs, directional signs, informational signs and prohibition signs that guide and regulate visitor behavior. The linguistic landscape of Medan’s tourist areas serves not only as a means of public communication but also as a reflection of cultural heritage, social values, and urban identity.
Identity, Religion, and Globalization in Contemporary Baby Naming Practices: A Socio-Onomastic Study of Names in 2025–2026 Nisa Anggraini Batubara; Mhd. Pujiono; Tasnim Lubis
Linguistik, Terjemahan, Sastra (LINGTERSA) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): LINGTERSA
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/lts.v7i2.26013

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This study aims to examine socio-onomastic trends in baby naming practices in Indonesia during the 2025–2026 period by focusing on issues of identity, religiosity, and globalization reflected in naming choices. The data consist of 30 baby names collected through documentation techniques from online news portals, social media platforms, and the researcher’s local environment. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach within the framework of socio-onomastics, which views personal names as linguistic phenomena closely related to social and cultural factors. Data were analyzed by identifying linguistic elements, cultural backgrounds, and social values embedded in the selected names. The findings reveal three major trends in contemporary baby naming practices. First, religiosity remains a dominant influence, reflected in the frequent use of Arabic-derived names and names carrying religious meanings. Second, globalization has significantly shaped naming patterns, as evidenced by the incorporation of linguistic elements from various languages, including English, French, Hebrew, and Sanskrit, often combined within a single name. Third, there is a growing tendency toward creative and innovative naming practices, reflecting parents’ desire to construct distinctive identities for their children. These findings suggest that baby names function not only as markers of personal identity but also as representations of cultural values, religious beliefs, social aspirations, and contemporary global orientations.