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FOSTERING CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION ETHICS THROUGH A MULTICULTURALISM PERSPECTIVE Rahmat, Wahyudi; Tiawati, Refa Lina; Septia, Emil; Rahmad, Hari Adi
Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia Vol 2, No 1 (2025): Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia
Publisher : Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51817/bhandar.v2i1.1088

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This socialization initiative aims to enhance public understanding of the importance of cross-cultural communication ethics while fostering mutual respect through a multiculturalism approach. Recognizing the increasing intensity and complexity of intercultural interactions in the era of globalization, this program underscores the critical need for understanding cross-cultural communication to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts arising from cultural differences. The activities involve comprehensive discussions and interactive sessions that explore the principles of ethical communication, focusing on cultural sensitivity and respect. By employing the multiculturalism perspective, the initiative provides practical guidance for navigating cultural diversity effectively, promoting inclusivity and empathy in interpersonal and professional interactions. The program emphasizes the development of cultural competence as a foundation for building harmonious and respectful relationships among diverse communities. Through this socialization effort, we aspire to contribute positively to societal harmony and support individuals in embracing cultural diversity as a strength. This initiative seeks to prepare participants to engage in meaningful and respectful dialogue across cultural boundaries, ensuring smoother interactions in an increasingly interconnected world.
Cultural Encounters in the BIPA Classroom: A Cross-Cultural Understanding of International students’ Perceptions of Indonesian Culture Tiawati, Refa Lina; Tatalia, Ricci Gemarni; Dwintia, Suci; Rahmad, Hari Adi; Nawi, Nuradlin Syafini; Kurnia, Maya Dewi
Jurnal Gramatika Vol 11, No 1 (2025): Spring Issue (April-September)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/jg.2025.v11i1.9453

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This study explores how international students perceive Indonesian culture while participating in the Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program at Padang State University. Framed within Cross-Cultural Understanding (CCU), the study investigates how students’ cultural backgrounds, prior experiences, and exposure to cultural content in language teaching shape their engagement and motivation. Using a descriptive qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, classroom observations, and documentation. The findings show that most students positively perceive Indonesian culture, particularly appreciating traditions, hospitality, and food. However, challenges arise with abstract cultural values, such as indirect communication, hierarchical relationships, and concepts of politeness, which sometimes contrast with students' native cultural norms. Students from Southeast Asian countries reported smoother cultural adjustment than those from Western countries. Furthermore, students favored experiential learning—such as field trips, cooking classes, and cultural performances—over theoretical cultural instruction. These insights reinforce the importance of integrating cultural content into language instruction but also highlight the need for culturally responsive pedagogy that considers learners’ diverse cultural frameworks. The study suggests incorporating CCU models (e.g., Byram's ICC Bennett's DMIS) to support intercultural reflection, identity development, and deeper engagement. Future research should explore the longitudinal impacts of cultural learning and implement structured tools to evaluate intercultural competence development.
Penggunaan Konjungsi pada Teks Pidato Siswa Kelas VIII Fase D UPT SMPN 4 Painan Anggelina, Feronika; Hartati, Yulia Sri; Tiawati, Refa Lina
Indonesian Research Journal on Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Irje 2025
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/irje.v5i2.2385

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesulitan peserta didik dalam menyelesaikan operasi hitung pecahan serta faktor penyebabnya di kelas III MI Miftahul Anwar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, tes, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan yang dialami siswa meliputi kesulitan dalam memahami konsep, prinsip, serta menyelesaikan soal cerita. Faktor penyebab kesulitan terdiri dari faktor internal, seperti minat dan motivasi belajar yang rendah serta keterbatasan intelegensi, serta faktor eksternal, seperti kondisi fisik yang kurang mendukung. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi kesulitan ini mencakup pemberian latihan soal yang bervariasi, penggunaan media pembelajaran konkret, serta kerja sama dengan orang tua dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa.
Enhancing Politeness and Cultural Adaptation in BIPA Education: A Community Service Initiative for Foreign Students Tiawati, Refa Lina; Harahap, Safinatul Hasanah; Kurnia, Maya Dewi; Nazriani, Nazriani; Annisa, Witri
Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia Vol 1, No 1 (2024): Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia
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This community service initiative was conducted to help foreign students in the BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers) program develop a deeper understanding of cultural discourse in their daily interactions. Using a hands-on, experiential learning approach, students were guided in mastering culturally appropriate speech acts such as making requests, offering invitations, providing advice, and pleading, all in accordance with Indonesian social norms. The results of the project indicate significant improvements in the students' ability to communicate politely and effectively, reflecting their increased awareness of Indonesian cultural etiquette. This enhanced communication competence has facilitated smoother adaptation to the social environment in Indonesia, helping students build better relationships and integrate more fully into the local community.
THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC PHILANTHROPY AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCE IN FOSTERING STUDENT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE: LESSONS FROM BAZNAS Rahmat, Wahyudi; Tiawati, Refa Lina; Cesaria, Anna; Azri, Harizqi; Rahmad, Hari Adi; Yuhendri, Rival
Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia Vol 2, No 2 (2025): Bhandar: Harvesting Community Service in Asia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51817/bhandar.v2i2.1634

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This community service article advocates integrating structured Islamic philanthropy, exemplified by the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS), into Muslim student communities at Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat (UPGRISBA) and Universitas Bung Hatta (UBH). Indonesia, prone to recurrent natural disasters, requires sustainable preparedness systems. In this context, BAZNAS serves as a strategic quasi-state actor that bridges religious duty and bureaucratic professionalism. The study of BAZNAS’s discourse, as analyzed through Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), reveals a model where institutional legitimacy is constructed through three synergistic layers: Syariah legitimacy (via MUI Fatwa 66/2022), technocratic-managerial legitimacy (through ISO 9001:2015 and WTP audit opinions), and political legitimacy (via endorsements from state officials, including the Vice President). This multi-layered approach transforms Zakat from traditional charity into a modern instrument of disaster governance and social resilience. This community service intervention aims to transfer this BAZNAS model of "organized giving" to student bodies, promoting the idea that Zakat, Infak, and Sadaqah (ZIS) are effective tools for collective welfare and crisis response. The current analysis of BAZNAS's public communication highlights the rhetoric of quantification and certification (e.g., using precise financial figures and WTP audits) and the semantics of heroism (e.g., "garda terdepan," or "frontline") to reinforce accountability and public trust. By adopting the discursive principles of BAZNAS, namely systematic management, digital transparency, and strategic alignment with development goals, student philanthropic units at UPGRISBA and UBH can enhance their credibility, expand their operational scale, and effectively position themselves as central actors in student and community resilience initiatives. The ultimate goal is to move the student understanding of philanthropy beyond reactive aid to a proactive, sustainable framework grounded in accountability and professionalism
Zakat Philanthropy and Power: Critical Discourse Analysis of BZNAS Disaster Response Narratives in Indonesia Rahmat, Wahyudi; Tiawati, Refa Lina; Cesaria, Anna; Zulfa, Zulfa; Tatalia, Ricci Gemarni; Azri, Harizqi; Mujtaba, Sultan Tirta; Rahmad, Hari Adi
Ranah: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa Vol 14, No 2 (2025): Ranah: jurnal Kajian Bahasa
Publisher : Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26499/rnh.v14i2.8433

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This study investigates how the National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) constructs its institutional image and legitimacy in disaster management through discourse. Using Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, the research explores textual, cognitive, and contextual dimensions of BAZNAS’s disaster response narratives. The study analyzes official publications, press releases, and media reports to reveal how language is strategically employed to shape public perception of BAZNAS as both a faith-based and professional humanitarian actor. The findings demonstrate that BAZNAS incorporates Syariah legitimacy (endorsed by the Indonesian Ulema Council's Fatwa No. 66/2022), technocratic legitimacy (achieved through ISO 9001:2015 certification and unqualified audit opinions), and political legitimacy (via endorsements from State officials). These layers of discourse position BAZNAS as a quasi-state institution bridging religious duty and bureaucratic professionalism. At the superstructural level, narratives emphasize rapid response, organizational efficiency, and structured governance, while micro-level analysis highlights rhetorical strategies such as quantification, metaphors of heroism, and digital transparency that reinforce credibility and public trust. This study concludes that BAZNAS’s discourse transforms the meaning of Zakat from a traditional act of charity into a modern instrument of disaster governance and social resilience. By linking faith-based values with managerial and state-endorsed frameworks, BAZNAS strengthens its role as a central actor in Indonesia’s philanthropic ecosystem. The research contributes to the understanding of Islamic philanthropy, discourse, and power relations in the context of humanitarian crises. Abstrak Penelitian ini menginvestigasi bagaimana Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) membangun citra kelembagaan dan legitimasi dalam penanggulangan bencana melalui wacana. Dengan menggunakan kerangka Analisis Wacana Kritis (AWK) Teun A. van Dijk, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi dimensi tekstual, kognitif, dan kontekstual dari narasi respons bencana BAZNAS. Studi ini menganalisis publikasi resmi, siaran pers, dan laporan media untuk mengungkap bagaimana bahasa digunakan secara strategis dalam membentuk persepsi publik terhadap BAZNAS sebagai aktor kemanusiaan yang berbasis keagamaan sekaligus profesional. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa BAZNAS menggabungkan legitimasi Syariah (diperkuat oleh Fatwa Majelis Ulama Indonesia No. 66/2022), legitimasi teknokratis (melalui sertifikasi ISO 9001:2015 dan opini audit tanpa pengecualian), serta legitimasi politik (melalui dukungan pejabat negara). Lapisan-lapisan wacana tersebut memosisikan BAZNAS sebagai lembaga kuasi-negara yang menjembatani kewajiban keagamaan dengan profesionalisme birokratis. Pada tataran superstruktur, narasi menonjolkan respons cepat, efisiensi organisasi, dan tata kelola yang terstruktur; sementara analisis pada level mikro menyoroti strategi retoris seperti kuantifikasi, metafora heroisme, dan transparansi digital yang memperkuat kredibilitas dan kepercayaan publik. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa wacana BAZNAS mentransformasikan makna zakat dari sekadar tindakan amal tradisional menjadi instrumen modern tata kelola bencana dan ketangguhan sosial. Dengan mengaitkan nilai-nilai keagamaan dengan kerangka manajerial dan dukungan negara, BAZNAS memperkuat perannya sebagai aktor sentral dalam ekosistem filantropi di Indonesia.