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Students' perceptions on the Use of Paralanguage in EFL Classrooms Kok, Alfian Sandy William; Misa, Mikhael; Bouk, Edmundus; Seran, Yanuarius
International Journal of English Education and Linguistics (IJoEEL) Vol 7, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Nurul Jadid

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33650/ijoeel.v7i2.12655

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This study examined students’ perceptions of English language teachers’ use of paralanguage in schools on the border between Indonesia and Timor Leste, specifically examining its impact on students’ engagement and comprehension in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) environment. Paralanguage—encompassing vocal qualities such as pitch, pitch, volume, and rate of speech—plays a critical yet often overlooked role in effective communication, especially in a language learning environment where non-verbal cues can significantly impact students’ comprehension. Through qualitative methods, including observation and semi-structured interviews with students at SMA Fides Quarens Intellectum and SMA Negeri 2 Kefamenanu, this study investigated how students interpreted their teachers’ paralinguistic cues and how these cues influenced their learning experiences. The findings revealed that students perceived paralanguage as a valuable tool for enhancing clarity and emotional connection in the classroom, aiding their comprehension and encouraging active participation. Elements such as pitch modulation and vocal emphasis were shown to help students understand important information and stay engaged, while balanced vocal qualities created a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere. Furthermore, this study highlights the role of paralanguage in reducing student anxiety and increasing self-confidence, which is particularly relevant in cross-cultural educational settings where language barriers and cultural differences can hinder effective communication. These insights underscore the importance of incorporating paralanguage awareness into teacher training programs, suggesting that the intentional use of vocal cues can enhance instructional effectiveness and support student language acquisition.
Ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana dalam Sistem Pertanian Masyarakat Miomaffo Timur: Kajian Wacana Kritis Teun van Dijk Joni Soleman Nalenan; Yanuarius Seran
Indonesian Language Education and Literature Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Jurusan Tadris Bahasa Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/ileal.v10i1.18463

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan struktur makro dan superstruktur dalam wacana ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana berdasarkan pendekatan analisis wacana kritis Teun Van Dijk. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa wacana ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana dilakukan beberapa lokasi, yakni tola, pintu pertama Oename, pintu kedua Oename, puncak Oename, dan mesbah utama, tetapi masih merupakan satu-kesatuan yang tidak terpisahkan. Tema global wacana ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana adalah religiusitas yang merupakan suatu proses pencarian jalan kebenaran atau petunjuk oleh masyarakat Tun Tun kepada leluhur untuk membuka lahan baru dalam bercocok tanam. Secara skematik, wacana ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana terdiri dari pendahuluan, isi, dan penutup. Bagian pendahuluan merupakan sapaan kepada leluhur, bagian isi merupakan permohonan izin kepada leluhur, dan bagian penutup merupakan harapan dari masyarakat kepada leluhur keempat suku besar, Maun Ufa, Bana Mnasi, dan sang pemberi berkat untuk memberikan petunjuk perizinan membuka lahan. Penelitian ini berimplikasi langsung pada masyarakat Timur secara khusus, yakni sebagai suatu bentuk pendokumentasian dalam rangka pengantisipasian kepunahan ritual Fek Nono Hau Ana.Fek Nono Hau Ana Ritual in the Agricultural System of the East Miomaffo Community: Teun Van Dijk's Critical Discourse StudyThis study uses Teun Van Dijk's critical discourse analysis approach to describe the macrostructure and superstructure in the Fek Nono Hau Ana ritual discourse discourse. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. The findings show that the Fek Nono Hau Ana ritual discourse is carried out in several locations, namely tola, the first door of Oename, the second door of Oename, the peak of Oename, and the main altar, but it is still an inseparable whole. The global theme of the Fek Nono Hau Ana ritual discourse is religiosity, a process of searching for the path of truth or guidance by the Tun Tun community to their ancestors to open new land for farming. Schematically, the Fek Nono Hau Ana ritual discourse consists of an introduction, content, and closing. The introduction is a greeting to the ancestors, the content is a request for permission to the ancestors, and the closing is the community's hope for the ancestors of the four major tribes, Maun Ufa, Bana Mnasi, and the giver of blessings to provide guidance for permission to open land. This research has direct implications for Eastern society, namely as a form of documentation to anticipate the extinction of the Fek Nono Hau Ana ritual.
SEMIOTIKA PADA SIMBOL RAMBU LALU LINTAS DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN TINGKAT PEMAHAMAN DAN PELANGGARAN MASYARAKAT: Silvester Efrando Wangga, Abdul Rahim Arman Putera Dapubeang, Kristofel Bere Nahak, Yanuarius Seran Silvester Efrando Wangga; Abdul Rahim Arman Putera Dapubeang; Kristofel Bere Nahak; Yanuarius Seran
Jubindo: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Vol 11 No 01 (2026): JUBINDO: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/jbi.v11i01.10970

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman masyarakat terhadap rambu lalu lintas serta kaitannya dengan tingkat pelanggaran rambu lalu lintas di Kota Kefamenanu, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa studi literatur, dokumentasi, dan angket yang disebarkan kepada 100 responden pengguna kendaraan bermotor. Analisis data dilakukan melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman masyarakat terhadap rambu lalu lintas tergolong cukup baik dengan tingkat pemahaman rata-rata 84,8%. Namun demikian, data dari Polres TTU mencatat sebanyak 317 kasus pelanggaran lalu lintas selama periode Juni hingga Desember 2024. Hal ini mengindikasikan adanya kesenjangan antara pemahaman masyarakat dengan perilaku berlalu lintas yang ditunjukkan melalui tingginya angka pelanggaran. Kesimpulannya, pemahaman masyarakat yang relatif baik tidak secara otomatis menurunkan angka pelanggaran lalu lintas. Faktor lain seperti kebiasaan, kesadaran pribadi, dan penegakan hukum turut memengaruhi perilaku masyarakat dalam berlalu lintas.
Teaching English for Children at Budi Mulia Orphanage with Interactive Games - Flashcard Yanuarius Seran; Thresia T. Semiun; Fransiska Densiana Luruk; Delti Yulita; Jose Da Conceicao Verdial; Edmundus Bouk; Antonio Constantino Soares; Maria Fridolin Naben; Maria Wihelmina Wisrance; Petrus Banfoe
Jurnal Pengabdian Sains dan Humaniora Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): 2026 May Edition
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan-Universitas Timor

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32938/jpsh.v5i1.10361

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The urgency of this community service lies in the persistent difficulties faced by children in comprehending English, particularly in mastering vocabulary. Therefore, the objective of this community service was to teach children with interactive and interesting games and provide vocabulary mastery. The method used in this activity was interactive games – flashcard. Vocabulary test was given at every meeting to evaluate participants’ vocabulary mastery. The result of this activity showed that the participants were very enthusiastic and they fully took part and in every session of this activity. They obtained more new vocabulary and learned pronunciation of plenty of new vocabulary.  The average score of the first meeting was 42% for transportation vocabulary and 58% for body part vocabulary. On the second day, the average score was 24% for vegetables vocabulary and 46% for tools for eating and drinking. The score improved on the third day where 94% for transportation, 96% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The score also got significantly improved on the fourth day where 94% for transportation, 98% for body part, 100% for vegetables, and 98% for tools for eating and drinking. The fifth meeting created a good result where participants score was 91% on average. This overall result proved that participants obtained significant vocabulary achievement.