Novriani Rabeka Manafe
Universitas Nusa Cendana

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A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION TO ABUI LANGUAGE PROVERBS: TYPES, MEANINGS AND FUNCTIONS Ambrosius Mikael Atalo; Novriani Rabeka Manafe; John Wem Haan
Academic Journal of Educational Sciences Vol 4 No 2 (2020): AJES-ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
Publisher : Postgraduate School, Universitas Nusa Cendana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/ajes.v4i2.3531

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Considering the significance of proverbs in Abui communities in Alor island, this study aimed at 1) identifying the types of proverbs found in Abui language, 2) discovering the meaning conveyed by the proverbs and 3) investigating the functions served by the proverbs. The research employed qualitative case study by conducting the in-depth interview with five informants from West Welai Village, Teluk Mutiara Sub district, Alor Regency. The data were collected by using open ended questions. The data were then translated and transcribed to be analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings and discussion led to three conclusions. First, there were thirty proverbs found in Abui language which consisted of twelve aphorism (40%), eleven idioms (36,67%) and seven parables (23,33%). Second, the majority of the proverbs (80%) conveyed proverbial while only six proverbs (20%) expressed idiomatic meaning. Lastly, regarding function, twelve proverbs (40%) in Abui language served as advices, nine of them showed the notion of sarcasm (30%), five proverbs gave warnings (16,67%) and the rest functioned as expressions (13,33%).
Integration of Folktale-Based Digital Comics to Improve English Language Skills for the Children and Youth Service Group of the Imanuel Oepura Congregation, Kupang City Manafe, Novriani Rabeka; Huan, Elisna; Otta, Gracia M. N.; Rahayu, Gupuh; Arif, Muhammad; Kabelen, Alexander H.; Mogi, Gloria T.; Betty, Herlin J.
Abdi Masyarakat Vol 7, No 2 (2025): Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Mandala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/abdi.v7i2.9976

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This community service activity aims to improve English language skills and instill biblical values in children and adolescents at the Imanuel Oepura Congregation in Kupang City through the integration of digital comics based on folklore. This initiative was motivated by the urgency of mastering English in the era of globalization and efforts to preserve local wisdom. The implementation method involved 49 participants, where students delivered Sunday school material using digital comics that combined folklore with biblical values, followed by a quiz to evaluate understanding. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in children's engagement and understanding of the values conveyed. The developed digital comics have undergone expert validation tests (media, language, materials) with excellent percentages (e.g., 95.13% and 98.26% of trials, 100% by media experts, and 94% by language experts), confirming their quality and suitability as effective and engaging learning media. Positive responses from participants also indicate that digital comics have successfully increased reading interest and learning motivation. It was concluded that the integration of folklore-based digital comics is an effective method to increase engagement and understanding of the material, although the success of its implementation depends on the availability of supporting infrastructure. This activity is expected to be a reference for similar programs in the future in developing innovative and relevant educational media