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Adjectives as Cultural Mirrors: Exploring Semantic Nuances in Bengkulu Malay Eli Rustinar; Reni Kusmiarti
Jurnal Arbitrer Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.12.4.567-581.2025

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This study delves into the intricate semantic nuances of adjectives within the Bengkulu Malay Language (bMB), positing that they function beyond simple denotative descriptions to profoundly reflect speakers’ attitudes, emotions, and ingrained cultural identity. Recognizing the critical role of semantics in analyzing the distinctions between literal and connotative meanings, the research employed a rigorous qualitative descriptive methodology. Data were meticulously extracted from written bMB texts, specifically drawing its primary data from the comprehensive book “Pernak-pernik Bahaso Kito Bengkulu”. The analysis is conducted using distributional techniques to analyze the context of the sentences. The investigation successfully identified and classified 166 unique adjectives, categorizing them into three significant dimensions of meaning nuances: 56 adjectives exhibiting emotional nuances, 55 reflecting social nuances, and another 55 imbued with cultural nuances. This detailed classification underscores that bMB adjectives are not merely linguistic labels but critical linguistic tools that embody the community’s local wisdom, communal values, and the deep, symbiotic relationship between language and culture. The findings carry substantial implications, contributing significantly to linguistic and semantic theory by providing empirical evidence for the rich connotative potential of regional languages. This research underscores the crucial role of semantic analysis in understanding and preserving the Bengkulu Malay language, a vital component of Indonesia’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage, and advocates for its continued study and preservation.
Improving the Ability to Write Descriptive Texts through the Field Trip Method for Grade VII Students of MTs Muhammadiyah Bengkulu Zona Amalia; Reni Kusmiarti; Eli Rustinar
Seloka: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Agustus 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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Writing skills are one of the important aspects of learning Indonesian, especially in writing descriptive texts. This research aims to improve the ability to write descriptive texts of grade VII students of MTs Muhammadiyah Bengkulu through the application of the Field Trip to Cinema method as an audiovisual experience. This study uses the Kemmis & McTaggart Class Action Research (PTK) model approach which includes the stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The research subjects consisted of 25 students, with data collected through observation of teacher and student activities and descriptive text writing skills tests. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in students' writing skills. In the first cycle, the completeness of classical learning reached 64%, not meeting the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM) 75, with most students in the adequate and inadequate categories. After improvement and re-application in cycle II, learning completeness increased to 100%, with most students obtaining good and excellent category scores. Teacher activity and student enthusiasm also showed an increase in cycle II. These findings confirm that the Field Trip method is not only effective in improving writing skills, but also provides a contextual, creative, and interesting learning experience, so that it can be used as an innovative alternative in learning to write descriptive texts at the junior high school/MTs level.
Co-Authors Ade Irma Suryani Ade Wahyu Rahmanzah Adi Asmara Ami Bunga Wulandari Anugrah, Trisna Ariani Ariani Artika Nurrahma Hareindy Asmara , Adi Atmaja, Loliek Kania Ayu Wulandari Bintang Agustina Pratiwi Cahyani, Tiara Regita Candika Candika Cece Sobarna Cici Agustiawati Dela Julita Dewi Kusumaningsi Dewi Kusumaningsi Dewi Kusumaningsih Dianningrum Pratitis Elintia Hanifah Elintia Hanifah Elyusra Elyusra Elyusra Elyusra Endang Sutra Gunawan, Hafiz Hafiz Gunawan Hafiz Gunawan Hakim, Man Hariyanto Supriyadi Hasbullah, Ahmad Hasibuan, Anim Hasmi Suyuthi Hasmi Suyuthi Hasmi Suyuthie Hidayat, Tomi Intan Sophia Resera Ira Yuniarti Ira Yuniati Ira Yuniati Isnaeni Rofiah Ita Ayesfi Jelita Zakaria Jeni Padila Nopita Sari Joko Eko Santoso Khairi, Azizatul kusmiarti, reni Kusmiati, Reni Kusumaningsi, Dewi Lamis, Lathifah Lathifah Lamis Lathifah Lamis Latifah Hidayati Linda - Putriana Lisdayanti, Septina Loliek Kania Atmaja Loliek Kania Atmaja Loliek Kania Atmaja Mahdijaya Mahdijaya, Mahdijaya - Man Hakim Manjato, Ajat Melianda, Oki Mustika, Milla Nadila Berliana Nova Poojadixsa Okta Ramadhani, Relin Paulina, Yanti Putra, Ikhsan Achmadi Putri, Qikka Anisya Ade Putriana, Linda - Putriani, Eka Reni Kusmiati Resma Neli Rio Saputra Ririn Rahmayanti Risnanosanti Risnanosanti Risti Yuni Sahrullah, Sahrull Sakroni Sakroni Sakroni Sakroni Sakroni Sari, Citra Purnama Sari, Yossi Permata Saufa Yutika Selly Sepika Sepana Virqiyan Septina Lisdayanti Sindy Monika, Sindy Monika Suyuthi, Hasmi Syanurdin Syanurdin Syella Tri Novera Tasya Tasya Thabrani, Feriyan Titik Sudiatmi Tomi Hidayat Tomi Hidayat, Tomi Ulfa Kurniasih Wahono, Sri Wahya Wahya Wahyu Dini Septiari Wihnata, Andre Winanda, Felia Ayu Windi Putri Andini Yanti Paulina Yanti Paulina Yanti, Lasmi Yesi Ratna Sari Yolanda, Feza Herli Yuentie Sova Puspidalia, Yuentie Sova Yuniarti, Ira Yuniati, Ira Zico marnaek Zona Amalia