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Bridging Cultures through Language: Examining the Linguistic and Cultural Experiences of IISMA Awardees Wicaksono, Julien Arief; Rinda, Renata Kenanga; Indrastana, Nodistya Septian; Rahmanita, Meiga; Rachman, Nur Afni; Suharsono, Degita Danur
International Journal of Studies in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJOSSH) Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): November
Publisher : P3M Politeknik Negeri Jember

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25047/ijossh.v1i2.5574

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This study explores the pivotal role of language in fostering cross-cultural appreciation among Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) awardees. We examined the experiences of two awardees of prestigious international exchange programs to understand how language acquisition and use influenced their cultural perceptions and interactions. Using a mixed-methods approach, we conducted in-depth interviews and administered surveys to gather data on the participants’ language learning journeys, intercultural communications, and shifts in cultural perspectives. The selected participants represented diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds and completed exchanges in countries where they needed to navigate a foreign language. Our findings reveal that language proficiency significantly enhanced the awardees’ ability to appreciate and engage with host cultures. Key themes emerged, including: 1) the role of language as a gateway to deeper cultural understanding; 2) Challenges and breakthroughs in intercultural communication; 3) The impact of idiomatic expressions on cultural insight; 4) Changes in self-perception and cultural identity through language learning; and 5) The development of empathy and cultural relativism. Quantitative data indicated a strong positive correlation between language proficiency and measures of cultural appreciation. Qualitative analysis provided rich insights into the nuanced ways language shaped the awardees’ cross-cultural experiences. This research contributes to our understanding of the intricate relationship between language and culture in international education contexts. It offers valuable implications for enhancing student exchange programs and promoting global citizenship through targeted language and cultural learning strategies.
Examining the Effect of Textual Enhancement on the Students’ Grammar Achievement Julien Arief Wicaksono; Nodistya Septian Indrastana; Gullit Tornado Taufan; Renata Kenanga Rinda
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 6 No. 3 (2023): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v6i3.699

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This recent research was conducted to examine the effectiveness of textual enhancement on the students’ grammar achievement, in this case passive voice. Two kinds of instruction were implemented to two groups. The first instruction was enhanced instruction which consisted of textual enhancement and rule explanation, and the other instruction was explicit only instruction which consisted of rule explanation only. The study used quasi-experimental research design. A test was used in the pre-test and post-test to get the students’ score as the main data to be compared. From the result of the test analysis, finding shows that textual enhancement contributed a significant effect on the students’ passive voice achievement. Moreover, from the result of the questionnaire as the supporting instrument, the textual enhancement was more effective to be implemented to those which were considered as the low achievers than those considered as the high achievers. The students were more aware, focus, and easier in recognizing the pattern of passive voice