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Building moderate attitude and intercultural competence in literature classes: Teachers’ experience at higher education institutions Syafiyah, Syafiyah; Degaf, Agwin; Irham, Irham; Huda, Miftahul
Englisia Journal Vol 10 No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v10i1.11979

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Foreign language teaching is a medium to raise students’ inter-cultural understanding, awareness, and sensitivity important for establishing tolerant mindset in multi-ethnic community. However, the use of literary works in foreign language teaching, for example TESOL, which could elevate intercultural competence since they promote respect and appreciation, is almost unexplored. This paper examined to which extent the values of moderation are presented during the teaching of literature and explicated in the curriculum, as well as the course outline of literary courses in three participating Indonesian Islamic Universities. This case study research collected data through a semi-structured interview with three lecturers English Literature Department, Walian University (pseudonym) administered under Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs and were analysed through critical exploratory lens. The results demonstrate that lecturers face complex issues regarding the incorporation and promotion of moderation values during the teaching of literature. Yet, the curriculum, on the other hand, has not embedded those values but are manifested in the teaching and learning process from the selection of teaching materials or learning activities. The lecturers remain the main actors in uplifting the introduction of moderate attitude during the teaching of literature.
A critical discourse analysis of Jayland Walker's demise in digital journalism Tengku Firmansyah, Handika Dewa; Degaf, Agwin
Englisia Journal Vol 11 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22373/ej.v11i2.21792

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This research investigates the shooting incident involving Jayland Walker, an African American citizen, on June 27, 2022, resulting from a traffic violation in Akron, United States, and its subsequent coverage across major online media outlets such as CNN News, NBC News, and The Washington Post. Utilizing qualitative methods and drawing on Van Dijk's (1985) Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) model, the study focuses on analysing the ideologies embedded in ten online news stories from June 2022 to August 2022. The findings highlight a discernible trend in the representation of Jayland Walker by CNN News and The Washington Post, where he is predominantly portrayed as a victim, with the police depicted negatively through strategic use of lexical elements and metaphors, underscoring the influence of media ownership ideologies in shaping news content. In contrast, NBC News maintains a more neutral stance, attributed to frequent changes in ownership. The research contributes theoretically to CDA, providing a conceptual framework for students engaged in critical discourse analysis studies, and offers insights into the complexities of media representation in incidents involving discrimination and police violence.
RE-UNDERSTANDING INDONESIAN STUDENT MOBILITY: INTRICATE ENTANGLEMENTS OF IDENTITY FORMATION AND LANGUAGE LEARNING Thoyib, Muhammmad Edy; Degaf, Agwin; Rofiq, Zainur; Al Humairoh, Jihan
LLT Journal: A Journal on Language and Language Teaching Vol 28, No 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : English Education Study Programme of Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/llt.v28i2.9922

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The impact of globalization on higher education, understood as the increasing interconnectedness of academic systems, student mobility, and the circulation of knowledge across borders, has shaped students’ experiences of Studying Abroad (henceforth SA) and influenced their identity formation. This study explores the aspirations and challenges of the alumni of the student mobility program held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA) called MORA Overseas Student Mobility Awards (MOSMA), focusing on how they navigate identity in diverse cultural and linguistic settings throughout their SA journeys. Utilizing a narrative inquiry approach with a qualitative orientation, the research draws on Darvin and Norton’s model of language, identity, and investment. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with four Indonesian SA students from three Islamic universities in East Java, ensuring representation of diverse perspectives. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify their aspirations, struggles, and identity negotiations. Results indicate that SA supports the acquisition of cultural, social, and linguistic capital but requires negotiation of identities when facing insecurities related to language use and integration into foreign cultures. The interplay between language learning and identity formation is complex, often shaped by unequal power relations in these contexts. Upon return, the students also participated in additional identity negotiations as they reconciled the SA-transformed self with pre-SA roles, synthesizing global experiences not consistently valued in home settings.
EXPLORING WOMEN'S LANGUAGE STYLES IN INSTAGRAM CAPTIONS DURING THE PALESTINE-ISRAEL CONFLICT Zahirah, Daffa Nafisah; Navtafilofa, Sesha Amara; Afandi, Roy Ramadhani; Degaf, Agwin
JURNAL LITERASI Vol 3 No 1 (2024): Language and Political Phenomenon
Publisher : Program Studi Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Panca Marga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51747/literasi.v3i1.1977

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Abstract: This research aims to examine the different language styles used in social media captions, particularly those related to the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis techniques, the study analyzes fifteen posts from various female Instagram accounts. Data collection involved accessing Instagram via smartphones, searching for relevant posts and hashtags, and capturing screenshots of posts with captions pertaining to the conflict. Martin Joos' (1976) theory on language styles was employed to categorize the data. The findings reveal four types of language styles: frozen style (23.8%), casual style (34.9%), formal style (12.7%), and intimate style (28.6%). The casual style emerged as the most prevalent, while the consultative style was absent, likely due to its common use in oral or direct conversations rather than written captions. This study highlights the predominance of casual language in social media discourse related to sensitive geopolitical issues. Keywords: Language styles, social media captions, Palestine-Israel conflict, Martin Joos.
Expressive Speech Acts and Public Sentiments in Netizen Responses to Political Posts on X Darmawan, Asy Syams Wahyu; Degaf, Agwin; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i2.13167

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The rise of online platforms like "𝕏" (formerly Twitter) has transformed political discourse, where netizens frequently use expressive speech acts to communicate emotions and opinions. This study examines how expressive speech acts are used in netizen comments responding to President Joe Biden's post about U.S. economic growth, focusing on emotional expressions that reflect public sentiment. Through the application of Searle's theory of speech acts and Austin's felicity conditions, the research analyzes 46 comments using content analysis. The findings show a predominant use of literal and direct speech acts to express negative emotions, particularly dissatisfaction with Biden's economic policies. Additionally, the presence of sarcasm and irony demonstrates the complexity of online discourse, where non-literal speech acts convey more nuanced forms of criticism. These insights emphasize the evolving role of digital communication in political engagement and suggest the need for further research on how speech acts shape public opinion.
Sociolinguistic analysis of code mixing and code switching in Nessie Judge and Cinta Laura's “Glitch in the Matrix” YouTube video Qutratu'ain, Dita Shafa; Yuliano, Siti Annisa; Ersa, Moch.; Degaf, Agwin
Jurnal Langua Vol 7 No 2 (2024): Langua: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, ISDIK Kie Raha Maluku Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13221474

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This research explores the use of code-mixing and code-switching in the YouTube collaboration video "Glitch in the Matrix" by Nessie Judge and Cinta Laura. The study aims to provide a comprehensive examination of these linguistic phenomena within the specific context of the video. Employing qualitative methods and a sociolinguistic approach, the research demonstrates that code-mixing and code-switching are natural occurrences among multilingual speakers. Data were collected through systematic observation, categorization, and analysis of the video content. Nessie Judge and Cinta Laura, both multilingual individuals, serve as the subjects of this study due to their frequent use of code-mixing and code-switching. The findings reveal numerous instances of code-mixing, including the integration of English words into Indonesian phrases and the introduction of English phrases into Indonesian discourse. The study also identified various types of code-mixing: inner code-mixing, outer code-mixing, and hybrid code-mixing. Regarding code-switching, language alternation was observed with specific reasons or purposes, classified based on the direction of the switch, either from English to Indonesian or from Indonesian to English. The analysis utilized the theoretical framework of Criper and Widdowson (1975), which provided a foundation for understanding the sociolinguistic dimensions of these phenomena.
TRANSLATION ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TERMS IN SCHAUM'S OUTLINES OF THEORY AND PROBLEMS OF HEAT TRANSFER Farahsani, Yashinta; Harmanto, Margaretha Dharmayanti; Nimashita, Hana; Degaf, Agwin; Amrullah, Latif
LiNGUA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 17, No 2 (2022): LiNGUA
Publisher : Laboratorium Informasi & Publikasi Fakultas Humaniora UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ling.v17i2.17323

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Translation frequently conveys information about culture, knowledge, and other social interactions. It is also considered from the perspective of intercultural communication access to developments in the humanities, sciences, and technologies. It is the fastest, most effective, and most efficient approach to transmitting knowledge and technology. Therefore, it is necessary to apply translation methodologies and techniques to ascertain the translator's translation ideology. The research method used in this research is the qualitative research design. This research took samples of the translation of mechanical engineering terms in Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Heat Transfer to look for techniques, methods, and ideologies used by translators to translate these terms from English into Indonesian. The data obtained were 175, with the discovery of 109 single translation techniques, 50 double translation techniques, and six triplet translation techniques. Three translation methods are applied: the literal translation method, the faithful translation method, and the semantic translation method. From the technical data and translation methods, the researcher concludes that the ideology applied by the translator is the ideology of foreignization. 
Linguistic Register in Snooker Commentary of the 2023 League Finals Degaf, Agwin; Sagala, Joelian Aryo Saki; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria
Eralingua: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Asing dan Sastra VOL 9, NO 2 (2025): ERALINGUA
Publisher : Makassar State University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eralingua.v9i2.75676

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Abstract. Snooker commentary, though often overlooked in linguistic research, presents a rich site for exploring how specialized vocabulary functions in live sporting contexts. In the broader field of sports linguistics, most register studies have concentrated on outdoor sports or E-sports, leaving cue sports like snooker relatively underexplored. This study aims to investigate the linguistic register of snooker commentary by identifying specialized vocabulary and analyzing morphological patterns in two professional finals. Adopting a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through non-participant observation and note-taking from live broadcasts, comprising 9,146 words of commentary and 525 register-specific terms, which were analyzed using Holmes’ theory of register and McCarthy’s morphological framework with focus on affixation and compounding. The analysis identified 69 unique register terms (e.g., frame-winning visits, potter, baulk color ball), showing that commentators used specialized vocabulary selectively to balance precision and accessibility. Morphological processes such as affixation (potter, doubler) and compounding (long pot, frame-winning visits) were central to constructing efficient, context-sensitive expressions. These findings indicate that register in snooker commentary functions both as a tool for technical description and as a strategy for audience engagement, contributing to broader discussions in sports linguistics and media studies about how specialized registers adapt to diverse audiences in global sporting broadcasts.Keywords: Affixation and Compounding, Morphological Analysis, Register, Snooker Commentary, Sports Linguistics. 
Speech Acts in Strategic Diplomacy: An Analysis of Joe Biden’s Address on the Israel–Hamas Conflict Degaf, Agwin; Hidayah, Rofiatul; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria; Setyawan, Agustinus Hary
Langkawi: Journal of The Association for Arabic and English Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/lkw.v11i2.11716

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Political speeches influence the formation of public opinion, the construction of ideological narratives, and the direction of international diplomacy. This study aims to identify and analyze the illocutionary acts in U.S. President Joe Biden’s Oval Office address on the Israel–Hamas conflict and to examine how language is used to articulate political stance and strategic diplomatic positioning. Using Searle’s typology of assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative acts, this research employs a descriptive qualitative method based on the official transcript published by The New York Times and the corresponding video released by Sky News. The findings show that assertive acts dominate the speech, functioning to reinforce factual claims, establish credibility, and clarify the United States’ foreign policy orientation. Commissive and expressive acts appear frequently to project moral commitment, empathy, and alignment with selected stakeholders, while directive and declarative acts are used sparingly to encourage support without demanding immediate action. These results indicate that Biden’s speech employs speech acts strategically to balance assertive leadership with humanitarian rhetoric in a high-stakes diplomatic context. The study contributes to pragmatic research on political discourse by demonstrating how speech acts operate as strategic tools for managing international crises. Future research may extend this analysis by examining audience reception and the perlocutionary effects of such political communication.
Revitalizing Hadrah Al-Banjari: Enhancing Spiritual Intelligence and Cultural Identity Among Indonesian Mosque Youth Muhammad Edy Thoyib; Agwin Degaf; Zainur Rofiq; Miftahul Huda; Irham Irham
Jurnal Abdimas Mahakam Vol. 10 No. 01 (2026): Januari
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/jam.v10i01.3149

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Indonesian youth are experiencing rapid social and technological changes, impacting their spiritual and emotional development. This study explores the role of Hadrah Al-Banjari, a traditional Islamic art form, in enhancing spiritual intelligence among mosque youth. Positioned within the broader context of spiritual education, Hadrah Al-Banjari fosters spiritual awareness, emotional sensitivity, and cultural pride. Using qualitative data collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, the study employed Participatory Action Research (PAR) to involve youth in understanding and improving their spiritual practices. The results indicate that Hadrah Al-Banjari serves as a valuable medium for spiritual education, deepening religious devotion and reinforcing Islamic values. The research highlights the need to revitalize traditional Islamic arts to support youth spiritual and cultural development. Future studies should explore the broader integration of these practices into community programs to enhance spiritual growth across diverse populations.