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Negotiating Language Policy and Local Practice: Multilingual Challenges in a Sundanese Classroom in Indonesia Fauziah, Dwi Aulia; Afdhal, Afdhal
Jurnal Tahuri Vol 22 No 1 (2025): February 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni FKIP Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/tahurivol22issue1page52-67

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This article explores how Indonesia’s national language policy—which designates Bahasa Indonesia as the primary medium of instruction—is negotiated within local classroom practices in a Sundanese-speaking context. The study was conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Simpenan, Sukabumi, West Java, employing a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and students, and curriculum document analysis. Thematic analysis was applied to identify patterns of interaction between Bahasa Indonesia and Sundanese in the learning process. Findings reveal both tension and adaptation between formal policy and local practice. Teachers often relied on Sundanese to clarify complex materials, while official instructions remained in Bahasa Indonesia. Students were more responsive to Sundanese in everyday interactions but also acknowledged the importance of mastering Bahasa Indonesia. Translanguaging strategies—dynamic shifts between languages—proved effective in enhancing conceptual understanding while maintaining students’ linguistic identity. The study underscores that national policy is not rejected but rather adapted through context-sensitive local practices. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on the interaction between national and local languages in classroom settings, an underexplored area compared to studies emphasizing Bahasa Indonesia and foreign languages. By presenting the Sundanese context, the study highlights Indonesia’s broader multilingual realities and advocates for more flexible language policies. This research contributes to the fields of education, language, and literature by providing empirical evidence of translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy and recommending policies responsive to local linguistic needs.
Sekolah sebagai Sistem Sosial: Imperatif Fungsional dan Kesenjangan Pendidikan di Wilayah Pedesaan Indonesia Kurniawati, Atik; Kabelen, Marista Christina Shally; Jahja, Rusfadia Saktiyanti; Afdhal, Afdhal
KOMUNITAS: Jurnal Ilmu Sosiologi Vol 8 No 2 (2025): KOMUNITAS: JURNAL ILMU SOSIOLOGI
Publisher : Jurusan Sosiologi FISIP Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/komunitasvol8issue2page115-131

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Educational inequality in rural Indonesia reflects complex and layered structural issues. This study aims to analyze the social system functions of rural schools through Parsons’ AGIL framework (Adaptation, Goal attainment, Integration, Latency), examining how schools sustain and reproduce social structures. A qualitative case study was conducted at SMAN 13 in Tangerang Regency, representing rural schools near urban areas. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 37 participants, participant observation, and document analysis between April and July 2025, followed by thematic analysis. The findings reveal the school’s adaptive role in responding to economic and resource limitations; goal attainment through transmitting mobility values, constrained by inadequate facilities and policies; integration through informal collaboration among schools, families, and communities; and cultural pattern maintenance via local and religious values that sometimes conflict with modernization. The study’s novelty lies in its empirical application of AGIL theory to rural schooling, offering theoretical contributions to educational sociology and providing a contextual basis for holistic policy development.
Bridging Home and School Literacies: A Sociocultural Analysis of Early Literacy Practices in Rural Indonesia Afdhal, Afdhal
Jurnal Tahuri Vol 20 No 1 (2023): February 2023
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni FKIP Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/tahurivol20issue1page1-20

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This study examines the sociocultural dimensions of early literacy practices in rural Indonesia, addressing the limited understanding of how home and community literacies intersect with formal schooling in marginalized contexts. Despite national efforts promoting standardized literacy instruction in Bahasa Indonesia, children’s literacy development in Negeri Suli, Central Maluku, remains deeply shaped by the social, cultural, and religious life of the community. The study aims to explore how home, church, and school literacy events interact and how these interactions influence children’s early reading and writing experiences. Employing a qualitative ethnographic design, data were gathered through classroom and home observations, semi-structured interviews with teachers, parents, and Sunday school leaders, and analysis of local literacy artifacts. The findings reveal that literacy learning in Suli is primarily cultivated through religious and communal activities such as home prayers and church gatherings, which contrast sharply with the print-based, decontextualized literacy valued in schools. This discontinuity marginalizes children’s home literacies and limits their classroom engagement. The study’s novelty lies in situating sociocultural literacy theory within a non-Javanese, rural Christian community, highlighting faith and collective life as mediating forces in literacy development. Theoretically, it expands global understandings of literacy as a culturally situated practice, and practically, it informs inclusive, community-based pedagogical models for literacy education in diverse Indonesian contexts.
Intersecting Voices: Gender, Religion, and Language Practices among University Students in Eastern Indonesia Afdhal, Afdhal
Jurnal Tahuri Vol 20 No 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Jurusan Pendidikan Bahasa dan Seni FKIP Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/tahurivol20issue2page173-184

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Language functions not merely as a means of communication but as a social arena where gender and religious identities are continuously negotiated and redefined. This study analyzes how language practices among students at Pattimura University reflect and construct social ideologies related to gender and religion within academic and everyday interactions. Using a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach within a sociocultural linguistics framework, data were collected through classroom observations, informal conversations in campus public spaces, social media interactions, and in-depth interviews. The analysis followed three stages: textual analysis, discursive practice analysis, and social practice analysis. Findings reveal that address terms and religious expressions, such as “abang/babang” and “bung/bu” for male students, “caca” and “ussy” for female students, and faith-based utterances in daily interactions, serve as linguistic markers of intercommunity identity. These practices demonstrate linguistic accommodation as a strategy for maintaining social harmony while preserving symbolic boundaries between groups. Moreover, gendered positioning emerges as male students often dominate conversational spaces, whereas female students negotiate social positioning through more subtle discursive strategies. The study’s novelty lies in introducing the concept of Interfaith Gendered Discourse, which highlights the simultaneous intersection of gender and religion in linguistic practice. It calls for strengthening critical cross-identity literacy in higher education and expanding sociolinguistic inquiry into multicultural contexts of Eastern Indonesia.
Ruangrupa Community as an Alternative Urban Cultural Social Space Hidayat, Rakhmat; Setiyaji, Ibnu; Afdhal
Indonesian Journal of Sociology, Education, and Development Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juli-Desember 2023
Publisher : Asosiasi Profesi Pendidik dan Peneliti Sosiologi Indonesia (AP3SI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52483/ijsed.v5i2.93

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Urban environments, as complex settings, face competition for space due to various spatial practices. Certain powers and influences within urban spaces contribute to the shrinking of public spaces that accessed by the community. The purpose of this article is to explore the community’s efforts to fight for social space within the context of Lefebvre’s understanding of the city as the product of abstract capitalism. Qualitative research method with phenomenology study as a method is used in this research. This study answers on how aware the community is of the importance of space in urban life. “Ruangrupa” builds social space through art practices involving the community as an alternative to respond to the dominance of commercial space in the city. Through discourses on the city, culture, and education, “Ruangrupa” builds an antithesis to commercial space and encourages the community to engage in daily activities in urban space as a novelty in this research.
Mempertanyakan Klaim Gerakan Sosial: Tinjauan Kritis pada Gerakan Indonesia Mengajar Siregar, Yuanita Aprilandini; Sukiman; Afdhal
Indonesian Journal of Sociology, Education, and Development Vol 5 No 2 (2023): Juli-Desember 2023
Publisher : Asosiasi Profesi Pendidik dan Peneliti Sosiologi Indonesia (AP3SI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52483/ijsed.v5i2.105

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Penelitian ini mencoba menganalisis klaim gerakan sosial yang dilakukan oleh Gerakan Indonesia Mengajar (GIM). Gerakan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh dua hal, yaitu permasalahan kuantitas dan kualitas guru di daerah 3T yang rendah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengkritisi apakah gerakan sosial yang dilakukan oleh GIM ini telah sesuai dengan tujuan utamanya, yaitu mendorong perubahan sosial di bidang pendidikan menjadi lebih baik lagi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data penelitian di dapat dari hasil observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan studi pustaka. Subjek penelitian adalah relawan Gerakan Indonesia Mengajar yang telah satu tahun di tempatkan di daerah 3T. Berdasarkan temuan lapangan, penulis melihat bahwa tujuan pragmatisme gerakan ini lebih dominan dibandingkan dengan tujuan perubahan pendidikan di dalam masyarakat. Hal tersebut terlihat dari fungsi kegiatan ini yang lebih melayani peningkatan pengalaman, karier, dan jaringan dari relawan daripada masyarakat itu sendiri. Selain itu, gerakan ini juga dianggap memiliki agenda politik praktis yang erat hubungannya dengan pendiri gerakan, yaitu AB. Maka dari itu klaim gerakan sosial yang dibawa oleh gerakan ini patut diragukan. Hal itu dibuktikan dari beberapa temuan yang justru melihat gerakan ini sebagai kegiatan pelatihan kepemimpinan daripada gerakan untuk mengubah wajah pendidikan menjadi lebih baik.
Menjaga Tradisi Luhur: Pamali dan Kontrol Sosial di Kampung Naga Tasikmalaya Maulani Andriyani, Refni; Hidayat, Rakhmat; Afdhal
Indonesian Journal of Sociology, Education, and Development Vol 6 No 1 (2024): Januari-Juni 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52483/ese5m377

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Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang konsep Pamali sebagai instrumen pengendalian sosial bagi komunitas adat di Kampung Naga dalam konteks pemeliharaan lingkungan alam, serta analisis sosiologi terkait konsep Pamali dan kontrol sosial di Kampung Naga dalam hal pengelolaan lingkungan. Penelitian ini mengadopsi pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data penelitian diperoleh melalui proses observasi, dokumentasi, wawancara, dan kajian literatur. Wawancara dilakukan dengan lima belas individu yang berperan sebagai informan dalam penelitian, terdiri dari tiga pemimpin adat, seorang budayawan, tiga tokoh formal, satu pemuka agama, dan tujuh anggota masyarakat adat Kampung Naga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunitas adat di Kampung Naga menggunakan sistem Pamali sebagai alat kontrol sosial dalam menjaga kelestarian lingkungan alam. Terdapat dua aspek khusus dalam sistem Pamali yang terkait dengan pemeliharaan lingkungan, yaitu dalam pengelolaan hutan di Kampung Naga dan dalam proses pembangunan rumah. Selain sebagai instrumen pengendalian sosial, Pamali juga berfungsi sebagai alat pembelajaran adat dan etika lingkungan bagi komunitas adat Kampung Naga. Selain itu, kesimpulan lain dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Pamali di Kampung Naga Tasikmalaya bukan sekadar tradisi atau warisan nenek moyang, tetapi juga merupakan peraturan lisan yang mengikat dalam mengatur perilaku anggota komunitas adat, baik dalam konteks pemeliharaan lingkungan alam maupun lingkungan sosial.
Laut sebagai Lanskap Budaya: Integrasi Kearifan Lokal dan Ekowisata Bahari di Kepulauan Kecil Maluku Titing, Williem Bernadus; Afdhal; Haulussy, Rais Rahman; Afdhal, Afdhal
Indonesian Journal of Sociology, Education, and Development Vol 7 No 1 (2025): Januari-Juni 2025
Publisher : Asosiasi Profesi Pendidik dan Peneliti Sosiologi Indonesia (AP3SI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52483/sk8qsy39

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This article explores the integration of local wisdom and marine ecotourism within the framework of “cultural seascapes” in small island communities in Maluku, focusing on the village of Hukurila, Ambon City. The study aims to develop a holistic understanding of how the sea is socially, culturally, and spiritually perceived and managed by local communities, and how such meanings shape sustainable ecotourism development. Employing a qualitative approach with participatory ethnographic methods, the research includes in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation of local practices such as sasi laut, maritime rituals, and customary coastal governance. Findings reveal that the sea is not merely viewed as an economic space but as a cultural landscape embedded with local values. Local communities actively participate as agents in managing tourism, rather than being passive objects of the industry. The contextual development of the “cultural seascapes” concept offers a novel approach to understanding human–marine relationships in small island settings, integrating tourism sociology, cultural anthropology, and political ecology. This study contributes to the advancement of sociological inquiry in eastern Indonesia—an often overlooked region—and recommends strengthening local community roles and adopting interdisciplinary, culturally sensitive frameworks in maritime tourism policymaking.
Strategi Komunikasi Kolaboratif Berbasis Partisipasi Pemuda dalam Penguatan Citra Destinasi Wisata di Maluku Manuputty, Feky; Litaay, Simona Christina Henderika; Afdhal, Afdhal; Makaruku, Nathalia Debby
Takuana: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sains, dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Takuana (October-December)
Publisher : MAN 4 Kota Pekanbaru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56113/takuana.v4i3.164

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This study explores collaborative communication strategies based on youth participation in strengthening the destination image of Nam Indah Beach in Ohoitahit Village, North Dullah Island, Maluku. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings show that the village government’s communication strategies emphasize youth involvement, social media utilization, and collaboration between authorities and community groups. These efforts have enhanced the image of Nam Indah Beach as a destination with strong local identity and ecotourism potential, while fostering residents’ sense of ownership and environmental awareness. The study’s novelty lies in its community-based youth collaboration model that not only strengthens destination branding but also supports social transformation and community empowerment. It recommends improving participatory strategic communication capacity in tourism to enrich discourse in development communication and community-based tourism studies.
PELATIHAN WRITING SKILL DALAM PENULISAN ARTIKEL ILMIAH BERSAMA PERSEKUTUAN PELAJAR RIRING-RUMAHSOAL AMBON (PRRA) Makaruku, Nathalia Debby; Afdhal, Afdhal; Manuputty, Pieter Hendra; Almahdali, Humairah; Salampessy, Maryam
PAKEM : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 2 No 2 (2022): Pakem : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/pakem.2.2.108-116

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Writing scientific papers is considered an important skill to be mastered by students. This relates to the writing of scientific papers as part of the tridharma of higher education. On the other hand, writing scientific papers can stimulate the growth of critical, analytical, and new ideas. However, many students complain that they lack ideas and can't find anything interesting to write about. In fact, many of them have to extend their study period because they have not finished their thesis. This is all constrained by the low ability of writing scientific papers among students. Therefore, the community service that the author does is training in writing skills (writing skills) in writing scientific papers at the Riring-Rumasalah Ambonese Student Association (PRRA). This training is carried out with a classical training pattern and focus group discussions in small groups. The results of this training show that the students' ability to write scientific articles is quite low, so they need further assistance