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Adelce Sisilia Ferdinandus
Universitas Cenderawasih
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Exploring Digital Media as a Source of Aural Vocabulary Growth among Young EFL Learners in Papua Adelce Sisilia Ferdinandus; Niko Kobepa; Benyamin Marotno
Prominent Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Prominent: Journal of English Studies
Publisher : Universitas Muria Kudus

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24176/pro.v9i2.16081

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Limited access to authentic English input remains a persistent challenge in English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) contexts, particularly in underrepresented regions such as Papua, Indonesia. This study examines the potential of digital media as an alternative source of aural vocabulary exposure among young EFL learners. Thirty-five first to third-grade students from SD YPPK Gembala Baik Abepura in Jayapura participated in a survey on English-language media engagement, accompanied by a lexical analysis of five YouTube channels' Cocomelon, Peppa Pig Asia, Ryanâ's World, KreekCraft, and Vlad & Niki. The findings demonstrate that children's frequent interaction with these media sources introduces a broader lexical repertoire than that typically encountered in school-based materials. High-frequency words are predominantly associated with daily routines, emotions, and interpersonal interaction, while technology- and entertainment-related terms appear as emergent categories linked to digital environments. The results suggest that digital media serve as a complementary channel of incidental vocabulary learning, contributing to the development of aural receptive knowledge in early language acquisition. These findings hold implications for EFL curriculum design and the development of vocabulary assessment instruments tailored to multilingual contexts in Papua.
From Stories to Destination: The Potential of Literary Tourism on Asei Island, Papua Wigati Yektiningtyas; Adelce Sisilia Ferdinandus; Andri Robert Wally; Meggy Merlin Mokay
Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): October
Publisher : English Letters Department, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Sanata Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/joll.v26i2.1053

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Asei Island is an ancient island located on Lake Sentani in Papua, Indonesia. According to myth and history, the island was inhabited by the ancient Sentani people, who originated from East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Asei Island possesses a rich cultural and literary heritage expressed through its oral traditions, like myths, legends, fables as well as oral poetry and distinctive bark paintings. Despite this wealth of storytelling and symbolism, Asei’s cultural assets remain largely untapped as a form of tourism. This article explores the potential of literary tourism as a sustainable approach to preserving and promoting the island’s cultural heritages. It examines how oral narratives, visual literature, and local art can be transformed into meaningful tourism experiences that engage visitors while empowering local communities. This qualitative research was conducted from June to October 2025 on Asei Island and several villages along the shores of Lake Sentani. Data were collected through interviews with informants, including tribal chiefs, Sentani elders, and the Jayapura Regency Tourism Office. The data were also supplemented with published folklore documentation. Through initiatives such as storytelling and singing festivals, cultural trails, community-based workshops, literary tourism could strengthen cultural identity, enhance economic opportunities, and foster intercultural understanding. The article concludes that developing literary tourism on Asei Island represents not only a path to sustainable tourism but also a means of safeguarding the island’s living traditions for future generations.
Co-Authors Andri Robert Wally Benyamin Marotno Meggy Merlin Mokay Niko Kobepa Wigati Yektiningtyas