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Cultural Pragmatics in the Classroom: The Role of Local Markers in Indonesian EFL Discourse Dinihari, Yulian; Boeriswati, Endry; Prima, Anggra; Noviabahari, Jannatul Laily; Cromico, Jimmy
Lingua : Journal of Linguistics and Language Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/lingua.v3i3.1008

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This study investigates the interactional functions of local pragmatic markers (PMs) in Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. While pragmatic markers such as okay and so are widely documented in global academic discourse, local markers like kan, dong, and sih remain underexplored. The objective of this research is to analyze how these culturally embedded markers support pedagogical interaction and contribute to classroom discourse management. Data were taken from transcripts of six Indonesian EFL classes. A corpus-based approach was applied using the IRF (Initiation–Response–Feedback) model and function-based coding. Marker frequency was normalized per 1,000 words and categorized by speaker role, turn position, and discourse function. To provide comparison, data from the MICASE and ELFA corpora were also analyzed. Results show that local PMs serve both textual and interpersonal functions. Teachers used kan to affirm responses, dong to encourage participation, and nah to mark procedural shifts. These markers enhanced Classroom Interactional Competence by facilitating smoother transitions, reducing student anxiety, and promoting learner engagement. Compared to MICASE and ELFA, which lack these markers, the Indonesian classrooms demonstrated a discourse style shaped by cultural values such as consensus and relational harmony. The findings highlight the pedagogical significance of integrating local pragmatic norms into EFL instruction. Recognizing and leveraging these markers can enhance communicative effectiveness and cultural inclusivity in language education. This study contributes to expanding models of pragmatic competence and affirms the importance of localized discourse analysis in multilingual educational contexts.
Generative Artificial Intelligence In The EFL Context: Insights From The Higher Education Sector Faizin, Halim Ahmad; Sutantohadi, Alief; Noviabahari, Jannatul Laily; Permatasari, Ita
Educational Dynamics: International Journal of Education and Social Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Educational Dynamics: International Journal of Education and Social Sciences
Publisher : International Forum of Researchers and Lecturers

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70062/educationaldynamics.v1i3.170

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This qualitative study aims to gain insights into how English lecturers perceive and integrate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching, an increasingly relevant topic in education. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research involved two lecturers from a higher education context. Findings reveal a shift in perception: although both participants were initially reluctant due to unfamiliarity and concerns about learning quality, they gradually embraced AI after firsthand experience. They now recognize its potential to support teaching while maintaining careful oversight to ensure it does not compromise the learning process. Their evolving views highlight the importance of adaptability and critical awareness in incorporating AI into English language education.
Authentic Professional Communication in ESP: A Press Release-Based Learning Model Wisudawati, A’thi Fauzani; Noviabahari, Jannatul Laily; Mafthuh, Moh Farid; Widodo, Yulius Harry; Nastiti, Intan Aulia
Austronesian: Journal of Language Science & Literature Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): Austronesian: Journal of Language Science & Literature
Publisher : CV Wahana Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59011/austronesian.4.3.2025.275-286

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The use of authentic materials has become increasingly important in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction, particularly in preparing students for workplace communication contexts. This study investigates the implementation of press releases as authentic materials in teaching English for Business and Professional Communication and examines their impact on students’ communication skills and learning perceptions. The study employed a qualitative case study design involving undergraduate students. The participants were 19 students majoring Business and Professional Communication at a university in Indonesia. Data were collected through classroom observations, students’ writing assignments, and questionnaires. The findings reflect prior studies on authentic materials, which imply that real-world texts improve communicative skills by exposing learners to naturally occurring language and professional practices. It also reveals that press releases were effectively implemented through a genre-based instructional approach consisting of text analysis, collaborative writing, and independent writing activities. The use of authentic press releases contributed positively to students’ professional communication skills, particularly in organizing information, using formal language, developing audience awareness, and understanding workplace discourse conventions. In addition, students demonstrated positive perceptions toward the use of press releases, considering them relevant, engaging, and beneficial for future careers. Although students experienced challenges related to vocabulary and formal writing style, instructional scaffolding and collaborative learning activities helped facilitate comprehension and participation. The study concludes that press releases are valuable authentic materials for ESP classrooms as they bridge classroom learning and real-world professional communication practices.
Initial Need Analysis of Applied English for Students of English Study Program in the Hospitality Field Nastiti, Intan Aulia; Noviabahari, Jannatul Laily; Prakosha, Donni
PAEDAGOGIA Vol 29, No 1 (2026): PAEDAGOGIA Jilid 29 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/paedagogia.v29i1.114774

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In the field of vocational hospitality education, English instruction is often not fully suited to the specific communication requirements of workplace interaction, especially for students with primary languages preparing for hospitality careers. Although previous ESP needs analyses focused primarily on hospitality or tourism courses, limited research has examined the corresponding English needs of English-based students in vocational polytechnics. The study aims to identify the priority language skills, the context of work place communication, learning preferences and perceived constraints of these students. Data collected from 50 students were analyzed using descriptive quantitative survey designs and frequency and percentage distributions. The results indicate that students prioritize speaking and listening skills for guest interaction and service communication, emphasizing the need for a specific vocabulary and contextual, practice-oriented learning for guests. Despite a strong recognition of the demands of the professional language, students report continuing challenges related to vocabulary mastery, pronunciation and communication confidence, revealing a gap between the goals and actual preparations. The study contributes to ESP research by extending the accommodation-oriented needs analysis to students of the English Study Programme and highlighting the coexistence of professional consciousness and communication constraints. The results support the development of English instruction based on performance, based on scenarios, in vocational contexts.