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The Accuracy of English Grammatical Morpheme Orders among Chinese EFL Learners and Instructor Interventions Wang, Xianyuan; Lau, Su Kia; Chew, Fong Peng; Saeed, Murad Abdu; Cao, Xuejin
Jurnal Arbitrer Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024)
Publisher : Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/ar.11.3.228-243.2024

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In the domain of first and second language (L1/L2) acquisition, Morpheme Order Studies (MOS) encapsulate a body of influential research. This study specifically aimed to (1) assess the accuracy of nine grammatical morphemes used by Chinese learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in their compositions, (2) investigate the factors affecting the accurate use of these morphemes among Chinese EFL learners, and (3) explore the interventions implemented by their instructors to assist the Chinese EFL learners in accurately using these intricate grammatical constructs. Employing the Target-Like Use methodology, the data were collected from the essays of 108 high school learners in Kunming, Yunnan, China, to ascertain the order of their accuracy in using these morphemes. Subsequently, a semi-structured interview was conducted with five EFL instructors and 15 tested learners to delve into the factors influencing their proficiency with specific complex morphemes and the application of instructional interventions used by the instructors. The findings of the study revealed that the learners did not consistently adhere to Krashen’s hypothesized natural order; rather, they exhibited idiosyncratic acquisition patterns. Particularly, it was noteworthy that there was a relatively low accuracy observed in the usage of certain morphemes, such as irregular past and 3rd person singular –s (features absent in the learners’ native language). Furthermore, factors contributing to the diminished accuracy of these specific morphemes include the learners’ mother tongue interference in their use of these morphemes, syntactic and semantic complexities, motivational factors, environmental factors, and limited output of specific morphemes. Additionally, the research uncovered various interventions such as peer review, storytelling, and incorporating songs employed by the EFL instructors to assist the Chinese EFL learners in using these challenging grammatical morphemes correctly. This study provides valuable insights for EFL students, instructors, curriculum developers, and textbook editors.
The Right to Speak Minang: A Constitutional Analysis of Indigenous Language Protection in Indonesia Handoko, Handoko; Kaur, Sheena; Lau, Su Kia
Volksgeist: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum dan Konstitusi Vol. 9 Issue 1 (2026) Volksgeist: Jurnal Ilmu Hukum Dan Konstitusi
Publisher : Faculty of Sharia, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24090/volksgeist.v9i1.15242

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This paper aims to analyse the legal recognition and status of the Minangkabau language as an indigenous language in Indonesia, particularly in West Sumatra. The research focuses on doctrinal legal analysis and draws on socio-legal and comparative legal approaches to national and regional legislation, including the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 23/2014, Perpres No. 63/2019, Permendikbudristek No. 13/2022, and regional regulations. The research results show that although regional languages are recognised in the Indonesian legal system, they remain symbolic. The preservation of regional languages has not been explicitly included in the national legal system. Specifically for the Minangkabau language, language preservation at the school level still relies on the local content Keminangkabauan, which focuses more on introducing Minangkabau culture. Several regions in West Sumatra also have enacted local regulations that mandate the inclusion of local content in the Minangkabau language and literature. However, since regional language preservation policies are not regulated by a higher constitutional system, their implementation is often hampered by budgetary and resource constraints. Model language policies in Canada, New Zealand and South Africa provide valuable guidance for articulating policy measures that facilitate rather than frustrate efforts to revitalise and preserve indigenous languages. The research argues that Indonesia must develop an accessible, action-oriented legal framework for public policy development (beyond symbolic recognition) to ensure that indigenous languages, including Minangkabau, are maintained and promoted through education, media, and public life. This study provides policy-oriented solutions to enhance linguistic justice and protect indigenous languages across countries.
Co-Authors Cao, Xuejin Chew, Fong Peng Handoko Handoko Kaur, Sheena Saeed, Murad Abdu Wang, Xianyuan