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All Journal Jurnal Basataka (JBT) JURNAL MULTIDISIPLIN ILMU AKADEMIK Interdisciplinary Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation
Ami Girsang
Universitas Negeri Medan
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EXPLORATION OF THE DEATH CEREMONY OF THE TOBA BATAK TRIBE Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Siregar; Halimahtu Saddiah; Ami Girsang; Ribka Hawkins Manurung
Jurnal Basataka (JBT) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Juni 2024
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, Universitas Balikpapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36277/basataka.v7i1.342

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Death is an inevitable part of human life. For the Toba Batak tribe, death is not the end, but a transition to the afterlife. This article examines the depth of Toba Batak traditions and beliefs regarding death ceremonies and the types of death known in Toba Batak culture.  The Toba Batak tribe living in the North Tapanuli region, North Sumatra, Indonesia, has a rich and complex death system that reflects a rich cultural heritage and deep values. Exploring the types of death that are recognized and respected in the daily lives of the Toba Batak people, this article tells how they see the realm of death and respond to it through various ceremonies. Each type of death has a place, from death due to old age to death due to accidents or violence. This article provides an in-depth overview of how the Toba Batak people celebrate, respect and respond to death in everyday life.
Climbing the Trail to Heaven: Traditional Funerals and Burial Practices in Dane-Zaa Territory-An Ethnographic Account from Northeastern British Columbia Zuraima Fitriani Salim; Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar; Ami Girsang; Nur Aini Siregar; Sherin Regina Reafflesia Barus
Interdisciplinary Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Interdisciplinary Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation
Publisher : Ravine Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58860/ijari.v2i2.47

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The purpose of this research is to investigate two customary funerals conducted by the Dane-zaa First Nation of Northeastern British Columbia, known as the Doig River First Nation. Both funerals included a lot of drumming, singing, and dancing around the fire in keeping with the Dane-zaa custom. Still, there was one key distinction between the two rituals. The funeral held in 2019 for Janice Askoty was a hybrid service that included a Christian liturgy and customary rituals. Such a ritual highlighted the conflicts that already existed among community members over faith and belief systems. There were no conflicts throughout the Christian service that was part of Annie Oker's 2020 funeral. In this paper, the researcher use the notion of syncretism and my observations to illustrate how Christian practices have been merged with indigenous cultural practices, symbols, and beliefs to create new blended practices. Simultaneously, the researcher highlight how certain customs (such as drumming, singing, and dancing around the fire) have endured to this day because they have not been altered by outside forces. Finally, the researcher discuss how the history of colonialism continues to show itself in funerary celebrations and how the community members view, confront, and resist it.
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACCEPTANCE TOWARDS ONLINE ENGLISH LEARNING CLASS Ami Girsang
JURNAL MULTIDISIPLIN ILMU AKADEMIK Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): JUNI
Publisher : CV. KAMPUS AKADEMIK PUBLISHING

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61722/jmia.v3i3.10393

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The development of information technology and changes in the education system following the COVID-19 pandemic have led to the widespread transition of English language learning to online learning at Indonesian universities. While online learning offers flexible access to learning materials, its implementation also presents various challenges, such as limited interaction, speaking anxiety in virtual classes, reduced learning motivation, and difficulty understanding materials. Based on Moore's (1972) Transactional Distance Theory, these conditions are expected to result in negative student attitudes toward online learning. However, preliminary findings indicate that approximately 70% of English Literature students at Medan State University (UNIMED) showed positive attitudes toward online English learning, presenting an intriguing discrepancy between theory and practice. This study aims to describe students' attitudes toward online English learning through affective, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions based on Myers' (1996) ABC Theory of Attitude, and to identify factors influencing technology acceptance based on Davis's (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). A descriptive qualitative approach was used, supported by simple quantitative data. Twenty students completed questionnaires and seven participated in semi-structured interviews via WhatsApp. Results showed that students generally demonstrated positive attitudes across all three components. Affectively, most students felt comfortable and enjoyed the flexibility of online learning, although speaking anxiety remained present. Behaviorally, students actively attended classes, used digital tools, and engaged in independent learning. Cognitively, students recognized the usefulness of online platforms and content relevance, though they remained skeptical about its equivalence to face-to-face instruction. TAM analysis revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were key drivers of technology acceptance. It is concluded that positive attitudes are sustained when technology is accessible, instructors are supportive, and students possess sufficient digital literacy
Co-Authors Halimahtu Saddiah Nur Aini Siregar Ribka Hawkins Manurung Sherin Regina Reafflesia Barus Tiarnita Maria Sarjani Br. Siregar TIARNITA MARIA SARJANI SIREGAR Zuraima Fitriani Salim