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Murniati Br Barus
Universitas Sumatera Utara
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Code-Switching Practices in English Classrooms: A Sociolinguistic Study Murniati Br Barus
JELT : Journal of English Education, Teaching and Literature Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Rahis Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65787/jelt.v4i1.655

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This study investigates code-switching practices in English classrooms from a sociolinguistic perspective. It aims to identify the types of code-switching used by teachers and students, as well as to explore their functions in facilitating classroom interaction. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through classroom observations and audio recordings of teaching and learning activities. The participants include one English teacher and a group of students in an EFL classroom setting. The findings reveal that code-switching occurs frequently during classroom interaction and serves important communicative and pedagogical purposes. Three types of code-switching were identified: inter-sentential switching, intra-sentential switching, and tag-switching. Among these, inter-sentential switching is the most dominant type, primarily used by the teacher to explain materials and ensure students’ comprehension. Intra-sentential switching is used by both teacher and students as a strategy to overcome vocabulary limitations, while tag-switching appears in maintaining interaction and checking understanding. Furthermore, the study shows that teachers use code-switching more frequently than students, reflecting their role in managing classroom communication. From a sociolinguistic perspective, code-switching is influenced by factors such as language proficiency, context, and communicative needs. In conclusion, code-switching is a valuable strategy in EFL classrooms that supports understanding and interaction. However, it should be used strategically to balance the use of the first language and the target language in order to optimize language learning outcomes.
POLYSEMY AND MEANING EXTENSION OF JAVANESE BODY-PART TERMS: COGNITIVE SEMANTIC STUDY Muhammad Walimsyah Sitorus; Murniati Br Barus; Nanda Dwi Astri; Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu
JALC : JOURNAL OF APPLIED LINGUISTIC AND STUDIES OF CULTURAL Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Rahis Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65787/jalc.v4i1.705

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Body-part terms are a productive source of lexical meaning extension, but Javanese research has mainly described selected metaphors and proverbs rather than the distribution of related senses in a general corpus. Purpose: This study identifies the body-part lexemes attested in a contemporary Javanese treebank, distinguishes literal and extended uses, and reconstructs the cognitive mechanisms linking their senses. Method: A corpus-assisted qualitative analysis was conducted on the UD Javanese-CSUI treebank containing 1,000 sentences and 14,343 tokens. Thirty-one candidate body-part forms were searched, normalized into lexical families, and examined through concordance-based contextual analysis. Metaphorical extension was diagnosed through perceived similarity, while metonymic extension was identified through contiguity, function, or part-participant association. Results: Fifty-seven raw tokens were retrieved; one proper name was excluded, leaving 56 relevant tokens in 12 lexical families. Extended uses accounted for 29 tokens (51.8%). The domain ATI/MANAH dominated the extended data and lexicalized emotion, moral disposition, inner voice, and psychological stability. TANGAN/ASTA encoded control and responsibility, while SIKIL, KUPING, LENGEN, and JANTUNG produced participant, evaluative, object-part, and emotional extensions. Conclusion: Javanese body-part polysemy is systematic but distributionally unequal. Internal-state meanings are highly conventionalized, whereas object and participant extensions are sparse in the sampled corpus. The findings support a usage-based semantic-network model and provide a replicable basis for Javanese lexicography and figurative-language annotation.
Developing Learning Media for Inclusive Education: A Collaborative Community Project in Rahuning Asahan Murniati Br Barus; Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu
EPISTEMOLOGI : JURNAL PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT DAN PENELITIAN Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): May
Publisher : Rahis Cendekia Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65787/epistemologi.v3i1.585

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Inclusive education remains a significant challenge in rural areas where access to appropriate learning media and professional training is limited. This study aimed to develop contextually relevant and accessible learning media for students with special needs through a collaborative, community-based approach in Rahuning, Asahan. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive method and grounded in participatory action research (PAR), the project engaged elementary school teachers, parents, local education officers, and university lecturers in co-designing and implementing inclusive learning tools. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, classroom observations, and document analysis. The results demonstrated that active stakeholder involvement led to the creation of practical, low-cost, and engaging learning materials tailored to various disabilities. Furthermore, the process fostered increased awareness, empathy, and a sense of ownership among participants, leading to a shift toward more inclusive practices in the classroom. The study concludes that inclusive education can be significantly improved in under-resourced settings when driven by community collaboration and local empowerment. This research contributes a practical model for inclusive media development that is both sustainable and scalable in similar educational contexts.
Subtitle Translation Strategy: Cross-Cultural Translation of Japanese Kuso's Profanity Words Murniati Br Barus
Tradition and Modernity of Humanity Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): September
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/tmh.v4i3.18943

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The translation of subtitles in an animation is crucial for understanding the message sent to the viewer. The objective of this research is to determine effective methods for translating Japanese kuso profanities into Indonesian. The utilized data is sourced from Hakyu anime, which prominently features a substantial amount of obscenity, particularly the term "kuso". The data was gathered through the process of observing films and recording instances of just swearing. Subsequently, it is categorized based on its classification. The data analysis reveals that three procedures are employed in the translation of kuso's profane words into Indonesian. Kuso's profane terms are translated as 'excrement,' 'condemn,' 'contemptible person,' and even the intensifier 'very.' The study findings indicate that kuso profanity words are used in informal contexts, directed not only toward the listener but also towards oneself.
Co-Authors Gumarpi Rahis Pasaribu Muhammad Walimsyah Sitorus Nanda Dwi Astri