Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025)

What Do They Talk About Translanguaging? Students and Lecturers’ Voices From Legal English Classes

Pertiwi Anwar, Widya (Unknown)
Jafar, Muhammad Basri (Unknown)
Abdullah, Amirullah (Unknown)
Dirhamzah, Andi Sakinah Ayu Lestari (Unknown)
Misnawati, Misnawati (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Jan 2025

Abstract

This qualitative case study investigated the use and perceptions of translanguaging in English for Law courses within Islamic Law programs at a university in Indonesia. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 students and 3 English lecturers. The findings reveal that both students and teachers actively engaged in translanguaging, drawing on a repertoire of languages, including English, Indonesian, Bugis (the local language), and Arabic. Translanguaging served multiple pedagogical functions, including facilitating conceptual understanding, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing student engagement. However, the study also highlighted the need for a balanced approach to translanguaging, ensuring adequate exposure to the target language (English) and clear code-switching practices. The implications of these findings for pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher training are discussed. This study contributes to the growing body of literature on translanguaging in education and provides valuable insights for educators working in multilingual and multicultural contexts

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Journal Info

Abbrev

onoma

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Onoma adalah jurnal akademik yang diterbitkan pada bulan Mei dan November oleh Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia di Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo. Jurnal ini menyajikan artikel-artikel ilmiah tentang pendidikan, bahasa dan sastra Indonesia. ...