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Journal of Applied Studies in Language
Published by Politeknik Negeri Bali
ISSN : 25984101     EISSN : 26154706     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Journal of Applied Studies in Language is focusing on research in languages and language teaching. The journal covers two main areas: Linguistics and Language Teaching. Linguistics, including, but not limited to, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Literature, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics and Language Teaching, such as First Language and Second Language Teaching, and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).
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The use of modality markers to perform hegemony politeness in using Balinese language: a case study on Awig-awig Nengah Arnawa; I Wayan Gunartha; I Nyoman Sadwika
English Vol 1 No 1 (2017): December 2017
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This research was aimed at expressing motivation to use modality markers in text of traditional village regulation (awig-awig). The data was obtained from some major regulations in five regencies and city in Bali province. Sampling was done based on area considering dialectical and sociocultural diversity. Based on theory of pragmatics, it could be concluded that the use of Balinese language modality in text of traditional village regulation was not merely demanded by syntax and grammatical semantics. It can be proven with deletion technic. Upon the modality deletion, it did not change the prime meaning of text, but the sentences were still grammatical instead. The use of modality was motivated with pragmatic needs, i.e. performing hegemony politeness in accordance with the sense of modality as interpersonal rhetoric.
Study of the name structure of Ngara Waje Sabu tribal society Olivia de Haviland Basoeki; Lusia Eni Puspandari
English Vol 2 No 1 (2018): June 2018
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This paper specifically examines the study of Ngara Waje structure in Sabu culture, with coverage (1) the lingual structure of the self-name; (2) The meaning of the name of Ngara Waje according to the perception of the Sabu people. The results of the analysis obtained the format of honorific name Ma / Na + ngara Waje + ngara Hawu. The emphasis in the Waje wajang name structure kajan in the name of the Sabu is not distinguished by sex but is characterized by Ama (Ma's abbreviation) for men and Ina (Na) for women. The lingual arrangement of names in Sabu culture has special characteristics ie the name of the Sabu always terminated vowels (a, i, u, e, o). The name of the Sabu person does not end in dead or consonant at the end of the word, such as Hae, Djara, Lodo, Nguru ,. Second, there are no different double consonant together, but the consonant immobilization must be the same, for example: Wannyi, Banni, Lappa. The third characteristic, does not recognize the characters c, f, q, s, v, x, and z because the people of Sabu do not recognize these characters so they cannot pronounce the capital letters. Example: they are difficult to articulate a word that has a phoneme / s / like the word Savu pronounced into Hawu; the school is pronounced school; Frans is pronounced Para, Simon is pronounced Himo. Waje ngara name in Sabu culture, has certain characteristics of meaning, namely the meaning of hope, the meaning of memories and the meaning of flattery. In addition, Waje's meaning is also associated with certain aspects such as objects around (humans, animals, plants, other objects), cosmic objects (sun, moon, stars) and natural elements (fire, water, earth, mountains).
Existence of Acehnese expression in culture of Indonesian speech community Muhammad Iqbal
English Vol 1 No 1 (2017): December 2017
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The existence of the Acehnese expression in the culture of the Indonesian speech community is a sociolinguistic study. This study was aimed to describe the function of the Acehnese expression used by Indonesian speakers. Method of describing the existence of expression using qualitative approach of descriptive type. The Acehnese language expression data was collected from the informant using a note. The results of this study indicate that the Acehnese expression has a certain function in society so that the expression is used when communicating. The functions vary in order to establish loyalty, fairness, tranquility, and to maintain a balance of life. The Acehnese phrase exists in the Indonesian speaking community because it has a continuity between communication and its implementation in the life of society. The existence of this phrase is used as a social critique, guidance, and advice to strengthen unity and unity with in the framework of Indonesianc ulture. This expression exists for speakers of the Indonesian language because it contains the power of value that is a ble to educate speaker sunconsciously and thoroughly.
Grammar teaching at pre-service training program in Kampung Inggris (a case study on mastering system program) Fitri Rakhmawati; Widya Nirmalawati
English Vol 1 No 1 (2017): December 2017
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Kampung Inggris is a very popular English learning area as there are many English courses with various programs are offered. Mastering System is a pre-service training program at one of the leading courses in Kampung Inggris. They are devoted exclusively to graduates or instructors interested in teaching in formal or non-formal schools. The purpose of this research is to reveal the process of teaching Grammar on Mastering System program. This research is a qualitative research using case study design. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and document analysis. There were a total of 3 teachers and 5 students interviewed. Observations were made to find out how teachers and students perform the learning and teaching process in the Grammar class as well as outside the classroom. Documents used in the form of field notes, transcripts recording interviews, brochures, schedules and subject matter. Document analysis was done by organizing data, coding and reducing, and representing. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that Grammar teaching process in MS program is carried out in two activities, namely Grammar class and Study Club. In classroom learning, instructors apply the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) method. In Study Club activities, teaching is done in tutorial with the delivery of material using CTL (Communicative Language Teaching). The purpose of Grammar teaching is for MS students to be able to improve Grammar understanding through the cases found in the giving of tutorials to juniors. In addition, MS students can practice firsthand how Grammar's teaching process before going to school. From the results of interviews and observations obtained the conclusion that the involvement of students actively in learning Grammar able to create effective learning.
Contrastive analysis of English and Indonesian vowel phoneme and its lesson plan in language teaching Nurul Ulfayanti; Maria Olga Jelimun
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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The study aims to discover the differences between vocal phoneme in English language and vocal phoneme in the Indonesian language. Contrastive analysis is used to differentiate the vocal phoneme found in English language and Indonesian, and it is used to find out the difficulties encounter by Indonesian speakers who study English. This study is a library research study which the data was collected through books, articles, journals, and previous researches related to this study. In addition, a qualitative descriptive method used to set the differences out for the discussion. The result of the study obtained that there are many differences and similarities of vocal phoneme between English and Indonesian. The similarities can assist students to improve their speaking skill in English, while the differences could sometimes lead to difficulties in pronunciation. Besides, there are also some similar vocabularies in English which have one different letter and different meaning, known as ‘minimal pair. Error pronunciation in those words often found in Indonesian speakers who learn English. Therefore, the study then describes the difference pronunciation which has different in meaning so that the error can be decreased. After all discussion, the study puts one lesson plan forward in teaching language especially speaking skill. Its lesson plan is going to apply an audio-lingual technique. In addition to those techniques, drilling is also combined in teaching practice. Beside drilling as a traditional method in language teaching, speaking skill could also be enhanced through repetition and excessive practice.
Using self-assessment to assess rural young learners’ writing skills in English foreign language classroom Gusti Ayu Angga Ari Febriyanti; Ni Kadek Suci Laksmi Dewi; I Gusti Ayu Agung Ida Ratna Candra Dewi
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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Authentic assessment describes the multiple forms of assessment that reflect student learning, achievement, motivation, and attitudes on instructionally relevant classroom activities. There are four forms of authentic assessment like project assessment, performance assessment, portfolio assessment and self-assessment. In this research, the researcher focus on investigate students in self-assessment. Self-assessment is a process of formative assessment during which students reflect on and evaluate the quality of their work and their learning, judge the degree to which they reflect explicitly stated goals or criteria, identify strengths and weaknesses in their work. It is also to realize the goals of students-centered learning. Self-assessment aims to help students to be independent learners. Self-assessment is considered important to the development of lifelong language learning skills and the development of more comprehensive assessment practices. One of Senior High School students from twelve grade in a rural school in Denpasar participated in this research. The research is based on the theory that metacognitive skills such as self-regulation and self-monitoring are important for the development of autonomous learning skills. Data were collected by observing them during the English class and at the end of the series of observations, and an interview session was conducted with each of them for triangulation. This research is also revealed that using self-assessment to assess young learners’ writing skills is beneficial and effective in helping them to write in the English language classroom. The value of this study is to suggest the use of a more authentic classroom assessment, particularly in English language teaching and learning.
Bird-watching guide’s English module for promoting Balinese nature and culture Dika Pranadwipa Koeswiryono; Francisca Titing Koerniawaty
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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There has been a discrepancy between visitors needs of guide service at a bird-watching site in Bali and the guides English competence. This article addresses the language learning needs of the guides and how they are analyzed to construct an English module for the bird-watching guides. The module can hopefully improve the guiding service, enhance the tourists’ experience and contribute to the conservation of culture via tourism activities. Observation and interview with 5 officers of the bird village and observations on the village’s vicinity revealed their necessities, lack and want in terms of English learning, in relation to their occupation as guides. Beside knowledge about the heron population, the material also covers insight about Balinese’s traditional house, their prayer offerings, and their spiritual philosophy. Each chapter of the module encloses conversation and role-play, grammar focus, pronunciation drill, and reading section. The English material was then judged by the experts in language teaching and in Hinduism.
Language phenomena of tourism enterprises in Bali Sang Ayu Putu Eny Parwati
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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Heterogeneous regions create various linguistic phenomena, such as bilingualism, prioritizing high-achieving languages, decreasing loyalty to a language, and so on. Speakers who are loyal in various ways will maintain their language. The loyal attitude of language speakers depends on the authority of the language so that speakers are required to use the language positively, not least by the tourism service entrepreneurs in Bali. The phenomena of prioritizing the use of foreign languages in the international world of tourism cannot be avoided. However, loyal and positive attitudes toward Indonesian have been shown by most entrepreneurs in Bali, represented by entrepreneurs in Kuta and Ubud regions. The application of the questionnaire method and applying quantitative and qualitative approaches. This study is able to describe language attitudes, from loyalty, pride, to adherence to the language norms of tourism service entrepreneurs in the Province of Bali towards Indonesian. The results showed that the businessmen who were engaged in tourism services stated positively supporting the partitioning of the Indonesian language and prioritizing the use of Indonesian in their business environment. On loyalty to the Indonesian language, both entrepreneurs gave more SS and S statements than TS and STS. Meanwhile, in the statement of pride in the Indonesian language which contained five negative statements most of the respondents stated TS, while for positive statements most stated S. In the statement of adherence to the norms or rules contained in the use of the Indonesian language, most respondents stated TS against negative statements and most also stated S against positive statements. Furthermore, based on the statistical calculation of the data obtained the average values for positive statements were good and good enough for negative statements.
Russian-speaking tour guide’s language mastery: mastering foreign language for quality service assurance Gede Ginaya; I Wayan Jendra; Ida Zuraidah; I Ketut Sadia
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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A professional tour guide is regarded as a front-liner of the tourism and the ambassador of his/her country. Therefore, the performance of a tour guide is very important as a quality assurance of services in order to fulfil the tourists’ satisfaction. This study aims at investigating the mastery level of the tour guide’s Russian language related to the quality assurance of uniform services in meeting the tourists’ satisfaction. By applying a descriptive qualitative research, the data was collected through observation, interview, and document review. The theory used to undertake this study is communicative competence (grammar, sociolinguistics, and communicative strategic). The study reveals that the mastery of Russian language for a professional tour guide has been proven to meet the expectation of Russian tourists to get the excellent service as a quality assurance to provide the tourist satisfaction so that products prepared by travel agents and purchased by the tourist are carried out properly.
Indonesian prefix ter- Ni Wayan Suastini; Kadek Apriliani
English Vol 2 No 2 (2018): December 2018
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This study deals with finding and describing the meaning and function of Indonesian prefix ter- in the investigation report. This study applied descriptive qualitative research to find out the data. The analysis was conducted by applying a theory proposed by Kridalaksana (2007) about prefix ter-. After investigating the data it was found that the prefix ter- can be used to form verb, adjective, and noun. The most frequent form found in the data is a verb. These words express different meaning, such as state of affair (stative) which does not involve any action, as found in the verb terletak (situated), accidental or uncontrolled action, such as the verb terkunci (locked), superlative adjective which provided superlative meaning on the adjective as found in adjective terakhir (the last) and also legal term such as tersangka (the suspect) which shows that prefix ter- can be used to form the actor who does the specific action which is related to the law.

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