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k@ta
Published by Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya
ISSN : 14112639     EISSN : 23026294     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
k@ta: a biannual publication on the study of language and literature is a refereed journal published twice a year in June and December by the English Department, Faculty of Letters, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.
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Cross-Cultural Imagination: Survival and Harmony in Nalo Hopkinson's Brown Girl in the Ring Mushtaq Abdulhaleem Mohammed Fattah; Ola Ahmed AL- Ajeeli
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.1.67-79

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This paper analyzes Hopkinson’s Brown Girl in the Ring (1998) through Harris’s (1983) concept of cross-cultural imagination, which envisions cultural hybridity as a path to healing and coexisting instead of effacement. By focusing on the novel's protagonist, Ti-Jeanne, the paper examines how spirituality and Caribbean mythology guide her in reconnecting with her Afro-Caribbean heritage within a dystopian Toronto setting. Through Harris’s (1983) lens, Ti-Jeanne’s identity conflict is resolved by embracing both cultures as a means to empower herself and her community. The paper examines whether one can coexist harmoniously with a new culture or if abandoning one's background is the only path to adaptation. Ultimately, the novel suggests that exploring diverse cultures is not just an academic exercise but a transformative process—one that fosters healing, reshapes societies, and cultivates mutual respect.
Machine Translation Quality Evaluation and Post-Editing Efficiency: The Case of Abadis Translator Hamidreza Abdi
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.1.18-33

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Machine translation evaluation ensures that systems meet both linguistic and functional standards, providing end-users with reliable tools. This study examines the domestic machine translation system, Abadis Translator, focusing on the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics included in Wilss’ (1982) matrix. An 80-statement translation test was developed, consisting of 60 instrumental, descriptive, and argumentative statements, along with 20 idiomatic statements to evaluate pragmatic accuracy. The statements were translated using Abadis Translator and assessed using Wilss’ criteria. A Likert-scale questionnaire, with options such as incorrect, inappropriate, undesirable, correct, and appropriate, was employed. ChatGPT was used to post-edit the incorrect and inappropriate translations to enhance quality, helping to assess the reliability of both Abadis Translator and ChatGPT as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) editor. The results demonstrated that Abadis Translator exhibited strong grammatical accuracy, although it occasionally encountered subject-verb agreement issues in complex sentences. While it achieved moderate success in semantic translation, it struggled with pragmatic nuances, especially with idiomatic expressions and participle constructions. Nevertheless, post-editing with ChatGPT significantly improved overall translation quality by correcting grammatical errors and clarifying implied meanings.
Front Matter (Cover, Editorial, Table of Content) Jurnal k@ta
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 1 (2025): JUNE 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

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Hybrid Identities and Power Dynamics in Postcolonial Umuofia: A Close Reading of The Voter Stefanus Galang Ardana
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.2.107-120

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Chinua Achebe’s short story The Voter examines the idea of compromised agency in postcolonial Nigeria through the character of Rufus Okeke (Roof). Through the lens of Homi Bhabha’s ideas of mimicry and hybridity, this paper reads Roof’s dilemma while also revealing the limitations of Bhabha. Bhabha’s concept of hybrid and the third space are sites of possible negotiation and resistance. Meanwhile Roof’s engagement with a corrupt political system illustrates a cruel world of psychological tension, economic need, and moral compromise. His choices may not be acts of liberation themselves; rather, they are strategies for survival within a structure that continues to reflect colonial relations of power. This study juxtaposes Bhabha’s theory with Frantz Fanon’s and Achille Mbembe’s materialist critiques. This demonstrates how Achebe advocates for a postcolonial reading that takes the lived realities of complicity and survival more seriously. Moreover, the paper argues for a more grounded view of how identity is negotiated under the shadow of colonial rule.
Violations of Conversational Maxims in Investigative Interviews: Revisiting the Indonesian Cyanide Coffee Murder Case Aulia Addinillah Arum; Nadia Khumairo Ma’shumah
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.2.136-154

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This study advocates the role of forensic linguistics in detecting lies during investigative interviews with suspects and witnesses, with a focus on the case of Jessica Kumala Wongso, who was convicted and sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for the cyanide poisoning of Wayan Mirna Salihin. Drawing on the cooperative principle and conversational maxims theories, this study examines the deceptive language used by suspects. The dataset was manually collected through purposive sampling from court transcripts and in-depth news interviews to ensure both relevance and analytical rigor. The analysis indicates that deceptive communication involves deliberate strategic violations of Grice’s conversational maxims, specifically those relating to the maxims of quality and quantity. These findings are consistent with McCornack et al.’s Information Manipulation Theory 2, which posits that lies arise through the covert manipulation of informational components within conversational exchanges. This study underscores the importance of these maxims as a systematic analytical framework for detecting deception and also demonstrates their potential to enhance the accuracy of evidence evaluation in criminal investigations.
Acceptability of Philippine English among English Language Teachers Emma Jenelyn Impas Cainta
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.2.155-170

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Assimilation of new English varieties in English Language Teaching (ELT) is an important topic in contemporary applied linguistics and ELT. Whether or whether English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction in the Philippines should include Philippine English has long been a topic of discussion. Therefore, this study sought to ascertain the degree to which English language teachers found Philippine English (PhE) grammatical and lexical items acceptable. This study employed a quantitative research design using an adopted questionnaire. The findings revealed that the English teachers accepted PhE grammatical and lexical items. Teachers continued to find certain PhE lexical and grammatical issues unacceptable, though. To assist future English teachers in comprehending why Filipino ESL students produce grammatical and lexical elements that deviate from the norm in American English, World Englishes and PhE courses should be revisited within the BSEd English major curriculum.
The Ecopsychological Relevance of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Rappaccini’s Daughter for an AI-Driven World Amalia Kurnia Devi; Novita Dewi
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.2.95-106

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The ethical and environmental implications of technological advancement are frequently questioned in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology. We examine Rappaccini’s Daughter by American Dark Romantic Nathaniel Hawthorne to show how the short story resonates with contemporary concerns about AI and automation that may replace human connection and empathy. We employ a contextual and environmentally sensitive interpretation of the text to reveal Hawthorne’s criticisms of an over-reliance on human reason and science, which perpetuates the characters’ alienation and dehumanization. In light of concepts in ecopsychology, i.e., biophobia and alienation, the findings reveal that Rappaccini’s Daughter 1) warns against the tragic consequences of manipulating nature beyond control, and 2) explores the awkward relationship between artificial creation and environmental ethics. We conclude that unscrupulous scientific pursuits ultimately lead to ecological and psychological harm and the loss of genuine beauty. Seen as cautionary tales, 19th-century literary works such as Rappaccini’s Daughter can thus be revisited as they offer insights into how individuals today cope with ecological anxieties.
The Dynamics, Rituals, and Chinese Identity at Tjoe Tik Kiong Temple (慈德宫, Cí dé gōng), Pasuruan-Indonesia Olivia Olivia; Toetik Koerbadiati; Dede Oetomo
k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : The English Department, Faculty of Humanities & Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/kata.27.2.121-135

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This paper examines how the Tjoe Tik Kiong Temple in Pasuruan, Indonesia, was a reinvention of the MaZu pilgrimage and how the Pasuruan Chinese have preserved the Mazu Belief to the present day. The Tjoe Tik Kiong Temple in Pasuruan, Indonesia, has more than a hundred years of history. During the Soeharto presidency, the Indonesian Chinese were subject to many restrictions that altered the ceremonial activities of the traditional Mazu belief. However, after 2000, many local Chinese temples started reorganizing the pilgrimage activities, and the believers in Pasuruan City are no exception. This study used a field survey to collect the first data, including direct participation in the pilgrimage activities and interviews with temple committees and worshippers. The results of this study show that after more than three decades of restrictions, many young Chinese no longer speak Chinese, which allows for different rituals to be practiced as well as different rituals for traditional Mazu Beliefs. This study demonstrates that although there are some differences, the Mazu Belief and pilgrimage contribute to identifying Chinese Indonesian identity.
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k@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
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