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TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
Published by TRANSBAHASA
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Focus Trans-Kata: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education is a peer-reviewed international journal published by Transbahasa. Trans-Kata aims to bring together research and academic works from the fields of arts and humanities especially in the areas of language, literature, culture and education. Scopes The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: Language education Translation studies Applied linguistics Multilingual and multicultural education Literary scholarship and literary education Cultural education and cultural studies (including culture and tourism) Arts education Teacher Education Education Management Educational studies
Articles 123 Documents
Translation Ideology in Rendering Compliment Responses in the Novel Bumi Manusia Rahmah, Ilma Yullinda; Yahya, Mohammad; Yuliah, Siti; Namami, Meita Kristia
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v6i2.216

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Compliment response is an important pragmatic issue in literary translation because it reflects norms of politeness, humility, and interpersonal relationship management that are deeply rooted in culture. This study aims to analyze the translation ideology underlying the translation of compliment responses from Indonesian into English in Pramoedya Ananta Toer's novel Bumi Manusia. The data consist of 20 compliment responses identified purposively from the source text and their translations in the target text. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach because the data consists of a linguistic unit, including words, phrases, clauses, or sentences expressing responses to compliments. The data were first analyzed by classifying the types of compliment responses based on Herbert’s taxonomy, then examining the ideological orientation based on Venuti’s concept reflected in the translation techniques used at the discourse-pragmatic level. The results indicate a strong tendency toward the foreignization ideology in translating compliment responses, reflected by the predominant use of literal translation techniques with minimal adjustments. In other words, the types of compliment responses in the source text are consistently maintained in the target text, in which translation ideology plays a significant role in maintaining the pragmatic interaction patterns of the source culture in literary translation. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of both pragmatic and ideological awareness in translating compliment responses, particularly in the context of postcolonial literary translation.
Dynamics of Language Attitudes of the Community in the Lasem Chinathown Area Afifah, Zaimatul; Mualafina, Rawinda Fitrotul; Kurniawan, Latif Anshori
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v6i2.232

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Lasem Chinatown is widely recognized as a multicultural space that has united Javanese, Chinese, and Arab communities for centuries. This interaction has shaped diverse linguistic practices, including Indonesian, Javanese, Mandarin, and Arabic. This study aims to describe the dynamics of language attitudes toward these four languages ​​within the context of diglossia. A descriptive qualitative approach was used. Data were collected through interviews with five respondents, field observations, and supporting sources of both direct and online documentation. The researcher became the main instrument assisted by interview guide and observation notes. Data were analyzed through reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the Lasem Chinatown community exhibits positive attitudes toward Indonesian and Javanese, which are used in formal and everyday communication. Conversely, Mandarin has experienced language shift, as it is no longer actively used in social interactions and remains largely symbolic. Meanwhile, Arabic, particularly at the Kauman Islamic boarding school, exhibits positive attitudes in the religious sphere. This suggests that the use of Arabic in the boarding school reflects the continuity of Islamic tradition rather than the presence of Arab ethnicity. Thus, these dynamics highlight the clear functional distribution of languages.
EFL Students’ Perspectives of Anxiety in Online Speaking Class Maharani, Firda Alvina; Tusino; Trina, Juita
TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54923/jllce.v6i2.237

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Speaking anxiety is one of the most common challenges faced by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, particularly in online learning environments where interaction is mediated by technology. Although many studies have examined foreign language anxiety, limited research has explored students’ perspectives on speaking anxiety specifically in online speaking classes and the strategies they use to manage it. This study aims to investigate EFL students’ perspectives on speaking anxiety in online speaking classes and to identify the strategies they use to cope with this anxiety. This research employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with 10 EFL students who had experience participating in online speaking classes. The interview data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common patterns and themes related to students’ experiences. The findings reveal that speaking anxiety in online classes is influenced by several factors, including linguistic limitations, technical challenges such as unstable internet connections and audio problems, and psychological factors such as nervousness and fear of making mistakes. The study also found that students use various strategies to manage their anxiety, including digital support tools, preparation and practice strategies, and psychological coping strategies. These findings highlight the importance of creating supportive online speaking environments and providing opportunities for preparation and technological support to help students manage speaking anxiety and improve their confidence in English communication.

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