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International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay is an international forum for leading research on language and society. It is open to both established and innovative approaches to sociolinguistic research. The Journal promotes all linguistic branches as a thoroughly linguistic and thoroughly social-scientific endeavor. The linguistic and the social are both expected to be present in all contributions. Language is regarded as not only a reflection of society but as itself constituting much of the character of social life. The Journal promotes the building and critique of various linguistic theories and encourages the application of social theory to linguistic issues. The Journal is hospitable to linguistic analyses ranging from the micro to the macro, from the quantitative study of phonological variables to discourse analysis of texts. It is open to data from a wide range of languages and international contexts. Contributions from the ethnographic, variationist, constructivist, and sociology of language traditions are welcomed, as are papers from the social psychology of language, anthropological linguistics, discourse analysis, language and gender studies, pragmatics, and conversational analysis.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
Articles 44 Documents
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Connotative meanings in political headlines of a local newspaper Chutya Noerfida; Zulfadli Abdul Aziz; Kismullah Abdul Muthalib
International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijlsm.v5i1.26114

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This descriptive qualitative research aims to identify the types of connotative meanings found in political news headlines of Serambi News, an online local newspaper published in Aceh Province. In analyzing this study, the writer used Leech’s theory of meaning. The data were drawn from 65 political news headlines, selected for the presence of words or phrases with connotative meanings. The data were analyzed by examining the expressions in the headlines and reading the full articles to understand the context. The analysis revealed 44 connotative meanings categorized into three types: negative, neutral, and positive. The results showed that negative connotations were the most dominant type, representing 45.45% of the total findings, followed by neutral (29.55%) and positive (25%). This indicates that political headlines in Serambi News tend to adopt a provocative, critical tone to attract readers’ attention. Moreover, the study highlights that the interpretation of connotative meanings can vary across contexts, cultures, and individual perceptions. Therefore, understanding connotative meaning is essential for both media producers and consumers in shaping and interpreting political discourse.
Teachers’ code-switching and students’ understanding in EFL classrooms Soraya Fauzia Hanum
International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijlsm.v5i1.24044

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This study explores the role of teachers’ code-switching in enhancing students’ understanding in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms using a literature-based research approach. Code-switching, defined as alternating between the first language (L1) and English during classroom instruction, is a common practice in multilingual learning contexts. Data were collected from a comprehensive review of research books, journal articles, and academic publications related to code-switching, language comprehension, and pedagogical strategies. The analysis focused on identifying the functions of code-switching, its effect on students’ cognitive and emotional engagement, and the balance between L1 support and exposure to authentic English input. Findings from multiple studies indicate that teachers primarily employ code-switching to clarify complex grammar and vocabulary, manage classroom activities, and maintain students’ motivation and emotional comfort. Strategic and moderate use of code-switching was consistently associated with improved comprehension and participation, while excessive reliance on the first language may limit students’ exposure to authentic English input and reduce opportunities for immersive learning. This literature-based study highlights that purposeful code-switching is an effective pedagogical tool in EFL classrooms and provides practical recommendations for teachers to balance English usage with selective L1 support. The study also identifies gaps in the current research, suggesting the need for further empirical studies on quantifying the optimal frequency and context of code-switching in different educational settings.
Indonesian segment alternations in Cilebut Batavian Malay Fauzi Syamsuar
International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijlsm.v5i1.25102

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Indonesian, the national and official language of the Republic of Indonesia, is derived from Standard Malay. Batavian is a dialect of Malay spoken by the indigenous people of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia) and its surroundings; and Cilebut Batavian is one of its sub-dialects. Indonesian and Cilebut Batavian share abundant cognates; and this article analyzes the alternations of the Indonesian segments in Cilebut Batavian, i.e., the alternations which are found in the cognates. The contrastive analysis is based on the fact that Indonesian is closer to Standard Malay. The data corpus is the phonological forms of the cognates, i.e. certain words shared by Indonesian and Cilebut Batavian referring to the same referents and assumed to show alternations. The phonological forms of the Indonesian cognates are based on the grapheme-phoneme-correspondence rules in Indonesian; the phonological forms of the Cilebut Batavian cognates are based on the utterances of a single native-speaker. The alternations comprise (a) strengthening, weakening, fortition, lenition, glottalization, de-glottalization, nasalization, and de-nasalization of consonants, (b) laxing, centering, and diphthongization of vowels, (c) monophthongization of diphthongs/triphthongs (d) deletion, insertion, fusion, fission, haplology, and metathesis of segments/clusters, (e) assimilations and dissimilations, (f) reduplications and de-reduplications, and (g) word-shortening. The findings show certain phonotactics in Cilebut Batavian and the contrast between the distribution of the segments in both language codes.
Denotative and connotative meaning relations in the selection of canine lexicon in the Spy x Family anime series Muhammad Yusuf; Muhammad Kiki Wardana
International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/ijlsm.v5i1.26532

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This study investigates the denotative and connotative meaning relations of canine terminology in the anime Spy x Family Season 2 Episode 1 ("Mission 13: Project Apple") using Geoffrey Leech’s lexical semantics framework. Grounded in a descriptive qualitative method, textual data from spoken dialogues and monologues were gathered using observation and note-taking techniques. The analysis identifies seven distinct Japanese canine lexicons: Inu, Wan-chan, Inu-san, Banken, Bakudan-ken, Dougu, and Wan-kou. The findings reveal that while denotative meanings anchor literal reference, connotative layers span a wide evaluative spectrum reflecting speaker ideology. Affectionate and personified diction (Wan-chan, Inu-san) elevates the animal to an equal domestic companion, utilitarian terms (Banken) reflect pragmatic operational valuation, and derogatory expressions (Bakudan-ken, Dougu) result in extreme de-animation and objectification within terrorist discourse. This research concludes that lexical selection in fictional narratives acts as a crucial moral marker, establishing an ideological dividing line between humanistic empathy and utilitarian extremism.

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