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OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
ISSN : 1907624X     EISSN : 2442624X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.19105/ojbs
Core Subject : Education,
The journal publishes research papers in the field of linguistics, literature, and language teaching, such as fundamentals of ELT, the sound of the word of the language, structure, meaning, language and gender, sociolinguistic, language philosophy, history of linguistic, origin/evolution, experimental linguistics, phonology, syntax, endangered minority language, language and nature, the communicative strategy of teaching, linguistic anthropology, the psychology of language, field methods in linguistic, interactive of language teaching.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 264 Documents
Dismembering the Issues of Capitalism, Human Rights, and Mental Health of Irish People in the Novel Normal People by Sally Rooney Ferdinal, Ferdinal; Sudarmoko, Sudarmoko; Dewi, Chintya; Oktavianus, Oktavianus
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : Center of Language Development, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v18i2.15659

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The capitalist ideology has been critiqued in various disciplines, including literature, especially when executed by tyrant governments or influential individuals. This article examines how modern discourse, such as the novel Normal People by Sally Rooney, represents issues of capitalism in Ireland, which impact the rights of its people and their access to mental health. The study is a qualitative scrutiny of the novel, applying the Marxist Theory of Ideology by Louis Althusser to investigate such representations. The primary data from the novel and the secondary information from other sources are interpreted to investigate three main questions: How do Normal People portray capitalism in Ireland, how does this ideology impact the individual rights of its people, and how does it affect access to mental health problems? The study results indicate that the novel portrays the pervasiveness of capitalist ideology in the hearts of Irish people, affecting their rights to live and the freedom of expression, and the practice of capitalism has a substantial impact on Irish youngsters' mental health. Due to the limitations of the methods and data comprehensiveness, further studies on Normal People may consider alternative literary lenses, such as pragmatic and other analytical approaches, looking at sociocultural institutions and systems.
Mawād Qirāʼiyyah Mubtakarah Qāʼimah ʿAlá Mahārat al-Tafkīr al-ʿUlyā Wafq Taṣnīf Bārit [Innovative Reading Materials Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Aligned with Barrett’s Taxonomy] Maisaroh, Siti; Sutaman, Sutaman; Ibrahim, Faishal Mahmoud Adam
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v18i2.15788

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In many Islamic universities, Arabic language instruction remains focused on memorization and low-level comprehension, limiting students’ ability to engage with texts critically. The lack of contextualized materials and limited use of interactive strategies have further contributed to low student motivation and superficial understanding. Addressing these challenges, this study aims to design and implement an instructional unit based on Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for teaching Arabic reading comprehension to third-year students at an Islamic University in Madura. The study adopts a research and development (R&D) methodology using the ADDIE model, which consists of five phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, document analysis, and pre- and post-tests to assess the impact of the instructional unit. Findings revealed significant improvements in students’ analytical and interpretive reading abilities and increased classroom participation. Expert evaluations confirmed the material’s validity, with an overall score of 89%. Integrating local cultural context and interactive technologies enhanced students’ motivation and engagement. The study highlights the importance of embedding HOTS into Arabic instruction to foster critical literacy and recommends applying this model to other language skills in both local and global learning environments.
I heard “hunedresit?”: Uncovering Language Barriers Among Indonesian Diasporas in Glasgow Firdausiyah, Hurrotul; Rifai, Ahmad Abu
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (In Progress)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v19i1.16040

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Despite the history of the 30th of September Movement (Gerakan Tiga Puluh September, G30S) incident and the Indonesian diasporas' status as exiles with feelings of being haunted and separated from their homeland, many Indonesians currently reside abroad. This current study aims to uncover and scrutinize language barriers among Indonesian diasporas in Glasgow, focusing on language barriers encountered, the effects of the language barriers, and adaptation strategies to face the language barriers. The findings of this study uncover that the Indonesian diasporas in Glasgow encompass the language barriers in Glaswegian accents, vocabularies or slang, and the fast pace of Glaswegian speech. The language barrier has significantly affected their living in Glasgow, especially regarding their communication with the locals and their emotional responses. In navigating the language barriers and adjusting to their new environment, the Indonesian diasporas employ various strategies, such as engaging with locals and learning through entertainment. In shedding light on the language barriers experienced by the Indonesian diasporas in Glasgow, this study highlights the imperative to learn and understand the cultures of host countries aimed at mitigating the challenges and obstacles while living over there.
Conversational Maxims and Persuasive Communication: Verbal Offer Strategies Among Sellers in Aceh Traditional Markets Azmar, Cut Nurul; Muthalib, Kismullah Abdul; Yusuf, Yunisrina Qismullah; Irnanda, Septhia; Khan, Asma Sohaib
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (In Progress)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v19i1.16910

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This research explores the use of conversational maxims and verbal offers in traditional market interactions in Pasar Aceh, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, aiming to expand the understanding of communication strategies that enhance seller-customer interactions. Despite extensive studies on Grice's Cooperative Principle in various contexts, limited research has examined how sellers in traditional markets strategically engage with these maxims to persuade customers. The study involved detailed observations, audio recordings, and interviews with eight Acehnese clothing sellers chosen for their active roles in daily market interactions. Using Grice's Cooperative Principle, which includes the maxims of quantity, quality, relevance, and manner, the findings reveal that these eight sellers strategically employ these maxims to persuade customers, with occasional variations encouraging smoother and more effective interactions. The analysis identified seven distinct verbal offer types: direct product mentions, polite customer calls, pricing discussions, product origin mentions, customer needs assessment, store entry invitations, and color-based product promotions. These findings provide a grounded theory of seller-customer interactions in traditional markets, presenting persuasive techniques that may enhance market engagement and consumer satisfaction. This study provides communication patterns within traditional market settings, especially in Aceh, and cross-cultural market communication research.

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