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OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Published by Institut Agama Islam Negeri Madura
ISSN : 1907624X     EISSN : 2442624X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.19105/ojbs
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
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
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The Linguistics of Faith: Understanding the Human-God Relationship in Javanese and Arabic Expressions Hendrokumoro; Budiman, Arief; Wicaksono, Imam; Ma'shumah, Nadia Khumairo; Hidayah, Vina
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v19i1.18432

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Language functions not only as a means of communication, but also as a medium that represents a society's worldview and spiritual values. Within this context, religious expressions in Javanese and Arabic reflect the ways in which societies perceive the relationship between humans and God. This study examines the similarities in linguistic representation and philosophical meaning in these expressions. This study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative linguistic and hermeneutic analyses with descriptive quantitative analysis. The research data consisted of 39 expressions related to divine attributes, which portrayed the relationship between humans and God, gathered from written Javanese texts and verses from the Qur’an and Arabic wisdom expressions. The data were obtained through documentation technique and analyzed by identifying the lexemes, syntactic structures, and the philosophical meanings reflected in the expressions. The findings reveal those expressions in both languages indicate four underlying philosophical meanings: reverence, submission, devotion, and humility. These meanings are reflected in the occurrence of identical or synonymous lexicons and in the syntactic structures of both languages. Findings of this study demonstrate conceptual harmony in interpreting the vertical relationship between humans and God, which also illustrates the historical and cultural interaction between Javanese traditions and Islamic teachings. This study provides a contribution to linguistic and hermeneutic studies, particularly in understanding language as a medium that represents the religious values and philosophical views of society.
Do Blended Learning and Autonomous Learning Affect EFL Students’ Writing Achievement? Insight from Indonesia Heriyawati, Dwi Fita; Octaberlina, Like Raskova; Ginting, Daniel
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025): OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19105/ojbs.v19i1.19110

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Blended learning plays an important role in teaching writing and offers new prospects for enhancing autonomous learning in writing instruction for the Indonesian educational context. This study investigates the effectiveness of blended learning on students’ autonomous learning and writing achievement. This study employed a mixed-method research design, with sixty-six students from a private university in Malang, Indonesia, participating in the study, engaging in blended learning sessions comprising both online and face-to-face components. Findings indicate a significant interaction between blended learning and learners’ autonomy, positively influencing students’ writing proficiency. The study revealed a p-value of 0.029. The p-value is lower than the significance level of 0.05, which means that sig = 0.029 < 0.05. Based on the statistical computation’s outcomes, it can be inferred that the effect of blended learning depends on Autonomous Learning. This suggests that Autonomous Learning and blended learning both have an impact on students’ ability to write. Cooperatively, blended learning and autonomous learning have an interactive rather than additive impact on writing achievement. While the study underscores the potential benefits of blended learning, limitations include its focus on a specific student demographic and educational setting, potentially limiting generalizability. Implications suggest that educators consider integrating blended learning to enhance student engagement and writing skills.
Motivation, Mentorship, and Peer Role among Indonesian Students in Creative Literature Projects: An Exploration of Problem-Solving Abilitiess Sari, Harmita; Aco, Dedi; Liu , Ming Chou; Anshari; Halim, Abdul
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 2 (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.v19i2.17922

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Despite the recognized benefits of creative project-based learning, research on problem-solving abilities remains largely focused on STEM disciplines, leaving a significant gap in the humanities. Furthermore, how motivation, mentorship, and peer dynamics collectively interact to drive creative problem-solving within the Indonesian educational context remains underexplored. To address this, this study investigates the impact of these psychosocial factors on students’ problem-solving abilities during creative literature projects. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), we analyzed survey data from 100 elementary and junior high school students in Indonesia who actively participated in university-collaborated literature programs. The model evaluated motivation, mentorship, and peer relationships as independent variables; problem-solving abilities as a mediator; and project outcomes as the dependent variable. The findings reveal that motivation and mentorship significantly enhance problem-solving abilities, whereas peer relationships exert a comparatively lesser influence. Crucially, problem-solving abilities fully mediate the relationship between these psychosocial inputs and final project outcomes. In practice, educators should prioritize cultivating intrinsic motivation and active mentorship to enhance the success of creative problem-solving. Future research should explore these dynamics globally using a multi-level approach.
Exploring English Self-Efficacy Among Vietnamese Undergraduates: The Role of Gender and Academic Major Ngoc Tran, Huy; Duc Tran, Trong; Doan Ngoc Nguyen, Thuong; Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Mai; Xuan Tran, Quynh
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 2 (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.v19i2.21288

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Self-efficacy has been shown to be a key determinant of foreign language learners' efforts and academic achievement. Hence, understanding learners' self-efficacy and the factors that may influence it is vital to improving learners' language learning outcomes. This study investigated Vietnamese learners' overall English self-efficacy and explored potential differences by academic major and gender, using a cross-sectional, quantitative design. 549 participants from four majors at a university in Vietnam were recruited through non-proportional quota sampling. The results revealed that the participants generally have moderate English self-efficacy, with the highest self-efficacy reported in reading. There was a significant difference between majors, as English majors showed higher self-efficacy than their non-major counterparts. In terms of gender, male learners are found to have higher English self-efficacy than female learners, although the gender difference was modest. These findings highlight the importance of structured training, underscoring the need for new pedagogical strategies to boost English learners' self-efficacy and providing implications for further research.
Cultural Hybridization in Translation: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Dimensions in “Cerita dari Jakarta” Evayani, Widya; Haikal, Yusuf; Naro, Arimbi Alessandra
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 2 (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.v19i2.20499

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Cultural hybridization plays a significant role in shaping cross-cultural understanding. Nevertheless, research on how local ethnic identities are negotiated through translation remains limited, particularly regarding Betawi culture. This study examines the translation of Betawi cultural terms in Cerita dari Jakarta and its English version, Tales from Djakarta. Utilizing Homi K. Bhabha’s Third Space concept and Peter Newmark’s cultural categories, the study analyzes 257 pairs of cultural terms. Terms are categorized as hybridized when source cultural elements are retained, and as de-hybridized when adapted, generalized, or neutralized. The findings reveal that 63% of the terms are de-hybridized, indicating a tendency to prioritize communicative accessibility and narrative fluency for international readers. However, hybridization is predominant in material culture, especially in names and tangible cultural objects (92%), while idioms and ritual expressions are de-hybridized more frequently (5%). These results suggest that translation functions as a process of cultural negotiation, wherein local identities are selectively preserved or adapted for a global audience.
Green Narratives in the Indonesian Context: Exploring Ecological Issues and Adaptation Strategies in the Children’s Book Nugraha, Reza Sukma; Gunawan, Gun Gun; Farhah, Eva; Luthfi, Khabibi Muhammad
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 2 (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.v19i2.20657

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Children’s literature serves as an effective medium for instilling various ideologies, including ecological awareness, in young readers. This study analyzes the representation of ecological issues in the children’s book Pilus Rumput Laut untuk Rasi (2022). It evaluates its suitability for children’s literature, considering its adherence to children’s literature characteristics and the challenges of adapting complex topics. Using a qualitative approach with ecocritical content analysis, grounded in Glotfelty and Fromm’s (1996) theoretical framework, this study identifies five main issues: local climate change, mining-induced damage, plastic pollution, environmental justice, and ecocentrism. The results indicate that the book effectively adapts complex issues through simple language, action-based narratives, a focus on hope, and strong visuals, aligning well with characteristics of intermediate-level children’s literature (Jenjang Semenjana). However, criticisms include the potential for oversimplification of complex structural environmental justice issues and the risk of eliciting anxiety or controversy. This research contributes to filling gaps in studies on environmental issue representation within Indonesian socio-cultural contexts, the effectiveness of visual/narrative messages, and the handling of emotional dimensions in children’s literature.
Cultural Heritage Preservation through Folktales as World Literature in Minahasa, Turkey, and Vietnam Kobis, Dewi Christa; Marentek, Andriyani; Kalua, Aditya Lapu; Karaman, Yunaz Ali Akbar
OKARA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 19 No. 2 (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.v19i2.22145

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In the contemporary era of globalization and digital culture, local folktales continue to play a vital role in preserving cultural identity and moral values amid increasing cultural homogenization. This study explores how folktales from diverse cultures express universal human values and contribute to world literature. It analyzes six folktales from Minahasa (Indonesia), Turkey, and Vietnam—regions renowned for their rich oral storytelling traditions yet often underrepresented in comparative world literature research. The study addresses two central questions: Which universal themes are reflected in these folktales, and how do they exemplify David Damrosch’s three characteristics of world literature: circulation, transformation, and transcendence? Employing Damrosch’s theoretical framework, alongside the Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) and Thompson’s Motif-Index classification systems, this qualitative comparative study identifies five recurring themes: transformation, love and sacrifice, rivalry, wisdom and betrayal, and moral justice. The findings reveal distinct levels of circulation, transformation, and transcendence among the folktales. While Minahasan folktales are more widely circulated within Indonesia, all six narratives exhibit adaptability and cross-cultural resonance, illustrating how local folktales safeguard cultural heritage while enriching global literary discourse. The study concludes that transcendence in world literature depends not only on circulation but also on a folktale’s capacity to convey universal human experiences through reinterpretation, translation, and cultural adaptation across societies.

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