Language Register Research Articles

Register of male and female Arabic language teachers on YouTube channels: A gender analysis in sociolinguistics

Language and gender have a strong connection, especially in a social context. This study examines register in Arabic by looking at the language used by male and female teachers who utilize the YouTube media platform to provide basic Arabic tutorials. From these videos, the language characteristics of male and female Arabic language teachers can be observed, in terms of gender. In general, this study investigates the registers of male and female Arabic language teachers. Specifically, it elaborates on the significant differences between the language used by male and female Arabic language teachers based on a register analysis. The research question is thus divided into two: (1) what is the typical character of male teachers and female teachers of Arabic on YouTube channels; (2) how do male and female Arabic teachers use register on YouTube channels. The method used in this research can be divided into three stages. The first stage was the data collection, which was carried out by viewing and observing Arabic language learning videos uploaded onto YouTube channels by male and female teachers. The second stage was the data analysis, which used the model of Miles and Huberman, consisting of data reduction, data display and data conclusion. The final stage was the reporting of the results, using illustrative quotes in the form of descriptions and narratives related to the language registers of male and female teachers in terms of a sociolinguistic study. The gender-based language characteristics can be identified from aspects of gesture, word choice, greeting pronunciation and the mention of personal names. This research contributes to the development of the study of language learning in terms of gender based on an online social media platform.

Utilising Tshivenḓa Scientific Language Register for Teaching Electric Circuits

Teaching physical sciences in English as the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) has presented numerous challenges, particularly for learners who are not proficient in the language. The South African government is increasingly considering the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction for subjects such as physical sciences, sparking debates regarding the effectiveness of indigenous languages in teaching and learning. This study aimed to explore stakeholders' perceptions regarding the use of Tshivenḓa scientific language for the concept of electricity. Utilizing qualitative interpretative case study methodology, the researcher conducted interviews with two grade 10 teachers, three parents, and two groups of grade 10 learners from selected schools to investigate their views on using Tshivenḓa scientific language register to teach physical sciences. The findings indicate that stakeholders view the adoption of scientific language registers in Tshivenḓa as a positive initiative. They believe it will provide learners who struggle to understand physical sciences when taught in English with an opportunity to learn effectively in a language they are familiar with. Therefore, the study recommends expanding the development of scientific registers in Tshivenḓa to cover other topics in physical sciences.

JAMOA OLDIDA NUTQ SO‘ZLASHNING LINGVISTIK VA EKSTRALINGVISTIK JIHATLARI

The art of public speaking involves a complex interplay of linguistic and extralinguistic elements that are crucial for effective communication. Linguistic aspects encompass the choice of words, sentence structure, grammar, and overall coherence of the message. These elements are essential for conveying the speaker's ideas clearly and effectively to the audience. Additionally, the tone, style, and register of language used play a significant role in engaging the listeners. Conversely, extralinguistic aspects encompass non-verbal components such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and vocal delivery. These elements greatly influence how the audience perceives the speaker and the message being conveyed. For instance, maintaining eye contact can establish a connection with the audience, while appropriate gestures can enhance the impact of the spoken words.

Modelos pedagógicos para la formación docente en el uso de la tecnología para la enseñanza del inglés: Revisión sistemática

The incorporation of Information and Communication Technologies to education is a fact in the con-ception of future teaching and learning methodologies. In the field of English Teaching, this integra-tion becomes an opportunity to move students closer to the culture and authentic target language registers. Remote Learning and Teaching for Emergency during Pandemic Times has revealed the potential of students and teacher to learn and adapt to new technologies; however, it has also expo-sed the urgent necessity of designing training programs that prepare educators to incorporate digital tools into their didactics. This review revises studies that present pedagogical and methodological models to train educators in the use of ICT for teaching, specifically for English Language Teaching, and those models that intend to affect Teachers’ Digital Competence. This qualitative synthesis, which arises from publications issued from 2016 to 2022, allows the author to describe the current state of the issue, and to provide recommendations for the creation of pedagogical or didactic designs to train teachers in the use of ICT for ELT.

Film as a Linguosemiotic Phenomenon: Translational and Neurolinguistic Aspect

This study aims to study the potential of film as a semiotic and translational phenomenon for foreign language proficiency and translator training in the context of neurolinguistics. The article examines the theoretical foundations of the use of films in language education, focusing on the role of semiotics and translation in language learning and the didactic benefits of using films in the foreign language classroom. The research was carried out by reviewing the existing literature on audiovisual text and the peculiarities of its translation. It also presents an example of the experience of translation students who translated "The Interpreter" (2005a) from English to Ukrainian. The findings suggest that film adaptation for language learning has the potential to provide multiple benefits and can be a very effective tool in terms of developing communicative competence and translation skills as an aspect of neurolinguistics development. First, films can serve as a source of authentic and engaging language input, exposing learners to a variety of accents, dialects and registers of the target language. Second, films can promote cultural sensitivity and awareness by providing students with valuable information about the customs, traditions, and social norms of the target culture. In addition, movies are a manifestation of artificial intelligence and can support students' motivation and interest in language learning, as they are often strongly motivated to participate in watching movies in the target language.

Influence of an African Indigenous Language on Classroom Interactions and Discourses

This qualitative interpretative case study aimed to investigate how the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences influences learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Data were collected from stakeholders through interviews and observations. The results indicated that the use of African indigenous languages positively shapes learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Specifically, when learners were taught Natural Sciences using the isiNdebele register, there was maximum interaction in the classroom in contrast to using the English register, where learners were passive for most of the lesson. This highlights the need for developing scientific registers in African indigenous languages. Therefore, it is recommended that these registers be integrated into teaching and learning as they positively influence interactions and discourses, leading to meaningful learning and better performance.

Sociolinguistic analysis of code switching in medical register

The research work is associated with identifying an in-depth understanding about the ways that are used by patients and practitioners to handle the medical registers of language in medical communication. The research works focuses on the code-switching approaches in the medical communication that is important in patients. However, some challenges are associated with code switching usage in medical communication due to the usage of code switching along with its frequency as well as pattern of code switching. Previous researchers have focused on the impact of patient education level in code switching as well as the role of doctors to handle the approaches. The study is also supported by the concepts of theory of language acquisition device. However, previous research has not focused on the role of administration and leadership in that particular field. A descriptive research design is followed in order to collect primary data from the medical practitioners in order to generate further outcomes that can be valued in that particular research field. Software like IBM SPSS is used to generate results from the collected quantitative data.

Academic register anxiety? – How language ideologies influence university students’ oral participation

Abstract This paper deals with the registers of spoken language in university classes, their prestige, and the language ideologies linked to them. I will show that, due to these ideologies, the academic registers can trigger strong emotions that hinder oral participation. Previous research on language anxiety has revealed that formal situations are an important trigger. Therefore, the academic context is an interesting research site for language or register anxiety, as it offers a range of highly formal communicative situations. Academic language can be conceptualized as a set of distinctive registers that must be acquired by students. However, it is seldom made explicit which linguistic competences are expected and that their acquisition is a process. This might trigger feelings of anxiety in the classroom, especially for students who perceive themselves as not mastering these registers or who have already experienced unbelonging or exclusion due to their linguistic repertoire. Based on qualitative interviews with students from a German university, I will show that proficiency in the academic registers is often perceived as competence and knowledge in the respective discipline. This ideology together with other factors can lead to less or no oral participation in class.

Science and language education: emergent bilinguals engage in modeling, explanation and argumentation for sense-making

This is a qualitative case study framed by a sociosemiotic theoretical framework to explore science and language instruction with three Emergent Bilinguals (EBs) in sixth grade. The study details the modeling and explanatory processes used by EBs to mediate science learning through evidence-based argumentation. A thematic analysis of students’ models, explanations and arguments was conducted. Three themes emerged from the analysis: (1) modeling and explanatory processes evolved from illustrative to causal purpose, (2) students engaged in discursive practices similar to scientific communities, and (3) students mediated science learning through evidence-based argumentation. The three themes revealed that when EBs are taught through integrated science and language instruction they are provided with opportunities to approximate the discipline-specific language register of science through three language functions: ideational, interpersonal and textual. Modeling and explaining scaffolded evidence-based argumentation tasks through which EBs critiqued each other’s models and explanations and revised their conceptual understanding of science concepts to increase sense-making. Implications suggest integrated content and language instruction to provide students with experiential learning opportunities while affording discourse and interactive opportunities on a larger scale and via other research methodologies to include a larger sample size of EBs.

Comparative Study of Linguistic Register Between Two Region : A Review

Language Register is also called as Linguistic Register which determines how to express yourself in the set of Language Varieties in various ways with the help of vocabulary, formation, and some grammar. Language Register matters everywhere while communicating with another individual. In each type of register provides rich opportunities for content, topic, location including speech and writing activities. Differentiating the two relative major District’s Pune and Ahmednagar in Language Register. Why Pune district is most popular, education leading, opportunity oriented and Ahmednagar is less developed, culture oriented and cultivation.

Integration of chatbots into foreign language learning

Innovative technologies are a part and parcel of modern education. Being integrated in the education process, neural network technologies are of particular interest now. Chatbots are used for different purposes: to gain and consolidate knowledge, to test knowledge, to study foreign languages, to organize the education process, etc. The use of generative AI contributes to education efficiency, improves skills and students’ motivation. One of the most popular and promising generative neural networks is ChatGPT. The use of this chatbot got mixed reviews, and this article examines the possibilities of using chatbots in education. We attempt to use ChatGPT as a support tool for compiling a training manual on developing listening skills for EFL (English as a foreign language) students. We analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using ChatGPT for compiling teaching materials and outline recommendations on how to use this tool efficiently. We found that, in general, the use of ChatGPT optimizes the process of preparing training materials for intermediate-level students. However, it is important to take into account a number of features such as the language register, the genre and text type, semantic breakdown of the text, the risk of neural network making an error, etc. The article concludes that the chatbot, if used correctly, can become an effective virtual assistant for an EFL teacher.

Lingual Means of Creating Cinematic Effect in the English Literary Text

The article is devoted to the cinematic effect within a descriptive language register of the English literary text. The article reveals the essence of cinematic effect as a literary technique based on cinematographic montage composition style that is the use of certain compositional-syntactic means to create brisk, dynamic description and represent a viewer’s shifting perspective. Cinematic effect enhances the plausibility of the literary text and should be considered more than just an imitation of
 cinematographic montage techniques but rather a lingual reflection of the natural process of perception and interpretation. The article reveals the concept and characteristic features of the descriptive language register of a literary text as a model
 for representing events, where the speaker describes what is actually observed at the moment of speech through sensory experiences. The article provides a thorough analysis of linguistic means of creating a cinematic effect within the framework of the
 descriptive language register of a literary text. The special attention is paid to lingual means that manifest the perception by various modalities, and their role in creating a cinematic effect within the descriptive language register of a literary text. The author concludes that the use of the reproductive register is predefined by the genre peculiarities of the material under study, since the way of representing events within the framework of the descriptive language register is most conducive to conveying viewer’s shifting perspective, the effect of the reader's direct presence at the events described, i.e. cinematic effect

The influence of natural science scientific register in isiNdebele on classroom practices

This study is an interpretive qualitative case study. Its goal was to look at the influence of natural science scientific register in isiNdebele on classroom practices. The study was conducted in some schools of the Siyabuswa 2 circuit in the Mpumalanga Province. The stakeholders’ (teachers, learners, and parents) information was gathered through interviews and observations. Data gathered from interviews and observations were analyzed using content analysis. Interviews and observations that were recorded on audio were examined by playing them back numerous times after being transcribed into a word document. The findings demonstrated that the usage of indigenous languages favorably influences learner interactions and discourses in the classroom. This is because there was the most interaction in the classroom when learners were taught natural sciences using isiNdebele register. As opposed to when they taught using the English register, where they were mostly passive. This emphasizes the requirement for the creation of scientific registers in native languages. Consequently, it is advised that indigenous languages’ scientific language registers be incorporated into education and learning as they positively influence interactions and discourses, which yield to meaningful learning and better performance.

Surplus of Meaning or Suspending Philology? Some Reflections on the Philological Ramification of the Classical Qurʾān Commentary

This study examines the philological data criteria used for exploring the genuine meanings and denominators of Arabic verbatim of the Qurʾān by Muslim exegetes of the classical period, with a special focus on the philological ramification of the commentary of dhālika l-kitāb pattern in Q 2:2. Having attained the status of a corpus (kitāb) in the aftermath of a very long-phased oral tradition, the Qurʾān’s textus receptus reflects both portrayals of verbality and scriptural traits embedded in its Arabic verbatim information yielded by the compilation process. The Qurʾān, representing a junction spot for oral and written traditions in Arab culture, is known to be molded according to the Arabic language register and also formalized the language’s post facto grammar. In this vein, the Qurʾānic text bears a reflexive affiliation with its pertinent language. This article argues that the lingual reciprocity between the Qurʾānic text and its language underwent a critical suspension through commentaries when the case was Qurʾān’s al-kitāb. In this article, the first layer of the data reflects the historical background of the term kitāb. Then, it construes the word within Qurʾān’s cross-references. It exemplifies commentaries on the dhālika l-kitāb pattern, circumventing philological evidence. After elucidating different grounds leading to philological ramification, I argue that a philological inference from the Qurʾān nests in its fullest sense only when the commentator credits historical data and cross-references within the Qurʾānic content.

Русский музыкальный жаргон как предмет лингвистического изучения

e paper deals with Russian musical jargon treated as a professional sociolect of musicians. The material has been taken from the data presented in the Internet. Stylistically, musical jargon belongs to a colloquial register of the Russian language. A thematic classification of Russian musical jargon has been offered. This class of words and expressions may be subdivided into two unequal groups – specialized and non-specialized jargon units. The former comprises units reflecting the sphere of musical performance whereas the latter refer to various spheres of everyday life. Specialized musical jargon group is subdivided into three subgroups – nominations of subjects, objects and ways of musical performance. Nomination technique of the jargon described includes occasional affixal word formation, word composition, metaphorical transference, borrowings (mainly from the English language), dialectal and dated words, and onomatopoeia. Transference of musical notions into various sphere of reality is also a feature of the jargon described.

The Need for Editorial Reorganization of Problem Statements on the Logarithmic Function Proposed in School Textbooks to Improve Their Comprehension

We present elements of reflection that allow us to approach the role of the editorial organization in understanding certain problem statements modeled by a logarithmic function proposed in school texts. The main objective is to analyze the role that editorial reorganization plays in problem statements related to the logarithmic function, semiotic elements that promote the articulation of the semiotic representation registers that students can use to provide solutions to the proposed questions, since the understanding of problem statements lies in the coordination of at least two representation registers, but part of this is within the Natural Language register. The methodological design was a descriptive qualitative case study in which the editorial reorganization of four problem statements about the logarithmic function, selected from three school texts, was carried out. These statements were applied to seven university students in order to analyze their productions, mathematical treatments, and the way in which they articulated the different semiotic registers to provide a solution to the presented problem statement. In relation to the development of the sequence of statements, the need to reformulate problem statements that lead to the discrimination of all visual values in the graphic register in correspondence with variations in the significant units of the algebraic register was confirmed.

Building Common Ground: How Facilitators Bridge Between Diverging Groups in Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue

The effectiveness of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs) in tackling grand social and environmental challenges depends on productive dialogue among diverse parties. Facilitating such dialogue in turn entails building common ground in form of joint knowledge, beliefs, and suppositions. To explore how such common ground can be built, we study the role of different facilitators and their strategies for bridging the perspectives of competing stakeholder groups in two contrasting MSIs. The German Partnership for Sustainable Textiles was launched in an initially hostile communicative environment, whereas the Fossil Free Sweden Initiative proceeded in a fertile communicative environment. We trace how the facilitators in these initiatives achieved common ground through three bridging strategies—communicative integration, temporal calibration, and process alignment—adapted to the communicative environments of these MSIs. In hostile communicative environments, facilitators achieve common ground by steering diverging stakeholder groups towards ‘reconciling’ their different language registers, knowledge bases, and meaning systems to ‘meet in the middle’ on points of agreement and shared interests. In fertile communicative environments characterised by greater mutual trust, facilitators can steer interactants to ‘strategically appropriate’ to the language, knowledge, and meaning system of a particular stakeholder group to win this group’s support. Our analysis contributes to a better understanding of how productive multi-stakeholder dialogue can be facilitated.

REGISTER BAHASA SEBAGAI BENTUK BUDAYA KOMUNIKASI DALAM KOMUNITAS PEMAIN PUBG

Language register research can track the evolution of registers over time and changes in games or in their communities of players. Language registers can be found in any community, one of which is the PUBG player community. This research can provide a deeper understanding of how communication in the PUBG game environment creates a certain culture and norms among players. By understanding language registers, researchers can explore sociolinguistic aspects that create identity and togetherness in the gaming community. The aim of the first research was to find the language register contained in three videos with the same title belonging to the Milyhya channel entitled "Sebuah Candaan Jelek". Then, the second objective is to classify the language registers found into several register functions. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. The object of this research is the PUBG community in the video "Sebuah Candaan Jelek". The technique used by this researcher is the transcription/note taking technique which is used to record the results of the conversation. Based on the presentation of research results and discussion, it is concluded that there are three forms of register used by the PUBG community in the video "Sebuah Candaan Jelek” which includes the lingual form, the limited selingkung form, and the open selingkung form.

Culturally Adapting the World Health Organization Digital Intervention for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia (iSupport): Community-Based Participatory Approach.

Informal caregivers of people with dementia are at high risk of developing mental and physical distress because of the intensity of the care provided. iSupport is an evidence-based digital program developed by the World Health Organization to provide education and support for the informal everyday care of people living with dementia. Our study aims to describe in detail the cultural adaptation process of iSupport in Switzerland. We specifically focused on the participatory strategies we used to design a culturally adapted, Swiss version of iSupport that informed the development of the desktop version, mobile app, and printed manual. We used a mixed methods design, with a community-based participatory approach. The adaptation of iSupport followed the World Health Organization adaptation guidelines and was developed in 4 phases: content translation, linguistic and cultural revision by the members of the community advisory board, validation with formal and informal caregivers, and refinement and final adaptation. The findings from each phase showed and consolidated the adjustments needed for a culturally adapted, Swiss version of iSupport. We collected feedback and implemented changes related to the following areas: language register and expressions (eg, from "lesson" to "chapter" and from "suffering from" dementia to "affected by" dementia), resources (hyperlinks to local resources for dementia), contents (eg, from general nonfamiliar scenarios to local and verisimilar examples), graphics (eg, from generalized illustrations of objects to human illustrations), and extra features (eg, a glossary, a forum session, and a read-aloud option, as well as a navigation survey). Our study provides evidence on how to culturally adapt a digital program for informal caregivers of people living with dementia. Our results suggest that adopting a community-based participatory approach and collecting lived experiences from the final users and stakeholders is crucial to meet local needs and to inform the further development, testing, and implementation of digital interventions in a specific cultural context.

The Use of Strategies in Diplomatic Translation

With the continuous development of the world's political economy, global communication and dialogue in the post-pandemic era have returned to normal, and the demand for diplomatic translation has also increased. The dialectical unity of precision and ambiguity is a common linguistic feature of diplomatic language usage in various countries. As the important official access to cross-cultural communication, if some expressions in diplomatic translation cannot be properly handled, they may lead to serious diplomatic accidents. Restricted by the influence of national psychological traits, historical and cultural backgrounds, and values, there is a significant linguistic and cultural distance between Chinese and Western languages, causing the different translation methods adopted in translation. With specific language registers and translation strategies, countries have developed different diplomatic images and sought communication and cooperation This article mainly compares the translation skills taken by China and the US in the diplomatic context and analyzes the underlying reasons, exploring the impact of political stances on diplomatic translation.