Use Of Local Languages Research Articles

Effect of Local Language Use on Kiswahili Language Development in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda

Effect of Local Language Use on Kiswahili Language Development in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda

Revitalizing Aceh language through writing skills using CIRC learning model and Canva media

This study aims to determine students' ability to write persuasive text using Aceh language through the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) learning model and poster media. Writing persuasive text using language and spelling in the text must follow the Acehnese Latin script. Posters with invitations are intensively written using Indonesian and even foreign languages. The use of the Acehnese language has shifted at this time. This is in accordance with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data, namely, the use of Acehnese local language is reduced among post-gen Z people born in 2013 and above compared to the pre-boomer generation (before 1945). This is based on the 2020 population census long-form report. The use of local languages by post-gen Z (2-9 years old) is 64.36 percent. This figure is much reduced compared to the pre-boomer generation (over 75 years old), whose number reached 89.93 percent. The study results show that out of thirty students who participated in the learning process, two got a score range of less than 69 with insufficient criteria. Six students get a score range of 70-79 with good enough criteria. Ten students get a score range of 80-89 with good criteria. Furthermore, twelve students get a score range of 90-100 with excellent criteria. Based on these results, it can be seen that students' ability to write Acehnese using CANVA media generally gets good criteria. The CIRC learning model makes a solution to improve students' writing skills. However, in the learning process, researchers still find some students who are less capable of expressing ideas in writing, where students are still minimal in choosing words.

Prabowo Gibran's Local Language Campaign On The Tiktok Account Fillixpratama

This research analyzes the impact of the local language campaign conducted by Prabowo Gibran through the TikTok account @fillixpratama25, which demonstrates adaptation to digital trends and the preferences of young voters. Unlike previous studies that focused on political image and campaign strategies in other contexts, this research offers a new approach by emphasizing the use of local language on TikTok. The methodology used is a qualitative approach with a constructivist paradigm, utilizing field research methods. Data was collected through direct observation, document analysis, and interviews with relevant stakeholders. Critical discourse analysis by Teun A. van Dijk was used to understand how local language in this campaign builds or undermines social dominance and reflects power structures. The results of the study indicate that the use of local language and a relaxed communication style create emotional closeness with the audience, increase political awareness among young voters, and leverage the viral potential of TikTok to expand the reach of political messages. This campaign combines media ecology theory and social media campaign theory, highlighting how new media transforms the political communication environment and enables more direct interaction between politicians and the public. The conclusion shows that adaptive strategies in using social media with relevant local languages can strengthen the connection between candidates and voters, increase political awareness, and open new opportunities in political communication in the digital era.

Cultural Hegemony of the Karo People in Building Tourism Brands on Instagram

This article aims to explore the cultural hegemony of the Karo people in building their tourism brand on Instagram. The type of research used in this article is qualitative with a phenomenological approach. Through the analysis of content shared by the Karo community on Instagram, this study identifies patterns of dominance of Karo nature and culture images in efforts to promote their tourism destinations. The results of the study reveal that the cultural hegemony of the Karo people in building tourism brands on Instagram is based on three factors. These include the dominance of local culture representing the beauty of nature, culture, customs, and arts; the use of local language and terms; and the participation of the community in efforts to preserve the environment and utilize social media as a promotional tool as an impact of globalization and modernization in Karo tourism content on Instagram. Overall, this research provides deep insights into how the cultural hegemony of the Karo people influences the building of their tourism brand on Instagram.

Translanguaging Practices in Kotebe University of Education Classrooms and their Implications for Pedagogy

Ethiopia uses English as a medium of instruction for every subject, except for national language subjects, at tertiary level education. This policy is also applied at Kotebe University of Education (henceforth KUE). The education of bilingual and multilingual speakers is facing several challenges due to the medium of instruction. One of the problems is the prevalence of a monolingual instructional approach whereby instructions are carried out exclusively in English, and the place given to L1 use in any circumstances is less. This project attempts to explore the practice of translanguaging (multilinguals’ tendency to switch between languages) among students and teachers in KUE classes. By employing a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews, data about the nature, types, and functions of local language use in classrooms were gathered. Combinations of quantitative and qualitative methods were implemented to analyze the data. The results indicated that local languages were used in classrooms for various purposes by students and teachers. Most of the students had positive attitudes towards the use of local languages. Teachers also confirmed that they used code-switching, code-mixing, and translation, in classrooms to meet their students’ communication needs.

Optimalisasi Komunikasi Penyuluhan Pertanian Dalam Sekolah Lapang Iklim Stasiun Klimatologi Kupang

Climate change has an impact on decreasing agricultural production due to changes in cropping patterns. Farmers have difficulty determining planting times to adapt to climate conditions due to a lack of understanding of climate information. Therefore, agricultural education regarding climate information is conveyed by the government to the public through the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The climate information is then conveyed by BMKG through the climatology station in the Climate Field School (SLI) program. The aim of this research is to determine the optimization of agricultural extension communication in the Kupang climatology station's climate field school. The stages of this research method start from a literature review, data collection in the form of primary data and secondary data, then the data is analyzed. The research results show that optimizing agricultural extension communication in the Kupang Climatology Station SLI is carried out by integrating local wisdom with science. The use of local languages by extension agents is an appropriate extension communication strategy used by SLI. This collaboration creates an understanding of how to read climate change which is used to determine the right planting time.

USE OF MOTHER LANGUAGE AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL INTRODUCING INDONESIAN LANGUAGE AT AL-IMAN TERONG KINDERGARTEN EAST ADONARA DISTRICT

The use of mother tongue (Lamaholot language) in daily communication both in the family, community and school environment. The use of mother tongue as a means of communication between students at Al-Iman Terong Kindergarten and teachers. The mother tongue becomes an introduction to Indonesian language by the teacher so that students are able to understand the purpose and objectives of each learning process carried out. In this situation, cognitive and language development in obtaining fluency in Indonesian will be hampered or have difficulty. Therefore, mother tongue is used to solve the above problems, especially the use of local language (Lamaholot). The use of local language as a mother tongue in the classroom can be a tremendous support for students learning Indonesian as a second language. It is concluded that the use of mother tongue plays an important role in children's language and cognitive development. The use of mother tongue in the learning process allows students to gain total language experience and further the child's cognitive development and language development. Mother tongue as the language of instruction of Indonesian that children can understand and the use of mother tongue to improve cognitive development and language development of children..

Do we need mother tongue language maintenance in Aceh? Voices from the school setting

There is a possibility that the Acehnese language and other locally used languages in Aceh Province could become threatened if the locals do not make efforts to maintain them. This study aims to explore teachers’ perspectives on maintaining the Acehnese mother tongue in schools. Employing a mixed-methods research design, data was collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews. The survey was distributed via Google Forms to 217 schoolteachers selected through voluntary sampling in Aceh, while interviews were conducted with seven teachers who willingly participated in the study. The results indicate that most teachers agree on maintaining the use of local languages in schools. However, language maintenance may face challenges e.g., globalization, family role, and youth attitude. Hence, teachers recommend that schools should actively promote the use of local languages by designating a special day for celebrating their use and incorporating the languages into local content lessons. This study intends to provide insightful recommendations for policy development regarding the maintenance of local languages in the school setting, particularly in Aceh. It also suggests educational implications, such as integrating these languages into formal schooling and developing educational resources to enhance their use in schools. Furthermore, future research could focus on documenting and preserving local languages, as well as implementing language immersion programs aimed at preserving local languages in Aceh.

Cultural and artistic dimension of Bantu languages in higher education inAngola

This text addresses the Cultural and Artistic Dimension of Bantu Languages in Higher Education in Angola. The Bantu languages are the only means of expressing art in Angola. Therefore, there is no art without Angolan languages. In a country where the state imposes the deprivation of the public or private use of local languages as fundamental rights of people, one cannot speak of Angolan art, since only through these languages can the artist express the cultural, political and artistic values of the Peoples of Angola. Bantu languages occupy the last position with a deprecated language dimension. Thus, it is the purpose of this text to analyze the extent to which the Bantu languages of Angola express all the rationality of the people who speak them. This communication is therefore the result of my experiences in courts and schools in rural communities. In courts, I have attended certain trial sessions where the judge who speaks in good Portuguese is not understood by the accused and the witness who speak in any Bantu language. It was found that the large urban centers, considered civilized societies, which dominate the cultured norm and have a considerable number of police, guards in backyards, record more and more different criminal actions in relation to rural communities, where there are no police. These disparate facts are due to the ethical and moral values imbued in the languages of each community.

Impact of English Language Proficiency on Local Language Use among Bangladeshi Graduates

This study aimed to identify the impact of English language proficiency on Bangladeshi graduates in terms of its influence on local languages and cultural integration. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach, and the random sampling technique was employed to select 370 respondents from English and Bengali medium-instructed Bangladeshi graduates. Data were analysed using SPSS version 27.0. The Pearson correlation, ANOVA, and multiple regression analyses were used in line with the research objectives. The Pearson correlation shows a significant correlation among the studied variables, such as cultural erosion (R2 = 047, p < 0.001), threat to local language (R2 = 048, p < 0.001), and polluting local language (R2 = 047, p < 0.001). The ANOVA test was performed to find the mean difference in cultural erosion (CE), threat to local language (TLL), and polluting local language (PLL) with respect to respondents’ qualifications (bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree). The ANOVA result revealed no statistically significant difference in CE and TLL in terms of graduates’ qualifications, while PLL differs significantly based on their qualifications (bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree.). Similarly, significant differences in CE, TLL, and PLL were found among the income groups and living places of graduates. Multiple regression analysis explained 13.6% variances in the social class context with ELP-linked challenges (R2 = 0.136, p = 0.001), while the lower class was found to have positive non-significant relationships with ELP-linked challenges (B = 0. 159, p = 0.382). This was almost double that of the result for the rich class (B = 0.085, p = 0.721). However, ELP-linked challenges contain a mixture of languages and cultural blending in society, as the rich class faces fewer challenges than the lower and middle classes. The study is influential in creating an awareness of language use whenever necessary.

Afghan EFL Learners’ Perceptions towards Factors Causing Demotivation in Learning English and Strategies to Make Them Motivated

Demotivation is a significant concern for foreign and second language researchers, as it has a direct impact on the academic success of students at various educational levels, including primary, high school, and university. This study aimed to explore the demotivation factors that affect English language learning among EFL students at Jawzjan University, as well as to identify strategies for re-motivating these learners. The study employed a qualitative approach, and an open-ended interview question was conducted to collect data. The findings revealed several demotivating factors that have a negative influence on learners, including a lack of information about the dominance of the English language, insufficient support from teachers and family, economic challenges, an excessive focus on nonprofessional courses, the use of local languages in English classes, and a lack of opportunities to practice English outside the classroom. Based on the findings, the study suggests that English teachers should pay attention to their feedback, incorporate audiovisual materials into their teaching, and consider the students' interests and proficiency levels when selecting teaching materials.

Islam's Integration with Local Culture through the Custom of Reciting the Qur'an at Death

Lasi, which is in Agam Regency, West Sumatra Province, is an area rich in Islamic culture and traditions. One of the Islamic traditions there is the recitation of death. The tradition of reciting the Qur’an for death is a practice that combines elements of the Islamic religion with local cultural values. This research aims to determine the integration of Islam and local culture manifested in the practice of reciting the Qur’an for death in the Lasi community. The research method used in this research is a field research method that uses a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interviews with members of the Lasi community who are involved in the tradition of reciting the Qur’an for death. Direct observations were also carried out to understand the implementation of this practice. Qualitative data was carefully analyzed to identify patterns of integration between Islamic religion and local culture in the context of the Qur’an for death. The results of this research reveal that the tradition of reciting the Qur’an for death in Lasi, Agam Regency, reflects close integration between the Islamic religion and local culture. The use of local languages in this tradition strengthens the community's cultural identity, while Islamic religious messages are also maintained. This tradition also plays a role in maintaining Lasi cultural values, connecting the younger generation to their cultural heritage, and strengthening community ties. This integration has helped maintain harmony between religion and culture, creating a model that can serve as an example for efforts to preserve culture and religion in an increasingly globalized society.

Analisis Kesulitan Siswa SD Dalam Mengidentifikasi Ide Pokok Paragraf Di SDN Sempu 2

The purpose of this study was to describe the difficulty of students in determining the main idea in a paragraph. The research approach used is a qualitative approach with research methods in the form of descriptive research methods. Data sources taken in the form of interviews, observations, journals, articles, books, and other scientific works that are relevant and in accordance with the object of research study. Data collection techniques used, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses analysis from Miles and Huberman. The results showed that there were 2 causes of students' difficulties in determining the main idea of a paragraph, namely internal and external factors, internal factors include, 1) students do not understand the main idea of a paragraph; 2) students have not been able to distinguish between which are the main sentences and explanatory sentences; 3) students do not like the main idea material; 4) lack of interest in reading in students. While external factors include, 1) the lack of teacher methods and strategies in providing main idea material so that students dislike main idea material; 2) the use of local languages that become everyday language.

Teachers and parents’ perception towards the use of local languages from grade one to grade four in six selected urban and rural schools of Kabwe District, Zambia

Teaching learners in local languages enables learners to learn from known to unknown and learners understand given instructions faster while perception influences education and its values. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate teachers’ perception towards the use of local languages from Grades one to four in six selected primary schools of Kabwe district in the Central province of Zambia. Six head teachers, 24 teachers, 18 PTA Executive members, and 36 parents from six primary schools in Kabwe district, plus 3 district education officers were purposively sampled for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews to allow the researcher a platform to ask open-response questions and to explore the teachers’ perceptions towards the use of local languages. The data was analyzed thematically by carefully identifying and expanding significant themes that emerged from the respondents’ perceptions of the use of local languages. The study revealed that teenage pregnancy has a negative or detrimental effect on school attendance, academic performance, emotional behavior, and relationships between pregnant teenagers, their peers, and educators. The Study revealed that more administrators and teachers preferred their pupils to be taught in local languages from Grade 1 up to the University levels while a few were in favor of using English as a medium of instruction and only very few felt that it was more appropriate to use both languages during a child’s early stages of learning. Given these findings, the study recommended steps that should be taken to develop local language policies that do not enhance a child’s academic success and cognitive development but are also respective of ethno cultural characteristics and supportive of national unity.

Analisis Kesulitan Peserta Didik Dalam Mengidentifikasi Ide Pokok Paragraf Di SDN Sempu 2

The purpose of this study was to describe the difficulty of students in determining the main idea in a paragraph. The research approach used is a qualitative approach with research methods in the form of descriptive research methods. Data sources taken in the form of interviews, observations, journals, articles, books, and other scientific works that are relevant and in accordance with the object of research study. Data collection techniques used, namely observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses analysis from Miles and Huberman. The results showed that there were 2 causes of students' difficulties in determining the main idea of a paragraph, namely internal and external factors, internal factors include, 1) students do not understand the main idea of a paragraph; 2) students have not been able to distinguish between which are the main sentences and explanatory sentences; 3) students do not like the main idea material; 4) lack of interest in reading in students. While external factors include, 1) the lack of teacher methods and strategies in providing main idea material so that students dislike main idea material; 2) the use of local languages that become everyday language.

Community Participation in the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria: The Local Language Policy Perspective

Abstract:
 Decades after Nigeria’s independence, the country is still among the poorest in the world despite the availability of both human and material resources. The image of the country has been damaged by corruption. The level of corruption in Nigeria is beyond imagination. This article explores the role of community participation in the fight against corruption in Nigeria using the local language. The elite theory was used to operate the fight against corruption through community participation via the use of local language and twenty-five scholarly journal articles got from Google scholar, web of science, Sage, and other scholarly search engines were sourced and used. The content analysis tool used for this paper is systematically positioned to review words and themes, within some given qualitative data. The paper opined that local language can serve as a functional vehicle of interaction and an instrument of advocacy in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The paper further established that local languages are an embodiment of culture, reflecting the depth of the people’s beliefs and knowledge. Hence, using it as a tool in the fight against corruption would be highly effective. The paper concludes that strengthening democratic institutions, including those created for fighting this menace, and the possibility of having a creditable community-sponsored candidate for elective position in the government would create a sense of belonging and indeed, bring a sense of optimism in governance and in the fight against corruption.

Exploring cultural sensitivity during distance simulations in pediatric emergency medicine.

Cultural sensitivity (CS) training is vital to pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) curricula. This study aimed to explore CS in Yale PEM fellows and emergency medicine (EM) residents at Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN) in Pakistan through distance simulation activities. This mixed-methods analysis of an educational intervention was conducted at Yale University in collaboration with IHHN. We approached seven U.S. PEM fellows and 22 Pakistani EM residents. We performed a baseline CS assessment using the Clinical Cultural Competency Questionnaire (CCCQ). Afterward, the U.S. PEM fellows facilitated the Pakistani EM residents through six distance simulation sessions. Qualitative data were collected through online focus groups. The CCCQ was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and content analysis was used to analyze the data from the focus groups. Seven U.S. PEM fellows and 18 of 22 Pakistani EM residents responded to the CCCQ at the beginning of the module. The mean (±SD) CCCQ domain scores for the U.S. PEM fellows versus the Pakistani EM residents were 2.56 (±0.37) versus 2.87 (±0.72) for knowledge, 3.02 (±0.41) versus 3.33 (±0.71) for skill, 2.86 (±0.32) versus 3.17 (±0.73) for encounter/situation, and 3.80 (±0.30) versus 3.47 (±0.47) for attitude (each out of 5 points). Our qualitative data analysis showed that intercultural interactions were valuable. There is a common language of medicine among the U.S. PEM fellows and Pakistani EM residents. The data also highlighted a power distance between the facilitators and learners, as the United States was seen as the standard of "how to practice PEM." The challenges identified were time differences, cultural practices such as prayer times, the internet, and technology. The use of local language during debriefing was perceived to enhance engagement. The distance simulation involving U.S. PEM fellows and Pakistani EM residents was an effective approach in assessing various aspects of intercultural education, such as language barriers, technical challenges, and religious considerations.

Indigenising Facebook language: Use of local languages in Facebook communication among a selected group of Kenyan internet users

This paper interrogates how Facebook use in Kenya is being localised to serve everyone: Local people and the elite. With approximately three billion monthly active users as of the second quarter of 2023, Facebook is the most used online social network globally. In the second quarter of 2017, the platform surpassed two billion active users, a feat accomplished in just over 13 years. Facebook (FB) has permeated the lives of millions of people and the way they relate to one another and share information. This article examines how selected Kenyans are indigenising Facebook by using other local languages. The article recognises the utility of FB as a novel tool to examine and interpret linguistic features for a selected group of Kenyan FB users. The article uses Herring’s Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis (CMDA) theoretical framework. The research design used was both qualitative and quantitative. A purposive sampling procedure was used to arrive at eight FB friends in the 22-35 age bracket. This is the age that was found to use FB most in Kenya. The findings showed that Kenyans localised Facebook use in Kiswahili, vernacular, and Sheng.

Influence of Local Language Use on Students’ Academic Performance in Lower Primary Schools in Gatsibo District, Rwanda

Influence of Local Language Use on Students’ Academic Performance in Lower Primary Schools in Gatsibo District, Rwanda

Analysis of the Use of Regional Languages and Indonesian Simultaneously: Impact and Community Attitudes at SMPN 1 Parungponteng, Tasikmalaya Regency

This study aims to explore the views and attitudes of individuals regarding the use of local languages and Indonesian simultaneously. Data was collected through interviews with 20 respondents from various backgrounds. The results of the study showed that the majority of respondents (55%) said that they had never used regional languages and Indonesian simultaneously. More than half of the respondents (55%) think that there is a negative impact from using local languages and Indonesian together.
 Most of the respondents (75%) disagreed if the local language was adopted as an borrowed language in Indonesian. As many as 65% of respondents think that there is no benefit from using regional languages and Indonesian simultaneously. In addition, the majority of respondents (75%) disagreed with being called old-fashioned or tacky when using local languages. The majority of respondents (85%) do not feel confident when using regional languages and Indonesian simultaneously. Most respondents (65%) disagree with the omission of regional languages in using Indonesian. Meanwhile, 60% of respondents did not think that local languages had a great influence on Indonesian. Finally, most of the respondents (80%) thought that by using local languages and Indonesian together, they could not be said to be slang. The results of this study provide insight into how people see the use of local languages and Indonesian in their daily interactions. In the context of preserving regional languages and using the national language, these findings can provide a basis for efforts to maintain language and further understand people's perceptions of language.