Philosophica: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya

THE IDEOLOGY OF GUS YAQUT AS INDONESIAN MINISTER OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS IN CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS

Wenni Ayu Arestya — 2023-12-31

An ideology is a set of ideas, beliefs, and attitudes held consciously or unconsciously that reflect or shape an understanding or misunderstanding of the social and political world. Act to encourage, legitimize or advocate collective action aims at maintaining or changing political practices and institutions. A person’s ideology can be seen through his speech, way of thinking, and actions. Speech is one of the oral communications that is frequently utilized, and it is a type of public speaking that has become an essential component of official proceedings. One of the government leaders who used the speech to communicate with people is Gus Yaqut, the Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia. He caused controversy with his speech that likened mosque loudspeakers to a dog barking, causing various reactions from the public who considered it blasphemy. The purpose of this study is to find out what ideology is contained in Gus Yaqut’s speech and what context triggers the ideology. In conducting this study, the writer used a qualitative method with data collection including observation and note-taking. The method of data analysis used the critical discourse analysis method by Norman Fairclough. The data result showed that the writer found institutional context, situational context, and cultural context that supported the ideology of tolerance and the ideology of harmonization of Gus Yaqut.

The Effect of Introducing Basic English through Multimodal Learning on Learning Activities of Kindergarten Students

Oktaviana Ilmiasari — 2023-12-31

Language acts as a means of communication between people. At an early age, language is a tool to develop intellectual abilities that develop rapidly and thoroughly. By the principles of learning in kindergarten, the introduction of English in kindergarten should also be delivered in a fun way, using interesting media. The purpose of this study is to introduce basic English in kindergarten using aspects of multimodal learning. This study uses Anstey and Bull's multimodal theory. Multimodal learning is the use of various media in the learning process. The multimodal, there are five aspects in it, namely linguistic aspects, visual aspects, audio aspects, gestural aspects, and spatial aspects, and the subjects of this study are students from Masehi Citandui Kindergarten, Semarang. This research uses case studies. The authors use the following data collection methods: interviews, documentation, and observations. The results showed that the use of multimodal learning in teaching basic English to kindergarten students gained good effect, namely students become active, creative, confident, and begin to understand basic English, as evidenced when the author teaches by giving exercises and some assignments and repetition of material in the specified learning session.

The The Meaning of Indonesian Culture in the Vocabulary of Indonesian Language Textbooks for Japanese Speakers

Nunik Nur Rahmi Fauzah — 2023-12-31

The aim of this research is to describe the lexical and cultural meanings, as well as the functions of cultural vocabulary in Indonesian language textbooks for Japanese learners. The research employs an ethnolinguistic approach and utilizes a descriptive method. Data is collected through observation and note-taking techniques. The data sources include the books Yasashii shoho no Indonesia Go,Nichijou Indonesia Go Kaiwa Neitibu Hyougen, and Kaisoku Masutaa Indonesia Go. The data under consideration consists of cultural vocabulary. Ten cultural vocabulary terms were identified: koucha, yakitori, rebaran, oukyuu, borobudu-ru jiin, gado gado, chanan, gamuran, and sarun. The cultural meanings derived from these vocabulary terms encompass etiquette and familiarity, mutual respect in diversity, forgiveness, and social bonds, orderliness, conceptualization, and structure, religiosity, environmental appreciation, artistic passion, tolerance, cooperation, simplicity, and courtesy. In terms of functionality, some lexicons undergo functional changes, while others remain unchanged. Lexicons such as koucha, yakitori, gado gado, gamuran, kubaya, and sarun experience functional changes, whereas rebaran, oukyuu, Borobudu-ru jiin, and chanan remain unchanged.

Linguistic Variations in ChatGPT

Mulyadi — 2023-12-31

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has experienced exponential development in recent years. ChatGPT developed by OpenAI has succeeded in providing an important benchmark in language development models that are able to understand how humans think. With users reaching 100 million worldwide, chatGPT is considered capable of answering society's current needs for fast and accurate information. It is interesting to examine how linguistic variations include input from users and the feedback given. This research uses a case study method by entering linguistic variations as text input and looking at linguistic aspects of GPT chat responses. The research results show that overall, chatGPT is very dependent on user text input in providing feedback, the more complete the commands and information entered, the more specific the response given by chatGPT. Another finding was that chatGPT was able to produce responses with diction choices with academic and informative nuances, but on the other hand there was minimal variation in synonyms; and be able to understand and apply Indonesian language rules well and correctly in the resulting text

Project-Based Learning on ESP: Students’ Perception of The Readiness to Work in The Tourism Industry

Maria Purnawati — 2023-12-31

To respond to the demands of the world of work or industry that require graduates who have 21^st century competencies, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity (4Cs). Students of the English Literature Study Program need to be equipped with these competencies through learning activities and learning models that support especially in the English for Tourism 1 course. One learning model that can help in developing 4C skills is Project-Based Learning (PjBL). With the application of the PjBL model, students can build collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity skills. This study aims to describe the implementation of project-based learning (PjBL) as a reinforcement for students to be ready to work in the tourism industry. In addition, it is also necessary to know students' perceptions during the implementation of PjBL towards their readiness for a career in the tourism industry. This research used qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects of this research were 20 students in the English for Tourism I course at the English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature, Universitas PGRI Kanjuruhan Malang. The research subjects worked in groups to create a tour package project. The implementation of the PjBL learning model was observed using observation sheets, and questionnaires to explore data on students' perceptions of the implementation of PjBL on their readiness to work in the tourism industry. The result of this study showed that students had positive perceptions of the implementation of project-based learning. Most of the students agree that the implementation of project-based learning improves their communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Moreover, after doing the project, 45% of the participant strongly agreed, and 40% agreed that the implementation of PjBL improved their readiness to work in the tourism industry.

Literacy Education Using Android Pancasila Student Profile with Local Folklore in The Emancipated Learning Era

Suprapto — 2023-12-31

The Profile of Pancasila Students in Permendikbud Number 22 of 2020 concerning the Ministry of Education and Culture Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 needs to be supported. The nation's culture has been written down from generation to generation and classically in local folklore, which contains good character values under Pancasila. Various Indonesian local folklore is taught in secondary schools. Local Indonesian folklore should be put forward because it contains the dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. In addition, education adapts to technological developments. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of the android Pancasila Student Profile with local folklore in learning and to determine the literacy skills and dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile owned by secondary school students in the emancipated era. It involves researchers from two different fields. This research supports the transformation of higher education. The research method is R&D inspired by the Joy and Bolitho model to produce products on a not-too-large scale. The flow chart uses the Tesmer design, including the preliminary stages, expert validation, and field/formative tests. This research produced an application product for Pancasila student profiles as a form of literacy education instilled through folklore. These findings and discussions are important because they are positive things for increasing student’s literacy.

Existence of Parallel Universes as Sacred Timelines: Narrative Concept in Modern Fictional Works

Deswandito Dwi Saptanto — 2024-02-06

Multidimensional or often referred to as the vast and countless universe (multiverse) is currently a hot issue in modern society and many people believe that the existence of this diverse universe is real. The representation of the existence of this diverse universe has been shown in the television series which is an adaptation of the comic series titled ‘Loki’, then a collection of fairy tales traveling to a fantasy world titled ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ which in the big screen version consists of three main series namely The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe, Prince Caspian and The Voyage of The Dawn Treader, then a novel titled ‘Dark Matter’ and a film entitled ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once'. These works of fiction are similar to the concept of emphasizing the process of transformation from the real world as it is today and then moving to other universes in the story. The main character in the story experiences a multi-dimensional journey that is difficult to explain logically. This study uses qualitative descriptive methods using a comparative literary approach combined with semiotic theory and the concept of equilibrium in narrative theory to dissect and analyze the hidden meanings that appear in these works of fiction. The results obtained from this study are that the idea of multi-dimensional life, multi-universes and parallel universes has become a very popular thing in various works of modern fiction. The superiority of storytelling techniques like this gives the author freedom and flexibility in creating a work, and the idea of storytelling like this will trigger tremendous curiosity for the reader or audience.