Lingua Cultura

Flavorful Words: The Analysis of Linguistic Landscape on Restaurant Menus in Pererenan and Canggu

2024-09-30T06:35:02+00:00

The research aimed to determine the linguistic landscape, especially the menu lists displayed by restaurants around Pererenan and Canggu, and to explain the linguistic patterns and trends in restaurant menu names, including using one or more languages. The research used a descriptive qualitative method with analysis of language code types using the theory of Landry and Bourhis, who analyzed the form of language code types in the linguistic landscape. The approach used was mixed, which included primary and secondary data collection methods. Primary data were collected through direct observation and field research involving a comprehensive survey of all restaurant businesses around Pererenan and Canggu. The findings show that there are many restaurant menu names that use a mixture of Bahasa and English, as from the data on restaurant menu names in Parerenan district are Kunyit Asam Tonic, Lettuce Bakar, Sate Platter, Ice Roti, King Kelapa, and restaurant menu names from Canggu are Madu Iced Tea, Toast Manis, Nelayan Energy, Pepes Ikan Indonesia, etc. Thus, there are 27 restaurant menu lists in Parerenan and Canggu. This restaurant menu lists uses a mixture of local and international languages. There are also restaurant menus that use a mixture of regional languages (Balinese) and English. Combining these two languages is a good strategy for restaurants to attract customers.

Indonesian Fans’ Translanguaging Negotiation Strategies in X Context

2024-10-02T02:33:47+00:00

The research aimed to explore the translingual negotiation strategies deployed by Indonesian fans of Korean and Thai pop and dramas to make meaning in communicating on X. It focused on the online interaction in X by analyzing the Indonesian fans’ language use with the principal postulation that is using non-standard forms of writing and switching to other language(s). The translanguaging in this research was analyzed at lexical and sentence levels. Methodologically, the research applied a netnographic study focusing on the lurking method. This research used X posts (tweets) from native Indonesian speakers dated or posted from July 2020 to Feb 2022. The research collected the information from the data gathered and then tried to add up to it by consulting the theories. The data of similar occurrences were analyzed qualitatively. The findings reveal that Indonesian fans of Korean and Thai pop and dramas use social voicing, phone translation, and L1 word-per-word translation strategies to make meaning in their translanguaging. The research can proclaim that Indonesian fans’ translanguaging is a means to build Indonesian fans’ communication, specifically in their circles within the groups that exist in online space. Their translanguaging forms out of meaning-making to indicate their interests. The research provides new insight into translanguaging in X as a place where interlocutors are free to use language as their preference. This open space makes translanguaging a facilitator to enhance language use and a means to improve language learners’ performance.

Japanese Compounds with the Lexeme “Mouth”: Word Formation and Meanings

2024-10-28T05:12:39+00:00

In Japanese, the lexeme ‘mouth’ can be written using kanji 口 read as ‘kuchi’. It is a commonly used character including idiomatic expressions and compound words. Although ‘kuchi’ means ‘mouth’ and functions as a noun, it can change into different forms and meanings. Therefore, this study analyzes the forms and meanings of Japanese compound words formed by the lexeme ‘mouth’. The data was collected from Japanese newspaper articles from Asahi Shinbun in sentences using various compounds with the lexeme ‘mouth’ through observation and note-taking techniques. The data was analyzed using the distribution method with the expansion technique. The theory used to analyze Japanese compounds' construction and meaning is the morphology theory by Kageyama (2016) and Katamba (2018). Based on the results, 120 Japanese compound words are formed by the lexeme ‘mouth’. There are three forms of compounds based on various word classes including compound nouns (consisting of noun + noun, adjective + noun, and verb + noun), compound adjectives (noun + adjective), and compound verbs (noun + verb). Based on its meaning, it can be classified into two categories: endocentric and exocentric meaning. By offering a thorough analysis of Japanese compound words containing the lexeme kuchi ‘mouth’, this study provides insights into Japanese morphosemantics by highlighting a single lexeme adopted within the compound, especially in terms of forms and meanings of compound words. This study also contributes to morphological theory application within Japanese studies and can be used for further similar research.

Global Trends and Impacts of Gamification Iin Language Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis

2024-10-21T08:09:42+00:00

This study investigates global trends and impacts of gamification in language learning, focusing on how research in this area has evolved over the past two decades (2000–2024). A bibliometric approach was adopted, utilizing data from the Scopus database and applying the PRISMA framework to systematically identify and include 358 relevant articles. The study employed bibliometric tools, VOSviewer and Bibliometrix, to analyze collaboration networks, keyword associations, and publication trends. The findings reveal significant global growth in gamification research, with a sharp increase in publications between 2015 and 2020, driven by advancements in digital learning technologies. Countries such as the United States, Spain, Indonesia, and Malaysia emerged as key contributors. Gamification was shown to enhance motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes, particularly in vocabulary and grammar instruction, while its impact on speaking skills remains underexplored. Cultural, technological, and policy factors were found to influence the adoption of gamification, suggesting that localized strategies are essential for effective implementation. This study offers original insights into the global development and application of gamification in language learning and highlights gaps that require further exploration, such as its use in advanced language skills and technology-limited settings. The findings provide practical implications for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers to design inclusive and adaptive gamification strategies that address diverse educational contexts.