Aksara
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description: ISSN: 0854-3283 (print) ISSN: 2580-0353 (online) Accreditation Number: 148/M/KPT/2020 from Kementerian Riset dan Teknologi/Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Valid for five years from Volume 31 Nomor 2, 2019--Volume 36 Nomor 1, 2024 Aksara is a journal that publishes results of literary studies researches, either Indonesian, local, or foreign literature. All articles in Aksara have passed the reviewing process by peer reviewers and edited by editors. Aksara is published by Balai Bahasa Bali twice a year, June and December. Aksara was first published in Denpasar in 1991, by Balai Penelitian Bahasa Denpasar. The name of Aksara had undergone the following changes: Aksara (1991—1998), Aksara Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (1998—2016), and Aksara (2017). By 2017, Aksara has started to publish in electronic version under the name of Aksara. Since the electronic version should refer to the printed version and following the official document SK 0005.25800353/JI.3.1/SK.ISSN/2017.05 dated May 20th, 2017 stating that ISSN 0854-3283 printed version uses the (only) name of Aksara, in 2017 the electronic version began to use the name Aksara and obtained a new e-ISSN number: 2580-0353. Starting in 2020, Aksara published 12 articles. Aksara accepts submissions of original articles that have not been published elsewhere nor being considered or processed for publication anywhere, and demonstrate no plagiarism whatsoever. The prerequisites, standards, and format of the manuscript are listed in the author guidelines and templates. Any accepted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two referees. Authors are free of charge throughout the whole process, including article submission, review and editing process, and publication.
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items: Cover Depan Juni 2026
items: Penggunaan Bahasa dalam Komunikasi Lintas Budaya di Perbatasan Sulteng-Sulsel: Kajian Sosiolinguistik
items: Penggunaan Logika Proposisional dalam Analisis Makna Kalimat: Kajian Interdisipliner Matematika dan Linguistik
items: The Symbolic Meaning of Malay Proverbs from Sambas, West Kalimantan
items: Membaca Ulang Ande-Ande Lumut: Folklor sebagai Identitas Kolektif dan Kontrol Sosial
items: Eksplorasi Makna dan Nilai dalam Puisi Mantra Bakbrung Hariang Banga
items: Politeness, Power, and Identity in Podcast Discourse: an Emic Discursive Pragmatic Analysis of Digital Talk
items: Perspektif Masyarakat terhadap Tradisi Manten Kopi sebagai Representasi Budaya: Studi Etnobotani
items: Linguistic Capital and Symbolic Violence: A Phenomenological Analysis of Foreign Nationals in Indonesian Housing
items: Makna Semantik dalam Mantra dan Doa Laut Nelayan Bajau di Pulau Maratua
items: Developing Students’ Literacy and Communication Skills: A Fundamental Need for Enhancing Career Readiness
items: Otonomi Perempuan dalam Mencapai Aktualisasi Diri Pada Novel Home Sweet Loan Karya Almira Bastari
items: Relasi Manusia dan Alam dalam Puisi-Puisi Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah: Kajian Ekologi Sastra
items: Banalities in Kelong Makassar
items: Reproduksi Patriarki dan Resistensi Perempuan dalam Konteks Sosial Novel Gadis Kretek Karya Ratih Kumala
items: Pengaruh Gender terhadap Kesiapan Guru Prajabatan dalam Implementasi Pembelajaran Sastra pada Kurikulum Sekolah Menengah: Studi Deskriptif Komparatif
items: Analisis Semantik dalam Proses Penerjemahan Teks Naratif Bahasa Makassar ke Bahasa Indonesia Menggunakan Kecerdasan Buatan
items: Preserving The Majapahit Cultural Heritage in Trowulan Through Innovative Indonesian Language Teaching Materials
items: English Job Interview Analysis in the Hospitality Industry: Human Resource Professionals’ Prefer-ences
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items: Learning Theology by using Meurukon as The Media

Cover Depan Juni 2026
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creator: Cover Depan
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volume: 38
number: 1
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.5083.%p

Penggunaan Bahasa dalam Komunikasi Lintas Budaya di Perbatasan Sulteng-Sulsel: Kajian Sosiolinguistik
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description: Language use in the border region between Central Sulawesi and South Sulawesi is strongly influenced by long-standing social, historical, and mobility-related dynamics within the community. This study aims to analyze patterns of language use in cross-cultural communication among the people of Mayoa Village, covering the domains of family, workplace, and public spaces, as well as to identify the factors that support its sustainability. This research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive sociolinguistic design. The data consist of spoken utterances from community members of diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Bugis, Bare’e, and Pamona, collected through in-depth interviews and participant observation. Data sources include social interactions within families, economic activities in the marketplace, and communication within formal institutions. Data were collected using observation, note-taking, and interview techniques, and analyzed through an interactive model involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that border communities demonstrate a high and adaptive level of multilingual competence. Indonesian functions as a lingua franca in cross-ethnic communication, particularly in formal contexts such as education, governance, and public interaction due to its neutrality. Meanwhile, local languages such as Bugis, Bare’e, and Pamona remain actively used in family and community domains as symbols of identity, emotional closeness, and social solidarity. The phenomena of code-switching and code-mixing occur intensively in everyday interactions, reflecting speakers’ linguistic flexibility and contextual awareness. The main factors influencing these practices include kinship relations and interethnic marriages, socio-economic mobility, formal education, socio-religious environments, as well as the development of technology and social media. The study implies that linguistic diversity in border areas is not only maintained bu…
creator: Nur Eva
creator: Yunidar Yunidar
creator: Ulfa Ulfa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-17
publication date: 2026-06-17
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 1
ending page: 23
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4941.1-23

Penggunaan Logika Proposisional dalam Analisis Makna Kalimat: Kajian Interdisipliner Matematika dan Linguistik
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description: Analyzing the meaning of sentences in natural language presents a significant challenge due to its often ambiguous and complex nature. This research addresses this issue by introducing the potential of propositional logic as a formal analytical tool, highlighting the need for an interdisciplinary approach that integrates mathematics and linguistics. The aim of this article is to thoroughly examine the application of propositional logic in sentence meaning analysis, explore the interdisciplinary relationship between these two fields, and identify the strengths and limitations of this approach. The research method employed is a qualitative-analytical literature study, reviewing primary and secondary literature from the fields of logic, linguistics, and philosophy of language through literature documentation for data collection and descriptive-critical content analysis for data analysis. The results indicate that propositional logic can represent the logical structure of sentences and formally analyze truth conditions. Its main advantages lie in the precision and formality it offers, yet limitations exist in handling aspects of quantification, modality, and pragmatics of natural language. The synergy between mathematics and linguistics, particularly through formal semantics and mathematical linguistics, proves to make a significant contribution to enriching sentence meaning analysis in a more comprehensive and profound manner. Abstrak Analisis makna kalimat dalam bahasa alami merupakan tantangan signifikan mengingat sifatnya yang seringkali ambigu dan kompleks. Penelitian ini mengkaji permasalahan tersebut dengan memperkenalkan potensi logika proposisional sebagai alat analisis formal, serta menyoroti kebutuhan akan pendekatan interdisipliner yang mengintegrasikan matematika dan linguistik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji secara mendalam aplikasi logika proposisional dalam analisis makna kalimat, mengeksplorasi hubungan interdisipliner antara kedua bidang i…
creator: I Made Dharma Atmaja
creator: Ni Wayan Eminda Sari
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date: 2026-06-17
publication date: 2026-06-17
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 24
ending page: 38
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4791.24-38

The Symbolic Meaning of Malay Proverbs from Sambas, West Kalimantan
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description: Amidst the rapid onslaught of modernisation and globalisation offering popular culture, Sambas Malay proverbs face the challenge of remaining relevant and understandable to the younger generation. Every day, the younger generation is presented with external content that is far removed from their own cultural roots. This phenomenon is truly concerning because it is feared that it will erode local culture. Therefore, it is considered necessary to conduct in-depth studies on the oral traditions of the community, including proverbs, especially in uncovering the layers of symbolic meaning contained within proverbs. This study aims to describe the symbols and meanings of Sambas Malay proverbs from West Kalimantan. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with a semiotic approach. The data sources in this study were obtained from informants, namely cultural observers, traditional leaders, and community leaders who are native speakers of the Sambas Malay language totaling 12 people. The data collection techniques used were interview techniques, observation, documentary analysis, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with data analysis techniques, namely (1) data reduction, (2) data presentation, and (3) drawing conclusions/verification. The results of the study show that Sambas Malay proverbs can be classified as follows: (1) symbols of human anatomy, namely body parts such as elbows, hair, head, hands, face, etc., as well as human nature, character, and temperament; (2) symbols of animal’s symbols of animals, such as roosters, mice, sharks, monkeys, snakes, cows, etc.; (3) plant symbols, such as sugar cane leaves, coconut shells, tree stumps, tuba, taro, etc.; (4) natural symbols, such as water, earth, soil, day, night, etc. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan simbol dan makna peribahasa Melayu Sambas Kalimantan Barat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan semiotika. Sumber data dalam penelit…
creator: Zulfahita Zulfahita
creator: Gunta Wirawan
creator: Sofia Nur Havizah
creator: Eti Sunarsih
creator: Safrihady Safrihady
creator: Lili Yanti
creator: Wahyuni Oktavia
creator: Sri Mulyani
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-17
publication date: 2026-06-17
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 39
ending page: 52
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4957.39-52

Membaca Ulang Ande-Ande Lumut: Folklor sebagai Identitas Kolektif dan Kontrol Sosial
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description: This study aims to dissect the sociological and psychological dimensions of the Ande-Ande Lumut folktale through a compilation of William R. Bascom's functionalism theory and Alan Dundes's psychoanalytic expression theory. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with a library study approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through documentation of Ande-Ande Lumut narrative texts from various written sources. Data analysis techniques used content analysis methods that integrate narrative units into Bascom's four folklore functions and symbolic identification based on Dundes's mental image theory. The results of the study indicate that the Ande-Ande Lumut narrative operates as an effective instrument of social control in upholding norms of loyalty and traditional morality in Javanese society. Psychoanalytically, the characters of Klenting Kuning and Yuyu Kangkang are found to be forms of collective identity projection that express the tension between inner desires and social boundaries (ego and superego). This study concludes that Ande-Ande Lumut is not merely entertainment, but a cultural mechanism that maintains social stability while also serving as a channel for sublimation for the psychological aspirations of its community. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membedah dimensi sosiologis dan psikologis cerita rakyat Ande-Ande Lumut melalui kompilasi teori fungsionalisme William R. Bascom dan teori ekspresi psikoanalitik Alan Dundes. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui dokumentasi teks narasi Ande-Ande Lumut dari berbagai sumber tertulis. Teknik analisis data menggunakan metode analisis isi yang mengintegrasikan unit-unit naratif ke dalam empat fungsi folklor Bascom dan identifikasi simbolis berdasarkan teori citra mental Dundes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa narasi Ande-Ande Lumut beroperasi sebagai instrumen kont…
creator: Aprilia Lailatunnuryah
creator: Setya Yuwana
creator: Rakmat Faisal
creator: Basori Basori
creator: Winci Firdaus
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-17
publication date: 2026-06-17
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 53
ending page: 65
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4815.53-65

Eksplorasi Makna dan Nilai dalam Puisi Mantra Bakbrung Hariang Banga
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description: This study aims to analyze the meaning of the Bakbrung Hariang Banga mantra poem using the pancacuriga approach and to examine its implications for character development in the eight-dimensional graduate profile. Research data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation of mantra poems from the Cigugurgirang Village community. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively using the pancacuriga semiotic method, which includes five elements of interpretation: silib, sindir, symbol, siloka, and sasmita. The results show that each element of pancacuriga manifests religious, moral, social, and cultural values that are rich in meaning in the mantra poem text. These findings also reveal the connection between the symbolic meaning of mantra poetry and the dimensions of faith, critical reasoning, independence, and communication in the profile of deep learning graduates. The main contribution of this research is the development of the pancacuriga semiotic analysis approach as a comprehensive method in oral literature studies as well as an ethnopedagogical medium for character education based on local wisdom. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis makna puisi mantra Bakbrung Hariang Banga menggunakan pendekatan pancacuriga serta mengkaji implikasinya terhadap pengembangan karakter dalam profil lulusan delapan dimensi. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi teks puisi mantra dari masyarakat Desa Cigugurgirang. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif dengan metode semiotik pancacuriga yang meliputi lima unsur interpretasi: silib, sindir, simbol, siloka, dan sasmita. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masing-masing unsur pancacuriga memanifestasikan nilai-nilai religius, moral, sosial, dan kultural yang kaya makna dalam teks puisi mantra. Temuan ini juga mengungkap keterkaitan makna simbolik puisi mantra dengan dimensi keimanan, penalaran kritis, kemandirian, dan komunikasi dalam profil lulusan pembelajaran menda…
creator: Yessi Hermawati
creator: Yayat Sudaryat
creator: Retty Isnendes
creator: Usep Kuswari
creator: Dede Kosasih
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-17
publication date: 2026-06-17
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 66
ending page: 81
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4934.66-81

Politeness, Power, and Identity in Podcast Discourse: an Emic Discursive Pragmatic Analysis of Digital Talk
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description: Podcast communication has evolved into a significant site of digital public discourse, where norms of politeness are no longer fixed but are continuously negotiated and redefined within dynamic interactions. This study aims to analyze politeness practices in podcast discourse by examining how politeness is constructed, interpreted, and negotiated in relation to power relations and identity formation among speakers. This research employs a qualitative design using an integrative discursive pragmatic approach grounded in an emic–epistemological perspective. The data consist of utterances from naturally occurring podcast interactions. The data sources are selected podcast episodes featuring interactions between hosts and guests. Data were collected through observation methods, employing recording and note-taking techniques. Data analysis was conducted using discursive pragmatic analysis, involving data reduction, categorization of politeness strategies, interpretation of interactional and sociocultural contexts, and meaning-making based on participants’ emic perspectives. The findings reveal that politeness in podcast discourse functions not only to maintain interpersonal harmony but also to assert authority, expertise, and social identity. Speakers with higher symbolic power tend to control interactional norms, while less dominant participants adjust their politeness strategies accordingly. Furthermore, discrepancies between actual politeness practices and conventional theoretical models indicate that politeness is highly contextual and dynamic within digital environments. The implications of this study highlight the need to develop more context-sensitive and adaptive politeness theories in digitally mediated communication, particularly within discursive pragmatics. This research also contributes to fostering more inclusive communication practices and opens avenues for further studies across diverse podcast genres, marginalized speaker groups, and cross-cultural conte…
creator: Kristina Marta Noviance
creator: R. Kunjana Rahardi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-18
publication date: 2026-06-18
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 82
ending page: 97
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4951.82-97

Perspektif Masyarakat terhadap Tradisi Manten Kopi sebagai Representasi Budaya: Studi Etnobotani
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description: The coffee manten tradition is a form of local wisdom full of philosophical values, which is still preserved by the people of Modangan Village, Blitar Regency. The main problem in this research stems from the importance of exploring people's meaning of these traditions, more than just a physical inventory of ritual plants. The aim of this research is to describe the community's perspective on the coffee manten tradition and analyze the cultural representation of the accompanying ethnobotanical elements. Using descriptive qualitative methods, data collection was carried out comprehensively through triangulation techniques in the form of field observations, in-depth interviews and documentation studies. The results of the research show that the coffee manten tradition is seen not just as an agricultural ritual for welcoming the harvest, but as a social construction and cultural identity that binds society. The use of various types of plants as ubarampe is not only understood functionally, but is a symbolic medium that represents hope, unity and blessings for the people of Modangan Village. As a novelty, this study confirms that an ethnobotanical approach is essential not only for recording plant taxonomy, but is crucial for uncovering spiritual relationships and the construction of people's cultural identity in interpreting plants in their environment. Abstrak Tradisi Manten Kopi merupakan wujud kearifan lokal yang sarat nilai filosofis, yang hingga kini dilestarikan oleh masyarakat Desa Modangan, Kabupaten Blitar. Permasalahan utama dalam penelitian ini adalah pentingnya menggali pemaknaan masyarakat terhadap tradisi tersebut, lebih dari sekadar inventarisasi fisik tumbuhan ritual. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan perspektif masyarakat terhadap Tradisi Manten Kopi dan menganalisis representasi budaya dari unsur-unsur etnobotani penyertanya. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, pengumpulan data dilakukan secara komprehensif melalui teknik triangulasi …
creator: Sukmana Argo Rahayuning Dyah
creator: Suwardi Endraswara
creator: Afendy Widayat
creator: Sri Hertanti Wulan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-18
publication date: 2026-06-18
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 98
ending page: 111
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4862.98-111

Linguistic Capital and Symbolic Violence: A Phenomenological Analysis of Foreign Nationals in Indonesian Housing
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description: Foreign nationals residing in Indonesian local housing face structural linguistic disadvantages that existing second language acquisition literature has largely overlooked, particularly in non-institutional everyday settings. This study aims to analyze how linguistic capital and symbolic violence operate in shaping the identity reconstruction of foreign nationals within an Indonesian residential context. This research employs a critical phenomenological approach integrating Bourdieu’s linguistic capital theory with Schutz’s social phenomenology. Data were drawn from semi-structured in-depth interviews (60–90 minutes) with six foreign nationals residing at Easton Park Apartment, Jatinangor, representing diverse linguistic backgrounds (Kenya, China, Pakistan, England, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh), as well as the apartment manager. Data were collected through purposive and maximum variation sampling, then analyzed through phenomenological reduction combined with critical discourse analysis. Findings reveal that linguistic identity awareness emerges through systematic communicative breakdown across phonological, morphosyntactic, and pragmatic dimensions. Foreign nationals deploy four adaptive strategies: technological mediation, gestural compensation, practical mimesis, and code-switching. These strategies, how-ever, operate within asymmetrical power relations that produce symbolic violence through the systematic misrecognition of non-native competence—a condition this study terms “linguistic precarity.” Identity reconstruction unfolds across four temporal phases, from existential disorientation to hybrid linguistic integration, yet competence remains situationally fragile. Critically, the study exposes institutional linguistic violence through the complete absence of linguistic support structures at the residential level, forcing individualized adaptation without systemic scaffolding. These findings carry significant implications for housing policy, institutional linguist…
creator: Nurul Huda
creator: Engkus Kuswarno
creator: Ilham Gemiharto
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-18
publication date: 2026-06-18
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 112
ending page: 124
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4942.112-124

Makna Semantik dalam Mantra dan Doa Laut Nelayan Bajau di Pulau Maratua
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description: This study aims to analyze the semantic meanings embedded in the sea mantras and prayers of the Bajau community on Maratua Island, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, and to reveal their ethnolinguistic implications for the belief system and worldview of the Bajau maritime society. This research employed a qualitative approach with an ethnolinguistic design. The data, consisting of sea mantras and prayer utterances, were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, focusing on the identification of semantic fields, the analysis of lexical, connotative, and symbolic meanings, as well as the interpretation of metaphors and natural symbolism from semantic and ethnolinguistic perspectives. The findings reveal five major semantic fields, namely sea and nature, religiosity/Islam, safety, livelihood, and kinship. The Bajau ritual language contains complex layers of meaning through the use of metaphors and natural symbolism, such as the sea as an ancestor, the boat as a home, and water as a symbol of life and blessing. The study also shows a syncretism between Islamic teachings and local traditions in Bajau ritual practices. From an ethnolinguistic perspective, the mantras and sea prayers represent the Bajau cosmology that positions the sea as the center of life, a source of livelihood, a spiritual space, and a symbolic kinship entity that must be respected. This study confirms that ritual language functions not only as a medium of spiritual communication, but also as a representation of cultural identity, value systems, and the ecological relations of maritime communities. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis makna semantik dalam mantra dan doa laut masyarakat Bajau di Pulau Maratua, Kabupaten Berau, Kalimantan Timur, serta mengungkap implikasi etnolinguistiknya terhadap sistem kepercayaan dan pandangan dunia masyarakat maritim …
creator: Nina Queena Hadi Putri
creator: Widyatmike Gede Mulawarman
creator: Taqdiraa Taqdiraa
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-18
publication date: 2026-06-18
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 125
ending page: 146
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4910.125-146

Developing Students’ Literacy and Communication Skills: A Fundamental Need for Enhancing Career Readiness
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description: Effective communication is a core competency required for university students to achieve academic success and workplace readiness. This study aims to examine students’ perceptions of the importance of communication skills, the frequency with which they are applied in real academic contexts, and the priority dimensions of speaking skills considered essential. A qualitative approach was employed, and data were collected through open-ended and structured questionnaires administered to 54 respondents from diverse study programs. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, involving data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The analysis process included coding responses, categorizing emerging patterns, and synthesizing themes interpretively to ensure analytical rigor and trustworthiness. The findings indicate that although students demonstrate a high level of awareness regarding the importance of communication, the frequency of its application in daily academic activities remains relatively low. Moreover, communication skills were found to contribute to students’ confidence, critical thinking, and writing abilities, reinforcing their role as integral components of academic literacy. The study recommends that higher education institutions integrate communication skills into the curriculum to foster functional literacy and enhance students’ career readiness in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Abstrak Komunikasi yang efektif merupakan kompetensi inti yang diperlukan mahasiswa untuk mencapai keberhasilan akademik dan kesiapan memasuki dunia kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pentingnya keterampilan komunikasi, frekuensi penerapannya dalam konteks akademik nyata, serta dimensi prioritas keterampilan berbicara yang dianggap esensial. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner terbuka dan terstruktur yang diberikan kepada 54…
creator: Rina Heryani
creator: Melda Fauzia Damaiyanti
creator: Rini Utari
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
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date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 147
ending page: 163
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4943.147-163

Otonomi Perempuan dalam Mencapai Aktualisasi Diri Pada Novel Home Sweet Loan Karya Almira Bastari
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description: This research aims to examine the manifestations of women’s autonomy and their relationship to the process of self-actualization as represented in the novel Home Sweet Loan by Almira Bastari. The study employs the perspectives of feminist psychology as articulated by Jean Baker Miller and the theory of self-actualization proposed by Abraham Maslow, utilizing a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data source is the 309-page novel Home Sweet Loan. Data were collected through close reading, note-taking, and documentation techniques, and subsequently analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification. Data validity was ensured through semantic validity and intrarater reliability. The findings indicate that women’s autonomy in the novel is reflected in several dimensions: (1) financial autonomy, encompassing the ability to manage personal finances, plan long-term financial goals, and obtain employment and income; (2) relational autonomy, characterized by the awareness to choose and determine an equal partner and to cultivate healthy friendships; (3) decision-making autonomy, including making independent life choices, deciding to own a house, and determining educational paths; (4) emotional autonomy, defined as the capacity to regulate anger and forgive others’ mistakes; and (5) autonomy in resisting discrimination within the family sphere and challenging gender stereotypes imposed upon women. Accordingly, this study concludes that autonomy functions as a key factor enabling urban women to attain holistic self-actualization. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami wujud otonomi perempuan serta keterkaitannya dengan proses aktualisasi diri tokoh dalam novel Home Sweet Loan karya Almira Bastari. Kajian ini menggunakan perspektif psikologi feminis Jean B. Miller dan teori aktualisasi diri Abraham Maslow dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian adalah novel Home…
creator: Putu Debby Yolanda
creator: Wiyatmi Wiyatmi
creator: Ary Kristiyani
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date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 164
ending page: 180
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4915.164-180

Relasi Manusia dan Alam dalam Puisi-Puisi Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah: Kajian Ekologi Sastra
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description: This study aims to describe and analyze the representation of human–nature relationships in the poetry anthology Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah by Heri Suheri using Greg Garrard’s ecocritical perspective. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method. The data source was the poetry anthology Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah, while the research data consisted of lines and stanzas representing human–nature relationships. Five poems were purposively selected based on the intensity of their ecological elements. The data were collected through literature study and analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing based on Greg Garrard’s ecocritical framework. The findings show that human–nature relationships are represented in complex and layered forms, including historical-exploitative, ethical-reflective, harmonious, socio-cultural, and spiritual relationships. Nature is positioned as an active entity that shapes human identity, collective memory, and ethical awareness. These findings affirm that the poems in the anthology play an important role in fostering readers’ ecological imagination and ecological awareness. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis representasi relasi manusia dan alam dalam antologi puisi Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah karya Heri Suheri dengan menggunakan perspektif ekologi sastra Greg Garrard. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif-analitis. Sumber data penelitian berupa antologi puisi Senja Jingga di Bentala Timah, sedangkan data penelitian berupa kutipan larik dan bait puisi yang merepresentasikan relasi manusia dan alam. Lima puisi dipilih secara purposif berdasarkan intensitas penggambaran unsur ekologis. Data dikumpulkan melalui studi pustaka dan dianalisis melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan berdasarkan kerangka ekologi sastra Greg Garrard. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ba…
creator: Winda Novianti
creator: Yeti Mulyati
creator: Alviiswari Alviiswari
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date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 181
ending page: 192
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4933.181-192

Banalities in Kelong Makassar
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description: This study aims to analyze the phenomenon of banality in Makassar kelong, namely the tendency of degradation of meaning due to commercialization, use outside its original cultural context, and the influence of digital media in its distribution. The research method used is a qualitative approach. This research was conducted from May to December 2025. The data sources for this study consist of primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques used are literature study, documentation, observation, data transcription, and data classification. Meanwhile, data analysis is carried out using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, then the final stage is data validity. The results of the study show that banality in Makassar kelong occurs in several forms, such as simplification of meaning, adaptation that eliminates philosophical values, and dissemination through social media that tends to prioritize entertainment aspects over cultural substance. This phenomenon shows that kelong is no longer only part of a sacred oral tradition, but has also undergone a transformation into a pragmatic popular cultural product. This study provides a theoretical contribution to the field of oral literature by combining semiotics and banality. These findings serve as a reflection to preserve kelong so that it does not lose its depth of meaning in more modern cultural flows. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis fenomena banalitas dalam kelong Makassar, yaitu kecenderungan degradasi makna akibat komersialisasi, penggunaan di luar konteks budaya aslinya, serta pengaruh media digital dalam persebarannya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam rentang waktu Mei hingga Desember 2025. Sumber data penelitian ini terdari dari data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka, dokumentasi, observasi, transkripsi data, dan klasifikasi data,. Sementara itu, analisi…
creator: Asis Nojeng
creator: Sakaria Sakaria
creator: Nur Hasbi
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date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 193
ending page: 206
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4955.193-206

Reproduksi Patriarki dan Resistensi Perempuan dalam Konteks Sosial Novel Gadis Kretek Karya Ratih Kumala
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description: This study is about the reproduction of patriarchy and women's resistance in the social context dimension of the novel Gadis Kretek by Ratih Kumala using the Critical Discourse Analysis (AWK) approach of Teun A. Van Dijk. The aim of the research is to uncover how patriarchal discourse is reproduced and how women's resistance is constructed through the structure of the social context that underlies the text. The method used is qualitative with a critical discourse analysis approach. The data source is in the form of the discourse of the novel Gadis Kretek, with data in the form of discourse that contains patriarchy and women's resistance. The results show that patriarchal reproduction in the novel operates through four mechanisms: (1) dominant ideologies protected by colonial class hierarchies, (2) stigmatization of independent women in the social order, (3) patrilineal hegemony that is naturalized through everyday practice, and (4) systemic marginalization through subtle neglect. Meanwhile, women's resistance exists through two paradoxical paths: patriarchal capitalism in the kretek industry that opens up private access to the public economic space, and the historicity of the kretek industry that provides a collective precedent for women's leadership. Abstrak Studi ini mengenai reproduksi patriarki dan resistensi perempuan dalam dimensi konteks sosial novel Gadis Kretek karya Ratih Kumala menggunakan pendekatan Analisis Wacana Kritis (AWK) Teun A. Van Dijk. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengungkap wacana patriarki direproduksi dan bagaimana resistensi perempuan dikonstruksi melalui struktur konteks sosial yang melatarbelakangi teks. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis wacana kritis. Sumber data berupa wacana novel Gadis Kretek, dengan data berupa penggalan wacana yang memuat patriarki dan resistensi perempuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa reproduksi patriarki dalam novel beroperasi melalui empat mekanisme: (1) ideologi dominan yang di…
creator: Maya Dewi Kurnia
creator: M. Fathur Rohman
creator: Rustono Rustono
creator: Hari Bakti
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 207
ending page: 216
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4938.207-216

Pengaruh Gender terhadap Kesiapan Guru Prajabatan dalam Implementasi Pembelajaran Sastra pada Kurikulum Sekolah Menengah: Studi Deskriptif Komparatif
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description: The literary policy in the curriculum launched by the Ministry of Education in 2024 raises the question of whether pre-service teachers are ready to implement the policy. This study aims to explore the influence of gender on the readiness of Indonesian Language Pre-service Teacher Professional Education (PPG) students at the University of Islam Malang, class of 2024, in implementing literary learning in the secondary school curriculum. This study employed a descriptive-comparative survey design with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire covering seven readiness indicators and analyzed using descriptive-comparative analysis based on frequency and proportion. This approach was chosen to map the response patterns in depth to a specific target group without generalizing the population broadly. The results indicated differences in responses between male and female students regarding the “Literature in the Curriculum” policy, particularly in terms of policy knowledge, information sources, and implementation readiness. Male students tended to have more consistent information exposure, while female students showed wider internal variation. Nonetheless, most respondents from both groups felt the need for additional training and resources. Further research is recommended to design more targeted training and provide comprehensive literary materials to narrow the gap in understanding and readiness between female and male teachers in implementing the Literature-in-the-Curriculum program. Abstrak Kebijakan sastra masuk kurikulum yang diluncurkan Kementerian Pendidikan pada tahun 2024 menimbulkan pertanyaan apakah guru prajabatan siap menerapkan kebijakan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi pengaruh gender terhadap kesiapan mahasiswa Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan Bahasa Indonesia Universitas Islam Malang angkatan 2024 dalam mengimplementasikan pembelajaran sastra pada kurikulum sekolah menengah. Penelitian mengguna…
creator: Ari Ambarwati
creator: Khoirul Muttaqin
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 217
ending page: 231
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4924.217-231

Analisis Semantik dalam Proses Penerjemahan Teks Naratif Bahasa Makassar ke Bahasa Indonesia Menggunakan Kecerdasan Buatan
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description: The use of artificial intelligence in regional language translation is increasing, but still leaves a fundamental problem whether the system's ability to capture the equivalence of meaning, semantic nuances, and cultural values inherent in the source language, especially Makassarese, therefore this study aims to identify forms of semantic equivalence, describe semantic shifts, and identify comparative forms of translation that are appropriate to the semantic context of Indonesian and the results of artificial intelligence translations. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a content analysis method. The findings show that artificial intelligence translation produces two forms of semantic equivalence, namely formal equivalence and dynamic equivalence, dominated by formal equivalence in morpheme units, words, phrases, and clauses that maintain the structure and lexical meaning of the source language. Dynamic equivalence is found in text segments that emphasize the acceptability of meaning and communicative function in the target language. In addition, semantic shifts are found in the form of level shifts and category shifts that include changes in structure, word classes, and linguistic units. This shift reflects an adaptation of the linguistic system, not a distortion of meaning. The comparison results indicate that Gemini's translation generally has a high level of semantic accuracy and is able to represent the cultural values of the Makassar language, although a small number of semantic inconsistencies were still found. Abstrak Pemanfaatan kecerdasan buatan dalam penerjemahan bahasa daerah semakin meningkat, namun masih menyisakan permasalahan mendasar apakah kemampuan sistem bisa menangkap kesepadanan makna, nuansa semantik, dan nilai budaya yang melekat pada bahasa sumber, khususnya bahasa Makassar, oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi bentuk kesepadanan semantik, menguraikan pergeseran semantik, dan mengidentifikasi p…
creator: Ummul Nurul Syuhada
creator: Kembong Daeng
creator: Syamsudduha Syamsudduha
creator: Usman Usman
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 232
ending page: 246
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4952.232-246

Preserving The Majapahit Cultural Heritage in Trowulan Through Innovative Indonesian Language Teaching Materials
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description: This study aims to develop digital Indonesian language teaching materials incorporating Majapahit culture in Trowulan to strengthen junior high school students’ cultural literacy and character development. The study employed a Research and Development method using the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The research subjects included Indonesian language teachers, junior high school students, and expert validators consisting of media experts and language/content experts. The research data comprised teacher and student needs analysis data, expert validation data, practicality test data, and effectiveness data. Data were collected through questionnaires, test, and validation sheets. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, while qualitative data were analyzed descriptively to support interpretation. The results indicate that the developed digital teaching materials are valid based on expert evaluation and fall within the practical to very practical categories according to teacher and student responses. The materials demonstrate strengths in content relevance, ease of use, clarity of presentation, and integration of cultural values. Students also showed positive responses in terms of visual attractiveness, comprehension, and perceived usefulness. These findings suggest that integrating Majapahit culture into digital teaching materials supports contextual and meaningful Indonesian language learning. Therefore, the developed materials are feasible and effective as an alternative resource for culture-based learning aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan materi ajar bahasa Indonesia digital yang menggabungkan budaya Majapahit di Trowulan untuk memperkuat literasi budaya dan pengembangan karakter siswa SMP. Penelitian menggunakan metode Penelitian dan Pengembangan menggunakan model 4D (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). Subjek penelitian meliputi guru bahasa Indonesia, siswa SMP, dan validator ahl…
creator: Nurul Kholifah
creator: Sri Wahyuni
creator: Abdul Rani
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 247
ending page: 264
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4947.247-264

English Job Interview Analysis in the Hospitality Industry: Human Resource Professionals’ Prefer-ences
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description: A job interview is a significant factor in the recruiting and selection process, particularly in the hospitality sector, where English is widely spoken. Despite their importance, there are only a few empirical research works dedicated to English job interviews in the hospitality environment. This study aims to examine the nature of job interviews in the hospitality industry based on human resource (HR) practitioners in terms of interview preparation, interview types, interview type questions, evaluation of the candidates, and interview etiquette. A qualitative research strategy was employed with 20 HR professionals in Bali through a validated questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The findings show structured interviews are the most preferred type of interviews, followed by unstructured and behavioural interviews, respectively. Some of the most significant measured competencies are problem-solving, leadership, interpersonal, adaptability, and personal qualities. In addition to that, HR professionals emphasize professional interview etiquette, which involves punctuality, good appearance, attitude, and honesty. This study concludes that interviews are to be combined with other selection methods, which will lead to a more profound assessment of the applicants. These findings are applicable to the English for Specific Purposes (ESP), particularly in developing English job interview instructional materials for hospitality students. Abstrak Wawancara kerja merupakan faktor penting dalam proses rekrutmen dan seleksi, terutama di sektor hospitality di mana bahasa Inggris banyak digunakan. Meskipun penting, hanya sedikit penelitian empiris yang fokus pada wawancara kerja dalam bahasa Inggris di lingkungan perhotelan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis wawancara kerja di industri perhotelan berdasarkan persepsi praktisi sumber daya manusia (SDM) dalam hal persiapan wawancara, jenis wawancara, pertanyaan dalam wawancara, evaluasi calon, dan etika wawancara. Strategi…
creator: Putu Ayu Prabawati Sudana
creator: Made Aryawan Adijaya
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date: 2026-06-19
publication date: 2026-06-19
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 265
ending page: 279
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4954.265-279

Interdependent Cultural and Postcolonial Readings of Violence in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart
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description: Existing scholarship on Things Fall Apart tends to examine indigenous and colonial forms of violence as separate analytical domains, leaving their interconnections underexplored. This study aims to analyze how domestic, ritual, ideological, and structural forms of violence operate as an interdependent system within the novel. Employing a descriptive–interpretive qualitative approach, the study draws on 42 purposively selected textual excerpts from the 2000 edition of the novel. Data were collected through textual documentation and analyzed using close reading and thematic coding informed by postcolonial and gender theory. The findings reveal that violence in the novel operates as a recursive and multi-layered system. Internally sanctioned forms of violence, particularly patriarchal control and culturally legitimized practices, sustain social order while simultaneously generating structural vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are subsequently exploited by colonial forces through ideological delegitimization and institutional domination, indicating a shift from physical toward epistemic and symbolic forms of violence. Acts of resistance, although grounded in indigenous moral logic, produce ambivalent outcomes by restoring symbolic authority while provoking intensified repression. These results demonstrate that violence in Things Fall Apart functions as a cyclical and mutually reinforcing process across personal, cultural, and political domains. The study contributes by offering an integrated analytical framework that bridges postcolonial and gender perspectives, while highlighting the novel’s relevance for understanding cultural resilience, identity reconstruction, and the ethical complexities of resistance in postcolonial contexts. Abstrak Kajian-kajian sebelumnya pada Things Fall Apart cenderung meneliti bentuk-bentuk kekerasan pribumi dan kolonial sebagai domain analitis yang terpisah, sehingga keterkaitannya kurang dieksplorasi. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengan…
creator: Doni Efrizah
creator: Purwarno Purwarno
creator: Indah Sari
creator: Nurbaiti Ali
creator: Eka Surya Fitriani
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-20
publication date: 2026-06-20
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 280
ending page: 293
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4961.280-293

Dwiaksara Latin-Lontara dalam Lanskap Linguistik Sidenreng Rappang
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description: This study analyzes the phenomenon of dual-script use, actors, and functions of the Linguistic Landscape (LL) on street signs in Sidenreng Rappang Regency. A qualitative descriptive method was employed with 200 public space language signs collected through direct observation, field photography, and systematic documentation in October–November 2025. Data were analyzed using data reduction, classification, presentation, and conclusion-drawing techniques within a sociolinguistic-semiotic framework. The results show that of 200 LL signs, 120 (60%) use monolingual Latin, 40 (20%) use monolingual Lontara, and 40 (20%) use dual-script (Latin–Lontara). The main LL actors are public authorities (top-down), consistently implementing language policies to preserve the Bugis script. The functions of the Lontara script include symbolic (marker of Bugis ethnic identity), historical aesthetic (cultural memory reinforcement), and educational (script revitalization). These findings demonstrate that regional visual policy is the primary determinant of local script representation in Indonesian urban linguistic landscapes. Abstrak Penelitian ini menganalisis fenomena dwiaksara, pelaku, dan fungsi Lanskap Linguistik (LL) pada papan nama jalan di Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang. Metode deskriptif kualitatif digunakan dengan sumber data berupa 200 tanda bahasa di ruang publik yang dikumpulkan melalui observasi langsung, fotografi lapangan, dan dokumentasi sistematis pada bulan Oktober–November 2025. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi, klasifikasi, penyajian, dan penarikan kesimpulan dengan kerangka semiotik sosiolinguistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari 200 data LL, sebanyak 120 data (60%) menggunakan Latin monolingual, 40 data (20%) menggunakan Lontara monolingual, dan 40 data (20%) menggunakan dwiaksara (Latin–Lontara). Pelaku utama LL adalah otoritas publik (top-down) yang secara konsisten mengimplementasikan kebijakan bahasa untuk pemertahanan aksara Bugis. Fungsi aksara Lontara mel…
creator: Erlita Erlita
creator: Mantasiah Mantasiah
creator: Juanda Juanda
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-20
publication date: 2026-06-20
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 294
ending page: 302
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4963.294-302

Kematian dan Politik Ingatan dalam Novel Laut Bercerita Karya Leila S. Chudori: Thanatologi Sastra Herman Feife
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description: This study aims to describe the function of death in Leila S. Chudori’s novel Laut Bercerita as an instrument of power and a medium of resistance against historical erasure. This research employs a descriptive-interpretative qualitative approach. The data consist of words, phrases, sentences, dialogues, and narratives in Laut Bercerita that represent death, grief, political violence, and collective memory. The data source is Leila S. Chudori’s novel Laut Bercerita, published by Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia in 2017. The data were collected through library research, close reading, and note-taking techniques. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data display, data interpretation, and conclusion drawing by applying Herman Feifel’s thanatological framework and the concept of memory politics. The findings show that death in Laut Bercerita is not positioned as an individual event, but as a political practice that erases traces of resistance and produces historical emptiness. Awareness of death triggers the existential transformation of characters, particularly the shift from personal grief to moral and historical consciousness. In addition, the deaths of activists shape the politics of memory and collective trauma, which are manifested through narratives, rituals, and actions of families and civil society communities. These findings affirm the role of literature as a space for articulating memory and resisting historical erasure. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan fungsi kematian dalam novel Laut Bercerita karya Leila S. Chudori sebagai instrumen kekuasaan dan medium resistensi terhadap pelupaan sejarah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif-interpretatif. Data penelitian berupa kata, frasa, kalimat, dialog, dan narasi dalam novel Laut Bercerita yang merepresentasikan kematian, duka, kekerasan politik, dan ingatan kolektif. Sumber data penelitian adalah novel Laut Bercerita karya Leila S. Chudori yang diterbitkan oleh Kepustaka…
creator: Kusnaeni Kusnaeni
creator: Yeti Mulyati
creator: Halimah Halimah
creator: Rosita Rahma
creator: Khaerudin Kurniawan
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-20
publication date: 2026-06-20
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 303
ending page: 314
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4926.303-314

Dampak Penggunaan Teknologi Artificial Intelligence (Ai) terhadap Perilaku Belajar di Perguruan Tinggi
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description: The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has brought significant changes to learning in higher education, particularly in how students acquire information and complete academic tasks. The increasing intensity of AI usage has the potential to influence students’ learning behavior. This study aims to examine the effect of AI usage on students’ learning behavior in higher education using a mixed-method approach. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires administered to 104 students from various public and private universities in South Sulawesi using purposive sampling techniques. Meanwhile, qualitative data in the form of open-ended responses were analyzed using content analysis to identify diction patterns reflecting cognitive and affective engagement. The research instrument was tested for content validity, empirical validity, and reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The prerequisite test results indicated that the data did not meet the assumption of linearity; therefore, hypothesis testing was conducted using Spearman Rank correlation. The findings reveal a significant effect of AI usage on students’ learning behavior, with a significance value of 0.00 (p ≤ 0.05). In addition, variations in students’ levels of dependence on AI were identified, ranging from low to high, each having different impacts on the learning process. These results emphasize the importance of using AI wisely to support learning independence and strengthen students’ critical thinking skills. Abstrak Perkembangan teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam pembelajaran di pendidikan tinggi, khususnya dalam cara mahasiswa memperoleh informasi dan menyelesaikan tugas akademik. Intensitas penggunaan AI yang semakin meningkat berpotensi memengaruhi perilaku belajar mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji pengaruh penggunaan AI terhadap perilaku belajar mahasiswa di perguruan tinggi dengan…
creator: Nisma Nisma
creator: Ramly Ramly
creator: Ambo Dalle
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license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-20
publication date: 2026-06-20
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 315
ending page: 328
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4953.315-328

Bahasa Indonesia di SMP Sulawesi Selatan dalam Perspektif Culturally Responsive Teaching Ber-muatan Nilai Kearifan Lokal Bugis
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description: This study aims to describe and analyze Indonesian language learning in junior high schools in South Sulawesi from a Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) perspective incorporating Bugis local wisdom. The study employed a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of instructional documents. Data analysis was conducted interactively through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Indonesian language learning has reflected CRT principles; however, its implementation remains partial and lacks systematic planning. The integration of Bugis local wisdom values, such as sipakatau (mutual respect), lempu’ (honesty), getteng (steadfastness), and siri’ na pacce (sense of shame and social empathy), is evident in instructional materials, speaking activities, and culturally grounded language practices emphasizing politeness and communicative ethics. CRT-based learning incorporating local culture enhances students’ engagement, comprehension, confidence, and positive attitudes toward learning. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening teachers’ competencies and developing culturally based instructional materials to promote meaningful, contextual, and sustainable learning. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SMP Sulawesi Selatan dari perspektif Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) yang bermuatan nilai kearifan lokal Bugis. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif-analitis. Data diperoleh melalui observasi pembelajaran, wawancara dengan guru dan peserta didik, serta analisis dokumen pembelajaran. Analisis data dilakukan secara interaktif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia telah mengarah pada prinsip CRT, namun implementasinya masih bersi…
creator: M. Fachmy Achdan Kadir
creator: Anwar Efendi
creator: Hartono Hartono
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-23
publication date: 2026-06-23
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 329
ending page: 341
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4945.329-341

TRANSFORMASI PEMBELAJARAN SASTRA MELALUI MODEL DEEP LEARNING DAN PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING BERBANTUAN PLATFORM DIGITAL DI SMK DISTRIK AILEU
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description: This study aims to analyze the transformation of literature learning through the implementation of Deep Learning and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models integrated with digital platforms among vocational high school students in the Aileu District, Timor-Leste. The development of educational technology opens opportunities for literature learning that no longer focuses on memorization but rather on deep understanding. The deep learning approach is used to encourage analysis, reflection, and critical interpretation of literary texts, while PBL presents authentic problem-based learning through collaboration and active discussion. This study employs a quasi-experimental method with two groups, namely an experimental class that applies Deep Learning–PBL assisted by digital platforms and a control class using conventional methods. The research instruments include a literary comprehension test, student participation observation sheets, and a questionnaire on perceptions of technology utilization. The results show a significant improvement in literary analysis skills, learning engagement, and interpretive creativity of students in the experimental class compared to the control class (p < 0.05), with moderate to high effect sizes. The use of digital platforms also strengthens the learning experience through multimedia, online collaboration, and rapid feedback. This study concludes that the integration of deep learning, PBL, and digital technology is effective in transforming literature learning into a more profound, interactive, and relevant practice for 21st-century education
creator: Baptista Mendoca
creator: Amril Amir
creator: Diky Saputra Hutabalian
creator: Iwan Sugiyanto
creator: Fransiska Marta Sari
creator: Shafiyyah Ambarah
creator: Hilda Hanifah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-08
publication date: 2026-06-08
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 342
ending page: 348
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v37i1.4966.210-216

STEM–LITERACY INTEGRATION: MEMBANGUN PEMAHAMAN NARATIF DAN MATEMATIS MELALUI PLATFORM PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL
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description: The integration of literacy and numeracy has become a crucial priority in modern education in response to the increasing role of digital technology in learning. The need for an approach that connects narrative comprehension with mathematical reasoning has driven the development of the STEM– Literacy Integration model. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the model, which is characterized by the use of contextual mathematical narratives, cross-disciplinary problem solving, multimodal digital representations, and adaptive learning pathways that link language comprehension with numerical reasoning. The model was implemented through a digital learning platform to strengthen students’ reading comprehension and numeracy skills. The study employed a mixed methods approach with a quasi-experimental design involving 120 junior high school students in Surabaya, who were divided into experimental and control groups. Quantitative data were obtained through narrative literacy tests and numeracy assessments, while qualitative data were collected through interviews, observations of digital learning activities, and learning analytics. The results showed a significant improvement in reading comprehension and numeracy performance in the experimental group (p < 0.05). Thematic analysis revealed that the integration of mathematical storytelling, interactive simulations, visual–verbal reinforcement, and real-world STEM contexts strengthened the cognitive connection between language and mathematical concepts. This study concludes that the STEM– Literacy Integration model is effective in simultaneously enhancing literacy and numeracy in the digital era.
creator: Nensy Megawati Simanjuntak
creator: Sulis Janu Hartati
creator: Sumartono Sumartono
creator: Herlina Simangunsong
creator: Dedi Setyawan
creator: Suhartawan Budianto
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-08
publication date: 2026-06-08
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 349
ending page: 356
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v37i1.4970.225-232

STRATEGI KEBAHASAAN DALAM PROGRAM BIMBINGAN REMAJA USIA SEKOLAH (BRUS) UNTUK MEMBENTUK SIKAP REMAJA TERHADAP HUBUNGAN PRANIKAH
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description: This study is motivated by the increasing phenomenon of premarital relationships among adolescents and the limited number of studies that position language as a primary factor in shaping attitudes. This study aims to describe the linguistic strategies employed in the School-Age Youth Guidance Program (BRUS) in shaping adolescents’ attitudes toward premarital relationships. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with frameworks from pragmatics, Systemic Functional Linguistics, and Critical Discourse Analysis. The data consist of facilitator utterances, participant responses, and BRUS module texts, which are collected through observation, documentation, and transcription, and then analyzed through data reduction, coding, and thematic interpretation. The results of this study indicate that the linguistic strategies in BRUS are dominated by directive speech acts, the use of modality such as must, should, have the right to, and can, as well as evaluative and preventive diction such as self control, risk, and responsibility. The results of this study also show that language in BRUS is not neutral, but functions to direct, legitimize, and reframe premarital relationships as risky behavior that should be avoided. In addition, adolescent responses demonstrate the internalization of values through expressions of understanding, assertiveness, caution, and future orientation. The implications of this study confirm that linguistic strategies play a strategic role in shaping adolescents’ attitudes persuasively without generating resistance, thus BRUS can be understood as an effective linguistic practice in constructing values and guiding adolescents’ decision making.
creator: ernawati ernawati
creator: Intan Rahmawati
creator: Dhiah Al Uyun
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-07-15
publication date: 2026-07-15
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 357
ending page: 368
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v37i1.4991.259-274

Kuasa Simbolik Perspektif Pierre Bourdieu dalam Pembelajaran Sastra Perguruan Tinggi
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description: The development of literature learning in higher education cannot be separated from the influence of aesthetic ideology that shapes how students understand and write literary works. This study examines symbolic power from Pierre Bourdieu’s perspective in literature learning at the university level. The research problem focuses on the internalization of universal humanist literature in students’ poetry through literature instruction. This study aims to describe the forms of symbolic power that influence the themes, diction, and language styles of students’ poetry. The method employed is descriptive qualitative, with data consisting of 30 student poems from poetry appreciation and poetry studies courses. The data were analyzed using Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of symbolic power through thematic analysis, word choice, and language style. The findings reveal that literature learning in higher education tends to internalize the aesthetics of universal humanist literature among students. Of the 30 poems analyzed, most demonstrate uniformity in themes, poetic diction, and the use of language styles that represent the dominance of legitimate aesthetics. This condition indicates the presence of symbolic power in literature learning that shapes students’ perceptions of poetic standards. This study recommends a literature learning approach that is more open to the diversity of students’ social experiences and habitus so that literary creativity can develop more authentically. Abstrak Perkembangan pembelajaran sastra di perguruan tinggi tidak terlepas dari pengaruh ideologi estetika yang membentuk cara mahasiswa memahami dan menulis karya sastra. Penelitian ini membahas kuasa simbolik perspektif Pierre Bourdieu dalam pembelajaran sastra di perguruan tinggi. Permasalahan penelitian difokuskan pada internalisasi sastra humanis universal dalam puisi mahasiswa melalui pembelajaran sastra. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan bentuk kuasa simbolik yang memengaruhi tema, diksi, dan …
creator: Panji Kuncoro Hadi
creator: Bambang Eko Hari Cahyono
creator: Dwi Rohman Soleh
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-23
publication date: 2026-06-23
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 369
ending page: 381
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4930.342-354

Transformasi Nilai Siri' Na Pacce dalam Sastra Digital: Kritik Sastra Interdisipliner
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description: This study aims to analyze the representation and transformation of Siri’ na Pacce values in digital literature through the perspective of interdisciplinary literary criticism. The research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach because the object of study consists of digital literary texts containing cultural representation, social identity, and meaning transformation within digital media contexts. The research data comprise 12 digital literary texts, including digital short stories, online poetry, and literary narratives on social media platforms published between 2020 and 2025. Data collection techniques were conducted through documentation studies and digital tracing using keywords related to Siri’ na Pacce, digital literature, and Bugis-Makassar culture. Data analysis employed content analysis, social semiotics, and hermeneutic interpretation by integrating perspectives from literary studies, cultural studies, and digital media. The findings reveal that Siri’ na Pacce values continue to be represented in digital literature, although they experience transformations in meaning due to the influence of digital culture and social media. The value of siri’, which traditionally emphasized collective honor, shifts toward representations of personal identity and digital existence, while pacce transforms from direct social solidarity into virtual empathy expressed through online interactions. In addition, digital literature presents cultural representations that are more multimodal, interactive, and contextual than conventional literature. This study demonstrates that local wisdom is dynamic and adaptable to technological developments. Therefore, digital literature functions not only as a medium of contemporary literary expression but also as a space for reinterpretation and preservation of local cultural identity in a global society. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis representasi dan transformasi nilai Siri’ na Pacce dalam …
creator: Maria Ulviani
creator: Siti Suwadah Rimang
creator: Haslinda Haslinda
creator: Ruhaliah Ruhaliah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-23
publication date: 2026-06-23
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 382
ending page: 393
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4995.355-366

Learning Theology by using Meurukon as The Media
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description: Meurukon is a well-known Islamic art in an Acehnese society that live in the northernmost of Sumatera Island, Indonesia. Very little research has raised meurukon as the research subject to analyze its theological elements. This study aims at describing the theology in Meurukon and the use of Meurukon as a medium for learning theology. This qualitative research gathered data by collecting Meurukon manuscripts from Rahman (2010) and Huda (2018), and interviewing eight informants. The results showed that the main theological issues discussed in Meurukon are the nature of religion and the nature of God, faith, Islam, classification of Allah’s 20 attributes, faith in angels, doomsday sign, the foundation of prayer, and the Apostle's command. The analysis has also found that Meurukon as a medium for learning theology is used through compulsory activities in pesantren (Islamic boarding schools), extracurricular activities in schools, routine activities in celebrating religious holidays, competitions between villages, districts, and cities, broadcasts on television media, rice harvest parties, and teaching materials or courses at literary and art universities. Abstrak Meurukon merupakan salah satu kesenian Islam yang dikenal luas dalam masyarakat Aceh yang mendiami wilayah paling utara Pulau Sumatra, Indonesia. Sangat sedikit penelitian yang mengangkat meurukon sebagai objek kajian untuk menganalisis unsur-unsur teologis yang terkandung di dalamnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan aspek-aspek teologi dalam meurukon serta pemanfaatan meurukon sebagai media pembelajaran teologi. Penelitian kualitatif ini mengumpulkan data melalui pengkajian naskah-naskah meurukon yang dihimpun oleh Rahman (2010) dan Huda (2018), serta wawancara dengan delapan informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persoalan-persoalan teologis utama yang dibahas dalam meurukon meliputi hakikat agama dan hakikat Tuhan, iman, Islam, klasifikasi dua puluh sifat Allah, iman kepada malaikat, ta…
creator: Mohd. Harun
creator: Siti Sarah Fitriani
creator: Nurrahmah Nurrahmah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aksara http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0
date: 2026-06-23
publication date: 2026-06-23
volume: 38
number: 1
starting page: 394
ending page: 409
doi: 10.29255/aksara.v38i1.4939.367-382