The study of mother tongue is becoming increasingly important in understanding the dynamics of language's relationship to cultural identity, cognition, and society. Mother tongue, as the first language learned from infancy, not only influences the way individuals communicate, but also shapes the way they think and see the world. In the context of globalization which is...
This study examines how comic reading enhances mental health and English language skills by exploring its role in stress reduction, emotional well-being, and language acquisition. It focuses on the dual benefits comics offer as therapeutic tools for emotional processing and as effective resources for improving vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural understanding in English...
Hinduism is considered the oldest religion in the world, predating even the Vedic civilization. Unlike other major religions with a specific founder—such as Prophet Muhammad for Islam or Jesus Christ for Christianity—Hinduism has no singular originator. Instead, it is often referred to as Sanatana Dharma, meaning "eternal religion." This study aims to explore the historical...
This study investigates the self-perceived impact of screen use on language skills among university students across four disciplines: business, technology, healthcare, and humanity and languages. Quantitative analysis revealed significant differences in perceived impact, with healthcare students reporting the highest levels of benefit, followed by humanity and languages, business...
This study explores the core themes of friendship, family, and love in the South Korean television drama Reply 1988. As part of the acclaimed “Reply” series, Reply 1988 revisits the late 1980s in a Seoul neighbourhood, presenting deeply personal and social dynamics through the everyday lives of five families. The objective of this research is to analyse how the drama portrays...
This study aims to examine the relationship between ethnicity and educational attainment in Indonesia, specifically focusing on the Batak, Minangkabau, and Javanese communities. By analysing the factors contributing to their educational success, the research seeks to highlight the role of cultural values, historical context, and socio-economic factors in shaping the academic...
Against the backdrop of 1960s Japan, Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood examines the complex dynamics of broken relationships, emotional alienation, and existential crises. This article focuses at how the protagonists in the novel—Toru Watanabe, Naoko, Midori, Reiko, Nagasawa and Hatsumi manage their relationships while confronting personal traumas, identity crises, and...
This study explores the critical role of traditional foods in shaping the social and cultural identity of Indonesian society, with a focus on strategies for their preservation amidst modern challenges. The primary objective is to examine the interconnection between traditional foods and cultural practices, analysing their symbolic meanings and the threats posed by globalization...
This article explores the intricate dynamics of cultural imperialism as it pertains to the Nigerian music scene, which has become increasingly prominent on the global stage. Initially dominated by Western influences, Nigeria's musical landscape faces a transformative moment, characterized by the emergence of Afrobeat, Afropop, and other indigenous genres that blend traditional...
Every language has its own uniqueness, sometimes making it challenging for speakers of one language to learn another. This research aims to describe the differences in form and meaning of reduplication between Madurese and Minangkabau languages. It is a qualitative descriptive study. The research data consists of reduplicated words in Madurese and Minangkabau sourced from...
This study examines the Balti folktale “Choqpa Bursting Shargo” through a feminist lens, focusing on the representation of female characters and their societal roles. The research aims to explore gender roles, major themes, and the portrayal of patriarchal structures in the narrative. It highlights the elements of oppression and the marginalization of women in a male-dominated...
Adverbs play a crucial role in language by providing additional information about various elements of a sentence such as verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, prepositional phrases, subordinate clauses, and even complete sentences. Very little attention has been given to usage-based approach to parts of speech, particularly the use of adverbs in different dialects, this study...
This study aims to analyse the language structure and social relations in religious lecturers' speeches to street food vendors from a pragmatic and sociolinguistic perspective. This qualitative study employed direct observation and audio recording of religious lecturers' speeches to street food vendors. The collected data were then analysed using pragmatic and sociolinguistic...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity for the education sector, particularly in higher education, to reconsider how they adapt to the post pandemic era. However, several challenges emerge, particularly regarding the communication between teachers and students. This study was undertaken to find out how teachers communicate with students and the communication...
This study explores the impact of social media on promoting socio-cultural issues in Nigeria. Using a qualitative research approach, the study analyzes the role of social media in amplifying cultural trends, preserving and promoting cultural heritage, facilitating global engagement with Nigerian cultural events, and promoting positive socio-cultural change. The study also...
The rise of citizen journalism has transformed the media landscape, posing significant challenges to traditional news objectivity. This study aims to investigate the impact of citizen journalism on news objectivity by exploring issues, challenges, and potential solutions. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines qualitative content analysis of citizen-generated...
This paper explores the connection between gender, genre, and work space through Bhojpuri work songs. These songs are an important cultural and social memory of the Bhojpuri society, representing the experiences, ideologies, and way of life of individuals. The performance of these songs is gendered, with men performing them in outside spaces and women performing them within...
This research investigates the impediments faced by Nigerian journalists in upholding press freedom. Employing a mixed-methods approach that incorporates scholarly literature, legal documents, and media reports, the study identifies both legal and extra-legal challenges journalists encounter. Hinge on Libertarian Media Theory, these challenges include restrictive legislation...
This study explores the morphological process in the Javanese language where numerical phrases are transformed into verbs through the addition of the prefix "N-." This process is not only a linguistic phenomenon but also deeply rooted in Javanese culture and socio-religious practices. The urgency of this study lies in documenting and analysing how these transformations reflect...
The study investigates public comments and reactions on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, focusing on the mixed responses generated on Twitter. The aim is to explore how the late monarch’s life, reign, and legacy are perceived and discussed, considering both truth and misinformation. Drawing from Agenda Setting and Framing theories, the research examines select public comments...
This study explores the role of language and communication in English literature, focusing on how words influence meaning, shape perspectives, and express cultural values. The primary objectives are to analyze the communicative power of language in selected literary works, examining how stylistic and rhetorical devices are employed to evoke emotions, construct identities, and...
As a well-known poet, Rupi Kaur has written several poems which attract worldwide accolades. The present study explores several important aspects of her selected poems, such as feminism, humor, and irony. It was conducted qualitatively. In this case, the researchers acted to analyze and collected the data consecutively. The findings indicated that the concepts of feminism...
This study sought to analyse ethical concerns of social media in Nigeria. The theoretical framework adopted is the Source Credibility Theory. The study employed Critical Discourse Analysis. The population of the study consisted of the top four (4) social networking sites in Nigeria. Out of these, Twitter was purposively selected for its widespread use for youth activism...
This paper examines the interface between quality technical education and technological advancement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of education provided as regard technical education in relationship to technological advancement in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was a survey. The study was carried out in three public technical colleges in...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by an English teacher and the strategies to solve the challenges in teaching English in a rural area, namely Sebangki. This narrative study used interview with an English teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Sebangki. The results of this study indicated that there are two main themes of challenges faced by teacher including the...