Diglosia: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya

Leksikon nelayan Karangsong sebagai identitas bahasa masyarakat pesisir Indramayu: Kajian etnolinguistik

Moh. Fajrul Alfien — 2026-01-16

Karangsong is the largest fishing village in Indramayu. The Karangsong community, dominated by fishermen, has a distinctive linguistic identity reflected in the lexicon of maritime activities understood only by the local coastal people. Therefore, it is important to explore this lexicon as an effort to document the linguistic wealth of the Indramayu coastal community. This study aims to: (1) describe the linguistic situation of the Karangsong community; (2) identify the lexicon of fish names, fishing transportation, ship parts, fishing equipment, and fishing activities; and (3) explore the cultural portrait of the Karangsong community. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnolinguistic approach. The data consist of the linguistic activities of the Karangsong coastal community collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and questionnaires involving captains, boat builders, fishermen, and local residents. The results show that: (1) the Karangsong community has a wide variety of marine lexicon understood only by Indramayu’s coastal people; (2) this lexicon appears in the naming of fish, boats, boat parts, fishing tools, and activities; and (3) besides distinctive linguistic characteristics, the Karangsong community also holds beliefs, traditions, and folklore that shape their cultural identity.

Representation of Indonesian social and cultural ideology in the book Sahabatku Indonesia BIPA 2: A critical linguistic study

Helmi Muzaki — 2026-01-17

This study aims to describe how Indonesian social and cultural ideologies are linguistically represented in the Sahabatku Indonesia BIPA 2 textbook through a Critical Linguistics perspective. The ideological dimension in textbooks, particularly how social, moral, and national values are constructed through language choices, has rarely been studied in depth, necessitating an analysis capable of uncovering the role of language as a means of representing symbolic power in textbooks. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the Critical Linguistics analytical framework developed by Fowler. Data were obtained from reading texts, dialogues, and exercises in each learning unit and then analyzed at three levels: lexical choice, syntactic structure, and ideological discourse forms. The results show that this textbook consistently represents national values such as mutual cooperation, social harmony, cleanliness, modernity, and cultural nationalism. These values are conveyed through evaluative vocabulary choices, simple declarative and imperative sentences, and narratives that frame Indonesia as a developed, harmonious, and morally sound nation. This finding confirms that BIPA textbooks play a dual role: as a pedagogical tool and a cultural diplomacy tool that strengthens Indonesia’s image in the eyes of the international community.

“Lir-ilir”: Potential internalization of Javanese cultural values in BIPA materials through Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis

Nova Diadara — 2026-02-15

This study aims to identify the potential of integrating local culture in BIPA materialss through semiotic analysis of the song “Lir-ilir.” Using qualitative descriptive methods and Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis, the song lyrics were examined in this study. This study showed that denotatively, the song “Lir-ilir” describes rural life. Connotatively, the song is an invitation to improve attitude. Mythologically, the song shows the integration of social, cultural, and religious aspects. The song “Lir-ilir” has cultural values that can be internalized in BIPA materials by studying vocabulary, listening, singing, reading the meaning, and transforming the song “Lir-ilir.” This study contributes to the potential internationalization of Indonesian language through a culture-based approach. The research novelties of this study lie in analyzing the semiotics contained in the song “Lir-ilir” and identifying its potential in BIPA materials as a process of internationalizing Indonesian language and culture. The results of this analysis and potential identification are part of the process of internationalizing the Indonesian language and culture. BIPA course institutions and teachers can develop this teaching material design to enrich the reference of teaching materials and BIPA learning methods that meet the needs of BIPA learners.

Pembelajaran berbicara melalui podcast dengan metode ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) untuk siswa SMA di kota Bekasi

Sigit Widiyarto — 2026-02-15

The suboptimal speaking proficiency among eleventh-grade students in Bekasi has prompted the development of novel instructional methods. Currently, only 36% of students can speak accurately and in accordance with linguistic rules. To address this, the present study explores the implementation of podcast-integrated lessons using the ESA (Engage, Study, Activate) framework and evaluates its effectiveness in enhancing student performance. Adopting an experimental approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 36 participants. Data were gathered through assessments conducted before and after the intervention, utilizing narrative material from the podcast “Jalan-jalan dan makan-makan di Palembang.” Analysis revealed a significant improvement, with mean scores rising from 48.39 in the pretest to 71.69 in the posttest (p = 0.000 via paired sample t-test). Furthermore, the N-Gain calculation yielded an average of 0.42, placing the improvement in the moderate category. These findings suggest that integrating podcasts with the ESA method not only effectively boosts speaking skills but also fosters greater student engagement and motivation, offering a valuable strategy for innovative language pedagogy at the high school level.

From Austen to DeepL: Women’s language translation in Sense and Sensibility

Dyah Raina Purwaningsih — 2026-02-15

This paper aims to analyze the translation of women’s language features in Jane Austen’s novel Sense and Sensibility. The study focuses on understanding how the unique linguistic characteristics of female characters in the novel are rendered in the target language both by the official translator and by DeepL.The researchers are interested in cutting open the translation resulted by those two different translators. The study considers both the linguistic and cultural aspects of the translations, aiming to identify any potential challenges faced by translators in conveying the subtleties of women’s language features. The research used qualitative methods. Close reading and textual analysis were employed to identify and examine instances of women’s language features in the original text. Theoretically, the findings of this research shed light on the strategies employed by both the human translator and the DeepL in rendering women’s the language features. It is empirically proven that emphatic stress, lexical hedges/fillers, and intensifier are the most frequently used features in the novel. As for the translation strategies, the official human translator tends to employ a wider range of translation strategies than the DeepL.

Makam Sitor Situmorang untuk Danau Toba: Kajian sastra pariwisata

Bertova Simanihuruk — 2026-02-15

This study aims to analyze the potential of Sitor Situmorang’s grave in Turpuk Sihotang Village, Samosir Regency, to increase tourist visits and length of stay at Lake Toba. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology, this field research collects primary data through interviews and observations, supported by secondary data sourced from journals, online news, and books. Data analysis is conducted using a literary tourism approach. The results shows that Sitor Situmorang’s grave has great potential to transform into a prominent literary and cultural tourism destination. However, to realize this potential, a comprehensive and integrated development strategy is needed. This includes building strategic partnerships with all relevant parties. Development should be oriented towards the concept of Integrated Literary Tourism by creating literary routes, thematic tour packages, cross-destination collaboration, and literary festival. Thus, the grave will not only become a pilgrimage site, but also a dynamic center for cultural heritage preservation and a driver of the local economy, ultimately leading to a significant increase in tourist visits and length of stay.

Political dimensions in four Indonesian women’s travel writings: Cultural resistance and ambivalent agency

Akmal Jaya — 2026-02-15

This study examines four Indonesian women’s travel narratives published between 2011 and 2014: The Naked Traveler One Year Round The World Trip (Trinity), The Jilbab Traveler (Asma Nadia), Perempuan Merah Putih (Nungky Irma Nurmala Pratikno), and London: Angel (Windry Ramadhina) through the concept of ambivalent agency by Ullah (2025) and Spivak’s (1994) notion of the double bind. This study reinterprets these contradictions not as conscious political strategies, but as symptoms of a complex, often complicit, negotiation with hegemonic power. The analysis reveals that agency in these texts is achieved through patterned accommodations to the very structures they critique: Trinity articulates agency through self-orientalizing mimicry that internalizes the tourist gaze; Nadia navigates the commodification of piety, transforming the jilbab into a neoliberal lifestyle brand; Nungky operates within the gendered constraints of State Ibuism, performing empowerment only within state-sanctioned nationalism; and Ramadhina utilizes intimate relationality to manage the anxiety of the unhomely. The study concludes that Indonesian women’s travel writing is less a site of pure resistance than a space of ambivalence, where the postcolonial subject must inhabit conflicting norms, simultaneously resisting and reproducing patriarchal and capitalist logics to achieve mobility.

The role of multi-stakeholders in the preservation of the Javanese language: Synergy between pawiyatan permadani, universities, and the regency government

Muhtar Sofwan Hidayat — 2026-02-15

This study aims to (1) describe the multi-sector contribution to efforts to preserve the Javanese language in Wonosobo Regency, (2) identify inhibiting and supporting factors, and (3) describe strategies to increase the use of Javanese among the younger generation. This research method employs a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study design. Data collection through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The research location is Wonosobo Regency, with respondents from the Permadani Pawiyatan Institute, the Tourism Office, and UNSIQ. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with the help of the NVivo application. This study shows that the preservation of the Javanese language in Wonosobo is the result of a multi-sector collaboration. Permadani plays a role in both the practical and cultural aspects. The local government provides regulatory support and resources, while UNSIQ strengthens the academic aspect. Inhibiting factors: the lack of binding regulations, low motivation of the younger generation, and the dominance of the Indonesian language. Supporting factors: the commitment of related institutions, local policy support, and the role of higher education. The synergy of the three sectors is expected to ensure that the Javanese language remains a proud part of the younger generation’s identity in Wonosobo.

Melawan lewat bahasa: Ujaran performatif tokoh marginal dalam Pasung Jiwa dan Kerumunan Terakhir

Ayunda Nuril Chodiyah — 2026-02-23

The purpose of this study is to examine the utterances of marginalized characters in Okky Madasari’s Pasung Jiwa and Kerumunan Terakhir as performative acts containing resistance to dominant social structures. This research is a qualitative descriptive type with a feminist approach. The research data consists of narrative excerpts, monologues, and dialogues containing performative utterances. Data collection was carried out through intensive reading. The analysis focused on how these utterances form performative acts in the character’s social context, and function as discursive practices that reproduce or challenge norms of identity and power. The results of the study show that language is not merely an expression of personal experience, but a form of performative act that contains resistance to dominant social structures. The language in the characters’ utterances can be used as a means to restructure the social order. Through the concept of linguistic performativity by Austin and Butler, the language spoken by the characters is present as a tool for negotiating meaning and power. Language becomes a space of resistance that challenges the boundaries of social norms, challenges the truth claims conveyed by the majority, and invites readers to see reality from other perspectives that tend to be marginalized.

How do English for Nusantara textbooks represent identity and politeness to develop students’ sociolinguistic competence?

Farida Indri Wijayanti — 2026-02-25

This study examined how the English for Nusantara textbooks represent identity and politeness in fostering students’ sociolinguistic competence across multiple grade levels. Using a qualitative case study design with content analysis, the study analyzed 93 identity-related words and phrases from all texts and 208 politeness-related utterances drawn exclusively from scripted dialogues. The findings indicate that the textbooks promote national identity through the incorporation of local names, places, foods, address forms, and other cultural references into English discourse. In terms of politeness, the textbooks contain 19 bald-on-record, 170 positive politeness, 18 negative politeness, and 1 off-record strategy, with positive politeness emerging as the dominant strategy that fosters solidarity, approval, and cooperation in peer interactions. Overall, the findings demonstrate that the English for Nusantara textbooks represent learners’ sociolinguistic competence through language identity and politeness. However, this representation remains partial and requires further development to more comprehensively capture uniquely Indonesian identities and a broader range of politeness strategies. This highlights the need for more comprehensive cultural content and more varied interactional contexts, encompassing both formal and informal interactions that reflect authentic language use.

Arketipe tokoh utama dalam novel Unit Gaib Darurat karya Tim Kisah Tanah Jawa: Kajian psikologi Carl Jung

Khusnul Sri Ainunnisa — 2026-03-07

The personality of characters in literary works does not merely reflect social reality but also demonstrates the complex inner dynamics of human beings. Such complexity is evident in the main character of the novel Unit Gaib Darurat by the Tim Kisah Tanah Jawa, who exhibits various archetypes and personality-shaping factors. This study describes the archetypes of the main character as well as the factors influencing the structure of their personality. This research applies a descriptive qualitative method through an objective approach. The data consist of excerpts from the novel containing archetypes and personality-forming factors. The data analysis process includes stages of collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing, with validity testing conducted through theory and source triangulation. The results show 45 data points of archetypes, comprising Persona (11 data), Anima (8 data), Shadow (18 data), and Self (8 data). The Shadow is the most dominant archetype, depicting the character's dark side and inner burdens. Additionally, 33 data points of personality factors were found, with the environment being the dominant factor influencing the character's perspective and emotional responses. These findings confirm that the dynamics of a character's personality are formed through the interaction between psychological structures and life experiences within the narrative.

Dampak strategi membaca digital, dialogis, dan tradisional terhadap keterampilan bahasa, pemahaman cerita, dan penalaran kausal: Studi komparatif

Ria Candra Dewi — 2026-03-23

The purpose of this study was to investigate the comparative impact of three strategies, namely digital reading, dialogic reading, and traditional reading, on students' receptive and expressive language skills, story comprehension, and causal reasoning abilities. A quasi-experimental method was used involving 252 students aged 7—11 years. The instruments used were assessments of language skills, story comprehension, and causal reasoning. Descriptive data analysis and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used in this study. The research findings showed that language skills (receptive and expressive), story comprehension, and causal reasoning in the dialogic reading group showed the most significant improvement compared to the digital reading and traditional reading groups. Improvements in receptive language skills were seen in the ability to listen to stories critically and use new vocabulary. Improvements in story comprehension skills were seen in the level of plot understanding. Causal reasoning skills were seen in the ability to analyze causality between events in the story. Improvements in all skills occurred because the dialogic scaffolding (open, semi-open, and prompting questions) encouraged students to continue thinking critically and actively express their ideas.

Persepsi, praktik, dan kebutuhan guru terhadap pendekatan deep learning dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di sekolah menengah pertama

Maman Suryaman — 2026-03-23

This study aims to (1) map the actual conditions of learning and (2) describe the needs of teachers for the development of Indonesian language learning models based on the deep learning approach. The research design uses descriptive qualitative with sample selection using proportional stratified random sampling techniques for schools in Yogyakarta City. Data collection techniques through observation, questionnaire documents, and interviews. Furthermore, data analysis with (1) data condensation, (2) data presentation, and (3) drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were obtained: (1) current Indonesian language learning is still lacking in reading activities and faces challenges in the form of low student interest and involvement in reading activities. Teachers assess the need for efforts to increase motivation and reading comprehension through more interesting and contextual strategies. (2) Based on the needs analysis, learning tools need to be designed to: (a) improve critical and reflective thinking skills through meaningful reading activities, (b) optimize digital and multimodal media to strengthen motivation and reading comprehension, (c) Provide space for teachers as creative facilitators in adapting learning to student interests, and (d) foster reflective habits.

Dampak pelatihan literasi berbasis wacana dan praktik budaya lokal terhadap keterampilan membaca dan keterampilan hidup masyarakat

Indah Nurmahanani — 2026-03-23

The majority of people in remote areas have low literacy levels that hinder their employment, so literacy training for adults is needed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of reading literacy training based on texts and local cultural practices on the community’s reading and life skills. A quasi-experimental method was used involving 225 people living in Wanayasa District, Ciawi Village, Purwakarta Regency, West Java Province. Data were collected through reading ability tests and interviews. Data analysis used descriptive analysis, paired t-tests, ANOVA, and effect sizes. The results of the study indicate that literacy training based on discourse and local cultural practices can improve the community’s reading and life skills. Improved reading competency includes increased reading comprehension, increased reading motivation, decreased reading anxiety, and decreased cognitive load. Furthermore, thematic analysis of interview results showed that literacy teaching interventions increased knowledge that supports employment, reading comprehension, and life skills. Therefore, literacy training based on discourse and local cultural practices can improve the community’s reading comprehension and life skills. This study implies that adult literacy training should be integrated with content needed to support life skills.

Peta riset terkait literasi digital dalam konteks pendidikan bahasa pada database Scopus: Tinjauan bibliometrik

Aswadi Aswadi — 2026-03-23

This study aims to mapping research, key contributors, collaboration patterns, and the thematic structure of digital literacy research in the context of language education within the Scopus database during the 2015–2024 period. The study employed a quantitative bibliometric approach with a descriptive exploratory design. Data were collected through searches of titles, abstracts, and keywords using a combination of terms related to digital literacy and language education, resulting in 277 documents. Publication metadata were exported and analyzed using VOSviewer to generate network maps of authors, institutions, countries, and keyword co-occurrences. The findings indicate that publication output increased sharply after 2020 and reached its peak in 2024. The most productive authors were Kohnke, Moorhouse, and Tour, while the leading institutions were dominated by Monash University and The Education University of Hong Kong. Geographically, the largest contributions came from Spain, the United States, and Australia, with increasing participation from Indonesia. The thematic analysis produced seven major clusters highlighting online learning, teachers’ digital competence, multimodality, mobile-based learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence in language learning.

Profil kebutuhan media modifikasi wayang beber dalam pembelajaran berbicara dan pemahaman lintas budaya pemelajar BIPA Tiongkok

Salwa Yumna Soyu — 2026-03-23

This study aims to describe the need for modified wayang beber teaching media in speaking and cross-cultural comprehension learning for beginner-level BIPA learners from China based on the perspectives of learners and teachers. The study uses a qualitative descriptive approach involving eight beginner-level learners from Xi'an International Studies University, China, and three teachers from Indonesia University of Education. Data collection was carried out through literature study, interviews, observation, and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques by condensing, presenting data, and drawing conclusions. The study found four dimensions of needs: learners' needs regarding the characteristics of wayang beber media, the needs of wayang beber media in facilitating speaking skills, the needs of wayang beber media in cross-cultural understanding, and teachers' needs regarding the use of wayang beber and folk tales. Data triangulation from both perspectives produced a comprehensive profile of needs, including: presenting the story of Malin Kundang with clear and complex visual designs; integrating speaking and cross-cultural understanding learning through structured discussions on cultural values, comparisons between Indonesian and Chinese cultures, and reflective questions to develop learners' empathy; and comprehensive implementation covering print and digital media, guidelines for teachers and learners, assessment tools aligned with competency standards, and multimedia support materials.

Resonansi verbal dan visual puisi kontemporer karya Aan Mansyur di Instagram: Kajian stilistika

Putri Naufal Nurotul Zannah — 2026-04-03

This study discusses Aan Mansyur's digital poem entitled TETAPI, TIDAK uploaded via the Instagram account @apoetographer. The background of this study stems from the phenomenon of poetry that combines literary style and visual elements on Instagram. The purpose of this study is to reveal how literary style as a verbal aspect and visual aspect of poetry resonate. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a stylistic approach by Pradopo (2021). The results show that Aan Mansyur uses language style to emphasise social criticism and moral awareness. The visual element of purple-green colour gradation reinforces the reflective and contemplative atmosphere. The conclusion of this study confirms that Aan Mansyur's digital poetry presents verbal and visual resonance, namely the harmony between the power of language and visual elements that reinforce each other in building an aesthetic experience. This resonance shows the transformation of the function of poetry in the digital era from a mere medium of expression to a reflective, empathetic, and humanistic space that unites words and colours in a single contemporary aesthetic consciousness.

P PARADOKS REPRESENTASI KIAI DAN POLITIK GENDER DALAM NOVEL INDONESIA MASA REFORMASI

Heru Marwata — 2026-04-03

Abstract

This article examines the paradoxical representation of kiai in Indonesian Reformasi-era novels with a focus on gender politics. The post-1998 Reformasi period opened new spaces for questioning Islamic religious authority, particularly in relation to women’s bodies and agency. Using Stuart Hall’s theory of representation, especially the encoding–decoding model, this study analyzes four Indonesian novels: Perempuan Berkalung Sorban, Ayat-Ayat Cinta, Negeri 5 Menara, and Kiai Tanpa Pesantren. Employing a qualitative textual analysis, the findings reveal that kiai are represented paradoxically—as moral authorities claiming to protect women while simultaneously functioning as symbolic agents reproducing patriarchal control. These paradoxes expose tensions between symbolic sanctity and power practices, as well as between religious moderation and the normalization of gender discipline. The article argues that the representation of kiai in Reformasi-era Indonesian fiction constitutes a discursive construction rather than a direct reflection of social reality, enabling hegemonic, negotiated, and oppositional readings of religion–gender relations in contemporary Indonesian Muslim society.

Keywords: representation, kiai, gender, Indonesian novel, Reformasi era