KOHESI : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia

UTILIZING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN INDONESIAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' ABILITY TO COMPOSE EXPOSITORY TEXTS

Mastawati Ndruru — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:23:58 +0700

This study aims to examine the utilization of digital technology in Indonesian language learning to improve students' ability to compose expository texts. Expository text writing is an important skill in Indonesian language learning that involves the ability to organize ideas, information, and arguments in a systematic and structured manner. However, many students face difficulties in composing expository texts due to a lack of understanding of the correct structure and language rules. Digital technology, with its various applications and e-learning platforms, offers a solution to facilitate more interactive and engaging learning. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach to explore the application of digital technology in expository text learning at schools. The research findings indicate that the use of digital technology, such as writing applications, collaborative platforms, and tutorial videos, can enhance students' understanding of expository text structure and improve their writing skills. This study is expected to provide new insights for educators to integrate digital technology more effectively in Indonesian language learning, especially in the teaching of expository texts.

GETTING TO KNOW YAHOWU AND YA’AHOWU WARM GREETINGS FROM THE NIAS COMMUNITY

Darmawan Harefa — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:06:05 +0700

Language and culture play a crucial role in shaping the identity of a community. In Nias society, the greetings "Yahowu" and "Ya’ahowu" serve as distinctive forms of address that reflect warmth, blessings, and deeply held social values. Although these greetings are often considered to have the same meaning, there are differences in their usage across social, religious, and customary contexts. This study aims to examine the meaning, distinctions, and cultural significance of "Yahowu" and "Ya’ahowu" in the daily life of the Nias people. Through a qualitative approach involving literature studies and interviews with local community members, the findings indicate that "Ya’ahowu" is more commonly used in formal, customary, and religious settings, whereas "Yahowu" is more prevalent in everyday conversations. These greetings are not merely forms of communication but also serve as cultural identity markers that reinforce social solidarity and local wisdom within the Nias community. This study is expected to enhance understanding and appreciation of Nias cultural heritage and emphasize the importance of preserving traditional values in the modern era.

REPRESENTASI BUDAYA MISTIS DALAM TUTURAN FILM WAKTU MAGRIB: KAJIAN ANTROPOLINGUISTIK

Anggun Salsabila Nadirawati, Adhisty Dwiriyani Putri — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:00:47 +0700

This research explores the representation of mystical culture in the film Waktu Magrib through an anthropolinguistic approach. Javanese society holds strong beliefs in mystical elements such as spirits, sacred objects, and magical times like dusk. This study aims to describe how mystical beliefs are expressed in the dialog and scenes of the film, especially regarding objects (amulets, stones), places (forests, rivers), and times (sunset). Using a qualitative descriptive method and content analysis, the researcher examines dialogues and visual cues as data sources. The results show that the film reflects mystical values embedded in Javanese oral traditions, such as warnings not to play during sunset or the use of amulets for protection. These representations serve as both cultural memory and means of transmitting traditional wisdom. Language plays a central role in embodying and preserving these mystical elements, acting as a vehicle for spiritual knowledge. The study concludes that films, as popular cultural products, can effectively represent and sustain traditional values in a symbolic, accessible form for modern audiences

SERTIFIKASI DA'I DALAM LENSA LITERASI PUBLIK: ANALISIS KRITIS PODCAST 'HOTROOM'

Abdul Hamid Aly, Mimin Aminah — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:24:46 +0700

This study analyzes the discourse on da'i (Islamic preacher) certification through the lens of public literacy by critically examining the Hotroom podcast. The certification of da'i has become a significant discourse in Indonesia, aiming to enhance the professionalism of Islamic preaching, moderate religious teachings, and curb the spread of radicalism. However, the policy has sparked controversy concerning the freedom of religious expression and the plurality of Islam. The Hotroom podcast, as a digital medium, serves as an interactive forum that brings together diverse perspectives from legislators, religious scholars, and the public. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and critical discourse analysis, this study investigates the narratives, rhetoric, and ideologies embedded in the discussions around da'i certification. The findings reveal two dominant narratives: a positive narrative that supports certification as a step toward the professionalization of dakwah (Islamic preaching), and a critical narrative that rejects the policy on the grounds that it restricts freedom of speech. Community-based alternatives, such as non-formal training and standardization, are proposed to maintain inclusivity and local relevance. The analysis highlights the importance of collaboration between the government, religious organizations, and civil society in designing adaptive and tolerant religious policies. As a medium of public literacy, the podcast proves effective in presenting complex issues reflectively, fostering democratic dialogue, and promoting critical public awareness. This research contributes to the development of humanistic and adaptable religious policymaking in the digital age.

ALIH WAHANA SASTRA SEBAGAI STRATEGI LITERASI: REKAYASA KREATIF NOVEL DEWASA MENJADI NOVEL ANAK

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:07:55 +0700

The concept of creative engineering of literary vehicle transfer from adult novels to children's novels as a form of adaptation across age segments demands aesthetic and pedagogical sensitivity. This process does not simply transfer the story from one form to another, but is a practice of creative transformation that considers the differences in the horizon of readers' expectations, cognitive capacity, and the needs of children's educational values. This study relies on literary reception theory (Jauss and Iser), Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Linda Hutcheon's theory of literary adaptation, and Graham Wallas' four-stage creativity theory of preparation, incubation, illumination and verification to explain the creative mental process involved in the re-creation of the text. Through this approach, adaptations are made by simplifying the plot and conflict, choosing communicative diction, rejuvenating characters, and reconstructing moral messages to suit child readers. These adjustments still maintain the substance of humanist values contained in adult novels, but are repackaged to be more child-friendly and arouse imagination and empathy. This research shows that creative engineering can be an effective literacy bridge to introduce adult literature to children, while enriching the repertoire of Indonesian children's literature with high-value narratives delivered in a contextual and educational manner.