Slang Words in Providing Valuable Insights for Language Educators in Bali
Article Sidebar
Published:
Apr 29, 2024
Keywords:
Slang Words, Language Educators, Language Barrier
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study aims to find how slang words can provide valuable insights for language educators in Bali in enhancing language instruction and cultural understanding among students. The methodology used in this study was qualitative. This study was carried out in schools in Bali. Data for this study were gathered by documentation, interviews, and observation. This study resulted and discussed that slang words can provide valuable insights for language educators in Bali in enhancing language instruction and cultural understanding among students in the following ways, Cultural Relevance: Slang words are often deeply rooted in the culture and daily life of a community. Informal Communication: Slang words are predominantly used in informal settings, such as conversations among friends or peers. Nuances and Expressions: Slang words often convey specific nuances and expressions that may not be easily translated or understood through formal language instruction alone. Language Evolution: Slang words are dynamic and reflect the ever-evolving nature of language. Bridging Generational Gaps: Slang words are often associated with younger generations. It is recommended for further researcher to expand the topic.
Article Details
How to Cite
Kadek Adyatna Wedananta, & I Gst. Ayu P. Jesika Sita Devi N. (2024). Slang Words in Providing Valuable Insights for Language Educators in Bali. Widya Accarya, 15(1), 52-57. https://doi.org/10.46650/wa.15.1.1536.52-57
Section
Articles
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
An author who publishes in the Widya Accarya agrees to the following terms:
- Author retains the copyright and grants the journal the right of first publication of the work simultaneously licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal
- Author is able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book) with the acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
- Author is permitted and encouraged to post his/her work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of the published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
Read more about the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/.
References
Alidin, R. (2022). An Analysis of Slang Words Usage in Higher Education by Using Whatsapp Application. 1(2), 71–85.
Auni, G. A. (2018). The Use of Sundanese Slang by Teenagers in an Internet-Based Chat Application Gifta Annisa Auni English Language and Literature Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Indonesia is a multilingual speech community , which has Indonesian language as their standard. Passage, 6(1), 40–57.
Brown, Z. C., Anicich, E. M., & Galinsky, A. D. (2020). Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use. Organizational Bali: Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 161, 274–290. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.07.001
Bucholtz, M., & Hall, K. (2005). Identity and interaction: A sociocultural linguistic approach. Discourse Studies.
Budiasa, I. G., Savitri, P. W., & Dewi, A. A. S. S. S. (2021). Slang language in Indonesian social media. Lingual: Journal of Language and Culture, 11(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.24843/ljlc.2021.v11.i01.p06
Cheshire, J., & Adger, D. (2008). Vernacularization and linguistic globalization. Journal of Sociolinguistics.
Crystal, D. (2011). Internet linguistics: A student guide. Routledge.
Hudson, R. A. (2000). Sociolinguistics (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2018). Techniques and principles in language teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2018). Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook. SAGE Publications. https://books.google.co.id/books?id=fjh2DwAAQBAJ
Nugraha, N. A. S. (2022). An analysis of slang words used by netizens comments on Dpidamu’s instagram account. Journal of Advanced English Studies, 5(1), 19–24.
Ramos Pellicia, M. F. (2020). The sociolinguist and language educator as agent of change. Latino Studies, 18(4), 603–610. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41276-020-00276-2
Saputra, L., & Marlina, L. (2019). An analysis of slang words used by Instagram account Plesbol. English Language and Literature, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.24036/ell.v8i3.105802
Sari, N. P. E. A. (2021). The Slang Word Used by Students of English Language Education, Ganesha University Education on Instagram Story. Linguistics Initiative, 1(2), 94–109. https://doi.org/10.53696/27753719.1213
Tagliamonte, S. A. (2016). Making waves: The story of variationist sociolinguistics. John Wiley & Sons.
Thornbury, S. (2006). An A-Z of ELT. Macmillan Education.
Auni, G. A. (2018). The Use of Sundanese Slang by Teenagers in an Internet-Based Chat Application Gifta Annisa Auni English Language and Literature Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Indonesia is a multilingual speech community , which has Indonesian language as their standard. Passage, 6(1), 40–57.
Brown, Z. C., Anicich, E. M., & Galinsky, A. D. (2020). Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use. Organizational Bali: Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 161, 274–290. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.07.001
Bucholtz, M., & Hall, K. (2005). Identity and interaction: A sociocultural linguistic approach. Discourse Studies.
Budiasa, I. G., Savitri, P. W., & Dewi, A. A. S. S. S. (2021). Slang language in Indonesian social media. Lingual: Journal of Language and Culture, 11(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.24843/ljlc.2021.v11.i01.p06
Cheshire, J., & Adger, D. (2008). Vernacularization and linguistic globalization. Journal of Sociolinguistics.
Crystal, D. (2011). Internet linguistics: A student guide. Routledge.
Hudson, R. A. (2000). Sociolinguistics (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Larsen-Freeman, D. (2018). Techniques and principles in language teaching (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2018). Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook. SAGE Publications. https://books.google.co.id/books?id=fjh2DwAAQBAJ
Nugraha, N. A. S. (2022). An analysis of slang words used by netizens comments on Dpidamu’s instagram account. Journal of Advanced English Studies, 5(1), 19–24.
Ramos Pellicia, M. F. (2020). The sociolinguist and language educator as agent of change. Latino Studies, 18(4), 603–610. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41276-020-00276-2
Saputra, L., & Marlina, L. (2019). An analysis of slang words used by Instagram account Plesbol. English Language and Literature, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.24036/ell.v8i3.105802
Sari, N. P. E. A. (2021). The Slang Word Used by Students of English Language Education, Ganesha University Education on Instagram Story. Linguistics Initiative, 1(2), 94–109. https://doi.org/10.53696/27753719.1213
Tagliamonte, S. A. (2016). Making waves: The story of variationist sociolinguistics. John Wiley & Sons.
Thornbury, S. (2006). An A-Z of ELT. Macmillan Education.