Possessive Construction in Uab Meto

This paper is a result of research which is aimed to uncover the structure and marking on the possessive construction in Uab Meto based on morpho-syntax point of view. The data collected for this research were classified into the primary data (observation) and the secondary data (the data that are obtained from texts). The technique employed to analyze the data was descriptive-analytic, and the approach applied was deductive-inductive. The result of the research shows that in Uab Meto, predicative possession is expressed through the verb muiɁ ‘have/has’. In some usages, muiɁ metathezised to muɁi. Possesive construction of Uab Meto is also applied topicalization strategy, and the last is using a verbal prefix ma-. This prefix ma- is a verbal prefix because it carries a verbal meaning, that is have/has. Furthermore, there are two attributive possessive constructions, namely juxtaposed construction. The possessor in juxtaposed constructions can be a noun or pronoun. The second attributive possessive is pronominal clitic to show the agreement with the possessors. Relating to the marking, there are only two ways, namely by juxtaposition and pertensive marker to mark the the possession. Uab Meto allows all pronouns to mark the attributive possessive relation. Without free pronoun as the possessor, a speaker Uab Meto will understand that it is a possessive noun phrase. Clitic in possession in is obligatory for inalienable possession in Uab Meto

Study of Church Name in Kupang City: Linguistic Landscape Approach

This article is an ecclesionomatic study in the framework of linguistics landscape discussing the categories and language of church names in Kupang city, Indonesia. Data were obtained from signboards in Kupang City through photographic techniques in September 2021. The results showed that the names of churches in the city of Kupang were divided into 7 categories, namely biblical terms, names of people, names of places, churches as residences, topographic, names of plants and animals. From the language used, there are 7 languages ​​in the church name, namely Indonesian, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, Aramaic, and Dawan languages. The use of a foreign language other than English in church names is not related to literacy or congregational culture but has a symbolic function that contains values ​​and ideology because these names are taken from the Bible and have meaning. Meanwhile, English follows developments and shows the internationality of the church. In addition, the Dawan language is the only language used in the name of the church to show the locality of culture and as a marker of identity in the area

FENOMENA GRAFITI SEBAGAI MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DI RUANG PUBLIK KOTA KUPANG: KAJIAN LINGUISTIK LANSKAP

Artikel ini adalah hasil penelitian lapangan yang bertujuan untuk menelusuri dan menganalisis fenomena graffiti sebagai tanda ruang publik kota Kupang dalam kerangka linguistik lanskap. Penelitian ini mengungkap kontestasi bahasa di ruang publik yang terekspresi lewat graffiti, bentuk lingual, fungsinya sebagai sebuah tanda linguistik lanskap, dan strategi komunikasi yang dipakai pada graffiti dalam menyampaikan pesannya. Penelitian ini didesain secara kualitatif untuk meganalisis fenomena keberadaan graffiti di Kota Kupang. Data penelitian ini merupakan jenis data primer yang berasal dari graffiti yang ada ruang-ruang publik Kota Kupang yang dikumpulkan melalui metode pengamatan dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan metode analisis konten kualitatif (qualitative content analysis) dan analisis wacana kritis. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa terdapat lima bahasa, yaitu bahasa Indonesia, Melayu Kupang, bahasa Inggris, Alor, dan Latin. Satuan lingualnya didominasi oleh klausa atau kalimat, akronim, frasa, dan kata. Fungsi graffiti sebagai sebuah tanda ruang publik adalah fungsi simbolik seperti budaya dan identitas. Strategi yang digunakan adalah komunikasi secara langsung, metafor, simbolisme, dan akronim untuk mengkomunikasikan perasaan mereka tentang diri mereka sendiri dan dunia luar. Salah satu aspek yang memerlukan penelusuran lebih lanjut adalah motivasi dari pembuat graffiti (street artists) dalam mengekspresikan pesan mereka di ruang publik

AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOUND IN UAB METO SONGS

This thesis is under the title “ An analysis on Figurative Language Found in “ Uab Meto Song” . The problem is conducted with the aim to find out the types of figurative language and the dominant types found in Uab Meto song . The method used in this study was descriptive qualitative method, the data was taken from videos on channel YouTube Imanuel Production. In analyzing the data , the writer used the theory about figurative language stated by Keraf (2009) . From the data analysis, the writer find out some figurative language used in Uab Meto song, here the writer analyzed five song, and the writer find out dominant types are found in uab meto songs, there are ; Simile 7.7%  Metaphor 7.7%  Hyperbole 7.7% Personification 11.53%   Synecdoche 11.53%  Paradox 7.7% Parallelism 11.53% Irony 7.7%   Metonymy 11.53%  Repetition 15.38% .  After making the analysis on the figurative language in” Uab Meto song”. The writer expects this research could give some information or knowledge about figurative language used in Uab Meto song, the writer also excepts that young generation of South Central Timor Regency have to care of local language as one of the wealth of their culture must be preserved

The Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning (Case Study in Two State Schools in Kupang, Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic)

This article is an exposition and analysis based on a case study of two public schools in Kupang city. Data were obtained through observations and questionnaires distributed to teachers who teach at the schools. The results show that learning continues even though the pandemic of COVID-19 forces learning to take place virtually. Teachers have no difficulty in delivering teaching materials to their students because of the availability of technology along with its various applications and features. In this situation, teachers find new challenges in managing learning. However, there are various obstacles that contribute to the effectiveness of learning. These obstacles come from students and technical infrastructure which is also a problem for teachers. The findings in this study were analyzed from five aspects, namely pedagogical, the mastery of technology, human resource readiness, economic, and social aspects. All these aspects are interrelated, therefore intervention from all stakeholders is needed to realize learning in an effective virtual classroom environment

Prototipe ‘Penyuluh Agama Buddha' Kajian Linguistik Kognitif: (Prototype of ‘Penyuluh Agama Buddha': A Cognitive Linguistics Study)

Prototype in linguistics field is a mean to determine the level of meaning gradations, where the people have their own concepts, models or views on something. This is a descriptive qualitative research supported by quantitative data. The results show that the most important component of prototype of ‘Penyuluh Agama' is moral according to the concept of sila (morality) as the basis of Buddha's teaching implementation. In addition, the prototype of ‘penyuluh agama Buddha' is based on including two variables, gender, and council.. The two variables have different perspectives and influences on the prototype of ‘penyuluh agama Buddha'. However, most consider the moral component as the most important component. Moreover, the component of the same council is also considered important

Local language vitality in Kupang city, Indonesia: A linguistic landscape approach

AbstractThis article discusses the vitality of local languages in Kupang city, Indonesia that aimed at revealing the local language contestation in the public space of Kupang city. It is related to the existence, distribution, and factors influencing the existence of languages under the framework of the linguistic landscape approach. The use of this approach is based on the understanding that the use of regional languages in public places is not only to show the ideology and power of the language but is also concerned with maintaining the survival of the language. Data was obtained by observation method with photography technique covering the entire main road area in Kupang city. It was found that there are 39 photos as data, which consists of four languages, namely Dawan, Rote, Sabu, and Kupang Malay. The Dawan language is the dominant local language that is mostly found which is used as the name of churches and as graffiti on public transportation, such as bemo, buses, trucks, and pickup trucks. The results of the analysis show that there is a shift in language, especially in its use in public spaces. The development of Kupang became the capital city of the East Nusa Tenggara province and become the center of business, government, and education has increased the number of citizens. In contrast, the local language is seemed to be marginalized which is proved by the use of local language in public spaces. Socioeconomic factors contributed to the shift toward the language of the majority and led to the loss of the language of the minority group. Therefore, formal and informal support from all parties for these local languages is urgently needed. The state is responsible for formal support through legislation and protection, while informal is charged to individuals, community groups, and non-governmental organizations