NAVIGATING LINGUISTIC SEAS: CODE-MIXING PATTERNS AT INDONESIAN COAST GUARD (BAKAMLA RI)

This study examines code-mixing form, function, and patterns within the context of linguistic phenomena at Indonesia Coast Guard (BAKAMLA RI) in East Indonesia, Ambon. To conduct the research, mixed-methode approach was adopted and the data source was a collection of recordings of the students’ utterances in the classroom and workplace. The study found that there were three forms of code mixing used by the students which included words, phrases, and clauses. The data analysis revealed that there were 39 instances of code mixing in the recordings. These 39 instances comprised of 20 data words code mixing, 14 data phrase code mixing, 11 data lexical need code mixing, and 9 data as a function of comment. In addition. code-mixing patterns within the context of linguistic phenomena, specifically focusing on three predominant models: Model of Verb (MoV), Model of Noun (MoN), and Model of Adjective (MoA). The research reveals a total of 158 instances of code-mixing across these models. The results indicated that Model of Verb (MoV) exhibited the highest frequency, constituting 62.03% of the total code-mixing observed. In contrast, Model of Noun (MoN) represented 27.22% of the code-mixing instances, while Model of Adjective (MoA) accounted for 10.75% of the overall code-mixing phenomena. This study sheds light on the use of code mixing in the context of English language teaching and provides new insights into the reasons behind its occurrence in the workplace

Mapping Needs: Designing English Module For Tourism And Hotel (Emth)

This research aimed to identify the learning and target needs, as well as the importance of English for students in the tourism and hotel industry. Utilizing a survey method, data was collected through questionnaires and interviews with students and professionals in the hospitality sector. Listening emerged as the skill of highest priority at 83.33%, while Speaking and Reading were equally critical at 91.67%. Surprisingly, Writing was designated as High Needed at 66.67%, highlighting a pressing need for enhanced written communication. Additionally, the study revealed that "Greeting" was classified as “The Highest Needed” at 82.86%, emphasizing its crucial role in guest interactions. "Asking and giving information" (91.43%) and "Offering services" (77.14%) were identified as essential for providing quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction. Strong language proficiency is imperative in various areas, including “Hotel facilities,” “Hotel and restaurant services,”  “Phone calls complaints and solutions,” “Writing email & responding to email to customers,” and “Reading travel books, hotel documents, brochures,” all categorized as “The Highest Needed” (77.14% to 85.71%). Notably, “Reservation and check-in” and “Transportation” were classified as “High Needed” at 71.43%, signifying their importance although not reaching the highest level of necessity in the industry