Ciri-ciri perbualan bahasa Jepun oleh penutur Malaysia berbangsa Cina dalam industri pelancongan negara

Dalam industri pelancongan negara, pemandu pelancong kebanyakannya terdiri daripada bangsa Cina. Walaupun makalah ini tidak menyediakan statistik pemandu pelancong mengikut kaum di Malaysia tetapi kajian oleh Roslina, Yamato dan Normaliza (2007) sebelum ini menunjukkan daripada 50 orang pemandu pelancong yang dipilih secara rawak 44 orang adalah berbangsa Cina dan daripada 44 orang tersebut, 40 orang adalah wanita. Walau bagaimanapun, definisi 'pemandu pelancong' dalam kajian ini adalah 'orang yang terlibat berinteraksi dengan pelancong semasa pelancong dibawa melawat ke sesuatu tempat', dan mereka yang dimaksudkan adalah 4 orang staf sebuah pusat kraf tangan negara yang terkenal pada peringkat antarabangsa dan sering menerima kunjungan pelancong luar negara. Makalah ini akan membincangkan ciri-ciri penutur Malaysia berbangsa Cina semasa mereka bertutur dalam bahasa Jepun. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah melalui kaedah analisis perbualan, iaitu data dirakam dan ditranskripsi. Selepas itu data berkenaan akan diperhatikan untuk melihat struktur luaran dan ciri-ciri perbualan

Penggunaan perkataan semua tujuan dalam pembelajaran Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Perancis: satu perbandingan

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan strategi penggunaan perkataan untuk semua tujuan yang digunakan oleh pelajar Melayu yang mengambil mata pelajaran Bahasa Perancis sebagai bahasa asing dan pelajar Perancis yang mengambil mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu sebagai bahasa asing. Seramai 15 orang responden terlibat dalam kajian ini. Mereka diminta melakukan satu set aktiviti penulisan. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penganalisisan kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang diubah suai daripada kerangka definisi penggunaan perkataan semua tujuan oleh Dörnyei (1995). Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa pelajar Melayu banyak menggunakan strategi penggunaan perkataan untuk semua tujuan pada artikel kata nama, kata kerja, kata posesif dan preposisi, sementara pelajar Perancis pula menggunakan strategi ini pada imbuhan, kata nama dan kata jamak. Kajian ini memberikan implikasi pedagogi untuk menarik perhatian guru bahasa Perancis dan bahasa Melayu tentang perspektif pelajar yang berbeza terhadap penggunaan strategi ini. Kajian ini juga dapat memberikan gambaran bagaimana proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran dapat dipertingkatkan

Communication Strategies in French Language Learning among Non-Native Adult Speakers / Hazlina Abdul Halim..[etc al.]

This exploratory study aimed to determine and categorize the type of Malaysian non-native speakers’ communication strategies (CS) in learning French with regard to speaking skills. The study, which was based on Dornyei & Scott’s (1997) model of communication strategy, utilized both a qualitative and a simple quantitative method of data collection. The subjects consisted of 2nd and 3rd year foreign language students from various programs at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). A total of 10 Malaysian students in the French language course participated in this study. The main instruments used were a speaking task prompt, an observation checklist, and an audio recording. The overall findings based on the observations and transcription of the audio recordings indicated that among the most frequently used communication strategies were the use of literal translation (26.4%), the use of all-purpose words (18.4%), topic abandonment (12.8%) and foreignizing from English (8.8%). The findings have resulted in a framework for foreign language instruction and materials design. It also suggested that further intensive research should be conducted to design and develop a communication strategies instruction framework which would lead to the development of a comprehensive framework for the incorporation of communication strategy in foreign language learning instruction, materials and tasks for Malaysian learners

Discourse communication in Japanese Language among Malaysian tourist guides: Communication criteria and strategy

This study looks at Japanese communication of the Malaysian tourist guides while communicating with Japanese tourists. 50 questionnaires have been distributed randomly to the tourist guides to determine the majority of their background. The conversation between the tourist guides and the Japanese tourists were taped via a tape recorder and the duration of the communication was 4 hours. The data were analyzed based on the communication criteria and strategy used. This method was used by the writer to determine the weaknesses in the communication and at the same time open up a space to others; other tourist guides, travel agency and the staff at the tourism center to improve their weaknesses for the sake of everyone. In conjunction with the “Visit Malaysia Year 2007”, it is hoped that this study can open up everyone’s mind and eyes, especially those who are involved in the tourism sector to be aware with the weaknesses of these tourist guides in this industry. To attract more Japanese tourists to Malaysia, the government agency should not shut their eyes to the difficulties the travel/tourism agency and tourism center have in getting more professional tourist guides. Trainings and courses are necessary to be given to the existing tourist guides and at the same time able to produce more capable tourist guides. At this moment, this study is to show our weaknesses as a host. And as a host, it is clear that these weaknesses need to be dealt with immediately if we want the plan to attract 500,000 Japanese tourists to succeed

EXPLORING MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES JAPANESE LANGUAGE STUDENTS' VIEWS ON THE EFFECTS OF LGBT ELEMENTS IN ANIME AND MANGA

Background and Purpose: Anime and manga have drawn a global audience and become popular in a wide range of genres, including in Malaysia. These two popular cultures occasionally include LGBT elements in their storylines. This article examines Malaysian university students' views on LGBT elements in anime and manga. The specific objectives were to (1) identify anime and manga that incorporate LGBT elements, which are consumed by university students in Malaysia, and (2) investigate their views on the effects of consuming these materials.   Methodology: Online Google survey forms were distributed to students studying the Japanese language at five public universities in Malaysia. In these universities, Japanese is offered as an elective or part of a core course and is taken by students from various faculties. 280 students responded to the survey. However, only data from 150 respondents was analysed. There were 56 (37%) male and 94 (63%) female respondents.   Findings: 34 (22.7%) respondents mentioned anime and manga titles that have LGBT elements, with some titles fitting under the LGBT genre. According to 96 (64%) of respondents, consuming anime and manga with LGBT elements has negative consequences, including the normalisation of the LGBT concept, which may lead to individuals identifying themselves as part of the LGBT community, excessive sexual content, going against the norm, the extinction of humans, and becoming anime and manga addicts. In contrast, 37 (24.7%) respondents believe consuming such materials has a positive effect. This group argues that, despite the controversial LGBT elements, anime and manga promote positive ideals in their storylines while also raising awareness of LGBT communities.   Contributions: This study reveals that the consumption of anime and manga featuring LGBT elements has an impact on the acceptance of the LGBT concept among Malaysian youth, despite its contradiction with the religious and cultural values of local communities.   Keywords: Anime, manga, LGBT, Malaysia, Public university students.   Cite as: Paee, R., Abdul Rashid, R., Mamat, R., & Ahmand, N. (2023). Exploring Malaysian public universities Japanese language students' views on the effects of LGBT elements in anime and manga. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(2), 201-221. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss2pp201-22

Interaksi kumpulan kecil pelajar Korea dalam pembelajaran bahasa Melayu: satu analisis wacana

Kajian ini memberi fokus kepada interaksi kumpulan kecil pelajar Korea yang mempelajari bahasa Melayu di Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea. Lapan belas pelajar lelaki dan perempuan Korea berumur dari 22 hingga 27 tahun terlibat dalam kajian ini. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti dan menganalisis perbualan pelajar serta menanggapi bahasa dalam sesi perbincangan dalam kelas. Kajian ini mengambil masa selama tiga minggu dan pelajar diberi dua sajak untuk dibincangkan. Keputusan kajian mendapati bahawa dalam interaksi kumpulan kecil ini, pelajar mengutarakan persoalan, membuat rundingan serta memberi jawapan ringkas bersama rakan sekumpulan. Pelajar juga kelihatan mempunyai keyakinan dalam perbincangan berkumpulan. Selain itu, pelajar diberi ruang untuk berinteraksi dengan cara yang positif dalam kalangan ahli kumpulan kecil dan menggunakan bahasa Melayu sebagai sistem komunikasi antara mereka. Adalah diharapkan supaya kajian yang sedang dijalankan dapat memberi impak yang positif terhadap pelajar yang mempelajari bahasa ketiga dan keempat dalam pembelajaran kesusasteraan Melayu

Students' perceptions of translation strategies in French and Malay language: a qualitative approach

Translation plays a key role in foreign language learning and teaching. After the application of translation in Grammar Translation Method, the method had been inadvisable in classroom teaching and learning. However, translation strategies are undeniably one of multiply factors on achieving learners' target on acquiring a foreign language. Thus, this exploratory study aims to analyze Malaysian students' perception in applying translation to learn French and French students perceptions in applying translation to learn Malay as a foreign language. The respondents for this research were 20 Malaysian students learning advanced French from Universiti Putra Malaysia and 20 French students learning advanced Malay from Institut Nationale des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, France. The study utilized qualitative method of data collection by using interviews as an instrument to investigate the perception of translation strategies by learners of both languages. The results showed that Malaysian students found translation strategies as a good and best way to learn French, whereas French students find translation is merely a tool for beginners and learning should be conducted in the target language. The result of the study is hoped to guide language instructors to consider to use or not to use translation as a part of their Malay and French teaching tools

Imej karakter animasi Jepun (anime) dalam kalangan remaja di Selangor

Japanese animation or anime started to gain interest among teenagers and adults since 1990s. Now the popularity increases parallel with the new technologies. This paper looks into the outcome of conversation among the students at two secondary schools in Selangor, Malaysia. The students were chosen based on the questionnaire. 34 students were selected based on their answers from the questionaire. Based on the interview session, they were fanatic fans of animation and manga. The results of the study revealed that they were five main characteristics in anime characters that the liked; bravery, hardworking, sense of humour, appreciative in relationship as well as individual speciality

Wacana cerita rakyat Melayu dalam kalangan pelajar Korea

Kajian ini tertumpu kepada persepsi pelajar terhadap cerita rakyat Melayu. Objektif kajian adalah untuk mengenal pasti dan membincangkan persepsi pelajar terhadap cerita rakyat Melayu. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada 20 subjek pelajar lelaki dan perempuan di Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea. Pelajar diberi tiga buah cerita rakyat dan mereka ditemu bual berpandukan kefahaman mereka terhadap cerita tersebut. Perbualan mereka dirakam dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis wacana oleh Brown & Yule (1983). Keputusan kajian mendapati bahawa pelajar telah membuat andaian, implikasi, rujukan dan inferens melalui ujaran tentang cerita tersebut. Pelajar berbincang dengan menggunakan ayat-ayat yang berbentuk andaian, implikasi, rujukan dan inferens. Selain itu, pelajar amat menyukai cerita rakyat kerana semua cerita adalah menarik dan mudah untuk difahami. Adalah diharapkan supaya kajian akan datang dapat membezakan di antara cerita rakyat Melayu dengan cerita rakyat Korea

The use of lexical strategies in the discourse of Malaysian advertisements

Today, advertising is the most popular money making industry and companies would actively participate to ensure that their products or services get sold. Due to the competition in advertisements among companies, it is important that they produce effective advertisements. One of the common strategy used by advertisers are the use of lexical strategy. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the significance on the use of lexical strategies in the discourse of Malaysian advertisements and to determine the influences of lexical strategy on the advertising of beauty products in the discourse of Malaysian advertisements. The respondents for this study were students from various faculties at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) who represented different background and culture. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed by using an online tool of GoogleForm. The questionnaire had adopted the Leech’s theory on lexical strategies that was introduced in 1966 which were divided into the study of verb phrase, noun phrase, adjective compound, morphology, weasel words and neologism. The questionnaire was made up of three different section in relation to the objectives. The application of Leech (1966) is also used to make the questions for respondents. The results for this study shows that the respondents agreed with the significant use of lexical strategy in Malaysian advertisements and had positively agreed to the fact that lexical strategy influenced Malaysian beauty standard. Such study is significant to contribute to future research and also to advertisers