Cultural and politico-religious challenges impacting critical reading of text for Iranian postgraduates in Australia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Shokouhi ◽  
Amin Zaini
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Emotional Attachment ◽  
Critical Reading ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Persian Poetry ◽  
The Impact ◽  
American English Speakers

Abstract This study investigates the impact of cultural and politico-religious dominance on the practice of critical reading (CR) of texts by a group of Iranian postgraduate students in Australia. Four postgraduate students were interviewed individually four times (each time for reading one text) for critical understanding of two pairs of Persian texts, each with opposing viewpoints, on current socio-political and nationalistic debates of Iran. They were then involved in a focus group discussion for further critique of each other’s viewpoints. Findings indicate two major Persian constructs that influence CR: hefz-e zaaher ‘keeping up appearances’ and ta’sob/gheyrat, approximating to ‘one’s honor combined with prejudice and bigotry’. Findings also reveal that participants’ CR is contributed by heavy emotional attachment to nationalistic views engendered by Persian poetry. Chafe (1982), too, found that emotional attachment in appraising text was true with American English speakers. Finally, the focus group discussion had a slight impact on encouraging CR. Overall, it seems that participants’ repositioned journeys in Australia have influenced their perspective.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) PT. HOLCIM INDONESIA, Tbk TERHADAP MASYARAKAT LOKAL DI KABUPATEN CILACAP

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Novita Novita ◽  
Francy Iriani
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jenis program Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk serta dampak dari program tersebut terhadap masyarakat lokal di Kabupaten Cilacap. Sebagai perusahaan yang kerap menjadi badan usaha terbesar di lingkungannya, Holcim sadar akan tanggung jawabnya terhadap masyarakat. CSR adalah bentuk regulasi diri sebuah perusahaan yang diintegrasikan dalam model bisnis. Salah satu kegiatan CSR Holcim adalah pemberdayaan masyarakat di wilayah salah satu plant Holcim yaitu Kabupaten Cilacap. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam melakukan analisis adalah melalui studi literatur, wawancara, observasi, kuesioner, dan Focus Group Discussion dengan para pengurus, kader, dan anggota masyarakat. Sedangkan responden yang menjadi sampel penelitian adalah 25 posdaya yang berdiri sebelum program CSR PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk dengan jumlah responden 111 orang, dan 11 posdaya yang merupakan bentukan PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk dengan jumlah responden 37 orang. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis kuadran. Berdasarkan analisis dari variabel yang telah diamati, hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa jenis program CSR yang dilakukan PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk terhadap masyarakat Kabupaten Cilacap adalah berupa gerakan pemberdayaan masyarakat dan desa dalam bentuk Posdaya. Program ini berdampak pada terjadinya perbaikan dalam hal kepengurusan Posdaya serta kemandirian ekonomi masyarakat. Selain itu PT. Holcim Indonesia, Tbk melakukan pendampingan secara berkelanjutan serta evaluasi terhadap kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan. Kata Kunci: Corporate Social Responsibility, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Posdaya, Keberlanjutan The purpose of this research is to know the types of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program done by PT.Holcim Indonesia Tbk as well as the impact of the program on the local communities of Cilacap district. As one of the largest business entity in its environment, PT Holcim,Tbk aware of its responsibility towards the society. CSR is done by PT Holcim, tbk, as a form of self-regulation that is integrated in their business model. One of their CSR is done by empowering community in the region. This research is conducted in one of the Holcim plant in Cilacap district. The analytical methods used in this research are: studying the related literature, interviews, observations, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Executive Board, cadres, and community members of Posdaya. The research sample are 25 Posdaya that are established before PT Holcim Indonesia CSR program Tbk directed to the society with the total number of respondents are 111 people, and 11 Posdaya which were formed by PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk, with the total number of respondents are37 people.The data gathered then analyzed using descriptive analysis and quadrant analysis.The result of this research shows that the type of CSR programs done by PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk. on Kabupaten Cilacap society are: The type of CSR done in the form of community empowerment movement that called as Posdaya. The program done by PT Holcim Tbk has an impact on the improvement of the managerial skills of the Posdaya organizing comitee, and the empowerment program is also improving the economic independence of the member of Posdaya as well as the district community. In addition, PT. Holcim Indonesia Tbk provides guidance on an ongoing basis to the Posdaya management and provides evaluations on the activities carried out by Posdaya. Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Empowerment, Posdaya, Sustainability.  

scholarly journals Relasi kuasa foulcout di Universitas Samudera Langsa

At- Tarbawi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Masdalifah Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Other ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Muslim Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
The Church

Despite applying Islamic sharia, the city of Langsa, through Universitas Samudera, was able to become a newmagnet for non-Muslim students as an educational destination in Aceh. On the other hand, as a minority, theirexistence needs to be explored. This study aims to describe the forms of tolerance accepted by non-Muslimstudents, describe the impact of tolerance on their daily lives, and describe the power relations between lecturersand non-Muslim students. This research took place from May to October 2019 and involved five non-Muslimstudents, two religious lecturers and a campus authority representative. This study uses a qualitative approachwith ethnographic types, and uses three methods of data collection, namely observation (fieldnotes), interviews(open-ended questions) and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) which are analyzed using reading, describing, andclassifying techniques. The results of this study indicate that there are several forms of tolerance accepted bynon-Muslim students, namely; the option to not take the semester exams and take grades from the church, thefreedom to work on assignments according to their perspectives and beliefs, and given the freedom to participatein discussions. Apart from the power of lecturers to carry out Islamization, religious lecturers carry out theirduties professionally. The effort of Islamization is carried out by providing a correct explanation of Islamaccompanied by evidence of its truth, not in striking and coercive ways.

scholarly journals PANDANGAN MASYARAKAT PINGGIRAN HUTAN TERHADAP PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN AGROFORESTRI

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEWA OKA SUPARWATA
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
The People ◽  
Community Economy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Survey Approach

Nowadays, development of agroforestry has been focused on the people living near forest. Positive views from community may have a good impact on agroforestry development program. This research aims to study the views of the forest outskrit community on the agroforestry development program in Dulamayo Barat village, Telaga Sub District, Gorontalo Regency, Gorontalo Province. The study used survey approach and focus group discussion (FGD) method. Respondents were all the members of agroforestry farmer group. The entire population were taken for interview (10 respondents) while FGD was attended by 26 participants. Data were analyzed descriptively. The result showed that 100% of the respondents want the program to be sustainable, although from the socio economic point of view the impact has not contributed significantly. From the respondents views of its benefit, 50% believethat the program is for critical land rehabilitation, 30% have a view for the improvement of environmental service, 10% view to increase community economy, and 10% view that the program is to eliminate erosion. These indicate that the community is concerned with agroforestry development, therefore, continuous facilitation is needed. Furthermore, the community expects to be actively involved in the agroforestry development program.

scholarly journals Bali mendongeng: Revitalisasi kearifan lokal yang memudar

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Riza Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

Kehidupan anak era milenial kini menjadi lebih ironi, dukungan dari sajian media yang menawarkan sisi dunia kekinian menyebabkan generasi penerus bangsa luntur nilai-nilai kearifan lokal yang telah ada pada masa lampau. Tujuan dari kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat pada target sasaran kelompok ibu-ibu rumah tangga Desa Manukaya adalah untuk memberikan edukasi kepada keluarga khususnya ibu yang memiliki peran penting di keluarga dalam mengantisipasi sikap negative dari dampak modernisasi. Focus Group Discussion di pilih dalam memecahkan masalah yang terjadi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah tim pelaksana memberikan 2 kegiatan diantaranya adalah pertama memberikan edukasi tentang pentingnya kearifan lokal dan strategi mempertahankan kearifan lokal melalui mendongeng. Kedua memberikan pendampingan pelatihan sesuai dengan potensi yang dimiliki oleh kelompok ibu-ibu rumah tangga Desa Manukaya yaitu merajut. Dari potensi tersebut, diberikan kegiatan pendampingan pembuatan media boneka jari dengan cara merajut dan berbahan dasar flannel. Dari media boneka jari yang telah dibuat, diharapkan dapat diaplikasikan kepada anak-anak dalam mengajarkan kearifan lokal Bali melalui dongeng. Bali Mendongeng: Revitalization of fading local wisdom AbstractThe lives of the millennial era is now becoming more irony, the support of the media which offers dishes of the world side of the present generation successor Nations smudging local wisdom values that already exist in the past. The purpose of the community empowerment activities on the target objectives of the mother-homemaker village of Manukaya is to provide education to their families especially mothers who have an important role in the family in anticipation of a negative attitude from the impact the modernization. Focus Group Discussion on select in solving the case. The result of this activity is the implementing team provide activities such as the first two provide education about the importance of local wisdom and strategy of maintaining local wisdom through storytelling. Both provide a mentoring training in accordance with the potential that is owned by a group of mothers of households of the village of Manukaya that is knitting. From the potential, given the activities of accompaniment the creation of finger puppets knit and way made from flannel. From finger puppets that have been made, is expected to be applied to children of Bali's local wisdom in teaching through storytelling.

scholarly journals Translation Techniques and Their Impacts to the Modality Orientation’s Shift in The Jungle Book Movie Subtitle

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 375
Author(s):  
Arifah Tenny Romdhati ◽  
Mangatur Nababan ◽  
Riyadi Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Translation Techniques ◽  
The Impact

This research aimed to analyze the translation techniques used by the subtitler to translate modality orientation and the impact of the translation techniques on the modality orientation shifts in “The Jungle Book” movie subtitle. This research was a descriptive qualitative research. The data in this research were words, phrases, and clauses as the marker of modality orientation in the movie, and translation techniques used by the subtitler. Modality orientation was obtained through content analysis based on Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) theory as proposed by Halliday and Matthiessen (2014). Then, translation techniques were obtained through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as proposed by Molina and Albir (2002). The findings show that the subtitler uses seven techniques to translate modality orientation. They have established equivalence, modulation, discursive creation with established equivalence, deletion, transposition, discursive creation, and reduction with established equivalence. The subtitler uses established equivalence to translate orientation that produces same category, value, form, and orientation. Deletion technique, modulation, and creation discursive with established equivalence cause the loss of modality in the target language. Applying modulation, transposition, discursive creation, and reduction with established equivalence techniques make a shift on the modality orientation and also produce different meaning in the target language. The change of value in modality in the target language is caused by the use of modulation and reduction with established equivalence technique by the subtitler.

scholarly journals Teknik Role Playing sebagai Metode Pembelajaran Menyenangkan dalam Mata Kuliah Bahasa Inggris

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-100
Author(s):  
Wiwin Winarti ◽  
Dian Nuramdiani
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Group Cohesiveness ◽  
Study Program ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the long-term Role Playing technique to the alumni of the Al Islam Bandung Polytechnic (PAIB), especially alumni of Hospital Administration Study Program students. The study was conducted for five months from July to November 2019. The research method used in this study was a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The data collection techniques, because the domicile of the alumni are scattered in many places far apart, then to facilitate the collection of questionnaires through a Google form that is distributed through the WA alumni network, Facebook and Instagram. In addition, a Focus Group Discussion was held on 20 alumni, as well as interviews with five alumni located in Garut, Tasikmalaya, Depok, Soreang and Bandung. The results of the study show that role play for alumni fosters group cohesiveness and class solidity. Students who have more proficiency in English help other students who have difficulties, both in memorizing dialogue, practicing reciting and preparing the stage set, so that students are able to express their feelings in role play and are able to reduce their nervousness when performing. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dampak teknik Role Playing dalam jangka panjang kepada para alumni Politeknik Al Islam Bandung (PAIB), khususnya alumni mahasiswa Program Studi Administrasi Rumah Sakit. Penelitian dilakukan selama lima bulan dari bulan Juli hingga November 2019. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data, karena domisili para alumni tersebar di banyak tempat yang berjauhan, maka untuk mempermudah pengumpulannya dilakukan penyebaran angket melalui google form yang disebarkan melalui jaringan Grup WA alumni, Facebook dan Instagram. Selain itu juga dilakukan focus Group Discussion kepada 20 alumni, serta wawancara kepada lima alumni yang berlokasi di Garut, Tasikmalaya, Depok, Soreang dan kota Bandung. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa role play bagi para alumni memupuk kekompakan kelompok dan kesolidan kelas. Mahasiswa yang memiliki kemampuan lebih dalam Bahasa Inggris membantu mahasiswa lain yang kesulitan, baik dalam menghafal dialog, berlatih melafalkan dan mempersiapkan tata panggung, sehingga mahasiswa mampu mengekspresikan perasaannya dalam role play dan mampu mengurangi rasa gugup saat pentas.

scholarly journals Dealing with Stigma: Experiences of Persons Affected by Disabilities and Leprosy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mimi Lusli ◽  
Marjolein B. M. Zweekhorst ◽  
Beatriz Miranda-Galarza ◽  
Ruth M. H. Peters ◽  
Sarah Cummings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Perspective ◽  
Medical Terms ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Stigma Experiences ◽  
Depth Interviews

Persons affected by leprosy or by disabilities face forms of stigma that have an impact on their lives. This study seeks to establish whether their experiences of stigma are similar, with a view to enabling the two groups of people to learn from each other. Accounts of experiences of the impact of stigma were obtained using in-depth interviews and focus group discussion with people affected by leprosy and by disabilities not related to leprosy. The analysis shows that there are a lot of similarities in impact of stigma in terms of emotions, thoughts, behaviour, and relationships between the two groups. The main difference is that those affected by leprosy tended to frame their situation in medical terms, while those living with disabilities described their situation from a more social perspective. In conclusion, the similarities offer opportunities for interventions and the positive attitudes and behaviours can be modelled in the sense that both groups can learn and benefit. Research that tackles different aspects of stigmatization faced by both groups could lead to inclusive initiatives that help individuals to come to terms with the stigma and to advocate against exclusion and discrimination.

The Practice of Multicultural Education at Majelis Taklim in Sitiung Dharmasraya, West Sumatra

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Darul Ilmi ◽  
Melia Afdayeni ◽  
Kori Lilie Muslim
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
The Impact

<p>This article aims to describe the existence of the <em>majelis taklim</em> (Islamic forum) and how this <em>majelis taklim</em> strengthen its role in providing multicultural education for multicultural communities in Sitiung Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. In contrast to several studies which show that the <em>majelis taklim</em> is an agent of spreading intolerant narratives in society, this article tries to present the face of the <em>majelis taklim</em> that is friendly to diversity by strengthening multicultural education. This study uses a participatory action research method. Data were obtained through interviews, focus group discussion<em>, </em>observations, documentation, and actions or improvements through workshops in the July-November 2018 period at <em>majelis taklim</em> in Sitiung Dharmasraya, West Sumatra. The findings of this study indicate that the <em>majelis taklim</em> in Sitiung are attended by people who come from various elements and backgrounds and different mindsets, but the attitude of togetherness is maintained and synergized. In addition, the existing <em>majelis taklim</em> are used as a forum for increasing awareness of community members who are starting to feel the impact of modernization and globalization, and are starting to plunder solidarity and tolerance. The strengthening of multicultural education carried out through participatory action research in this study shows that the taklim assembly can function as a center for peace values, a center for change agents to become better Muslims, a community development center, communication and information center, a cadre center and a social control agent.</p><p> </p><p class="abstrak"><em>Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan eksistensi majelis taklim dan memperkuat perannya dalam menghadirkan pendidikan multikultural bagi masyarakat multikultural di Sitiung Dharmasraya, Sumatera Barat. Berbeda dengan beberapa studi yang menunjukkan bahwa majelis taklim menjadi agen penyebar narasi intoleran di masyarakat, artikel ini berusaha menghadirkan wajah majelis taklim yang ramah keragaman dengan usaha memperkuat pendidikan multikultural. Studi ini menggunakan metode participatory action research. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, focus group discussion, observasi, dokumentasi, serta aksi atau penguatan melalui workshop pada periode Juli-November tahun 2018 di majelis taklim yang ada di Sitiung Dharmasraya, Sumatera Barat. Temuan studi ini menunjukkan bahwa majelis taklim-majelis taklim yang ada di Kecamatan Sitiung diikuti oleh masyarakat yang datang dari berbagai unsur dan latar belakang serta pola pikir yang berbeda, namun sikap kebersamaan tetap terjaga dan bersinergi. Selain itu, kelompok majelis taklim yang ada dijadikan sebagai wadah untuk peningkatan kesadaran anggota masyarakat yang mulai merasakan dampak modernisasi dan globalisasi, serta mulai menjarah solidaritas dan toleransi. Penguatan pendidikan multikultural yang yang dilakukan melalui participatory action research dalam studi ini, menunjukkan bahwa majelis taklim dapat berfungsi sebagai pusat nilai perdamaian, pusat agen perubahan untuk menjadi umat Islam yang lebih baik, pusat pengembangan masyarakat, pusat komunikasi dan informasi, pusat kader dan agen kontrol sosial.</em></p>

scholarly journals Professionalization of Public Health in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Rose Khatri ◽  
Kamal Bishowkarma ◽  
Tulsi Ram Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Public Health Workforce ◽  
Health Priorities ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Public Health Practitioners ◽  
The Impact

Background: The need for a professionalized and highly skilled public health workforce is essential to improving and protecting the health of populations, especially in Nepal. This study aimed to explore: (i) the current trends in public health in Nepal and (ii) the opportunities and barriers to the professionalization of the sector. Methods: We employed an exploratory qualitative research design and used a combination of semi-structured interviews with senior public health professionals and a small focus group discussion with more recently qualified public health practitioners in Nepal. A total of nine professional stakeholders were interviewed and five junior practitioners joined the focus group discussion. Data was collected via Skype due to COVID-19 restrictions. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Four core themes emerged from the research: understanding the public health approach; health priorities; federalization and the impact on public health practice; professionalization and workforce development. Conclusions: Political federalization and more recently COVID-19 have impacted the development, capacity, and employment of this often-neglected workforce. Public health graduates with their broad-ranging knowledge and skills are often overlooked in the health sector. This is related to a general lack of understanding of what public health is and what public health practitioners do amongst politicians and the general public.

The transformational reading of Gen Y on British greatness through historical documentary

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-278
Author(s):  
Mohd. Nor Shahizan Ali ◽  
Mat Pauzi Abd. Rahman ◽  
Ali Salman ◽  
Mohd. Azul Mohammad Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Gen Y ◽  
Social Technologies ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personal Interests

Youth generation in this century (Gen Y) as a whole are exposed to technological developments, particularly in the process of getting information. As a result, any information that comes to them will be interpreted widely and critically. Recently, a documentary aired regularly shaped history back to the audience (especially Gen Y) to express the spirit of patriotism to the country. The question here involves the interpretation by the youth (Gen Y) which is more focused on the implicit meaning of the historical documentary ‘The Kinta Story’ (1949) produced by the National Film of Malaysia (FINAS). This article analyzes the interpretation of Gen Y based on understanding of the cognitive and aesthetic elements of the historical documentary. A focus group discussion was conducted on seven informants. The discussion focuses on the propaganda aspect, the aspect of British greatness and the overall interpretation of the historical documentary narrative as a message. From the results, the Gen Y informants interpreted the colonialists of British Malaya as having personal interests to reap the economic resources and make communist as a cause to justify their relevance in Malaya. The results also showed that the transformation of social technologies and the impact of extensive and open information have influenced the interpretation (read: reading) of Gen Y.

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