Kajian ini memfokuskan penanda linguistik bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Tujuan utama ka... more Kajian ini memfokuskan penanda linguistik bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti penanda linguistik yang digunakan oleh penutur bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook, menganalisis bagaimana cara pengguna bahasa Tamil meluahkan emosi menerusi „bahasa‟ dalam komunikasi Facebook. menjelaskan jenis emosi yang diluahkan oleh penutur bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook, merumuskan maklumat emosi bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Model Lens (Brunswik, 1956), Model Komunikasi SMCR (Carey, 1989) dan Teori Tholkaappiya Meypaattiyal (த ொலொபபி தயபபொடடில) dalam Vellaivaranan (1986) dijadikan asas dalam kajian ini. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah alternatif, dan analisis kandungan, yang berinstrumenkan pemerhatian berserta, dan temu bual. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan kaedah kualitatif yang disertakan dengan peratusan mudah. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa penutur Tamil yang berkomunikasi dalam Facebook menggunakan lapa...
Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are o... more Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital letters or colour code? The aim of this study is t...
Names and naming practices reflect the socio-cultural background of a community. The giving of na... more Names and naming practices reflect the socio-cultural background of a community. The giving of names is therefore not merely an act of labelling but represents constructs of identity that reflect the collective self-representation of a community and its worldviews. This study examines the naming practices of the Telugu in Malaysia and investigates the morphological structure and the semantic properties of Telugu names. To accomplish those research goals, survey interviews were conducted with 288 respondents in four different Malaysian states. Using descriptive statistics, a narrative analysis of the survey responses was used. Six experts in the Telugu culture were then invited for a focus group discussion. Before the results of this analysis are presented, detailed information about the Telugu and their naming traditions are provided. As will be shown here, among the Telugu, name-giving is a sacred act that is performed during a traditional naming ceremony called the Barasala. Durin...
Language is a powerful identity of an ethnic group. It is with difficulty that a minority group m... more Language is a powerful identity of an ethnic group. It is with difficulty that a minority group maintains its mother tongue in a multilingual society, particularly so when other languages such as Malay, English and Chinese have economic advantages over Tamil. Even though in Malaysia Tamil language is taught in primary schools for children aged 7 to 12 and in secondary schools for the students aged 13 to 18, only a few continue to study this language in their higher education. It is a challenge for the educators in higher education institutes to encourage and attract students to study Tamil and is equally challenging to encourage them to maintain Tamil language in their daily conversations. The main aim of this study is to identify the language used in Facebook communication among the Malaysian Tamil students in the university. Reasons for their language choice and some strategies to maintain the usage of Tamil language in social networking platform are also discussed in this paper. ...
Code-switching can be used to express and create different meanings and ideologies, as well as di... more Code-switching can be used to express and create different meanings and ideologies, as well as different identities. Speakers can choose various codes in their linguistic repertoires to do these things. In academic settings in Pakistan, English is likely to be used with Urdu and regional languages, such as Pashto, resulting in the expression and construction of different identities. In order to examine the link between code-switching and identity in a multilingual academic setting, this paper examines the construction of identity that emerges from code-switching practices among a group of lecturers and students at a university in Pakistan. Data were collected through recordings of interactions supplemented with semi-structured interviews, which were then ethnographically analysed from a micro-macro perspective. The findings revealed a seamless and dynamic use of code - switching, which was mainly in English and Pashto. The fluid nature of the code - switching makes it seem as if spe...
Pakistan is home to diverse multilingual practices. However, these practices have not been extens... more Pakistan is home to diverse multilingual practices. However, these practices have not been extensively explored. This paper unpacks the interactive practices of a group of students in a university in Pakistan from the perspective of translanguaging. In particular, the paper examines the languages students use in informal class discussions in a university setting and explores their motivations for using different languages within this setting. Data collected through observations, video-recording and semi-structured interviews were ethnographically analysed. The findings indicate that although the Medium of Instruction at the university is English, the students displayed unconscious use of translanguaging in their discussions of mainly English and Pashto (their native language), and some Urdu (the national language).
Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in
language are o... more Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital letters or colour code? The aim of this study is to identify the techniques used by Tamils in conveying emotions through words in facebook. This paper further discusses the frequent and helpful techniques used in Tamil communication. Samples chosen for this study were forty active facebook users who have good language competency in Tamil.
Kajian ini memfokuskan penanda linguistik bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Tujuan utama ka... more Kajian ini memfokuskan penanda linguistik bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Tujuan utama kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti penanda linguistik yang digunakan oleh penutur bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook, menganalisis bagaimana cara pengguna bahasa Tamil meluahkan emosi menerusi „bahasa‟ dalam komunikasi Facebook. menjelaskan jenis emosi yang diluahkan oleh penutur bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook, merumuskan maklumat emosi bahasa Tamil dalam komunikasi Facebook. Model Lens (Brunswik, 1956), Model Komunikasi SMCR (Carey, 1989) dan Teori Tholkaappiya Meypaattiyal (த ொலொபபி தயபபொடடில) dalam Vellaivaranan (1986) dijadikan asas dalam kajian ini. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah alternatif, dan analisis kandungan, yang berinstrumenkan pemerhatian berserta, dan temu bual. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan kaedah kualitatif yang disertakan dengan peratusan mudah. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa penutur Tamil yang berkomunikasi dalam Facebook menggunakan lapa...
Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are o... more Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital letters or colour code? The aim of this study is t...
Names and naming practices reflect the socio-cultural background of a community. The giving of na... more Names and naming practices reflect the socio-cultural background of a community. The giving of names is therefore not merely an act of labelling but represents constructs of identity that reflect the collective self-representation of a community and its worldviews. This study examines the naming practices of the Telugu in Malaysia and investigates the morphological structure and the semantic properties of Telugu names. To accomplish those research goals, survey interviews were conducted with 288 respondents in four different Malaysian states. Using descriptive statistics, a narrative analysis of the survey responses was used. Six experts in the Telugu culture were then invited for a focus group discussion. Before the results of this analysis are presented, detailed information about the Telugu and their naming traditions are provided. As will be shown here, among the Telugu, name-giving is a sacred act that is performed during a traditional naming ceremony called the Barasala. Durin...
Language is a powerful identity of an ethnic group. It is with difficulty that a minority group m... more Language is a powerful identity of an ethnic group. It is with difficulty that a minority group maintains its mother tongue in a multilingual society, particularly so when other languages such as Malay, English and Chinese have economic advantages over Tamil. Even though in Malaysia Tamil language is taught in primary schools for children aged 7 to 12 and in secondary schools for the students aged 13 to 18, only a few continue to study this language in their higher education. It is a challenge for the educators in higher education institutes to encourage and attract students to study Tamil and is equally challenging to encourage them to maintain Tamil language in their daily conversations. The main aim of this study is to identify the language used in Facebook communication among the Malaysian Tamil students in the university. Reasons for their language choice and some strategies to maintain the usage of Tamil language in social networking platform are also discussed in this paper. ...
Code-switching can be used to express and create different meanings and ideologies, as well as di... more Code-switching can be used to express and create different meanings and ideologies, as well as different identities. Speakers can choose various codes in their linguistic repertoires to do these things. In academic settings in Pakistan, English is likely to be used with Urdu and regional languages, such as Pashto, resulting in the expression and construction of different identities. In order to examine the link between code-switching and identity in a multilingual academic setting, this paper examines the construction of identity that emerges from code-switching practices among a group of lecturers and students at a university in Pakistan. Data were collected through recordings of interactions supplemented with semi-structured interviews, which were then ethnographically analysed from a micro-macro perspective. The findings revealed a seamless and dynamic use of code - switching, which was mainly in English and Pashto. The fluid nature of the code - switching makes it seem as if spe...
Pakistan is home to diverse multilingual practices. However, these practices have not been extens... more Pakistan is home to diverse multilingual practices. However, these practices have not been extensively explored. This paper unpacks the interactive practices of a group of students in a university in Pakistan from the perspective of translanguaging. In particular, the paper examines the languages students use in informal class discussions in a university setting and explores their motivations for using different languages within this setting. Data collected through observations, video-recording and semi-structured interviews were ethnographically analysed. The findings indicate that although the Medium of Instruction at the university is English, the students displayed unconscious use of translanguaging in their discussions of mainly English and Pashto (their native language), and some Urdu (the national language).
Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in
language are o... more Language being used as a communication tool is embedded with emotions. Emotions in language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital letters or colour code? The aim of this study is to identify the techniques used by Tamils in conveying emotions through words in facebook. This paper further discusses the frequent and helpful techniques used in Tamil communication. Samples chosen for this study were forty active facebook users who have good language competency in Tamil.
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language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of
communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more
successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based
communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues
like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful
as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that
computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F
communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to
express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to
communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital
letters or colour code? The aim of this study is to identify the techniques used by Tamils in
conveying emotions through words in facebook. This paper further discusses the frequent
and helpful techniques used in Tamil communication. Samples chosen for this study were
forty active facebook users who have good language competency in Tamil.
language are obvious in face-to-face (F2F) communication than in any other forms of
communications. Media Richness Theory explains that the richer the media is the more
successful communication will be and vice versa (Moczynski, 2010). This means text-based
communication such as letters, e-mails, memo and so forth lacking of non-verbal cues
like intonations, facial expressions, body movements and others, will not be as successful
as F2F communication. On the other hand, there are also studies which have proven that
computer mediated communication can convey non-verbal cues as effective as in F2F
communication by manipulating the fonts with capitalization or using coloured fonts to
express emotions (Mali, 2007; Boonthanom, 2004). Nevertheless, how is it possible to
communicate non-verbal informations in a language like Tamil which does not have capital
letters or colour code? The aim of this study is to identify the techniques used by Tamils in
conveying emotions through words in facebook. This paper further discusses the frequent
and helpful techniques used in Tamil communication. Samples chosen for this study were
forty active facebook users who have good language competency in Tamil.