Papers by Azianura Hani Shaari
Journal of Intercultural Communication, Dec 9, 2023
Journal of language teaching, linguistics and literature/3L, Mar 27, 2024
Discourse Processes between Reason and Emotion, 2021
Code switching and code mixing have been across a variety of languages, but little is known about... more Code switching and code mixing have been across a variety of languages, but little is known about why they are used as communicative strategies for entertainment. This study is an attempt to fill in this gap by exploring and describing the recent phenomenon of English code-switching in Malay songs. Based on Poplack’ Theory (1980), this study discovered two types of code switching used in Malay songs; intrasentential and intersentential code switching. The classification of the code-switching functions was based on Appel and Musyken (2006) six functions of code switching and supplemented by Nur Syazwani Halim and Marlyna Maros (2014), Oreoluwa (2013), and Bullock and Toribio (2009). Based on Appel and Musyken (2006), expressive function was found to be the most famous function whereas metalinguistic function was the least function used. Also, the findings indicated that phatic function was more suitable for intrasentential code switching and metalinguistic function was more appropri...
Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 2019
The current English language education in Malaysia has integrated the Higher-Order Thinking Skill... more The current English language education in Malaysia has integrated the Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) as part of its testing and evaluation system, which aims to enhance students' cognitive skills and abilities in learning. Having a higher-order thinking ability at the earliest stage of formal education (primary and elementary levels) is essential in order to meet the growing demand for highly intelligent and professional workers in the future. The present study aims to identify the use of HOTS items in selected English reading comprehension examinations for Standard 6 students in Malaysia. 80 reading comprehension items were selected from various final examination papers distributed in eight different states in the country. Data were quantitatively analysed using content analysis based on the levels of cognitive listed in Bloom's Taxonomy. Apart from that, the data were also analysed based on a series of professional evaluations made by four content experts in the country. The findings indicate that most reading comprehension questions in the English examination papers need further revisions in order to achieve the standard of HOTS that have become part of the new curriculum and national education policy. Based on the findings, some practical suggestions have also been developed to further enhance the use of HOTS in English teaching and learning practices in Malaysia.
GEMA Online® Journal of Language Studies
3L The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Juvenile delinquency is always seen as a public health problem which needs intervention at variou... more Juvenile delinquency is always seen as a public health problem which needs intervention at various levels. Identifying which factors may lead juveniles to delinquency is a long-standing question among criminologists. This remains the case in Malaysia. There are studies that have explored the impact of problem-solving skills, low socioeconomic status, and gender differences in predicting the delinquent behavior of youth in Malaysia. However, very few studies have aimed to find an in-depth understanding of the effects of family roles and peer pressure on delinquency in Malaysia. The present qualitative research was designed to fill this gap in the literature. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 young male prisoners (juvenile delinquents) in Malaysia to explore the influences of family life and peer pressure on delinquency. The current study showed that parental un-involvement, parent separation, peer pressure, criminal gang membership, and parents’ involvement in crime were the...
Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
This study has compared Islamic Religious Education (IRE) and Moral Education (ME) to identify th... more This study has compared Islamic Religious Education (IRE) and Moral Education (ME) to identify these two subjects' innate differences. This qualitative research interviewed nine schoolteachers who were selected purposefully. Eleven themes were generated from the analysis of the interviews that manifested the findings of this research. The research findings reveal that IRE and ME have differences in their core philosophical standpoints and instruction methods. Based on the research findings, we have suggested necessary modification of Lickona’s Model of Teaching Moral if it is to be implemented to the curriculum of IRE. This study is significant to the curriculum developer of IRE to ensure the readiness of IRE teachers in addressing issues and concern related to moral questions and judgments. Moreover, in the Malaysian multicultural context, where IRE and ME mostly taught by Muslim instructors without actually equipping them with necessary formal teachers’ training on teaching Mo...
Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, Jan 31, 2021
2018 Cyber Resilience Conference (CRC), 2018
Teenagers can easily expose to criminal activities through media social, surrounding, and peers. ... more Teenagers can easily expose to criminal activities through media social, surrounding, and peers. They tend to imitate some of these criminal activities such as cyber bullying, fighting, cyber grooming and cyber harassment without thinking of his or communities’ side-effect. Therefore, we develop a self-crime prevention modules encompassing faith, positivity, social relationship, role model and reflection tailored for school teens. Then, we make a list of survey questions using 4 Likert scale to measure their acceptance and adaptation after participating our self-crime module. About 105 school children aged 13-17 participated from Sekolah Menengah Titiwangsa and they responded positively with approximately 3.63 of average score.
Studies in English Language and Education, 2021
Flipped classroom model has received massive attention from many researchers due to its innovativ... more Flipped classroom model has received massive attention from many researchers due to its innovative instructional strategy that offers a new perspective to the traditional classroom. However, not many studies have focused on dual language learners (DLL) who face challenges in grasping second language skills and knowledge, due to the multiple linguistic systems that they have to manage. By marrying communicative language teaching (CLT) approach with flipped technique, the present study, therefore, aims to explore dual language learners’ perception towards flipped classroom model in learning English tenses as well as their learning progress using the method. The lessons were conducted using set of culturalised interactive materials. A number of 133 intermediate learners (age 18 to 25) from a vocational college in Malaysia were selected as the research participants and data were collected using one-group pre-test–post-test design, questionnaire and interview. Pre-test and post-test gram...
How do members of the new generation praise each other? Do they still adhere to the communication... more How do members of the new generation praise each other? Do they still adhere to the communication strategies prescribed in their traditional cultural values or modernization has played a role in initiating changes in peoples linguistic behavior?The book addresses the changes in the cultural values that have emerged in the speech acts of compliments and compliment responses of native speakers of Malay in Malaysia. In the field of sociolinguistics, the discussion provides insights into the current practices of the Malay speech acts and linguistic identity among the speakers, especially after 60 years of Malaysias independence. The rapid developments in technology and cyber communication have contributed to linguistic innovation and changes in language use to a certain extent, hence calling for a look at its impact on Malay cultural values.Through empirical evidence, the book attempts to elucidate the emerging norms that indicate changes in the cultural values of the new Malays. Our ar...
3L The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 2021
This study looks at how ESL writers establish their research territory in their introductory chap... more This study looks at how ESL writers establish their research territory in their introductory chapters within the Applied Linguistics discipline. Eight PhD theses from three public universities were identified and selected as sample. The theses were chosen based on four criteria. The two disciplines selected were social sciences and humanities. This is to make sure that the corpora are similar in terms of the variation of the textual patterns. The analysis was performed using Swales’ (1990) CARS model. This study employed a systematic analysis that balances the functional-semantic approach in the identification of moves and the constituent steps involved in a particular social event. The genre-based investigation reveals that even though the moves follow that of Swales’ (1990) CARS model, the steps are different. Apart from that, this study also finds that a step can also be realised by several sub-steps after utilising a functional-semantic analysis to coding. Based on the findings,...
This conceptual paper provides an overview of previous studies on compliments and compliment resp... more This conceptual paper provides an overview of previous studies on compliments and compliment responses in several parts of the world. It discusses compliments and compliment responses in both Western and Asian contexts and demonstrates the acquisition of similar values among respondents from different geographical regions in performing the speech act. As people are normally bound with their societies’ traditional values and norms of interaction, they are expected to perceive compliments differently and act upon it based on the strategies prescribed in their cultures. However, cultural globalization or the acquisition of common cultures due to the online social networking experience and popular culture media has modified people’s communication strategies and behavior. The acceptance of many foreign values has transformed the new generation of Malays into a modern society that appreciates differences and highly adaptable to various changes in their environment.
Pertanika journal of social science and humanities, 2013
This study investigates the existence of some prominent features in Malaysian Online Communicativ... more This study investigates the existence of some prominent features in Malaysian Online Communicative English Language that may categorize itself as a transformation to another sub-variety of Malaysian English in online communication settings. This new variety, which is mutually intelligible amongst its users, may lead to the formation of a new linguistic community that is basically dominated by the younger generation. This is identified through the criteria of language variety given by early researchers, such as the influence of first language, code switching, the use of certain words and many more. By employing Virtual Ethnography, a one-year of Facebook-conversation among 120 young Malaysians from different ethnic groups, mother tongues, and cultural backgrounds was observed, and recorded. Data were meticulously examined using Content Analysis. Findings significantly suggest that Malaysian Online Communicative English has been transformed into another sub-variety of Malaysian Englis...
Flipped or inverted classroom has become a trend and a popular method of teaching and learning in... more Flipped or inverted classroom has become a trend and a popular method of teaching and learning in educational practice. However, not many studies have been done in the practice of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) in Malaysia. This paper discusses the use of flipped learning as a method to teach communication skills among a group of ESL learners in one higher learning institution. The study generally aims to analyse the effectiveness of flipped classroom method in enhancing students’ communication skills and abilities. The sample of respondents comprised of 75 ESL learners who were selected to undergo a five-week flipped communicative language program, which was designed to promote active learning and greater classroom engagement among its learners. Findings indicate a positive relationship between flipped teaching and active learning, thus improved learners’ verbal communication skills in certain ways.
This paper is designed to present results of an analysis of Profanity in English lyrics. The purp... more This paper is designed to present results of an analysis of Profanity in English lyrics. The purpose of this qualitative study is to discover type of profane words used in English songs. According to Commercial Radio Malaysia (CRM), “17.7 million of Malaysia’s population aged 10 years and above tune in to a radio daily” which indicates how music is easily to get access. 100 songs from Top 20 Billboard Hot 100 year 2009 until 2015were selected and analyzed in this paper. The results showed that profane words in the selected songs were falls under obscenity type with the highest frequency of 41% in the songs throughout the year. The results showed that this type of words generally found in Hip Hop, R&B and Pop genre compared to others. Keywords: Profanity, Cultivation Theory, Objectification Theory and Social Cognitive Theory on Gender Development
Elementary Fardhu Ain’ education is an important element in moulding a Muslim’s personality becau... more Elementary Fardhu Ain’ education is an important element in moulding a Muslim’s personality because it motives the mind, emotions, wishes and actions of a person. If this element is truly assimilated into the soul, it would help develop appropriate behaviour according to the tenets of Islam. In the Malaysian education system, Elementary Fardhu Ain’ education is a priority and is specifically mentioned in the National and Islamic Education Philosophies. It is also the basis for formulating other aspects such as worship, good conduct etc. with the hope that it would help form appropriate adolescent behaviour in PPR areas and help them become faithful Malaysians with noble values. An analysis of literature reviews related to behaviour indicated that Elementary Fardhu Ain’ has a significant relationship with adolescent behaviour formation in PPR areas. A strong Elementary Fardhu Ain’ would help adolescents attain an Islamic personality and vastly improve their level of understanding and...
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