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Religiosity And Subjective Well-Being In The Arab Context, Mayssah El Nayal, Laila C.A. Helmi

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This is a quick review of Ahmed Abdel-Khalek’s seminal collection of studies on religiosity and psychology, entitled Religiosity and Subjective Well-being in the Arab Context, publish in 2018 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK. The review gives a quick introduction to the topic and proceeds to describe the contents of the work.

Sebastian Faulks’ Human Traces:A Journey Into The Depths Of The Human Psyche, Essam Fattouh

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

Sebastian Faulk’s novel, Human Traces (2006), embarks on a new trend in contemporary English fiction. Through its representations of two main protagonists, pioneers in the field of psychology between the 1870s and 1918, Faulks traces the formative years of the development of the young discipline of psychiatry. Even though Faulks works in the realist traditions of Charles Dickens and George Eliot, yet he delves into such major questions as the role of unconscious motivations in human individual behaviour, the causes of mental illness, and the very attempt to understand the nature of the human being. The time frame of the …

الخصائص السيكو مترية للصورة العربية القصيرة للإصدار الثاني من قائمة الخمسة الكبار, Bader M. Al-Ansari, Talal B. Al-Ali

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

هدفت هذه الدراسة لفحص الخصائص القياسية للصورة العربية القصيرة للإصدار الثاني من قائمة الخمسة الكبار في الكويت. استخدمت في هذه الدراسة (3) عينات مستقلة من طلاب جامعة الكويت إجمالي قوامها (2977) فرداً بواقع (1116) من الذكور و (1861) من الإناث وذلك لحساب ثبات الاتساق الداخلي والصدق العاملي وصدق المحك. وقد أسفرت نتائج الدراسة عن تباين معاملات الثبات لقائمة الخمسة الكبار حيث تراوحت معاملات ألفا للثبات بين 0.75 و0.82 لعينة الذكور في حين تراوحت معاملات ألفا للثبات بين 0.74 و0.81 لعينة الإناث. كما كشفت نتائج التحليل العاملي الاستكشافي عن استخلاص خمسة عوامل لقائمة الخمسة الكبار (العصابية، الانبساط، الانفتاح العقلي، الاتقان، القبول). …

Students’ Loyalty: Does Value Co-Creation In Higher Education Institutions Matter?, Ayman M. Bazzi, Alaaeddine A. Ali, Nehale Mostapha

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This study investigates the influence for intrinsic and extrinsic motives on customers` participation in value co-creation activities (CPVCA), beside examining the direct and indirect impact for CPVCA on customers` loyalty. Quantitative research approach is used, while the study population encompasses all Lebanese private universities students. A questionnaire was developed to gather data from 403 universities` students who were chosen using the convenience sampling technique. PLS-SEM was adopted to examine the study proposed scale validity and the relationships between its latent variables. The current study results indicate a positive influence for both intrinsic and extrinsic motives on CPVCA. Also, the findings …

دور رواد مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي في تطور سوق وسائل الاعلام العراقي (دراسة تحليلية), Sherko J. Mohammad, Alaa M. Akkof, Ahmed O. Bali

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

يتميز واقع الاعلام في العراق بحالة نادرة لاتشبه مثيلاتها في المنطقة على صعيدي المهنة وامتلاك المؤسسات الاعلامية التقليدية، حيث مازالت أغلبية تلك المؤسسات مملوكة لأحزاب وشخصيات من ذوي النفوذ السياسي،لاسيما الأحزاب الحاكمة، لأن انشاء أي مؤسسة اعلامية تقليدية مرهون برأس مال كبير أولاً، وموارد بشرية ثانياً. لذلك درست هذه الورقة البحثية ديناميكيات التحول في سوق الإعلام العراقي مع التركيز على العوامل التي تساعد على مشاركة ودمج رواد الأعمال في مجال الإعلام وشركات الوسائط الرقمية التي تستهدف الجمهور على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي. وتُعد هذه الدراسة من الدراسات الوصفية التحليلية، وقد استخدمت أسلوب المقابلة المفتوحة والمعمقة كأحد أساليب البحث الكيفي مع (19) …

Examining Banks’ Failure In The Mena Region, Rachel Saad, Nehale Mostafa

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

This paper investigates whether or not banks in the MENA region are susceptible to failures. Two z score models are investigated in predicting the health of ninety banks across ten countries. Using discriminant and regression analysis, one can determine which ratios are statistically significant in predicting the health of the selected banks and which zone they belong to safe, grey, or distressed zone. The study spans the years 2006 to 2016. The goal of this study is to compare two z scores to assess if banks within MENA are subject to failure. According to the findings of this study, the …

The Need For An Integrated Preschool Efl Curriculum In Lebanon, Amal J. Yazigy Dr.

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

An Integrated Curriculum for Preschool enriches the children’s linguistic environment that leads to better, more natural learning of the target language and concepts of different fields. This paper starts by reviewing available literature about child development, foreign language learning, EFL in this context, and the integrated curriculum. The development of a holistic curriculum for preschoolers in Lebanon is given taking into consideration the healthy cognitive, emotional, and psychomotor development of preschoolers.

Ideology Representation In The Editorial Of Koran Tempo And Kompas On Covid-19 Handling In Indonesia, Bakdal Ginanjar, Chattri Sigit Widyastuti, Sumarlam Sumarlam

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This article examines the editorials in Koran Tempo and Kompas in representing their ideology of COVID-19 handling in Indonesia. This linguistic research is conducted qualitative­ly. The data were in the form of Indonesian-language editorial discourse, which discussed the COVID-19 handling in Indonesia. The written research data were taken from national news­papers, namely Koran Tempo and Kompas, and were obtained through the use of listening and note-taking techniques. They were then analyzed using Van Dijk’s critical discourse analysis model. The results of the analysis show that there are differences in the representa­tion of ideology in Koran Tempo and Kompas on COVID-19 …

Bicultural, Personality, And Pedagogical Competences In The Perspective Of Bipa Language Assistants, Syihabuddin Syihabuddin

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

In 2019, there were 63.022 learners of Indonesian as a foreign language in Victorian schools, Australia. They were facilitated by 263 Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) local teachers. Due to a shortage of BIPA local teachers, the Department of Education and Training Victoria had recruited language assistants from Indonesia. This study is aimed to describe the required skillsets of BIPA language assistants to support their duties. The data were collected through interviews, an inventory, observations, and stories of eight Indonesian language assistants with one year of experience. The findings reveal that the language assistants need to develop bicultural, personality …

The Exploration Of Indonesian Students’ Attributions In Efl Reading And Writing Classes, Yustinus Calvin Gai Mali

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Although the previous studies have given so much attention to exploring the students’ attributions in various settings and academic levels, there is a scarcity of research that presents and compares findings on the attributions of Indonesian university students, specifically in the reading (receptive skill) and writing (productive skill) courses. This study researched students’ attributions in their English as a Foreign Language (EFL) writing and reading classrooms at a private university in Indonesia. The research participants were 161 students who responded to an online questionnaire that explored their attributions for the success or failure in achieving the learning objectives of the …

Incorporating Critical Thinking And English As A Medium Of Instruction For Elementary School Students, Siti Muniroh, Sri Rachmajanti, Ekaning Dewanti Laksmi, Jasmine Nur Fadhillah, Nur Nilam Ayu Saputri

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

This case study aims to find out how teachers of the International Class Program at an elementary school in Malang incorporated critical thinking (CT) pedagogy in teaching subjects with English as a Medium of Instruction. Eighteen teachers filled in an online questionnaire, and two of them were interviewed. Analysis of one pre-recorded video for English class (lasted for 13 minutes) and one video of Math class delivered through Zoom meeting (lasted for 29 minutes) was done to investigate how teachers triggered students’ thinking in the classroom practice. Also, an analysis of three lesson plans was done to dig further information …

The Translation Of Personal Pronouns In French Discourses Into Indonesian, Sajarwa Sajarwa

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Translation is the transfer of a message from a source-language text into an equivalent target-language text. Cultural differences between a source language and a target language always leave marks on a translation process. Language as part of culture influences the minds of its speakers, especially translators. French literary texts (as source texts) and their Indonesian translations (target texts) can provide examples of the differences between the reasoning process of French literary writers and that of Indonesian translators, particularly in the translation of pronouns with this topic being the focus of this present study. By carefully investigating how pronouns are translated …

Efl Teachers’ Reasons For Selecting Instructional Materials During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Suharyadi Suharyadi, Anik Nunuk Wulyani

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how teachers teach and students learn in the classroom. One of the challenges in the online teaching is that teachers are required to prepare the instructional materials for their students. This study aims at investigating the EFL teachers’ reasons for choosing the instructional materials in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. By employing a set of questionnaires, this study collected the data from 219 English teachers from various levels of education online via the google form link. The data collection was done for one month starting from 5 May to 5 June 2020. The data …

The Constellation Of Lacan’S Subject Register In Damar Shashangka’S Translation Of Serat Gatholoco, Yostiani Noor Asmi Harini, Hegar Krisna Cambara

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Gatholoco is a figure in Serat Gatholoco, a literary work suspected to be written in the early 19th century. The Gatholoco character is said to have a constellation of desires that presents subversive symptoms, positioning Serat Gatholoco as a controversial text at that time. The aim of this study is to describe the constellation of desires in Serat Gatholoco translation from Damar Shashangka, using the economics perspective of the Lacanian subject. This study used the qualitative interpretive method. The result shows Gatholoco as a sublimation of ideas that become the image-subject in the symbolic register, which is a manifestation of …

Design Paradigm And Syntagm Of Woven Bamboo Packaging (Besek), Andika Agung Sutrisno, Bambang Sunarto, Dharsono Dharsono

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Communication becomes a powerful means of cultural diffusion and an alternative choice for the community. Recently, modern society has been observed to be highly consumeris­tic, where the image becomes a consideration in the decision-making to pur­chase. Visual design on the packaging has an effect on consumers' purchasing decisions. The traditional woven bamboo packaging (besek) has an exciting phenomenon in modern society today (urban). The qualitative approach was used with narrative construction or textual de­scriptions of phenomena. Formal analysis and sign interpreta­tion were used to answer research problems. The formal analytical method was used to identify the way syntag­matic shapes produce …

Contextualizing Extrinsic And Intrinsic Elements Of Short Stories In Indonesian Textbooks For Primary School Level, Erikson Saragih, Mindo Uli Sinaga, Pesta Simamora, Samsul Mustika

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The objective of this study is to look at learning indicators and contextualize extrinsic and intrinsic components in three Indonesian language textbooks for elementary school students. This study employs a qualitative research approach with a content analysis design to attain this purpose. The findings show that textbooks only use one learning indicator for each short story, although intrinsic (themes, characters, and messages) and extrinsic (social values, moral values, cultural values, and religious values) elements have been effectively balanced in the story. short. Although the results of this study do not represent any analysis of short story content in all primary …

The Presentation Structure Of “Lahire Naga Tahun” In Wayang Topeng Malang Theatrical Dance, Wida Rahayuningtyas

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Dramatari Wayang Topeng shows the diversity of characters, the variety of movements, the diversity of costumes, and the diversity of stories. Dramatari Wayang Topeng show is taken from the Panji story, which is oral literature. 17 stories have been developed by the puppeteers at Padepokan Asmara Bangun, Malang Regency. There is one story that is only performed on certain days, namely the month of Sura, which is the month of reckoning Javanese or Javanese new year, which is entitled Lahire Naga Tahun. The purpose of this research is to describe the presentation structure of "Lahire Naga Tahun" in the Malang …

Michelle Gibbs And Carmen Lozar Discuss New Art Exhibits Showcasing Black Artists, Ariele Jones

Interviews for WGLT

Two art exhibits at the Merwin and Wakeley Galleries in the Ames School of Art are celebrating the fullness of Blackness and exploring the theme of Afro-futurism. The organizers, Professor of Theatre Arts Michelle Gibbs and Gallery Director Carmen Lozar, discuss the exhibits with Ariele Jones from WGLT.

“It’S Not Just About Improving My Spanish.” Student Perceptions Of Service Learning, Farah Ali

Global Language Studies Faculty publications

In the last few decades, service learning (SL) has emerged as an instructional model that facilitates connections between learning experiences in and outside the classroom, and highlights the socio-political nature of language use (Grim, 2010; Bettencourt, 2015; Moreno-López et. al, 2017). However, its effective and relevant curricular implementation remains a challenge for educators. This exploratory paper examines how SL impacts advanced learners’ beliefs, attitudes, and motivation towards learning Spanish, as well as their ability to connect their service experiences with course content. Findings show that learners evaluate service experiences through a proficiency-based lens, where the success of their experiences depended …

Volume Cxli, Number 7, February 25, 2022, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, February 24, 2022, Layla Halterman, Cici Chagnon, Amelia Kunko, Kalina Witkowska, Marie Sykes, Chase Portaro, Morgan Mason, Liam Reilly, Sean Mcginley, Ro Murphy

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Meet the 2022 Commencement Speakers • Jobs, Internships and Networking, Oh My! • The Voice of Ursinus • Shivering With Anticipation for Rocky Horror • Who's Who in WVOU? • Opinions: Bookstore Fresh Out of Textbooks • How Fabulous is the Fabulous App? • A Springly Check-in

2022-02-23 Campus Update From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A PowerPoint presentation given by the President of Morehead State University on the current activities and events on campus over the past semester and future projects in the works delivered on February 23, 2022.

Nations Within Nations: The Heterogeneity Of Mexican Transnationals Of Indigenous Descent From Anzalduan Lenses, David Martinez-Prieto

Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications

This chapter analyzes the significance and limitations of utilizing Gloria Anzaldúa’s framework when examining Mexican transnational communities of Mesoamerican ancestry after they return to Mexico. In this way, this chapter calls for a better understanding of the historical and political factors that impact the identities of Mexican transnationals of Indigenous origin. Based on data collected during three investigations with transnational (pre)service teachers from Indigenous communities in the Mexican states of Puebla (2017), Tlaxcala (2017), and Oaxaca (2018), the author analyzes the pertinence of Anzaldua’s framework in understanding the subjugation and internal differences of Indigenous transnational populations. This chapter also examines …

Curricular Assemblages: Understanding Student Writing Knowledge (Re)Circulation Across Genres, Adam Phillips

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation proposes that the field of Writing Studies (WS) as well as writing program administrators (WPAs) should integrate quantitative methods into curricular assessment in order to improve pedagogical practices within their curricula. Through the use of the theoretical framework of assemblage theory, a theory that has been underutilized within WS, and the lens of linguistic, cultural, and substantive (LCS) language patterns, this study attempts to identify and understand student writing knowledge circulation and recirculation within one local curriculum. As well, with the incorporation of technological tools such as RAND-Lex, WPAs and WS researchers can identify granular patterns within student …

To Kill A Mockingbird

Taylor Theatre Playbills

The playbill for Taylor University's performance of To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, dramatized by Christopher Sergel.

Performed February 18-20 & 25-27, 2022 at the Mitchell Theatre.

To Kill A Mockingbird is a dramatization by Christopher Sergel of Harper Lee's classic novel. Set in the racially segregated South during the 1930s, the play follows young Scout Finch and her brother Jem as they witness their father, Atticus Finch, defend Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of raping a white woman. Through Scout's eyes, the story explores themes of racial injustice, moral integrity, and the loss of innocence. The …

Volume Cxli, Number 6, February 18, 2022, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, February 17, 2022, Layla Halterman, Cici Chagnon, Brian Tague, Jenna Smith, Sean Mcginley, Vaughn Dibattista, Kathy Logan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Happy Birthday, Ursinus! • Michael Green, Man Around Campus • The Search for a New English Professor • Movies With the Melrose Fellows • Ursinus Bucket List Challenge • D3 Dreamin': The Tyler Neal Story • 1,000 Points for Ryan Hughes

2022-02-16 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community upcoming events for the Spring Semester from February 16, 2022.

Entrepreneurship Education As Part Of Higher Education Reform In Egypt: An Exploratory Qualitative Case Study, Mona Mersal

Theses and Dissertations

Higher Education plays a key role in developing societies’ economies through preparing successful leaders and citizens who can compete in today’s rapidly-changing labor market. Entrepreneurship education can pave the way for job creation, innovation, critical thinking, and economic growth. The aim of this study is to explore the views of higher education stakeholders about the economic, socio-cultural, and pedagogical implications of entrepreneurship education in a private international higher education institution in Egypt, namely the American University in Cairo (AUC). Moreover, the study seeks to investigate some of the obstacles and best practices of entrepreneurship education at the AUC. The study …

Cadillacs N’ Poetry, Glen K. Waters Ii

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

This poem is a historical meditation on Elizabeth Alexander’s The Blackish Interior: Essays. The poem examines Blackness by expanding on historical Black movements in the mid-1900s that contributed to the mechanization of the Black body as a commodity through means of production. The poem uses the imagery of Black migration, lynching, evolution, mechanization, commodities, production, and death to bring forward the importance of identity and inner self-worth in a capitalistic society that benefits from the destruction of Black bodies.