Pub Date : 2023-11-26DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.21
Abdelali Zaid, Hanan Bennoudi
This article explores the growing landscape of machine and AI-powered translation, explicitly focusing on religious text translation. The objective is to assess how AI-powered translation tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Translate, can replace human translation in handling complex religious content. The analysis considers word choice, word count, readability, and overall translation quality. This article uses qualitative and comparative data analysis to evaluate translations of seven English to Arabic religious texts by ChatGPT, Google Translate, and human translators. The texts were chosen randomly in different religious contexts, and a systematic coding framework was employed. Through Nvivo software, we examined word placement, vocabulary diversity, fluency, and accuracy. The analysis concludes that ChatGPT and Google Translate provide fairly accurate translations, yet the quality is questioned. Human translation consistently outperforms machine translations, maintaining depth, cultural relevance, and nuanced understanding. Word count analysis shows that machine translations are more concise and missing significant elements. While AI-powered translation tools have made significant advancements, they still need to be capable of entirely replacing human expertise, especially in handling complex and culturally rich texts. Human translators continue to excel in conveying complex ideas and preserving the richness of language and culture.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-26DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.20
Elsadig Ali Elsadig Elnadeef, Ayman Hamd Elneil
This paper describes how to inculcate authentic pedagogy and blended learning at KKU in terms of digital transformation. The study is aimed at integrating classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences and creating active learning entailing authenticity, which entails educational practice with respect to external reality. Besides, the construction of digital transformation, including technology, services, and security, bridges the digital gap to create collaborative, interactive, and personalized learning experiences. The study is based on quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments, including a pre-and post-test. The population of the study consists of students studying English language as an intensive course at KKU. The study sample is composed of two groups: the experimental group and the control group. The result of this study indicates that Authentic pedagogy and blended learning models improve students' English proficiency and maximize collaborative learning. Furthermore, it provides a more flexible learning environment, enjoyment, and student-centered, and the role of the teacher is a guide and facilitator.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-25DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.19
Khadija Baddane, Abdelghanie Ennam
Contextualized Teaching and Learning (CTL) is known to have a great impact on the students’ academic performance. It promotes positive learners’ engagement and improves learning skills among learners. Berns and Ericson (cited in Center for Student, Research and Planning Group, & Academic Senate for California, 2009) define contextualization as the notion in teaching and learning which relates the lesson or the content of a subject matter into a real-world setting. The study aims to find out and evaluate the reading skills and comprehension performance of the IELTS test-takers and the effectiveness of the contextualized learning materials. It tries to determine the effects of Contextualized Teaching and Learning on the reading comprehension performance of the learners and uncover the essence of readers’ lived experiences and perceptions regarding the importance of contextualization in reading comprehension. It also seeks to explore how readers make meaning, engage with texts, and interpret information within various contextual frameworks. The current study used a qualitative methodology to elicit data from my students preparing for the IELTS exam. More particularly, IELTS students aim to improve their reading comprehension skills. To select participants, specific inclusion criteria are established. Participants must be IELTS test-takers with a minimum English proficiency level of B2(intermediate), as confirmed by their most recent IELTS or equivalent test scores. After securing informed consent from the participants, I selected a diverse sample of 15 individuals comprising different age groups and English language proficiency levels within the B2 to C1. This approach ensures a comprehensive and representative group for examining how contextualized reading materials impact reading comprehension among IELTS students preparing for the test.
众所周知，情境教学法（CTL）对学生的学习成绩有很大影响。它能促进学习者的积极参与，提高学习者的学习技能。Berns 和 Ericson（转引自 Center for Student, Research and Planning Group, & Academic Senate for California, 2009）将情境化定义为将课程或学科内容与真实世界环境相联系的教学理念。本研究旨在发现和评估雅思考生的阅读技能和理解能力以及情境学习材料的有效性。它试图确定情境化教学对学习者阅读理解能力的影响，并揭示读者的生活经验和对情境化在阅读理解中的重要性的认识。本研究还试图探讨读者如何在不同的语境框架下创造意义、接触文本和解读信息。本研究采用定性方法，从我的雅思备考学生那里获取数据。尤其是，雅思学生的目标是提高他们的阅读理解能力。为了选择参与者，我们制定了具体的纳入标准。参与者必须是雅思考生，英语水平至少达到 B2（中级），并由其最近的雅思或同等考试成绩证实。在征得参与者的知情同意后，我选择了 15 个不同年龄段、英语水平在 B2 到 C1 之间的人作为样本。这种方法确保了研究语境化阅读材料如何影响准备雅思考试的学生的阅读理解能力时，能有一个全面且具有代表性的群体。
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Pub Date : 2023-11-21DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.1.18x
E. P. Astuti, Gabriel Fajar Sasmita Aji, Agnes Seraphine
Humans and nature are two things that cannot be separated. Humans take natural resources to fulfill their needs. In this modern era, the motive of humans to exploit nature is no longer just to fulfill their needs but also to gain profit for themselves. The fact that destruction of nature and the depletion of natural resources will threaten the lives of future generations. Therefore, efforts are needed to educate people, especially the next generation, about protecting and preserving nature. This research will examine ecological consciousness in three children's literature books: One Small Hop, The Leaf Detective, and One Plastic Bag. One Small Hop. There are two objectives in this study. The first objective is to describe the ecological consciousness portrayed in One Small Hop, The Leaf Detective, and One Plastic Bag. The second objective is to identify the ways ecological consciousness is portrayed in One Small Hop, The Leaf Detective, and One Plastic Bag. The researcher uses the library method to help the analysis of this research. The primary source of this study is three children's literature entitled One Small Hop by Madelyn Rosenberg (2021), The Leaf Detective by Heather Lang (2021), and One Plastic Bag by Miranda Paul (2015). The secondary sources are taken from Ecocriticism books, children's literature books, as well as various journals and articles related to eco-consciousness through children's literature. The ecocriticism approach is used in this study to connect literature and the physical environment. To find out the ecological consciousness, the researcher uses the ecological consciousness theory proposed by Bannan-Watts (2009) and Chang (2002). This study concludes that ecological consciousness depicted in those three children’s literature is understanding the essence of nature, showing concern for the condition of nature, understanding the interdependence between living beings and nature, and knowing the ways nature speaks. Ecological consciousness can be depicted through the character’s actions, speech, and the author’s comments. Children's literature can be used as a tool to encourage young readers to build their relational proximity to nature, raise their awareness of climate change issues, and invite them to engage in environmental activities. This is done through the aforementioned kinds and depiction strategies of ecological consciousness.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.13
Imane Messaoudi, Sana Sakale
Research methodology constitutes the stem of most empirical studies, ranging from qualitative, quantitative, to mixed methods. In the course of conducting any study, the extensive knowledge of these practices is prerequisite, especially for novice researchers. Be it the least conventional type, mixed methods or triangulation has been grounded in theory since 1970s. It has become widely accepted as a way to improve the analysis and interpretation of findings (Denzin, 2010), as well as increase the validity of the outcomes (Creswell, 2014). Bearing in mind the valuable interest guaranteed by this latter, the present paper aimed at exploring the extent to which graduate students are familiar with triangulation in research, as translated in their knowledge about its types along with its previous use. This was carried out on 20 Moroccan graduate students coming from different universities through an open-ended/ self- reported survey questionnaire done online. The results revealed 70% of the participants claimed familiarity with the concept of triangulation, while 30% reported no prior knowledge of it. Half of the participants reported prior use of triangulation in their theses/ articles, master’s degree dominating, while ‘methodological triangulation’ was the type mostly adopted. These findings count as a great foundation for future research aiming to investigate the reasons behind each result obtained. The answers of which will help connect the bridge of theory and practice accounting for research methodology.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.17
Shuyi Hou
The development of corpus linguistics and the establishment of different corpora provide effective and reliable evidence for the comparison of synonyms. This paper is going to compare and analyse the characteristics of semantic prosody of effect, impact and influence from register and collocation, with the methodology of quantitative and qualitative. The result shows that there exist discrepancies in using this group of words, that is, effect, impact and influence, which can serve as guidance for the research of synonym comparison.
{"title":"A Comparative Study of Synonyms Semantic Prosody of Effect, Impact and Influence Based on Corpus","authors":"Shuyi Hou","doi":"10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.17","url":null,"abstract":"The development of corpus linguistics and the establishment of different corpora provide effective and reliable evidence for the comparison of synonyms. This paper is going to compare and analyse the characteristics of semantic prosody of effect, impact and influence from register and collocation, with the methodology of quantitative and qualitative. The result shows that there exist discrepancies in using this group of words, that is, effect, impact and influence, which can serve as guidance for the research of synonym comparison.","PeriodicalId":505990,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139259882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.12
Nadya Nurhidayah Nurdin, Muhammad Asfah Rahman, Syarifuddin Dollah
In terms of intrinsic motive in learning, aptitude, need, interest, learning pace, strategy, and style, each student is unique. Each student is a distinct individual with a wide range of talents and abilities, and each is committed to lifelong growth and development. The present study investigated the student’s brain dominance from selected public and private Vocational High Schools. The participants of this study were 101 students who had learnt by using Problem Based Learning. The questionnaires were adopted from Mariani (1996), which consisted of 20 numbers with 3 choices to see the brain left/brain preference of students. In addition, most students were observed to lean slightly toward either the left or the right hemisphere of the brain. The report concludes by discussing ideas for helping educators adapt lesson plans to accommodate individual students' learning styles.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.16
Fatima-Zahra Zouali, Sara Fadli, Latifa Arharbi, Abdeljabbar El Mediouni, Nassira Houat
The digital revolution has brought about colossal changes in many social aspects. Thanks to the emergence of new digital technologies, many jobs have been executed by machines. Thus, employers are seeking different skills; they are known as soft skills. These skills are currently required for integrating the workforce. This article provides conceptual and empirical information related to employability skills development. It aims to explore the effect of soft skills training on the development of this skill among secondary school students. It is preliminary research to check students’ knowledge of three skills: Critical thinking, Collaboration and Communication. The theoretical frameworks mobilized for this study are the project-based learning theory and the experiential learning theory (Kolb, 2005). A mixed approach is adopted to examine the development of these skills via a one-month in-person training for students of Oued Eddahab high school. Quantitative data were collected via two web-based questionnaires: a pre-training and a post-training to compare students’ perceptions regarding the soft skills training. Qualitative data were collected by recording two focus groups. The quantitative results have revealed that there are many effective strategies to apply in order to enhance soft skills in high school. The qualitative results revealed that there is a positive relationship between the training workshops and the improvement of those skills. The majority of the students have expressed their satisfaction with the different workshops and stressed the importance of these skills for their academic and professional careers and for the improvement of their communicative capacities.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.14
Longzhan Chen
Wen Xin Diao Long is a classical literary commentary in ancient China, which has both Chinese traditional literary thoughts and educational values. Based on the vigorous development of Chinese traditional literature translation study and the present situation of English translation research on Wen Xin Diao Long, this paper aims to study the commonality and differences between the three translators Shi Youzhong[Vincent Yu-chung Shih], Huang Zhaojie and Yang Guobin in dealing with the phenomenon of creative treason and cultural imagery transmission in the English translation of Cheng Qi in Wen Xin Diao Long from the perspective of Medio-translatology, explores the different ways of dealing with the original text and the translation of traditional cultural elements in the three translators’ translation, and discusses the role and influence of translators’ subjectivity and cultural factors, with a view to promoting its overseas translation and English translation studies.
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Pub Date : 2023-11-19DOI: 10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.11.15
Kaoutar Chahbane, Hassan Zrizi
This article examines the intricate relationship between language and politics through the lens of conceptual metaphors utilized in contemporary political discourse. By analyzing the framing and use of conceptual metaphors in political communication, the study aims to elucidate how language shapes and influences political narratives and ideologies. In this study, a qualitative research approach was adopted, incorporating critical discourse analysis (CDA) to delve into the use of conceptual metaphors in the context of American political discourse, taking as a case study Barack Obama's 2009 Cairo speech and Donald Trump's 2017 Inaugural Address. Drawing upon insights from studies on cognitive linguistics, politics, and discourse analysis, the research investigates the ways in which political actors strategically employ metaphors to construct persuasive arguments, shape public opinion, and advance specific policy agendas. This research thus aims to contribute to a nuanced understanding of the relation existing between language and political persuasion.
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