Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study

AbstractThis research aims to examine the ecological lexicon of the East Java community through a linguistic ecological approach. The focus of this study is to understand the vocabulary and ecological concepts used by the people of East Java in describing wildlife and their natural environment. The...

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Main Authors: Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida, Risman Iye, Anik Juwariah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Cogent Arts & Humanities
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2023.2281070
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author Fithriyah Inda Nur Abida
Risman Iye
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description AbstractThis research aims to examine the ecological lexicon of the East Java community through a linguistic ecological approach. The focus of this study is to understand the vocabulary and ecological concepts used by the people of East Java in describing wildlife and their natural environment. The research is conducted by identifying and analyzing vocabulary related to flora and fauna, as well as ecological concepts present in the language and culture of East Java. Research methods used include field surveys, interviews, language data collection, and participatory observations. Data is collected through direct interactions with the people of East Java, including farmers, local residents, and community figures who possess knowledge and experience in interacting with wildlife and the natural environment. Data analysis is carried out using a linguistic ecological approach, which involves mapping ecological vocabulary, identifying distinct ecological concepts, and tracing the relationship between ecological vocabulary and local culture. The results of the research indicate that the people of East Java have a rich and unique vocabulary related to wildlife and their natural environment. This vocabulary reflects the diversity of wildlife in the region, as well as the close relationship between the community and the natural environment. Ecological concepts, such as local wisdom in natural resource management, protection of specific wildlife, and understanding the interconnectedness between humans and nature, are also found in the ecological lexicon of the East Java community. These findings have important implications for language and cultural development, as well as environmental conservation in East Java. Preserving local vocabulary can maintain the cultural richness and identity of the East Java community, while the use of ecological lexicon in education and environmental awareness can enhance the understanding and participation of the community in wildlife and habitat conservation. The findings of this research can also serve as a basis for developing more relevant conservation policies based on the understanding of the local community.
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spelling doaj.art-e8891f4f709e47dabea69700c5abd3de2023-12-12T13:29:43ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Arts & Humanities2331-19832023-12-0110210.1080/23311983.2023.2281070Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic studyFithriyah Inda Nur Abida0Risman Iye1Anik Juwariah2Lecturer in Language and Literature, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, IndonesiaIndonesian Literature Study Program, Faculty of Letters, Iqra Buru Universty, Maluku, IndonesiaDrama, Dance and Music Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, IndonesiaAbstractThis research aims to examine the ecological lexicon of the East Java community through a linguistic ecological approach. The focus of this study is to understand the vocabulary and ecological concepts used by the people of East Java in describing wildlife and their natural environment. The research is conducted by identifying and analyzing vocabulary related to flora and fauna, as well as ecological concepts present in the language and culture of East Java. Research methods used include field surveys, interviews, language data collection, and participatory observations. Data is collected through direct interactions with the people of East Java, including farmers, local residents, and community figures who possess knowledge and experience in interacting with wildlife and the natural environment. Data analysis is carried out using a linguistic ecological approach, which involves mapping ecological vocabulary, identifying distinct ecological concepts, and tracing the relationship between ecological vocabulary and local culture. The results of the research indicate that the people of East Java have a rich and unique vocabulary related to wildlife and their natural environment. This vocabulary reflects the diversity of wildlife in the region, as well as the close relationship between the community and the natural environment. Ecological concepts, such as local wisdom in natural resource management, protection of specific wildlife, and understanding the interconnectedness between humans and nature, are also found in the ecological lexicon of the East Java community. These findings have important implications for language and cultural development, as well as environmental conservation in East Java. Preserving local vocabulary can maintain the cultural richness and identity of the East Java community, while the use of ecological lexicon in education and environmental awareness can enhance the understanding and participation of the community in wildlife and habitat conservation. The findings of this research can also serve as a basis for developing more relevant conservation policies based on the understanding of the local community.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2023.2281070ecologicallexiconEast Java communityenvironmental conservation
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Risman Iye
Anik Juwariah
Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
Cogent Arts & Humanities
ecological
lexicon
East Java community
environmental conservation
title Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
title_full Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
title_fullStr Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
title_full_unstemmed Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
title_short Ecological lexicon of East Java community: An ecolinguistic study
title_sort ecological lexicon of east java community an ecolinguistic study
topic ecological
lexicon
East Java community
environmental conservation
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311983.2023.2281070
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