Students’ Perspective on the Translingual Practice in Their English Writing

Muhammad Ilhamsyah Fauzan Akbar; Hilda Izzati   Madjid; Irvi   Puspitasari

doi:10.55909/jpbs.v4i6.969

Authors

Muhammad Ilhamsyah Fauzan Akbar Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Hilda Izzati Madjid Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Irvi Puspitasari SMA Al-Falah Ketintang Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55909/jpbs.v4i6.969

Keywords:

sudents’ perspective, translingual practice, English writing

Abstract

This study explores students’ perspective on Translingual Practice in students' English writing. Translingualism is known as a phenomenon of maximizing potential using more than language, and it values multiple languages as a resource for making meaning in communication. In this study using qualitative descriptive as an approach, data were collected by semi-structured interviews with ten students from SMA Al-Falah Ketintang Surabaya. The findings reveal students’ perspectives in using multiple languages in English writing. Some view language mixing as a creative and helpful way to convey ideas, while others consider it inappropriate in formal writing. Most students also show limited awareness of the concept, though they unconsciously engage in similar practices.

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