Second-Language Acquisition and Culture Shock of Islamic Foreign Students in Indonesia

Ainul Yaqin; Afif Kholidin; Ati Samrotul Mawadda; Ali M. Shniba

doi:10.55606/jupensi.v6i1.7071

Authors

Ainul Yaqin Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Islamic Centre Demak
Afif Kholidin Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Islamic Centre Demak
Ati Samrotul Mawadda Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Islamic Centre Demak
Ali M. Shniba Elmergib University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jupensi.v6i1.7071

Keywords:

Cultural Adaptation, Culture Shock, Foreign Students, Language Acquisition, Second Language

Abstract

Understanding the implementation of Second Language Acquisition and Culture Shock for Islamic foreign students who study and stay in Indonesia is very important in their daily lives. This is to encourage the differences and also to socialize and adapt quickly to the local environment. This research is to provide knowledge in improving the quality of language so that there is no confusion in dealing with culture shock and cultural and language differences. The research design of this study is qualitative method since it provides a systematic, factual, and accurate of a situation of area. Technique of collecting data is essay, questionnaire, interview and observation. This research employs a qualitative approach within a phenomenological paradigm. The use of this method is appropriated with the purpose of the study that is explaining the educational, cultural, and linguistic adjustments. The participants are at least five students who study and stay in Indonesia for more than a year. The result of the research showed that there are so many differences based on culture, religion, language and their adaptation in Indonesia.

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