Tradition and Modernity of Humanity

Local Wisdom of Kerja Rani: A Study of Traditional Values and Human Ecology in the Batak Karo Protestant Church in Facing the Modern Ecological Crisis

2025-01-24T23:07:32+07:00

Kerja Rani is a harvest thanksgiving tradition in the Batak Karo Protestant Protestan (GBKP), reflecting the relationship between the congregation and nature. Although rooted in the agrarian culture of the Karo people, the practice has changed, especially among urban congregations. This research aims to identify ecological values in Kerja Rani and its relevance in the context of the current environmental crisis. Through a literature study, findings show that Kerja Rani can serve as a means to raise ecological awareness and strengthen human relationships with nature. GBKP has the opportunity to utilize this ritual in environmental education, inviting congregants to appreciate the role of nature and integrate sustainability values in daily life.

Feminist Narratives in Memes through Socio-Cognitive Analysis

2025-07-02T13:10:00+07:00

Using Van Dijk's socio-cognitive approach, this study examines ten feminist-themed memes from Pinterest, emphasizing the discursive, cognitive, and social elements. Three main themes emerge from the analysis of the memes: criticism of gender expectations, assertion of women's strength, and resistance to male control. The results show that women reject male control and dominance in memes under the first group (1.1; 1.3; 1.9), emphasizing female independence and resilience. The second category's memes (1.2, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6) highlight women's strength and independence, demonstrating their capacity to subvert conventional wisdom and reinterpret social norms. The third category (1.7; 1.8; 1.10), on the other hand, criticizes what society expects of women and shows them as defying patriarchal stereotypes. This change demonstrates how digital discourse has developed into a platform that questions established hierarchies of power and encourages social criticism. These memes are vital resources for advancing feminist principles, empowering women, and raising awareness of gender equality because they use sarcasm and comedy. According to the study's findings, memes are more than just amusement; they are potent cultural artifacts that have the capacity to shape public opinion and promote constructive social change.

Zoom Meeting and Dromology: Manifestations of the Folded World in the Lecture Process of University of Sumatera Utara Students

2024-11-17T06:11:08+07:00

ABSTRACT

Zoom meetings are a tool used by University of North Sumatra students to hold lectures when a pandemic occurs or certain obstacles arise. The use of zoom meetings is based on efficiency and the many features available in it. Zoom meetings show a form of dromology and a manifestation of a folded world. Seeing how zoom meetings show the existence of a form of dromology and the manifestation of a folded world is the aim of this research. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. University of North Sumatra students were the subjects of this research. Observations and interviews are the primary data sources for this research. Meanwhile, secondary data regarding dromology and the use of zoom meetings was obtained from journals and websites on the internet. This research uses Miles and Huberman data analysis techniques. This research shows that dromology is visible in learning through Zoom Meetings which causes the lecture process to run in real time without any obstacles of distance, time and space which causes interactions between students and lecturers to become a blend of physical and virtual reality. reality. Meanwhile, the manifestation of a folded world can be seen from the existence of folded lecture rooms due to the use of Zoom, which causes the distance and time for lectures to be shorter, minimal and instantaneous.

Keyword: Zoom Meeting, Long-distance learning, Dromology, College Students

Ecolexicon of Medicinal Plants in the Local Knowledge System of the Batak Toba Community

2025-07-02T14:02:47+07:00

This study examines the ecolexicon of medicinal plants in the local knowledge system of the Toba Batak people, as part of an effort to preserve the regional language and culture. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, data were collected through interviews and documentation of native speakers who have traditional knowledge of medicinal plants. The results of the study revealed 20 types of medicinal plants known and utilized by the Batak Toba people, consisting of three main categories: leaves, fruits, and rhizomes. Each plant has a local name that reflects the biological, ideological, and sociological aspects of the speaker community. This lexicon not only reflects the ecological relationship between humans and nature, but also stores cultural values, mythology, and traditional healing practices that are passed down from generation to generation. This study emphasizes the importance of ecolexicon documentation as a form of preserving local knowledge and revitalizing endangered regional languages.

Improvisation Scat Singing in Mbiring Manggis Song: An Interpretive Approach to Karo Traditional Music

2025-07-02T15:50:08+07:00

This research aims to analyze the relationship between scat singing vocal improvisation techniques and the development of vocal interpretation in a traditional Batak Karo song entitled Mbiring manggis . The scat singing technique, which comes from the jazz vocal tradition, is rarely used in the context of folk songs. Therefore, its application in the song Mbiring mangosteen offers a new approach in enriching the traditional vocal arrangement style. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and musical exploration conducted in the process of rehearsal and song recording. The results showed that the application of scat singing can improve the singer's musical expression through rhythmic flexibility, improvisational syllable selection, and strengthening the meaning of emotions in the lyrics. The vocal interpretations not only retain the original characteristics of Karo songs, but also create new musical colors that can reach modern audiences. This research recommends further exploration of the collaboration of jazz vocal techniques and traditional music as a strategy for preservation and innovation.

Classical Melodies: An Analysis of the Young People Interest on Classical Guitar in Medan

2025-07-02T16:30:51+07:00

This study identifies several key factors that contribute to the declination of interest: (1) the limitations of learning materials that are less innovative and adaptive, resulting in saturation and demotivation of learning; (2) the lack of platforms and competition opportunities, which reduces the incentive for students to showcase and develop their capabilities; and (3) the prevalence of other more popular musical instrument choices, such as acoustic and electric guitars, which distract from the unique characteristics of classical guitars. To revitalize the younger generation's interest in classical guitars, innovative strategies in teaching methodologies, the provision of more opportunities for practice and competition, as well as the prominence of the uniqueness and intrinsic excellence of classical guitars are considered essential. This research contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of musical interest in the modern era and provides practical recommendations for the preservation and development of classical guitar art among the younger generation.