Communication Experience of Non-Madura New Students in Facing Culture Shock of Madura Dialect
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Communication Experience, Culture Shock, Madurese Dialect, New StudentsAbstract
This study aims to determine the communication experiences of new non-Madurese students in dealing with culture shock due to differences in the Madurese dialect at Trunojoyo University, Madura. The study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation of five new non-Madurese students selected using a purposive sampling technique. The results showed that students experienced culture shock in the form of confusion over the intonation of the Madurese dialect which was considered harsh, misunderstandings of meaning, anxiety in interactions, and expressing themselves in the initial stages of adaptation. Over time, students began to develop communication adaptation strategies, such as using Indonesian, understanding the local cultural context, and building supportive social relationships. This study confirms that the Madurese dialect plays a significant role in the communication experiences and adaptation process of new students in the campus environment.
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