Exploring Indonesian students’ intercultural competence in Taiwan

From language appraisal and transitivity analysis

Authors

  • Agus Basuki Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
  • Hastowohadi Hastowohadi National Chung Cheng University
  • Nurul Hidayatul Ulum Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/bksz1710

Keywords:

Indonesian students, intercultural competence, language appraisal, Taiwan, transitivity

Abstract

Studying overseas is challenging for international students, especially Indonesian students studying in Taiwan. The study explores six Indonesian students pursuing their studies in a public university in Taiwan. The researcher explores their intercultural competence when they decided to study, the challenges of adapting to the academic environment and Taiwanese culture, and their hopes for the future. The study uses a narrative inquiry design to explore the participants’ stories. The researchers analyze the data using language appraisal and transitivity analysis to gain an insightful interpretation. The research offers a more personal understanding of how Indonesian students in Taiwan develop intercultural competence via their lived experience.

Author Biographies

  • Agus Basuki, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

    Dr. Agus Basuki, M.Pd., is a distinguished scholar and researcher specializing in multicultural guidance and counseling and character education rooted in local cultural values. He currently serves as the Vice Dean for Planning, Finance, General Affairs, and Resources at the Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). Born in Sleman on August 18, 1969, Dr. Basuki earned his Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counseling from IKIP Negeri Yogyakarta, followed by a Master’s and Doctoral degree (M.Pd. and Ph.D. equivalent) in Guidance and Counseling from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI). His academic journey has been defined by a sustained focus on multicultural approaches to counseling, addressing the complexities of cultural diversity in educational contexts. Email: agus_basuki@uny.ac.id

  • Nurul Hidayatul Ulum, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

    Nurul Hidayatul Ulum, M.Pd, is an education practitioner and researcher with expertise in guidance and counseling, education, as well as social and cultural studies. Her academic interests are centered on the dynamics of human interaction within educational and societal contexts, often employing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate cultural values and local wisdom. She has actively contributed to scholarly discourse through research-based writing, with a focus on producing relevant and applicable knowledge. Her works reflect a commitment to addressing educational and social transformation. Email: nurulhidayatul.2022@student.uny.ac.id

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Published

2026-11-12

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 21 (2026): Journal of International Students- Online First

Section

Global Mobility, Policy, and Internationalization

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Copyright (c) 2026 Agus Basuki, Hastowohadi Hastowohadi, Nurul Hidayatul Ulum

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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How to Cite

Agus Basuki, Hastowohadi, H., & Nurul Hidayatul Ulum. (2026). Exploring Indonesian students’ intercultural competence in Taiwan: From language appraisal and transitivity analysis. Journal of International Students, 16(21). https://doi.org/10.32674/bksz1710