THE IMPACT OF THAI PHONOLOGICAL INTERFERENCE ON THE AESTHETICS OF INDONESIAN POETRY READING: A CASE STUDY

This study aims to analyze the forms and impacts of phonological
interference in the reading of Indonesian poetry by non-native speakers,
especially students from Thailand. Phonological interference is a linguistic
phenomenon when the sound system of the first language (L1) influences the
pronunciation of the second language (L2), which in this context is
Indonesian. Using a qualitative case study approach, this study analyzed
recordings of the reading of a poem entitled "Guru adalah Lampu" and semistructured interviews with research subjects. The results of the analysis
showed a consistent pattern in the form of phonological interference, such
as changes in the consonant, difficulty in pronouncing diphthongs, and the
addition of vowels at the end of consonant words. This phenomenon affects
the aesthetic aspects of poetry, such as rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and
assonance, and has an impact on the clarity of meaning and emotional
experience of poetry. However, on the other hand, interference can also
provide local nuances and open up the possibility of exploring new aesthetics
in the art of language. This study is expected to enrich the understanding of
the impact of interlanguage phonology in the context of literature and
become the basis for more inclusive and effective language learning strategies
and poetry appreciation for non-native speakers.