The Phenomenon of Generation Z's Loss of Appreciation for Original Literary Works: A Phenomenological Study of Adaptations

Violla Dwi Tuti Aulia, Abdul Malik, Tessa Dwi Leoni, Legi Elfitra, Asri Lolita, Musliha Musliha

Abstract


The transformation of Indonesian literature in the digital era through adaptation shifts Generation Z's appreciation from original text-based works to digital adaptations such as films and podcasts, particularly for prospective literature educators at Raja Ali Haji Maritime University. This qualitative descriptive study using a phenomenological approach aims to describe the phenomenon of loss of appreciation among 10 Generation Z students (class of 2022) of the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program through purposive sampling. In-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation were analyzed via phenomenological reduction covering five aspects: aesthetic experience, subjective awareness, transformation of experience, interpretation of meaning, and the creator-audience relationship. The results show that Generation Z appreciates digital adaptations more due to their practicality, visual-audio entertainment, concrete experiences, simple interpretations, and the incompatibility of the packaging of original works with modern technology. In conclusion, adaptation significantly influences Generation Z's aesthetic awareness, recommending a blended digital-traditional pedagogy for the preservation of in-depth literary appreciation.


Keywords


Translation, Literary Appreciation, Literary Phenomenology, Generation Z, Transmediation

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