PROCEEDING OF ENGLISH TEACHING, LITERATURE AND LINGUISTICS (ETERNAL) CONFERENCE
Proceeding of English Teaching, Literature and Linguistics (ETERNAL) Conference
ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDY PROGRAM, UNIVERSITAS PGRI SEMARANG
Post-Pandemic Development of A Project-Based Learning Model for the Poetry Class
The research was conducted to assist students in comprehending Poetry courses that are frequently perceived as challenging. Some students find it difficult to understand poetry, as it employs a language that is rich in imagination. During the pandemic, students became more challenging to comprehend. Consequently, a novel approach to studying poetry was devised, founded on scientific discoveries. This approach encouraged students to produce a poetic course product from the simple objects they observed in their homes. The creative process is formed by the personal will of the students, which allows them to navigate it effortlessly. Consequently, this research generates a product consisting of a collection of poetry volumes to address the product gap that exists in the post-pandemic era.
The Use Of Illocutionary Acts In Aladdin Movie Script As The Contribution To The Learning Of Pragmatics
This research concentrates on the illocutionary acts in the Aladdin movie as they relate to the learning of pragmatics. The goal is to determine the most common sort of illocutionary act. The data from the Aladdin movie script was gathered using qualitative research methods. The research discovered all types of illocutionary acts: directives (60 phrases) with 46.15%, expressive (32 phrases) with 24.62%, assertive (28 phrases) with 21.54%, commissive (8 phrases) with 6.15%, and declarative (2 phrases) with 1.54%. The learner or reader can learn the meaning from every illocutionary act in the Aladdin movie, and it is related to the learning of pragmatics. This research contributes to the learning of pragmatics by understanding the meaning of the scripts in the Aladdin movie.
The Use Of Magic Card To Improve Students’ Writing Procedure Text
Writing is the most crucial skill that students acquire during learning English. To teach writing, the teacher must be creative and innovative. This research is about the use magic card as teaching media in teaching writing procedure text at SMP Negeri 40 Semarang. The aims of this research are: (1) to investigate the extent of the students’ ability in writing procedure text without using magic card, (2) to find out the students’ writing ability in procedure text by using magic card, (3) to know the significance difference between students’ ability on procedure text taught without and by using magic card. The research design used in this research is a quasi-experimental with a quantitative approach. The instruments of data collection were pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 16 version. The result of data analysis showed that the students’ score who taught by using magic card was higher than the students’ score who taught without using magic card. Based on Mann-Whitney Test, the value of experiment class is 46.52 and the control class is 16.48. This means that there is a significant difference between the students who were taught by using magic card and taught without magic card.
Implementation Of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum In Teaching English At MTS Tarbiyatul Islamiyah Raci
Merdeka Belajar Curriculum is the latest curriculum used in Indonesia. This curriculum is a curriculum with versatile internal learning, where the learning content is more optimal so that students have enough time to understand and strengthen their skill. MTs Tarbiyatul Islamiyah Raci is one of the schools which implements Merdeka Belajar Curriculum for the seventh grade. Therefore, Merdeka Belajar Curriculum considered new in MTs Tarbiyatul Islamiyah Raci. This research conducted to know the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum as well as the perception of teacher and students as the doer of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum. The data collected by doing observation, interview, and questionnaire toward the English teacher and student of seventh grade at MTs Tarbiyatul Islamiyah Raci. The result of this research show that the implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum was implemented is better than the previous curriculum. The learning emphasized by the Independent Curriculum runs interactively. This kind of learning can improve students' critical thinking abilities. Apart from that, the independent learning curriculum provides simple and more in-depth material. Although many problems faced by the teacher during the implementation, the students can follow as well as the learning activity runs.
The Use Of Youtube Short Movie Animation In Teaching Vocabulary To 10th Grade Students Of SMAN 1 Bandar
The English language is a global language that every individual should be able to speak this language. One of the ways to understand English is by mastering vocabulary in the school level. However, many students still assume English is a complicated language to learn. Therefore, many students have a lower ability to master vocabulary. To increase students’ vocabulary mastery, it is required to add new methods or teaching media for the students to attract their interest in learning the English language especially to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. This research purpose is to find out the efficiency of the use of YouTube for teaching vocabulary in high school level of tenth grader. The objectives of this research are: 1) to find out the students’ vocabulary mastery in narrative text taught without YouTube animation video, 2) to investigate the students’ vocabulary mastery in narrative text taught using YouTube animation video, 3) to examine any significant differences between the students’ vocabulary mastery in narrative text and the use of YouTube animation video, 4) to determine students’ opinions toward the learning treatment using YouTube animation Videos. This research used mixed method research. The data collection method used pre-test, post-test, interview, and questionnaire. The data collection was analyzed with SPSS 22 descriptive statistics to measure the mean of the data. Wilcoxon test also used to calculate the difference of pre-test and post-test in each of the class, and Mann-Whitney test used to measure the significance difference. The result shows the experimental class got higher score in post-test.
Figurative Language in the Song Lyrics of “Superache” Album by Conan Gray and Its Contribution to Poetry Teaching
This research aims to provide an in-depth analysis of Conan Gray's song lyrics from the "Superache" album to enhance understanding of figurative language and its contribution to poetry teaching. The data included the lyrics of all songs (12 songs) from Conan Gray’s “Superache” album. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method as well as a content analysis design to describe the kinds of figurative language and the messages to be conveyed in the song lyrics. This research is based on Leech's (2014) theory that figurative language consists of eight kinds: simile, personification, hyperbole, metaphor, irony, metonymy, litotes, and oxymoron. There are fifty-six expressions of metaphor, followed by hyperbole with ten expressions, irony with eight expressions, metonymy with two expressions, and simile, personification, litotes, and oxymoron, each with one expression. It was found that metaphor is the most frequent type of figurative language used by Conan Grey in the "Superache" album to convey the themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, and personal growth. The album explores the pain and longing after heartbreak while emphasizing the importance of moving on and focusing on self-development. This research demonstrates that the song lyrics in the album significantly contribute to teaching poetry, serving as a valuable resource for teachers and helping students develop their analytical skills and appreciation of literary works. The album can also be an effective tool and an excellent example for teaching poetry more engagingly.
An Analysis Of Figures Of Speech In Song Lyric Of The Album This Is Why By Paramore
This final project is based on the study which analyzed the figures of speech used in song lyrics of Paramore‘s album. The objectives of the study are to identify the types and meaning of each figures of speech found in song lyrics of Paramore‘s album and to explain the contribution of this study to teaching poetry. This study is a qualitative research. The object of this study is seven song lyrics of Paramore. They are This Is Why, The News, Running Out Of Times, Big Man Little Dignity, Figure 8, Liar, and Thick Skull. In analyzing and collecting data, the writer did some steps. First, the writer reading and documenting the song lyrics to understand well the song lyrics about. Second, the writer identifying and classifying the data and finds the meaning of figures of speech to solve the statement of the problems correctly. Then, the writer found the contribution of figures of speech in Paramore‘s album to teaching poetry. The result of this study indicates that there are forty three figures of speech expressions. There are six expressions of symbol, eighteen expressions of metaphor, one expression of allusion, three expressions of simile, one expression of repetition, six expressions of irony, three expressions of hyperbole, two expressions of personification, one expression of paradox, one expression of oxymoron, and one expression of litotes. Then, after knowing the meaning of figures of speech in every sentences, the writer understands some messages of Paramore‘s song lyrics. The song lyrics talk about life, love, growth and discovery. Therefore, the writer assumes that Paramore‘s song lyrics can be used as materials in teaching poetry because the song lyrics contain many figures of speech and easy language. So, the students can recognize and understand about figures of speech easily. In addition, the song lyrics make the teaching and learning process lesson easier for both lecturer and students. And the figures of speech can improve students vocabularies, encourages active engagement and interpretation skills among the students.
Figurative Language In Support Hero Characters Of Mobile Legends Bang-Bang Game And Its Feasibility As Material Source For Teaching Semantics
The research focused on analyzing types of figurative language in support hero characters of Mobile Legends Bang-Bang game and its feasibility as material source for teaching semantics. According to Finocchioro in Ramelan (1984), language is an arbitrary system of vocal symbols, which allows all people in a particular culture, or others who have studied the system of that culture, to interact or to communicate with others. The study of meaning is usually referred to in a technical term called semantic, semantics also includes linguistics because meaning is part of language. Based on Tarigan (1985:7) semantics is the study of meaning. The meaning is expressed by symbols or signs that are analyzed. In humans and society, meaning in semantics has an influential relationship with each other. According to Keraf (2009), figurative language is a way to express thoughts through language. It can be interpreted that figurative language is very influential on the meaning to be conveyed, shown by the spirit and personality of the author who has a certain influence in the sentence to be conveyed. Figurative language can also be used to express of feeling like theme, ideas, and feeling of the author. If you can't understand figurative language the meaning expressed by the speakers, the communication will not be conveyed properly which means that “figurative language requires a special process that just happens after a literal fail” (Jay, 2003, p. 314). Perrine (1982:61) states that a way of saying something other than the usual way is a broad definition of figurative language. To express the meaning, figurative language uses a different way from literal interpretation. According to Khotari (2004:3), qualitative research is concerned with qualitative phenomenon, i.e., phenomena relating to or involving quality or kind. In behavioral science, qualitative research is very important because it aims to find the underlying motives for human behavior. In this study, the writer used qualitative method. The writer used the theory by Miles & Huberman (1994) to analyze the data. The writer founds 13 figurative languages in male support hero characters of Mobile Legends Bang-bang Game with details as follows: Simile 2 utterances, Metaphore 4 utterances, Hyperbole 2 utterances, Personification 4 utterances, Litotes 1 utterances. In Support Hero Characters of Mobile Legends Bang-bang Game use personification and metaphor as the dominant figurative languages both are equal in percentage of 30,4% above the total of figurative language found.
Descriptive Analysis Of Flouting Maxim In Movie Locked Down 2021
Communication is one of the essential aspects of human life. Every day people will communicate to exchange information, express opinions, or share experiences. In his book entitled Logic and Conversation, H.P Grice, mentions the rules that people can apply in their communication. The rule is the cooperative principle. The cooperative principle consists of four parts, the maxim of quality, the maxim of quantity, the Maxim of manner, and the Maxim of relation. And flouting maxim happens when people don’t follow the rules. This study uses qualitative descriptive methods to provide detailed explanation of the flouting maxims in the dialogue movie. Based on the author's research in this final project, people commit to flouting the maxims for various reasons. The maxim of relations is the highest flout in this research. Flouting maxim in the dialogue can also affect the storyline of a movie. Actors and actresses commit transgressions to cover up one event after another. This trick makes the movie interesting because the audience is curious about what will happen next until their lies are exposed.
An Analysis Of Figurative Language Used In The Song Lyrics Album Midnights (The Till Dawn Edition) By Taylor Swift
This research aimed to ascertain the figurative language found in Taylor Swift’s album Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition), and elaborate its general meanings and possible contribution to teaching poetry. The method used in this research was the descriptive qualitative method. This research discovered figurative language utilized in Taylor Swift's song lyrics album Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition), including metaphor, personification, irony, symbolism, hyperbole, and simile. The dominant sort of figurative language in the album is metaphor, which appears in 44 song lyrics and accounts for 55% of the lyrics. The album Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) by Taylor Swift offers rich reflections that can be analyzed to unveil the artist's profound insights into love, loss, and existential contemplation themes to enrich students’ knowledge of figurative language.
Running Dictation Method: Does It Develop Vocational School Students’ Writing Ability?
This study examined the efficacy of Running Dictation Method in enhancing students' writing abilities. This research utilizes Running Dictation Method as a teaching strategy, particularly for composing narrative texts. This study used a quasi-experimental design. The experimental group and control group were established based on the non-random sample class. The research was conducted with a sample of thirty-seven students from a private vocational school named SMK Ky Ageng Giri. Two comparable target classes were chosen for testing purposes. The researcher initiated the process by administering a pre-test to both the experimental group and the control group. Running Dictation Method is utilized by researchers in a single class for therapy or experimentation. The initial discovery showed that students in the control group were instructed in writing comprehension using an explanatory method. Researcher discovered that pupils were less engaged during the learning process and perceived traditional approaches as dull. This is shown by the average score of students' writing ability in the control group showing 69.00 which is included in the fair category. The experimental group teaches students' writing with Running Dictation Method. The researcher discovered that the students in the experimental group were more active and achieved more significant results compared to those in the control group. This is shown by the average score of students' writing ability in the experimental group showing 82.00 which is included in the good category. Running Dictation Method can serve as an alternate approach for educators and learners when instructing the composition of narrative texts in educational settings, particularly when students perceive the conventional method as dull and lacking in engagement. Running Dictation Method possesses features that might enhance students' passion and originality in learning English, particularly in grasping writing ability.
An Analysis Of Figures Of Speech As Found In “Frozen II” Movie
This study analyzes the use of figures of speech in the movie "Frozen II." Employing a qualitative content analysis method, we examine the movie's transcript to identify, categorize, and interpret various figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole. Our findings reveal that these literary devices are intricately woven into the narrative, enhancing character development, emphasizing themes, and creating emotional depth. The study highlights the significant role of figurative language in storytelling, demonstrating how it contributes to the movie's overall impact on its audience. This analysis offers a deeper understanding of the linguistic artistry in "Frozen II," providing insights into the film's narrative techniques and their effects on viewers.
The Use Of Cloze Dictation Technique To Increase Listening Comprehension Of The Eighth Students Of SMP N 37 Semarang In Academic Year 2023/2024
Listening comprehension is an important education component, especially in modern learning models. This study focused on addressing barriers faced by grade 8 students in SMP Negeri 37 Semarang in understanding spoken narratives. This highlights the importance of effective listening skills to promote learning and communication in educational settings and everyday life. In this study, a pre-experimental design was employed, utilizing a single-group pretest and posttest methodology to assess the efficacy of the Cloze dictation technique in enhancing students' listening abilities. The study included 250 grade 8 students from SMP Negeri 37 Semarang, providing a large sample size for analysis. We conduct a pre-test assessment to determine your basic listening comprehension level and then implement The Cloze Dictation Technique. A post-test assessment is then conducted to measure improvements in listening comprehension following the intervention. The pre-test reveals students' listening skills deficits and highlights the difficulties 8th-grade students currently face in understanding stories. However, a follow-up analysis of post-test scores showed significant improvements in listening comprehension after applying the Cloze dictation technique. These results confirm the effectiveness of an innovative teaching methodology to address students' home understanding challenges. This research underscores the significance of integrating modern methods like Cloze dictation technology to enhance students' ability to comprehend spoken language. By demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach, the study provides educators and policymakers with valuable insights that can help improve teaching methodologies and learning outcomes in educational settings.
Conjunctive Relations: How Do They Describe The Students Academic Writing Quality?
This research investigates conjunctive relations in the writing of fourth- semester students at Universitas PGRI Semarang. In this case, the student's essay, particularly the cause-and-effect essay, is examined for conjunctive relations using Halliday and Matthiessen's theory. The purpose of this study is to find out variety that relates to the quality of cause and effect essay written by the fourth semester students academic writing to the use of conjunctive relation. Halliday classifies conjunctions into five categories: additive, adversative, causal, continuative, and temporal. Researchers conduct qualitative research based on the type of data being analyzed, which is presented in words rather than numbers. In addition to the theory and research methods examined by the researcher in accordance with qualitative data. The study's findings show that cause and effect essays are frequently used by academic writing students. The essay distinguishes five types of conjunctive relations: additive, adversative, causal, temporal, and continuative. The most common conjunctive in the academic writing of students in the fourth semester of the English Education Study Program at Universitas PGRI Semarang for the 2022/2023 academic year is the type of causal relation. This research means that the conjunctive relation used by students academic writing in cause and effect essays are appropriate. Specifically, the dominant use of causeal conjunctions.
Enhancing Students’ Speaking Skills Through Charades Application
This research conducted the use of Charades Application to enhancing students’ speaking skills . The purpose of the research were 1) to find out the speaking skills of students who were taught without using Charades Application. 2) to find out the speaking skills of students who were taught using Charades Application. 3) to find out the significant difference in the speaking skills of the students between students who were taught without using Charades Application and students who were taught using Charades Application”. The researcher conducted quantitative research, the design of this research was quasi-experimental design with a pre-test post-test control group design. This research involves 64 students at eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Mranggen consisting of experimental class and control class. The instrument of this research is a speaking test, to collect the data before and after treatment, the researcher using pre-test and post-test. The data were analyzed through independent sample t-tes to testing the hypothesis. After the data analysis, the mean score of pre-test was 54.38, And the mean score of post-test was 81.00. The result of independent sample t-test in control class and experimental class, it showed that t-test result was 9.799, df was 62, and p-value or (Sig) 2-tailed was 0.000 which was not greater than 0.05 level of significant. It means, Charades Application as teaching media had significantly greater contribution to the students’ integrated performance in speaking skills.
The Effectiveness Of Using Quizizz In Teaching Narrative Text At The Eight Grade Student Of SMP N 1 Comal In Academic Year 2023/2024
This research was motivated by the large number of students who got grades under KKM or not yet completed as well as teachers who apply methods and a monotonous or less varied learning approach. Formulation of the problem in this research is whether there is an effect of implementing the Quizizz Application on learning outcomes in students' narrative text material SMP N 1 Comal? In this regard, the aim of this research is to find out whether there is an influence in implementing the Quizizz application on the learning outcomes of narrative text material for students at SMP N 1 Comal. This study uses a quantitative approach. Design used in this research is Two Groups Pretest- Posttest Design. Population in this research is class VIII students of SMP N 1 Comal. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the Quizizz application on English Narrative Text material in improving the learning outcomes of students who have not previously reached the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). The development model used in this research is the DDD-E model with the research subjects being 32 students in class VIII A and 32 students in class VIII B at SMP N 1 Comal. The data analysis used was the T-test which showed that the results of t count < t table were -2.421 < 1.66940, these results showed that there was a significant difference in students' scores before and after using the Quizizz application. Apart from that, the effectiveness of using Quizizz is also shown by the difference in the average student score from 44.53 to 87.19. So, it can be concluded that using the Quizizz application in Narrative Text material can increase students' grades.
Analysis Of Story Facts In Shopaholic Ties The Knot Novel
The evolution of literary works creation is based on life’s reality. This study aims on two objectives, there are to find the story facts and to find the theme of the story on Shopaholic Ties the Knot Novel. The design of the study uses descriptive qualitative research design, which the researcher implements documentation method to collect the data with variables in the Shopaholic Ties the Knot Novel. The researcher analyzes that Shopaholic Ties the Knot Novel’s contained the 5 story facts, there are title, plot, characters, setting, and symbolization. This study also found that the story mainly uses Wedding as the major theme and society expectation as the minor theme because the whole plot tells the journey of Becky Bloomwood to plan her dream wedding and her struggles with the idea of settling down Luke Brandon. This study is expected to contribute in literary works and to add some knowledge on literary theories the readers and the next researchers about determining the story facts and theme used in certain stories.
An Analysis Of Nirvana, A Grunge Band, And Their Influence Based On Social Impacts
Music encompasses a wide array of genres that offer a distinct and enjoyable experience to listeners. The diversity of music genres contributes to the appeal and freshness of musical styles. The American music industry is known for constantly innovating and introducing new genres that gain widespread popularity. Among these genres is Grunge, which gained prominence in 1992 (Zrinka, 2014). Grunge's popularity can be attributed to its unique characteristics and the distinctive approach of musicians in delivering their music to the audience. Grunge musicians often exhibit a distinct style during performances, attracting a dedicated fan base. This research seeks to 1) Describe the impact of Nirvana, a Grunge band, and their music on social influences. 2) Elaborate on the impact of Nirvana, a Grunge band, and their music on social influences. 3) Examine the impact of Nirvana, a Grunge band, and their music on social influences.. The study employs a qualitative research methodology utilizing a case study approach. According to the findings, Nirvana Band was established in 1987 in Washington, United States by the vocalist and guitarist Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, the band's bassist. Nirvana achieved significant milestones, including an oversold ticket tour in Europe in late 1991. The song "Smell Like Teen Spirit" became widely popular on radio and music television. By Christmas 1991, Nevermind was selling 400,000 copies per week in the United States. On January 11, 1992, the album topped the Billboard album chart, surpassing Michael Jackson's Dangerous. Nirvana was considered groundbreaking for addressing social issues like homophobia, racism, and sexism during the 90s, a time when discussing such topics was not common. Hence, based on the findings of this research, it is evident that Nirvana is a prominent grunge music group, particularly favored by adolescents and boasting a substantial global fan base. The release of Nevermind attracted a fresh wave of listeners who were unfamiliar with alternative, underground, or avant-garde bands. Various incidents within the band ultimately led to its dissolution in 1994. The influence of Nirvana has been profound in Indonesia and other nations, significantly impacting social dynamics due to the widespread popularity of their music genre during that era.
The Use Of Animated Short Movie To Improve Written Descriptive Text For Eight Grade Students Of SMP Tri Mulya Semarang
Animated short movie is a great technique to teach and motivate children to improve their writing skills in descriptive text. Animated short movie is a medium that can help students become more interested in learning because they present not only the sound of fire but also visual images. The study aims to determine: 1) taught the student’s ability in writing descriptive text before they are taught Animated Short Movie, 2) taught the student’s ability in writing descriptive text after they are taught using Animated Short Movie, and 3) taught significant differences in the writing descriptive text before and after they are taught using Animated Short Movie. This study used pre-experimental design. The sample consisted of 30 students VIII as the before and after pre-experimental class. The technique of data analysis in this study used SPSS 27. It can be seen from the data the writer used Paired Sample Test to find out significant difference between those class. The hypothesis if asymp.Sig.2 tailed of 0.000 <0.05; is the result hypothesis was accepted. This result sourced that Animated Short Movie a more effective medium to improve students’ writing skill in descriptive text.
Techniques In Translating Non-Standard English Into Indonesian In Spongebob Movie Subtitle
This study focuses on translation techniques of non-standard English applied in “Spongebob Sponge on the Run” movie and its application plan in education based on 18 translation techniques from Molina and Albir (2002). The purposes of this final project are as follows 1) To know the translation techniques used in the Spongebob movie subtitle. 2) To know which technique is dominant used in the Spongebob movie subtitle. The writer chose this topic because the writer really wants to know more about the translation technique of every non-standard word in this “African style” movie. The writer used descriptive qualitative as a method to analyze the data. As a result, the writer found that 9 translation techniques were used to analyze personal pronouns. The results of this study are: Modulation as 15 data or 28.30%, Adaptation as 14 data or 26.42%, Transposition as 9 data or 16.98%, Particularization as 4 data or 7.55%, Literal Translation as 4 data or 7.55%, Reduction as 3 data or 5.66%, Established Equivalence n as 2 data or 3.77%, Generalization as 1 data or 1.89%, Discursive Creation as 1 data or 1.89%
Comparative Analysis Of Personality Changes In Language Style Between See You Again And Flowers By Miley Cyrus
This research uses a descriptive analysis research design to examine the personality changes depicted in Miley Cyrus's songs See You Again (2007) and Flowers (2023). The study explores how each song influences personal growth at different life stages by analyzing the lyrics and employing Halliday's context of situation theory and Erikson's developmental stages. See You Again (2007) resonates with teenagers (12-18 years old) navigating the Identity vs. Role Confusion stage, expressing the excitement and nervousness of early romantic relationships and fostering a sense of community and identity development. In contrast, Flowers (2023) targets adults (18-40 years old) in the Intimacy vs. Isolation stage, focusing on self-love and independence post-breakup and validating adult experiences of resilience and growth. Both songs highlight the significance of emotional expression, validation, and social connection, serving as emotional outlets that facilitate the healthy processing of feelings and temporary deeper connections among listeners. The research underscores how these songs contribute to personal growth and emotional empowerment across different life stages.
Improving Reading Skill Through English Film Subtitle At The Eight Grade Students In SMP N 6 Semarang In The Academic Year 2023/2024
Many students currently encounter challenges in learning English, particularly in acquiring proficient reading skills, which subsequently affects their speaking proficiency. However, contemporary technological advancements offer numerous avenues to aid students in enhancing their English language proficiency, one of which involves integrating film into language learning contexts. This research aimed to evaluate how effective English Film Subtitles are in improving the reading comprehension abilities of second-grade students attending SMP Negeri 6 Semarang.The objective was to determine the changes in students' reading comprehension abilities before and after the implementation of English Film Subtitles and to ascertain if there were significant differences in their comprehension levels. This research adopted a quantitative approach employing a pre-experimental design with a sample size of 34 students. The study consisted of several stages, including pret-test, treatment, and post-test. Data collection comparosed gathering outcomes from both pret-test and post-test assesements. Subsequently,data analysis was carried out utilizing SPSS version 25. The findings unveiled that students who were taught without English film subtitles had lower learning outcomes compared to those instructed with subtitles, as evidenced by an average pretest score of 57,50 and a posttest score of 86,47. Additionally, the analysis of data normality using the Wilcoxon test indicated that the hypothesis was accepted (Asymp.Sig. (2-tailed) 0,000 < 0,005), suggesting a significant difference between pretest and posttest results. This significance was further supported by students' perceptions, with 70% more reporting improvement in their English skills when learning with English film subtitles. The researcher concluded that English Film Subtitles are beneficial for enhancing students' English reading comprehension abilities.
The Use of Discovery Learning in Building Students’ Motivation in Writing Descriptive Text
This article discusses The Use of Discovery Learning in Building Students’ Motivation in Writing Descriptive Text a Case of 8 Grade Students of SMP N 1 JUWANA, the lack of motivation in students, especially in learning to write descriptive text, so teachers must choose the right teaching strategy in the learning process. Research objectives: 1) To elaborate the implementation of discovery learning in building students motivation in writing descriptive text in the classroom,To find out the obstacles of using discovery learning should by the English teacher. The data analysis method used qualitative analysis, namely the data obtained were analyzed and presented in the form of spoken and written words based on the facts that existed during the research. The subjects used were English teachers and 32 students from class VIIIB. The instruments used for data collection are observation and interviews. The results of this study are as follows: in the learning process, the teacher uses discovery learning teaching strategies. There are five stages in the use of the strategy, namely, Stimulation, Problem Statement, Data Collection, Data Processing, Verification, and Generalization. The teacher explains step by step so that students can understand, With the use of suitable teaching strategies, it will make the learning process easier, especially for teachers. especially writing descriptive text.
Copyright (c) 2023 Niken Astuti, Nur Hidayat, Siti Nur’Aini
E-POSTER FOR MASTER THESIS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND USERS’ PERCEIVED USEFULNESS
This study was conducted in the context of joint-thesis open learning application use for masters’ degree/graduate-supervisors communication. The objectives are to identify reasons for no intention of the application and e-poster template use; and to identify the significant influences of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM 3) variables on this case. The research questions---what are the reasons for the supervisors and supervisees dismissal of the application as well as its e-poster template, and secondly, how do TAM 3 variables affect their productivity in writing master thesis. The data were taken from questionnaires based on TAM 3 evaluation model, administered to 12 thesis supervisors from the Philippines and Malaysia, and 30 Indonesian supervisees. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square Standard Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The results indicated that supervisors faced performance (PE) and effort expectations (EE) problems. The supervisees’ facilitating condition (FC) is the main reason for the lack of intention to use. Dissatisfaction of internet connection to render e-poster multimedia links, namely one of the reasons. For practical implication, stable internet connection is needed, and corrective feedback tools should be infused into the application.This research contribute constructive feedback for other graduate programs to have similar application and use e-poster presentation in their international joint thesis collaborations.
Copyright (c) 2023 Akmal , Peni Larasati, Tengku Intan Suzila Tengku Syarif
A PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS ON MEGHAN MARKLE AND OPRAH INTERVIEW: WHAT CONVERSATIONAL MAXIMS EXISTED
The use of media in English teaching and learning has received much attention from educators and second/foreign language educators. The use of media includes movies, music, films, and other types of entertainment-related learning resources. Movies or short movies is one of teaching media that make students can learn through audio and visual. This quantitative research study the implementation of English short movies to teach vocabulary for students. The study focused on the implementation of English short movies in teaching and learning process to increase students’ vocabulary mastery. The study’s results indicated that students’ vocabulary mastery before taught using English short movies was in fair category. Findings also revealed that students vocabulary mastery after taught using English short movies was in good category. From the study’s results before, it means that there is improvement of students’ vocabulary mastery before and after taught using English short movies.
Copyright (c) 2023 Layla Santika, Faiza Hawa , Sukma Nur Ardini
An Analysis of Illucotionary Acts in Main Character of “Fast and Furious 9 Movie” and its Contribution to Pragmatic Teaching
The study of illocutionary acts is a subfield within speech acts that can be explored through various media, including movies like "Fast and Furious 9." Released on May 20, 2021 and produced by Universal Pictures, the movie offers an interesting storyline and numerous dialogues by the character Dominic Toretto that contain illocutionary acts. The aim of this research was to identify the types and most dominant illocutionary acts used by Dominic Toretto in the movie, as well as to examine how these acts contribute to pragmatic teaching. The research utilized the documentation research method and descriptive analysis technique in a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on Dominic Toretto’s utterances in "Fast and Furious 9." Based on Searle's theory (1979), five types of illocutionary acts were found, including assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative, with the dominant type being directive. The results of this study can be useful for teachers and lecturers to incorporate the analysis of illocutionary acts in pragmatic teaching, using "Fast and Furious 9" as an effective teaching medium.
Copyright (c) 2023 Amin Irsad, Tarcisia Sri Suwarti , Siti Lestari
THE CHARACTERS DEVELOPMENT IN THE FILM “THE RON CLARK STORY” BY RANDA HAINES AS AN ALTERNATE SOURCE FOR TEACHING DRAMA
The objectives on the study of this project are: 1) To discuss the well-developed character development in the The Ron Clark Story movie. 2) To discuss the evolution of the The Ron Clark Story movie related to character development. 3) To discuss with drama teaching how the characters in the The Ron Clark Story movie develop. The researcher did a literature review to acquire data. Finding references refers to tasks completed utilizing library resources. The researcher used the following steps to collect data: 1)The researchers viewed the film The Ron Clark Story several times to have a thorough understanding of it. 2) Furthermore, the researchers read the film script to know about the character development in the film The Ron Clark Story. The researcher still must summarize all that has been investigated and what the results of this investigation indicate before drawing any conclusions. The research's finding that The Ron Clark Story has character development is its conclusion. The film series includes a variety of character types, including the following: include major and minor characters. The results of this research inform readers and researchers on how the characters in the film The Ron Clark Story evolve.
Copyright (c) 2023 Nurul Fa’izah, Listyaning Sumardiyani, Sri Wahyuni
The Use of K-W-L (Know-Want-Learn) Strategy To Improve Students’ Reading Ability In Recount Text
The objective of this research was to determine the students' reading proficiency when taught with and without the KWL strategy, to determine the significance of the difference between the students' reading proficiency when taught with and without the K-W-L strategy, and to determine the students' perception following the use of the K-W-L strategy. This study relied on quantitative research, and its quasi-experimental research design. The entire eighth grade school population at SMP N 1 Jepara for the academic year 2022/2023 served as the population for this study. The VIII A experimental group, which had 32 students, and the VIII B control group, which also had 32 students, made up the sample for this study. To collect data, the instrument used were multiple choice and questionnaire. Both of classes got the same test, pre-test and post-test. The result of pre-test mean is 47.41 for experimental class and 49.47 for the control class with The post-test mean of experimental class is 78.50 and The post-test mean of control class is 67. The students’ perspective about KWL strategy is most of them agree that KWL strategy is effective to improve their reading skill, helps them to add more the vocabulary of English, stimulates them to be more active. The researcher recommends the use of KWL strategy to be implemented to improve the students’ reading skill, but it would be better the teacher combines the KWL strategy with another teaching method, so that the students’ reading achievement will be more maximum.
Copyright (c) 2023 Minhatul Fikriyyah, Suwandi, Siti Nur’Aini
The Implementation of Genre-Based Approach in Teaching to Write Advertising Text through Lesson Study
Writing skill is one of the most important language skills to be mastered by students. Many learning models have been developed for writing, especially in English teaching, but not all English teachers know and implement these learning models. One learning model that has been extensively researched and proven to be effective in teaching English writing skills is the Genre Based Approach. The English teacher's mastery of the Genre Based Approach learning model is very important because apart from being proven effective, it is also recommended by the government, especially in the implementation of the “Kurikulum Merdeka”. It is projected to be applied in the coming year. GBA will be required for teaching English in schools, including in vocational schools. In this research, the implementation is done using the model of lesson study. The lesson study is carried out in three cycles until finally, the students got a score that exceeds the average score. In addition to quantitative data to increase students' English writing scores, the researchers also analyzed the observation field notes written by related to students’ learning involvement when GBA was being implemented. From the analysis, it can be concluded that GBA can also increase the students’ willingness to involve in the learning process.
Copyright (c) 2023 Istiqlaliah Nurul Hidayati, Mursidah Rahmah
Song is a medium of communication, allowing us to convey messages and realities, as well as criticize themThe aim of this study was to investigate the meaning and moral message of the Lyrics. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The researcher began collecting data by reading all the lyrics from Joji's "Nectar" album and listening to them, highlighting important phrases. The researcher after analyzing the lyric of the song, then researcher made the conclusion. the study aims to uncover the factor Joji made the album “Nectar” and research the type of meanings and moral messages of the song. The following were the meaning and moral message contained in song; conceptual meaning, associative meaning, social meaning, affective meaning and reflective meaning. Furthermore, uncovering the impact of fame and the desire to change oneself as described by the song and this song gives a story meanings and moral messages on it. Keywords: Meaning, Moral Message, Type of Meaning, Song lyric
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