Journal of Language, Literature, and Educational Research

Procedure Text Writing Skills Using Silent Film Media In Grade Vii Students Of State Junior High School 10 South Tangerang

2025-06-18T15:08:17+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study examines the effectiveness of silent film media in improving the procedure text writing skills of Grade VII students at State Junior High School 10 South Tangerang.

Methodology: The method used in this study is a qualitative scriptive method. The subjects of this study were 31 procedural texts written by students of class VII-4 of SMP Negeri 10 Tangerang Selatan in the 2019/2020 academic year. Data collection techniques in this study were observation, tests, interviews, and documentation. Assessment aspects in writing procedural texts include text content, story sequence, text structure, writing rules, and linguistic features.

Main Findings: The results indicate that students in the experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in their ability to structure and elaborate procedure texts compared to the control group. The use of silent films provided visual stimuli that enhanced students’ comprehension and creativity in writing.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study lies in integrating visual-based media into writing instruction, which offers an engaging and interactive learning experience, contributing to the development of innovative teaching strategies for language learning.

Pragmatic Study: Types and Functions of Speech Acts in Pooh's Dialogue in "Winnie the Pooh"

2025-06-18T15:32:17+07:00

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to analyze the types of speech acts used by the character Pooh in the dialogue of the Winnie the Pooh story. This study aims to identify locution, illocution, and perlocution in Pooh's utterances and to understand the functions and effects of the communication produced.

Methodology: This study uses a qualitative method with a content analysis approach. Data in the form of Pooh character utterances in Winnie the Pooh were analyzed based on John Searle and J.L. Austin's speech act theory. Data collection techniques were carried out through documentation, with samples selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis refers to the Krippendorff content analysis method.

Main Findings: This study found that Pooh used 258 speech acts in 90 dialogues, consisting of locution, illocution, and perlocution. The most dominant illocutionary act was representative (49.6%), while perlocutionary acts were most often used to convince the listener (58.1%). Pooh used more direct speech acts (235 times) than indirect (23 times), indicating a tendency towards more explicit communication in interactions.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides a new perspective in the analysis of speech acts in children's literature, especially Winnie the Pooh. This study reveals the communication patterns of Pooh characters that have not been widely studied, as well as their contribution to understanding language strategies in literary texts. These findings can enrich pragmatic studies and support children's literacy-based language learning.

Feminism Reflected in 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita by Robby Ertanto Soediskam: A Literary Feminist Analysis

2025-06-18T16:09:22+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe the representation of feminism in the film 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita directed by Robby Ertanto Soediskam through a literary feminist lens.

Methodology: This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The main data were collected from the film 7 Hati 7 Cinta 7 Wanita by Robby Ertanto Soediskam, analyzed using feminist literary criticism.

Main Findings: The film portrays various forms of women’s struggles against patriarchal domination. Each female character reflects a unique aspect of feminist resistance, with Dr. Kartini as the central figure who advocates for women’s rights.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers a feminist interpretation of a contemporary Indonesian film that has not been extensively explored in academic research. It highlights how visual narratives serve as a platform for feminist messages in modern literature and cinema.

Language Style Used in Elysium Movie by Neill Blomkamp

2025-06-21T00:50:22+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify and analyze the types of language style used by characters in Elysium, a science-fiction movie directed by Neill Blomkamp.

Methodology: This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The data were obtained from the characters’ utterances in the movie and analyzed using Martin Joos’ theory of language styles, which includes frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate styles.

Main Findings: The study found that all five types of language style appear in the movie. Casual style was the most frequently used, especially in conversations between close characters. Frozen and formal styles were used in official or robotic interactions, while consultative styles appeared in semi-formal settings such as workplace discussions. Intimate style was used minimally due to the nature of the film’s plot.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to sociolinguistic and stylistic analysis by applying Joos’ language style theory to modern cinematic discourse. It highlights the role of context, relationship, and setting in influencing language variation in film.

An Analysis Of Students’ Motivation And Their Achievement in Learning English At The Department Of English Education

2025-06-18T19:46:44+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to identify the dominant type of motivation integrative or instrumental among students learning English and to investigate whether these motivation types affect students' academic achievement (GPA).

Methodology: This quantitative study utilized a survey method involving 89 first-year students from the Department of English Education. Data was gathered using 20 items from Gardner’s Attitude and Motivation Test Battery (AMTB), adapted to identify integrative and instrumental motivation. Statistical analysis was used to examine differences in GPA based on motivation types.

Main Findings: The findings show that 56.2% of students have instrumental motivation while 43.8% have integrative motivation. However, statistical analysis revealed no significant difference in GPA between the two groups.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes to understanding how different types of motivation (integrative vs. instrumental) relate to academic outcomes in an Indonesian tertiary EFL context.

Social Criticism In Seno Gumira Ajidarma’s Short Stories And Its Implication For Literary Learning

2025-06-21T00:54:10+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe social criticism in the short stories “Telinga,” “Maria,” and “Kepala di Pagar Da Silva” by Seno Gumira Ajidarma and analyze its implication for literary learning using a mimetic approach.

Methodology: This study employed a qualitative descriptive method with a mimetic approach. Data were obtained from three selected short stories in the Trilogi Insiden by Seno Gumira Ajidarma. Data collection used documentation techniques, and analysis was conducted by identifying intrinsic elements and correlating them with social issues outside the texts.

Main Findings: The study found that the stories reflect strong elements of social criticism, particularly issues of violence, human rights violations, and political oppression. These criticisms are conveyed through characters, settings, conflicts, and narrative styles. Each story represents different victim perspectives in a conflict zone, making it relevant for fostering critical thinking in literary education.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study highlights how literary texts can serve as a medium of social criticism and suggests how they can be implemented in literary learning to develop students’ social awareness and critical analysis skills. The novelty lies in its integration of mimetic theory with practical implications in education.

Speaking Problems Faced By Efl Learners In Individual Presentation

2025-06-24T10:30:50+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study was aimed to know speaking problems faced by EFL learners in individual presentation at 4th semester English department students of UIN Walisongo Semarang. The method used in this study was qualitative method with descriptive approach. The data was collected from all members of PBI-4C.

Methodology: The data were gathered through in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The results of the study were shown in three factors; they are linguistic knowledge point of view (vocabularies, pronunciation, and grammar), psychological point of view (lack of confidence, shyness, nervous, fear of mistake, and confuse) and non-linguistic knowledge (lack of preparation, lack of motivation and teaching vocabulary).

Main Findings: The findings suggest that the teacher should pay attention more to students’ awareness for speaking ability, moreover, it is in presentation skill which is clearly and understandable. Finally, English speaking problems in this university will decrease and students are able to speak up in front of public and also have better performance in speaking in the future.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers a fresh perspective by focusing specifically on the speaking problems encountered by EFL learners during individual presentations, a context that demands both linguistic competence and performance skills. Unlike general speaking studies, it highlights real-time anxiety, organization, and fluency issues, thus advancing existing knowledge by linking language proficiency with presentation-specific challenges in academic settings.

Language Function Of Slected Cosmetics Advertisement In Online Media

2025-06-24T10:36:45+07:00

Purpose of the study: This research aimed to find out the types of language function used in advertising cosmetics and describe how to use the language function of cosmetics advertisement in Online Media.

Methodology: This study used a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected from twelve selected cosmetics advertisements of brands such as Maybelline, Make Over, and Nyx Professional Makeup, accessed through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and official websites. The researcher used note-taking and documentation to classify data based on Halliday's language function theory.

Main Findings: The findings revealed five types of language functions used in cosmetics advertisements: personal, representational, instrumental, imaginative, and interactional. The most dominant type was the personal function, followed by representational and instrumental. Heuristic and regulatory functions were not found. Advertisers used language functions to influence consumers by expressing emotion, conveying facts, and instructing behavior.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers new insight into the specific application of Halliday’s language function theory in Indonesian online cosmetics advertising. It emphasizes how language is strategically employed to build emotional engagement and persuade consumers in a digital marketing context.

Discrimination Of Chinese Female Characters In The Latest Dimsum Novel By Clara Ng.

2025-06-26T10:48:36+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe the forms of discrimination, the causal factors, and the responses of Tionghoa ethnic women characters in facing discrimination in Clara Ng’s novel Dimsum Terakhir.

Methodology: This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The object of the study was Clara Ng’s novel Dimsum Terakhir. Data were collected through reading and note-taking techniques, and analyzed using feminist literary criticism. Data validity and reliability were ensured through semantic validation (expert judgment) and interrater-intrarater reliability procedures.

Main Findings: Discrimination against Tionghoa women characters occurred in both domestic and public spheres. Domestic discrimination included seniority-based bias, while public discrimination involved racial slurs, denial of cultural rights, and physical violence. Political and ethnic factors were dominant causes. The characters primarily responded to discrimination with rejection, using verbal resistance and critical attitudes.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study highlights a specific intersection of gender and ethnic discrimination in Indonesian-Chinese women within literary narratives—an area still underrepresented. It advances feminist literary criticism by analyzing ethnic minority women’s voices in post-New Order Indonesia, enriching the understanding of layered discrimination in Southeast Asian literature.

Students’ Attitude Towards English Language Learning Of 3rd Grade Students

2025-06-26T11:01:52+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to explore and describe the attitudes of 3rd grade students at SMP Nasional Makassar towards learning English as a foreign language, specifically through affective, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of language attitude.

Methodology: A descriptive-quantitative approach was used. The data were gathered using a 30-item questionnaire adapted from Abidin et al. (2012), divided into affective, behavioral, and cognitive domains. The instrument employed a five-point Likert scale. Validity and reliability tests were conducted using Excel and correlation analysis. The sample consisted of 90 students selected via quota sampling.

Main Findings: The findings show that students have predominantly positive attitudes toward English learning. The mean score reached 94.8, well above the threshold of 70, indicating strong agreement in aspects such as enjoyment, confidence, and the belief that English enhances academic and social development. Affective, behavioral, and cognitive responses supported this positive orientation

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study provides empirical insight into the emotional, behavioral, and mental orientations of junior high school students toward English, contributing data from an underrepresented school context in Indonesia. It integrates Islamic values as motivational context and offers a framework for improving curriculum and teaching methods that align with students’ psychological readiness.

Analysis Of Indonesian Language Textbook Content Junior High School Grade Viii With Curriculum 2013

2025-06-26T11:22:36+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyze the conformity of the content of two Indonesian language textbooks used in Grade VIII at MTsN 3 Indramayu with the 2013 curriculum, particularly in relation to the basic competencies outlined in the syllabus.

Methodology: This study applied a descriptive qualitative method. The data sources were two Indonesian textbooks: Marbi Mahir Berbahasa Indonesia and Buku Bahasa Indonesia (published by Erlangga and Yhama Widya). Data were collected through document analysis, interviews, and observation, and evaluated using textbook assessment criteria such as academic integrity, detail, and coverage.

Main Findings: The results indicate that the conformity between the textbooks and the 2013 curriculum syllabus was only 25% in terms of content. However, based on textbook quality criteria, both books met 80% of the standards, suggesting they remain usable as supplementary learning materials despite their partial misalignment with the curriculum.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This study offers an in-depth evaluation of how current textbooks align with national curriculum standards, highlighting gaps in implementation. It advances existing knowledge by identifying specific areas where textbook content fails to meet curricular expectations, offering practical input for educators, authors, and policymakers.