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Unpacking Argumentative Fallacies in Indonesia's 2024 Presidential Debates: A Cognitive-Pragmatic Analysis
No full textThis study examines the presence of argumentative inaccuracies in the 2023–2024 Indonesian presidential and vice-presidential debates through the lens of cognitive linguistics and contextual pragmatics. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were drawn from transcripts of five debate rounds and analyzed using Toulmin's model of fallacies combined with situational context theory. The research identifies five dominant fallacies: evading the issue, argument from ignorance, appeal to authority, ad hominem attacks, and hasty generalizations. Each fallacy is interpreted within its political and situational context—revealing how historical references, ethical deflections, appeals to seniority, lack of mastery, and satire are strategically employed. The findings offer insight into how these inaccuracies diminish the integrity of public political discourse and obscure substantive discussion of policies. Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of context in shaping the interpretation and reception of political arguments. It contributes to the growing body of work on cognitive-pragmatic approaches in political linguistics, and emphasizes the need for educational efforts to cultivate critical thinking and argumentative literacy among citizens and students alike. This research also suggests practical implications for debate organizers, moderators, and media analysts—calling for clearer standards to reduce manipulative rhetoric in public forums. Future studies are encouraged to apply computational methods to expand this work or examine comparative debate formats across cultures
REDUCING SPEAKING ANXIETY BY ENCOURAGING STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT IN EFL CLASSROOMS THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A LITERATURE REVIEW
No full textThis review research explores some benefits that purposed by the integration of Artificial Intelligence in EFL classroom, mainly in improving students’ engagement and involvement in the learning process so that their anxiety while speaking could be dismissed . Some AI tools that could be used in teaching speaking like Intelligent Tutoring Systems, speech recognition technologies, Chatsbot, Kahoot and AI-based feedback mechanism which encourage students engagement and self-confidence in speaking practice. Research from various experts, such as (Turner & Patrick, 2004), Karim et al., 2023; Kholis, 2021; Samad & Ismail, 2020). Mardhiah, Ainol, et al (2024) show that the integration AI in English learning and teaching could improve the students’ activeness and engagement and allow them to practice more that create the enjoyable learning setting without feeling anxiety. However, there are some challenges and constraints in applying Artificial Intelligence such as the limitation of natural adaptation and communication in the real context, less direct corrective feedback, and less human interaction. To solve these problems, combining the strengths of AI with teacher traditional methods, offers a richer and more adaptable learning experience that better meets the diverse needs of students
Exploring Students' Perspectives on the benefits of applying Video learning materials in class in Improving Listening Skills
No full textThis article discusses students' perspectives on the benefits of using video learning materials in the classroom to improve listening skills. By gathering students' views and experiences, this study identifies how video materials can increase engagement, understanding, and information retention. Through qualitative analysis, the findings show that the use of videos not only makes learning more interesting but also helps students overcome challenges in understanding various accents and intonations. This article aims to provide insights into the potential of video as an effective learning tool and its implications for developing essential listening skills in academic and everyday communication contexts. Therefore, this study is expected to contribute to more innovative teaching practices that are responsive to students' needs
LEARNERS IN THE EFL LEARNING LANDSCAPE OF 2022
No full textAdult learners tend to have challenges in learning EFL, and these challenges are more apparent when the adult learners are faced with technologies in 2022. This paper aimed to find out the challenges encountered by adult learners in the EFL learning landscape of 2022 and what technologies are used by language teachers and researchers in order to counteract said challenges and assist the adult learners. The method used in this study is SLR (Systematic Literature Review). There are three journals focusing on challenges and three journals focusing on the solutions done by teachers and lecturers to help adult learners. These journals range from 2021 – 2022 (1 year) and were searched through Google Scholar, Research Gate, and Mendeley search engine. Hopefully the result of this research can be used by fellow language teachers in applying the proper teaching media when teaching adult learners and help them in facing their challenges
POLITENESS IN THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC SPHERE: A PRAGMATIC STUDY OF YOUTUBE COMMENTS ON PRAGERU’S VIDEO: ‘ISRAELIS OR PALESTINIANS – WHO’S MORE TOLERANT?’
No full textThis research seeks to analyze politeness strategies used by YouTube commenters in response to PragerU’s “Israelis or Palestinians – Who’s More Tolerant?”, a discussion about the contentious Israel-Palestine issue. Brown and Levinson’s (1987) Politeness Theory is the principal theoretical basis, as supported by Herring’s (2004) Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis (CMDA) in order to investigate the way in which digital users manage face, identity, and ideology in online political discourse. A qualitative descriptive approach was used with 100 comments purposively selected between September 2022 and September 2024. Comments were attributed to one of four politeness strategies: positive politeness, negative politeness, bald-on-record, and off-record, and interpreted for ideological organizational positioning. The results suggest that positive politeness, which is dominated by pro-Israel users, contributes to creating solidarity and reinforcing group cohesiveness, while negative politeness, which is more noticeable in the pro-Palestinian and neutral comments, downplays conflict and creates social distance. Bald on-record, strategies enable direct ideological claims; off-record strategies (irony, sarcasm) contribute to indirect criticism of other beliefs. The results indicate that politeness strategies in YouTube comments are used as cultural and social resources to manage relationships and express ideas as influenced by anonymity, asynchrony, and the affective dimensions of the medium. This paper draws out the implications of politeness theory online and demonstrates how politeness theory can inform identity construction and discourse polarization in politically sensitive digital environments.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF MEMORYLINGO APPLICATION ON VOCABULARY RECALLING ABILITY
No full textThis study aims to understand students' perceptions towards the use of ‘MemoryLingo’ application in English vocabulary recall ability. This study employed a qualitative approach using a case study design. Purposive sampling was used to choose the participants, which included 20 eighth-grade students. This study's instruments included questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire data were examined using descriptive statistics, while the interview data was analyzed thematically through coding to find recurring patterns and themes. The finding of this study indicated four major themes: (1) User Experience, (2) Vocabulary Retention Support, (3) Challenges in Using the Application, and (4) Overall Evaluation. As a result of the findings, it is possible to conclude that the majority of students found the MemoryLingo application to be enjoyable, interactive, and effective in helping them remember vocabulary
WATTPAD’S ROLE IN NARRATIVE WRITING BY INFORMATICS STUDENTS AT ASAHAN UNIVERSITY
No full textThis case study examines the role of Wattpad in enhancing the narrative writing skills of fourth-semester students at the University of Asahan. In the digital age, platforms like Wattpad have become an essential tool in modern education, providing an interactive space for students to engage in creative writing. The study aims to explore how Wattpad motivates students, improves their writing fluency, and offers a platform for feedback and community interaction. Data were gathered through surveys and interviews with students enrolled in narrative writing courses, revealing their experiences using Wattpad as a tool for both academic and personal writing development. The findings indicate that Wattpad serves not only as a motivational resource but also helps students refine their storytelling techniques, expand their vocabulary, and develop their unique writing voices. The study concludes that incorporating Wattpad into the curriculum could significantly enhance narrative writing skills among university students, offering a dynamic and engaging platform for skill development
STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN ENGLISH LEARNING THROUGH DUOLINGO APPLICATION
No full textThis study aimed to analyzed students' interest in using the Duolingo app at SMA Negeri 16 Padang. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach, collecting data through structured interviews and video recordings. Participants consisted of 10 students who had been using Duolingo for at least three months. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis, following the six stages proposed by Braun and Clarke. The results indicated that students’ interest in learning English was evident in five key indicators: enjoyment, curiosity, attention, active engagement, and self-confidence. In term of enjoyment the app provides an interactive and enjoyable learning environment through gamification features such as daily challenges, points, and levels, which motivate students and increase their engagement. Furthermore, Duolingo fosters students' curiosity, encouraging them to continue learning and improve their English skills. Use of the app also increases students' confidence, particularly in vocabulary and speaking. In conclusion, this study shows that students are indeed interested in learning English using the Duolingo app, as demonstrated by the results of five indicators of student interest in learning. This study recommends integrating Duolingo into English language learning to increase student interest in learning
The Influence of Market Value Added (MVA), Net Profit Margin (NPM), Current Ratio and Earnings Per Share on Stock Prices in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals Sector Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange
No full textThe Effect of Market Value Added (MVA), Net Profit Margin (NPM), Current Ratio and Earnings Per Share on Stock Prices in Manufacturing Companies in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals Sector Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The time of this research was conducted in July 2024. This type of research is quantitative research. The population in this study were all companies listed in the Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with a sample of 48 companies. The data used in this study were data on Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019-2022 using descriptive analysis techniques and panel data regression, with the help of the eviews 9 program. The results of this study indicate that Market Value Added has no effect and is not significant on Stock Prices. Net Profit Margin is proven to have a significant positive effect on Stock Prices. Current Ratio is proven to have no significant effect on Stock Price. Earnings Per Share is proven to have no effect and is not significant on Stock Price. MVA, NPM, CR and EPS togeth significant effect on Stock Prices in Consumer Non-Cyclicals sector companies
Basic Literacy In Numeracy: Analysis of Misconceptions In Third Grade Elementary School Place Value Material
No full textMathematics, a core subject in schools, is crucial for developing logical and systematic thinking skills. One fundamental concept is place value, which helps students understand the position and value of digits in numbers. Proper understanding of place value is essential for learning more complex mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, decimal operations, and fractions. However, many students often experience misconceptions about this concept, such as misinterpreting the value of digits. These misconceptions can lead to errors in more complex number operations and reduce students' confidence in their mathematical abilities. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to systematically describe specific objects. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, and documentation. Based on observations and interviews, it was found that students who experienced careless errors were 13%, concept errors were 9%, and a combination of both types of errors was 9%. Additionally, 6% of students experienced an inability to think mathematically or other learning disorders. Effective educational interventions, such as implementing constructivist learning, can reduce the likelihood of misconceptions. In conclusion, place value is the foundation of learning mathematics, and misconceptions in this area can have significant negative impacts on students. Teachers need to conduct deeper analyses and prepare better strategies to address these misconceptions