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An English language training needs analysis for civil servants in an Indonesian industrial city
No full textThis study investigates the English language training requirements of civil servants at the Personnel and Human Resource Development Agency in an Indonesian industrial city. A systematic needs analysis approach used to examine current proficiency levels, identify specific skill gaps, and determine preferred learning methodologies among 50 government employees in an industrial area. The research used a mixed-methods design integrating demographic surveys, self-assessment questionnaires, and analysis of workplace context. The study results revealed significant proficiency gaps, especially in oral communication skills, with 78% of participants rating their speaking abilities as poor or moderate. The priority training areas included technical terminology in public administration, professional communication, and service for international visitors especially from industry. The results show that instead of general English instruction, civil servants need specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training. In order to improve institutional capacity for international engagement, the study offers evidence-based recommendations for curriculum design, scheduling preferences, and assessment frameworks
The Use of Personal Deixis in The Netflix Series “Losmen Bu Broto The Series” in 2025
No full textIn this study using a serial film that can be focused on conversations containing deixis phenomena in the Netflix serial film "Losmen Bu Broto The Series" in 2025. The purpose of this study is to describe the use of personal deixis in the Netflix serial film "Losmen Bu Broto The Series" in 2025, This research approach uses a qualitative approach. The data and data sources used in this study are deixis words and sentences in the conversation of the Netflix serial film "Losmen Bu Broto The Series". The appropriate data collection method is the documentation method and the data collection technique is the listening technique and note-taking technique. In the validity of the data in the study, it was carried out by the method of increasing perseverance. Data analysis carried out in this study used a descriptive method, namely describing the findings in the study with content analysis techniques. The results of this study are several types of deixis in pragmatics, including first person pronouns singular, first person pronouns plural, second person pronouns singular, second person pronouns plural, third person pronouns singular, third person pronouns plural in the serial fil
Navigating Idealism and Societal Expectations: A Genetic Structuralist Analysis of Dewi Lestari’s Perahu Kertas
Full text linkThis study aims to explore the author's worldview in Perahu Kertas, a novel by Dewi Lestari, using a qualitative approach within the framework of genetic structuralism. The analysis focuses on three main aspects: (1) the socio-cultural conditions depicted in the novel, particularly the characters’ interactions with their social environment; (2) societal perspectives on work, social status, and the conflict between parental expectations and individual aspirations; and (3) the author’s worldview, which highlights the struggles of young graduates navigating between securing a stable job for survival and pursuing their dreams for the sake of idealism. The findings demonstrate that the novel reflects the realities of Indonesian society, particularly the challenges faced by young individuals as they balance their ambitions with external pressures
Advanced-Level EFL Students’ Perception on Wordwall in Vocabulary Learning
Full text linkThis study investigated the impact of Wordwall, an interactive learning platform, on student vocabulary acquisition and class room engagement. Student perceptions were gauged through a series of statements reflecting their experiences using Wordwall. Overwhelmingly, students reported positive feelings towards Wordwall, describing it as exciting, interesting, motivating, and fun. They found it enhanced their learning experience by making vocabulary learning easier and contributing to a more energetic classroom atmosphere. The quantitave descriptive research design is used collect and analyze the data. The findings suggest that incorporating Wordwall into vocabulary instruction can significantly increase student engagement and potentially improve vocabulary acquisition. Further research can explore the platform's impact on diverse learning styles and its long-term effects on vocabulary retention
Exploring Cognitive Task Found in English Textbook “English for Nusantara”
Full text linkEnglish for Nusantara is an English textbook used by the Junior high school students in regarding to the implementation of Merdeka curriculum in Indonesia. Further, it is vital to use the English textbook by considering the specific tasks to engage students’ activities effectively. This research aims at analysing task types found in English for Nusantara textbook. This research is a content analysis using a descriptive mixed approach. The data is collected through document analysis including task descriptions, task types, and instruction given, and analysed through Nunan’s framework (1999). The findings indicated that there were 51 tasks used. There were predicting, classifying, inducing, concept-mapping, interferencing, and discriminating. In addition, the most frequent tasks employed in English for Nusantara textbook was interferencing tasks. In short, based on the result of data analysis, still, it showed that there was imbalanced of task distribution in five chapter of English for Nusantara textboo
The Role of Critical Reading Skill in Enhancing The Academic Competence of Law Students in The Context of International Law
Full text linkLaw students, especially those specializing in international law, encounter significant challenges regarding their critical reading abilities. Critical reading necessitates active engagement, compelling readers to think critically and employ various skills to identify key concepts, draw conclusions, make connections, anticipate purposes, analyze arguments, consider diverse perspectives, and evaluate ideas effectively. This research investigates the role of critical reading skills in enhancing the academic competence of law students within the context of international law. It employs a qualitative research design, utilizing case studies, interviews, and focus group discussions with fifth-semester students at the Faculty of Law, Muslim University of Indonesia. The findings reveal that critical reading skills significantly improve students' abilities to analyze complex legal texts, such as treaties and court decisions, by enabling them to identify key arguments, underlying biases, and contextual nuances. Structured frameworks, such as the SQ3R method and Legal Case-Based Reading (LCbR), are shown to foster deeper engagement with materials and facilitate the application of legal principles to real-world scenarios. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of exploring diverse perspectives, particularly those of marginalized groups, in enriching students' understanding of social and cultural implications. Ultimately, this research contributes to legal education reform by emphasizing the necessity of integrating critical reading skills into law curricula to better prepare students for the challenges of professional practice
Hate Speech in the Comment Sections of Social Media Accounts (Tik Tok) “Shafeea Ahmad”
Full text linkWith the rapid development of social media, the phenomenon of hate speech on digital platforms has increasingly gained global attention, including in Indonesia. TikTok, as a platform with short video formats, has become a busy space for interaction, but also a medium for the emergence of hate speech. This article aims to analyze the phenomenon of hate speech in the comment sections of TikTok account Shafeea Ahmad, focusing on the types of implicatures contained within them. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this research explores various forms of hate speech, such as implicatures of insult, warnings, anger, annoyance, and provocation found in netizens' comments. The results of the study show that hate speech occurring in TikTok comment sections can damage individual reputations, create social tensions, and worsen the mental health of victims. Therefore, a more considerate approach in commenting on social media is needed to create a safer digital space
Analysis of the Influence of the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Interactions on Students' Language Politeness
Full text linkThe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education is increasingly widespread, but its impact on pragmatic competencies such as language politeness has not been widely studied. This study aims to: (1) measure the effect of AI use on students' language politeness, (2) explore students' interpretations of these changes, and (3) analyze significant differences between groups using AI and those not. This study used a mixed method with a quasi-experimental design involving students divided into experimental (n=30) and control (n=29) groups. Data were collected through language politeness tests (pre-test and post-test), Focus Group Discussions (FGD), interviews, and observations, then analyzed statistically (t-test) and thematically. The results showed that: (1) There was a significant increase in the experimental group (from an average of 53.70 to 60.17; p < 0.001). (2) Students perceive AI as a learning partner that triggers cognitive, behavioral, and affective transformation, and (3) There is no significant difference between the scores of the experimental and control groups (p = 0.138). These findings indicate that although AI is effective in improving language politeness, the improvement can be matched by other methods that are also successful in raising metapragmatic awareness. The control group achieved equivalent results through the use of social support (social scaffolding), intensive self-evaluation, and high motivation triggered by awareness as research participants (Hawthorne Effect). Therefore, it can be concluded that metapragmatic awareness is a key factor that is more decisive in improving language politeness, compared to simply using certain tools or technologies
Literary Texts Strategies of Teaching to Improve Portuguese Skills in Basic Education
Full text linkThis study aims to investigate the pedagogical strategies used to teach literary texts in basic education in Timor-Leste, with a focus on less-explored genres such as poetry, fables, traditional tales, prayers (hamulak), and legends. Based on a literature review, various didactic strategies were identified, including the use of audiovisual resources, debate circles, educational games, and reading and retelling texts. These strategies can serve as facilitating tools in Portuguese language instruction, allowing basic education teachers to enrich their pedagogical knowledge and promote the development of essential linguistic skills for students' academic and personal growth in Timor-Leste and the Lusophone community.The research was conducted at Santa Úrsula Basic Education School in Baucau. There were seven (7) participants: one Portuguese language teacher and six (6) students from grades 7, 8, and 9. The sample was selected using purposive sampling, choosing participants with specific knowledge of the phenomenon under investigation. The methods used were observation, document analysis, and semi-structured interviews. The data will be interpreted qualitatively using thematic analysis to understand the impact of these strategies on student learning. The results show that the teacher uses various strategies, including content adaptation and the use of the Tetum language as a support language to overcome linguistic barriers. However, the research identified infrastructure limitations and the need for increased use of interactive methodologies, such as dramatization and games, which students strongly desire. The study concludes that literature teaching in Timor-Leste requires a multilingual and multicultural approach, with cooperation among teachers, schools, and institutions to improve the quality of education.  
Literature Study on the Challenges and Successes of Augmented Reality Implementation in Studying Arabic Mufradat
Full text linkDespite facing significant challenges, Augmented Reality (AR) has proven to be a highly effective and promising tool for revitalizing Arabic vocabulary (mufradat) learning. Generally, AR is a major success because it creates a more interactive and engaging learning environment, which in turn significantly boosts students' motivation, interest, and comprehension. This key success stems from AR's ability to provide 3D visualization of the mufradat, making it much easier for students to memorize and understand abstract word meanings while bridging the gap between theory and practice. The positive impact is clearly visible in the increase in students' average test scores, the strengthening of vocabulary mastery, and the improvement of speaking skills (maharah kalam). However, this progress is met with major challenges, both pedagogical and technical. Pedagogical issues include conventional methods being monotonous and unappealing, students struggling to master and recall vocabulary, and the problem of insufficient teacher readiness in using the new technology. Technical constraints, on the other hand, involve limited AR content, issues with device compatibility (often restricted to the Android system), and the high error rate in text recognition. Therefore, while AR is a powerful solution for overcoming traditional challenges, it requires ongoing development and infrastructural support