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Understanding Z Generation Students’ Perceptions: Unpacking The Factors Behind Aversion to Learn English
Full text linkThe research aims to identify both internal and external factors affecting students' motivation while proposing innovative solutions to enhance their engagement. The study employs a qualitative exploratory approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews and classroom observations to collect data from eleventh-grade students at an Islamic senior high school in Malang, Indonesia. Thematic analysis is used to examine patterns in students' responses, focusing on elements such as anxiety, teaching strategies, and environmental influences. Findings reveal that students’ reluctance stems from multiple factors, including fear of making mistakes, lack of material relevance, monotonous teaching approaches, and limited external support from peers and family. Additionally, technological integration and an engaging classroom atmosphere play a crucial role in shaping students’ motivation. To address these challenges, the study recommends incorporating interactive teaching methods, gamification, and contextual learning strategies. Strengthening teacher-student relationships and introducing ice-breaking activities at the beginning of lessons can help reduce anxiety and foster a more inclusive learning environment. The study concludes that enhancing students' motivation requires a holistic approach, combining pedagogical innovations, supportive learning environments, and family engagement. By implementing these strategies, educators can transform English learning into a more interactive and meaningful experience, ensuring students develop confidence and enthusiasm in mastering the language
The Fashion of Syntax: Exploring the Function of Subordinate Clauses as Adjuncts in Vogue Magazine
Full text linkThis study examines the role of subordinate clauses as adjuncts in complex sentences from the "Living" category of Vogue Magazine articles published February 5–6, 2025. The study is motivated by the need to understand how these clauses contribute to the meaning and structure of sentences, particularly in written media, which often uses detailed and descriptive language. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study analyzed 48 complex sentences from three articles. The subordinate clauses were classified according to their functions based on Aarts's (2001) theory. The analysis focused on adjuncts that provide additional information about time, reason, condition, and concession. The findings show that 21 subordinate clauses functioned as adjuncts. Adjuncts of condition were the most common among these, accounting for 38% of the data. They were followed by adjuncts of time (29%), concession (19%), and reason (14%). The results suggest that writers in Vogue frequently use conditional clauses to describe situations, possibilities, or hypothetical scenarios. The data were presented in formal tables, tree diagrams, and descriptive explanations. Using the theory of Aarts (2001) and Brown and Miller’s (1991) tree diagrams to provide structural analysis, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how subordinate clauses, especially adjuncts, function to enrich written text. This study is expected to help students, teachers, and language enthusiasts explore syntactic elements in media texts
Speaking Skill Assessment Techniques in Learning English Language
Full text linkThis study aims to describe (1) the forms of speaking skills assessment and (2) teachers' solutions in overcoming the obstacles of speaking skills assessment in English learning at LPBA Nurul Jadid. This research used a descriptive qualitative design. The subject of this research is English. This research's objective is to assess speaking skills in Indonesian language learning. The data collection methods used were observation, interview, and documentation. The results of this study show that the technique of assessing speaking skills in English learning uses the form of tests and non-tests, discussion tests in debate learning, and retelling tests in short story learning. Non-test uses observation and portfolio. The aspects assessed are linguistic and non-language aspects. Linguistic aspects include memorization, intonation, structure, and vocals. Non-language aspects are attitude, fluency, expression, and topic mastery. There are three obstacles experienced by teachers in the assessment of speaking skills, namely (1) difficulty in preparing students to face speaking skills learning and (2) difficulty in managing time. There are three solutions offered by teachers in overcoming the obstacles of speaking skill assessment, namely (1) repeating the material, (2) making systematic assessment planning, and (3) conveying the speaking test system or procedure
Language, Communication, and Meaning in a Multicultural Context
Full text linkThis article presents a narrative literature review on language, communication, and meaning in multicultural contexts. Drawing on work in intercultural communication, intercultural pragmatics, discourse analysis, and multimodality, it explains how cultural frameworks shape communicative norms and expectations, and how meaning is negotiated across linguistic and cultural boundaries. The review highlights the importance of pragmatic competence, including awareness of speech acts, politeness strategies, and contextual inference, for successful intercultural interaction. It also considers discourse-analytic and multimodal perspectives on identity construction and power relations, particularly in digital and globalized environments. Deardorff’s process model of intercultural competence is used to show how attitudes, knowledge, and skills support effective and appropriate communication. The article proposes an integrative conceptual model that connects cultural frameworks, semiotic resources, interactional practices, and intercultural competence as key components of meaning-making. Implications are discussed for language and teacher education, organizational communication, and future research on multicultural encounters
Turn-Taking Strategies in Animated Discourse: A Case Study of Elemental (2023) Movie
Full text linkThis study aims to identify and analyze the turn-taking mechanisms in the animated movie Elemental (2023). The main focus is on how the characters in the movie apply strategies of taking the turn, holding the turn, and yielding the turn in their dialogues. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach and applies the theory of turn-taking by Stenström (1994). The data were collected through transcriptions of the film’s dialogue, which were then classified according to types of turn-taking mechanisms. The analysis revealed a total of 76 turn-taking occurrences, with “taking the turn” being the most dominant strategy with total 43 occurrences. These findings indicate that the characters in Elemental tend to hold their speaking turns in order to convey important or emotional information. This study contributes to the field of discourse analysis in the context of animated media, which, although fictional, presents realistic communication interactions
Using Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) to Improve Reading Comprehension of Vocational School Students (An experimental study at SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan, Toli-Toli, Central Sulawesi)
Full text linkThis study aims to determine if Collaborative Strategic Reading (CSR) affects the reading comprehension of grade ten students of SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan. It used a quasi-experimental design with two groups called experimental and control groups, and involved 52 grade ten students as the samples. The paper-and-pencil method was used for data collection, with tests as the instrument. The pretest and posttest tests were administered to both groups. Data obtained from the tests were analyzed statistically to determine the sampled students’ reading comprehension before and after the treatment. The result showed that the reading comprehension of the experimental group improved significantly compared to the control one. Using a degree of freedom (df) of 50 and a significance level (ρ) of 0.05, it was found that the t-counted was 8.79, which was higher than the t-table of 1.677. Because the t-counted value was greater than the t-table value, the research hypothesis was accepted. Thus, using Collaborative Strategic Reading is effective for improving the reading comprehension of the sampled students of grade ten at SMK Negeri 1 Dampal Selatan
Characterization of the Main Character in the Film "Enola Holmes": Through Erik Erikson's Theory (Social Development Theory)
Full text linkThis study analyzes the characterization of Enola Holmes, the main character in the 2020 film Enola Holmes, through Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory. Both literature and film provide valuable insights into personal psychology and societal challenges. Erikson's stages—Identity vs. Role Confusion, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, and Trust vs. Mistrust—are well illustrated in Enola's character development. Using qualitative descriptive methods, this study examines conversations and scenarios that highlight Enola's growth and independence, influenced by her relationship with her mother and the social norms of Victorian England. The analysis demonstrates how Erikson's psychosocial theory, which sheds light on identity development within a patriarchal cultural context, aligns with Enola's journey of self-discovery and resilience. The findings reveal that Enola's journey is marked by a strong sense of independence, exploration of identity, and resistance to societal expectations, underscoring the principles that individuals hold dear. This analysis, grounded in Erik Erikson's theory, provides insights into individual development as it relates to the character of Enola Holmes in the film.
 
Analysis of Goroawase on Social Media A Morphosemantic Study
Full text linkGoroawase is a Japanese word game that connects numbers to words or phrases based on sound similarities. This technique is often used to create mnemonics, codes, or hidden messages, such as in phone numbers, important dates, or popular culture terms. Goroawase has unique potential in conveying messages in a creative way, both as wordplay and as an interesting communication tool in Japanese culture. This study aims to find out how the patterns and variations of Goroawase read and to find out the relationship between the meanings of Goroawase in terms of morphosemantic studies. The research method used in this study uses descriptive method and the technique used is literature. The result of this research is a variation of On-kun combination with a total of 23 data, On-kun-ei with a total of 18 data, On-yomi with a total of 10 , On-ei with a total of 6 data, Ei-kun with a total of 2 data, and one data with a special reading method involving additional elements outside the main theory. In terms of morphological process, Goroawase is mostly formed through derivation with 32 data, while reduplication is found in 10 data, and composition in 8 data. In terms of semantic meaning relations, polysemy is the most dominant meaning relation with 47 data, while synonyms are only found in 3 data
The Impact of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Method on Students' Speaking Ability at Senior High School
Full text linkMuch research has shown that task-based language learning (TBLT) can improve students' speaking ability. However, many students struggle to speak, especially at the senior high school level. This research aimed to determine the impact of the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) method on the speaking ability of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa class XI students. The design of this research used an experimental procedure with a quantitative approach. The population of this research was 62 students who were divided into two classes, namely the control class and the experimental class. This research used pre-tests and post-tests. Then, the researcher continued with four meetings using the task-based language teaching method (TBLT). This data was obtained through pre-test and post-test, where the researcher took the students' speaking performance scores. The results showed that the average pre-test score of students in the control class was 58.45, and the post-test was 59.87. While the average pre-test score in the experimental class was 58.71, and the post-test was 70.32. There was a significant difference in the average score in the experimental class. The value increased by 11.6, after being given treatment with a significance level of 0.004 <0.05, H0 was rejected and Ha was accepted. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that there is an improvement in students' speaking ability using task-based language Teaching in class XI IPA I students of SMA Negeri 14 Gowa
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Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Method, Sharing Personal Experience, Speaking Abilit
Semiotic Analysis of Moral Messages in Otto’s Character From “A Man Called Otto (2022)” Movie
Full text linkMovies are one of those media communication that can convey messages. “A Man Called Otto” movie directed by Marc Forster is an illustration that reflects life lessons and moral messages. The study aims to explore how social signs are presented in movies through a semiotics approach with a focus on the development of Otto’s character. Through the theory of Roland Barthes, this analysis explains the connotation and denotation concept to understand how elements such as settings, character, dialogue, and symbols convey broader meanings. With descriptive qualitative analysis, authors describe data based on personal interpretation and understanding. Data is drawn from movie observations and using several references such as journal articles, books, and others to support statements. The findings show that there are seven moral messages in the main character of Otto, namely Empathy, Loyalty, Kind, Bravery, Honesty, Heroism, and Generous. This study contributes to offering knowledge of how signs and symbols used in the movies to communicate messages in social and cultural contexts