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Bridging the Digital Divide: Indonesian EFL Higher Education Students' Perceptions of Web-Based Collaborative Writing Tools
Full text linkThis research explores the perceptions of Indonesian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) higher education students towards the use of web-based collaborative writing tools, focusing on Padlet, in argumentative essay writing. Employing a qualitative case study design, the study utilized semi-structured interviews with ten students from an English Education Program in Makassar, Indonesia. The data, analyzed through thematic analysis, revealed that students perceive Padlet as highly useful due to its ability to organize ideas, facilitate collaboration and feedback, enhance accessibility and flexibility, improve writing skills, and offer time efficiency. Additionally, students found Padlet easy to use, citing its intuitive interface, ease of getting started, seamless integration into their workflow, adaptability to various writing stages, provision of control over the writing process, and minimal technical issues. These findings underscore the potential of Padlet in enhancing EFL writing instruction by providing an interactive and visually appealing platform that addresses the specific needs of EFL learners in argumentative essay writing. The study concludes that web-based collaborative tools like Padlet can significantly contribute to developing confident and competent writers in EFL contexts, highlighting the importance of integrating such technologies to bridge the digital divide and transform traditional writing pedagogies
Interrogative Modality in Spoken Language : An Exploration of the Use of Modality in Educational Discourse
Full text linkThis study explores interrogative modality in educational discourse at SMA 7 Mataram, specifically in English language classrooms. The research aims to investigate how teachers utilize interrogative modality and to determine its impact on the learning process. Adopting a qualitative approach with a case study design, data were collected through classroom observations, audio recordings, and semi-structured interviews with four experienced English teachers. The analysis revealed that teachers employ diverse interrogative modalities, with "can" being the most frequently used (25%), followed by "could" (15%) and "would" (10%). These modalities serve different pedagogical functions, from facilitating simple recall to encouraging critical analysis. The strategic use of interrogative modality significantly enhanced the learning process in multiple ways. Student engagement increased from 50% to 80% throughout the semester in classes featuring analytical and evaluative questions. Students also demonstrated development in critical thinking skills, with responses evolving from brief and factual to nuanced analyses with textual evidence. Additionally, responses to analytical questions were 30% longer than those to factual questions, showcasing improved language production with more complex sentence structures and diverse vocabulary. Teachers utilized interrogative modality as an effective formative assessment tool to identify misconceptions and adjust teaching strategies in real-time. The findings indicate a shift from traditional IRE (Initiation-Response-Evaluation) patterns toward more dialogic IRF (Initiation-Response-Feedback) interactions, highlighting the need for professional development focused on strategic use of interrogative modality in English language learning contexts in Indonesia
An Investigation of the Implementation of Peer Feedback Activities in Higher Education
Full text linkPeer feedback is frequently studied in English as a second or foreign language (ESL/EFL) writing. Many studies focused on the effect of peer feedback on ESL/EFL students’ writing ability. However, limited studies have examined non-English education students’ perceptions of peer feedback. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate non-English students’ experiences implementing peer feedback activities and their perceptions of peer feedback activity in their writing. This study involved 157 students from 3 different major or study programs of 2 faculties. The participants are students who have just undertaken a general English course. The data were collected through an online questionnaire to examine students’ perceptions of peer feedback activity and semi-structured interviews to draw more pictures of students’ experiences implementing peer feedback activity. The results showed that students had overall high/positive perceptions of peer feedback activity. The majority of the students agree that doing peer feedback is beneficial; has improved their critical thinking; has made them learn a lot from their friends’ mistakes; has facilitated their involvement in social interaction; and has enhanced their awareness of errors in their writing
The Implementation of Reading Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) Strategy in Teaching Reading Comprehension
Full text linkReading comprehension is a crucial skill in English learning, yet many Indonesian EFL students still face difficulties in understanding texts. This study aimed to investigate the implementation of the Listen-Read-Discuss (LRD) strategy in teaching reading comprehension and to explore students’ perspectives on its effectiveness. The research employed a qualitative descriptive design with junior high school students as participants. Data were collected through classroom observation and semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that the teacher implemented the three stages of LRD consistently and systematically. The listening stage provided a model of fluent reading that helped students capture the main ideas, the reading stage offered opportunities for independent practice and vocabulary reinforcement, and the discussion stage promoted interaction, interpretation, and collaborative meaning-making. From the students’ perspective, LRD made reading lessons more motivating, enjoyable, and supportive of comprehension. However, several challenges emerged, particularly limited vocabulary knowledge and unequal participation during discussions, which suggest that adaptation is needed to optimize its use. Overall, this study confirms that LRD is an effective strategy for teaching reading comprehension in EFL contexts while also extending previous research by highlighting contextual obstacles in Indonesian classrooms. The results imply that teachers may integrate vocabulary pre-teaching, visual aids, and structured discussion techniques to enhance the effectiveness of LRD. Future research is recommended to test this strategy with larger samples, different text types, and digital-based adaptations to broaden its pedagogical contribution
Type and Linguistic Form of Register Used for Online Buying and Selling on Shopee Live
Full text linkLanguage variation in specific social settings, known as register, is a vital area of sociolinguistics that reflects the dynamic nature of communication. This study investigates the types of registers and their linguistic forms used in Shopee Live, a real-time e-commerce platform that enables direct interaction between sellers and buyers. Unlike previous studies that focused on static online platforms, this research explores the spontaneous and interactive nature of live streaming commerce. A descriptive qualitative method was employed to analyze the utterances from four skincare online shops during Shopee Live sessions. The data were collected through observation, transcription, and interviews, and validated using source and technique triangulation. The analysis applied Martin Joos’s theory of register types and Halliday’s theory of situational context. The findings reveal two types of register used: consultative (17 data) and casual (19 data), with the casual register being more dominant. Consultative registers typically appeared in semi-formal buyer-seller exchanges and used nouns and verbs to deliver product information professionally. Casual registers were characterized by informal expressions, simple noun phrases, and emotional or persuasive language aimed at engaging viewers. The dominance of the casual register reflects the sellers' strategy to build closeness with buyers while maintaining informative content through the consultative register. This study highlights how sellers adjust their linguistic choices to suit the communicative needs of the Shopee Live environment, balancing professionalism and friendliness to optimize buyer engagement
The Semantics of Yojijukugo Containing the Kanji for 'Tiger' in Yojijukugo no Hakkajiten
Full text linkThis study aims to reveal the denotative and connotative meanings of yojijukugo containing the kanji "tiger" (虎) using a semantic approach. The data were collected from the website Yojijukugo no Hakkajiten, an online encyclopedia containing thousands of four-kanji idioms (yojijukugo). This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, analyzing linguistic and cultural meanings based on lexical and symbolic interpretations. The findings show that yojijukugo involving the tiger kanji carry various meanings depending on their context. Of the 30 yojijukugo analyzed, the denotative meaning reflects literal combinations of kanji, meanwhile, connotative meaning is associated with the personal emotions or thoughts of the speaker and the interlocutor. Yojijukugo such as 為虎添翼 (enhancing the strong) and 虎穴虎子 (valor in risk-taking) hold positive connotations, in contrast 苛政猛虎 (oppressive government is worse than a tiger) and 虎頭蛇尾 (strong start, weak finish) convey negative connotations. These findings affirm that tiger-based yojijukugo are not merely linguistic expressions, but also deep representations of Japanese cultural values
Analysis of the use of yakuwarigo in the drama ‘barakamon’ (a sociolinguistic study)
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Deception in Hitoshi One's Tokyo Swindlers A Sociology of Literature Study
Full text linkFraud is a form of criminality that often occurs in modern society and is often raised in literary works, including films. This study aims to analyze the forms of fraud in Hitoshi One's Tokyo Swindlers and explore the three elements in Donald Cressey's Triangle Fraud theory, namely pressure, opportunity, and rationalization. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a literary sociology approach. Data were obtained through literature study and content analysis of movie scenes depicting fraudulent practices. The results showed that the movie Tokyo Swindlers represented various forms of fraud such as identity fraud, transactions, hoaxes, and money laundering, which were carried out systematically by a land mafia group. The three elements of the Fraud Triangle are found explicitly in the motivation and behavior of the characters in the film. This research shows that movies can be a powerful medium of social reflection on the reality of criminality in society. The limitation of this research lies in the focus of a single object and has not reached the audience's reception. This research is expected to contribute to literary studies, criminology, and popular culture studies
Figurative Language as Cultural Commentary and Identity Construction: A Semiotic Analysis of Lana Del Rey's Contemporary Song Lyrics
Full text linkFigurative language in contemporary popular music serves not only as aesthetic embellishment, but also as cultural commentary and a mechanism for identity formation. This study analyzes how linguistic devices operate in Lana Del Rey's songs “Summertime Sadness” and “Brooklyn Baby” to understand their role in post-recession American culture. This research employs a qualitative interpretive methodology with semiotic analysis, analyzing the official lyrics through three stages: identification, interpretation, and integration of figurative language elements. The results identify main categories of figurative language with distinct patterns: “Summertime Sadness” uses metaphors and comparisons to convey emotional intensity through light-dark contrasts, while “Brooklyn Baby” employs allusions and irony for cultural identity formation. Semiotic analysis shows that these expressions reflect post-recession America (2011–2014), functioning as cultural critique and identity negotiation. The study concludes that figurative language operates as a sophisticated meaning-making system, revealing popular music as a cultural discourse space that combines artistic expression, identity formation, and cultural critique.
 
Multimodal Literacy : The Use of Web Blog As Media of Teaching Writing At English Department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera
Full text linkThis article reports on the investigation of the use of web blog as media in teaching writing to English Department Students of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera in Academic Year 2016 – 2017. It aims to research about the motivational factors for using blogs as an essential tool to promote students’ writing skills in EFL classrooms, specifically in English Department of STKIP PGRI West Sumatera. This study discusses how using blogs may be integrated into classroom activities to promote students’ writing skills as well as polishing their skills. It would also illustrate the features offered in blogs as well as the motivational essence that is attached to the blogs. To achieve the aim of the study. This includes the advantages and also the challenges of multimodal literacy in the implementation of using web blog as the medium of teaching writing. In addition, the data in this article were collected through semi-structured interviews by using a semin structured interview guide of protocol. The findings of the study would serve as an insistent reminder that the blogs which have been clearly underlined in the curriculum should be re-orchestrated more effectively again by the lecturers or teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL).