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The translation of Satan’s Slave 2 Communion: An analysis of pronoun usage in movie translation from Indonesian to English
Get PDFIn this research, we analyzed the frequency, usage, and changes of pronouns in the translation of Satan’s Slave 2: Communion. This research was conducted by examining changes in subject or object pronouns from Indonesian to English in the movie subtitle. We transferred the clean version of the subtitle into a spreadsheet, into which we incorporated necessary context information such as presented in 3 categories; pronoun to pronoun, pronoun to omission, and pronoun to reference. The results show that the use and change of pronouns in the translation process of Satan’s Slave 2 are attached by at least two aspects: grammatical and socio-cultural aspects. The difference in the principle of linguistic rules between Indonesian and English becomes an important factor behind the transposition and modulation of pronouns in the translation process. The sociocultural differences between Indonesian and English also need to be carefully examined before translating, because there are significant differences in the use of pronouns between Indonesian and English, especially related to sociocultural aspects that affect the use of language towards interlocutors
Blindfold game in vocabulary mastery enhancement to Indonesian EFL young learners
Get PDFThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Blindfold game in enhancing vocabulary mastery among students. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving both control and experimental groups. Sixth-grade students from a Demak elementary school participated in the study, which employed a non-random sampling method. The research sample included an experimental group consisting of 22 students from class VIA and a control group of 21 students from class VIB. Data on students' vocabulary knowledge were collected through a vocabulary exam comprising 15 multiple-choice questions and 10 matching items, administered via pre-tests and post-tests. The researcher analyzed the data using a t-test and SPSS 23. The pre- and post-test scores for the experimental group were 60.91 and 78.18, respectively, while the control group achieved scores of 56.76 and 60.95. The statistical analysis indicated a significance level (2-tailed) of less than 0.05, resulting in the rejection of H0 and the acceptance of H1. In conclusion, the Blindfold game has been demonstrated to be an effective instructional tool for improving vocabulary knowledge among Indonesian EFL young learners. The game not only enhanced students' vocabulary mastery but also increased their motivation to learn English. Accordingly, it is recommended that teachers utilize diverse teaching methods to foster students' learning motivation, encouraging them to become engaged and enthusiastic participants in class
Twisted fairy tale: Narrative functions and dramatic personae in William Faulkner`s A Rose for Emily
No full textWilliam Faulkner`s A Rose for Emily is narrated in a complex narrative structure, thus, making it difficult to follow the story`s chronology despite its relatively short form. This article provides a different approach using Propp`s narratology to show that the story can be read as a modern fairy tale but with some twisted elements. The analysis focuses on the sequence of events based on Propp`s 31 narrative functions. The analysis also highlights the characters performing the functions following Propp`s seven types of dramatis personae. The findings reveal that the events in A Rose for Emily conform to some of the narrative functions of a fairy tale. The initial situation introduces Emily as the heroine of the story, followed by her father's death, which represents the absentation function. In the middle of the narrative, the villainy function serves as the complication of the story. The story`s end is also similar to a fairy tale by the wedding function. However, these fairy tale elements are presented in twisted ways. Emily was introduced only when she died, and she poisoned Homer to be able to live with him ever after. Meanwhile, Emily and Homer also provide twists as the story's heroine and villain
Japanese diaspora in Margaret Dilloway's How to be an American Housewife
Get PDFIn today's borderless world, people move quickly, forming diaspora communities with complex cultural lives. The culture shock that causes mental health disruption is common in these diaspora communities. Therefore, the study of this diaspora is crucial to be conducted. The novel entitled How to be an American Housewife represents the difficulties of becoming a diaspora subject in a new country with a new culture. This study focuses on the diaspora experience undergone by Shoko Morgan. The study aims to show the construction of diaspora identity, the condition of the Japanese diaspora community in America, and the author's critical position. This descriptive qualitative research utilized the cultural identity and diaspora theory proposed by Stuart Hall to unveil the diaspora identity in the novel. This research reveals that identity is always in some process of adaptation, transformation, and differences from new environments. The literary work under scrutiny shows the experience of Japanese immigrants at that time, such as feeling alienated, isolated, and discriminated against. Through this novel, Margaret Dilloway has represented her mother's challenging life experiences as a diaspora subject in the USA
Applying small group discussion to improve the ability to convey opinions orally on recount text material
Get PDFThe ability to use a language to convey ideas, feelings and thoughts orally is called speaking. This shows that speaking skills are crucial to learn, including for students at school. In this way, teachers are expected to be more innovative in finding learning methods or models that can improve students’ speaking skills. The small group discussion learning model is considered to be the right treatment because it can increase students’ confidence in speaking, increase interaction between students, and students become more active in contributing to learning. The aim of carrying out this research is to find out how the application of the Small Group Discussion learning model to students affects their speaking skills, especially in conveying opinions orally in English. This research used a quantitative approach with experimental research method. This research was carried out at MA Plus Darul Hufadz Jatinangor. Participants in this research were students from classes X-A and X-B, each class consisting of 20 students. Data was collected using tests in the form of presentations from students. The results show that implementing the Small Group Discussion can have a significant influence on students’ ability to convey opinions orally using English. This is proven by the average (mean) score of the experimental class learning results reaching 74,20, while the mean score of the control class only reached 65,00. It can be concluded, that the Small Group Discussion can have a positive impact on the learning process and student learning outcomes, especially in language skills. By implementing Small Group Discussion, students are seen interacting with each other more often, they show a positive response to the application of this learning model in their learning activities
Investigating persuasive strategies used in Zakir Naik’s Islamic lecture at Oxford Union
Get PDFIslamic lectures are potent media for people to influence others, specific groups, and society. Based on this case, this research aims to identify and analyze the types of persuasive strategies used by Zakir Naik in his Islamic Lecture under the theme “Islam and the 21st Century,” which took place at the Oxford Union. This descriptive and qualitative research used the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach proposed by Teun A. Van Dijk. Furthermore, Aristotle’s Rhetorical Theory of Persuasion was employed to support the analysis of how persuasive strategies were applied in the Islamic lecture. The data of this research were the sentences of the speech text transcription, which contained persuasive strategies spoken by Zakir Naik in his “Islam and the 21st Century” Oxford Union Islamic Lecture uploaded on his YouTube Channel. The results show three categories of “socio-cognitive” CDA by Teun A. Van Dijk, namely, text, cognition, and social context, which are used to analyze the speech text and its relation to social and power. Concerning this, the persuasive strategies analysis shows that Zakir Naik uses three types of rhetorical proofs from a total of 121 data, which include ethical proof (ethos), logical proof (logos), and emotional proof (pathos). Ethos is the most common rhetorical proof in his Islamic lecture, making up 63.5% of the speech. It is followed by pathos (33.58% of the speech) and logos (27.22% of the speech)
Think-Aloud Protocols in process studies revisited: Suggestions for veridicality
Get PDFThinking-Aloud or Think-Aloud Protocols have been used to study thinking processes in varied fields such as psychology, business, sports, industry, and education. Recently, studies have tried to see its application in teaching in both offline and online modes. Despite its success, as demonstrated by these studies, controversies concerning the believability of thinking aloud and the process of reactivity have been raised. However, no explicit solution has been provided. In response to the issues, this paper critically reviewed examples of think-aloud protocols using Bowles’s guide to TAP (2008). The results show that (1) problems of the reactivity process stem from the nature of the tasks given, and (2) to minimize the problems of reactivity, the TAP data collection procedure should move from the least to the most intervention of the researcher
Pre-/in-service teachers’ creativities: behind the creation of multimodal digital storybooks
Get PDFThe creation of digital storybooks partly represents teachers’ creativity. This study aimed at exploring the pre-/in-service teachers’ creativity in writing multimodal digital storybooks. The data sources of this study were 8 books written collaboratively by 6 teachers and 13 pre-service teachers after involving in a-six-months mentoring program. The data were collected through documentation, then analyzed using content analysis convention of Krippendorff (2013). The study revealed that aspects of creativity were found in the pre-/in-service teachers’ multimodal digital storybooks. The creativity was presented through integrating reflection sheet, portfolio assessment, using authentic materials, online worksheet, and online quizzes besides the accommodation of new ideas, the use of graphs/diagrams, tables, images, and videos, besides text, the verbal and visual attractiveness, the use of motivational and inspirational sentences. This study suggests that writing multimodal digital storybooks may influence teachers’ pedagogical and content knowledge as well as teachers’ identity
AR and VR Content Integration: Project-Based Task Quality and Effect in Reading Comprehension
Get PDFThe learning media is evaluated in several aspects: the content, teaching methods, and preparation of the teaching and learning, as well as the effect on the student’s comprehension.This study aims to analyze the quality of the AR and VR content integration as PBT influences the students’ comprehension of reading. The mixed method was utilized in this study. Need analysis, situation analysis, and curriculum analysis were used to gather the preliminary data before assigning students of the Reading Course to conduct the project. The syllabus and guidelines for Project-Based Tasks were formulated based on the findings in the initial study. Modelling was required before the students independently work on the project. Experts evaluated the media. Then, the significance of the development project to the students’ improvement was also seen based on the statistical analysis of pre-and post-tests. Therefore, result of the expert evaluation and students pre and post-test result are major source of the data.Based on three aspects measured in learning media, course materials, teaching, and learning language, the result from the expert evaluation shows perfect scores are dominant in all aspects. The students’ scores also significantly improved in the post-test. It is highly recommended for teachers to combine AR and VR content development properly as the product of project-based tasks as the teaching and learning media.
PowToon software's impact on EFL students' writing of narrative text
No full textThe development of technology brings challenges for teachers to be more innovative and creative in delivering materials. Teachers need to explore currently medium for teaching. To assist teachers and students in overcoming their difficulties, PowToon Software was chosen. The goal of this study was to find out whether PowToon as a learning media was effective in improving the narrative text writing ability of grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Pegandon in the 2023/2024 academic year. This study used a quasi-experimental method. The sample consisted of grade XI 1 students as the control group and XI 2 as the experimental group. The control group and experimental group completed the pre-test and post-test. Data analysis in the study used SPSS. The results showed a significance improvement in students' writing achievement. This was evidenced by the significance value of 0.003. The value was smaller than 0.05 and this means that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. It can be summarized that the use of PowToon Software as a learning media was effective to improve students' narrative text writing ability