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REPRESENTATION OF SOCIAL CLASSS IN THE SHORT STORY THE NECKLACE
Full text linkThe objective of this study is to examine Guy de Maupassant's short story,"The Necklace." This study applies Karl Marx's literary sociology theory along with aqualitative descriptive methodology. One method of data analysis used in this study isreading short stories and marking specific passages that discuss social elements. 2)choosing and identifying narrative elements that depict socioeconomic classes 3)explaining quotes in light of the applied theory 4) drawing recommendations andconclusions from the analysis's findings
JARANAN MATARAMAN ART: REPRESENTATION OF HISTORY AND MORAL VALUES IN DUSUN SANAN, BLITAR
Full text linkThis study aimed to examine the history and moral values of Jaranan Mataraman Art as a cultural identity of residents of Sanan Blitar Hamlet. This research used a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was done through observation and interviews. Research data were obtained from observing Jaranan Mataraman's performances in Sanan Hamlet, Dayu Village, and Blitar Regency. Researchers also interviewed Jaranan Mataraman art activists in Sanan Hamlet using an open-ended questionnaire system. The results of this study revealed that every movement of Jaranan Mataraman's art consists of historical and moral values. There is a correlation between animist aspects such as danyang and the importance of maintaining the Sumber Sanan water source for residents. Therefore, Jaranan Mataraman was designated as the cultural identity of the people of Sanan Hamlet and became an intangible cultural heritage. From this research, it can be concluded that the art of Jaranan Mataram represents the dynamics of local history and moral values so that it can be established as a cultural identity in the Sanan Hamlet community and formalised as an intangible cultural heritage
MORPHOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY OF EFL STUDENTS IN NORMALIZING VERBS WITH SUFFIXES
Full text linkThe purpose of this research was to determine which suffix students most frequently used and the factor of difficulty they encountered when converting verbs to nouns using nominal suffixes. Tests and questionnaires were used in the study's quantitative descriptive design to gather information from fifth-semester English education study program students. The findings indicate that students had no problems and that the most common suffix used was -ing
CHIVALRY AND MASCULINITY IN FILMS KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND BLACK HAWK DOWN
Full text linkThis study examines the portrayal of chivalry and masculinity in Kingdom of Heaven (2005) and Black Hawk Down (2001) through a sociological lens. Using theories of chivalry (Braudy, 2005) and masculinity (Connell, 2020), it highlights the dominance of battle prowess and leadership among male protagonists. Findings reveal that Kingdom of Heaven emphasizes modern interpretations of these concepts, reflecting cultural shifts in film. The descriptive qualitative method was used for analysis
THE MAIN CHARACTER’S DEVELOPMENT IN MANGA HELL’S PARADISE: JIGOKURAKU BY YUJI KAKU: A FREUDIAN PSYCHOANALYSIS
Full text linkThis research aims to analyze the psychological development of the main character "Gabimaru" in Yūji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku. The focus is on how Gabimaru copes with past trauma and manages his id, ego, and superego in the present. The writer is collecting and determining this study through a qualitative descriptive method that includes both conversation and visuals from the manga Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.
NO OTHER POSSIBILITIES THAN TRAUMATIC REALISM IN SYLIA PLATH’S ARIEL POEM (1965)
Full text linkThis research aims to analyze the traumatic realism in the poem Ariel (1965), written by Sylvia Plath. This research uses Michel Rothberg's (2000) theory to show traces of trauma realized in literary works and uses Abelson's (1995) theory to find extreme experiences that traumatize individuals. Researchers use an approach or reference based on the biographical book "The Cambridge Introduction to Sylvia Plath," written by Gill (2008), to find a correlation between Plath's life and her writing in Ariel. This research uses a qualitative descriptive design to reveal and investigate the phenomenon of trauma and the forms or modes of extreme experiences in Sylvia Plath's life that are realized in Ariel. Data was obtained from textual sentences or words in poetry that refer to events or happenings in Sylvia Plath's life. Based on Spradley's theory and analysis, we think that Ariel's poetry is closely related to events in Sylvia Plath's life
PROBLEMATICS OF BIPA LEARNERS LEARNING CULTURE IN ELECTIVE CLASSES
Full text linkThis research aims to analyze the problems faced by BIPA students in learning culture in elective classes. This research uses qualitative method with descriptive research type. The results of this research show several things that become obstacles for foreign students in learning other cultures, namely the difficulty level of teaching materials, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, and cultural differences
EXPRESSIVE SPEECH IN TWITTER ACCOUNT (X) @UM_FESS
Full text linkThis study examines expressive speech on the Twitter account @um_fess, an anonymous State University of Malang student community menfess account. This study aims to describe the form of expressive speech, speech strategies, and the meaning of speech on the account with a descriptive qualitative approach, using student tweet data during April 2023. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results show that expressive speech consists of declarative, interrogative, and imperative speech, which express feelings and experiences openly. The utterances are divided into short limited, and deep broad. Complete utterances provide full context, while incomplete utterances rely on contextual understanding. Speech strategies include direct and indirect approaches, with positive and negative politeness, and vague strategies. Literal meanings are able to convey intent clearly, while non-literal meanings are used to convey more complex feelings and criticisms
CODE-SWITCHING PRACTICES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY: CLARITY ENHANCEMENT IN INDONESIAN EFL EDUCATION
Full text linkThis study investigates the impact of code-switching on communication clarity in an EFL classroom in Indonesia. Data were collected through one classroom observation and interviews with one teacher and three students at a senior high school in Surakarta. Results indicate that code-switching significantly enhances communication clarity, boosting students' confidence and interest in the EFL classroom. The finding highlights the necessity for EFL teachers to incorporate code-switching strategies for effective communication and language learning activity
GENDER OPPRESSION IN THE MALEFICENT MOVIE BY ROBERT STROMBERG: A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
Full text linkGender oppression remains a pervasive issue in society, frequently depicted in various forms of media, including fairy tale adaptations. Rooted in societal constructions that favor men, this oppression manifests through both explicit and implicit mechanisms, positioning women as subordinate. This research investigates the portrayal of gender oppression in Robert Stromberg's Maleficent (2014) using a feminist literary analysis. Employing liberal feminist theory, the study examines the film to uncover the dynamics of gender oppression. The analysis identifies three primary outcomes: the indicators of gender oppression present in the film, the depiction of this oppression through character, style, and diction, and the contextual reasons behind the film's emphasis on gender oppression, which are linked to the personal experiences of its creators. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how gender oppression is constructed and represented in contemporary media