SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado
AN INVESTIGATION OF TRANSLANGUAGING PRACTICES IN EFL CLASSROOM
The present study aims at investigating the implementation of translanguanging as a pedagogical approach in EFL classroom from perception and experiences of the teachers and students in Junior High School in Kotamobagu This study employs a qualitative approach specifically a case study The data sources consisted of 2 English teacher and 40 students from two classes 20 students per class selected through purposive sampling technique For this case there are three data collection methods which are: Classroom observation Semi structured interview and Documentation The data analysis was guided by thematic analysis consists of: transcribing reading and tagging open coding thematic identification and thematic reviewing deepening and interpretation The results have shown the implementation of pedagogical translanguaging contributes significantly because it helps students build an inclusive classroom environment through the use of classroom linguistic resources In addition educators and students have equal perspective on the translanguaging approach compared to the monolingual method to reduce affective barriers in the context of proficiency and preparation for global communication The study indicates that transcoding practices affect English language learning especially in areas of inclusive practice vocabulary etc Integrated practices promote inclusive growth while the monolingual approach encourages setbacks in fluency listening and overall communicative competence This why study assumes that teacher who use translanguaging in pedagogy can understand that students anxiety in English as a Foreign Language EFL lessons decreases thereby encouraging student participation in learning < p>
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PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS ON POSITIVE vs NEGATIVE POLITENESS IN COCO 2017 THROUGH THE LENS OF BROWN LEVINSON S POLITENESS STRATEGY
Animated movies use language not only to tell stories but also to express culture emotion and values While many studies have examined moral and cultural aspects in animation few have focused on how characters use politeness strategies to manage relationships and express emotions Previous research on Coco< em> mainly discussed family and tradition without linking them to the pragmatic function of language and Face Threatening Acts FTAs Coco< em> 2017 offers a new perspective as its dialogues show how politeness and emotional expression shape identity and harmony in family communication This study aims to identify and analyze the types of politeness strategies used in Coco< em> based on Brown and Levinson s 1987 theory and to explain their functions in maintaining relationships between the two characters Miguel and Hector The research used a qualitative descriptive method and applied content analysis to the movie s dialogues focusing on interactions between Miguel and H ctor The findings showed that positive politeness was the most dominant strategy while negative politeness appeared less frequently in moments of disagreement or emotional tension This suggests that Miguel and H ctor s interactions emphasize solidarity and emotional closeness reflecting their growing bond and mutual respect throughout the film These results indicate that the use of politeness strategies in Coco< em> reflects not only linguistic politeness but also the film s broader themes of empathy respect and family connection Coco < em>demonstrates that language in animated films functions as both a communicative and cultural tool for expressing emotion and maintaining social harmony < p>
WORD FORMATION AS STYLISTIC RESOURCE IN RAP MUSIC LYRICS
Rap lyrics creatively express identity and culture through unique word choices yet few studies have examined how word formation shapes their rhythm and social meaning This study explores how Ice Cube s Death Certificate< em> album reflects identity culture and resistance through creative word formation This study aims to identify and analyze the word formation processes in Ice Cube s Death Certificate< em> album and to explain how these processes shape meaning and reflect cultural expression The research used a qualitative descriptive method and Yule s 2019 theory of word formation processes as the analytical framework The data were taken from official lyrics of three songs in Ice Cube s Death Certificate< em> album such as Steady Mobbin < em> True to the Game< em> and No Vaseline < em>and analyzed using document and content analysis techniques The findings showed that clipping and compounding were the most common word formation processes in Ice Cube s Death Certificate< em> album while borrowing blending acronyms coinage and derivation were used less often The frequent use of clipping shows that Ice Cube likes to make his words shorter to match the rhythm and sound more natural in everyday speech especially in African American Vernacular English AAVE Compounding helps Ice Cube create strong and meaningful words like motherfucker< em> and homeboys< em> that show identity culture and closeness in his community The other word formation types appear less often but still make the lyrics more creative and give deeper meaning to the songs These results indicate that Ice Cube intentionally used word formation to strengthen his artistic style cultural identity and social commentary showing that rap lyrics are not only entertainment but also a rich form of linguistic and cultural expression < p>
AN ELABORATION ON THE NEW MAN ACCORDING TO EPHESIANS 4:20 24 AND THE TRIPLE PLANETARY CRISIS
The study aims to comprehend the concept of the New Man according to Ephesians 4:20 24 and the Triple Planetary Crisis today in all its aspects Christian eco theology and its role in Christian understanding and the implementation of the concept of the New Man for the Triple Planetary Crisis Hence the research was focused on environmental sustainability by integrating religious values and ethics which could produce applicable solutions in society In relation to this matter exploring the meaning of the biblical text of Ephesians 4:20 24 and connect it to the reality of the planetary crisis was conducted accordingly In addition it also focuses on interpretation rather than numerical measurement The result reveals that the implementation of the new man concept based on Ephesians 4:20 24 in relation to the Triple Planetary Crisis is considered appropriate to be explained as a channel that can help humans especially Christians to see how beautifully God created this universe Furthermore it reaffirms how God s work on earth to restore and redeem humanity from sin excludes no one Paul emphasizes in his letter that the new man must take on a new identity in Christ This identity will be possessed by every Christian once they have shed their old selves which are still under the bondage of sin Therefore the Bible serves as the foundation that enables humanity to understand God s love for this world By knowing God and His love humanity will be able to love everything they encounter around them The human nature that often glorifies itself should no longer be the way of life for every person in Christ The glory of God must be the standard for human way of life < p>
A LONG TERM SURVEY OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF CLD CHILDREN LIVING IN JAPAN
In Japan there are several areas where Indonesian migrants live in concentration and in such areas problems arise about children s education at schools A continuous five year survey on the children of Indonesian migrant workers was conducted to assess their Japanese language proficiency and language skills which are necessary for academic learning identifying challenges and implementing improvements The survey participants were 21 Indonesian children enrolled in the Japanese language class at A Elementary School in an area with a high population of Indonesian migrant workers These children were born and raised in Japan and many had lived in Japan for many years having received Japanese language instruction at school The survey used the Dialogic Language Assessment for Foreign Students DLA to measure the children s abilities Each year interviews and tests were conducted to assess their learning progress Additionally interviews were conducted with two teachers There were mainly two findings; 1 Three students who received specialized instruction from elementary school teachers developed reading comprehension and conversational skills comparable to those of native Japanese speakers 2 Some children showed improvement in their Japanese language proficiency though they had not yet reached the level of native speakers Conversely some children faced serious academic challenges owing to incomplete language proficiency The survey found out that there was an obvious correlation between reading habits and Japanese proficiency of the children The study indicated that reading habits apparently contribute to improving language skills < p>
THE USE OF PEER EDITING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS SKILL IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH AT SMP NEGERI 3 TONDANO
The aim of this study was to find out whether peer editing improved students skill in writing descriptive paragraph This research used quantitative research methods through pre experimental design The type of test that was used was a written test Students were asked to write descriptive paragraphs about describing people The subject of the study was one of the classes in the seventh grade of SMP Negeri 3 Tondano with a sample of 25 students The students scores were evaluated by two inter raters and the data were statistically analyzed using SPSS software The results of the normality test showed that the data were normally distributed The average pre test score was 52 32 while the average post test score increased to 69 80 indicating that peer editing was able to provide a significant impact on students ability to write descriptive paragraph Meanwhile the results of the paired sample t test analysis also revealed a significant difference between the pre test and post test scores with a significance value p value lt; 0 001 which was lower than the alpha level = 0 05 ; therefore H was rejected and H was accepted that peer editing was effective in improving students skills in writing Based on the findings it could be concluded that peer editing was effective in improving students skills in writing descriptive paragraphs at SMP Negeri 3 Tondano The implication of this study is that English teachers can apply peer editing as an effective technique to improve students writing skills especially in writing descriptive paragraphs < p>
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TONGUE TWISTERS IN IMPROVING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PRONUNCIATION
For many Indonesian learners mastering English pronunciation is challenging especially when dealing with unfamiliar sounds proper stress patterns and natural rhythm This study set out to investigate whether Tongue Twisters could be an effective way to address these issues for seventh grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Tondano Using a quantitative pre experimental design with a one group pre test and post test format the research involved 13 purposively selected students from a BINSUS Binaan Khusus class A pronunciation test adapted from Anas Sudijono s 2012 rubric measured five aspects: consonants vowels stress intonation and rhythm along with tongue twisters Data were gathered through a pre test a single treatment session using Tongue Twisters and a post test The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics normality testing and a paired samples t test in SPSS Findings showed that the mean score improved from 40 59 in the pre test to 63 24 in the post test scale 0 100 The paired samples t test confirmed that this improvement was statistically significant t = 5 592 p lt; 0 05 indicating that the technique effectively enhanced articulation vowel accuracy stress placement and overall prosody Beyond measurable progress students also showed greater engagement and enjoyment during pronunciation practice These results suggest that incorporating Tongue Twisters into classroom activities can provide both linguistic benefits and a more motivating learning experience for junior high school students < p>
STRUCTURALISM AND IMAGINATIVE GEOGRAPHY: DECONSTRUCTING GORONTALO LEGENDS FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
This study examined three Gorontalo legends: The Origin of the Boalemo People The Legend of the Origin of the Limboto Nation and The Legend of the Origin of the Limutu Kingdom to reveal how traditional narratives shape the representation of imaginary spaces in tourism areas The research aimed to analyze mechanisms of cultural identity construction and spatial representation by integrating Levi Strauss structuralism and Edward Said s Imaginative Geography theory A layered analytical approach was applied combining structural narrative analysis with an examination of spatial representation Structuralism revealed recurring patterns across the legends: initial equilibrium disruptive transformation journeys as rites of passage and resolution through new order Binary oppositions origin vs destination sacred vs profane emphasized spatial reinterpretation Character archetypes founders helpers reinforced themes of power legitimacy and collective identity Imaginative Geography analysis demonstrated how mental maps positioned Limboto as a narrative center with supernatural and cultural exoticization creating a mystical distinction from conventional destinations Boundaries clarified territoriality framing visitors as imaginary travelers The integration of approaches demonstrated that imaginary space functions as a primary motivator in tourism decisions These legends position Gorontalo as a culturally rich historically layered destination enabling tourists to envision transformative experiences as cultural explorers and narrative inheritors Findings underscore the role of local narratives in sustainable tourism development By embedding spaces with spiritual and historical significance legends offer authentic engagement beyond superficial attractions This study implies that leveraging traditional narratives can enhance destination branding fostering tourism that respects cultural heritage while appealing to travelers seeking meaningful experiences Strategic use of such stories could redefine regional tourism paradigms prioritizing narrative depth and community identity < p>
CROSS CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES: UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL DIALECTS ON INDONESIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AMONG DIVERSE BILINGUAL COMMUNITIES
This study explores the influence of local dialects on Indonesian language proficiency among bilingual communities in Indonesia Given the nation s rich linguistic diversity this research aims to understand how dialectal variations shape language acquisition and usage The study employs a longitudinal approach Data from participants across various regions including speakers of Javanese Buginese Makassarese Enrekang Manadonese Minahasa Kailinese and Papuan dialects reveal distinct linguistic challenges such as grammatical interference pronunciation variations and vocabulary blending Findings indicate that local dialects contribute to both facilitation and hindrance in acquiring Indonesian affecting confidence code switching tendencies and formal language use To address these challenges the study suggests strategies such as increased language immersion structured code switching awareness and community based learning The implications of these findings highlight the need for inclusive educational policies that consider regional linguistic diversity while promoting proficiency in the national language By recognizing the role of dialects in language development this research contributes to broader discussions on bilingual education and linguistic adaptation in multicultural societies < p>
THE ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN READING COMPREHENSION
Reading is one of the most used activities in English Language Learning ELL however many students struggle with reading skill in English classroom The present study aims at investigating the learning difficulties faced by students in reading text and the factors contributing to the learning difficulties The study conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Kombi employs qualitative method with case study design Eight 9th< sup> grade students are chosen as the sample of the study using purposive sampling Data collected from documentation and interview are analyzed through the 3 steps of qualitative data analysis namely data condensation data display and drawing and verifying conclusion The findings showed that 9th< sup> grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Kombi faced learning difficulties in reading recount text The learning difficulties they faced are vocabulary 55 making inference 45 determining main idea and finding detailed information 35 Factors such as limited vocabulary fluency familiarity with the subject matter and ineffective reading strategies contribute significantly to students reading difficulties Other factors such as weak verbal reasoning level of difficulty and information retention also contribute to the reading difficulties faced by the students This study suggests that teachers need to use various strategies to tackle the reading difficulties faced by the students < p>
THE ANALYSIS OF DEIXIS IN THE KUNG FU PANDA 2 MOVIE SCRIPT: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY
Deixis is a linguistic phenomenon that relies on context for interpretation This study explores the deixis elements in the Kung Fu Panda 2< em> script analyzing how personal temporal and spatial deixis function within character interactions This research utilized a qualitative approach to investigate human experiences behaviors and beliefs by examining the Kung Fu Panda 2< em> movie script identifying and analyzing passages with deixis elements through a structured process involving film viewing script retrieval and dialogue notation followed by data analysis based on Creswell s framework which encompassed data preparation in depth reading coding classification descriptive analysis and theoretical interpretation to generate comprehensive contextual insights into the studied phenomenon The analysis shows that personal deixis is the most frequently used particularly the second person pronoun you which is often employed in direct character confrontations Temporal deixis found in 39 instances helps indicate time references within the narrative whereas spatial deixis with 58 occurrences contributes to defining locations The study suggests that personal deixis dominates due to the film s dialogue driven storytelling and intense character exchanges particularly in action sequences These findings contribute to pragmatic and linguistic studies by showcasing deixis as a key tool in shaping narrative comprehension Future research could extend this study by examining deixis in other animated films or across different genres to determine broader deixis patterns in cinematic storytelling < p>
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KAMPUS MENGAJAR PROGRAM IN MUSIC ARTS LEARNING
Kampus Mengajar < em>is one of the programs proposed by the Ministry of Education Culture Research and Technology of Indonesia as part of the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka< em> in Higher Education Institution This program is expected to help the students to learn outside the campus to hone their problem solving skills by becoming the partner of the teacher at the designated elementary school The present study aims to investigate the implementation of Kampus Mengajar< em> on music arts learning at elementary school This qualitative study is conducted at an elementary school in Minahasa Sulawesi Utara Observation interviews and documentation are used by the researcher to collect the data The data obtained are analyzed using the interactive qualitative data analysis The findings show that the music arts learning at the elementary school get many benefits because of the implementation of Kampus Mengajar Program < em> The students participated in this program helped the teacher by assisting them during the learning process providing a novel perspective to the teacher regarding the teaching of music arts It benefited the teacher since they can gain new understanding related to the teaching of music arts The students at the elementary school can also learn in more engaging way Hence the implementation of Kampus Mengajar< em> contributes positively to the teaching and learning process of music arts in elementary school < p>
INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND COGNITION AND ITS IMPLICATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ELT
There is close connection between language and cognition in which cognition helps human to acquire language and learn a new language This present study is conducted to explain the relationship between language and cognition specifically on the aspects of cognition This study is also conducted to investigate the implication of the connection between language and cognition on English Language Teaching This study is a qualitative study with library research method in which the data sources are the relevant literature such as books academic papers and articles from academic journals nbsp; Data collection is conducted by collecting and sorting the relevant sources and literature from online database: Scopus Google Scholar and Sinta The data obtained are analyzed systematically using the content analysis technique in which the relevant data are quoted to support the core idea of this study The findings show that there is a close connection between language and cognition especially how language is closely related to the aspects of cognition The cognition and its aspects help human in acquiring a language using the language and evaluating the use of the language The same also goes to acquiring English as a second or foreign language It means that there are several implications of the connection of language and cognition toward English Language Teaching ELT : 1 English language teaching should consider learners cognition; 2 English language teaching process must be able to attract students attention; 3 English language teaching must involve memory reasoning and thinking processes; and 4 English teaching should help students to improve their speaking skills as the observable aspects of cognition nbsp;< p>
THE EXISTENCE OF THE PISOK DANCE AS A NEW CREATION DANCE IN THE MINAHASA ETHNIC
The purpose of this research is to identify classify and analyze the form and or construct choreographically of the Pisok dance Qualitative research was conducted with several approaches namely Ethno Art role and presence which used to describe the form of choreography by understanding the phenomena that become the awareness of the Minahasa people also its relation to the role of the existence of Pisok as a New Creation Dance in the midst of the Minahasa people The technique of data analysis used Ahimsa Putra theory nbsp; Choreographically the Pisok dance was presented in single or group dance performances using the basic movements of bird dances in Minahasa North Sulawesi consist of basic traditional dance movements from depicting the movements of birds flying birds having fun with others by using the motion of the wings to flap in an agile way It played by several female dancers in groups usually is in an odd number The motion vocabulary used was very simple it describes; the basic pattern of the Pisok dance the floor pattern or formation of the Pisok dance the music used in the Pisok dance and the make up of the clothes worn on the Pisok dance This Pisok dance is a reflection of the diversity and wealth of animals in Indonesia which need to be preserved and developed both in terms of quality and in terms of dissemination to a wider audience < p>
AN ANALYSIS OF ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS UTTERED BY COOPER IN THE MOVIE INTERSTELLAR BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN
The movie Interstellar< em> 2014 directed by Christopher Nolan is regarded as one of the best science fiction films of all time with many utterances Cooper as the main character uttered so many assertive illocutionary acts as a part of speech act This study examined the speech acts especially assertive illocutionary acts contained in the movie Interstellar< em> focusing on how the assertive speech acts contribute to the characters intentions and the narrative s development This research employed a qualitative research method based on Cresswell s framework with analysis steps adapted from Sugiyono 2011 in Ciptaningrum 2017 The data came from the movie Interstellar 2014 which was directed by Christopher Nolan The data were collected by watching the movie then identifying the assertive illocutionary act uttered by Cooper in the movie The researcher found 126 occurrences of assertive acts featuring the statements of fact speculation and explanations providing essential context and information This categorization highlights the diversity and function of illocutionary acts within the movie Interstellar< em> especially in assertive illocutionary act revealing the complex ways characters communicate intentions emotions and authority The study suggests that analyzing speech acts in film dialogue can enrich understanding of character interactions and plot dynamics illustrating the significance of pragmatics in cinematic storytelling < p>
THE USE OF CONTEXT CLUES STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION
Most students in Indonesia found difficulties while reading English Language text They were still lacks reading comprehension skills because of two things: English was not their first language and the cultural differences that made them hard to understand certain vocabulary in the English text Quantitative Research were used in this study Bryman 2016 explained that Quantitative research relies on the collection analysis of the data which was based on a method of logical method and it focuses on theory testing Students of English Education Department in Universitas Negeri Manado was the subject of this research 28 students participated in this study The result of SPSS ver 20 were used to determine the result of the research The mean score of the pre test was 64 18 while the post test after using the Context Clues treatment is 73 43 the sig value of this study was 0 000 lt; 0 05 which means the hypothesis of Context clues strategy is accepted This study showed why using Context Clues strategy really positively influenced students reading comprehension skills < p>
A PHENOMENON OF CONTRAST IN SPEAKING AND WRITING SKILLS OF INDONESIAN SEAFARERS
This research explores the phenomenon of contrast between speaking and writing skills in English among Indonesian seafarers focusing on their professional experiences and the challenges they face The study aimed to examine the frequency of use of the English language the difficulties experienced in speaking and writing and the strategies used to improve these skills With a qualitative approach data was collected through video call interviews with 10 Indonesian seafarers working on various ships abroad Thematic analysis is used to identify patterns and themes that emerge from the data The results of the study showed that most sailors felt more confident in speaking English Because Speaking skills are more commonly practiced and are considered less challenging although difficulties still arise especially when communicating with native speakers due to accent and speed of speech In contrast writing in English is considered more complex requiring careful attention to correct writing The study concludes that special training support is needed for Indonesian seafarers to be able to develop their English skills both speaking and writing The study also highlights the importance of upskilling based training to address this gap such as English language courses and writing training focused on the needs of the maritime sector This study suggests that Indonesian seafarers be given more structured training to improve these two skills to improve the quality of communication in the international work environment and also this program can improve their communication competence thereby supporting efficiency and effectiveness in the global maritime environment < p>
CARTOON MOVIE FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS VOCABULARY
The problem in this study began with students of SDN 1 Tondano who were unable to master English especially vocabulary The researcher was conducted using an experimental approach with a sample of grades six consist of 22 students And the data was obtained through pre test and post test during two meetings The data were analyzed by using SPSS version 23 with an analysis of Paired Sample T Test to know the significant effect of using media cartoon movies Dora the Explorer in teaching English vocabulary The result in this study showed that there was significant effect using media cartoon movies in teaching English Vocabulary for two meetings The significant 2 tailed score of pre test and post test for two meetings was less than 0 05 the researcher concluded that using media cartoon movies in teaching English vocabulary to grades six SDN 1 Tondano was effective < p>
THE LEARNING HABITS OF MERCHANT MARINE S CADETS IN INCREASING SPEAKING ABILITY
The primary aim of the current study is to explore the learning habits of successful cadets in increasing speaking ability A qualitative design is applied in this study To collect the data a semi structured interview was conducted The respondents are from Merchant Marine Polytechnic of North Sulawesi They are the cadets who accepted a scholarship by prestigious shipping company named PT Samudera Indonesia The data are analyzed in three stages organization description and interpretation The research findings showed how did the cadets learn for their successful language acquisition particularly in increasing speaking ability It consists of regular practice self talk speaking with friends and teacher Peer feedback engaging with media watching movie Vlogs and English lesson in you tube the utilizing of technology speaking with Ai and Chat GPT singing and note taking Overall consistent study habits and self reflection play a key role in the development of language skills which has an important influence on future approaches to language education and learning Furthermore the findings provide the strategy mostly practiced by the cadets There are watching video and pairing or peer feedback that become the dominant strategies in used by the cadets It is clearly showing the strategies that become the habit of the cadets Moreover it is found out that the learning habit shaped learners to face challenges develop their own strategies and regular practices to ensure success in language acquisition particularly in speaking < p>
Speaking, Learning habit, Behavioral engagement, Successful learners.
WORK ETHIC AND MULTIPLE LIVELIHOOD STRATEGIES OF WONOSEWU FOREST FARMERS HOUSEHOLDS IN THE ALAS AREA OF MOUNT BROMO KARANGANYAR
The aim of this study was to explore deeper on Work Ethic and Multiple Livelihood Strategies of Forest Farmers Households of KTH Wonosewu members who live in Sewurejo Village Mojogedang District Karanganyar Regency This research design uses a qualitative approach The data collection techniques were done using observation in depth interviews documentation literature study and fishbone analysis Data were analyzed using the Interactive method of Miles amp; Huberman in the form of data reduction data presentation and conclusion drawing The findings of this study are that KTH Wonosewu forest farmers have a high work ethic in managing agriculture and implementing a dual livelihood strategy by also working in the livestock sector The work ethic possessed by KTH Wonosewu forest farmers is shown by future oriented work motivation respect for time and responsibility for their work The existence of a high work ethic and the efforts made by implementing a dual livelihood strategy so KTH Wonosewu forest farmers have been able to improve their welfare bit by bit This research can provide insight into the high work ethic and the application of diversification of income sources to encourage welfare improvement < p>
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IMPROVING STUDENTS ABILITY IN READING THROUGH GROUP DISCUSSION
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not the group discussions can improve students ability to read This study involved 23 students from class IX A at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano This study is a quantitative research using pre experimental design with pre test and post test design Data from the pre test and post test were collected using multiple choice tests both of which had 15 items The findings of this study showed a significant difference in achievement between the pre test and post test The highest pre test score obtained by students was 60 while the highest post test score obtained by students was 90 It can be concluded that the effect of group discussion can improve students ability in reading at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano In addition students reported that group discussion helped them in improving each their ability to read well This study recommends that the group discussion method can be used as a learning alternative in teaching reading especially in English reading to improve the ability of each student in school < p>
GENDER INEQUALITY REFLECTED IN SHORT STORY SWEAT BY ZORA NEALE HURSTON
This study aims to find out the evidence of gender inequality experienced by Delia Jones in Zora Neale Hurston s Sweat< em> The writer used a qualitative method in conducting this research In collecting data the writer uses two sources: the first is primary source namely the literary work Sweat< em> by Zora Neale Hurston while secondary sources are references such as journals books and internet sources related and relevant to the research In data analysis the writer uses a feminist approach to analyze gender inequality The result shows that Delia s life as the main female character experiences several types of gender inequality that she must face in her life such as marginalization subordination and violence She can finally feel happy because she can be free from the threats that bind her Her patience and wisdom brought her to safety The writer hopes that through this research readers can learn not to think that gender inequality is common because basically women have the same rights as men and should use wisdom to fight for life when our strength is limited < p>
THE REFLECTION OF AGRARIAN SOCIAL ISSUES IN SAJAK MINOR S DOMEIN VERKLARING: A LITERARY ECOCRITICISM STUDY
This study investigates the representation of agrarian social issues in the lyrics of Domein Verklaring< em> a song by the indie band Sajak Minor from Minahasa Indonesia through the lens of literary ecocriticism The present study employed a descriptive qualitative method and content analysis The research explores how the song articulates environmental and agrarian concerns particularly the land conflict involving the Kelelondey plantation and the Indonesian military Drawing on Greg Garrard s ecocriticism theory the analysis identifies four key dimensions within the lyrics: the role of environmental background the relationship between humans and nature ecological wisdom values and expressions of agrarian critique The findings reveal that Domein Verklaring< em> foregrounds the human nature relationship through lyrical expressions which reflect the ecological interconnectedness and moral imperative to respect the environment The lyrics convey ecological wisdom rooted in religious and cultural traditions promoting a sustainable ethic that values moderation and reverence for nature The song also has a strong agrarian critique highlighting the exploitative treatment of land and people under state authority The continuous presence of this critique throughout the lyrics positions the song as a powerful medium for raising awareness of ecological injustice and the importance of preserving balance among all living beings As a cultural text the song functions not only as artistic expression but also as an environmental and moral protest that calls for collective consciousness and resistance < p>
PHONEMIZATION PATTERNS IN THE TOMBATU LANGUAGE OF SOUTHEAST MINAHASA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
This research aims to examine systematic sound changes that influence certain sound patterns and classes through segmentation of language sounds grouping patterns and sound classes of the Tombatu language Moreover this paper also focuses on analyzing the phonological process explaining variations in speech sounds describing the process of changes in language sounds and compiling standard phonetic formulas The techniques for providing data were tapping techniques skillful listening techniques recording techniques note taking techniques and using the Tombatu Language Vocabulary instrument based on the Swadesh list 200 Vocabulary In terms of data analysis several techniques are conducted according to Larry Hyman s phoneme concept minimal pairs 1975 and by grouping distinctive characteristics by Chomsky and Halle in Yusuf 1998 Jakobson and Trubetzkoy in Kenstowicz 2007 The results showed that Tombatu language there are no phonemes f v q z x and on the contrary there are other phonemes which are characteristic of the Tombatu language but do not differentiate the meaning such as phonemes and there are diphthong phonemes There are 19 consonant phonemes 6 vowel phonemes 9 diphthong phonemes i ai oi ui and aw iw uw ew ow Distinctive characteristics of BT phonemes especially typical BT phonemes languid fricative voiced alveolar lamino suddenly loose stop burst voiced apico prepalatal wide languid lateral voiced apico prepalatal tight loose suddenly inhibited eruption sound apico prepalatal < p>
THE EFFECT OF USING THE MEDIA APPLICATION TIKTOK IN LEARNING THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE LEARNING
The effect of using the media application of Tik Tok < em>in learning at SMA Negeri 1 Tondano It is one of the alternative effective learning media in Japanese vocabulary This study aims to improve student learning outcomes in Japanese subjects by teaching using the Tik Tok < em>application so students can understand Japanese vocabulary The research method used in this research is the experimental method and the research technique is data processing based on the t test From the results of the pretest and post test the result of hypothesis testing using t test statistics the results are obtained where count =6 4 gt;ttabel = 1 704 so that the average students learning outcomes taught using the Tik Tok < em>application media were better than the average students learning outcomes taught without using the Tik Tok < em>application < p>
BOBABOX MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN BUILDING BRAND IMAGE THROUGH INSTAGRAM SOCIAL MEDIA
By putting the correct marketing plan into practice a firm can increase consumer trust in its brand and increase that brand s loyalty In Medan the use of Instagram for boba drink product marketing has the potential to capture a significant portion of the market so beverage businesses will find it easier to establish a positive brand image with careful use and promotion The purpose of this study is to identify and characterize Bobabox s use of Instagram social media for brand image building in marketing communications This study which was carried out at the production head office Bobabox Jl Setia Budi No 157 in Medan City employs descriptive qualitative research methodologies It will be put into practice in April and May of 2024 The results of this study show that @bobabox id uses five elements of marketing communication in building brand image including advertising by using the Instagram ads feature sales promotion by creating promotional content and collaboration public relations providing the best service direct marketing presenting linktree to facilitate consumers and personal selling through endorsements< p>
Strategy Marketing Communication, Bobabox, Brand Image
CINDERELLA FORMULA IN CRAZY RICH ASIANS BY KEVIN KWAN
A story cannot be seperated from a formula Formula is a structure of how the story told Formula is a recipe need to follow by This study discusses about Cinderella Formula in Kevin Kwan s Crazy Rich Asians The purpose of this study is to revealed Cinderella Formula in Crazy Rich Asians The source of the data was taken from the movie script Crazy Rich Asians The research design used in this study is qualitative research since the data is in form of words The writer also used close reading approach to find the Cinderella Formula The result of the research shows that there is the Cinderella Formula in the movie Crazy Rich Asians This study is highly expected to give contribution for the reader so they can know and understand what Cinderella Formula really is < p>
PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF DEPRESSION IN STEINBECK S OF MICE AND MEN
The present study aims at investigating the symptoms and the impact of depression experienced by Lennie Small the main character in Steinbeck s Of Mice and Men< em> This research is in the form of words which means this research was done qualitatively The data comes from the novel Of Mice and Men< em> which was written by John Steinbeck in 1937 The data were collected by reading thoroughly the novel and taking notes about the evidences of the impact of depression In administering this research psychological approach was used as data analysis method in order to discover the symptoms of depression of Lennie Small The result of the study explains that Lennie had several symptoms of depression they are; 7 symptoms of sadness 8 symptoms of helplessness and 5 symptoms of worthlessness The impact of each symptom made the depression to become worse and elevated to the next level of depression at the first place it started with sadness then elevated to helplessness then to worthlessness which in the end took the life of Lennie Small It can be concluded that Lennie Small did have symptoms of depression which is shown throughout the story This research hopefully could assist people in learning the symptoms of depression and become a reference for those who wants to research about depression < p>
HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILL HOTS IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK BAHASA INGGRIS: WORK IN PROGRESS
The purpose of this research was to analyse the activities and tasks in Bahasa Inggris: Work in Progress< em> English textbook and determine whether high order thinking skill based on the cognitive domain of Bloom s Taxonomy are integrated in the activities and tasks The research design used is content analysis with the data source being the textbook itself The data collection technique used was content analysis and are analysed using descriptive analysis The findings showed that all six levels of the cognitive domain in Bloom s Taxonomy are present in the textbook s task and activities From the 184 activities present in the textbook HOTS activities totals to 31 with L4 consists of 17 activities 9 L5 consists of 18 activities 10 lastly L6 consists of 19 activities 10 while LOTS activities totals to 71 with L1 consists of 82 activities 45 L2 consists of 32 activities 17 L3 consists of 16 activities 9 Thus high order thinking skill HOTS is proven to be integrated in the activities and tasks in the textbook The results implied that the textbook considers the internal and external factors that are affecting teachers and the current status quo of the students by integrating HOTS activities at a moderate amount as not to overwhelm the students < p>
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER IN BRET EASTON ELLIS S AMERICAN PSYCHO
The purpose of this study is to analyze the Narcissistic Personality Disorder NPD shown by Patrick Bateman in Elli American Psycho The present study also aims to analyze the causes and effect of the NPD in the novel American Psycho < em>written by Bret Easton Ellis The writer employed qualitative research as the research design in which the data are collected in the form of words To collect the research data note taking technique is used The primary data source in this study is the novel American Psycho< em> written Bret Easton Ellis The primary data is supported by the secondary data such as research papers books and internet In analyzing the data the researcher used psychological criticism From the result show in American psycho< em> has described that Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a bad personality not only effect to the suffer but also effect to the others Characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder that shown by Patrick Bateman in the novel and determine the tendencies in Patrick Bateman The effect of narcissistic personality disorder in Patrick Bateman makes him tendencies violence a greedy person and make him into illusion The causes of narcissistic personality disorder are sociological factors biological factors and psychological factors < p>