FRASA: ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE JOURNAL
Journal Title : Frasa: English Education and Literature Journal Journal Initials : frasa ISSN (Online) : 2807-8195 DOI Prefix : 10.47701 Type of Peer-Review : Double-Blind Frequency : Semi Annually (March and September) Editor in Chief : <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-ID; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Winarti, S.Hum., M.A. , (SINTA ID: 6805945<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-ansi-language: EN-ID; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">) Publisher : Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta Abstracting & Indexing : SINTA 3, DOAJ, EBSCO, ROAD, BASE, Crossref, Semantic Scholar, Dimension, Open Alex, Scilit, WorldCat,Garuda Google Scholar (Online Library Catalogs) Universiteit Leiden , University of Liverpool , Durham University , The University of Nothingham , University of Bristol , Harvard University )
INTEGRATION AND ASSIMILATION AS THE IMPACTS OF DIASPORA EXPERIENCE REFLECTED IN THE WANG FAMILY IN THE FAREWELL (2019) MOVIE
This study analyzes The Farewell movie by focusing on the impacts of diaspora experience perceived by the Wang family using Berry's theory. Data of this study is obtained through dialogue and monologue from the movie script. This study is qualitative research through the process of collecting data qualitatively and reporting it descriptively. This study shows how diaspora issues related to integration and assimilation as the impacts of diaspora experience are reflected in The Farewell movie. The results of this study show that the first-generation diaspora experienced cultural integration while the second-generation diaspora experienced cultural assimilation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Rahmadila Wulandari, Afina Murtiningrum https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THE ANALYSIS OF MAXIM VIOLATION IN ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES THE MOVIE
This research analyzes maxim violation in the film All the Bright Places (2020). This movie talks about mental health, family, and relationships. The purpose of this research is to find what maxim violations are used in the movie All the Bright Places. The research method used is Descriptive Qualitative by using Grace Theory. The researcher analyzes the data thoroughly, with observations to find data results with explanations that will be compiled in the form of conversational dialogue. This study identifies the maxim violations of quality, quantity, relevance, and manner in the dialog between the main characters, Theodore Finch and Violet Markey. In this study, 9 violations of maxim quality, 3 violations of maxim quantity, 13 violations of maxim relevance and 6 violations of maxim manner were found.
Copyright (c) 2024 Beta Setiawati, Angelika Jeana Rachel, Ahnaf Dzaky Kamaluddin, Sholiyah Sholiyah, Alyssa Nur Rochmah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
GENDER STEREOTYPES AND ITS PSYCOLOGICAL IMPACT PORTRAYED IN MULAN 1998 MOVIE
Gender stereotypes are beliefs about individuals’ traits and behaviors based on gender. These preconceptions of gender stereotypes influenced society and shaped individual beliefs, attitudes, and experiences. This study examines the psychological impact of gender stereotypes towards Mulan as reflected in the Mulan (1998) movie. More specifically, this study aims to determine the psychological impact of negative stereotypes on women that are embedded in the beliefs of a patriarchal society. This research applies Erik Erikson’s developmental psychology theory to examine the psychological impact of gender stereotypes on Mulan as an adolescent girl. This study analyzed the data consisting of words, sentences, and dialogues using a qualitative approach. The data was collected through several steps, such as watching and reading the movie script, identifying, and classifying. Based on the findings of this study, Mulan’s psychological development is impacted by gender stereotypes in several aspects, including low self-esteem, future career, and social roles.
Copyright (c) 2024 Diyah Fitri Wulandari, Afresti Fahiratunnisa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A BASIC OVERVIEW OF THE CHALLENGES IN TEACHING INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AMONG TERTIARY LEVEL ENGLISH TEACHERS IN CHINA
This paper provides an overview and discussion on the current situation of intercultural communication training and challenges for tertiary English in China. A qualitative meta-analysis was conducted on research articles written both in Chinese language and English during the last two decades (from 2002) to explore reported challenges faced by teachers. Mitigating strategies undertaken were also scrutinized via documents analysis of the assorted papers. The findings showed that instructional efforts to develop intercultural communication competence in tertiary students was previously quite stagnant in its approaches, riddled with various micro and macro level challenges and quite unsuccessful in yielding the desired results. Only within the last decade with the advent of ICT and multimedia technology that concerted efforts could be integrated into producing considerable results. This study puts forth relevant improvement strategies derived from various aspects analyzed. They came in the form of inevitable measures like upgrading the teaching system, improving the quality of teachers, changing the teaching strategies, developing resource hub, developing professional teams and groupings, and optimizing intercultural communication evaluation mechanism. The findings from this study has high transferability and insights for institutions in countries with similar contexts. It also provides beneficial theoretical reference for the training of intercultural communication competence in a foreign language learning context.
Copyright (c) 2023 Xuyiping, Norkhairi Ahmad https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
ANAPHORIC AND CATAPHORIC REFERENCES USED IN THE CHAPEL SHORT STORY
This study aims to analyze the endophoric reference including the types of Anaphora and cataphoric reference that are contained in the short story titled "The Chapel". The researcher uses the descriptive qualitative method to analyze the selection of endophoric reference including the types of Anaphora and cataphoric reference. The data is in the form of a script of "The Chapel" short story. The technique of collecting data by reading the The Chapel short story and then marking words according to the types of anaphoric and cataphoric. The results showed there are 45 anaphoric references and 5 cataphoric references found in the short story.
Systemic Functional Language, Cohesive, Coherence, Reference
Copyright (c) 2023 Ana Shofiana Jamilah, Agnes Larasati , Luthfi Nasiroh Khoirun Nisa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
DEIXIS ANALYSIS IN FANTASTIC BEAST 3: PRAGMATIC APPROACH
This study reveals about the study of deixis through a pragmatic view in the film Fantastic Beasts 3, about the use of deixis by the actors through the speech used. In this case, the writer uses a descriptive method with the following steps: 1) preparation, 2) data collection, and 3) data analysis. The results showed that the most frequent type of deixis used in the film was third person (35.90%), followed by first person (23.08%) and second person (20.51%). Time deixis (5.13%) of the total instances, while place deixis and discursive deixis comprised (12.82%) and (2.56%), respectively. Besides this the result of analysis of this study indicate that the deixis research in this film is related to the moral message that will be conveyed in the story, namely the importance of loyalty, courage, honesty and the struggle against evil enemies. An analysis of the use of deixis in this film gives us a deeper understanding of the characters, their motivations and relationships with one another to the hidden moral messages in their dialogues.
Copyright (c) 2023 Rihlatul Karimah, Zeny Luthvia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
INVISIBLE BARRIERS OF CLASS IN EMMA MOVIE BY AUTUMN DE WILDE
Social class remains a central theme in literature and film, reflecting persistent inequalities in human relations. While most studies on Jane Austen’s Emma (2020) emphasize adaptation, gender, or historical settings, limited research has explored how class hierarchy operates ideologically in Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 film adaptation. Addressing this gap, the present study examines the invisible barriers of class in Emma (2020) through a Marxist framework. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, ten selected scenes were analyzed to reveal how clothing, marriage arrangements, and social interactions construct class distinctions. The findings indicate that Emma Woodhouse, representing the bourgeoisie, exercises ideological and cultural authority over Harriet Smith’s decisions, while Harriet’s compliance exemplifies lower-class subordination. Visual markers such as costumes and rituals like dances further reinforce symbolic hierarchies that sustain inequality. This study contributes a novel perspective by integrating Marxist theory with visual and narrative analysis to uncover how cultural and symbolic capital perpetuate class domination. The results highlight the film’s critical value for cultural and film studies, offering insights into how class ideology continues to shape representations of power and privilege in modern adaptations of classic works.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fitriya Nur Azizah, Dewi Candraningrum https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THE IMPACT OF VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE AND GRAMMAR MASTERY ON STUDENTS' READING COMPREHENSION IN NARRATIVE TEXTS OF UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMS
This study aims to analyze and test the truth of the hypothesis regarding the influence of Vocabulary and Grammar Mastery on Students' Reading Comprehension in Narrative Texts. The research hypotheses tested include: 1) The influence of Vocabulary and Grammar Mastery together on Reading Comprehension in Narrative Texts. 2) The influence of Vocabulary Mastery on Reading Comprehension in Narrative Texts. 3) The influence of Grammar on Reading Comprehension in Narrative Texts. The study was conducted using a survey method. The population was grade XI students of State Senior High Schools in Bandung City with a sample size of 60 students, with the sampling technique used being random sampling. The research instrument used was a multiple-choice test with 30 options that had been tested for normality with a sig. 0.200 > 0.05. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the hypothesis testing obtained the following conclusions: 1) There is a significant influence of vocabulary and grammar mastery together on students' reading comprehension in narrative texts. This is evidenced by Fcount = 150.500 and Sig. 0.001 < 0.05. 2) There is a significant influence of vocabulary mastery on students' reading comprehension in narrative texts, this is evidenced by tcount = 8.517 and Sig. 0.001 <0.05. 3) There is a significant influence of grammar on students' reading comprehension in narrative texts, this is evidenced by tcount = 6.059 and Sig. 0.003 <0.05. The results of this study are useful for improving the quality of vocabulary mastery and improving English grammar at the high school level.
Copyright (c) 2025 Revi Nur Ridwan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
PROTEST AGAINST STEREOTYPE THREATS REFLECTED IN TONI MORRISON’S THE BLUEST EYE NOVEL
This study explores the stereotype threats portrayed in Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye, focusing on how racial identity and societal norms shape the lived experiences of Black characters. This study projects three main issues, namely (1) Exploring the historical background of the novel, (2) Identifying Toni Morrison’s protests against negative stereotypes, and (3) Deciphering the author's concerns about stereotype threats. This study applied qualitative data to document analysis from The Bluest Eye Novel and used a note-taking techniques. The study showed that Morrison depicted the black family conflicts emerged as a result of a lack of welfare, social discrimination, and cultural discord from his novel. She appeared in some protests against the negative stereotypes, 1) Fighting for women’s existence by calling for the right to freedom and legal protection; 2) Raising the role of the black family; 3) Claiming that black has its beauty; 4) Opposing the white-racial doctrine of educational literacy. In realistic threats, Morrison criticized life inequality, moral damage, and lack of legal protection. Meanwhile, in symbolic threats, Morrison deflected the white beauty standards and opposed literacy books that raised racial differences. Thus, Morrison explored the racial conflict by showing her empathic protest.
Copyright (c) 2025 Ahmad Imam Muzaqi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
FEMALE STUDENTS PERCEPTION ON CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR GENDER IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDIES AND THE PROFESSION
The field of engineering technology has been historically dominated by male students, resulting in a significant gender disparity in many countries. Female students pursuing engineering technology courses face unique challenges that can hinder their success and participation in the field. This research aims to explore the challenges faced by female students in engineering technology courses and present mitigating strategies to address the issues. A combination of basic quantitative survey was undertaken on a sampling of third year female students at a private engineering technology university. A qualitative interview was also conducted on a senior female academic staff who had extensive work experience in the field prior to become an academic. This served as a triangulation to the responses obtained from the surveyed respondents. Findings from the study shows that the challenges faced by the female students in engineering technology courses can be categorized into three main areas namely social and cultural barriers, academic obstacles, and lack of representation and support. As a whole, the female students have a positive perception on engineering technology as a tertiary study option and also as a career choice that they will continue to pursue. In addressing the challenges faced by female students in engineering technology courses, a multi-faceted approach is needed. The approach must also addressing social and cultural barriers and provide adequate academic support to empowers female students to thrive in engineering technology and contribute to the nation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Alia Zahirah Zakaria, Muhammad Faiz Mohd Farrid, Muhammad Syadi Zakhwan Serkawi, Norkhairi Ahmad, Mohd Hanafia Huridi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
UTILIZING LOCAL ENVIRONMENT EXPLORATION METHOD FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN ELT
This study explored the implementation of the Local Environment Exploration Method in English Language Teaching (ELT) at SMP Negeri 1 Weleri, examining its impact on student engagement, contextual relevance, cultural awareness, and teacher adaptation. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis with teachers and students. The findings reveal that integrating local environmental contexts into ELT enhances language learning by making lessons more meaningful and relatable, increasing students' motivation and active participation. Moreover, the method promotes environmental stewardship and cultural identity by connecting language acquisition with local traditions and natural surroundings. Teachers reported improved pedagogical skills through innovative lesson planning and experiential learning activities, although challenges related to resource limitations and scheduling were identified. This study highlights the dual benefit of this method, which fosters linguistic competence while enriching cultural awareness, thus offering a holistic approach to ELT. The findings contribute to the growing body of literature on contextualized learning and provide practical insights for educators seeking to integrate culturally relevant and place-based teaching methods. Future research should investigate the long-term effects of this method on language proficiency and cultural preservation in diverse educational contexts.
Environment Exploration Method, Junior High School, ELT
Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammad Reza Ainun Najib, Madya Giri Aditama, Maila Huda Shofyana, Rosalidya Putri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
BEAUTY MYTH AND ITS EFFECTS SEEN IN THE MISS CONGENIALITY (2000) MOVIE
This study examines the beauty myths depicted by female characters in the film Miss Congeniality (2000), including Gracie, Cheryl, Leslie, and Mary. The film follows Gracie, a female FBI agent who goes undercover as a beauty pageant entrant, forcing her and the other participants to conform to society's beauty standards through the use of beauty myths. The purpose of this study is to establish which areas are affected by the beauty myth and how it affects the main character. This study employed a qualitative methodology. This study used Naomi Wolf’s theory of beauty myth. The scripts for Miss Congeniality (2000) served as the primary data for this study. Secondary data for this study included books, articles, journals, and e-books. The data-gathering processes included watching the movie, reading the movie script, identifying the data, classifying the data, and reducing the data. The study yielded two findings. First, the beauty myth affected four of the six areas examined: culture, hunger, violence, and sex. Second, the beauty myth caused two effects: unsatisfied and suffer. Gracie feels unsatisfied and suffer with her physical appearance as a result of this.
Copyright (c) 2025 Dita Ulfiani, Riana Permatasari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AN ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF MARILYN MONROE AS SEEN FROM BLONDE (2022)
This study uses Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development to analyse the psychosocial stages of Marilyn Monroe in the film Blonde, released in 2022. The study looks at three main psychosocial stages using a qualitative scene analysis and a literature review. These are identity and role confusion, intimacy versus isolation, and generativity versus stagnation. A difficult childhood and lack of parental support impact Monroe's identity confusion and cause ongoing problems with self-esteem and emotional stability. The film shows her struggling to form important relationships and portrays her as a person trapped in isolation and suffering. Moreover, her aspiration for motherhood signifies generativity, but the film highlights her struggles for personal development. Although Blonde portrays Monroe's emotional struggles very well, it overlooked other essential phases of Erikson's theory that could offer a more comprehensive understanding of her psychosocial growth. More appropriate representation, including her professional accomplishments and strengths, would have provided a deeper understanding of her complex identity. This study enriches the discourse on the convergence between film, identity, and psychological development by showing how film influences the perception of historical figures and human experience.
Keywords: keywords: Marilyn Monroe, Blonde, Erik Erikson, Psychosocial Development, Intimacy vs. Isolation
Copyright (c) 2025 Resti Ayu Febriani, Khadija Albar Hanafi, Siska Ayu Diaz Sekarini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THE REPRESENTATIONS OF GREG GARRARDS ECOCRITICISM CONCEPTS IN DONT LOOK UP MOVIE
The relationship between humans and nature serves as a pivotal theme in literature and film, often mirroring societal concerns about the environment and offering profound insights into the dynamics between humanity and the natural world. Adam McKay’s film Don’t Look Up prominently explores this theme. This study employs Greg Garrard’s ecocritical framework to conduct a qualitative descriptive analysis of the film. The primary objective is to investigate how the film portrays environmental issues such as pollution, wilderness, apocalypse, dwelling, and animal, as outlined in Garrard’s ecocritical theory. By closely examining the film's monologues, dialogues, and scenes, this research seeks to uncover the nuances of these themes and their implications for contemporary environmental discourse.
Copyright (c) 2024 Ana Shofiana Jamilah, Abdul Ayiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH REGISTER USED ON MAKEUP TUTORIAL CONTENTS IN INDIRA KALISTHA YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Register is a variety of language that used to communicate in certain group. In Sociolinguistics, register is a term in the specific lexical and grammatical selection used by speakres depending on the context and situation. This research focused on the types and the function of register used on makeup tutorial contents in Indira Kalistha YouTube Channel. This research used descriptive qualitative research design, which describe the register phenomena used in makeup tutorial contents. The data were analyzing by identifying word and phrase. Based on findings and siscussion data, the total data found in this study were 35 data examined and categorized into 24 words and 11 phrases.
Copyright (c) 2024 Almira Rahma Syastuti, Rahmaditya Khadifa Abdul Rozzaq Wijaya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AN ANALYSIS OF FLOUTING MAXIM IN SCHIZOPHRENIC CHARACTER FOUND IN BEAUTIFUL MIND MOVIE
Conversational implicature was proposed by Grice (1989) into four maxims. Those are: 1) quantity maxim, 2) quality maxim, 3) relation maxim, and 4) manner maxim. It is affects in the communication in society. It is also occurred in the communicative impairment. One of the phenomena is on the schizophrenia which affect on the deficit pragmatic and the ability to comprehend the implied meaning. The data of this research is from the representative utterances from John Nash which deals with something the speaker believes. The reason in specify the data is due to the limitation of this research in order to get more details about the pattern of the implicature in the believe of schizophrenic character. The data is classified into the classification by Searle and Vanderveken which is concentrated in the representative speech act before analysing it in implicature. The theory by Grice about the four maxims is used in this research to know about the conversational implicature by the main character who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. The results shows that most dominant flouting maxim is on the relation maxim. 13 chosen data which deals with the floating maxim shows the result as follows: 3 data in quantity maxim; 1 datum in quality maxim; 6 data in relation maxim; and 3 data in manner maxim. In flouted quantity maxim utterances do not deliver well in the conversation due to schizophrenia. It deals with the ability from speaker to have in line in the topic. The flouting maxim in quantity maxim and manner maxim has the same percentage. From flouting quantity maxim, Nash does over utterance in delivering the message so that the hearers do not understand what Nash mean. The flouted manner maxim indicates the inability of the speaker in delivering in a good manner and has a sufficient meaning in the utterance. While the fluted quality maxim does not affect to the conversation.
Copyright (c) 2024 Aris Hidayatulloh, Abdul Ayiz https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF RACE DISCRIMINATION IN THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER
Racism is one of the endless global issues, from the past until now the issue of racism has brought a lot of sadness. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series tells about discrimination from various races, especially discrimination against the black race in America. This research was conducted to find out how various aspects of racism are depicted in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series. The method used is Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis with two-stage signification, namely denotation-connotation and myth. The results of this study show that there are depictions of various aspects of racism in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series. There are racial prejudice, racial stereotypes, racial discrimination, and racial violence. Although the racism depicted in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier miniseries is subtle and occurs in various walks of life, it can be fatal.
Racism, Semiotics, Racial Prejudice, Racial Stereotyping, Racial Discrimination, Racial Violence, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Copyright (c) 2024 Vionny Lydia Puspita, Marginingsih Marginingsih https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A SOCIO PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF SPEECH ACT OF MALE AND FEMALE CHARACTER IN TO ALL THE BOYS: ALWAYS AND FOREVER MOVIE
This study aims to analyze speech acts in the context of sociolinguistic aspects with a focus on language interaction. Speech act is a form of verbal expression that has social impact and pragmatic meaning in daily human communication. This research focuses on the types and factors in speech acts that exist in the two male and female leads in the movie entitled To All The Boys: Always and Forever. Through a sociolinguistic and descriptive qualitative approach, this research explores the relationship between speech acts and social dynamics in various communication situations. This research method involves collecting data from the speech acts in the scripts of the movie. The data were then analyzed qualitatively by considering the speech act framework as well as concepts in sociolinguistic theory. The analysis shows that speech acts play an important role in representing gender norms in society. Language choices, speaking styles, and the types of speech acts used can differ based on gender, reflecting the social construction of gender roles. However, this cannot be a stereotype in everyday social life to categorize gender. Therefore, the author adds the aspect of types and factors behind the purpose of a conversation between men and women.
Keywords: Sociolinguistic, Speech Act, Type, Factor, Movie, Gender
Copyright (c) 2024 Astin Leuisa Maysafira, Aris Hidayatulloh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOUND IN SONG LYRICS OF THE ALBUM OF GG BB XX BY LANY
Sometimes people will face problems understanding the song’s meaning. One of the reasons is caused by the use of Figurative Language. Therefore, this study analyzes about figurative language found in LANY's song lyrics in the "gg bb xx" album. The objectives of this study are to analyze the types and meaning of figurative language, and to explain the function of figurative language, also to find out the most dominant of figurative language. The objective of this research is to analysis of figurative language in the song lyrics of LANY’s Album “gg bb xxâ€. In recent decades, linguistic scholars have focused their attention on the study of figurative language in song lyrics, however the song lyrics in LANY’s songs haven’t been explored using the figurative language theory. The problem of this research are to analyze the types and the most dominant figurative language found in song lyrics of the album “gg bb xxâ€ by LANY. The research used a descriptive qualitative method. The research data consisted of 12 song lyrics from LANY the album “gg bb xxâ€. This research used Perrine (2018) theories to analysis types of figurative language in “gg bb xxâ€ album. The results revealed that 36 types of figurative language were detected in the song lyrics, namely: 5 personification, 3 simile, 6 hyperbole, 7 metaphor, 2 irony, 2 understatement, 3 paradox, 1 apostrophe, 1 metonymy, 1 allegory, and 5 symbol. The data clearly show that metaphor was the most dominant type of figurative language in this result.
Copyright (c) 2024 Danisa Salsabila, Ratini Setyowati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
THE UTILIZATION OF YOUTUBE FOR EXTENSIVE LISTENING: VOICES FROM THE LECTURERS AND STUDENTS
The English language continues to be the most used language in the world. Learning it involves four crucial skills, with listening being one of the most vital. In the past, listening was commonly taught with conventional media such as CDs or audio cassettes. While valuable, these materials lacked interactivity, diversity, and adaptability to students’ needs. With the rise of online platforms, YouTube has emerged as a widely accessible and engaging medium for enhancing listening skills through extensive listening (EL) practices. Despite its growing use, existing studies mostly explored students’ perceptions, with few including lecturer perspectives. Therefore, this study aims to explore the views of students and a lecturer regarding the use of YouTube in EL to gain a deeper understanding of its implementation. A qualitative design with a case study approach was employed at a public university in Bandung, Indonesia. Participants included twenty-eight final-semester English Education students and a listening course lecturer. An open-ended questionnaire was used to obtain data on participants’ experiences using YouTube in EL. The data were analysed using NVivo, which helped organize and find recurring themes related to their perceptions. The results showed that both students and the lecturer had positive views of YouTube in EL. Participants praised its accessibility, content diversity, flexibility, and features that supported their learning needs. However, students also faced challenges such as internet issues, advertisements, and difficulty understanding unfamiliar accents. Despite this, they devised strategies to overcome these obstacles. The lecturer meanwhile, reported having minimal difficulty in recommending YouTube content for EL practice. These findings offer insights into YouTube’s role as a tool in extensive listening.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sava Farhan Sila, Muhammad Handi Gunawan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
IMPOLITENESS IN TV SERIES EUPHORIA: A GENDER-BASED SOCIOPRAGMATIC ANALYSIS
Impoliteness in language reflects complex social dynamics, especially in audiovisual media where characters perform identity, power, and gender roles through dialogue. However, few studies have explored how gender-based impoliteness unfolds in fictional narratives, creating a gap between theory and media representations. This study investigates impoliteness strategies and gendered linguistic features in Season 1 of the TV series Euphoria. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study analyzes 50 impolite utterances through Culpeper’s (2011) framework of impoliteness and gender theories from Lakoff (1973) and Coates (2013). Findings show that both male and female characters most frequently use the Bald on Record strategy, but female characters employ impoliteness more often. Taboo words emerge as the dominant linguistic feature across genders, with higher intensity among females. These results challenge conventional views of women as more polite or indirect speakers. In Euphoria, female characters use language typically associated with masculine speech, aggressive, explicit, and confrontational, indicating a shift in gendered communication patterns. This research highlights the urgency of viewing fictional media as a sociopragmatic lens to understand how language, gender, and power interact. It offers new insight into how media narratives can subvert traditional gender norms and reflect evolving linguistic behaviors.
Copyright (c) 2025 Meira Duhita, Mangatur Nababan, Djatmika Djatmika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
TEACHERS' EXPERIENCES ON THE BLOOKET APPLICATION AS A LEARNING TOOL IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This study aimed to explore English teachers’ perspectives on using the Blooket application as a digital learning tool in a junior high school context in Medan, Indonesia. In response to the growing emphasis on gamification in education, particularly in language learning, the study sought to understand how game-based platforms such as Blooket are implemented and perceived by educators. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with three English teachers whose teaching experience ranged from two to ten years. Thematic analysis was employed to examine the data. The findings revealed that teachers were primarily motivated to use Blooket due to its perceived ability to increase student engagement and improve vocabulary acquisition. Additionally, the platform positively influenced classroom dynamics by encouraging active participation and fostering a more inclusive learning environment. Despite these benefits, teachers also reported several challenges, such as unstable internet connectivity and the difficulty of aligning gamified content with curriculum objectives. These experiences reflect the need for thoughtful integration of gamification strategies alongside pedagogical goals. Grounded in principles of constructivist and behaviourist learning theories, the study highlights the potential of Blooket as a supplementary instructional tool when supported by sufficient technological infrastructure and reflective teaching practices. However, as a small-scale study, these findings are context-specific and should be interpreted with caution. Future research is recommended to include a broader participant sample and to compare the use of different gamified platforms across varied educational settings to further assess their impact on language learning.
Copyright (c) 2025 Nazry Nasyifa, Diah Safithri Armin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
CAUSATIVE CONSTRUCTION IN ACEHNESE LANGUAGE: X-BAR THEORY ANALYSIS
Causative Constructions are central to understanding how languages encode cause-and-effect relationships. In Austronesian languages, they exhibit diverse strategies ranging from affixation to periphrastic structures. This research investigates causative constructions in Acehnese language with the aim of identifying their main types and analysing their structures through X-Bar Theory. Data were collected from native Acehnese speakers via field observations, semi-structured interviews, and supported with written texts, and were analysed using a qualitative descriptive approach. The findings reveal two structural patterns: mono-clause (single-clause) and bi-clause (two-clause) constructions. Within these, three causative types emerge: (1) morphological causatives, formed with prefixes such as peu- and seu- that increase a verb’s argument structure (valency); (2) paraphrastic causatives, employing auxiliary verbs such as geu-yue and peu-gèt in bi-clause constructions; and (3) semantic causatives, where verbs like geu-plén inherently encode causative meaning without structural modification. Morphological and semantic causatives are generally mono-clause, while paraphrastic causatives are typically bi-clause. Applying X-Bar Theory enables a formal representation of how the causer (initiator), cause (event), and causee (affected participant) are hierarchically organized in Acehnese syntax, revealing systematic patterns of valency shift and clause complexity. Unlike most previous studies, which have largely offered descriptive accounts, this research demonstrates how X-Bar Theory—rarely applied to Acehnese language—can capture the interaction between morphology, semantics, and syntax in a formal model. In short, this research not only enriches the description of Acehnese language causatives but also fills a theoretical gap by contributing a formal syntactic representation of Acehnese language causatives through X-bar theory, an approach rarely explored in previous researches and contributed to broader discussions of syntactic theory in Austronesian languages.
Causative Construction, Acehnese Language, X-Bar Theory, Syntax
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TEACHERS' ENGLISH-TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY AT A HOMESCHOOLING IN MEDAN
Students with special needs often face challenges in learning English effectively, highlighting the importance of teachers’ strategies in supporting their educational success. This study aimed to explore the strategies used by teachers in teaching English to students with special needs at Cadika Homeschooling (a pseudonym). Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected from three English teachers (two females and one male) through criterion sampling. The instruments used included direct classroom observations, documentation of therapists’ psychological notes, and interviews conducted via WhatsApp voice recordings. Data were analysed thematically. The findings revealed that teachers implemented various strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), such as multimedia visual strategies and the use of images, videos, and colour-based materials. Additionally, they adopted structured learning approaches involving digital aids and role-play activities. For slow learners, teachers applied direct practice methods through engaging activities and relationship-building approaches to foster motivation and confidence. These strategies enabled teachers to create a comfortable and emotionally supportive learning environment, facilitating better language acquisition. The study recommends that teachers integrate adaptive media, structured approaches, and relationship-focused methods to enhance the learning experiences and outcomes of students with special needs.
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STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF USING PAPERPAL AI AS AN AUTOMATED WRITING EVALUATION (AWE) TOOL ON WRITING GRAMMATICAL FEEDBACK
This study aims to explore university students’ perceptions of using Paperpal AI as an Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) tool in providing grammatical feedback during the academic writing process. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model and Self- Regulated Learning Theory, this research addresses the gap in understanding how students critically engage with AI-driven feedback in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving 30 EFL university students majoring in English Education who had prior experience using Paperpal AI. Data were gathered through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Questionnaire responses were analyzed descriptively using percentage analysis, while interview data were examined through Thematic Content Analysis (TCA). Findings revealed that students perceived Paperpal AI as beneficial for improving grammatical accuracy, sentence clarity, and editing efficiency. They appreciated the tool’s user-friendly interface and real-time feedback, particularly for grammar and transitions. However, concerns were raised regarding the general nature of suggestions, occasional contextual inaccuracy, and limited support for creativity. These insights suggest that while Paperpal AI enhances surface-level writing skills, it should be complemented with human feedback and critical reflection to support deeper writing development in academic settings.
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EXPLORING CODE-CROSSING: HIERARCHICAL POLITENESS IN BRITISH SOCIETY DEPICTED IN A MOVIE THE KING
This study investigated of code-crossing and hierarchical politeness in 15th-century English royal courts, as depicted in the film The King (2019) by using asymmetrical communication or code-crossing by Wadji, the concept of code-crossing as language choice reflecting social status, privilege, and identity influenced by social rules, and strategy politeness by Brown & Levinson, which encompasses bald on record, negative politeness, positive politeness, and off-record strategies. This research aims to analyze how these linguistic phenomena manifest within the film's social dynamics. Employing a descriptive-qualitative research method with thematical analysis, which focuses on describing and explaining topics. The data is obtained from the dialogue in the movie script explore how social status and age influence language use. The result show lower and middle class (inferior) prefer to address the upper class (superior) in high code as a sign of respect whereas the upper class frequently use low code, furthermore the result of hierarchical politeness reveal that bald on record and negative politeness strategies are mostly used. These results underscore how communication practices are shaped by social hierarchies, consistent with the continued relevance of politeness in social interactions. This research contributes to the field of sociolinguistics by empirically demonstrating the interplay of code-crossing and politeness theory in historical film context.
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ANALYSIS OF STUDENT’S LANGUAGE STYLE USING MARTIN JOOS THEORY AT ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
In human society, the need for interpersonal connection has given rise to the emergence of language. Beyond serving as a medium of communication, language functions as a vehicle for articulating emotions and conveying thoughts, with its use shaped by contextual and situational factors. This research seeks to examine the language styles engaged by students of the English Education Department at Mulawarman University, using Martin Joos’ (1976) theory and Holmes (2013) as sociolinguistic theory. The study investigates the categories of language styles used in students' speech and the factors influencing their choice of style. A qualitative method was applied, utilizing data from a recorded video interview and follow-up semi-structured interviews with two selected participants. Data analysis was undertaken using thematic analysis guided by Braun and Clarke (2006) framework. The findings reveal that three out of five language styles formulated by Joos—consultative, casual, and intimate—were used by the participants, with consultative style being the most dominant. Language style occurred primarily in academic contexts, especially when interacting with instructors or unfamiliar individuals. Factors influencing language style include the speaker, setting, topic, and function, in alignment with Holmes’ (1992) sociolinguistic theory. Furthermore, although participants often identified their style as “formal,” triangulation with Joos’ and Braund and Clarke theory revealed that their usage aligned as consultative features. These findings provide valuable insights into how language styles function in educational settings and highlight the importance of context in language use.
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MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ON MADURENESE AFFIXES IN THE SHORT STORY "JHA' ATOKARAN"
The aim of this research was to analyze the types of affixes and their functions in a short story written in the Madurese language titled "Jha' Atokaran". The method used in this study was qualitative descriptive analysis. The data source used was the text of the translated short story in Madurese. Data collection was done by reading and studying the short story and identifying the affixes used. Data analysis was conducted by classifying the types of affixes found in the story and understanding the function of each affix in shaping word structure and grammatical meaning. The results of this research was expected to provide a deeper understanding of the use of affixes in the Madurese language and their contribution to the structure and meaning of words in the short story "Jha' Atokaran".
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GENDER INEQUALITY TOWARDS THE MALE DOMINATION IN THE MOVIE OF ENOLA HOLMES 2
Gender inequality is a social problem where there is discrimination or unequal treatment between men and women in access to important resources in human life. The issue of male dominance and restrictions on rights and roles by patriarchal culture have successfully shaped the shackles and discrimination of women around the world. This discrimination is the basis for the feminist movements that emerged as a manifestation of the desire to fight for women's rights in social life. In this globalization era, social issues such as gender inequality are illustrated in the form of movies. The movie Enola Holmes is one example of an illustration of gender inequality in a patriarchal society. Enola Holmes 2 is what gave rise to the researcher's desire to conduct a deeper study on the issue of gender inequality. This study aims to analyze the forms of gender inequality and how the issue of gender inequality affects the female characters in the movie Enola Holmes 2. This study is a descriptive qualitative study, the primary data is taken from the movie Enola Holmes 2 itself and the secondary data is taken from the transcript of the movie. The researcher uses the theory of patriarchy by Walby (2017) to analyze the issue of gender inequality and feminism in the movie Enola Holmes 2. The results of this study are packaged in the form of a thesis entitled "Gender Inequality Towards Male Domination in The Movie Enola Holmes 2".
Keywords: Gender Inequality, Patriarchy, Movie, Male Domination, Feminism
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THE STYLISTIC DEVICES ON CHIILDREN' SONGS IN COCOMELON YOUTUBE CHANNEL
This research is a stylistic study that examines the use of stylistic tools. These tools are (1) figure of speech, (2) sound play or onomatopoeia, and (3) diction. The purpose of this research is to describe the use of stylistic tools in the lyrics of children's songs on the Cocomelon Youtube Channel. The data in this study are in the form of words, phrases, clauses, or sentences that contain stylistic tools as mentioned above. The source of data in this study is the lyrics of children's songs on the Cocomelon Youtube Channel. Techniques for collecting data using listening and note-taking techniques. Furthermore, the data analysis technique was carried out by paying attention to and matching the data with the theory used as an approach.
Stylistics; Children Song; Youtube; Figurative; Onomatopoeia; Diction
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