Linguistic, English Education and Art (LEEA) Journal

Exploring Speaking Anxiety Levels and Coping Strategies Among English Department Student

Viona Mariyana — 2024-08-08

The aim of this study is to investigate the extent of speaking anxiety and the coping strategies employed by English Department students. As a result, the purpose of this research is to provide an in-depth understanding of the form of speaking anxiety among university students and to understand how they cope with the problem. It is anticipated that the findings would give educational institutions important information on how to create interventions and supporting programs that can assist students in overcoming speech anxiety and enhancing their academic performance and learning environment. This study has examined the relationship between speaking anxiety levels and coping strategies used by English majors. Based on the results of the research conducted, several main conclusions can be drawn.

Keywords: Anxiety, Learning, Public Speaking

The Eeffectiveness of YouTube Used as a Media for Teaching Eight Grade Students of 268 Jakarta Junior High School English Listening Skills

Almira Afiah Azaria — 2024-08-11

This research aims to investigate the efficacy of incorporating movies into English language instruction specifically to improve the listening skills of students at 268 Jakarta Junior High School. Jakarta, being a vibrant cosmopolitan hub, presents a diverse linguistic landscape where English proficiency holds significant relevance for academic, professional, and social advancement. The study aims to provide statistically significant insights into the effectiveness of this innovative teaching method. The study will adopt a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. The findings of this research lead to the conclusive understanding that the utilization of films as English language learning media proves to be effective in enhancing the listening skills of students at SMPN 268 Jakarta.

Keywords : Listening Skills, Media, Teaching

Lexical Cohesion in Zootopia

Harry Setiawan — 2024-09-16

This research delves into the intricate examination of lexical cohesion within the dialogues of the main characters, Hoops and Nick, in the animated movies Zootopia (2016) by Byron Howard and Rich Moore. Grounded in the qualitative research methodology, the study aims to determine the various types of lexical cohesion present and to analyze the functions of each cohesion device employed, drawing upon Halliday and Hasan's theory (1976, p. 282). Through meticulous analysis, the research identifies 168 instances of lexical cohesion, including 76 repetitions (45.8%), 2 synonyms (1.2%), 1 antonym (0.6%), 2 hyponyms (1.2%), 1 meronym (0.6%), and 86 collocations (51.8%). The prevalence of collocations underscores their significant role in reinforcing themes, character dynamics, and plot advancement within the narrative framework. By shedding light on these linguistic mechanisms, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of storytelling and character development in animated movies, advancing the current state of knowledge in the field of linguistics studies.

Keyword: Discourse analysis; cohesion; lexical cohesion; animation movies.

Figurative Language Found in Mobile Legends Mage Hero Characters’ Voice Lines

Simanjorang La Veccia Signora — 2024-09-16

This research aims to define the types of figurative language found and to explicate the functions of the voice lines in a game. The descriptive qualitative methodology is applied in this research, by scrutinizing the voice lines of the hero characters in the game, then inscribing and classifying the data obtained to then drawing conclusion about the data as the end of the steps. The data accumulated from 29 mage hero characters are 47 data. The figurative language found in the voice lines of mage hero characters of Mobile Legends are 11 data (23.40%) on personification, 9 data (19.14%) on metaphor, 5 data (10.63%) on simile, 15 data (31.91%) on hyperbole, and 7 data (14,92%) on paradox. The functions of language from the data analysed are 35 expressive function (75%), 9 informative function (19%), 3 aesthetic function (6%), while there is no data found on directive function and phatic function (0%). Hyperbole is the most used type of figurative language and simile is the least used type of figurative language; while the most used functions of language are expressive function and the least used is aesthetic function.

Keywords: Figurative language; Functions of language; Game; Semantics

Abbreviations Used in Social Media Named X by Indonesian Comedian

Wia Handayani — 2024-09-16

The purpose of this research is to investigate how Indonesian comedians use abbreviations on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This research focuses on the ways in which comedians from Indonesia, in particular, use abbreviations to communicate and express themselves on social media. The various forms of abbreviations and their underlying meanings are examined. The data source for this study was the social media platform X, and it employed a descriptive-qualitative methodology. Numerous abbreviations, such as acronyms, contractions, blends, and initialisms, are revealed by the research. In the context of the Indonesian comic community on social media known as X, examples are given to highlight their meanings and ramifications. Based on the type of abbreviation procedure, the result indicates that thirty (30) data are classified. There are 15 data containing an initialism, 6 data containing an acronym, 6 data containing contraction, and 3 data containing blends.

Keywords: Abbreviations, Indonesian Comedians, Meanings, Social Media

The Implementation of Curriculum Merdeka in English Subject; A Case Study of The Elementary English Teacher in Batam

Hilarius Raditya Priambada Purba — 2024-12-07

As times change, the education curriculum in Indonesia has undergone many modifications, with the latest being the Kurikulum Merdeka. This curriculum is a government response aimed at addressing the decline in meaningful learning during the pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic phases. This study aims to examine the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka in the English language subject at a private elementary school in Batam City. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection was conducted through classroom observations and interviews with teachers. The results indicate that the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka at the school is not yet fully realized, particularly in terms of applying student-centered learning. On the first day, teaching methods were still predominantly teacher-centered, although there was an increase in interaction between students and teachers on the second day. Additionally, this study found that teachers hold a positive view of the curriculum but face several challenges, such as inadequate facilities and resources, as well as difficulties in student adaptation. This study suggests the need for adequate teacher training and the provision of supportive facilities to enhance the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka. Furthermore, further research is needed to explore specific strategies to address these challenges and improve student learning outcomes. By gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and factors affecting the implementation of this curriculum, it is hoped that targeted intervention strategies can be developed to improve the quality of education in Indonesia.