English Research Journal : Journal of Education, Language, Literature, Arts and Culture

A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN STUDENTSâ€™ VOCABULARY MASTERY AND WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT ABILITY

2023-08-22T16:25:52+07:00

The objective of this study was to determine the correlation between students' vocabulary mastery and descriptive writing ability of 8^th grade students at SMPN 18 Surakarta in the academic year 2022/2023. This study is a quantitative study using correlation design. The research sample was 31 grade 8 students selected by cluster random sampling method. The tools used in the study were a vocabulary test and a writing test. This is proven through the results after analyzing two variables using the Person Product Moment formula, with the results rxy 0.685 > rtable at the significance level of 0.05 = 0.355 and both 0.001 = 0.479. This means that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. This means that there is a positive correlation between students' vocabulary mastery and descriptive writing ability.

Keywords: Correlational, Vocabulary Mastery, Writing Ability, Descriptive Text.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLUSTERING TECHNIQUE IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

2023-08-24T20:35:19+07:00

Abstract: The objective of this research was to find out whether the use of the Clustering Technique enhances the studentâ€™s ability in generating ideas. The subject of this research was 36 students of X.5 class at a public senior high school in Central Java 2022/2023 academic year. This research was categorized as Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles. The writing test consisted of pre-test and post-tests to collect the data. The test was given to see how far the students enhanced their descriptive writing ability after the treatment. The data were analyzed by using a scoring rubric by Brown (2001). The result showed that the implementation of clustering technique can enhance the studentâ€™s ability to generate ideas in writing descriptive text. The mean score of students in the pre-test was 53.44, in post-test 1 was 56.67, and in post-test 2 was 74.305. There 88% of students (32 out of 36 students) who passed the Minimum Standard Score which is 70 in the or post-test 2.

Keywords: Clustering Technique, Writing, Descriptive Text

An Analysis of Reading Comprehension In Narrative Text At Eleventh Grade Students of SMA N1 Slogohimo

2023-08-29T12:09:24+07:00

This study aims to analyze the students reading comprehension ability on narrative text based on the four levels of comprehension skills at eleventh Grade Students of SMA N1 Slogohimo. This research used qualitative descriptive research To describe the students reading comprehension in narrative text based on the four level comprehension skill for eleventh Grade Students of SMA N1 Slogohimo. To collect the data, the researcher used questionnaires and interview with the teacher and students. After collecting the data the researcher analyzed the data by using via data triangulation to analyzed qualitative data. To collect the data of questionnaire and interview, the researcher use questionnaire by Google Form. The data from questionnaire were analysed by using Likert scale. The result of this research showed that the studentsâ€™ skill in understanding the implicit facts stated in an informational text, characters in a story, and any other information such as facts, vocabulary, times, and locations was quite high. It could be seen from the score distribution obtained by the students. The research showed that the students level of comprehension skills in comprehending narrative text is average. It can be concluded that the students had difficulties in creative comprehension skill, therefore the students should focus and pay attention on terms of identify reference without ignoring the other aspect of narrative text.
Keyword: level of comprehension skill, reading, narrative text

Phenomena of Acculturation: Kinds of Acculturation Between Middle East And West As Seen In The Aladdin Movie (2019) By Guy Ritchie

2024-02-05T16:23:57+07:00

The objective of this research was to analyze kinds of acculturation between Middle East
and West cultures can be seen in the 'Aladdin' Movie (2019) by Guy Ritchie as reflected by
the main characters. This research is classified as a qualitative research type using a
descriptive approach. The data from this study comes from 'Aladdin' Movie (2019) by Guy
Ritchie movie and dialogue. Then, in collecting data the researcher used documentation by
watching the movie and reading the script. In analyzing data, the researcher used interactive
data analysis by Miles and Huberman. To find the research's validity, triangulation data and
triangulation source were used to check validation for the data. The result of this research
has demonstrated that there were three kinds of acculturation such as Syncretism, Addition,
and Deculturation which were all depicted in the movie entitled 'Aladdin'.
Keywords: Acculturation, Cultures, Descriptive Qualitative

Characters Value in English Textbook

2023-08-03T18:36:03+07:00

The purpose of the study was to analyze character values types in an English textbook, "Think globally act locally," for junior high school ninth graders. This study used descriptive qualitative research, using a 2018 textbook published by the Indonesian Ministry of Education. The study was conducted from June to July 2023. . The results showed that there are 9 types of character values, namely religiosity, hard work, creativity, curiosity, appreciation, friendliness, moral values, love to read, social awareness, and responsibility. The frequency of appearance friendliness moral values (64 times), love to read (32 times), social awareness (11 times), creativity and hard work (8 times), appreciation (5 times), curiosity (4 times), and religiosity and responsibility (3 times). These findings highlight the importance of character values in 21st century learning, particularly in the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). In conclusion, this book already contains character values in it, although not all character values have been included in this textbook.

Keywords: Characters Value, English Textbook, Descriptive Qualitative Research

THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TO IMPROVE DESCRIPTIVE WRITING SKILL

2023-08-23T14:15:54+07:00

Â This research was aimed to determine the improve studentsâ€™ writing skill by using mind
mapping to eighth grade students especially in class VIII B of SMP N 7 Surakarta in the
2022/2023 academic year. The method used in this research was a Classroom Action
Research (CAR). The research was conducted in two cycles. The subject was the students
of SMP N 7 Surakarta in 2022/2023 academic year. This research used test and non-test to
collecting the data. To analize the data, this research used qualitative data and quantitative
data. The qualitative data is consisted of data collection, data reduction, data display,
conclusion, and verifying. The quantitative data is consisted of mean score and t-test
formula. The result of the research, it can be seen from the mean score of Pre-Test was
61.34, Post-Test 1 was 71.21, and Post-Test 2 was 85.28. The t-test value of Cycle I was
4.14, and the t-test value of Cycle II was 10.22. The result of the research showed that mind
mapping technique can improve the studentsâ€™ writing skill. It can be seen from the students
writing achievement. It can be concluded that mind mapping technique can be improve
studentsâ€™ writing skill.
Keywords: Mind Mapping, Descriptive Writing Skill, Classroom Action Research.

Characterization Analysis and the Feminism Reflection Of Jo March in the Little Women Movie

2023-08-25T13:46:25+07:00

The purpose of this study is to analyze the characterization and the feminism reflection of Jo March in the Little Women movie. This study employed a feminist perspective and was descriptive qualitative research. Greta Gerwig's script and direction of the Little Women film served as the basis for the information. Jo March is a young middle-class woman with a tall physique, brown hair, and grey eyes, according to the findings of this study. An ambitious, independent, grumpy, smart, clumsy, and caring individual is how Jo March was described. By proving her independence and capacity for comfortable living without being married to a wealthy man, she defies the stereotype. She published her book under her own name and actively took part in the then-current battle for women's rights in the public sphere.
Keywords: Character, Characterization, Feminism, Gender Equality

THE USE OF PICTURES SERIES BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM IN TEACHING WRITING

2023-08-30T10:50:10+07:00

Â This research was find out whether the use of pictures series based on local
wisdom can improve students' developing of ideas in writing narrative texts at one of
public junior high school in central java.
This method used in this research was a Classroom Action Research. The
research was conducted in two cycles in April 2022/2023 academic year. The research
was the 32 students at one of public junior high school in central java in 2022/2023
academic year. In collecting the data, the researcher used test and non-test such as
observation, interview, and documentation. To analysis data, the researcher used
qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The qualitative data analysis method that was
used proposed by Miles and Huberman analysis that consisted of data collection, data
reduction, data display, and conclusion. To analyze the quantitative data, the researcher
used mean score of the test.
The result of the research show that pictures series based on local wisdom can
improve the studentsâ€™ developing of ideas in writing narrative texts. The improvement
of the studentsâ€™ writing skill can be seen from the students writing achievement. The
result of mean score for pre-test was 55, in post-test 1, it was 64, and in post-test 2, it
was 75. It can be concluded that pictures series based on local wisdom can improve the
studentsâ€™ writing skill especially in developing idea the sequence of stories in writing
narrative text.
Keywords: Writing Skill, Pictures Series Media, Classroom Action Research

A CORRELATIONAL STUDY BETWEEN STUDENTSâ€™ HABIT IN LISTENING ENGLISH SONG AND STUDENTSâ€™ VOCABULARY MASTERY

2023-08-22T16:14:48+07:00

This study aims to determine the correlation that occurs between studentsâ€™ habit in listening English song and vocabulary mastery of the eleventh grade students at MAN 1 Surakarta in the 2022/2023 academic year. Quantitative research with correlation method was applied in this research. The sample for this research was 32 students. The researcher used a questionnaire and a vocabulary test to gather the data. The findings of this study revealed a positive relationship between students' habit of listening to English songs and their vocabulary mastery. It is proven by the results after analyzing the two variables using the Person Product Moment formula, with the results of calculation of r_xy 0.915 > r_table in the significant level of 0,05 = 0,349 and also 0,001 = 0.554. As a result, the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted. It indicates that there is a positive correlation between students' habit of listening to English songs and their vocabulary knowledge. Thus, the higher the habit in listening English song, the better their vocabulary mastery.

Keywords: Habit in Listening English Song, Vocabulary Mastery, Correlational Study

CODE MIXING AND CODE SWITCHING USED BY THE CHARACTERS IN THE WEB SERIES â€œLAYANGAN PUTUSâ€

2023-08-25T07:18:07+07:00

This research was aimed at : (1) To find out the types of code mixing and code switching used in the Indonesian web series entitled â€œLayangan Putusâ€ and (2) To find out the reasons of code mixing and code switching used in the Indonesian web series entitled â€œLayangan Putusâ€. This method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method, which describes and analyzes the utterances consisting of code mixing and code switching along with the reasons taken from â€œLayangan Putusâ€ series. The technique of collecting data in this research used non-participant observation and documentation which are in the form of words, phrases, and sentences. To analyze the data, the researcher used qualitative data analysis proposed by Miles and Huberman. The result of this research showed that there were: 170 utterances of code mixing, 246 utterances of code switching, and 74 utterances of reasons used by the characters. Those 170 utterances of code mixing, it had 95 of insertion, 44 utterances of alternation, and 31 utterances of congruent lexicalization. Those 246 utterances of code switching, it had 17 utterances of tag-switching, 173 utterances of intra-sentential switching, and 56 utterances of inter-sentential switching. Those 74 utterances of the reasons, it had 34 utterances of talking about particular topic, 9 utterances of be emphatic about something, 8 utterances of interjection, 9 utterances of repetition used for clarification, and 14 utterances of intention of clarifying the speech content for interlocutor. Based on the result of this research, it can be concluded that insertion type in code mixing, intra-sentential type in code switching, and talking about particular topic were the most dominant used by the characters in â€œLayangan Putusâ€ series.

Keywords: Code Mixing, Code Switching, Descriptive Qualitative Research

MORAL VALUE AND CHARACTER EDUCATION IN THE MOVIE â€œTHE PEANUT BUTTER FALCONâ€

2023-08-29T23:00:26+07:00

Â The study aims to analyze the moral value and character education in the movie â€œThe
Peanut Butter Falconâ€. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. The data
collected by researcher were watching the film, reading the script of film, and note
taking record all data film. The researcher used the validity triangulation data and
triangulation theory to check the validation. The result of the research showed there
were eight moral value that could be found in â€œThe Peanut Butter Falconâ€ movie such
as honesty, bravery, confidence, peace, dependability, respect, friendship, and mercy.
And for character education there were four character educational could be found in
â€œThe Peanut Butter Falconâ€ movie such as hardworking, kindness, loving goodness and
responsibility.
Keywords: Moral Value, Character Education, The Peanut Butter Falcon

CULTURAL DIMENSIONS IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK

2024-02-05T16:54:43+07:00

The aim of this research was to describe the kind of Cultural dimensions that appears in
the English textbook. The research technique applied in this study was a content analysis method
that took a qualitative approach. Construction of a checklist, analysis of a textbook, coding,
categorization, and interpretation were used to obtain the data. Based on Adaskou, Britten, and
Fahsi (1990) statement, cultural dimensions in the textbook derived into four senses: (1) aesthetic
sense, (2) sociological sense, (3) semantic sense, and (4) pragmatic sense. Based on the results of
data analysis of the kind of Cultural dimensions that appears in the textbook, the Bahasa Inggris
Think Globally Act Locally textbook for ninth grade in junior high school offered a lot of cultural
material. It was evident from the kind of culture dimensions that was presented in textbooks. The
findings revealed Aesthetic sense dominance with 37%, 27% to the Sociological sense, 21% to the
Semantic sense, and just 15% to the Pragmatic sense.
Keywords : Analysis, Culture, English textbook, Junior High School

Improving Studentsâ€™ Writing Skill Using Textless Comic

2023-08-19T11:17:45+07:00

Thisystudyyaims to identify whether the use of textless comic improveedthe studentsâ€™sskill in writing recount texts. The subject of this study were the eight gradedstudents of Public Junior High School in Central Java. The method study was a ClassroomaActionnResearch. Theestudy was conducteddinntwoocycles. Todcollecttthe data, thedresearcherrusedstest such asdpre-test andppost-test. To analyzedthe data, therresearcher used quantitative datadanalysiscby using mean score. The researcher used a formula proposes by Arikunto (2010) to count the meantscore. The resulttof the research show that textlesstcomictmediascan improvesthe studentsâ€™tskilltinawritingrrecount texts. The improvements of the studentsâ€™twriting skill were in composing a logical sequence of ideas. Besides, the improvementoofcthe studentsâ€™wwriting skillrcan be seen from the studentsâ€™ writing achievement. The result of meantscore formpre-testkwas 56, in post-tests1, it was 72, and inppost-test 2, it was 77. It cannbe concluded that textlessdcomicmmedia can improve the studentsâ€™dwriting skill especially in determining the logical sequence of stories in writing recount text.
Keyword: Writing Skill, Textless Comic Media, Classroom Action Research.

THE FUNCTION OF SLANG WORDS FOUND IN THE AFTER PARTY MOVIE DIRECTED BY IAN EDELMAN

2023-08-23T18:23:19+07:00

This research aims to identify the function of slang words found in The After Party movie directed by Ian Edelman. This research focuses on classifying the function of slang words found in the movie by using the theory of function of slang words proposed by Zhou & Fan (2013). Descriptive qualitative approach was utilized in this research and the data was collected from the movie and the subtitles. The researcher collected the data through watching the movie, reading its subtitles, determining slang words, making notes, and classifying the data. In analyzing data, the researcher implemented interactive model analysis which consisted of four stages of analyzing data; data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The researcher found 85 slang terms uttered by characters from the movie. The characters utilized 12 slang terms to pursuit self-identity as part of particular groups, 52 slang terms to show emotive feelings of the users, and 21 slang terms to achieve politeness in maintaining relationship with others.

Key words: Slang, Function, The After Party Movie

Translation Analysis of Interrogative Sentences in â€œThe Terminalâ€ Movie Subtitle

2023-08-25T16:13:29+07:00

This study is qualitative descriptive research. The purpose of this research is to know kind of interrogative sentences and translation techniques impact to the translation quality in The Terminal movie subtitle. The source of data is the film transcript of The Terminal movie and its subtitle in Indonesian, and the information collected from rater. The technique of data collection was watching the movie, reading the script, and marking the interrogative sentences. In analyzing data, the researcher used the qualitative data analysis which covers domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, and componential analysis. Had been found 114 data, yes-no question (57,97%), wh-question (41,19%), and alternative question (0,87%), 2) the translation technique could be found in The Terminal movie, such as established equivalent (72,08%), variation (15,83%), pure borrowing (3,12%), modulation (2,91%), implicit (1,87%), paraphrase (1,25%), explicit (1,04%), reduction (0,83%), transposition (0,62%), generalization (0,20%), and substitution (0,20%). The impact of the application of those translation techniques, toward the translation quality is the overall quality score 2,98 with the average score of accuracy 2,97, acceptability 2,99, and readability 2,99.

Keywords: Translation, Interrogative Sentences, Qualitative Descriptive, The Terminal

ERROR ANALYSIS IN WRITING DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

2023-08-31T13:28:19+07:00

Abstract: The objectives of this research were to figure out and describe the types of grammatical simple present tense errors are found in the one of vocational high school in West Kalimantan 2022/2023. This research used qualitative case study research to analysis the studentsâ€™ writing ability in descriptive text using present tense based on the four level type of errors: omission, addition, selection and ordering for the one of vocational high school in West Kalimantan. It was conducted on February 2023. The researcher took 12 students as the sample. The subjects of this research was the the one of vocational high school in West Kalimantan 2022/2023 academic year. To collect the data, the researcher used essay writing test with students. After collected the dataafrom the subjects the researcher analysis the dataaby using error analysis method to analyzed qualitative data. The resultaof thisaresearch showedathat the students level of writing skills in descriptive text using present tense is average. The result of this research showed that the students most errors was in error of selection, The most difficult category in writing was in grammatical problem therefore the students should foccus and pay attention on terms of identify reference without ignoring the other aspect of rules of language.

Keyword: Error analysis, writing, descriptive text

A Correlation Between Studentsâ€™ Motivation in Learning English and Vocabulary Mastery

2023-08-23T14:15:54+07:00

This study aims to analyze the form of correlation between studentsâ€™ motivation in learning English and vocabulary mastery at the eighth grade students of SMP N 7 Surakarat in the 2022/2023 academic year. The researcher used the quantitative method. The research gave a questionnaire consisting of 30 items and vocabulary test to gather the data. The finding of this study indicated that there is a positive correlation between studentsâ€™ motivation in learning English and vocabulary mastery. It is proven by the result of the calculation of rxy 0.556 > rtable in the significance 5% (0.361) and 1% (0.463). Then it could be concluded that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) is therefore deemed to be accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. In this research, it could be concluded that there is a positive correlation of the research between studentsâ€™ motivation in learning English and studentsâ€™ vocabulary mastery. That means the motivation in learning English has an impact, the better studentsâ€™ vocabulary mastery.

Key words: Motivation in learning English, Vocabulary mastery, Correlation study

A MORAL VALUE ANALYSIS OF THE WALT DISNEY FILM "TURNING RED"

2023-08-25T13:31:11+07:00

This study aims to find out the moral value in â€œTurning Redâ€ film and to analyze the most dominant moral values appearing in â€œTurning Redâ€ film. The researcher used qualitative descriptive method. The data from this study comes from â€œTurning Redâ€ film and the script. In collecting the data, the researcher watched the film, studied the script and the scenes then collected the data by taking notes, the researcher selected and classified the data, put it in the table and verified the data by making conclusion of data findings. To ensure the validity of the data, the researcher used data source triangulation and theory triangulation. The result of this research showed that there are twelve moral values that can be found in â€œTurning Redâ€ film, such as dishonesty and honesty, courage, peaceability, self-reliance and potential, self-discipline and moderation, fidelity and chastity, loyalty, respect, love, unselfishness and sensitivity, kindness and friendliness, justice and law. The most dominant moral values appearing in â€œTurning Redâ€ film is love.

Keywords: Analysis, Moral Values, Turning Red, Film, Walt Disney

A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SONG ENTITLED "GHOST" BY JUSTIN BIEBER

2023-08-29T23:06:17+07:00

This study aims to analyze the form of discourse analysis of songs entitled â€œGhostâ€ by Justin Bieber. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection in the research was listening, watching, reading and taking notes all data from the song. The researcher used the validity triangulation data and triangulation theory to check validation. The result of the research showed that in song entitled â€œGhostâ€ by Justin Bieber was divided into three aspects, they were socio cultural aspect, grammatical aspect (reference and conjunction) and lexical aspect (repetition and collocation). All aspects were important in understanding the context of the song.

Key words: Discourse Analysis, Song, Justin Bieber.