Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature

Subordinate Clause Functioning as an Adjunct in Complex Sentences Found in Online Newspaper

Yohanes Candrasius, Putu Devi Maharani — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:19:34 +0800

The aim of this research is to analyze the subordinate clause functioning as an adjunct in complex sentences found in online CNN newspapers. This research method is qualitative. The data for this study were collected using the observation method. To analyze the data found, the descriptive qualitative method was used. This study used the theory proposed by Aarts (2001) to examine the subordinate clause functioning as an adjunct in a complex sentence. Meanwhile, the constituent structure of the three diagrams is analyzed using the theory proposed by Kroeger (2005). The data analysis in this study was delivered through formal and informal methods. The results of this research are 18 data functioning as adjuncts from 16 Articles posted on 10&11 August 2023. Among these 18 subordinate clauses functioning as an adjunct, 10 were linked with adverbial time or 55.55%, 4 were connected with adverbial reason or 22.22% 3 were linked with the adverbial condition or 16.66%, and 1 was linked with adverbial concession or 5.55%. The implication of this study is the students learn subordinate clauses functioning as an adjunct in complex sentences through online media.

What Happened in Talaga Biru? A Study of Ecological Literature

Ramis Rauf, Sulmi Magfirah, Ridwan Ridwan, Afriani Ulya — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:20:25 +0800

This work aims to provide a detailed account of the moral teachings conveyed in the North Halmahera Talaga Biru Folklore. This method of this study employs qualitative research. The data collection technique employs interviews, audio recordings, and a comprehensive review of relevant literature. On the other hand, analyzing data involves multiple steps, including data reduction, display, verification, and conclusion. The research results reveal two overarching messages: positive and negative. The good messages encompassed in the text are as follows: 1) hope, 2) struggle, 3) sacrifice, 4) loyalty, 5) cooperation, 6) cultural values, 7) patience, 8) friendship, and 9) religious values. On the other hand, the contrasting message conveys a sense of sorrow. Sadness is a negative emotion due to the excessive and unreasonable sadness depicted in the Talaga Biru mythology. The depicted grief revolves around the character Majojaru, who experiences profound sorrow and sheds tears for a continuous duration of three days and three nights, ultimately resulting in their demise. In addition, it is anticipated that this will contribute to the development of theoretical knowledge about the moral themes found in folklore from North Halmahera. Moreover, it can serve as a valuable resource for managing culturally and literarily oriented tourism. Furthermore, this study is anticipated to make a valuable contribution to endeavours aimed at enhancing public consciousness regarding the significance of conserving the adjacent natural environment as a habitat for all global ecosystems.

Grieving to Heal: Analyzing Grief in Zauner’s Memoir Crying in H Mart (2021)

Meutia Nur Izzani Aziz, Isti Gandana — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:22:15 +0800

Grief is a universal human experience that has become a recurring theme in various literature genres, especially in memoirs. This study aims to discover how grief is portrayed in a contemporary memoir. Using Kübler-Ross and Kessler (2014)’s five stages of grief, this qualitative study examines the embodiment of grief as expressed by the main character, Michelle, in the memoir Crying in H Mart (2021). The method of this study is qualitative approach. This research results reveals Michelle to have undergone the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Certain stages, however, were found to be more prominently expressed by the main character. This study is expected to provide contribution on better awareness and understanding of grief and its impacts on individuals and our modern societies.

The English Grammatical Speaking Errors of Sasakness Learners: A Case Study at English Literature Students

Panji Tanashur, Nuralfi Lail, Erwin Suhendra — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:23:12 +0800

The need for learning English as a foreign language is rising due to the interconnectedness of today's globe, where English is the universal language of academics, commerce, entertainment, and culture. This has raised interest in the automatic approach to evaluating spoken language competency. In this sense, learning grammar is one of the most important components of language competency. This study aims to analyze the grammatical speaking errors made by the second-year Universitas Bumigora students learning English as a foreign language in the Speaking 3 course. The methodology involves a qualitative research design using the surface strategy taxonomy to analyze and classify the data collected from 20 English literature students. The errors are categorized into omission, addition, disordering, and selection. The types of errors identified include plural and singular nouns, subject-verb agreement, part-of-speech word orders, regular and irregular verb usage, and word order. Data were obtained through two cycles; in the first cycle, the participants receive feedback on their errors, and their insight on the errors is also considered in cycle 2. Data analysis on both cycles reveals that there were significant errors in singular and plural pronoun usage of above 20%; the subject-verb agreement has an increasing percentage of errors (4.16%) after being given feedback on the first cycle; part of speech has significantly lower errors (8.03% and 1.09%); the usage of articles is similar to subject-verb agreement errors, there was slight increasing percentage of errors (1.8% and 0.20%). Thus, the data revealed that learners are significantly influenced by both the interference of their first language and the challenges inherent in acquiring a second language. Therefore, errors in spoken articulation still existed, though learners were able to comprehend the grammar in written text.

Analysis of Adjective Clauses in John Steinbeck’s Novel “Of Mice and Men”

Budi Awan Marpaung, Deliana Deliana — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:24:13 +0800

The study's main purpose is to describe the types of adjective clauses. The method of this study was a descriptive qualitative method that focused on describing the types of adjective clauses. The method of data collection is by using the documentation method. The technique is collecting complex sentences that are found in the novel. There were some steps to do this analysis such as reading several textbooks and articles about English grammar, and seeking and learning information about adjective clauses, definitions, the types of adjective clauses, and then identifying and classifying the data of English adjective clauses in John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. Next, the data based on the types of adjective clauses were analyzed and then showed the frequency of types from each act of data in the novel, and finally drawing verification conclusions after finishing the analysis. King and Stanley (1996) describe that types of adjective clauses can be divided into four, they are full adjective clause, reduced adjective clause, marked adjective clause, and unmarked adjective clause. The result shows there were only two types of adjective clauses in the novel, 48 full adjective clauses equal to 98 percent, and 1 reduced adjective clause clauses equal to 2 percent. It is concluded that almost all types of adjective clauses are full adjective clauses in John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. It means that the way the writer delivers conversation and narration on the text with full adjective clauses is to make it easier for readers to understand them.

A Preliminary Experimental Study on Inherent Association of Verbs to Specific Nouns

I Gede Semara Dharma Putra, Gede Primahadi Wijaya Rajeg — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:25:10 +0800

Collocations, or word co-occurrences, are typically studied based on written corpus data. In this paper, we used preliminary experimental data to explore the inherent association between a verb and certain nouns. We hypothesized that specific verbs would vary with respect to the nouns the verbs are associated with. To test this hypothesis, we developed an experiment using the Gorilla Experiment Builder to simulate the preference selection of nouns with each verb. The research was done with a sample size of 17 participants and each of them performed 35 trials inside the Gorilla software. The responses were compiled into a set of tables as the basis for generating bar plots, showing the frequency of nouns selected with each verb. The overall results show that the studied verbs have certain preferences towards specific nouns. Even though this research found initial support for the hypothesis, the findings are not conclusive due to the small sample size of participants, being far from the population size initially measured. We discuss a way to corroborate the findings using different methods.

Semiotic Analysis of Tapis Tuho Cloth (Old Tapis) as Lampung Ceremonial Clothing

Evangeline Jeanette Liem, Elizabeth Susanti — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:26:04 +0800

Tapis Tuho cloth is one of the Tapis cloths usually worn as traditional Lampung ceremonial clothing. Tapis Tuho cloth is worn by people with high social status. This study aims to analyse the Tapis Tuho cloth semiotically and also to understand the meaning of its motifs and colors. The method of this study was carried out using semiotic analysis theory and qualitative descriptive methods. The novelty of this analysis and research results is that the motifs (Aro tree motif, riding animal motif, dragon motif, sasab motif, swinging crown motif, zig-zag pattern) and colors (red, black, gold) on the Tapis Tuho cloth are not only decorative but have meaning according to the use of the Tapis Tuho cloth used for Lampung traditional ceremonies. The implication of this study is that the Indonesian people, especially the people of Lampung, can better understand the meaning of the motifs and colors on the Tapis Tuho cloth, and preserve the traditional cultural heritage of Lampung, so that it can be passed on from generation to generation, both in terms of the meaning and existence of the cloth.

Code Switching in the Social Media Era: A Linguistic Analysis of Instagram and TikTok Users

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:27:01 +0800

The phenomenon of code-switching nowadays is very often encountered in both direct and indirect communication or on social media. This research aims to analyze code-switching of comments on Instagram and TikTok applications. This study used qualitative as the research methodology, the type of methodology in this study used was content analysis. The data source used is the screenshots results of users’ comments on Instagram and TikTok applications. The researchers watched videos on Instagram and TikTok and read the comment attached in it. Findings after doing the analysis researcher considers there are three kinds of form code-switching that found on Instagram and TikTok account users, they are: tag-switching, intersentential code-switching, and intra-sentential code-switching. Following the type-based analysis, the researcher discovered that there are four reasons why code-switching occurs: shifting the subject, vocabulary deficit, bilingualism/multilingualism, prestige, and trend.

Lexical Collocations in English Teaching Modules: An In-depth Analysis

Dedy Ahsan Muttaqin — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:28:07 +0800

This research aimed to investigate lexical collocation in English teaching modules. The method of this study was designed as quantitative research. This research was a corpus-based study. The data was collected from an online platform, Platform Merdeka Mengajar (PMM). This study attempted to find answers to the research questions: What are lexical collocations in EFL classrooms? What are the frequencies of lexical collation in EFL classrooms? The researcher was equipped with AntCont to generate a wordlist and frequency and with COHA to do an analysis. The findings show that English teachers lack lexical collocation frequency in their teaching modules. The researcher found that the highest category of verbs and nouns dominated the corpus. The recommendation for EFL teachers is essential to expose lexical collocation in their teaching modules and to contribute to the knowledge mastery of lexical collocation and its application in the classroom context.

The Effectiveness and Students’ Respond Toward Exercise-Based Textbook of Morphology in Online Learning

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:32:55 +0800

Online learning is currently one of the lecture models that is widely applied on various campuses. However, learning control raises a problem so a solution is needed to maintain the quality of learning. This study aims to test the effectiveness of textbooks in online learning in morphology courses. The method used is a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods. to assess the feasibility of textbooks, researchers distributed questionnaires to students. statistical test results showed that there is a significant influence between the use of exercise-based textbook with students’ learning outcomes (Sig. = 0.021<0.05) in which class B who used textbooks scored 81.190 or higher than class A who did not use textbooks with a score of 70.727. Students’ response to the textbooks used are 71% good so that the textbook is suitable for use as textbooks. Thus, the use of exercise-based textbook on online learning in morphology courses is very helpful in improving the quality of learning.

The Fluid Identity of Enola Holmes in Nancy Springer’s an Enola Holmes Mystery: The Case of the Missing Marquess

Kamilia Yasmin Muafa, Zuhrul Anam — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:34:35 +0800

In the literature field, the investigation of self-identity within cultural and historical contexts offers insights into the life experience and self-belief of the character. This article examines the portrayal of self-identity in An Enola Holmes Mystery: The Case of the Missing Marquess, a book from Nancy Springer’s Enola Holmes series, utilizing post-structuralist literary theory as its theoretical foundation. The article explores how the main character, Enola Holmes, negotiates and navigates her self-identity in a patriarchal Victorian society. It also investigates Enola’s identity construction within traditional gender norms and expectations. This study employed a descriptive methodology to examine the dynamicity of its main characters and plots. Referring to Jacques Derrida’s post-structuralism theory and the concepts of différance, the findings revealed that the fluidity of Enola Holmes’ self-identity challenges the traditional gender roles and binary expectations in the period, which emphasizes the instability of the meaning and self-identity. The primary findings include the character’s fluid identity, such as rejecting traditional gender roles, embracing individuality, affirming independence, and challenging authority figures. The second one is the character’s responses, such as seeking validation, desire for freedom, frustration with double standards, longing for acceptance, and oppression in femininity. The last one is the character’s self-discovery, such as embracing fluid identity and recognizing one’s value of femininity.

Forensic Stylistic Analysis in A Pragmatic Approach to an Indian Teenage Girl's Suicide Note

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:35:42 +0800

The background of this research stems from the need for an in-depth understanding of suicide notes, where language is used as evidence in a legal context. Utilization of a forensic stylistics analysis technique is crucial in the assessment of written texts in criminal investigations, with the objective of revealing indications of deception, narrative coherence, and implicit connotations within the text. This research aims to uncover the hidden meanings contained in the language used in suicide note writing. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research methodology to examine suicide notes obtained from the IndiaToday news website using a Google search. The method of data collection entails obtaining, reading, comprehending, and analyzing the suicide notes as major sources of evidence. The results of this study indicated the importance of understanding suicide communication from a pragmatic point of view and that social and psychological elements should be considered in dealing with suffering. With this research, it can be proven that language as evidence can have a major influence on the investigation process; it can show the audience that the words are not just words but words that have the meaning implied in the word.

A Morphological Stylistic Analysis of Song “I Wish I Hated You” by Ariana Grande

Mutiara Romi Artika, Vina Fitriani Dalimunte, Devi Sofilla, Rahmadsyah Rangkuti — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:36:51 +0800

In societal interactions, language plays a fundamental role, serving crucial purposes. Language activities aim to express specific intentions and objectives. This study aims to examines Ariana Grande's song "I Wish I Hated You" using a stylistic approach, focusing on morphological analysis of free and bound morphemes, including lexical, functional, derivational, and inflectional morphemes, and their relation to the song's theme. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data source is the lyrics of the song. The data collection process involved listening to the song, reading the lyrics, and categorizing them based on morpheme types. The research results indicate 74 lexical morphemes, 102 functional morphemes, 3 derivations, and 16 inflections in the song. Dominant morphemes are primarily free morphemes, with functional morphemes being the most prevalent type. This highlights how the selection and arrangement of dominant morphemes shape the song's overall impact and message. The research contributes to appreciate Ariana Grande's song, uncover deeper meanings, and enhance understanding of morpheme types within the lyrics.

An Analysis of Taking the Turn in Talk Show “Piers Morgan Uncensored”

Fadil Juliano, Afriana Afriana — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:37:49 +0800

The aim of this research is to identify turn-taking strategies in terms of taking turns. The turn-taking strategies involve three basic strategies: taking the turn, holding the turn, and yielding the turn. In this research, the researchers focused on the taking-the-turn strategy. The data source was Piers Morgan's interview with Andrew Tate. Stenström framework was used to analyze the data in this study. The qualitative method is used in this research. In collecting data, this research used the observational method. Meanwhile, the technique of collecting data was a note-taking technique. Furthermore, the researchers used the referential identity method in analyzing data; in presenting the result of the research, the researchers utilized the informal method. The research results show that three types of turn-taking strategies in the data source. They are starting up, taking over, and interrupting. Based on the research, interrupting occurs six times, taking over occurs six times, and starting up occurs three times. Starting up is the lowest type that occurs in this data because the two speakers are good talkers who rarely use fillers. Interrupting is the most common type in this data because the two speakers have high conversational proficiency, demonstrating fluency. The implication of this study is to advance the understanding of turn-taking strategies in a new and unexplored context and highlight the strategic use of language in media discourse.

Conceptual Metaphor in Lonestar Song Lyrics “I’m Already There”: A Cognitive Stylistic Analysis

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:38:55 +0800

Metaphor is one of the most effective strategies for making literary works more evocative, striking, and beautiful. Metaphor's significance goes beyond literature to cognitive stylistics, which studies the cognitive processes that underpin language use and interpretation. This study aims to explain the types of conceptual metaphors found in the Lonestar song lyrics "I'm Already There" using Lakoff and Johnson's conceptual theory. The research method used in this study is a descriptive-qualitative method. The research results show that there are 7 conceptual metaphors found in Lonestar's song lyrics "I'm Already There". The results revealed that it contains all forms of conceptual metaphors. Structural metaphors were the most common (43%). Followed by ontological metaphors were also popular (43%). While orientational was the least (14%). Thus, both structural and orientational metaphors dominated the lyrics of "I'm Already There" by Lonestar. This use of metaphorical language incorporates both abstract and physical components, setting the song's narrative apart from others. Overall, the use of structural and ontological metaphors in Lonestar's "I'm Already There" highlights their significant impact on the song's lyrical composition.

Students’ Perception of Learning English as Specific Purpose through Collaborative Learning of Classroom Implementation

Hilda Hastuti, Nur Alfilail, Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:40:05 +0800

The collaborative learning model requires students to play an active role in learning English, where students can share ideas, solve problems, think critically by collaborating to achieve learning goals. The aim of this research is to determine the perceptions of class E undergraduate management study program students regarding the implementation of the collaborative learning model in English language learning. The method used in this research is qualitative with a qualitative descriptive approach. The population in this study were all 40 class E students and sampling in this study was used non-random sampling, purposive sampling technique. 37 students were taken as sample. The instrument used was questionnaire which was distributed on google form. The 37 total respondents who filled out the questionnaire, only 28 respondents. However, the 28 respondents represent students' perceptions of implementing collaborative learning in English language learning. The research results show that students positively perceive implementing the collaborative model in English language learning. The implication of this study is collaborative learning might be implemented for teachers or lecturers in the teaching and learning process with other subjects.

The Influence of Translation Technique on Translation Ideology in the Novel

Diah Supatmiwati, Gde Wetan Pragena Anggara, Agus Syahid — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:40:57 +0800

Translation is extremely crucial when communicating information, culture, messages, and so on between two or more people who speak different languages. The problem arises when it comes to translate a fantasy stories or games because the translation technique and ideology are heavily relied on the culture. This research aims to find out the influence of translation technique on ideology in translating the novel “Overlord”. This method of this research is qualitative, and the data collected is used to determine the analytical unit, which is the fantasy novel "Overlord". The unit is then broken into smaller parts, which correspond to the fantasy and gaming terms. Following that, a data sample is drawn from chapters one through five of the novels before removing unneeded and irrelevant data for this study. The data were analyzed based on Mile and Huberman techniques; data condensation, display, verification, and concluding. The findings of this research are the use of 7 translation techniques, which are: discursive creation (60), established equivalent (15), borrowing (184), Amplification (9), literal translation (118), modulation (29), and Particularization (4), and the most used translation technique is borrowing (184) and literal translation (118) in the novel. This means that the translation ideology that is used is foreignization which means that the translation is oriented to the source language culture.