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Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
ISSN : 26847620     EISSN : 26849224     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31849
Core Subject : Education,
ELSYA Journal of English Language Studies (Theory and Application) is a triannual publication journal for all those involved in English Language Studies, whether as a second, additional, or foreign language, or as an international Lingua Franca. The Journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from relevant academic disciplines such as Linguistics, Literature, and Education in English context. ELSYA journal aims to provide a medium for informed discussion of the principles and practice which determine the ways in which English is taught, learnt and explored around the world. It also provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members of the profession worldwide.
Articles 117 Documents
Indonesian to English Translation Strategies Used in Webtoon “My Pre-Wedding" Lilik Istiqomah; Darojatin Khasanah; Aisyana Tauhida; Ristina Ayu Ningtyas; Anisa Nur Rohimah
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (819.322 KB) | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i2.4024

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This paper maps the Indonesian-English translation strategies within a comic published in Webtoon, arguably the most popular global digital comic service platform in this generation. The data was taken from Webtoon. The data is an Indonesian Webtoon entitled “My Pre-Wedding” created by Annisa Nisfihani and its translation into English by Pujangga Team. This study’s design is qualitative, primarily describing the data by way of document review. Researchers catagorised the data into six translation strategies as stated by Baker Mona (1992). The researchers accumulated 261 data of translation strategies. Based on the analysis undertaken, the translation strategies used are mainly general word (17 findings = 6.5%), cultural substitution (47 findings = 18%), loan word (16 findings = 6.1%), paraphrase using a related word (53 findings = 20.3%), paraphrase using unrelated words (63 findings = 24.1%), and omission (65 findings = 24.9%). The results not only contribute to the research on language translation strategies, but also give insight on how they apply within the new generation’s smartphone cyberculture.
The Camouflage of “Tough Woman”: The Resistance of Female Character Against Patriarchal Ideology in Mulan Rahmadani Lailawati; Sorta Hutahaean; Qori Islami; Mutia Sari Nursafira
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i3.4926

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This present study exposes how the patriarchal ideology still survives in the international English movie depicting Chinese women, Mulan (1998) and Mulan (2020). This present study uses critical discourse analysis to analyse the movies, focusing on the the dialogue, characteristics and events in the movies. This study contributes by critically comparing how English movies which are directed and scripted by English native speakers depict the role of women in the patriarchal China. The results showed that despite the 22-year gap between movies, the portrayal of women becomes worse, presented differently due to a change in genre, and is only seemingly improved at the tail end of the latest movie. While there are differences in how both Mulans are faced with problems and how they face said problems, her resistance as female neither reflects nor felt by Chinese women.
Using A Constructivist Approach to Improve Students’ Comprehension in Reading Descriptive Text at The Seventh Grade of SMP Negeri 24 Pekanbaru Reka Santika; Herdi Herdi
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i2.4927

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The problem of this research is the students’ low comprehension in reading descriptive text in term of generic structure, purpose, language features and vocabulary. This research aimed to enhance student understanding by using a constructivist approach in reading descriptive text. The design of this research was a classroom action research (CAR). The samples of this research were 40 students. Based on the result of the test, it was found that students’ average score was 77. The resulting score improved from the based score that was 69.5. Furthermore from the result of observation, field note and interview, it was found the factors influencing the improvement of students’ comprehension in reading descriptive text by using a constructivist approach, they were teacher’s strategy and teacher’s media. Finally, the researcher concludes that this constructivist approach can improve the students’ reading comprehension.
Breadwinner’s Propaganda within the English Foreign Movie’s Depiction of Middle-East Opel Almughni; Edward Edward; Mohammad Fauzi
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i2.4929

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Film is one of media products whose development as art product that have free-expression, it is also one of the mainstream media. The presence of a film provides its own color in other media mass competition to benefit for many people. This study deals with an analysis of propaganda by film techniques used in The Breadwinner film. The purpose of this study is to find out the types, the meanings and the functions of Propaganda used in The Breadwinner film. The data are taken from the script of The Breadwinner, Angelina Jolie as A Producer released on 8th September 2017 and directed by Nora Twomey. The data analysing technique used in this study is descriptive qualitative research with a document or content analysis as the research type. This thesis categorizes and analyses of Propaganda that found in The Breadwinner film. From the analysis, there are 7 types of propaganda by film techniques, this study focused on analysing in Glittering generalities techniques. The findings show that there is some propaganda that used in The breadwinner that had been analysed into functions propaganda especially glittering generalities.
Taking a Look into the Culture Shock Experienced by Foreigners at Rumbai, Pekanbaru Herdi Herdi; Titi Handayani
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i3.4939

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Culture is something that represents a country’s existence. Every country has a different culture because it has its way of life, habit, and custom. This research was aimed to find out the culture shock experienced by foreigners at Rumbai, Pekanbaru. This research was categorised as survey research designed. This research was descriptive qualitative. This research used purposive sampling to get the sample. Three foreigners responded in this research. The data of the study were taken by using observation, interview and field note. The researcher found that there were four stages of culture shock experienced by foreigners and six factors affecting culture shock experienced by foreigners. The first stage of culture shock was euphoria/honeymoon phase because of hospitality, scenery and custom of the host country. The second was the crisis stage, this crisis phase because of cross-culture differences in how people communicate. The third was recovery phases, where they began to accept, to resolve and to adjust their cultural differences. Finally, was the adjustment phase where they were enjoyed and accepted the cultural differences in the new environment. There were six factors affecting culture shock, and they were culture shock on weather, culture shock on food, culture shock on language, culture shock on social life, culture shock on etiquette and culture shock on the dress.
The Tragic Lives of Oedipus Complex and Electra Complex Sufferers in Eugene O’Neill’s Mourning Becomes Electra Sania Meldy; Junaidi Junaidi; Essy Syam
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i3.4940

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This study aims to analyse the tragic lives of Oedipus and Electra Complex sufferers in Eugene O'Neill's “Mourning Becomes Electra”. The writer applies psychoanalytical theory which fits with the characters psychological condition. The writer uses a descriptive qualitative analysis as the method to analyse. This study analyses Oedipus and Electra Complexes sufferers from characters in a drama entitled Mourning Becomes Electra that leads tragedy in a family and ends the tragic death. In this analysis, the writer finds out that the psychological conditions of those Oedipus and Electra Complex sufferers contribute to their tragic lives.
Analysing Zakir Naik’s Illocutionary Acts in His Speech about Islam’s View on Terrorism & Jihad Khannisa Annahlia; Edward Edward; Mohammad Fauzi
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i3.4942

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Zakir Naik is an infamous Indian preacher who conveys the meaning of Qur’anic verses on today’s social media, primarily using English to reach the widest international audience. The study aims to find out the dominant types of illocutionary acts and functions of speech acts in his speech on terrorism and jihad in Islam’s perspective. This mixed method study uses quantitative and qualitative data from his lecture on “Islam and Jihad”, analysing the data with Searle’s (1986) speech act theory. This study contributes to the pool of linguistics knowledge on the delivery of sensitive topics by detailing how an English as a second language (ESL) speaker conveys religious beliefs to the world.
A Closer Look at Junior High School English Teachers in Pekanbaru: Does the Reluctance of Teachers to Adapt with ICT Hindering English Learning? Wendy Simangunsong
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2019): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v1i3.4999

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Though English Education has universally acknowledged technology as a fundamental consideration, there exists a gap between the IT skills of teachers and students due to teachers’ reluctance to adapt Internet/information communications technology (ICT) in their English teaching. This paper looked closely at 131 junior high schools in Pekanbaru, Indonesia to ascertain if the conservative teaching mindset may be preventing English learning of students. Mixed method is used to analyze the data collected from 171 English teachers through online and offline questionnaires from a previous study that uncovered 5 key problems of ICT usage in teaching English, namely teachers’ lack of IT knowledge, lack of ICT facilities, lack of self-confidence, lack of much time, and lack of willingness to change their teaching style.
The Speech Act of Request and Refusal in English as a Foreign Language: Hotel Front Desk’s Linguistic Politeness Widia Yunita; Riki Wahyudi
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i2.5012

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The subject matter discussed in this paper is how hotel front desk receptionists handle requests and refusals in their interactions with customers when they use English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The method of this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach, examining the interactions of front desk employees who work at Hotel Surya Duri, Indonesia. The sample consists of seven people who were given a discourse completion test which questioned them on how they deal with five different scenarios of customer requests and refusals. Results showed that employees perform independent research largely on how to deal with customer requests, but overall do not adequately master how to engage with foreign customer requests and refusals in EFL. This study suggests that concerned parties may benefit training current employees in foreign language communication training.
Mapping the Linguistic Politeness of Dusun Tangkuru Society: The Pattern of Politeness in Makassar Novalia Tanasy; A. Muhajir Nasir; Nur Indah Rara Yulianti
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v2i3.5013

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This study aims to reveal events or facts, circumstances, phenomena, variables and circumstances that occur during the research by presenting what actually happened and know the politeness of the language used by Dusun Tangkuru society when interacting with Makassar society. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method, with a form of descriptive data presentation. Data obtained through the interview process. The data source is taken from Dusun Tangkuru society. Based on the results of research on mapping the language politeness of Dusun Tangkuru society towards Makassar language, it was found that there was a level of politeness used by the Tangkuru hamlet community. Not only that, the researchers also found that there were factors that influenced the pattern of politeness of Dusun Tangkuru society towards Makassar language which could be caused by social factors such as stratification, distance and kinship.

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