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Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies
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Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies e-ISSN 3048-1163 (SK NO. 0481163/II.7.4/SK.ISSN/06/2024, tanggal 14 Juni 2024) JESCS is an international peer reviewed and open access journal in language education. The aim is to publish conceptual and research articles that explore the application of any language in teaching and the everyday experience of language in education. Its scope is international in that it welcomes articles from academics, researchers, graduate students and policy makers. All articles should be in English. The scope of journal: assessment and testing in language learning and education; applied linguistics methodologies and issues; classroom language teaching issues; culture and power in language education; language curriculum development and implementation; effective methods for language teaching; diversity, multiculturalism and language education; gender, language and higher education; language skills, development, and issues; language learning and identity; literacy, bilingualism and bilingual education; and teacher training, gender and equality in language education.
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Exploring types and functions slang words in television series season 4 Yulia, Erin; Ningsih, Tri Wahyu Retno
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Jun-Sep 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jescs.v1i3.10

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Slang is an ever-evolving form of language that includes new vocabulary in phrases with extended meanings, often associated with younger generations. This study aims to discover the types and functions of slang words applied in On My Block TV Series Season 4 based on Allan and Burridge’s theory, the characters in On My Block TV Series Season 4 use slang in their daily or informal contexts. In this study, the writer used descriptive qualitative methods and utilized Allan and Burridge’s (2006) theory of types and functions of slang words to analyse the data. The research results showed 105 slang words used in On My Block TV Series Season 4 and identified 5 types of slang  words applied. There were 53 fresh and creative types, 23 flippant types, 6 imitative types, 14 acronym types, and 9 clipping types. The writer also collected 6 functions of slang words applied, which are 7 to addresses, 7 to humiliates, 7 to initiate relax conversations, 6 to form an intimate atmosphere, 4 to express impressions, and 7 to reveal angers. The function of slang words to show intimacy does not apply in this series. Fresh and creative slang types and to initiate relax conversation slang functions are used more often in On My Block TV Series Season 4.
Students’ cognitive engagement through educard in learning vocabulary Hernawati, Hernawati; Ahmad, Yousef Bani; Saefullah, Hilmansyah
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Jun-Sep 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jescs.v1i3.17

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This study was investigating the students’ cognitive engagement in learning vocabulary through Educard media. The objectives of this study were to find out the way Educard facilitates the students’ cognitive engagement in learning vocabulary through Educard and students’ responses. The participants of this research are five students of eighth grade in one of junior high school. This study used a qualitative approach. The data were collected through interviews with five students of eighth grade and documentation. The research result showed that the students are facilitated by using Educard as learning media to learn vocabulary and engage them cognitively. The students experience many kinds of cognitive engagement while using Educard to learn English vocabulary including self-regulated learning, resource management, recipients, and task focus. Moreover, Educard builds them cognitive activities in learning vocabulary.
Academic motivation and learner empowerment of Indonesian EFL students Rini, Happy Cruzia; Triastuti, Anita
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Jun-Sep 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jescs.v1i3.18

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Learning is a process in which students experience change. During the learning process, teachers need to empower students to lead them to be independent in learning. Therefore, the present study focused on learner empowerment and academic motivation from the students' perspectives and the probable relationship. The participants were high school students who took English as a compulsory subject and were selected randomly. The researchers conducted mix method in this study. Two kinds of instruments were used as the quantitative data, namely the Academic Motivation Scale and the Learner Empowerment Scale. Meanwhile, open-ended questions were used as the instrument for the qualitative one. The result revealed that students' academic motivation and learner empowerment levels were at the moderate level. Moreover, the findings implied a statistically significant relationship between academic motivation and learner empowerment. Thus, higher motivation and empowerment in learning English are associated with each other. This expected study could explain the relationship between two crucial things in the classroom: motivation and empowerment.
The analysis of illocutionary act in “big four movie” Latuapo, Muhammad Ridho; Sahayu, Wening
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Jun-Sep 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jescs.v1i3.19

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Speech acts are a part of pragmatic science that examines the meaning expressed by the speaker and involves the listener. A speech act is a statement or utterance that has the effect of action and social impact. This study aims to identify the illocutionary act performed in “Big Four” movie This research used descriptive qualitative study which reveals the data collection on the film transcript through the character’s dialogue in the film. The result of the study will be discussed are: first, the function of illocutionary act in the movie are: representative act is used to inform, prohibition, assert and claim while directive act is used to ask, warning, command, request, and suggest. Then expressive is used to thank, greeting, apologize, compliment, and commissive act is used to promise, refuse, and plan. The last, the types of illocutionary act which is frequently used by the characters in the movie is directive act.
Language variation of sticker usage among students on whatsapp Hasyim, Hesty; Gusnawaty, Gusnawaty; Said, Ikhwan M.
Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Jun-Sep 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jescs.v1i3.20

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In the era of digital communication, WhatsApp stickers have become a commonly used tool for conveying subtle expressions. This study investigates language variations in WhatsApp stickers among students. This qualitative research focuses on linguistic features in WhatsApp stickers used by students. Data were obtained from linguistic student groups, particularly those in the first and second semesters of 2023. Findings reveal diverse language variations across lexical, grammatical, orthographic, code-switching, and semantic features. The stickers showcase non-formal language, emphasizing innovative linguistic strategies and a high level of language proficiency. The use of stickers is characterized by interactive communication within WhatsApp groups, offering a visual alternative on small smartphone screens. In addition to serving as a form of self-expression, stickers also play a strategic role in fostering emotional connections and achieving specific communicative goals.

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