Implementasi Trigatra Bahasa dalam Upaya Optimasi Peran Duta Bahasa Jawa Barat

The attitude of speakers towards language is one of the influences on language preservation and shifting. Language Ambassador is one of the platforms that has an important role in implementing Trigatra Bahasa. This study aims to (1) describe whether the West Java Language Ambassador is the right means to be a means of implementing the Trigatra Bahasa; (2) describe the form of implementation of the Trigatra Bahasa in the West Java Language Ambassador; and (3) describe the impact of the implementation of the Trigatra Bahasa in the West Java Language Ambassador. The findings of this research were obtained through a questionnaire distributed to the West Java Language Ambassador Finalists. The questionnaire contains open and closed questions related to optimizing the role of Language Ambassadors in the effort to implement the Trigatra Bahasa. This research used a mixed method convergent design type. This method collects quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously to be able to describe the collected data. In general, the results of this research shows that West Java Language Ambassadors have a positive assessment category towards optimizing their role in efforts to implement the Trigatra Bahasa. However, the regional language aspect still has a fairly negative assessment category. It shows that there is a need for further deepening of understanding in the aspect of regional language. Furthermore, the results of this research are implied for the development of language ambassador selection strategies and language preservation by the government

Analysis of Characters and Characteristics in The Novel "Perempuan di Titik Nol" By Nawal El Saadawi Using A Feminism Approach

This article analyzes the characters and characterization in the novel "Women at Zero Point" by Nawal El Saadawi using a feminist approach. This novel depicts women's struggle in facing oppression, violence and gender injustice in a patriarchal society. A feminist approach is used to analyze how the female characters in this novel face these problems and struggle to find freedom. This analysis uses a literature review method by referring to the novel "Perempuan di Titik Zero" and relevant feminist literature studies. Focus is given to the main character, Firdaus, as well as other female characters in this novel. The results of the analysis show that the female characters in this novel face oppression and violence carried out by the patriarchal system. Firdaus, as the main character, faces various forms of sexual exploitation, domestic violence, and objectification by the surrounding community. However, this novel also highlights women's solidarity as a source of strength and support in their struggle against gender injustice. A feminist approach helps in seeing how the author criticizes patriarchal norms that limit women. Firdaus and other female characters challenge narrow social expectations and attempt to shape their identities outside these constraints. In conclusion, This analysis confirms that the novel "Women at Point Zero" is a reflection of women's struggle to seek freedom and overcome gender injustice in a patriarchal society. Women's solidarity and criticism of patriarchal norms are important themes in this novel, inviting readers to consider the role and influence of patriarchy in women's lives

The Role of Learning Motivation on The Influence of School Culture in Improving Students’ Literacy

This study aims to analyze the role of learning motivation on the influence of school culture in improving literacy of class XII SMKN 1 Sorong City. This research uses quantitative methods. The population in this study were all students of class XII Accounting and Banking of SMKN 1 Sorong City which amounted to 123 students. The sample size was calculated using the Slovin formula with an error tolerance of 5℅, so a sample size of 95 students was obtained.  Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, then the data was processed using the SEM PLS program. The results showed that (1) school culture has a positive and significant effect on the literacy of class XII SMKN 1 Sorong City (2) school culture has a positive and significant effect on the learning motivation of class XII SMKN 1 Sorong City, (3) learning motivation has a positive and significant effect on the literacy of class XII SMKN 1 Sorong City (4) class motivation influences positively and significantly on the influence of school culture, on the learning literacy of class XII SMKN 1 Sorong City

The Influence of Teachers` Nonverbal Communication on Students' Interest in Learning English at Genta Diploma I

This study aims to identify the influence of teachers' nonverbal communication on students' interest in learning English at GENTA Diploma I Pare Kediri. A mixed method was used in this study, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected through observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The results of simple linear regression analysis showed that teachers' nonverbal communication, which included gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and intonation variations, significantly influenced students' learning interests, with a contribution of 40.5%. The interview findings revealed that students positively perceived the teacher's use of nonverbal communication, which helped them understand the material and made learning more enjoyable. Teachers are advised to further integrate various elements of nonverbal communication in the learning process to increase students' interest in learning. Training teachers on effective nonverbal communication is essential to create a more interactive and supportive learning environment. Further Research is needed to explore other factors that affect students' interest in learning and to test the effectiveness of nonverbal communication in the context of different subjects

Directive Speech Acts in the Film Earth of Mankind

Speech acts are all activities carried out orally or in writing that include the use of language. In a linguistic, pragmatic context, speech acts are a way when language is used to carry out an action in communication. This means that every utterance or piece of writing has the potential to become a speech act, which reflects certain aims and objectives of the speaker or his partner. One of the elements contained in a film is the dialogue between the characters. In film dialogue there are many types of speech acts and one of them is directive speech acts. The aim of this research is to analyze the directive speech acts found in the film Earth of Mankind. This research was conducted by applying qualitative descriptive methods. The research results show that there are four directive speech acts with eleven functions.

Melacak Arti dan Makna Tarum, Tarumanagara, Ci Tarum, dan Pataruman melalui Pendekatan Linguistik, Sejarah, dan Budaya

The plant is called tarum in Sundanese, nila in Sanskrit and indigo in English. This plant is considered a source of inspiration for place naming (toponymy) in Sundanese landscape. Some of the places and natural phenomena that are considered to be inspired by the tarum plant are Ci Tarum as the largest river in Sundanese landscape, Tarumanagara as the kingdom with the oldest epigraphic evidence in landscape Sundanese, and Pataruman which is historically believed to be the center of tarum processing activities that produce natural blue dye. There are still other variations of names with the word tarum, such as Tarumajaya located in the southern area of Bandung in the upstream area of Ci Tarum and Banjar Patroman (Banjar Pataruman) located in the eastern area of Priangan, which is believed by the surrounding community to be one of the centers of tarum processing in the past. The naming of places and natural phenomena is an important linguistic phenomenon in the cultural aspects of Sundanese society that requires critical, fundamental and analytical analysis. Thus, conceptual precision that relies on the meaning and basic meaning of tarum as a working tool for disclosing information and knowledge that is more holistic and comprehensive, is expected to open up insights and provide valuable contributions regarding the cultural construction and historical aspects of Sundanese society in the past in landscape Sundanese more clearly and accurately

Implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in Writing Compte Rendu French Journalistique Text

Teachers or lecturers of French language in Indonesia are obliged to improve the quality of their professionalism to improve the quality of education because they are directly related to the process of transferring knowledge to students. They play vital and fundamental roles in guiding, directing and educating students in the learning process. To achieve those objectives, the results of this study are expected to add scientific insights, especially the implementation of the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach to improve students' skills in writing French journalistic texts of the compte rendu journalistique (CRJ) type from the French Business or Français des Affaires (FdA) course. This study aims to: (1) describe the process and stages of the implementation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in writing French journalistic text of Compte Rendu Journalistique type, (2) obtain data related to the results of students' abilities during the application of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in writing French CRJ, and; (3) test the level of effectiveness of the application of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) in writing CRJ. The research method used is quantitative method with one group pre-test and post-test design. The research sample was 7th semester students of DELF B1 level who joined the FA course. The results of the study are as follows, namely: (1) the TBLT approach has been proven effective to improve students' skills in writing CRJ in French for DELF B1 level, and (2) the obstacles encountered by students include: (a) lack of vocabulaire related to the themes covered in the CRJ. This is because they are not accustomed to reading and understanding CRJ both online and in print; (b) lack of understanding related to journalistic terms so that it distorts them in packaging French texts; (c) lack of understanding of grammar that must be mastered at certain levels, especially for level B1 which of course requires a lot of grammatical studies because at this level the demands are higher.

The Humor Techniques of Presupposition Deviations in The Konto Manzai of Sandwichman

This research explores the humor technique of distorting presuppositions in Sandwichman's konto manzai. In communication, interlocutors often rely on certain assumptions to interpret a speaker's intentions, known as presuppositions. Humor doesn't just deviate from the semantic aspects of language; it also deviates from the rules of pragmatics. In Japan, humor is a highly popular form of entertainment, with various types like dokkiri, rakugo, shabekuri,     konto manzai, and more. Manzai, a particular style of comedy show, is especially well- received. This research is intriguing because it sheds light on humor techniques from the perspective of presuppositional deviation. The analysis of presuppositional deviations is grounded in Yule's presupposition theory and Arthur Asa Berger's theory of humor techniques. The goal of this study is to describe the humorous technique of distorting presuppositions in Sandwichman's konto manzai. We employ a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The data utilized consists of speech in konto manzai that exhibits deviations in presuppositions, along with the humor techniques stemming from these deviations. The results reveal the presence of 50 data points with presupposition deviations. Among these, 11 distinct humor techniques related to presupposition deviations in Sandwichman's konto manzai are identified

An Analysis of the Motivation in Learning English as a Foreign Language of Senior High School Students

Motivation is an element that affects a student's ability to learn. There are two different kinds of motivation: integrative and instrumental. Instrumental motivation moves learners to learn a language because of positive attitudes toward the target language, culture, community, way of life, literature, etc. Integrative motivation drives individuals to learn a language for practical reasons. This study aimed to determine the motivation for learning English as a foreign language among 12th-grade senior high school students and the factors that influence the students' motivation to learn English. The type of research used was a mixed method sequential explanatory model by conducting quantitative research first, followed by qualitative data collection. To collect the quantitative data, the researcher used questionnaires. Meanwhile, to manage the qualitative data, the researcher conducts semi-structured interviews. The result of the study shows that it was found that 12th-grade high school students have both integrative and instrumental motivation. Then, four factors influence the student's motivation, namely: the teacher, the method of teaching, which refers to the way that students are taught, the Atmosphere in class, and success in learning

Hubungan Motivasi Belajar dan Kecemasan Berbahasa terhadap Keterampilan Mengalihbahasakan Bahasa Korea-Indonesia

This study aims to determine the correlation between learning motivation and language anxiety with the ability to interpretation Korean-Indonesian. Correlation and ex-post facto research were used in this quantitative study. This research is completed by 36 undergraduate 4th year students of the Korean Education Study Program in Indonesia University of Education who had completed Korean for Science Technology course. The Likert-scale questionnaire on learning motivation using indicators of learning motivation (Uno, 2018), language anxiety using aspects of language anxiety (Horwitz, 1986), were used to collect the data for this research. Document analysis was used to analyze their final score in Korean for Science Technology course. The research results showed that there is a positive and significant correlation between learning motivation and Korean-Indonesian language interpretation ability, there is a significant negative relationship between language anxiety and Korean-Indonesian interpretation ability, there is a positive and not significant correlation simultaneously learning motivation and language anxiety with Korean-Indonesian interpretation ability. Learning motivation and language anxiety are the inner variable that functions as a stimulus and gives an effect on the students ability