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Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing
Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Electrical & Electronics Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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A Conceptual Analysis of Linguistic, Organizational, and Affective Challenges in EFL Descriptive Writing Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing; Selviana Napitupulu
Educate : Journal of Education and Learning Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Educate : Journal of Education and Learning
Publisher : CV. Doki Course and Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61994/educate.v4i1.1582

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This study aims to conceptually examine the linguistic, organizational, and affective challenges encountered by EFL learners in writing descriptive texts. Employing a qualitative conceptual approach, the study critically synthesizes findings from relevant empirical and theoretical studies on EFL writing, with particular attention to the Indonesian context. The analysis reveals that students’ writing difficulties are not solely rooted in linguistic limitations such as grammar and vocabulary, but are also closely associated with weaknesses in text organization and affective factors, including writing anxiety, low self-confidence, and fear of making errors. Importantly, these challenges are found to be interrelated, whereby linguistic difficulties tend to intensify affective barriers, which subsequently hinder learners’ ability to organize ideas coherently. The theoretical contribution of this study lies in its integrative conceptual framework that positions linguistic, organizational, and affective dimensions as mutually reinforcing components of EFL writing difficulties, extending previous research that has predominantly examined these aspects in isolation. The study concludes that pedagogical responses to EFL writing challenges should adopt a holistic approach that simultaneously addresses language form, text structure, and learners’ emotional engagement in the writing process.
Semantic Ambiguity Affects Interpretation in Everyday Conversations Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing; Bernieke Anggita Ristia
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v1i2.148

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Semantic ambiguity is a pervasive feature of natural language that arises when words, phrases, or sentences carry multiple possible interpretations. This study aims to explore the nature, types, and communicative implications of semantic ambiguity in everyday conversations through a descriptive qualitative approach and library research method. Findings indicate that semantic ambiguity manifests in lexical, structural, and pragmatic forms, which may cause confusion if not resolved using contextual cues, prosodic elements, or clarification strategies. However, ambiguity is not merely a communication obstacle it also serves as a rhetorical device in humor, advertising, indirect speech, and cross-cultural interactions. Understanding how ambiguity operates in language enhances our awareness of context, social dynamics, and cultural variation in meaning-making. This study contributes to the field of linguistics by emphasizing the importance of pragmatic competence and interpretive flexibility in effective communication.
Pengaruh Disiplin Belajar dan Fasilitas Belajar Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas VII di UPTD SMP Negeri 7 Pematangsiantar Risma Novalina Sagala; Bintang Maylin Marbun; Sarah Theodora Wahyuni Lumbantobing; Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.2337

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh disiplin belajar dan fasilitas belajar terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas VII UPTD SMP Negeri 7 Pematangsiantar Tahun Ajaran 2026/2027. Penelitian dilatarbelakangi oleh masih ditemukannya rendahnya kedisiplinan belajar siswa serta keterbatasan fasilitas pembelajaran yang diduga memengaruhi pencapaian hasil belajar, khususnya pada mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian ex post facto. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII UPTD SMP Negeri 7 Pematangsiantar, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 32 siswa yang ditentukan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui angket untuk mengukur disiplin belajar dan fasilitas belajar, sedangkan data hasil belajar diperoleh melalui dokumentasi nilai Penilaian Tengah Semester (PTS). Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan bantuan program SPSS melalui analisis statistik deskriptif, uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, uji parsial (uji t), uji simultan (uji F), serta koefisien determinasi (R²). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa disiplin belajar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap hasil belajar siswa, yang ditunjukkan oleh nilai signifikansi 0,003 (<0,05) dan nilai t hitung sebesar 3,286 lebih besar daripada t tabel sebesar 2,045. Fasilitas belajar juga memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap hasil belajar siswa. Selain itu, hasil uji simultan menunjukkan bahwa disiplin belajar dan fasilitas belajar secara bersama-sama berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap hasil belajar, dengan nilai F hitung sebesar 24,683 lebih besar daripada F tabel sebesar 3,33 dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (<0,05). Nilai koefisien determinasi (R²) sebesar 0,630 menunjukkan bahwa sebesar 63,0% variasi hasil belajar siswa dapat dijelaskan oleh disiplin belajar dan fasilitas belajar, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 37,0% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain di luar penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa semakin tinggi tingkat disiplin belajar siswa dan semakin baik fasilitas belajar yang tersedia, maka semakin tinggi pula hasil belajar yang dicapai. Oleh karena itu, peningkatan kedisiplinan siswa serta penyediaan fasilitas belajar yang memadai menjadi faktor penting dalam mendukung keberhasilan proses pembelajaran dan peningkatan prestasi belajar siswa.
Co-Authors Bernieke Anggita Ristia Bintang Maylin Marbun Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Risma Novalina Sagala Selviana Napitupulu