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Wulan Widya Istiyana
Universitas Indraprasta PGRI
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A Semiotic Analysis Of “Marry Your Daughter” Song By Brian Mcknight Based On Ferdinand De Saussure’s Theory Indah Juniasari T.; Nadila Aulia Ashyurin; Osy Benu Ismail; Wulan Widya Istiyana; Yati Kurniati; Mayang Pipit
International Journal of Technology and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 03 (2026): International Journal of Technology and Education Research (IJETER)
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This study presents a semiotic analysis of Brian McKnight’s song “Marry Your Daughter” (2008), drawing on Ferdinand de Saussure’s theory of linguistic signs. The primary aim is to identify and interpret the signs, signifiers, and signifieds embedded in the song lyrics, and to examine how these linguistic elements construct concepts of love, commitment, family values, and marriage. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the analysis applies Saussure’s dyadic model of the sign—consisting of signifier (the sound-image or word form) and signified (the conceptual meaning)—to six key lyrical phrases selected purposively from the song text. The findings reveal that McKnight’s lyrics deploy a network of culturally loaded signs that convey not only romantic sentiment but also socially shared values of respect, faithfulness, and familial approval. Words and phrases such as “love of my life,” “promise to be true,” and “marry your daughter” function as powerful semiotic markers that reflect broader cultural and emotional ideals surrounding the institution of marriage. This study demonstrates that song lyrics constitute a rich semiotic text through which deeply held cultural values are encoded and communicated, and it affirms the relevance of Saussurean semiotics as an analytical framework in language and literature education.
The Representation of Critical Thinking Skills in Reading Materials of Junior High School English Textbooks: A Systematic Literature Review Wulan Widya Istiyana; Nadila Aulia Ashyurin; Indah Juniasari T; Yati Kurniati; Osy Benu Ismail; Elyza Martiarini
EDUJ : English Education Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : CV. Kalimasada Group Profesional

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Critical thinking is an essential competency in twenty-first-century learning that should be integrated into English textbooks, particularly in reading materials. This study aimed to identify research trends, analyze research methods and theoretical frameworks, map critical thinking indicators, and formulate recommendations for English textbook development. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA 2020 framework. A total of ten studies meeting the inclusion criteria were systematically reviewed and synthesized. The findings revealed an increasing trend in research on critical thinking representation in English textbooks during 2022–2025. Most studies employed content analysis and adopted the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy as the primary analytical framework. The review further demonstrated that reading materials were predominantly characterized by Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) activities. Indicators related to information analysis, reasoning, and information comparison were most frequently represented, whereas evaluation, reflection, problem-solving, and decision-making appeared less frequently. These findings suggest that English reading materials have not yet comprehensively fostered critical thinking skills. Therefore, English textbook developers and teachers should systematically incorporate Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) activities into reading instruction to promote students' critical engagement, reflective thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Co-Authors Elyza Martiarini Indah Juniasari T Indah Juniasari T. Mayang Pipit Nadila Aulia Ashyurin Nadila Aulia Ashyurin Osy Benu Ismail Osy Benu Ismail Yati Kurniati Yati Kurniati